New York: Scribner and Welford, 1886. First Edition, First Printing. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. Classic boy’s adventure, combining grit and pluck with steam punk high tech, in the style of Jules Verne."The Flying Fish actually surpasses all Jules Verne's creations; with incredible speed she flies through the air, skims over the.....

London: Marriage Law Reform Association, 1859. Disbound and still stitched. In the 19th century, England saw significant controversy surrounding the concept of marrying a deceased wife's sister, primarily due to the prevailing religious and societal norms of the time. This issue presented Victorian society with complex religious, moral, and social.....

New York: Doubleday and Company, First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. A historical novel set during the Mexican War (1846-1848), The narrative follows the Shelby Brothers  one just 14 years old, as they flee from their home to join the U.S. Army in 1846. Embracing  timeless storytelling tradition.....

Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1950. Cloth Hardcover. Carefully written but not difficult to follow,  the definitive handbook for all enthusiastic lapidaries.

New York: Viking Press, 1973. Illustrations by Robert Gillmore. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. "The Wind Birds" represents a significant overhaul of a text initially released in 1967 as a component of an illustrated book titled "The Shorebirds of North America," which boasted a larger format. Back then, Peter Matthiessen's monograph.....

Philadelphia: John E. Potter, 1867. Decorated Cloth Hardcover. Samuel Houston was an American general and statesman who played an important role in the Texas Revolution. He served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in.....

[Lausanne, Switzerland]: [Andre and Pierre Gonin], [1975]. Copy no. 57, one of 130. Lithographs in presentation chemise held in a slipcase. A wonder-filled menagerie of symbolic animals and of the languages, scripts and magical incantations from which they emanated. "My objective for the illustration of this menagerie was to reconcile.....

Illinois: Sponsored by the City of Galena, 1937. Illustrated by Robert Delson. First Edition, First Printing. Glued Illustrated Wraps. Published in 1937, Galena Guide was one of the most famous "self-portrait of America" guides in the series produced during that period. [M.A.P.]  Although Galena Guide was written anonymously, as were.....

Caldwell: The Claxton Printers, 1937. Library Edition – Second Printing. Decorated Cloth Hardover. "In 'Idaho: A Guide in Word and Picture,' the WPA Writers offer a captivating exploration of Idaho's landscapes, history, and culture. This comprehensive guide blends insightful narratives with a wealth of photographs, maps, and anecdotes.The book delves.....

New York: George Braziller, 1973. Second Printing. Hardcover in an Illustrated Slipcover. The Hours of Catherine of Cleves is an ornately illuminated manuscript in the Gothic art style, produced in about 1440 by the anonymous Dutch artist known as the Master of Catherine of Cleves. It is one of the.....

New York: Random House, 1994. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Carl Sagan, the celebrated popular science writer, captivates us not just with his vast knowledge but also through his boundless optimism and profound sense of wonder. He possesses a remarkable talent for transforming science into gripping drama.....

New York: Century, 2004. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Delve into the intricate, multi-faceted portrait of a man widely regarded as the preeminent British novelist of the twentieth century, Patrick O'Brian. This narrative takes us on an insightful journey through O'Brian's life, culminating in his momentous decision.....

New York: Pictorial Review Company, 1920. Highlights;+++Full Page Cream of Wheat Advertisement illustrated by E. B. Bird;+++ Full color on glossy paper of Christmas Card reviews with reproduction;+++ Three page full color on glossy paper illustrated Santa Claus The King of Happy Land story for children;+++ Vintage full page advertisements.....