Dallas, Texas: The Southwest Press, [1930]. First Edition. Signed presentation from Holden on the title page: "To Patrick- Wm. Curry Holden. 8/25/77." Howes H581, Herd 1049. The book has chapters on the buffalo slaughter, cattle kingdoms, immigration, frontier journalism, droughts, railroads. etc. Based primarily on a thorough study of nineteenth..... More
Orland, Glenn County, California: The Orland Register, 1955. First Edition. Signed by Wigmore on the front endpaper, dated 1964. A century of facts, legend and folklore of Orland, Glenn County, California, and its surrounding fertile acres known as "The Land Of Orland." An uncommon book, but scarce to find a...... More
[No Place]: In Commremoration Of The Bi-Centennial Of La Bahia, 1949. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed inscription from Oberste: "Sincerely William H. Oberste." William H. Oberste (1899–1983) was a Catholic priest and historian. He was born in New York City and was raised in Clarksville, Arkansas. After successes in his career..... More
Boston: Cupples, Upham & Co., 1886. Second Paper, Read Before The Bostonian Society, February 9, 1886. First Edition. signed presentation from Moore inside the front cover: "Samuel H. Russell, Esq., With the kind regards of Geo. H. Moore. New York: July 31, 1886." 8vo., printed light-blue wraps; 80 pages. Very..... More
Long Beach, Cal. Geo. W. Moyle Publishing Co., 1917. Illustrated. First Edition, Signed presentation from Garland inside the front cover: "Merry Christmas to Miss Agnew, from Mrs. Claire Garland Goodwin. Dec. 25, 1926. Page School For Girls." "Goodwin" written by Garland under her name on the title page.A scarce title!..... More
Boston: Little, Brown And Company, 1902. Illustrated. First Edition. Signed presentation from White on the front endpaper: "For my beloved Lucinda, Hattie & Lyle with the love of Lilian. Christmas, 1902. `A hand shall throw open the gates of new life to thee,-- See the Christ stand!" 12mo., pictorial turquoise..... More
[Geneva, NY: W.F. Humphrey], 1914. Illustrated With Historic Pictures And Portraits. First Edition. An uncommon book! 12mo., blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 285 pages. Very Good (minor wear covers with spine bit dull; contents clean & tight with ink name & blind-stamp on front endpaper). More
NY: Rand McNally & Company, [1955]. Foreword by Herbert Hoover. Illustrated With Photographs. First Edition, first printing. Nice signed presentation from Grant on the front endpaper: "To Joseph A. Matter: I want to thank you for all you did for this book- for your thoughtfulness, sympathy, and understanding- and for..... More
