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Surgeon with Custer at the Little Big Horn, a : James DeWolf's Diary and Letters, 1876 (signed)

By: DeWolf, James Madison, with Todd E. Harburn and Paul Andrew Hutton

Price: $30.00

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press: 2017

Seller ID: 20415

ISBN: 0806156945

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket

257 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Hardcover, brown and blue cloth, [xxvi] + 257 pages, index, bibliography, extensive endnotes, 3 appendixes, 2 small maps, 40 b/w figures and photos with captions. Title page SIGNED by editor, Todd E. Harburn, who also inscribed and SIGNED half-title page. ; Diaries of Dr. James Madison DeWolf, surgeon, joined 7th US Cavalry in 1875 and died at Little Big Horn in 1876, edited and with annotations by Todd E. Harburn, foreword by Paul Andrew Hutton.
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Life at the Flats, Volume 1 : When Bedore Was King

By: Dixon, Michael M. , with Grace Denio Litchfield

Price: $44.00

Publisher: Mervue Publications: 1986

Seller ID: 21595

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

166 pages; 4to (11.25") 29 cm; Tall hardcover, umber cloth, gold lettering, [x] + 166 glossy pages, errata, 142 b/w photos and facsimiles including 1920s-era map. ; Copyright 1985. This is 2nd printing, 1986. Foreword by James M. Babcock. Includes complete text of "Little Venice, a Story of the St. Clair Flats," by Grace Denio Litchfield, originally published 1880s. ; Local history of Saint Clair Flats, longtime resort area (fishing, hunting, paddlewheel boat excursions, etc) on Saint Clair Delta in Lake Saint Clair, part of Great Lakes waterway near Detroit. ; No marks or defects....
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Legacy, the : Honor Flight Michigan

By: Downey, Timothy W. with Melissa Downey, Catherine Kavannaugh, Gabe Downey; Illustrated by Brad Ziegler

Price: $22.00

Publisher: C Moon Publishing: 2011

Seller ID: 19849

ISBN: 0578077760

Binding: Softcover

Condition: As New

128 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Oblong softcover, [xvi] + 128 pages, several lists of participants, hundreds of full color photos. ; Tells the story of Honor Flight Michigan, an organization founded in 2006 to bring Michigan veterans of World War 2, at no charge, to see WW2 memorial and other memorials in and around Washington DC. ; Written by Timothy W. Downey, Melissa Downey, Catherine Kavannaugh, Gabe Downey. Photos by Brad Ziegler and Nate Strong. Foreword by Carol Ann Fausone. ; No defects. Appears unread. Quite scarce.
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Old Boston Taverns and Tavern Clubs : New Illustrated Edition

By: Drake, Samuel Adams, with Walter K. Watkins

Price: $23.00

Publisher: Singing Tree Press: 1971

Seller ID: 20322

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

124 pages; 12mo (7.25") 18 cm; Hardcover, dark red cloth, 124 pages of text + about 20 unnumbered plates, appendix, 37 b/w illustrations including several small maps and, in rear, large fold-out map of Boston as it was in 1722. ; Originally published 1917. This is an unabridged high-quality facsimile reprint, 1971. ; Main text by Samuel Adams Drake. Appendix by Walter K. Watkins. ; Complete subtitle: 'Also a List of Taverns, Giving the Names of the Various Owners of the Property, from Miss Thwing's Work on the Inhabitants of the Estates of the Town of Boston, 1630-1800, in the Possession o...
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Confederate Infantryman 1861-1865 : Weapons, Armour, Tactics

By: Drury, Ian; Illustrated by Gerry Embleton

Price: $9.00

Publisher: Osprey Publishing: 1998

Seller ID: 20872

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

64 pages; 8vo (9.75") 25 cm; White softcover, 64 glossy pages, 54 b/w photos and illustrations, 12 full-page color illustrations depicting men, officers, weapons, equipment, battles, etc. ; Isbn 1855324016. Copyright 1993. This is 2nd printing, 1998.; Minor edgewear only. ; Warrior Series; Vol. 6
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Bourbonnais, Le : History of Bourbon, France

By: Dussourd, Henriette

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Editions Volcans: 1975

Seller ID: 17544

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

278 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; FRENCH language throughout. Hardcover, tan cloth, brown lettering, 278 pages, color brick-patterned endpapers, 72 photos, illustrations and facsimiles, including several in full color on glossy plates. ; Isbn 2852600335. History of Bourbon, France, with many photos and illustrations of its unusual and outstanding old architecture. ; Small spot to cloth otherwise exterior is clean. 4 pages have a great deal of ballpoint underlining or margin notes. Otherwise interior is clean and unmarked. Binding tight.
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Harpers Ferry : A Place in History

By: Eastern National Park and Monument Association

Price: $8.00

Publisher: Government Printing Office: 1959

Seller ID: 18718

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 8vo (8.5") 23 cm; Softcover booklet, 24 pages including covers, color photo on front cover, 22 b/w photos and illustrations including diagram map of town. ; Published on behalf of Eastern National Park and Monument Association. ; Only a touch of shelfwear. Appears unread.
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History of Thomaston, Rockland, and South Thomaston, Maine, Volume 1 : From Their First Exploration, with Family Genealogies

By: Eaton, Cyrus

Price: $17.00

Publisher: Historical Society: 1992

Seller ID: 20879

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

468 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Hardcover, dark blue-black buckram cloth, gold lettering on spine, [xvi] + 468 pages, footnotes throughout. ; This is Vol-1 ONLY of a 2-vol set. This vol covers chronological history from 1605 to 1860, and does not contain family genealogies. ; Originally published in Hallowell, Maine by Masters, Smith & Co, 1865. This is a facsimile reprint, 1992.; Remainder mark on bottom. Otherwise only minor wear. (Scan shows spine and front cover)
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Pocket Money Book, the : A Monetary Chronology of the United States, Economic Education Bulletin Volume 34, Number 7, July 1994

By: Economics

Price: $10.00

Publisher: American Institute for Economic Research: 1994

Seller ID: 17637

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

70 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; White softcover, 70 pages, index, 3 b/w charts. ; Issn 04242769. Economic Education Bulletin Volume 34, Number 7, July 1994. 'A brief chronology of some of the major events in our monetary history; including the abysmal failure of the nation's monetary officials to stem the very rapid debasement of the currency since 1971.' ; Only a touch of shelfwear. ; Laid in: Economic Education Bulletin for November, 1995, with Cost-of-Living Guide, 4 pages, folded. ; Economic Education Bulletin Series
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Russian Imperialism and Messianism : Their Sources, Forms and Consequences

By: Ehret, Joseph

Price: $18.00

Publisher: Lithuanian National Foundation: 1984

Seller ID: 18953

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good+

30 pages; 8vo (8.25") 21 cm; White softcover, 32 pages numbered to 30. English throughout. ; Author, a Lithuanian, describes history and background of Russian ideology of expansion and world domination. ; A touch of sunning to covers. Small crease to lower rear tip. No other defects. Scarce. ; Laid in: Catholic Lithuania 600 Years, by Philip Skabeikis, 24 pages, 12 b/w illustrations, 1987.
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Xhosa, the : And Their Traditional Way of Life

By: Elliott, Aubrey

Price: $6.00

Publisher: Struik Publishing Group: 1995

Seller ID: 21647

ISBN: 0869775405

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; Tall softcover booklet, 24 glossy pages, 70+ full-color photos. Some nudes (exposed breasts) ; Copyright 1987. This is 6th printing, 1995. Photos by author. ; Small sticker from distributor (South Africa Museum) on rear. No other defects. ; Colour Guides for Southern Africa Series
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Ndebele, the : Art and Culture

By: Elliott, Aubrey

Price: $19.00

Publisher: Struik Publishing Group: 1995

Seller ID: 21648

ISBN: 086977798X

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

24 pages; 4to (11") 28 cm; Tall softcover booklet, 24 glossy pages, 1 b/w diagram, 73 full-color photos. Amazing house paintings, artwork, beadwork, clothing, etc. Some nudes (exposed breasts) ; Copyright 1989. This is 2nd edition, 1993, 3rd printing, 1995. Cover photo by Waler Knirr. Other photos by author. ; Slight thumb creases to covers. No other defects. Scarce. ; Colour Guides for Southern Africa Series
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Indestructible Abbey, the : L'Abbazia Indistruttibile, Parallel Text Edition

By: Evans, Bradford A.

Price: $34.00

Publisher: Cassino: 1994

Seller ID: 21955

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

414 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; White softcover, [xvii] + 414 glossy pages numbered to 207, 2 b/w photos, color photo on front. Text in parallel English and Italian throughout. ; Translated by Arcangelo Evangelista, Agostino Saccomanno, Germano Savelli. ; Detailed history from 6th to 20th century of famous Abbey of Monte Cassino (Montecassino) Italy, written by American aviator who bombed it in 1944. ; Spine very slightly rolled. Small crease to rear upper tip. No other defects. Quite scarce.
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Military Bands and Their Uniforms

By: Fabb, John, and Jack Cassin-Scott

Price: $15.00

Publisher: Blandford Press: 1978

Seller ID: 20294

ISBN: 0713708956

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket

157 pages; 8vo (9.5") 25 cm; Hardcover, red boards, color illustrated endpapers, 157 pages, index, discography, over 100 b/w photos and drawings, dozens of vintage illustrations in color. ; Mainly focused on British military bands from 1700s to present but has brief info on other European military bands. Chapters include: Instruments. Drum and fife. Drum major. Drum horses. Buglers. Pipers. More. ; Book shows almost no wear. Boards slightly bowed. GIft note on front blank page. No other marks. Jacket clipped, one very small closed tear near crown, otherwise intact. Scarce.
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Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual 1931-1932 (Michigan Manual 1931)

By: Fitzgerald, Frank D.

Price: $38.00

Publisher: State of Michigan: 1931

Seller ID: 17028

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

781 pages; 8vo (9.25") 24 cm; Large heavy hardcover, red cloth, gold lettering, index, 68 glossy pages with portrait photos of every state official + 713 pages of text, brief bios of every official, tables of election results, taxes, members of previous legislatures, etc, 42 monochrome fold-out maps, much more. ; Front endpaper SIGNED and inscribed 'Compliments of William F. Turner, State Senator, 25th district' (whose bio appears on pg 654) in fountain pen. ; Book shows light edgewear and a touch of foxing. No other defects. Scarce. ; Michigan Manual Series
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Michigan Official Directory and Legislative Manual 1933-1934 : (Michigan Manual 1933)

By: Fitzgerald, Frank D.

Price: $38.00

Publisher: State of Michigan: 1933

Seller ID: 17029

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good with no dust jacket

814 pages; 8vo (9.25") 24 cm; Large heavy hardcover, red cloth, gold lettering, index, 68 glossy pages with portrait photos of every state official + 746 pages of text, brief bios of every official, tables of election results, taxes, members of previous legislatures, etc, 42 monochrome fold-out maps, much more. ; Book shows light edgewear. No marks. Both hinges have play but textblock is intact. ; Michigan Manual Series
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Black and White : Land, Labor, and Politics in the South

By: Fortune, Timothy Thomas, with John H. Bracey Jr.

Price: $27.00

Publisher: Johnson Publishing Company: 1970

Seller ID: 21642

ISBN: 0714623458

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket

201 pages; 8vo (9.25") 23 cm; Hardcover, black boards, [xvi] + 201 pages, a few footnotes, lengthy appendix, 4 tables. ; Written by former slave and noted economist. Originally published 1884. This edition, with new foreword by John H. Bracey Jr, 1970. ; Topics include: The negro and the nation. Exploitation. Education. Causes of illiteracy. Political independence of the negro. Labor and capital. Ownership of land. More. ; Heel shows small chip and bump. No other defects. No jacket, as issued. Scarce in any condition. ; Ebony Classics Series; Vol. 6
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This Far by Faith : Twenty Years At Cass Community (Detroit History) (Signed)

By: Fowler, Faith

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Cass Community Publishing House: 2014

Seller ID: 21558

ISBN: 193988070X

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Near Fine

224 pages; 8vo (9") 23 cm; Gray softcover, [xvi] + 224 pages, 2 small photos including front cover, small b/w map of Detroit. ; Memoirs of tireless United Methodist pastor, activist for positive change for over 20 years in notorious Cass Corridor, until recently one of the worst neighborhoods in Detroit. ; No defects of any kind. Title page SIGNED by author.
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More Than a Tavern : 150 Years of Botsford Inn (Farmington, Michigan, History)

By: Fox, Jean M.

Price: $10.00

Publisher: Botsford Inn: 1986

Seller ID: 14340

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket

187 pages; Oblong 8vo (8.75") 23 cm; Oblong hardcover, green cloth, 187 pages, endpaper map of a segment of the old Detroit-Howell Plank Road where Botsford Inn was once a major stopping place, index, bibliography, chapter endnotes, appendix, 64 b/w photos in text. ; Published with cooperation of Farmington Hills Historical Commission. Until it closed in 2001, this was Michigan's oldest operating tavern, founded 1836, a favorite haunt of Henry Ford. (As of 2017, small part of building yet stands, occupied by Botsford Hospital) ; Almost no wear. Upper corners of last few pages slightly wavy...
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United States Civil War Soldiers : Living in Michigan in 1894

By: Gantz, Arlynn, and Arlene Conley Smith

Price: $28.00

Publisher: Clinton County Historical Society: 1988

Seller ID: 20911

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket

288 pages; 4to (11.25") 29 cm; Tall hardcover, steel-blue cloth, silver lettering, [vi] + 288 pages, main text in 2 columns, about 15 000 living soldiers and sailors listed by name, with their county and village (place of residence) as of 1894.; Compiled and edited by Arlynn Gantz, Arlene Conley Smith, and committee. ; Boards very slightly bowed. No other defects. No jacket, as issued.
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Category: History