No cover, but contents complete. Rare. This book is protected by an archival quality sleeve to maintain present condition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 62 pages View More...
Book and dust in very good condition. Slight browning to inside front flap which carries over to front edge of dust. Dust now in mylar protective cover. Signed by both authors on front end papers. Illustrated throughout. Fully indexed with many surnames. Wonderful comprehensive history of the Terrytowns in the Hudson Valley of New York. Scarce if not rare. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 348 pages; Signed by All Authors View More...
Paperback magazine/booklet. Paper cover may show soiling and chipping due to age. Other articles by Joseph A. Tacola, Daniel Caputi, Vincent Cicatelli, and Romulado Bufano. Also an article by Hon. Arthur Woods from the NYPD. A very rare if not unique social magazine published by The Richmond Hill House located at 28 Macdougal Street, New York, NY. Contains many ads from local New York City and Greenwich Village businesses. Booklet now in archival sleeve to protect condition.; 12mo 7" - 7" tall View More...
Brown hardcover with gold print. Text clean and dust in very good condition. Minor spot on page edge. The Town of Brighton, located on the southeast border of the city of Rochester, was originally settled approximately 1790, and formally established in 1814earning it recognition as one of the oldest towns in Monroe County. Named for Brighton, England, it remained a farming and brick-making community until the 20th century, Brighton is a suburb of Rochester.; Illustrations; 9.1 X 6.1 X 1.0 inches; 204 pages View More...
Beautiful light green cover with design. Dust has mylar (plastic) cover for protection. Paper is very high quality and photos are excellent. This family history is written in story form from the author, Sarah Schenck Crane to her two grandsons Joseph Graham Crane and Jefferson Patterson Crane. It includes the story of the author's father, Lieut. Commander James Findlay Schenck, Commander of the "Ohio" an ocean steamer that was used to transport "gold seekers" to California by way of Panama. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! Scarce. We provide free del... View More...
Green cover with gold print. Wonderfully written about the period of the 1830"s in New York. Book was published after the author's death in 1877 when the manuscript was found in his belongings. It was written during the 1830"s when the author was a contemporary of the period. A lot of references to New York. "Albion, St. Marks, Lafayette, Waverly, Washington and other grand places wee inaugurated through the instrumentality of "wild cat" tenders, and grandfathers simple Knickerbocker home was abandoned for more sumptuous residence in fashionable quarters ." Front hinge starting to crack otherw... View More...
Blue cover with gilt print. Shows some soiling to edges. Limited edition #4 of 400. The first formation of a religious society by the Episcopalians in Hudson took place soon after the year 1790. The edifice was first occupied for the Christmas services of 1802, and the rite of consecration was performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Moore in October, 1803. The first renting of pews took place about the same time, and produced nearly the sum of three hundred dollars. Prior to their occupation of this building the society had met for worship in the old school-house on Diamond street.; 12mo 7" -... View More...
Blue cover with gilt print. Shows some soiling to edges. Limited edition #41 of 400. The first formation of a religious society by the Episcopalians in Hudson took place soon after the year 1790. The edifice was first occupied for the Christmas services of 1802, and the rite of consecration was performed by the Right Rev. Bishop Moore in October, 1803. The first renting of pews took place about the same time, and produced nearly the sum of three hundred dollars. Prior to their occupation of this building the society had met for worship in the old school-house on Diamond street.; 12mo 7" ... View More...
Dust in brodart mylar protective cover! UPSTATE VILLAGE presents a picturesque account in anecdotal style of how the village of Seneca Falls in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of upstate NewYork came into being. In a series of episodes it recounts how the town grew; how it prospered; who lived there, and what they did. It covers a period from 1787 to the beginning of World War I . . . The book abounds in rich Americana plus a ?avor all its own. We provide delivery tracking on US orders. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages View More...
Blue cover with gold lettering. Dust has minor chips. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover. Former owner has bookplate and notes in ink in front of book. Author and illustrator have signed title page and book is clean otherwise and tight. Great illustrations. A history of the Niagara frontier as told through it's landmarks. ; The Buffalo Bookshelf Series; Drawings; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9"; Signed by Author & Illustrator View More...
Green cloth with black print. Inscribed "To James Taylor Dunn with thanks for help in assembling data for this study. Jim Frost". Note section and fully indexed. Scarce. We provide delivery tracking on US orders. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 172 pages; p; Signed by Author View More...
An exact reprint of the 1910 edition by Chautauqua Print Shop. Rushford is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. Rushford is in the northwest part of Allegany County and is northeast of Olean. The first settler arrived in 1808. The town of Rushford was formed in 1816 from part of the town of Caneadea. Part of Rushford was taken to form the newer town of New Hudson in 1825. Contains numerous family histories, Church histories, Roster of Soldiers from Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War. Great early reference. ; Classic Reprint; Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 588 pages View More...
Signed by Author on Title Page. Dust Jacket now in Mylar Protective Cover Looks Never Read!; 0.6 x 9.2 x 7 Inches; 224 pages; Now in paperback!?This is local history at its best. John Hancs lively, absorbing narrative is both nostalgic and sophisticated.?Barnet Schecter, author of The Battle for New York and The Devils Own Work?A delightful read, a nostalgic, absorbing trip back in time to the origins and the halcyon days of a treasured New York institution. ?Kevin Baker, author of Dreamland and Paradise Alley ?[A]ny citizen of New York will be proud to have this book in their collection.?Don... View More...
Author signed. Green cover with gold lettering. Dust jacket now in Brodart mylar protective (clear) cover. Scarce.; Mas; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 162 pages; Signed by Author View More...
Book and dust in very good condition. Edited by Alee Thomas. This Valley has has contributed to Americana with colorful literature and distinguished Hudson River school of painting and cultural importance for over three centuries. From the Revolutionary War battles waged in the area to modern environmental concerns this rich area continues to be a national treasurer. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 244 pages View More...
Green hard cover.This book is protected by an archival quality sleeve to maintain present condition.Contains names, parents, and sponsors for the years 1783-1861 from the Church records. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 85 pages View More...
Paperback magazine. Cover may have chips due to age. Cover design by Beniamino Bufano who also wrote two articles, Her Inner Self and The End of the Feud. Other articles by Arthur S. Balsamo, Daniel Caputi, Vincent Cicatelli, and Romulado Bufano. A very rare if not unique social magazine published by The Richmond Hill House. Contains many ads from local New York City and Greenwich Village businesses. Booklet now in archival sleeve to protect condition.; 12mo 7" - 7" tall; 36 pages View More...
