The American Cyclopaedia: A Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge. 16 Volumes Edited By George Ripley and Charles A. Dana
Published by D. Appleton and Company, London, 1873 First Edition Complete Illustrated
A well-kept set in leather over marbled boards, slightly raised spine bands, gilt spine lettering, gilt decorated compartments, all edges marbled, matching marbled endpapers. Very well-kept set with tight bindings, gilt bright and clear. History of the era related as it happened, such as the proposed Nicaragua Canal due to the collapse of the Panama Canal as a project.
A fantastic set for your library; will display beautifully on shelves.
$225.00
History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War By Francis A. Marchy Published by Leslie-Judge Co., 1918
In 7 Volumes Complete
$25.00
A Treatise on the Principles and Practice of Medicine and Pathology Diseases of Women and Children and Medical Surgery By W. Paine, M.D. Published by University Publishing, Philadelphia, 1866
A wonderful, rare edition. Need a bit of TLC,
$50.00
Der Struwwelpeter
A very old German language children's book. The graphics and art work are nice. Book needs some tlc.
$10.00
The Family of Man The greatest photographic exhibition of all time - 503 pictures from 68 countries - created by Edward Steichen for the Museum of Modern Art - Prologue by Carl Sandburg
Soft cover, 1955 Rare book signature by Edward Steichen
$45.00
Life of Pope Leo XIII From an Authentic Memoir By Bernard O'Reillyt Published by Charles Webster, 1889
Written with the encouragement, approbation and blessing of His Holiness the Pope
$20.00
Dianetics
The Modern Science of Mental Health By L. Ron Hubbard Published by Hermitage House, 1950 First Edition, Second Printing
$40.00
Tour of the World in Eighty Days
By Jules Verne Published by New York Publishing Co., 1895
$10.00
Half-Hours with The Best Authors By Charles Knight Published by Routledge, Warne, London, c.1890s
4 Volume Set
$15.00
The Encyclopedia Americana Complete in Thirty Volumes Published by Americana 1950
All volumes are present and all are in nice condition.
$75.00
G-Man vs. The Fifth Column America's War on Sabotage Story by Edwin C. Johnson Published by Whitman Publishing, 1941 A Better Little Book, #1470
$5.00
Texas Rangers (Lone Star Martin of) By Peter Wyckoff Published by Whitman Publishing, 1939 A Better Little Book #1405
$5.00
ANNA KARENINA
By Count Lyof N. Tolstoi Translated by Nathan Haskell Dole Published by Thomas Y. Crowell & Co, 1886
First Edition
$100.00
Brian Piccolo A Short Season by Jeannie Morris Published by Rand McNally, 1972
Inscribed, signed and dated by author
Chicago Bear running back Brian Piccolo died of cancer at age 26, leaving behind a young wife, three daughters, a host of friends - and a legend.
$25.00
SKY ATLAS 2000.0 W. Tirion Deluxe Laminated Desk Edition Oversized, spiral bound (19 X 14)
Has a companion double coordinating clear overlay grid and a plotting tool.
"The standard against which all other star atlases are measured, this best-selling atlas has been completely revised and updated! Each version of Sky Atlas 2000.0 contains 26 charts covering the whole sky and showing 81,312 single, multiple, and variable stars of magnitude 8.5 and brighter and 2,700 deep-sky objects. Includes close-up charts of such areas as the celestial poles and the Virgo-Coma galaxy region, as well as an acetate coordinate-grid overlay for determining accurate positions. A must for any stargazer!"
$75.00
Adalf Hitlers Main Kampf By Kurt Halbritter Published by Hanser Verlag 1975
Halbritter is a cartoonist. This is a picture book about the everyday life of the Third Reich, "Drawn memories of a great time" (as the subtitle), many ironic illustrations to guide "Mein Kampf" and people's mentality that actually say more than many thousands of words a writer. He exaggerates, distorts only slightly, poignant quotes from the dictionary of the fellow.
$10.00
Missouri A Guide to the "Show Me" State by Workers of the Writers' Program Published by Duell, Sloan and Pearce, 1941
Geography and history of Missouri. Many of vintage photos.
$5.00
St. Louis Child of the River, Parent of the West by Dena Lange and Merlin M. Ames Published by Webster Publishing Co., 1939
$5.00
I Remember You, St. Louis by Arthur Proetz Published by Zimmerman-Petty Co., 1963, 1st Edition
The author, a retired surgeon, wrote for his own amusement and illustrated largely with his own photographs. A glimpse of life in St. Louis during the 25 years that carried it out of the 19th Century and into the 20th.
$10.00
Home Owners' Catalogs
Designed to serve those who are planning their own homes as a guide, a reference work and a valuable practical aid in the selection of building materials, equipment and furnishings best suited to met their needs and desires.
Published as a service by F. W. Dodge Corp., c.1950
A wonderful book full of period pieces and designs.
$10.00
Famous Girls of the White House by Kate Dickinson Sweetser Published by Thomas Crowell, 1930
This is the 1st Edition, not a reprint
$10.00
The Ladies of the White House or in the Home of the Presidents By Laura C. Holloway Published by Bradley & Co., 1885
History of the Social and Domestic Lives of the Presidents from Washington to the Present Time (time of publishing) This is not a reprint.
$20.00
Theodore Roosevelt, An Autobiography
With Illustrations Published by The Macmillan Co., 1914
$20.00
The State of Missouri An Autobiography By Walter Williams Published by E. W. Stephens, 1904
The Missouri Commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
$20.00
The Story of Liberty
Illustrated By Charles Coffin Published by Harper Brothers, 1878
$20.00
The Sacketts by Louis L'Amour 5 Volume Hardcover Set, 18 Titles
Nice set for the collector
$25.00
Abraham Lincoln - The War Years by Carl Sandburg Published by Harcourt Brace in 4 Volumes First Edition after first 525 copies of delux copies
$20.00
Problems in Small Boat Design Make Your Own Sails
Two books on boat design, both were published in 1959 They are both hardcovers with dust jackets.
$8.00
We have a nice collection of Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette magazines from the late 70s and up. There are 150 plus magazines. In addition, there are 21 Dispatcher's Office newsetters.
A collector's item.
$100.00 Dracula By Bram Stoker Published by Grosset & Dunlap (1931) With illustrations from the Universal Studio picture produced by Carl Laemmle, Jr. This is the movie tie-in edition which features four black and white photographic plates showing stills from the movie starring Bela Lugosi.
$50.00
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
By Frank L. Baum Published by The Reilly & Lee Co. (1940s printing) No color illustrations
$25.00
Flying Saucers Have Landed
By Desmond Leslie & George Adamski Published by The British Book Centre. 1953
Photographs
$10.00
50th Anniversary (1931-1981) Bagnell Dam Lake of the Ozarks
Kes-Print, Inc., 1981 575 Pages of photos and history
$20.00
THE COMPACT EDITION OF THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY : COMPLETE TEXT REPRODUCED MICROGRAPHICALLY, VOLUMES I & II W/MAGNIFYING GLASS
Published by Oxford University Press, 1984 Complete with original slipcase and magnifying glass. Books are in nice, clean condition
$60.00
History of the St. Louis Fire Department
Published by Central Publishing Co., 1914, First Edition
A rare, hard-to-find book of local history. The book is full of illustrations of equipment and leaders. Also, there are group pictures of Fire Companies and a complete 1914 Roster.
$85.00
The Early Saint Louis Movement in Philosophy, Psychology, Literature, Art and Education By D. H. Harris Published by D. H. Harris 1921
Collection of speeches given in honor of Dr. Denton Snider's Eightieth Birthday at events held January 14-15, 1921 at Vandervoort's Music Hall in St. Louis. Also includes a Centennial Appendix with many photographs and illustrations.
$40.00
Collection of 500 (or so) The Archie Library and Archie Digest Library
Printed over many years time. Books on Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica, Riverdale, Pals and more
From a long-time and dedicated collector.
$100.00 The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Pictures by W. W. Denslow Published by Bobbs-Merrill Co., c.1903 (probably printed in 1920s-30s) Full page color illustrations as well and black and white throughout. A nice collectible book.
$40.00
Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers in the Civil War 1861-1865 Published by the Senate and House of Representatives of Michican Legislature c.1905 There is a presentation plate on first end paper from a State Rep in 1905 to an individual.
$35.00
The Intelligence of the Universe Speaks by Warren H. Goetz Published by Author, First Edition, 1974 Signed by Author
The book treats you to a rare vision of the future, as the author draws for you a most enlightened picture of the conditions which will take place upon this planet. $30.00
THE LORD OF THE RINGS By J.R.R. Tolkien Published by Houghton Mifflin Collector's Edition
This volume contains all three books: The Fellowship Of The Ring in 423 pages; The Two Towers in 352 pages; The Return of the King in 311 pages.. Tipped-in at the rear of the text is a fold-out map.
$40.00
HONEY TALKS STRIPBURGER COLLECTION Published by Top Shelf Productions, Box Version, 2006
Honey Talks brings back authentic Slovenian folk art by showcasing comics stories based on motifs of painted beehive panels. Each author selected a motif from the treasury of Slovenian painted beehive panels and prepared a comics story. This unique package collects several exciting stories, ranging from westerns, to criminal stories, to medieval tales, all told in a variety of art styles by the great artists from Europe and Israel.
$20.00
EARLY AMERICAN TRADE CARDS From the Collection of Bella C. Landauer With critical notes by Adele Jenny Published by William Edwin Rudge, 1927, 1st Edition
44 Plates with a two page fold-out color frontispiece
$50.00
THE SAINT LOUIS AREA COMMITTEE DINNER The Harry S. Truman Library Inc. Saturday February 2, 1957 Hotel Chase, Saint Louis
Shows the evening's program, dinner menu, a brief description of the Truman Library, a long list of the Library's patrons and contributors; an interesting list of names.
$30.00
Review of the American Forces in Germany Published by James G. Adama, 1921
A record of the oragnization and personnel of the American Army on the Rhine. There is a chapter on the YMCA's role and support for the troops in Germany The book is full of period advertisements for products and photos.
$35.00
Guide to Student Officers The Artillery School Fort Sill, OK September 1952
Has two fold-out maps
$5.00
Diesterwegs Populare Himmelskunde und Mathematische Geographie (Astronomy and geographical mathematics) by Dr. M. Wilheim Meyer Published by Henri Grand, 1904
4 star charts, 2 Maps of the planet Mars, a color executed representation of a solar eclipse, a photogravure, a colored spectral table
$10.00
Prusiking by Robert Thrun Published by National Speleological Society, 1977
Shows knots consisting entirely of rope, semi-mechanical knots, mechanical ascenders, rope selection, then PRESIKING methods. General comments on methods, long step methods, short step methods, other systems. A HTF book.
$30.00
Early American Wrought Iron Three Volumes in One By Albert H. Sonn Published by Bonanza 1979
An accurate and representative record of the colonial blacksmith and his work, with over 640 plates containing over 3,000 illustrations.
$30.00
Lot of 10 small German, some have English as well. They are learning, rapid reading texts. All are from the 1930's.
$6.00
Four Doctor Dolittle Books By Hugh Lofting Published by Frederick A. Stokes Early '40s Editions with Great Illustrations
Doctor Dolittle's Post Office Doctor Dolittle in the Moon Doctor Dolittle's Circus Doctor Dolittle's Return
$25.00
TREASURE ISLAND By Robert Louis Stevenson Published by Charles Scribner's Sons. 1911 Illustrated by N. C. Wyeth
1st Edition, has P.123 misprint. This was Wyeth's first illustrated Scribner book.
$50.00
SERBOCROATIAN HEROIC SONGS (In 2 Volumes) Novi Pazar English Translation Volume 1 Novi Pazar Slavic Translation Volume 2 by Milman Parry and Albert Lord Published by Harvard University Press and Serbian Academy of Sciences, 1954 Hardcovers with dust jackets.
A dated page long inscription and explanation of the Slavic Department at Harvard dated April 19, 1954, with many signatures pertinent to the book.
$45.00 NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR by George Orwell Published by Harcourt Brace and Company 1949 (Stated First American Edition)
The first US edition was printed by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1949, only five days after the U.K. Edition. The UK edition first printing ran 26,575 copies, the US edition approximately 20,000. The book was an instant best seller in both Great Britain and the United States.
Hardcover, no dust jacket, dot on rear boards.
$25.00
HISTORY OF CHELTENHAM AND ST. JAMES PARISH St. Louis, MO 1860 - 1937 Illustrated by Rev. P. J. O'Connor
A nice piece of local history (Dogtown) in a hard-to-find edition.
$25.00
WESTMORELAND AND PORTLAND PLACES By Julius Hunter Published by University of Missouri Press, 1988
Inscribed, signed and dated by author.
A very nice piece of local history.
$50.00
A CRUISE TO THE ORIENT By Andrew W. Archibald, D. D. Published by The Stratford Co., 1921 (This is not a reprint, but the original published edition.)
$10.00
The Spirit of Scouting '76
Sixty-five years of Challenge and Triumph in the St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America By William J. Brittain Published by St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts, 1976
$10.00
This Is Old Mac Calling All The Team By Sanford N. McDonnell Published by Sanford N. McDonnell, 1999
The story of James S. McDonnell and McDonnell Douglas
Inscribed and signed "Sandy"
$25.00
Das Mississippi - Thal by Theodor Olshausen Published by Akademische Buchhandlung 1853
The Mississippi Valley and the individual states of the Mississippi Valley geographically and statistically by Theodor Olshausen Volume I The Mississippi Valley generally. Includes two fold-out maps.
A rare copy.
$40.00
DAS GLAS by Robert Schmidt Published by Druck and Verlag Georg Reimer, 1912
In German, illustrated
$20.00
LAKE PLACID The Olympic Years 1932-1980 By George Christian Ortloff and Stephen Ortloff Published by Macromedia, c.1976
This copy is #1635 of a limited edition of 3000, signed by both authors, and has First Day Issue Commemorative Stamp, Lake Placid, N.Y.
$10.00
OMNIBUS OF SPEED By Charles Beaumont and William F. Nolan Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1958, 1st Ed
"Omnibus of Speed presents, for the first time under one cover, the full story of motor racing - of the men, the machines, the arenas, from the dawn of the century to the present day."
$30.00
Set of Eight Vogel-Fachbuch Technik Kraftfahrzeugwesen Published by Wurzburg 1988
Text is in German. This is classic technology of motor vehicle beings. They are technical and engineering related. Rare to find as a set.
$45.00
Five Collectible Elvis Magazines
Ranging from 1977 to 2002 One has a fold-out poster
$15.00
Fur - Fish - Game Harding's Magazine March 1976
Features articles on Mountain Pack Dog, Wildcrafting, and more. The advertisements are worth viewing
$5.00
HALL OF FAME BASEBALL CARDS By Bert Randolph Sugar Published by Dover, 1978
92 collector's cards authentically reproduced in full color, perforated for easy detaching.
A perfect gift for the young collector.
$5.00
Book of Instruction Lincoln Motor Cars
By Lincoln Motor Company, 1925, 5th Edition (not reproduced) 98 Pages in four parts Full of illustrations
$8.00
FORD MANUAL
By Ford Motor Company, 1922 Not a reprint 63 Pages in a question/answer format
$8.00
CLEVELAND CIVIC VISION 2000 DOWNTOWN PLAN
Cleveland Planning Commission Hunter Morrison, Director 1989 Illustrated with maps, black and white photographs, and full color photos. Includes a large fold-out map of downtown Cleveland. 145 pages.
$10.00
We have a large donation of great books from a prominent St. Louis architectural firm.
THE GREATEST OF EXPOSITIONS 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Published by Riverside Press, St. Louis, 1975 For seven months in 1904, St. Louis was the greatest city on earth. Millions flocked to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to behold the inventions of the early 20th century. Many saw electric lights, automobiles, aircraft, and moving pictures for the first time. At a time when few traveled more than a couple miles from home, visitors encountered the people and cultures. St. Louis: The 1904 World's Fair tells the story of the greatest Victorian-era world's fair since the lights of the fair faded over a century ago, while also examining the fair's legacies and legends.
$25.00
Five Children's Books from Early 1940's These are all paperbacks published by the Saalfield Company Four books are of a series, hole punched, and bound with small piece of brass chain. The titles are: The Little Kitten That Wouldn't Put Her Toys Away The Little Dog That Wouldn't Go To School The Little Rabbit That Wouldn't Eat His Carrots The Sleepy Pig That Wouldn't Get Up (Plus) The Doggy Book
$15.00
THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN COOKBOOK By Sallie Hill Published by G. P., Putnam's Sons, 1962
Designed to make the most delicious dishes of the South - perfect dishes from the Bayous, the Kentucky mountains, the Southwest and the Maryland bays, and more.
$15.00
TASTE OF THE TOWN Menus and selected recipes from well-known St. Louisans
Printed to benefit the Women's Self-Help Center (c.1975)
Some very good recipes from well-recognized names around this region.
$10.00
NINE ATOP EVEREST Story of Indian Climb By Cap. M. S. Kohli Published by Orient Paperbacks, c.1969
"The successful Indian Everest climb in 1965...the achievement of self- sufficiency in food, ...added to our prestige as a nation and to the self confidence of our people." Indira Gandhi
Signed
$20.00
THE KYBALION Hermetic Philosophy A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece By Three Initiates Published by The Yogi Publication Society
Hermetic alchemists focused on elevating their mental forces to a higher level. The precepts of their philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. This guide offers a modern interpretation of Hermetic doctrine.
$10.00
Arthur Schopenhauer's Sammtliche Werke (Selected Works) by Arthur Schopenhauer Published by Brockhaus, 1891
Text in German, nice book
$8.00
A Visual History of Ball Gloves
Glove and Web Styles from 1880s to 1950s By David Cunningham
A fielder's dream glove collection - expanded.
$5.00
THE ILLINI A Story of the Prairie by Clark E. Carr Published by A. C. McClurg & Co., 1904 Clark E. Carr was one of Galesburg s leading citizens in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries - lawyer, newspaper editor, postmaster, orator, writer and influential in politics and the community. Carr was thoroughly informed concerning the leading events that shaped the history of the state of Illinois.
$8.00
Der Fuhrer: Ein Lese Und Lehrbuch Nach Der Naturlichen Methode byLeslie S. Dodge Published by The Franz Gindele Printing Co., 1894
The Guide: A reading and textbook on the natural method
$8.00
Survey Graphic 1944
Magazine in bound book of social interpretation. 12 issues (January through December)
Interesting reading
$25.00
The Rocky Mountains of Colorado Engraved, Printed and Published by The Smith-Brooks Printing Co., c.1913
The front cover has a pictorial image pasted down, red ties, 16 pages, each with a mounted color plate illustration, with identifying captions printed.
$10.00
Classic Ferrington Guitars Featuring the Custom-made Guitars of Master Luthier Danny Ferrington Danny Ferrington is a master guitar maker. He has made custom guitars for some of the music scenes most popular players; Linda Ronstadt, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, Kurt Cobain all played Classic Ferrington Guitars. This book offers an up-close look at his unique guitars and shows off his amazing craftmanship and superb detailing. Also included is a CD featuring music made by these artists playing Ferrington's instruments. Fantastic pictures. $5.00
A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson with Illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914, c. 1905
$5.00
Four (4) Books on Hunting and Guns
Dove Shooter's Handbook by Dan M. Russell, Winchester Press, 1974 Shotgunning by Bob Brister, Winchester Press, 1982 Modern Pheasant Hunting by Steve Grooms, Stackpole Books, 1982 Fast & Fancy Revolver Shooting, by Ed McGivern, Wilcox, 1957
Interesting set of books.
$10.00
Vergissmeinnicht
(Forget-Me-Not) A series of poems written in German around 1900 (no date on book) Colored frontispiece, gilt edges.
$5.00
Ben-Hur or, The Days of the Messiah
By L.E.W. Wallace Published Frederick, Warne & Co., London, 1892
$5.00
Immigrants in the Ozarks A Study in Ethnic Geography By Russel L. Gerlach Published by University of Missouri Press, 1976
A concise history of migration to the area from the time of the arrival of the first Europeans to the resent day.
$7.00
Star Altitude Curves Set of four books, each with different lattitudes Published by Weems System of Navigation 3rd Edition, c. 1940/45
Weems star altitude curves helped simplify celestial navigation.
$25.00
Set of Civil War Cards in 3 Boxes
1995 Atlas Editions Contains cards on battles and campaigns, ships, spies, politics, maps and more. Has user's guide
$25.00
A Field Guide to Animal Tracks by Olaus J. Murie Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1954, 8th Printing
This is a field guide to the animals you didn't see. It includes all the mammals of North America as well as many birds and insects. There are more than 1000 illustrations and there is a simple key to the tracks themselves which enables the reader to place quickly any animal track that he comes across.
$5.00