Steinmetz: Engineer and Socialist
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 401 PP. Extremely clean copy. More about Steinmetz: Engineer and Socialist
Law, Politics & Social Sciences
Praescrptiones und Praescripta Verba: Wider die Schriftformel des romischen Formularprozesses (Old Roman law of obligations and guilty proceedings. Subsequent to the old Roman law of obligations. Against the written formula of the Roman form process.)
Leipzig: A. Deichert'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung Nachf. (Georg Bohme), 1907. Early Edition. Original wraps. 6 X 9 Inches. 50 PP +8 PP Publisher Catalog. Scarce legal tract in original wraps. Light damp-staining to edges. More about Praescrptiones und Praescripta Verba: Wider die Schriftformel des romischen Formularprozesses...
In The Arena: A Memoir of the 20th Century (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING)
Washington DC: Regnery, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 412 PP. Signed by Weinberger directly on the title-page. Secretary of State for Ronald Reagan for nearly eight years. Complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $34.95 intact on... More about In The Arena: A Memoir of the 20th Century (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING
Testing, Testing - Social Consequences of the Examined Life
Berkeley: University of California Press, 1993. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 378 PP. Exhaustive examination of the pros and cons of all of the testing we do as part of school and work in our lifetime. Complete number line to the "1" on the... More about Testing, Testing - Social Consequences of the Examined Life
Signed Program "Dinner Honoring Robert Welch - Founder of the John Birch Society"; "Less Government, More Responsibility, and a Better World"
Boston: The John Birch Society, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 7/8 X 9 Inches. 16 PP. Original program signed by Robert Welch, Colonel Laurence Bunker (Aide de Camp to Douglas MacArthur and President of the Wellesley Historical Society) and Thomas Anderson (Newspaper Columnist & Humorist). Unknown signature... More about Signed Program "Dinner Honoring Robert Welch - Founder of the John Birch Society";...
Politica De Espana (1890 2nd Edition)
Madrid: Imprenta De Francisco G. Perez, 1890. Early Edition. Leather bound. 5 3/4 X 8 1/2 Inches. 674 PP. Stated "Segunda Edicion" on the title-page. Originally published in 1888, this 1890 edition of the Politics of Spain has been rebound in beautiful calf. Four raised hubs to spine. Light foxing and toning. A very attractive copy overall. More about Politica De Espana (1890 2nd Edition
The Constitution of the United States of America: The Rules of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: with Jefferson's Manual.
Washington DC: Duff Green (Printer), 1828. Early Edition. Hardcover. 4 1/2 X 7 Inches. 216 PP. Rebound in recent blue cloth with "Jefferson's Manual" leather spine label affixed to spine. Early edition of Jefferson's Manual for Parliamentary Practice for use in the Senate with the United States Constitution. Foxing and toning. An appealing copy overall. More about The Constitution of the United States of America: The Rules of the Senate, and of the House of...
Origins of the TVA: The Muscle Shoals Controversy, 1920-1932 (REVIEW COPY W/ SLIP)
Nashville: Vanderbilt University Press, 1961. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 340 PP. First printing copy with original "Review Copy" slip laid-in. Original price of $6.00 intact. The first account of the origin and development of the Tennessee Valley Authority. A bit of foxing to... More about Origins of the TVA: The Muscle Shoals Controversy, 1920-1932 (REVIEW COPY W/ SLIP
1971 Official Congressional Pictorial Directory SIGNED BY 35 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; Autographs include Gerald Ford and Shirley Chisholm
Washington DC: GPO, 1971. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 4 3/8 X 5 3/4 Inches. 202 PP. Original 1971 pocket pictorial guide to the United States Congress. From the personal collection of Marjorie Kriz, veteran reporter for the City News Bureau of Chicago and FAA Officer. Kris collected these autographs... More about 1971 Official Congressional Pictorial Directory SIGNED BY 35 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; Autographs...
Senator Strom Thurmond (SC) 1996 Typed Letter Signed RE: IMMIGRATION CONTROL
Washington DC: Original Letter, 1996. Original Letter. Single Sheet. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond signed letter (TLS) regarding the final passage of "Immigration Control and Financial Responsibility Act of 1996". The Act of Congress set out to increase control over immigration in the United States... More about Senator Strom Thurmond (SC) 1996 Typed Letter Signed RE: IMMIGRATION CONTROL
1937 City Planning & Prospective Business Portfolio for Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN: The Chamber of Commerce (Nashville, TN), 1937. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 9 X 11 1/4 Inches. 62 PP + Folding Map. Original February 5, 1937 Portfolio created by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. A fairly incredible "time-capsule" glance and 20th Century Nashville in the making. This... More about 1937 City Planning & Prospective Business Portfolio for Nashville, TN
Lyndon B. Johnson: A Great Leader for America (1960 CAMPAIGN BOOKLET LOT)
Washington DC: Citizens for Johnson, 1960. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 3/8 X 10 7/8 Inches. 48 PP. Original Johnson for President campaign promotional booklet plus a few extras. Light wear to cover and edges. More about Lyndon B. Johnson: A Great Leader for America (1960 CAMPAIGN BOOKLET LOT
Caveat (SIGNED BY ALEXANDER HAIG, JR.); Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy
New York: MacMillan Publishing, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 367 PP. Signed and Inscribed by Secretary of State Alexander Haig Jr. directly on the FFEP. Original price of $17.95 intact on front flap. Former White House Chief of Staff under Nixon and Ford... More about Caveat (SIGNED BY ALEXANDER HAIG, JR.); Realism, Reagan, and Foreign Policy
Jefferson and His Time (FINELY BOUND SIX VOLUME SET)
Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1948-1981. Early Edition. 5 7/8 X 9 Inches. A stunning finely bound Jefferson set. Marbled boards with morocco leather spine and tips. Five raised hubs to each spine. Silver stamping and decoration to spines. Contents include: The Virginian, The Rights of Man, The Ordeal of... More about Jefferson and His Time (FINELY BOUND SIX VOLUME SET
Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative Assemblies; Manual of Parliamentary Practice
New York: Hurst & Company, 1890. Later printing. Original cloth. 4 1/8 X 6 1/8 Inches. 220 PP. Publisher olive-green cloth binding with title stamping in black on front cover. Discreet store blindstamp to title-page. A few creased pages and foxing throughout. A nice decorative copy of this classic. More about Rules of Proceeding and Debate in Deliberative Assemblies; Manual of Parliamentary Practice
Tennessee Senators: As Seen by one of their Successors (SIGNED LTD EDITION)
Kingsport, TN: Southern Publishers, Inc., 1942. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 625 PP. #186 of the special signed limited edition. Stated First Printing copy. McKellar was played by Michael O'Neill in Leonardo DiCaprio's "J. Edgar" 2011 film. Light wear to edges. PO bookplate. An attractive copy overall. More about Tennessee Senators: As Seen by one of their Successors (SIGNED LTD EDITION
1999: Victory Without War (SIGNED LIMITED EDITION)
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988. Signed Limited Edition. Original cloth. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 336 PP. #578 of 600 signed and numbered copies by President Richard Nixon. Housed in original issue slipcase. Hint of rubbing to gold gilt stamping on spine, else a fine copy. More about 1999: Victory Without War (SIGNED LIMITED EDITION
My American Journey (SIGNED LIMITED EDITION)
New York: Random House, 1995. Signed Limited Edition. Original cloth. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 643 PP. #1551 of 2000 signed and numbered copies. Housed in original issue slipcase. Hint of scuffing to case. A very appealing copy overall. More about My American Journey (SIGNED LIMITED EDITION
Senator Howard Baker 1979 Typed Letter Signed (TLS) - "I do intend to be a candidate next year..."
Washington DC: Original Typed Letter, 1979. Original Letter. Single Sheet. 8 X 10 1/2 Inches. Original Typed Letter Signed (TLS) from Senator and Presidential hopeful Howard Baker to a Mr. Bronx Sledge of Macon, MS. Dated May 3, 1979. In part: "With respect to the 1980 Presidential election, I am... More about Senator Howard Baker 1979 Typed Letter Signed (TLS) - "I do intend to be a candidate next...
Rates of Taxation For the Year 1865; Prepared by S.W. Hatchett, Comptroller of the State of Tennessee
Original wraps. 5 1/2 X 8 3/4 Inches. 8 PP. OCLC locates only "2" copies (UT and Duke). Disbound. A somewhat complete list of the first post-war taxation rates in the State of Tennessee. The normal lot is covered including land sales, liquor sales etc... Interestingly, we also have a.... More about Rates of Taxation For the Year 1865; Prepared by S.W. Hatchett, Comptroller of the State of...
The End of Empire (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION)
New York: Random House, 1960. First American Edition. Hardcover. 351 PP. "An inquiry into the decline of imperialism" Original boards sharp and clean. DJ a bit worn at edges. Price-clipped. More about The End of Empire (FIRST AMERICAN EDITION
Stride Toward Freedom (FIRST PAPERBACK PRINTING)
New York: Ballantine, 1958. First Paperback Edition. Original wraps. 4 1/8 X 7 Inches. 190 PP. Original first issue of the paperback with title over black background. Price of 50 cents on front cover. Ballantine #F411K. Spine remains unbroken. A high-grade copy of this 20th century classic. Hint of wear to edges and slight toning. More about Stride Toward Freedom (FIRST PAPERBACK PRINTING
How to Get the Best for Your Ballot (FIRST PRINTING)
New York: Good Reading Rack Service, Inc., 1956. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 3/8 X 7 3/4 Inches. 16 PP. Important little tract on voting produced by The American Heritage Foundation. Originally distributed as part of the 1956 election cycle which featured Dwight Eisenhower vs Adlai Stevenson for... More about How to Get the Best for Your Ballot (FIRST PRINTING
The Mighty & The Almighty (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING); Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs
New York: Harper Collins, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 339 PP. First printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $25.95 intact on front flap of DJ. Signed by the former Secretary of State on the half title-page. More about The Mighty & The Almighty (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING); Reflections on America, God, and World...
Carshing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and still Run for President (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING)
New York: St. Martin's Press, 2002. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/2 Inches. 383 PP. Signed, "For Justice, Ralph Nader" directly on the half title-page. Not personalized. First printing with full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. More about Carshing the Party: How to Tell the Truth and still Run for President (SIGNED FIRST PRINTING