Coral Gables, FL: Historical Association of Southern Florida / University of Miami, 1941. First Edition. Original wraps. An important run of the first 15 issues of this historical journal! 15 issues in the original wraps. This run of issues one to fifteen were issued from 1941 to 1955. Authors include..... More
Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 6 3/8 X 9 1/2 Inches. 476 PP. Important study of the Indian inhabitants of Florida. Coverage includes historic sites, burial mounds and chapters on ceremonies, traditions and cultural materials discovered in the state. More
Miami, FL: Centennial Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 10 1/2 X 8 3/4 Inches. Coverage and comparison of the 1926 and 1992 hurricanes that devastated South Florida. A sharp copy in original red DJ. Profusely illustrated with B/W photographs on every page. More
Gainesville, FL: Triad Publishing, 1983. Kate Barnes. First Edition. Hardcover. 7 3/4 X 10 7/8 Inches. 224 PP. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. Signed with lengthy inscription "sitting by the cracking fire in the cookstove at Marjorie's (Kinnan Rawlings)" by National Park Service employee and Rawlings expert..... More
United States: Privately Printed by James L. Kraft, 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. 5 X 8 Inches. 56 PP. Privately printed limited edition produced by Kraft as a Christmas gift for friends in 1939. A philosophical travelogue of a journey from Jacksonville to Key West on his yacht named "Gypsy". Light..... More
New York: Signet, 1981. Paperback Original (1st). Original wraps. 4 1/8 X 6 7/8 Inches. Complete set of all seven original first printing Dusty MacMorgan novels by Randy Wayne White. These paperback originals were written by a 30 something Randy Wayne White who was cutting his teeth in prep for..... More
Jacksonville, FL: Jacksonville Historical Society, 2005. Early Edition. Hardcover. 9 3/4 X 13 1/4 Inches. 433 PP. Profusely illustrated massive photographic history of the people and places of Jacksonville, FL in the late 19th and early 20th century. A few small closed tears to edges and rear DJ panel. Extremely..... More
New York: Simon and Schuster, 1925. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 1/8 X 7 1/2 Inches. 232 PP. First printing copy with no additional copyright dates on copyright page. Original price of $2.00 intact on front flap. Orange cloth boards clean and sharp. DJ exhibits very light wear at..... More
Memphis, TN: Towery Publishing Inc., 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 9 /4 X 12 1/4 Inches. 240 PP. Scarce photographic history and guide to Jacksonville, FL. Profusely illustrated with Jacksonville and St. Augustine landmarks, people and places. Original price of $49.95 intact on front flap. More
Jacksonville, FL: Old Hickory's Town, Inc., 1985. Second Edition. Hardcover. 9 1/4 X 12 1/4 Inches. 256 PP. Signed and inscribed by author on the FFEP. Stated "Second Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $37.50 intact on front flap. Profusely illustrated history of Jacksonville and NE Florida. Light..... More
Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed by Hiaasen on the title-page without inscription. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on..... More
Arlington, VA: Compass Publications, 1976. First Edition. Original wraps. 8 1/4 X 11 1/4 Inches. 69 PP. Scarce pictorial history and description of the Indian River that borders the coast along much of East Florida. Contents include coverage of ecological issues with the river, Kennedy Space Center, businesses that rely..... More
Miami: Pickering Press, 1990. Signed Limited Edition. Hardcover. 8 5/8 X 11 1/4 Inches. 319 PP. #279 of 1500 signed and numbered copies of the updated and illustrated 1990 version of the 1953 classic. Limited edition plate affixed to the front pastedown. Signed and numbered by Muir on the half..... More
Nashville, TN: Parthenon Press, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 416 PP. Signed and inscribed, "To Nettie Mae Kelley, a very good and trusted friend, Devotedly, Bob Temple 12/9/95" directly on the FFEP. More
Jacksonville, FL: The Bookman Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/8 X 9 1/2 Inches. 258 PP. Stated "1st Edition" on the copyright page. Signed and inscribed on the FFEP. Original price of $20.00 on the front flap. More
Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 1/4 X 9 1/8 Inches. 365 PP. First printing with full number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact. This copy from the archives of the University Press of Florida and..... More
Tampa, FL: Castillo Printing, 1949. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 6 X 9 Inches. 34 PP. First printing copy of this rather scarce book of poetry illustrated with period photographs of the St. John's River at Jacksonville, Florida. Original red cloth binding. Hint of wear to edges. More
Deland,FL: Original Document, 1885. Original Document. Single Sheet. 8 X 13 Inches. 4 PP. Extremely rare October 20, 1885 land purchase agreement between Henry A. DeLand and J. Willis Westlake. Deland, a wealthy baking soda producer from New York, founded the town of DeLand after visiting his sister in 1876..... More
Miami, FL: Adhil Publishing (Miami Design Preservation League), 1986-2001. First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 8 1/2 X 11 Inches. Archive of 13 original Miami Art Deco Weekend Programs dating from 1986 to 2001. The Miami Art Deco Weekend was created by the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) in 1976..... More
Unknown: ORIGINAL, Circa 1930's. Original Photograph. Photograph. 3 1/2 x 5 Inches. B/W. Very nice Florida photograph lot annotated by the original owner. The shots clearly ID a John Ebersole. The photographs include shots of: Tampa/St. Petersburg Bridge, Coral Gables, "Miami seen from the Causway" (sic) Mrs. Gertons home in..... More
Washington DC: Gales & Seaton (GPO). First Edition, First Printing. Original wraps. 5 1/2 X 8 5/8 Inches. Two volumes, both removed from larger volume. The 1822 "Treaty with Spain for the Cession of the Floridas" is 48 PP. The 1824 "Transactions in East and West Florida" is 86 PP..... More
Surrey: Edisea Limited / Boat International, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 9 X 12 1/8 Inches. 304 PP. Stunning boating lifestyle publication featuring photographic coverage of a selection of a the finest yachts in the world. Filled with ads for yachts, yacht builders and the like. Original subscription card..... More
Athens, GA: The University of Georgia Press, 1944. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 5/8 X 9 3/4 Inches. 308 PP. Scarce first printing in the orignal issue green cloth binding. PO bookplate on verso of FFEP and on rear endpaper. Light toning and foxing. Sound binding. More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1948. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 38 PP. Scarce original 1940's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. This issue highlights "The Broadmoor By the Sea" luxury hotel. Issues of "The Visitor" & "The Hotel Guest Book"..... More
Miami, FL: Miami Post Publishing Company, 1951. First Edition. Original wraps. 9 X 12 Inches. 58 PP. Scarce original 1950's "High Society" magazine targeted at visitors to Miami and Miami Beach. Issues of "The Visitor" are filled with updates on important visitors to the city as well as advertisements for..... More