Chambers andrew jackson (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 48 pages. In Stock.

40 pp. 12mo. Written 1904 . Printed 1947. Written 1904 . Printed 1947. 40 pp. 12mo. Mintz: "The Chambers family crossed the plains in 1845, wintered at the Dalles, later moved on to Oregon City, and finally settled at Tualatin Plains. Chambers was a participant in the Indian Wars of 1855-56. This very scarce little book was written in 1904, but not printed until 1947, when only a few copies were done." Howes C 270; Mi "aa"; Mintz 85; Smith 1610. Howes C 270; Mi "aa"; Mintz 85; Smith 1610 Srtraple, unprinted wrappers. Fine.…

First Edition. First Edition. One of 425 copies (this being No. 50). A portfolio of 156 bird portraits with a companion biography of the naturalist and Grayson's notes on the plates. Grayson has been hitherto largely unknown. This lavish reproduction of his paintings and the accompanying biography bring to a wider audience a recognition of his place in American ornithological history. Prospectus laid in. Fine, in a Near Fine tan dutch linen tray case with just a bit of spotting to the bottom of the case not affecting any of the interior or plates and some bowing to the case lid. Companion volume is Fine in the same cloth and gold-stamped leather labels in a Fine matching slipcase. Portfolio: 160 leaves, 25 x 19 inches; companion volume: 436 pages, 12 x 9 inches, printed in Monotype and handset Van Djick and handset Castellar capitals on Coventry Rag paper in two weights (heavy weight for the plates, light weight for the text) from the Parson Paper Mill.…