Boy Scouts of America, 1968. Hewitt, Don. First Edition. Pamphlet. 33 page pamphlet featuring colorful paintings of the various flags that have flown in America from the Viking standard in 1003 to the modern stars and stripes. A quirky and educational piece of Americana in very good condition. More
Jackdaw Publications, 1966. This is a large decorative portfolio containing reprints of primary sources from the struggle for women's rights in America. Complete and intact on heavy cardstock. A very curious complilation. More
Houghton Mifflin, 1889. Pamphlet. Riverside Literature Series Number 83. Pamphlet spine was reinforced with a black strip sometime in the past. Features text and explanatory notes for Eliot's classic novel Silas Marner. More
American Mercury, 1935. Paperback. Edges are beaten, several pages have the upper right corner ripped which appears to be the original owner's method of "dog-earing" favorite pages. Advertisements at front and back of magazine are of particular note. Featuring works by William Faulkner, Ford Maddox Ford, and many others. More
Haldeman-Julius Company, 1922. Pamphlet. This is a lot of 20 "Little Blue Books" published between 1922-24 by the Haldeman-Julius Company, valued individually between $10-20. Emanuel Haldeman-Julius was a prolific publisher, editor, author, and social reformer who spearheaded the socialist Appeal to Reason press from 1919 until 1978. His flagship series... More
Supreme Magic, 1969. Pamphlet. This is a 1969 reprint of the 1947 hardcover original. An illustrated guide to various magic tricks and mentalism exercises. More
University of Chicago Press, 2008/2012. First Edition. Hardcover. Shelf wear to edges of dust jacket, otherwise very good all around. The rediscovery of The Chicagoan magazine, a short-lived counterpart to The New Yorker, was an exciting moment for us residents of the Windy City, exciting enough to lead to the... More
Clearinghouse Publication, 1979. Pamphlet. This is an original government-issued pamphlet from 1979 and not one of the many reprints available. This is a handbook for reporting discrimination and holding the government accountable for civil rights violations. While most of the addresses and specific advices for reporting are presumably no longer... More
Jackdaw Publications, 1966. This is a large decorative portfolio containing reprints of primary sources from the 1300s. Complete and intact on heavy cardstock. A very curious complilation. More
Oxford Clarendon Press, 1902. Embossed with University of Chicago Library mark, which is stamped over with withdrawal stamp. As this is stitched and unbound as issued, it is a rather fragile piece with some staining and tearing on its edges. Interior is remarkably bright and unmarred for what is essentially... More
Ohio University Press, 1976. Paperback. Large tear on back cover and some general scuffing around edges. This is a scarce early issue of the noted film theory and criticism quarterly journal. More
Cowman Publications, 1960. Pamphlet. At the time of listing, we were able to find no other comparable sales of this title, making this odd evangelical pamphlet an exceptional rarity. This no-frills children's story is the tale of little Tim and Paul's quest to convert the evil Chinese Communists to American... More
Houghton Mifflin, 1886. Pamphlet. Riverside Literature Series Number 2, March 24, 1886. Features text and explanatory notes for both Longfellow's narrative romantic poem of life at Plymouth Rock ("Miles Standish") and the shorter "Elizabeth," both written in hexameter. More
McLoughlin Bros, 1890. Pamphlet. In protective overwrap. Printed on treated linen and with a hand-sewn binding. Superficial damage on front and back covers, but binding is sound. Biggest issue is the section of the front cover paste down that is missing, and price reflects that. A delightful old nursery rhyme... More
American Library Association, 1967. First Edition, First Printing. Pamphlet. This is an exceptionally rare pamphlet cowritten by activist librarian Morris and legendary Czech illustrator Sasek, inscribed by Morris inside front cover. Adapted from Sasek's This Is San Francisco picture book, this pamphlet was given to attendees of the American Library... More
Oceana Publications, 1962. Pamphlet. This is a vintage 64 page pamphlet for young people about the virtue of organized labor. This was intended for use in schools or libraries and comes with discussion questions on topics like social justice. At the time of this listing, we were able to find... More
Ozark Music Company, 1915. Pamphlet. Edges are curled, and the linen has come away at the bottom of the spine. Binding is sound however. Staining and soiling throughout as this was printed quite cheaply and staple bound with a linen cover. This is a turn-of-the-century song book of evangelical Christian... More
Stecher Lithographic Co., 1916. Original wraps. Large tear on front cover, otherwise very good and clean. This is a charmingly illustrated children's Christmas story in verse with Price's illustrations on every page. Following her career as an illustrator, Price would go on to co-found the Fisher-Price toy company. More
Craig Press, 1969. Pamphlet. Rushdoony's 56-page pamphlet analyzes the statistics and studies surrounding global overpopulation and proposes a simple solution, which is, surprisingly, Jesus. More
Golden Press, 1977. Paperback. This is a 224-page Disney comic book with activities and games in the back. Cover has some rubbing and creasing around the edges and two superficial tears on front cover. Date stamped inside front cover. More