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  • Vintage ICE ATLAS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions 1946 Folio CLIMATE CHANGE Primary Source by Secretary of the Navy [Maps] [Climate Change] Vintage ICE ATLAS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions 1946 Folio CLIMATE CHANGE Primary Source
    Secretary of the Navy [Maps] [Climate Change]

    ICE ATLAS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions

    Compiled as a guide to Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions in the Northern Hemisphere. Containing a large range of observations and records presented in cartographic form. The charts and other data are arranged in seven geographical sections and the ice is classified according to navigability and seasonality. The wealth of historic information clearly presented in this ice atlas serve as a record of the environmental changes in the Arctic happening right now due to global warming.

    Published by the Hydrographic Office, United States Navy, under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy, Washington D.C., 1946. First and only edition. Hardcover, gilt titling and blind-stamped map on…

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    ICE ATLAS OF THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions

    Compiled as a guide to Arctic Sea and River Ice Conditions in the Northern Hemisphere. Containing a large range of observations and records presented in cartographic form. The charts and other data are arranged in seven geographical sections and the ice is classified according to navigability and seasonality. The wealth of historic information clearly presented in this ice atlas serve as a record of the environmental changes in the Arctic happening right now due to global warming.

    Published by the Hydrographic Office, United States Navy, under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy, Washington D.C., 1946. First and only edition. Hardcover, gilt titling and blind-stamped map on the front cover, original white plastic comb binding, elephant folio, 24.5" × 24.25", 106 pages, illustrated with 86 color maps, tables and charts. GOOD CONDITION: complete as issued, this very large format atlas has light warping, shelf rubbing, and some staining to the covers, the comb binding has a few broken combs but is holding well, internally, just some light wear, waviness, finger smudges and light signs of use, overall the maps and inner pages are tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Uncommon.

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  • VINTAGE ILLUSTRATED CHINESE TRADEMARK LABELS / LAO SHANG BIAO Chinese Graphic Design by Zuo Xuchu, compiler VINTAGE ILLUSTRATED CHINESE TRADEMARK LABELS / LAO SHANG BIAO Chinese Graphic Design
    Zuo Xuchu, compiler

    OLD TRADEMARKS / LAO SHANG BIO. Compiled by Zuo Xuchu. A book filled with reproductions of early Chinese trademark labels, each a work of art.

    Published by Shanghai Pictorial Publishing House, Shanghai, China, 1999. First edition, first printing. ISBN: 7805304580. This copy was originally purchased at the Shanghai Museum and has the museum's small bar code label on the back cover.

    Softcovers, French flaps, 8x11 inches, 176 pages. Illustrated with 100s of reproductions of colorful Chinese Trademark Labels. TEXT in CHINESE.

    VERY GOOD condition, the spine's plasticized overcoat has bubbling, otherwise the book is tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A solid, presentable copy.

    From the Publisher (roughly translated by Google): "Old Trademarks was published by Shanghai Pictorial Publishing House…

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    OLD TRADEMARKS / LAO SHANG BIO. Compiled by Zuo Xuchu. A book filled with reproductions of early Chinese trademark labels, each a work of art.

    Published by Shanghai Pictorial Publishing House, Shanghai, China, 1999. First edition, first printing. ISBN: 7805304580. This copy was originally purchased at the Shanghai Museum and has the museum's small bar code label on the back cover.

    Softcovers, French flaps, 8x11 inches, 176 pages. Illustrated with 100s of reproductions of colorful Chinese Trademark Labels. TEXT in CHINESE.

    VERY GOOD condition, the spine's plasticized overcoat has bubbling, otherwise the book is tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A solid, presentable copy.

    From the Publisher (roughly translated by Google): "Old Trademarks was published by Shanghai Pictorial Publishing House in January 1999. The author-compiler is Zuo Xuchu. The book displays the colorful illustrations of old Chinese trademarks. It also talks about the history of China's trademarks from ancient times to the present."

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  • VINTAGE Margaret Keane 12 BIG EYES NOTE CARDS w/ ENVELOPES Sisters of Seville by Margaret Keane [Cards] [Art] VINTAGE Margaret Keane 12 BIG EYES NOTE CARDS w/ ENVELOPES Sisters of Seville
    Margaret Keane [Cards] [Art]

    Twelve Original Margaret Keane Note Cards & Envelopes

    12 Cards, 12 Envelopes, 7" x 5", Blank inside. Printed in 1985 from her 1965 painting "Sisters of Seville." Erroneously attributed to her husband Walter Keane. Published by KEANEYE CO., San Francisco, California, printed in Japan. NEAR FINE CONDITION: as new, I removed one of the cards from the original shrink wrap to photograph it.

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  • Vintage POSTER Award Winning Children's Books CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNERS 1938 - 1988 by [Children's Literature Poster] Vintage POSTER Award Winning Children's Books CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNERS 1938 - 1988
    [Children's Literature Poster]

    Uncommon vintage LIBRARY POSTER illustrated with all the Dustjackets of the Caldecott Award Winning Children's Books from the Awards inception in 1938 to 1988.

    A Pictorial Record of The Caldecott Medal awarded each year for the most distinguished American Picture Book.

    Published for schools and libraries by the Treasure Trove Binder, USA, 1988. Poster, paper, printed in color, issued folded, 38" x 25" inches. With text indicating Illustrator, Author, Publisher and Date of Award beneath each dustjacket. Includes information on the Award, Randolph Caldecott, and an image of the Medal at the bottom of the poster. VERY GOOD CONDITION: folded as issued, light wear to the folds, one small closed edge tear on fold, a touch of toning, and a…

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    Uncommon vintage LIBRARY POSTER illustrated with all the Dustjackets of the Caldecott Award Winning Children's Books from the Awards inception in 1938 to 1988.

    A Pictorial Record of The Caldecott Medal awarded each year for the most distinguished American Picture Book.

    Published for schools and libraries by the Treasure Trove Binder, USA, 1988. Poster, paper, printed in color, issued folded, 38" x 25" inches. With text indicating Illustrator, Author, Publisher and Date of Award beneath each dustjacket. Includes information on the Award, Randolph Caldecott, and an image of the Medal at the bottom of the poster. VERY GOOD CONDITION: folded as issued, light wear to the folds, one small closed edge tear on fold, a touch of toning, and a few tiny spots of foxing, overall solid and bright.

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  • Vintage PUNK FLYER 1970s THE PANTIES Vacaville Band + Shitty Old Punk Ephemera by [Punk Flyer] Vintage PUNK FLYER 1970s THE PANTIES Vacaville Band + Shitty Old Punk Ephemera
    [Punk Flyer]

    Punk embodied juvenile delinquent culture with a psychobilly edginess that manifest in the late 1970s as herds of disaffected kids dealt with the social disintegration they saw around them. Stapled to poles and pasted up around town punk flyers are rare since they were made to be thrown away, totally unique cultural artifacts.

    Three pieces of original punk ephemera from the late 1970s:

    One Flyer from the Vacaville, California punk band THE PANTIES who played gigs all over the East Bay -

    Flyer, paper, printed on one side, 8.5" x 11" inches. GOOD CONDITION: horizontal fold, numerous pinholes in the margins and in the image, small droplet stain in bottom margin, small edgewear, penned notations by band member Jim on…

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    Punk embodied juvenile delinquent culture with a psychobilly edginess that manifest in the late 1970s as herds of disaffected kids dealt with the social disintegration they saw around them. Stapled to poles and pasted up around town punk flyers are rare since they were made to be thrown away, totally unique cultural artifacts.

    Three pieces of original punk ephemera from the late 1970s:

    One Flyer from the Vacaville, California punk band THE PANTIES who played gigs all over the East Bay -

    Flyer, paper, printed on one side, 8.5" x 11" inches. GOOD CONDITION: horizontal fold, numerous pinholes in the margins and in the image, small droplet stain in bottom margin, small edgewear, penned notations by band member Jim on the front, relevant penned note on verso, overall remains solid and bright.

    Punch-out DEVO postcard from the cover of their second studio album Duty Now for the Future - color postcard, 9.25" x 6.25" inches: GOOD CONDITION: corner creasing, pinholes in the margins, age toning, penned Christmas notations, names and addresses on the verso but remains solid and bright.

    Johnny Rotten themed printed birthday invitation - printed card, 5" x 4" inches folded: FAIR CONDITION: pinholes, tearing in the top margin, staining and wear, but remains extant which is pretty uncommon.

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  • Vintage SIGNED AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTION UNSUNG AMERICANS SUNG First Edition 1st Printing SIGNED BY Important Black "Father of the Blues" Composer W. C. HANDY by [African American] [Music] W. C. Handy Vintage SIGNED AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTION UNSUNG AMERICANS SUNG First Edition 1st Printing SIGNED BY Important Black "Father of the Blues" Composer W. C. HANDY
    [African American] [Music] W. C. Handy

    Hand SIGNED by African American Composer and Blues Musician W. C. HANDY in ink on the ffep.

    UNSUNG AMERICANS SUNG Edited by W. C. HANDY. Published by Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. New York City [rubber stamped], 1944. First edition, First printing. Hardbound in original dark blue textured cloth with gilt printing on the front cover, 11" x 7.5", 236 pages, illustrated with a photographic frontispiece portrait of Handy, two full page photographic illustrations, and eight full page illustrations of African Americans from sketches by Beauford De Laney, and musical scores. VERY GOOD CONDITION: a few droplet stains and light wear to the covers, internally, toning to the pastedown and a penned gift inscription from the former owner Kitty Dalton,…

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    Hand SIGNED by African American Composer and Blues Musician W. C. HANDY in ink on the ffep.

    UNSUNG AMERICANS SUNG Edited by W. C. HANDY. Published by Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. New York City [rubber stamped], 1944. First edition, First printing. Hardbound in original dark blue textured cloth with gilt printing on the front cover, 11" x 7.5", 236 pages, illustrated with a photographic frontispiece portrait of Handy, two full page photographic illustrations, and eight full page illustrations of African Americans from sketches by Beauford De Laney, and musical scores. VERY GOOD CONDITION: a few droplet stains and light wear to the covers, internally, toning to the pastedown and a penned gift inscription from the former owner Kitty Dalton, a chorus girl for Billy Rose on the ffep, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked.

    Handy's important musical and cultural collection of song tributes to outstanding African Americans, explores the different dimensions of musical development that exist within Black culture, while also highlighting the struggle and triumph that exist for people of color. Includes poetry, illustrations, children's songs, choral works, scenes from major works, and art songs. Handy, the "Father of the Blues" composed the music for Phillis Wheatley poetry, and collaborated with Langston Hughes on a number of his poems as did Margaret Bonds, there are over 30 contributors including jazz luminaries Eubie Blake, James P. Johnson, Andy Razaf, Luckey Roberts and Ismay Andrews.

    William Christopher Handy (1873-1958) born to former slaves, W. C. Handy was one of the first to compose, play and publish a steady stream of blues, spiritual arrangements, marches, hymns, and miscellaneous songs. His collections include Blues: An Anthology (1941), and A Book of Negro Spirituals (1938). His books include: Negro Authors and Composers of the United States (1936), Father of the Blues (1941), and Unsung American Sung (1944).

    Beauford De Laney (1901-1979) Noted African American Artist.

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  • Vintage THE ORIGINAL TOM OF FINLAND CIRCUS Gay Leather Lifestyle Erotica by TOM OF FINLAND Vintage THE ORIGINAL TOM OF FINLAND CIRCUS Gay Leather Lifestyle Erotica
    TOM OF FINLAND

    THE ORIGINAL TOM OF FINLAND'S CIRCUS

    No publication information, circa 1970, illustrated by Tom of Finland, illustrated paper wrappers, side staple bound, 8.5" x 11", 40 un-numbered pages, richly illustrated throughout in duotone. Contains the short story "Pekka at the Circus" by Edward D. Wood, Jr. VERY GOOD CONDITION: a touch of light wear / age, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Scarce.

    Tom of Finland [pseudonym, Touko Laaksonen (Finnish, 1920-1991)] was a major figure in twentieth century gay culture.

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  • Vintage TOM OF FINLAND KAKE 2 Leather Lifestyle Gay Erotica Illustrated Monograph by Tom Of Finland Vintage TOM OF FINLAND KAKE 2 Leather Lifestyle Gay Erotica Illustrated Monograph
    Tom Of Finland

    KAKE 2

    An uncommon issue circa 1970 with no publication information. Illustrated by Tom of Finland, illustrated paper wrappers, side staple bound, 8.5" x 11", 32 un-numbered pages printed on one side only in black and white. VERY GOOD CONDITION: a touch of light wear / age, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Scarce.

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  • Vintage TOM OF FINLAND LARK IN THE PARK Erotic Gay Male Sexual Culture by Tom Of Finland Vintage TOM OF FINLAND LARK IN THE PARK Erotic Gay Male Sexual Culture
    Tom Of Finland

    LARK IN THE PARK

    No publication information, circa 1970, illustrated by Tom of Finland, illustrated paper wrappers, side staple bound, 8.5" x 11", 40 un-numbered pages including covers, printed in black & white with yellow printed borders. VERY GOOD CONDITION: a touch of light wear / age, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Uncommon.

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  • Vintage TRAVELLING SALESMAN'S STAND UP FLIP CHART for SELLING SUNSET BOOKS, 1976 by Sunset Books Vintage TRAVELLING SALESMAN'S STAND UP FLIP CHART for SELLING SUNSET BOOKS, 1976
    Sunset Books

    TRAVELLING SALESMAN'S / PUBLISHER'S REPRESENTATIVE STAND UP FLIP CHART for SELLING SUNSET BOOKS, 1976. Large, stiff vinyl binder with an accordion back that opens to create its own stand. Front cover disbound but present. This large presentation binder made by National Specialty Manufacturing Company. Inside the binder is a metal strip with numerous, strong, metal rings. Large clear sleeves containing printed illustrated sales information are bound by the metal rings. The sheets measure 17x14 inches. 22 large printed information and illustration sheets are meant to convince potential book stores and magazine shops to carry SUNSET BOOK PUBLICATIONS. Condition: The front cover of the large binder is disbound, there is wear to the binders edges and folds, the inner pages and…

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    TRAVELLING SALESMAN'S / PUBLISHER'S REPRESENTATIVE STAND UP FLIP CHART for SELLING SUNSET BOOKS, 1976. Large, stiff vinyl binder with an accordion back that opens to create its own stand. Front cover disbound but present. This large presentation binder made by National Specialty Manufacturing Company. Inside the binder is a metal strip with numerous, strong, metal rings. Large clear sleeves containing printed illustrated sales information are bound by the metal rings. The sheets measure 17x14 inches. 22 large printed information and illustration sheets are meant to convince potential book stores and magazine shops to carry SUNSET BOOK PUBLICATIONS. Condition: The front cover of the large binder is disbound, there is wear to the binders edges and folds, the inner pages and documents are clean, clear and bright. This Vintage Publisher's Representative Selling Tool has lost its place in today's world. Sad! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This item is very large and very heavy and will be expensive to ship, requiring substantial additional shipping charges. After placing your order you will be notified of the additional charges and be able to accept or reject them before your payment is processed. Or you can contact us ahead of time to find out the shipping charge to your country. Thanks.

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  • WALTERS & RELATED FAMILIES - an ARCHIVE of GENEALOGY MATERIALS by Mamie Waters, et al WALTERS & RELATED FAMILIES - an ARCHIVE of GENEALOGY MATERIALS
    Mamie Waters, et al

    Substantial archive of genealogical materials, including handwritten notes, letters, charts, etc., lots of ephemera, articles, documents, photographs, computer printouts and disks, family trees, etc. etc. FOUR 3 RING BINDERS STUFFED with MATERIAL, plus two books, one on Early Fairchild Families and one on Lauderdale County, Mississippi. From the Estate of MAMIE WALTERS late of Crockett, California, b. 1947 d. 2018, who clearly was the gatherer, writer, and compiler of the materials. Appears to have been gathered and written by Mamie Walters for a book she hoped to publish on the WALTERS and related families. Much of the material seems to have been gathered and written in the 2000s, up until her death in 2018. What I can glean from the…

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    Substantial archive of genealogical materials, including handwritten notes, letters, charts, etc., lots of ephemera, articles, documents, photographs, computer printouts and disks, family trees, etc. etc. FOUR 3 RING BINDERS STUFFED with MATERIAL, plus two books, one on Early Fairchild Families and one on Lauderdale County, Mississippi. From the Estate of MAMIE WALTERS late of Crockett, California, b. 1947 d. 2018, who clearly was the gatherer, writer, and compiler of the materials. Appears to have been gathered and written by Mamie Walters for a book she hoped to publish on the WALTERS and related families. Much of the material seems to have been gathered and written in the 2000s, up until her death in 2018. What I can glean from the material is that her main genealogical roots are WALTERS and FAIRCHILD, and that her early roots include Mississippi, among other places. The materials are all either 3 hole punched and in the rings of the binder, or stuffed loosely into the binders. All are clean and legible though in various states of handling, showing creases and use. The two books have relevant handwritten notes and marks. A jumbled treasure of genealogy. Have Fun!!! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This archive is very heavy and will be very expensive to ship Internationally, requiring very substantial additional shipping charges. After placing your order you will be notified of the additional charges and be able to accept or reject them before your payment is processed. Or you can contact us ahead of time to find out the shipping charge to your country. Thanks.

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  • WAR & THE HOLOCAUST, by ILLAN PALAT Shoah RUSSIAN TEXT by ILLAN PALAT WAR & THE HOLOCAUST, by ILLAN PALAT Shoah RUSSIAN TEXT
    ILLAN PALAT

    WAR AND THE HOLOCAUST, by ILLAN PALAT.

    TEXT IN RUSSIAN, except for an 8 page section in English.

    Self published, San Francisco, 2004. Printed by Anzori Printing.

    Softcovers, 8.5x11 inches, 211 pages. Illustrated with some b&w photographs.

    VERY GOOD condition, just lightly used, tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked.

    About the author ILLAN PALAT (from the BLAVATNIK ARCHIVE website):

    ******Illan Palat was born on April 10, 1924, in Ukraine. When he was three, his family had their property confiscated and was forced to move to the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. They lived and worked in Birofeld, a local kolkhoz, until Palat's father learned accounting and relocated his family to Birobidzhan. Palat was drafted in October 1942, underwent infantry training, and…

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    WAR AND THE HOLOCAUST, by ILLAN PALAT.

    TEXT IN RUSSIAN, except for an 8 page section in English.

    Self published, San Francisco, 2004. Printed by Anzori Printing.

    Softcovers, 8.5x11 inches, 211 pages. Illustrated with some b&w photographs.

    VERY GOOD condition, just lightly used, tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked.

    About the author ILLAN PALAT (from the BLAVATNIK ARCHIVE website):

    ******Illan Palat was born on April 10, 1924, in Ukraine. When he was three, his family had their property confiscated and was forced to move to the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. They lived and worked in Birofeld, a local kolkhoz, until Palat's father learned accounting and relocated his family to Birobidzhan. Palat was drafted in October 1942, underwent infantry training, and was sent to the front. His first combat experience was in the Battle of Kursk, where he fought on the front line in a 45mm anti-tank artillery unit. The battles were brutal, and Palat's unit suffered heavy losses. There were intermittent shortages of food and water, but there was also a strong sense of camaraderie among all soldiers, regardless of their backgrounds. In late 1943, Palat was severely wounded in the leg; he was saved by another solider, who carried him off the battlefield and into a local house. After eight months of hospitalization and multiple surgeries, Palat returned to Birobidzhan on crutches. Of the forty-three young men who were drafted from Birobidzhan with him, only two would come back. After demobilization, Palat worked as a watchmaker in Birobidzhan, until doctors advised him to move to a warmer climate because of his wound. In 1947, Palat moved to Tbilisi, Georgia, where he worked in construction. In 1977, he moved to United States and lived in New York and San Francisco. In addition to working as a contractor, he wrote the books A SOLDIER FROM BIROBIDZHAN and THE WAR AND THE HOLOCAUST.******

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  • WASHBURN FAMILY of NEW YORK Frank S. Washburn, Elizabeth R. Washburn, Irene Russell Washburn, WILL DISBURSEMENTS 1936, PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUATIONS 1957 WASHBURN FAMILY of NEW YORK Frank S. Washburn, Elizabeth R. Washburn, Irene Russell Washburn, WILL DISBURSEMENTS 1936, PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUATIONS 1957

    WILL DISBURSEMENTS & PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUATION related to THE WASHBURN FAMILY of NEW YORK: FRANK S. WASHBURN, b. 1855 d. 1922;

    IRENE RUSSELL WASHBURN, b. 1856 d. 1957; ELIZABETH R. WASHBURN, b. 1906 d. (?). Frank S. Washburn, b. 1855 d. 1922 at age 67, founded CYANAMID CORP. in 1907 and was its President and Chairman of the Board. He was a Cornell Graduate, class of 1883. He was a Trustee of Cornell from 1895 to 1902. This Lot Consists of Two Multi Page Legal Documents: (1) IRENE RUSSELL WASHBURN as Trustee of the trust created for ELIZABETH R. WASHBURN under the Last Will and Testament of FRANK S. WASHBURN, deceased. ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TRUSTEE. Carbon typescript in legal…

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    WILL DISBURSEMENTS & PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUATION related to THE WASHBURN FAMILY of NEW YORK: FRANK S. WASHBURN, b. 1855 d. 1922;

    IRENE RUSSELL WASHBURN, b. 1856 d. 1957; ELIZABETH R. WASHBURN, b. 1906 d. (?). Frank S. Washburn, b. 1855 d. 1922 at age 67, founded CYANAMID CORP. in 1907 and was its President and Chairman of the Board. He was a Cornell Graduate, class of 1883. He was a Trustee of Cornell from 1895 to 1902. This Lot Consists of Two Multi Page Legal Documents: (1) IRENE RUSSELL WASHBURN as Trustee of the trust created for ELIZABETH R. WASHBURN under the Last Will and Testament of FRANK S. WASHBURN, deceased. ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDINGS OF TRUSTEE. Carbon typescript in legal paper covers, prepared by Forrest Hyde, Attorney, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York. Signed by Elizabeth R. Washburn and Irene Russell Washburn. Also signed by a Westchester County, New York, Notary Public, along with his official bindstamp. 24 pages, carbons, 8.5x12 inches, paper blue lined at the margins, stapled at the top, in a blue paper cover, folded for filing. Contains lots of monetary disbursements, sales and purchases of various stocks and bonds (including lots of Cyanamid Corp), dividends, etc. Dated, where signed by the Washburns, March and April 1936. VERY GOOD condition, some creasing to the edges of the covers, signs of handling to the pages, otherwise a solid document with printing that is bright, clean, clear and fully legible. (2) ESTATE of IRENE RUSSELL WASHBURN. Carbon Copy of a Professional Valuation of the Personal Property of Irene Russell Washburn, taken after her death, and dated January 1957. This piece by piece valuation was undertaken by a Professional Auctioneer retained by the Guaranty Trust Company of New York. 12 pages, carbons, 11x16 inch paper, stapled at the top. The personal property is in sections by room, i.e. LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, UPSTAIRS FOYER, and sometimes by category, i.e. STERLING SILVER. Only FAIR condition, the paper has browned, some of the carbon typescript is blurred and hard to read, the pages are all tearing and chipping at the bottom blank margin and some at the top margin as well, there are relevant handwritten notes and marks throughout, there are numerous folds where this has been folded into a small size. Nonetheless a complete and interesting inventory valuation of the entire personal property of Irene Russell Washburn at the time of her death in 1957. Dated January 1957, the year of the death of Irene Russell Washburn.

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  • WHAT SHALL WE DO WITHOUT US? KENNETH PATCHEN Illustrated Poems **SIGNED** First Edition by Kenneth Patchen, James Laughlin WHAT SHALL WE DO WITHOUT US? KENNETH PATCHEN Illustrated Poems **SIGNED** First Edition
    Kenneth Patchen, James Laughlin

    WHAT SHALL WE DO WITHOUT US? The VOICE and VISION of KENNETH PATCHEN, with an afterword by JAMES LAUGHLIN.

    SIGNED on the title page by MIRIAM PATCHEN and JAMES LAUGHLIN. Additionally SIGNED on the copyright page by CAROLYN ROBERTSON and (JAMES ROBERTSON?? His signature is always very difficult). Their signatures are next to the printed statement "A YOLLA BOLLY PRESS BOOK". Carolyn and James Robertson founded and ran the Yolla Bolly Press, Covelo, Mendocino County, California. James Robertson died in 2001. I believe Carolyn Robertson is still involved with the Press.

    A Yolla Bolly Press Book Published by Sierra Club Books, San Francisco, 1984. First Edition, so stated at the top of the copyright page (published simultaneously in softcover…

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    WHAT SHALL WE DO WITHOUT US? The VOICE and VISION of KENNETH PATCHEN, with an afterword by JAMES LAUGHLIN.

    SIGNED on the title page by MIRIAM PATCHEN and JAMES LAUGHLIN. Additionally SIGNED on the copyright page by CAROLYN ROBERTSON and (JAMES ROBERTSON?? His signature is always very difficult). Their signatures are next to the printed statement "A YOLLA BOLLY PRESS BOOK". Carolyn and James Robertson founded and ran the Yolla Bolly Press, Covelo, Mendocino County, California. James Robertson died in 2001. I believe Carolyn Robertson is still involved with the Press.

    A Yolla Bolly Press Book Published by Sierra Club Books, San Francisco, 1984. First Edition, so stated at the top of the copyright page (published simultaneously in softcover and hardcover). ISBN: 0871568187.

    Softcovers, 8.5x12 inches, ILLUSTRATED with 37 COLOR PLATES sandwiched between a few prelim text pages and the 24 page afterword by Laughlin. Each of the color plates is printed on its own leaf (i.e. blank backsides).

    VERY GOOD condition, the covers have some light toning to the spine and margins, otherwise tight, bright, clean and unmarked. An attractive, very presentable copy.

    SCARCE with the SIGNATURES of Miriam PATCHEN (b.1914 d.2000), James LAUGHLIN (b.1914 d.1997), Carolyn ROBERTSON, and James ROBERTSON (d.2001).

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  • WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE Advance Reading Copy / Uncorrected Proof by Maria Semple WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE Advance Reading Copy / Uncorrected Proof
    Maria Semple

    WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE, by Maria Semple.

    ADVANCE READING COPY / UNCORRECTED PROOF.

    Published by Little, Brown and Company, New York, 2012. This Advance / Proof has the FIRST EDITION statement and the number line starting at "1" on the copyright page but was printed PRIOR to the release of the book. The front cover has the statement "Coming in August 2012" and the back cover has upcoming marketing and promotion information.

    SOFTCOVERS, 6x9 inches, 326 pages.

    GOOD condition, there is a crease to the bottom front corner of the book, leaving a crease to that corner of the covers and inner pages; there is some edge and spine end wear; otherwise just lightly used, the spine is…

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    WHERE'D YOU GO BERNADETTE, by Maria Semple.

    ADVANCE READING COPY / UNCORRECTED PROOF.

    Published by Little, Brown and Company, New York, 2012. This Advance / Proof has the FIRST EDITION statement and the number line starting at "1" on the copyright page but was printed PRIOR to the release of the book. The front cover has the statement "Coming in August 2012" and the back cover has upcoming marketing and promotion information.

    SOFTCOVERS, 6x9 inches, 326 pages.

    GOOD condition, there is a crease to the bottom front corner of the book, leaving a crease to that corner of the covers and inner pages; there is some edge and spine end wear; otherwise just lightly used, the spine is smooth, the pages are tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked.

    The Little, Brown & Company Advance Reading Copy / Uncorrected Proof of this book is hard to find.

    The book is GREAT, the movie is mediocre.

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  • WILDLY DESIGNED CERAMIC TEAPOTS by ARTISTS Illustrated Catalog 2011 WILDLY DESIGNED CERAMIC TEAPOTS by ARTISTS Illustrated Catalog 2011

    HOT TEA!

    A Fully Illustrated Color Catalogue of Wild and Wonderful TEAPOTS created by ARTISTS. Published by Del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles, California, 2011. Paper covers, bound with plastic clip band, 8.5x11", approximately 70 unnumbered pages. Teapots by many artists, with examples of their works. VERY GOOD condition, some light signs of handling.

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  • WILLIAM EVERSON (Brother Antoninus) - BLOOD OF THE POET - WONDERFUL LONG INSCRIPTION by EDITOR First Edition by William Everson, Brother Antoninus, Albert Gelpi WILLIAM EVERSON (Brother Antoninus) - BLOOD OF THE POET - WONDERFUL LONG INSCRIPTION by EDITOR First Edition
    William Everson, Brother Antoninus, Albert Gelpi

    THE BLOOD OF THE POET, by WILLIAM EVERSON (aka BROTHER ANTONINUS). Published by Broken Moon Press, Seattle, 1994. First Edition, First Printing, with the number line starting at 1. Softcovers, 6x9", 278 pages. Long INSCRIPTION on the half title-page by the book's Editor, ALBERT GELPI: "Inscribed for Dennis / Who met Bro. Antoninus at about the same time as I did, & who printed a beautiful broadside of "The Rose of Solitude" / with much love from Al / July 17, 1994". Below the inscription is a handwritten poem, I believe this is a transcription of an Everson poem, handwritten on this page by the Editor, Albert Gelpi. Dennis Turner, to whom this book is Inscribed, was a San Francisco…

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    THE BLOOD OF THE POET, by WILLIAM EVERSON (aka BROTHER ANTONINUS). Published by Broken Moon Press, Seattle, 1994. First Edition, First Printing, with the number line starting at 1. Softcovers, 6x9", 278 pages. Long INSCRIPTION on the half title-page by the book's Editor, ALBERT GELPI: "Inscribed for Dennis / Who met Bro. Antoninus at about the same time as I did, & who printed a beautiful broadside of "The Rose of Solitude" / with much love from Al / July 17, 1994". Below the inscription is a handwritten poem, I believe this is a transcription of an Everson poem, handwritten on this page by the Editor, Albert Gelpi. Dennis Turner, to whom this book is Inscribed, was a San Francisco Doctor who was a Friend of Many Poets and Artists, and who was also a Fine-Printer in his early days, especially while he was at Harvard. He died in 2013. The book is in FINE, basically UNREAD condition. A beautiful, inscribed copy.

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  • WOMAN'S KOREAN WAR ARCHIVE - FEMALE MARINE CORPS SERGEANT - 1950s USMC "WAR GAL" by Sergeant Lorraine Alexander WOMAN'S KOREAN WAR ARCHIVE - FEMALE MARINE CORPS SERGEANT - 1950s USMC "WAR GAL"
    Sergeant Lorraine Alexander

    Archive of papers related to LORRAINE ALEXANDER, who in the early 1950s served in the U.S. MARINE CORPS, starting as a Private and rising to the rank of a Staff Sergeant.

    Consists of:

    * Lorraine Alexander's Armed Forces Military ID, which has her photo, fingerprints, and physical statistics - Blonde, Blue Eyes, 5'6", 130 pounds. * An 8x10 photograph of Platoon 6-A, Third Recruit Battalion, a female battalion. Dated Nov. 9th 1950. Photograph taken at Marine Corps Training Center, Parris Island, South Carolina. * Official USMC document/letter appointing Lorraine Alexander as a Private First Class in the Marine Corps. Dated 14 December 1950. * Official USMC document/letter appointing Lorraine E. Alexander as a Corporal. Dated 21 May 1951. * Official…

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    Archive of papers related to LORRAINE ALEXANDER, who in the early 1950s served in the U.S. MARINE CORPS, starting as a Private and rising to the rank of a Staff Sergeant.

    Consists of:

    * Lorraine Alexander's Armed Forces Military ID, which has her photo, fingerprints, and physical statistics - Blonde, Blue Eyes, 5'6", 130 pounds. * An 8x10 photograph of Platoon 6-A, Third Recruit Battalion, a female battalion. Dated Nov. 9th 1950. Photograph taken at Marine Corps Training Center, Parris Island, South Carolina. * Official USMC document/letter appointing Lorraine Alexander as a Private First Class in the Marine Corps. Dated 14 December 1950. * Official USMC document/letter appointing Lorraine E. Alexander as a Corporal. Dated 21 May 1951. * Official USMC document/letter appointing Lorraine E. Alexander as a Sergeant. Dated 23 November 1951. * Two official separation papers dated October 1953. * Honorable Discharge certificate, dated October 1953. * Certificate of Good Conduct award, dated October 4, 1953. * A document from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts honoring Lorraine Alexander for serving in the Korean War. It is Signed by the Governor of Massachusetts (likely autopen). Undated.* Certificate of Service card - showing period of active duty as 5 October 1950 to 4 October 1953. * A personal and sentimental letter to Lorraine "Lo" from another female Marine. From the letter: "If circumstances be so that we don't see each other after our TOUR, I'd like you to know that knowing you has brought me uncountable wealth. / Millie." Millie added a handwritten note to the letter, ending it with: "WAR GALS!". * A letter from the President of The University of Maryland, Harry Clifton Byrd, on his Office of the President stationery. HANDWRITTEN and SIGNED. It is addressed to Corporal Alexander. "Dear Corporal Alexander / Enclosed are four tickets to the football game Saturday for the four girls I was placed in front of Monday morning. Hope to see you all at College Park. / Sincerely, H.C. Byrd". This letter comes with its envelope, postmarked 1952, sent to Quantico, Virginia. (Tickets are not present) * A letter from the President of The University of Maryland, H.C. Byrd, on his Office of the President stationery. HANDWRITTEN and SIGNED. It is addressed to Corporals Alexander and Walters. In it Byrd says he is enclosing four tickets for the University's final football game of the season, against West Virginia. The letter is undated. (Tickets are not present.)* A ticket stub for a University of Maryland vs. North Carolina game on October 20, 1951. The game was played at BYRD stadium. The ticket states: "President's Box" on the left edge. * A document relating to "mustering out" payment for Lorraine E. Alexander, SSGT, USMC.* A 1960 invoice for a wedding dinner for 76, including a 75 piece 2-tiered wedding cake. Sent to Miss Lorraine Alexander. Her wedding perhaps?

    CONDITION: Some creases, closed tears, folds, a bit of foxing, and other signs of age and handling, but everything remains solid, clean and clear.

    About Women in the Marines during the Korean War (from the USMC website):

    "In 1950, fewer than five years after World War II ended, the United States found itself once again confronted by a war for which it was unprepared. As before, a downsized military establishment rushed to call up, draft and recruit manpower, but recruitment numbers fell short of military requirements.

    And just as in previous wars, the services turned again to American women, asking them to leave their homes, jobs and families to serve their country.

    In March 1950, at the beginning of the Korean war, there were only 28 regular officer and 496 regular enlisted women Marines.By June 1950, the women Marines were authorized to comprise 100 officers, 10 warrant officers and 1,000 enlistees. Officers were trained at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, while enlisted women were trained at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina."

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  • WOVEN WIRES: MODERN ZULU WIRE WEAVING Illustrated **SIGNED & INSCRIBED** by Laura Ponter WOVEN WIRES: MODERN ZULU WIRE WEAVING Illustrated **SIGNED & INSCRIBED**
    Laura Ponter

    WOVEN WIRES: the ART of MODERN ZULU WIRE WEAVING, by Laura Ponter, illustrated by Camille Stabler.

    SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the AUTHOR on the first page: "To Florence Graham / The weave of freedom begins with simple thoughts and basic materials and a spirit of humanness / Laura Ponter".

    Published by Spirits in Stone Press, Glen Ellen, California, 2008. First Edition, so stated. ISBN: 9780615214177.

    Softcovers, 9x10 inches, 64 pages. Illustrated throughout.

    VERY GOOD condition, just lightly used, tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A solid, very nice copy.

    From the rear cover: "Woven Wires is an introduction to the history, technique and beauty of the modern art of weaving with wires. It is one person's journey into the…

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    WOVEN WIRES: the ART of MODERN ZULU WIRE WEAVING, by Laura Ponter, illustrated by Camille Stabler.

    SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the AUTHOR on the first page: "To Florence Graham / The weave of freedom begins with simple thoughts and basic materials and a spirit of humanness / Laura Ponter".

    Published by Spirits in Stone Press, Glen Ellen, California, 2008. First Edition, so stated. ISBN: 9780615214177.

    Softcovers, 9x10 inches, 64 pages. Illustrated throughout.

    VERY GOOD condition, just lightly used, tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A solid, very nice copy.

    From the rear cover: "Woven Wires is an introduction to the history, technique and beauty of the modern art of weaving with wires. It is one person's journey into the growing craft art of the Zulu people of South Africa."

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  • WWII LIBERATION OF BRITTANY French Book INSCRIBED IN HONOR OF GENERAL EARNEST, one of the Liberators of La Bretagne by Alain LE GRAND and Alain LE BERRE WWII LIBERATION OF BRITTANY French Book INSCRIBED IN HONOR OF GENERAL EARNEST, one of the Liberators of La Bretagne
    Alain LE GRAND and Alain LE BERRE

    LA BRETAGNE A` L'E?PREUVE, by Alain LE GRAND and Alain LE BERRE. Published by Edition Daoulan, Bannalec, France, 1992. ISBN 2950656501.

    FRENCH BOOK on the battles in BRITTANY for the liberation of France in WWII. A comprehensive work. Softcovers, 6.5x9.5 inches (17x23.5 cm), 607 pages. A comprehensive work. Interspersed with b&w photographs.

    WARMLY INSCRIBED by the AUTHOR Alain Le Berre on the entire half-title page. The inscription is in French (photograph supplied). My limited French translates it as:

    "Paris, 11.18.1994 / General EARNEST was one of the liberators of Brittany in August 1944. It is a great honor and greatly satisfying to be able to give his daughter and grand-daughter a copy of "La Bretagne à l'Épreuve", in remembrance…

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    LA BRETAGNE A` L'E?PREUVE, by Alain LE GRAND and Alain LE BERRE. Published by Edition Daoulan, Bannalec, France, 1992. ISBN 2950656501.

    FRENCH BOOK on the battles in BRITTANY for the liberation of France in WWII. A comprehensive work. Softcovers, 6.5x9.5 inches (17x23.5 cm), 607 pages. A comprehensive work. Interspersed with b&w photographs.

    WARMLY INSCRIBED by the AUTHOR Alain Le Berre on the entire half-title page. The inscription is in French (photograph supplied). My limited French translates it as:

    "Paris, 11.18.1994 / General EARNEST was one of the liberators of Brittany in August 1944. It is a great honor and greatly satisfying to be able to give his daughter and grand-daughter a copy of "La Bretagne à l'Épreuve", in remembrance also of our meeting in Audierne on 20 September 1994. // A. Le Berre // Equally in honor of the GI's who died for the liberation of Brittany and France."

    VERY GOOD condition, the covers have some shelf wear and rubs, internally tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked.

    The inscription makes this book worth holding close to the heart.

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