1842 LAND TRANSFER DEED from Edmund SCANTLAND (aka SCANLAND) and his wife Ann SCANTLAND to Joseph ROBERTS. Attorney was L. LINDSEY. Land was located in FRANKLIN COUNTY, KENTUCKY. The land transfer deed was HANDWRITTEN by ATTORNEY L. LINDSEY of the notable Lindsey family of Frankfort, Kentucky. Single fold 8x12.25 inch sheet to make FOUR PAGES, three of which are filled with writing. There is also a smaller single page attached to the back of the document. FAIR condition. The document was folded for storage and has several horizontal and a single vertical fold; there is some foxing, light water staining, creases from handling, and some closed tears at the folds; nonetheless still a solid deed with writing that is bright and fully legible. An interesting historic document from Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky.

1849 KENTUCKY CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION SIGNATURE BOOK with SIGNATURES of 95 COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES, plus Sergeant at Arms, Reporters, etc. The Constitutional Convention signatory Sign In notebook was owned by THOMAS N. LINDSEY, member of the notable LINDSEY FAMILY of FRANKFORT KENTUCKY. Thomas N. Lindsey was the Representative of Franklin County, Kentucky. His signature is on the backside of the first page. The Signature Book is 3x5 inches and filled with blank paper. Lacking the front cover, however the spine covering and rear cover are present, as are all the inner pages. It appears likely that Thomas N. Lindsey was responsible for getting the signatures of the attending Representatives and others at the Kentucky Constitutional Convention of 1849 (that led to the adoption of the Constitution of 1850). He signed his name clearly on the verso of the first page, and I believe also on the back cover though that signature is very difficult to see. Though the notebook pages were blank, Lindsey wrote 3 numbers on a page up to number 100, leaving space by each number where Representatives signed in and identified themselves by county. 94 Representatives signed in and most wrote the county they represented below their signature, some also wrote the city they were from. The spaces beside numbers 95-100 are blank. However, Thomas N. Lindsey, the representative from Franklin County, signed at the front as noted above, meaning that this notebook contains a total of 95 signatures of the Constitutional Convention Representatives. Many of the signatures are accompanied with handwritten salutations: "Your friend" "Yours respectfully" etc. In addition to the 95 Representatives, there are signatures of the Sergeant at Arms, Clerk, Door Keeper, Deputy, 5 Reporters, and the Minister of the Gospel. I have been able to fully identify all but 5 of the 95 Representatives through a combination of their signatures and the counties they identified themselves with. There is not, unfortunately, enough room here to list them all, but I have all the identified Representatives names along with counties represented, so if you are interested just email me. In addition to the signatures of 95 Representatives, this Sign-in / Signatory Book contains the signature of the Clerk (Secretary of the Convention), Sergeant at Arms, Door Keeper, five reporters, and that of the Minister of the Gospel. The second to last page, following a number of blank pages, has the names and addresses of several Lindsey family members, perhaps put there by Thomas N. Lindsey so that this book could be passed down from one family member to another as an important historic keepsake? GOOD CONDITION. Front cover missing, as noted above, some creasing and edge chipping to the first page, the rear inner hinge is split but holding well, otherwise the pages are solid, well bound, and all the signatures and writing is bright and clear. The 1850 Kentucky Constitution was extremely PRO SLAVERY. You can read about the 1850 Kentucky Constitution and the 1849 Kentucky Constitutional Convention on many sites on the Internet.

LE CANADA. ESSAI - Auquel le Premier Prix a été Adjugé par le Comité Canadien de l'Exposition de Paris, par J. Sheridan Hogan. (CANADA. AN ESSAY - One that was Awarded the First Place Prize by the Canadian Committee for the Paris Exposition, by J. Sheridan Hogan.) Published by John Lovell, MONTREAL, Canada, 1855. First Edition. Wrappers / Printed Paper Covers, 5.5" x 8", 106 pages. Essay consisting of a detailed description of Canada, including statistical tables, selected from other entries submitted to the Bureau de l'Exposition de Paris. FAIR condition, covers are mostly chipped away at the spine, are toned, water-stained, edge-chipped and worn (please see photos); internally the first and last few pages have toning, some creasing, and a bit of spotting, otherwise the inner pages are just lightly used and remain tight, bright, clean and unmarked.

A complete, presentable copy, in its original wrappers.

The Commercial Advertiser DIRECTORY FOR THE CITY OF BUFFALO, to which is added a BUSINESS DIRECTORY, and Advertisements of Merchants and Manufacturers in the cities of Buffalo and New York.

A directory of every resident and business in BUFFALO, NEW YORK, in 1857.

Published by E. R. Jewett, Buffalo, New York, 1857. This is an original, vintage directory.

Original hardcovers, paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 359 pages.

This copy was deaccessioned from the Massachusetts Historical Society. There is a vintage bookplate of the Massachusetts Historical Society on the front pastedown that has the handwritten date of May 3, 1870, and its blindstamp on the title page There are also a couple other stamps and marks here and there. The bookplate has a blue overstamp that reads: Cancelled / Massachusetts Historical Society.

These directories were produced as advertising vehicles, so there are ads throughout, many are very interesting and some with cool illustrations.

FAIR CONDITION: The front cover is present but detached, the spine covering is missing but the spine remains solid, the front and rear boards are worn through at the corners and edges, and are rubbed and soiled but the printing remains clear, handwritten at the top of the front cover is: "Torrance Thayer & Blanchard, 290 Main Street, Buffalo". Internally, there is a Massachusetts Historical Society bookplate, and some other stamps and marks, as noted above; there is some spotting here and there but overall the pages are tight, bright, and clear. The ads are really cool!

A complete, original, vintage 1857 Buffalo, New York, City Directory.

A treasure trove of Buffalo genealogy.

THE INDEPENDENT, NEW YORK, Volume XIV, Number 730, November 27, 1862. Newspaper, 18"x24", 8 pages (2 large single fold sheets). The years 1861 to February 1863 are the papers most important years, as those were both CIVIL WAR YEARS and the only 2 years that the paper was edited by HENRY WARD BEECHER. The paper was strongly ANTI-SLAVERY and as such was strongly PRO-UNION during the CIVIL WAR. This particular issue transcribes a LONG SERMON by Henry Ward Beecher (brother of Harriet Beecher Stowe), and has many articles regarding various Civil War battles. FAIR condition, there is toning at the folds, staining to the corners, holes at some of the places where the folds intersect, some closed tears along the folds, and signs of general handling; nonetheless the paper is complete, fairly solid, and the printing is clear and fully legible. The paper will be sent folded, as was its normal state. About THE INDEPENDENT, NEW YORK (excerpted from Wikipedia): ******The Independent was a weekly newspaper

published in New York City between 1848 and 1928. It was founded in order to promote Congregationalism and was also an important voice in support of abolitionism and women's suffrage. From its founding in 1848 until 1861 The Independent was edited by a team of three prominent Congregational ministers: Joseph Parrish Thompson, Richard Salter Storrs, and Leonard Bacon. It was published and financed by a group of New York businessmen led by Henry C. Bowen of the silk wholesaling firm Bowen & McNamee. The editorial policy was strongly antislavery, which hurt the magazine's circulation initially, but it improved through the 1850s to reach 35,000 by the beginning of the American Civil War. In 1861 HENRY WARD BEECHER, who had been a regular contributor to the magazine, became its editor. His assistant editor, Theodore Tilton, succeeded Beecher as editor in February 1863.******

Thirteen Handwritten Letters To and From the United States Internal Revenue Service. Written by and to JOHN B. LINDSEY of FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY who was the Kentucky State Attorney General at the time. The letters BY John B. Lindsey are written to various individuals at the I.R.S.; and the letters TO John B. Lindsey are letters written in response. The letters TO Lindsey are mostly on official I.R.S. letterhead. The letters are all handwritten. They vary in length from one to several pages. Some have attached documents. The letters are dated 1872 to 1873, with most being in the year 1873. The letters are regarding CLAIMS for TAX REFUNDS by the STATE OF KENTUCKY. The State claims that taxes were improperly assessed and therefore should be refunded. An insiders look at Kentucky's fight against what it felt was improper taxation by the United States in the post Civil War period. One letter has an image of and information about the 1873 LOUISVILLE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION on its back side (the front side being a handwritten letter on official FITCH & LINDSEY letterhead). GOOD condition, the writing is all bright and clear, some age toning and signs of handling, the letters are all double folded together, and appear to have been stored fully folded. They will be shipped folded, as is their natural state.

DIRECTORY and REGISTER of WAKEFIELD, STONEHAM and READING, for 1890-91, with Business and Advertising Directories. By Dean Dudley. Printed and Published by Dudley Publishing Company, Publishers. Wakefield, Massachusetts, 1890. An Original City Directory of every Resident and Business in Wakefield, Stoneham and Reading, Massachusetts. Hardcovers, cloth covered spine and paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 312 pages. Contains numerous advertisements of the day. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including the covers. Contains 43 pages of really cool ads of the day. This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a Sutro shelving label on the spine, Sutro and related library stamps and marks on the endpapers, title page, and here and there throughout. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books originally collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home at SFSU the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it's just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time. FAIR CONDITION: The spine cloth is covered with clear tape, the front and rear boards are rubbed, scraped, and worn through at the edges, nonetheless these original covers are still doing their job. Internally, the front and rear inner hinges have split but have been repaired / reinforced with white cloth tape (the Sutro library was known for trying to keep their volumes original and complete), there are ex Sutro and related library stamps and marks as noted above;

the last two pages, pages 311 and 312, are lacking but have been replaced with copy machine facsimiles to keep this volume complete; otherwise the pages remain bright, clean, and clear. An Original 1890-91 DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS and BUSINESSES of Wakefield, Stoneham and Reading, Massachusetts. About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned): ******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.****** INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This book will require 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.

THE WORCESTER HOUSE DIRECTORY and ADDRESS BOOK.

Contents:

ADDRESS BOOK: A directory of the occupants of each residence and place of business in Worcester.

BUSINESS INDEX: A business directory of selected names of prominent business houses of Worcester.

CLUB DEPARTMENT: A directory of the prominent Clubs of Worcester, giving names of officers and membership roll.

REAL ESTATE RECORD: A complete transcript of the City Assessors' books relating to real estate, showing name of owner, size of lot, and valuation of every estate in Worcester.

Published by the Drew Allis Company, Worcester (Massachusetts), 1894. This is the original, vintage directory.

Hardcovers, blue cloth covered spine and boards, 6x9 inches, 312 pages, including interesting ads of the day at the rear.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, with a Sutro Library bookplate tipped into the front enpapers, and some related library labels and marks here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books originally collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home at SFSU the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it's just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

FAIR CONDITION: The covers are rubbed, scraped, and worn through at the edges and corners; the spine gilt lettering has substantially faded but is still legible upon close examination; nonetheless these original covers are still doing their job. Internally, the rear inner hinge has split but is holding; there are some creases, edge chips, and small spots here and there, otherwise the pages remain bright, clean, and clear.

A Complete, Original 1894 HOUSE DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS and VALUATION of PROPERTIES of WORCESTER.

About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned):

******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This book is thick and heavy, and will require 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.

SOMERVILLE CITY DIRECTORY FOR 1899. The Inhabitants, Institutions, Manufacturing Establishments. Published by W.A. Greenough & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1899. This is the Original, Vintage, Somerville, Massachusetts, City Directory published in 1899. Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered boards and spine, 6x9 inches, thick volume, 849 pages. The title page mentions a Map, but either a map was never bound into this edition or the map is lacking. To be clear, there is No Map, otherwise complete. Contains numerous advertisements of the day. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including on the covers and page edges. This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There are Sutro Library ink stamps and associated library marks and stamps here and there throughout. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU, quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned, so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it is just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time. Only FAIR CONDITION: The covers are worn through at the corner tips and edges, are soiled and rubbed, sunned at the margins, and the printing has mostly faded at the spine. The binding is shaky, the inner hinge has split at the front and at a number of places throughout but is still holding with the sewn binding; there are Sutro Library stamps and marks, as noted above; there is some soiling, edge wear and small spots here and there; otherwise bright, and clean. A Vintage, Original SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, City Directory from 1899. A treasure trove of Massachusetts genealogy. About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned): ******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.****** INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This book is thick and heavy and will require 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.

NAUMKEAG DIRECTORY for SALEM, BEVERLY, DANVERS, MARBLEHEAD, PEABODY, ESSEX, AND IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS. Containing a List of the Inhabitants and Business Firms of the District and Other Matters of General and Local Interest. Published by the Henry M. Meek Publishing Co., SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS, 1905. Original hardcovers, printed paper covered boards and cloth covered spine, spine printed in gilt, 6x9.5 inches, thick volume, 1489 pages, including lots of pages of cool ads, many illustrated, including a great ad on the rear pastedown for WITCH CITY BOTTLING WORKS. A later directory contained a fold open map, there is NO map in this directory, it is either lacking or was never bound with a map. This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a shelving number on the spine,and Sutro Library ink stamps and some associated library stamps and marks here and there throughout. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books originally collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home at SFSU the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it is just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time. CONDITION: The covers are worn, the spine covering has a shelving label and is pulled with small tears at its ends, the boards are worn through at the edges and corners, and the boards are rubbed, scraped and have some toning and soiling; nonetheless the covers are original and are doing their job. Internally, the front and rear hinges are cracked but holding, there are Sutro library stamps and marks as noted above, the ink stamp of "ADDRESSING CO. OF N.Y." is stamped on the top margin of a number of pages, the title page of the directory, following 16 pages of ads, is worn, scraped and has some closed tape repairs at its gutter edge, the text block is split at a few places where the book was over opened but always remains well bound, there are some small tears, chips and marks here and there, and the pages are all lightly toned, otherwise a complete and solid copy with printing that is bright and clear. Did I mention that the ads are really cool? An Original SALEM & VICINITY City Directory from 1905. A treasure trove of Witch Town Genealogy. About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned): ******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.****** INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: This book is heavy and will require 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.

THE SPECTATOR: Journal of the LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL. Published by LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL, Louisville, Kentucky, 1905. Booklet, printed paper covers, side stapled, 6x9 inches, 36 pages. Student written articles and stories related to the High School, its students, athletics, alumni, etc., and cool ads from 1905 Louisville, Kentucky. GOOD condition, covers are toned and have some scrapes and rubs, the staples have oxidized, otherwise tight, bright, and clean. About LOUISVILLE MALE HIGH SCHOOL (from its website): ******Welcome to Louisville's premier student centered, college preparatory, public high school and one of the top rated high schools in Kentucky.

Since 1856, Louisville Male High School has been committed to supporting the goals and ambitions of its students.

That pledge is reflected in an educational experience that demonstrates an unwavering commitment to create proficient lifelong learners, critical thinkers, problem solvers, and communicators within a uniquely structured environment emphasizing student success, discipline, patriotism, traditional values, and service to society. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and challenging pre college curriculum that fosters academic integrity and excellence. Our traditional school promotes a safe, orderly, and caring environment emphasizing patriotism, honesty, loyalty, respect, and character.******

STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, CITY DIRECTORY, 1905. General Directory of the Citizens, Classified Business Directory, New Map, Street Directory, City Officers...

The title page says that the volume has a map of the city, but either the map is lacking or it was never actually bound into this edition. To be clear, there is NO map present in this volume.

Published by Price & Lee Co., Stamford, Connecticut, 1905. This is an Original, Vintage Directory.

Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered spine and paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 405 pages.

Contains numerous advertisements of the day, including an advertising section at the rear. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including the covers and page edges.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There are some Sutro and related library ink stamps and marks here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU, quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned, so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it's just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

FAIR CONDITION: The paper covered boards are worn through at the corners and edges, and are worn and rubbed at the front and rear panels; the cloth covered spine is worn at its ends, is rubbed, and has a shelving label. Internally, there are Sutro and related library ink stamps on the rear endpaper and here and there, there are also numerous ink stamps of "ADDRESSING CO. OF N.Y." on many pages throughout, quite noticeable; the title page is creased and is chipped along its edges and has clear tape repair, otherwise the inner pages are still tight, bright, clean and clear. A well used but complete and presentable copy.

An Original STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT, City Directory from 1905. A treasure trove of Connecticut genealogy.

About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned):

******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******

HISTORY of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA and BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of OAKLAND and ENVIRONS. By J.M. Guinn.

Published by Historic Record Co., Los Angeles, [1907].

TWO VOLUMES, bound in 3/4 morocco leather and marbled paper covered boards, all edges gilt, 8.5x11 inches (21.5x28 cm), gilt ruling to the front cover leather edges, gilt ruling and titling to the spine, 4 raised spine bands. Pagination: Volume I, xviii + 19-464 numbered pages; Volume II, 467-858 numbered pages.

The first 278 pages of Volume I is devoted to the history of California, with the final 188 pages of Volume I and ALL of Volume II devoted to biographical sketches of famous and influential men of OAKLAND and vicinity.

The Biographical Sketches of both volumes are ILLUSTRATED with PORTRAITS of PROMINENT MEN, plus a token Woman or few, from the Oakland area.

It is well known that the Biographical section contains biographies and portraits of men who PAID to have their biographies included, and even more to have their biography accompanied with a portrait. That is how the publisher covered its costs and made profits. It also made profits by selling copies to those same men whose biographies are in the book. Though a VANITY publication, this early look at the movers and shakers of OAKLAND region of California has become an important historical and genealogical record of the time.

VERY GOOD condition: the covers are lightly worn and scraped, noticeably at the spine folds, corner tips and the top spine area of Vol. II; else the covers are solid and bright; internally there is age toning / spotting to the top margin area of the first and last few pages of both volumes, otherwise tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked, with edge gilt that remains very bright. Some of the portrait plates still have their tissue guards.

VERY PRESENTABLE COPIES of this TWO VOLUME SET focused on the MOVERS and SHAKERS of OAKLAND and VICINITY in 1907.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE NOTE: These two volumes are large and heavy and will require substantial additional shipping charges. After placing your order you will be notified of the charges and be able to accept or reject them before payment is taken. Thanks!

FRANKFORT CITY DIRECTORY 1911, an Alphabetically Arranged List of Every Resident of Frankfort, Indiana, as well as a Frankfort Business Directory, and a Directory of the Residents of Clinton County Rural Routes. Published by R. L. Polk & Company. This is the Original, Vintage Directory published in 1911. Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered boards, 5.5x8.5 inches, thick volume, 381 pages. Contains numerous advertisements of the day. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including the covers and stamped on the page edges. This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a Sutro Library bookplate on the front pastedown, and Sutro Library ink stamps and associated library marks and stamps here and there throughout. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU, quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned, so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it's just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time. FAIR CONDITION: The covers are rubbed and soiled, are worn at the edges and spine ends, and the spine has the ghost of a removed label; nonetheless the covers remain solid. Internally, the binding is shaky and over opened at numerous places but holding by the sewn binding; pages 215 and 216 (pages in the Frankfort Business section) have been replaced with tipped in photocopies of the pages of the missing leaf; the inner pages are all lightly toned and have some edge wear here and there; the rear inner hinge has been reinforced with white tape; overall a complete, presentable copy of this over 100 year old City Directory. A COMPLETE, ORIGINAL DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS and BUSINESSES of FRANKFORT, INDIANA. About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned): ******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******

MONTPELIER, VERMONT, CITY DIRECTORY, 1911. General Directory of the Citizens, Classified Business Directory, Street Directory...Map....

The title page says that the volume has a map, but either the map is lacking or it was never actually bound into this edition. To be clear, there is NO map present in this volume.

Published by H.A. Manning Co., Springfield, Massachusetts, 1911. This is an Original, Vintage Directory.

Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered spine and paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 184 pages.

Contains numerous advertisements of the day, including an advertising section at the front. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including the covers and page edges.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a Sutro Library bookplate on the front pastedown, and Sutro and related library ink stamps, labels and marks on the front endpapers and here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it is just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

Only FAIR CONDITION: The paper covered boards are worn through at the corners and edges, and are worn and rubbed at the front and rear panels; the cloth covered spine is worn and peeling at the folds and spine ends, the boards are rubbed and soiled; nevertheless the covers are original and still doing their job. Internally, the front and rear inner hinges are split but holding; there are Sutro and related library ink stamps, labels and marks as noted above; there is clear tape repair to a number of pages; the green pages (advertising pages) are toned at the margins; one page of the green ads is heavily chipped along the edges and has been taped in; there are blue check marks by a few names; the inner text block hinge is split at a few places but holding. Well used, but complete.

An Original MONTPELIER, VERMONT, City Directory from 1911. A treasure trove of Vermont genealogy.

About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned):

******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******

SOUTHINGTON DIRECTORY for 1911. Containing a General Directory of the Citizens, Classified Business Directory, Map, Street Directory, Town Officers, Churches, Schools, Societies, Etc. Published by Price & Lee Co., New Haven, Connecticut, 1911. This is the Original, Vintage Directory. Original hardcovers, cloth covered spine and printed paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 132 pages, plus advertising pages at the front. A fold open map is laid in next to the title page. It opens to measure 21x24 inches. This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (part of the California State Library). There are Sutro Library ink stamps and associated library labels, marks and stamps here and there throughout. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU, quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned, so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, but it is not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time. CONDITION: The covers are worn, the spine is fraying at its ends and its lettering has substantially rubbed off, the boards are worn through at the edges and corners, are rubbed, and toned at the margins; nonetheless the covers are original and the printing on the boards remains clear. Internally, there are Sutro / California State Library labels and marks, as noted above, the front and rear hinges are split but holding well, the endpapers are toned, and there are some tears and chips here and there. The map is toned on one panel, the panel facing a brown page ad, but is otherwise in great shape, solid and bright. A well used but Complete and Original Southington Directory from 1911, with its laid in Map. About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned): ******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S. Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.****** A COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1911 DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS of SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT, with MAP.

1912 BENNINGTON, VERMONT, CITY DIRECTORY.

Compiled and Published by H.A. Manning Co., Springfield, Massachusetts, 1912. This is an Original, Vintage Directory.

Rebound in Sutro Library hardcovers with black title and shelving info on the spine, the complete original volume is bound within including all the various sections and advertising pages, 5.5x9 inches, 238 pages. The fold-open MAP is bound-in facing the title page, it opens up to 18x24 inches..

Contains numerous advertisements of the day, including a large yellow page section at the front that includes many illustrated ads. The ads really take one back in time.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a Sutro Library bookplate on the front pastedown, and Sutro and related library ink stamps, labels and marks on the front endpapers and here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it is just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

GOOD CONDITION: The rebound hard covers are solid and doing their job well. Internally there are Sutro and related library labels, marks and stamps as noted above, one page of ads at the front appears to be lacking, the first page of ads has some tape repair, there are some red and blue line marks by and through a few of the names but even those names are clearly legible, otherwise the inner pages are tight, bright, clean, and clear. The MAP has several small holes where the folds intersect, and there is creasing to the upper and lower front corner area, but it remains solid, bright and clean, and it folds open well. A solid, nice, presentable copy with map.

A COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1912 DIRECTORY of BENNINGTON, VERMONT. A treasure trove of genealogical information.

About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned):

******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******

IOWA STATE GAZETTEER and BUSINESS DIRECTORY for 1918-1919. A listing of every city, village and post office in the state, with a brief description of each (e.g. population, location) and all the businesses and people doing business within each location. A great genealogical reference.

The title page states: "With Latest Map Of The State". However, there is NO map, it was likely disbound from this volume. Otherwise complete.

From the Introduction to the Gazetteer: "The Gazetteer contains a Business Directory of every city, town, village and hamlet in the State, arranged alphabetically also a complete Classified Business Directory, in which the names of all business and professional men are listed under their respective callings."

From the title to page to the Main Directory (pages 131 - 1014): "In the following section of this work the cities, villages and post offices of Iowa are arranged in alphabetical order, and a description given of each place, with an alphabetical list of all persons doing business therein or receiving mail at that post office."

The Gazetteer also contains a brief history of the state, a listing of Iowa State government offices and officers, Yellow Pages, and lots of other information.

A thick and quite comprehensive gazetteer and business directory.

Published by R.L. Polk & Co., Des Moines, 1918. This is the Original, Vintage Directory.

Rebound in Sutro Library hardcovers with black title and shelving info on the spine, the original volume is bound within including all the various sections and advertising pages, 6x9 inches, thick volume, 1814 pages.

Contains numerous advertisements of the day. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There is a Sutro Library bookplate on the front pastedown, and Sutro and related library ink stamps, labels, shelving numbers, and marks on the front endpapers and here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it is just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

GOOD CONDITION: The rebound hard covers are solid and doing their job well. Internally there are Sutro and associated labels, marks and stamps as noted above, there is a small remnant of paper on the title page, there are previous owner's marks by a number of names and businesses, and for some reason the "Dressmakers" on 4 pages of the business directory have been X'd out though the names can still be read, overall the inner pages are tight, bright, clean, clear and fully legible. A solid, nice, presentable copy.

AN ORIGINAL 1918-1919 DIRECTORY of the Cities, Towns and Villages of the State of Iowa, and the Businesses and Business People in them. A hefty treasure trove of regional and genealogical information.

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NORWICH, CONNECTICUT, CITY DIRECTORY, 1920. General Directory of the Citizens, Classified Business Directory, New Map, Street Directory, City Officers...

Complete, including the folding map which is often lacking.

Published by Price & Lee Co., Norwich, Connecticut, 1920. This is an Original, Vintage Directory.

Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered boards, 6x9 inches, 558 pages. The map folds open to 19x23 inches.

Contains numerous advertisements of the day, including an advertising section at the front. These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads are everywhere, including the covers and page edges.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There are some Sutro and related library ink stamps and marks here and there. The Sutro Library was (and to a large part still is) a treasure trove of genealogical books collected by Adolph Sutro and donated to the City of San Francisco. The collection was pretty much neglected by the City until, in 2012 the City gave the collection to the library of San Francisco State University. Before and after the move to SFSU, quite a few volumes from the Sutro genealogical library were, sadly, deaccessioned, so that the collection would fit it into its new space. In its new home the Sutro Library is still considered to have the best genealogical collection west of Salt Lake City, and is now much better cared for, it's just not as large as it was. Once these wonderful deaccessioned Sutro genealogy books find new homes they will likely not be seen again for some time.

FAIR CONDITION: The boards are worn through at the corners, pushed at the spine ends, have some scrapes, and have remnants of a shelving label on the spine. Internally, there are Sutro ink stamps and related marks on the front endpapers (including a withdrawn stamp), the front inner hinge is split and the rear inner hinge is cracking but both remain well bound, there are a couple light stains here and there, otherwise the inner pages are tight, bright, clean and clear. The map has a 3 inch closed tear starting at its left side and a 2 inch tear starting at a bottom fold; the map is somewhat tender so open carefully, but it is bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A solid and presentable copy, with its map.

An Original NORWICH, CONNECTICUT, City Directory from 1920. A treasure trove of Connecticut genealogy.

About the SUTRO LIBRARY (from where this book was deaccessioned):

******The Sutro Library holds the original collection of Adolph Sutro (1830-1898), California businessman and San Francisco mayor. The library has a large collection of publications and items dating from the 13th to the 21st centuries. It also has one of the largest genealogy collections in the U.S.

Adolph Sutro's heirs donated his collection to the California State Library in 1913 with the requirement that the collection stay within the city of San Francisco. After operating in various locations in the city for almost 100 years, the Sutro Library moved to a permanent home at San Francisco State University in 2012.******