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.

ATLAS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS to Which Are Added Various General Maps, History of Illinois, Statistics and Illustrations.

CHICAGO: Union Atlas Co., Warner & Beers, Proprietors, 1876.

Large Hardcover Book, folio 15x18 inches (38x45 cm), 293 pages. Complete with ALL its maps and plates

FULLY ILLUSTRATED with 119 lithographed maps (116 in color), and many plates of views, scenes and portraits. This amazing and comprehensive collection of maps depicts every county in the state, and the lithographed plates show notable farms, residences, scenes, people, etc.

Condition: The original covers are well worn, rubbed and scraped, most heavily along the edges, spine folds, and spine; the covers are almost loose, just barely holding on by the black cloth tape reinforcing the inner hinges (a good pull will remove them). Internally, the last three leaves are creased, the first two only lightly, the last with many heavy creases and chips. Now the good part - The rest of the inner pages, including all the maps and plates, are in great shape, lightly toned as normal, overall bright, clean, clear and unmarked.

A wonderful collection of lovely maps and plates, in covers that could use some loving care.

OUR POLICE: A HISTORY OF THE PAWTUCKET POLICE FORCE, UNDER THE TOWN AND CITY.

Together with:

OUR POLICE: A HISTORY OF THE PROVIDENCE POLICE FORCE FROM THE FIRST WATCHMAN TO THE LATEST APPOINTEE.

This single volume book was printed in two parts: (1) The Pawtucket Police Force... (2) The Providence Police Force... Each part has its own title page, bound together in this volume of OUR POLICE. Both parts were edited by HENRY MANN, and published by J.M. Beers, Pawtucket and Providence, 1889. First edition.

Hardcovers, green cloth covered boards with black embossed titles and designs to the front and rear covers, 6x9 inches, 93, 519 pages.

Part I: A History of the Pawtucket Police Force..., 93 pages including an Index, plus 13 pages of ads for Pawtucket businesses at the end. ILLUSTRATED with a Frontispiece Engraved Plate plus 9 Photographic Portraiture Plates.

Part II: A History of the Providence Police Force..., 519 pages, including an Index. ILLUSTRATED with 62 PLATES, Etchings and (mainly) Portraits.

VERY GOOD condition: Covers professionally restored and inner hinges professionally reinforced making this a complete, solid, lovely copy. The embossed titles and designs on the front and rear boards are clear and attractive; the spine embossed designs are dark and almost impossible to see, but they are present and tangible. Internally, the pages have some dark finger smudges here and there, otherwise they are tight, bright, clean, clear and unmarked. The plates are strikingly clear. There is a tissue guard to the frontispiece, but otherwise no tissue guards in front of the plates, if there ever were any. A solid, complete, and attractive copy, the nicest I have seen.

Scarce 1899 First Edition.

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.******

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EPRESENTATIVE MEN AND HOMES - QUINCY ILLINOIS - 1899.

Compiled and Published by David F. Wilcox, and Printed at the Press of Volk, Jones & McMein, Quincy, Illinois, 1899. First Edition.

Copy of Bernard H. Miller, with his signature and date on the front pastedown: "B.H. Miller / Aug 21st 1899". Bernard Miller has his portrait and biography printed on page 57. He is described as: "an energetic representative of the active business men of Quincy..."

Hardcovers, green cloth covered boards embossed with gilt titles on the front cover and spine, 8x11 inches, 136 pages.

Primarily biographical sketches with photographic portraits of the movers and shakers of Quincy Illinois in 1899. (Where are the female movers and shakers?)

GOOD condition, the covers have some wear at the spine ends and corners, and some rubbing; internally, the pages are lightly toned at the margins, have some age and smudge spots and a bit of soiling here and there, there is a small closed tear to the top edge of the first couple pages. Overall a solid, nice, presentable copy.

SCARCE, TRUE 1899 FIRST EDITION, SIGNED by an 1899 Resident who is In The Book.

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.******

THE HIGGINS OFFICIAL BASEBALL SCORE BOOK - 22 GAMES.

Twelve of twenty-two double-page score sheets have varying degrees of hand scoring of games played by the ROCK GROVE baseball team of Rock Grove, Illinois. The games are for the 1915 Baseball Season. The team played against other teams from Stephenson County, i.e. Davis and Orangeville, and a few games against a team called "Married Men". The score sheets that are filled in completely include team names, players names, where the games were played, and dates the games were played.

Hardcover Baseball Score Book, cloth covered boards, gilt stamping on the front and rear boards, 5x7.5 inches, 22 double page scoring sheets.

GOOD MINUS condition, the cover's cloth is fraying and starting to peel; internally good, the book is complete with all its score sheets and pages of ads, 12 of the 22 score sheets have at least some information, some are only partially filled, some hardly at all, some are written lightly and are hard to read.

This is the earliest extant record of a ROCK GROVE, ILLINOIS baseball game that I can find.

About baseball in ROCK GROVE, ILLINOIS (from various Internet sources):

******Early baseball in Rock Grove, Illinois, involved local rivalries, notably with Orangeville. Based on records from 1915, the Rock Grove baseball team (representing the community in Stephenson County, Illinois) played a notable game against Orangeville, Illinois, in a local gathering in 1915. This matchup is part of the local history of Stephenson County, Illinois, involving teams from nearby towns. Orangeville defeated Rock Grove with a score of 8 to 2. The 1915 gathering "was one of the most enjoyable ever held." It started at 11:00 with an address of welcome made by president George A. Bolender, followed by an address by Rev. William Funkey of the Orangeville Lutheran Church. A large picnic dinner was served at noon with the Bolender band giving a concert afterwards and then selections by a quartet. There was a baseball game at 3:30 between the Orangeville and Rock Grove teams.******

NOTE: The June 17, 1915 baseball game between Rock Grove and Orangeville mentioned above is in this Score Book, but the game was not scored, so only team names, place played, date, and Rock Grove players names, are on this score sheet of this game. Still, seeing it hand written in a baseball score book that Rock Grove played Orangeville in 1915 is pretty cool.

NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, CITY DIRECTORY, 1922. A General Directory of the Citizens, Street Guide, Classified Business Directory, Street Directory, New Map, and Officers of the City Government, Churches, Societies, Etc.

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 Price & Lee Co., New Britain, Connecticut, 1922. This is an Original, Vintage Directory.

Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered spine and paper covered boards, 6x9 inches, 868 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.

This volume was part of the amazing SUTRO GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY of SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. There are Sutro and related library ink stamps, labels and marks 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 paper covered boards are worn through at the corners and spine ends, soiled, have a dime size stain, and the pine is sunned / darkened. Internally, there are Sutro and related library labels and marks as noted above, there is a bit of tape repair to the first page, the front and rear hinges are split but holding; overall the inner pages are tight, bright, clean and clear.

A Complete and Original NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, City Directory from 1922. 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.******

CHESTER CITY DIRECTORY including the Boroughs of Eddystone and Upland, also the Town of Media, 1923-1924. A Directory of every resident of CHESTER and VICINITY, PENNSYLVANIA, in 1923. Published by R. L. Polk & Company / John Spencer Inc, 1923. This is the Original, Vintage Directory published in 1923. Rebound in Library Hardcovers, complete original volume bound within including advertising pages, 5.5x9 inches, 786 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 shelving number on the spine, a Sutro Library bookplate on the front pastedown, and Sutro Library ink stamps and some associated library marks, stamps and labels 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 recent library bindings and are very sturdy, the endpapers are new. The complete original 1923 work is bound within. Internally, there are ex Sutro library markings and labels as noted above, otherwise the inner pages are just lightly used and still tight, bright, clean and clear. A COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1923 DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS and BUSINESSES

of CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA. 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 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.

1936 Yearbook of STELLA HIGH SCHOOL, STELLA, NEBRASKA. "ECHOES OF STELLA". Has actual 3x5 inch b&w photographs for each of the classes mounted with photo corners.

Includes essays about the school, students, teachers, activities, sports, etc.

What makes this a GENEALOGY TREASURE is that there is an 8 page section that lists all the ALUMNI of STELLA HIGH SCHOOL from 1889-1935. Being a small town, this list basically covers many of its early residents, their names, and where they are now. A previous owner has added additional details by some of the names, e.g. "died 1952".

Paper wrappers, cord tied, inner pages side stapled. Inner pages are 8.5x11 inch and the wrappers over hang them, 48 unnumbered pages printed on one side only.

GOOD condition: The wrappers are worn and tearing at the edges where they overhang the inner pages; internally nice, the pages are just lightly toned, a couple pages have offsetting, otherwise tight, bright, clean and clear.

We will be having a pop quiz on Stella, Nebraska. It will account for 90% of your grade. Better study up.

1941 Autograph Book kept by Murray, a student graduating from East New York Junior High School, Public School 149, later to be known as PS 149 "Danny Kaye". Like many schools in Brooklyn, the demographics of the school have changed dramatically since 1941.

The autograph book is held in a zippered blue vinyl case which is embossed on the front cover with: "Autographs / E. N. Y. J. H. S. / 149". It measures 4..5x5.5 inches. There are approximately 60 pages where signatures and memories are written.

Though the autographs in the book are all dated 1941, the autograph book itself was likely published in 1939 because the first 7 pages are photographs of the 1939 NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR. These are followed by a photograph of the school building and the school's principal. Then comes the autograph section.

Some of the kids who signed and left comments in the book include: Harriet Rothberg, Lorraine Olanoff, Seymour Boom, Sol Wishnick, Meyer Meltzer, Seymour Weintraub, David Simon, Frieda Scharfstein, and many others.

The owner of the autograph book was named Murray, though some referred to him as "Moish or Moe".

The autograph book is in VERY GOOD condition, all the pages are tight, bright, clean and clear. The zippered case is sturdy and functions well, but the gilt embossing on the front cover has substantially faded.

BIRMINGHAM, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, CITY DIRECTORY 1947-48. Including Fairfield, Mountain Brook, Powderly, Pratt City and Wylam.

Containing an Alphabetical Directory of Business Concerns and Private Citizens, a Directory of Householders, Occupants of Office Buildings and Other Business Places, Including a Complete Street and Avenue Guide, and a Postal Unit Guide; also a Manufacturers Department, a Buyers Guide and a Complete Classified Business Directory.

A Directory of every Resident and Business of BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, in 1947.

Published by R. L. Polk & Company, Richmond, Virginia. This is the Original, Vintage Directory published in 1947.

Original hardcovers, printed cloth covered boards and spine, 9x12 inches, thick volume, approximately 1500 pages (pages numbered in sections).

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 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.

CONDITION: The covers are worn through at the corners, spine ends, and places along the edges, have rubs and scrapes, and some soiling; the spine has a white letter "B" glued on it. The binding is somewhat shaky, as to be expected with this large and thick book. Internally, there are Sutro and related library stamps and marks as noted above, there are a few closed tears and a bit of edge wear here and there, overall the pages remain bright, clean and clear. A solid, presentable copy.

A COMPLETE, ORIGINAL 1947 DIRECTORY of RESIDENTS and BUSINESSES in BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.

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.

ASSESSED VALUES of REAL ESTATE in BOSTON. Published by the Boston Real Estate Board, 1954.

Lists the Address, Owner, Square Feet, Value of Land, Value of Building, and Total Assessed Value OF EVERY PROPERTY IN BOSTON. Categorized alphabetically by Street.

Hardcover Book, blue cloth covered boards, gilt titles and gilt ads on the covers and spine, 6x9 inches, 681 pages. Includes real estate related ads, roster of members, and a fold open list of rules to be followed by members.

This is an Original, Vintage, Boston Real Estate Book, published in 1954. Beware similar works that are photocopied or printed directly off a computer, sometimes being presented as a vintage book. Read descriptions carefully!

VERY GOOD condition, some light wear to the covers' edges, internally tight, bright, clean and unmarked. A solid, nice copy.

See what you could have paid for any property in Boston in 1954.

Would look great on the shelf of anyone interested in Boston real estate.

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS at DELAWARE PARK in 1954. (1) In TELEVISION WORK, (2) In NEWS PHOTO EXPANSION, (3) In FILM PATROL TECHNIQUE. 18 typescript leaves with text on one side only, plus FIVE ORIGINAL 8X10 B&W PHOTOGRAPHS, pages and photos 2 hole punched at their left margin, bound in a stiff folder with metal bracket, typed title label on front cover. Report by this THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING TRACK on its new, and at the time novel, plan to film races at the Park for promotional and news purposes, as well as on the expansion of its still photography capabilities. The report goes into detail as to how the Track Organization intends to make the films unique enough that TV stations will want to show them without the Track having to pay for play. Condition: Some wear and staining to covers, including coffee cup rings, droplet stains, soiling, and some edge and corner wear. Internally very nice, the pages and photos are bright, clean, clear, and unmarked. One of a only few, perhaps even a one of a kind report. An interesting, rare item related to the history of Delaware Park. About DELAWARE PARK THOROUGHBRED HORSE RACING TRACK (from Wikipedia): ******Delaware Park (also known as DelPark) is an American horse racing track, casino, and golf course in Stanton, Delaware. It is located just outside the city of Wilmington, and about 30 miles from Philadelphia. William DuPont, Jr. a designer of twenty three racing courses, designed and built Delaware Park Racetrack in partnership with Donald P. Ross. Phillip T. Harris of Media, PA., was hired as the architectural engineer. The facility opened on June 26, 1937 and today is the only thoroughbred horse racing track in the state of Delaware. Races are run from May to October. In recent years, near Triple Crown winner Afleet Alex and Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, both won their career debuts at Delaware (Barbaro did it on the grass at 7-1), and the sprint champion mare Xtra Heat was based there. The track is now home to many horses who routinely ship to and win at the major circuits in New York, Florida and Kentucky.******

1970 HILLSBORO OREGON CITY DIRECTORY. Includes an Alphabetical List of Private Citizens and Business Concerns, a Street and Avenue Guide, a Classified Business Directory, a Reverse Telephone Directory, and information about the city and county.

Published by Johnson Publishing Co., Loveland, Colorado, 1970. An Original, Vintage, Hillsboro Oregon City Directory.

Hardcovers, printed cloth covered boards and spine, 6x9 inches, approximately 300 unnumbered pages.

These directories were published as advertising vehicles so ads abound, including on the covers.

VERY GOOD Condition: The covers have some soiling and signs of handling; internally the inner hinge is cracked at a few places between sections but are holding, otherwise bright, clean, clear and unmarked. A nice, solid, presentable copy.

A Complete HILLSBORO, OREGON, City Directory from 1970. A treasure trove of Oregon regional genealogy.

ATTRACTING HIGH-TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY TO OAKLAND: A PLAN OF ACTION. Submitted TO the Office of Economic Development and Employment, City of Oakland, Oakland, California, BY Dow Associates, Inc., Berkeley, California, July 8, 1981, as revised July 27, 1981. Printed yellow paper covers, plastic spiral bound, 8.5x11 inches, iv, 67 pages, pages printed on one side only. From the opening Summary: "Dow Associates, Inc., presents herein the results of a three month study to (1) assess the potential of Oakland for attracting high growth, high technology companies and related labor intensive technical support companies and (2) prepare a Plan of Action to realize that potential. The work was directed toward identifying an optimal match between Oakland's resources and the needs of such companies." VERY GOOD condition, just lightly used, still tight, bright, clean and unmarked. Oakland as a Hi-Tech Center for the San Francisco Bay Area? That was the idea back in 1981.

(1) PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF CANADA... at its SIXTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, HELD AT OTTAWA, ONTARIO... 1971. HAMILTON (Canada): Spectator Steam Printing House, 1871. Disbound from a larger work that probably contained other proceedings, there are 314 pages in this proceedings with the pages numbered 602 to 915 plus a title page and a 6 page index at the rear, 5x8 inches. Only FAIR condition. Disbound, as noted above, title page is almost loose, there is chipping to the fragile page edges, mainly on the first and last few pages, the pages are toned with age, the last page has much of its upper portion torn away and has a 3 inch tear, there are previous owner's pencil marks here and there throughout; nonetheless a complete copy of this interesting Canadian Masonic report from 1871. (2) PROCEEDINGS OF THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE FRATERNITY OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND... Held at Charlottetown June 25, 1894. CHARLOTTETOWN (Prince Edward Island, Ontario, Canada): Haszard & Moore, Printers, 1894. Disbound, 5.5x8.5 inches, 47 pages. Only FAIR condition. Disbound, as noted above, waterstaining / shorelining to the gutter and bottom margin of most pages, chipping to the edges and corners of the first and last few pages, a vertical crease down the middle where the booklet was probably folded in half to fit into a pocket, pages are toned, there are previous owner's bright blue pencil marks here and there throughout; nonetheless a complete copy of this interesting Prince Edward Island Masonic report from 1894.

MONATSBLÄTTER AUS BETHEL COLLEGE, KANSAS. (Deutsche Ausgabe des Schul und College Journals / German Edition of the Monthly School and College Journal). Two Volumes / 24 Issues bound in hardcovers.

Volume VIII, Numbers 1-12, 1903, and Volume IX, Numbers 1-12, 1904, bound in this one book. TEXT in GERMAN FRAKTUR. Published by Bethel College, Newton, Kansas, 1903-1904.

Hardcovers, black cloth covered spine and marbled paper covered boards, paper handwritten title label on spine, marbled page edges, 6.5x9.5 inches. Pagination: Volume VIII, 12 Issues, 144 + [2] pages; Volume IX, 12 Issues, 192 + [2] pages.

FAIR condition, the covers have some rubs and scrapes, especially along the edges, but are solid and doing their job well; the top page edges (page edges of the closed book) have darkened; internally, there is a vertical crease down the middle of the issues from handling; the binding is split at a number of places where the book was over-opened, but the pages are holding; the pages are lightly toned with age and there is some foxing here and there; deaccessioned from the "Mennonite Historical Library, Harleysville, Pennsylvania", as stamped on the front and rear free endpapers, and the bottom margin of the first issue, (there is also the handwritten word "dup." at the top of the front free endpaper, denoting this copy as a duplicate); there is an early previous owner's signature at the top of the front free endpaper; otherwise the issues are complete, bright, clean, and unmarked.

This bound collection of 24 complete issues from 1903-1904, printed in the German Fraktur of the Mennonites / Anabaptists. A rare and historic look at Bethel College, Kansas.