Kiser Photo Co, 1910. First Edition. Wraps. Uncommon booster mailer for Portland Oregon, this one is 'Compliments of Hartman & Thompson Bankers, Chamber Of Commerce'. Illustrations and text on continuous strip, 8 x 97 cm, folded accordion style to form 21 unnumbered pages (11 unnumbered leaves). Strip is folded to..... More
Seattle Chamber of Commerce, [ca. 1928]. Saddle-stapled wraps. An uncommon 1920's booster pamphlet for the city of Seattle. Featuring the text 'The Charmed Life', by Almira Bailey, with b/w photos throughout including an aerial photograph of Seattle. Measuring 6.75 x 9.75 in. with 36pp., including color photo cover, and b/w..... More
np, [1923]. First Edition. Wraps. 44pp., including printed wraps. A narrative of connected events and secret manipulations extending over a period of twenty years, three Cabinet Officers, a United States Senetor, two Governors, and others in high stations take part in organized undertaking to transfer Alaska’s resources for private exploitation..... More
Eastside Printing and Lithographing Co., 1955. First Edition. Spiral Bound. Extremely scarce (Worldcat records only 2 copies). A very good copy in original stiff covers, with intact original white plastic bomb binding (slight wear to edges). More
Ivy Press, January 1918. First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Signed and inscribed by author on first blank: 'To Mr. J. Grant Anderson with the compliments of the Author June 12, 1918'. 149pp. Original red cloth stamped in black. Ex-library copy with markings, pocket at the..... More
[Lowman & Hanford], 1893. First Edition. Wraps. A Rare Northwest imprint; this was from the library of noted historian Edmond S. Meaney with his signature to the front pastedown, and further inscribed 'From C. T. Conover, Seattle Wash.' This copy has been specially bound with a leather spine and two..... More
W. D. Harney, Photogravure Publisher, 1910. Leather. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. This stunning and enormous portfolio is one of the defining photographic portrayals of Seattle and Washington state, and one of the outstanding collections of views of the beauties of Puget sound nature, the customs, dress, and..... More
C.B. Bagley, Printer, 1888. First Edition. Hardcover. INSCRIBED BY DENNY TO THOMAS W. PROSCH, with Prosch’s corrections throughout; this copy was used by William Katz and Glen Adams for the 1965 Ye Galleon Press reprint. A Very Rare copy being inscribed to one of the most influential citizen of Seattle..... More
David Steel, 1889. Wraps. Inscribed by the publisher Geo. Himes on the front cover. 40pp. Original printed pink wrappers. Light fading along the spine, else uncommonly Fine. SMITH 2760, GRAFF 1219, SOLIDAY I-773. More
A.D. Eshelman, 1901. First Edition. Paperback. Exceptionally scarce Seattle title mixes photography of Seattle & the surrounding area with poetry from local authors (Worldcat rcords only 3 copies). A very good copy in the original pale green textured wraps, stamped in gilt and red, with original silk ties (covers rubbed..... More
Columbus Hospital, 1941. First Edition. Paperback. This extremely rare pamphlet (Worldcat records only a single surviving copy) is in remarkable condition in the original silver printed wraps, complete with original unprinted spiderweb-textured glassine jacket (glassine darkened with chipping to edges; ink stamp on endpaper). Notes: 'Founded by Blessed Frances Xavier..... More
A.C. McClurg, 1904. First Thus. Hardcover. Bound in original two-tone brown cloth, spine titled in gilt, top edge gilt (some wear to cloth, some wear to top edge of text; some pages carelessly opened; some page corners folded; ink name on front endpaper). More
Seattle: Northwest Press, 1985. B/w Illustrations. First Edition. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" 4 volumes, complete as issued. Complete sets of this work are exceptionally scarce. More
np, [1921]. Saddle-stapled wraps. Inscribed by Clarence Leroy Andrews, an employee of the Interior Department Bureau of Education and Reindeer Service in Alaska in the 1920s, to: C. S. Hubbell. 13pp. An address that takes note of the decline in Alaska population and looks at several factors to explain the..... More
(Press of the Henry O. Shepard Co.), 1897. First Edition. Wraps. Oblong quarto. [58]pp, with more than fifty plates (Printed on both sides, and most full page) and descriptive captions for each. Four pages of introductory text, two maps, and two pages of terminal ads. Original gray wrappers, handsewn, printed..... More
Washington State Univ Pr, September 2002. Hardcover. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good dustjacket. Book has shelfwear; DJ has shelfwear, edgewear, creases, & a small tear (about 1/2') to the center of the back cover. Interior is tight, bright, & clean. 8vo. - over 7¾' - 9¾' (oblong)..... More
Harper & Brothers, 1900. Later Printing. Hardcover. Volume I only. A good copy in original green cloth stamped in gilt (some spotting to cloth, some staining to edges). Folding map intact and in nice, clean condition. More
University of Washington Press, 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. A superb copy, signed with half page inscription on front endpaper by editor Charles Martin: 'To. Mrs. Thomas Burke, With the gratitude and appreciation of The University of Washington, The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the Institute of International Relations, which..... More
World Book Company, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. A SUPERB PRESENTATION COPY, signed by Ezra Meeker in his shaky hand, and with a secretarial inscription to noted Northwest pioneer and author Clarence B. Bagley (with Bagley's bookplate). This inscription links two of the great figures of Seattle's early history, and would..... More
D. Appleton and Company, 1882. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Original decorated brown cloth with gilt titles. Frontispiece. 311 pages + ads. Illustrated with eight engraved plates. Some rubbing to the corners and spine ends, else a Very Good copy. SMITH 7217, SOLIDAY III-558. More
Newman-Burrows Co., 1950. First Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. More
Lowman Hanford Company, 1930. Limited Edition. Hardcover. This edition of North-Westward is limited to 300 copies of which 295 are for sale, each with an original signed woodblock frontispiece by W. Corwin Chase. A collection of poems inspired by the scenic beauty of the Northwest, contents include: Columbia, Restoration Point..... More
Stevens County Reveille, printers, 1904. First Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. [24]pp., in blue printed wraps measuring 4.5 x 6'. This copy is signed by John B. Slater (a founding member and Pioneer family) at the top of the front cover. Previous stamp to the front cover, now rubbed out, else a...... More
Smith Tower, 1940. First Edition. Unknown. A single leaf, folding to form 4 pages. Has some darkening, creasing and wear. More
[Printed by Barrett Redfield Press], [1924]. First Edition. Saddle-stapled wraps. 8pp., in tan printed wraps. Light creasing at the top and bottom, else a Very Good copy of this scarce Mt. Ranier related pamphlet. Smith a propo. More
