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Reminiscences of Worcester from the earliest period, historical and genealogical : with notices of early settlers and prominent citizens, and descriptions of old landmarks and ancient dwellings ...

Lincoln copy: Bound in cloth with gold lettering on the spine; frontispiece

History of the Thirty-Third Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry during the four years of civil war, from Sept. 16, 1861, to July 21, 1865 : and incidentally of Col. John Coburn's Second Brigade, Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps, including incidents…

Lincoln copy: Book, stamped cloth binding with gold title on spine; frontispiece

Phonography Made Easy, After the French System "Sténographie-Duployé"

Joseph Amable Manseau's adaptation of Duployan stenography to the English language. Produced in Canada.

Chemical atlas, or, The chemistry of familiar objects : exhibiting the general principles of the science in a series of beautifully colored diagrams, and accompanied by explanatory essays, embracing the latest views of the subjects illustrated…

Bound in cloth, with ornamental borders and gilt-stamped lettering on cover, and sprinkled edges

A course in mechanical drawing, for school use and for self-innstruction. A practical treatise on the art of making working drawings, lettering and dimensioning

A Course In Mechanical Drawing, For School Use And For Self-Instruction: A Practical Treatise On The Art Of Making Working Drawings, Lettering And Dimensioning

Statutes and rules for the British Museum : the 10th of May 1879

Statutes and rules for the British Museum : the 10th of May 1879 Author: British Museum Year: 1879 Shorthand annotations by Mr. Nichols View on Archive.org

Camp, garrison and guard duty, with modified manual of arms for the officers and soldiers of the Ninth Regiment Michigan Infantr

Camp, garrison and guard duty, with modified manual of arms for the officers and soldiers of the Ninth Regiment Michigan Infantry Author: Duffield, W. W. (William Ward)…

Collection of photographs of Egypt and Nubia

Collection title devised. Albums are unnumbered. Each album has a title on the spine in gilt lettering: [v.1] Ramessum, Der-el-Mendinet, Mendinet Habu. -- [v.2] Karnak, Kurna…

Speech of David Paul Brown, before the Mayor's Court of Philadelphia, September 17, 1825 : on the subject of a riot and assault and battery

Taken in shorthand by M.T.C. Gould, stenographer. "Commonwealth vs. John M'Morris ... "--Page [v]. Concerns riot of Irish emigrants aboard the ship Niagra. John M'Morris…

The science of beauty: as developed in nature and applied in art

Printed by Ballantyne & Co., Edinburgh. Nineteenth century brown cloth binding with decorative blind-tooled motif to centre. Gold lettering to spine.

The Marchant Calculator Instruction Manuel owned by the Clatsop County Surveyor, Gelo Parker

Paperback instruction manual with brown covers and black lettering. The front and back covers have a band of black stripes running top to bottom on the left side. Written at the…

The life of Major-General Zachary Taylor, the Whig nominee for President of the United States : with a brief biographical sketch of the Hon. Millard Fillmore, nominee for Vice-President

Pamphlet, stitched in paper wrappers, with illustrations on covers and lettering on covers and spine printed in red

Man shall not live by bread alone : lay sermon, delivered before the Unitarian churches of Sheffield and Buda, Illinois, on March 22, 1903

Man shall not live by bread alone : lay sermon, delivered before the Unitarian churches of Sheffield and Buda, Illinois, on March 22, 1903 Author: Dinsmoor, Jarvis Year: 1903…

An elementary treatise on mechanics, comprehending the doctrine of equilibrium and motion, as applied to solids and fluids

An elementary treatise on mechanics, comprehending the doctrine of equilibrium and motion, as applied to solids and fluids Author: Farrar, John, 1779-1853, comp Year: 1834…

Manuscript pages bound with The instrumental director.

1 musical copybook consisting of 82 pieces including reels, waltzes, marches, and other popular songs. 1 score (40 unnumbered pages); 22 x 27 cm. From the Center of Popular…

Reports, American committee for relief in Ireland, and Irish white cross

Title taken from binder's lettering; the reports of the two relief organizations were also issued separately

The American conflict

Pamphlet bound in marbled boards with leather corners and spine with gold lettering on the spine; bound with ca. 250 blank pages at the end

Beadle's dime national speaker : embodying gems of oratory and wit, particularly adapted to American schools and firesides

Bound in paper wrappers, with printed illustration on cover, and printed lettering on cover and spine

By-Laws of Irving Club, Astoria, Oregon: Organized Nov. 14, 1892, Incorporated Nov. 16, 1892

Paperback booklet with green canvas covers. The front cover has the words, "Irving Club, Astoria, 1892" written in gold embossed lettering. The green canvas covering has…

Incidents and anecdotes of the war : together with life sketches of eminent leaders, and narratives of the most memorable battles for the Union

Incidents and anecdotes of the war : together with life sketches of eminent leaders, and narratives of the most memorable battles for the Union Author: Victor, Orville J.…

Digest of opinions of the Judge Advocate General of the Army : containing a selection of official opinions furnished to the President, the Secretary of War, the Adjutant General, heads of bureaus of the War Department, commanding officers, judge…

Bound in cloth, with stamped border on covers, and gilt-stamped lettering on spine

The trial of the British soldiers, of the 29th regiment of foot, for the murder of Crispus Attucks, Samuel Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Caldwell, and Patrick Carr, on Monday evening, March 5, 1770

First edition, Boston, 1770, published under title : The trial of William Wemms, James Hartegan [etc.] ... Taken in shorthand by John Hodgson

A brief biographical dictionary

Bound in cloth with simple embossed border on covers, gold embossed lettering on spine

The Cecil family,

The Cecil family, Author: Dennis, George Ravenscroft Year: 1914 Half-title (and publisher's lettering) : The house of Cecil View on Archive.org

The Clay memorial, or, The domestic and public life of Henry Clay : with an account of his last sickness, death, and funeral obsequies

Bound in textured cloth, with stamped border on covers, gilt-stamped decorations on front cover and spine, gilt-stamped lettering on spine, and gilt edges

A treatise on isometrical drawing as applicable to geological and mining plans : picturesque delineations of ornamental grounds, perspective views and working plans of buildings and machinery, and to general purposes of civil engineering; with details…

Diapered publisher's cloth binding with intricate blind stamped borders and gilt lettering on spine

The life of Andrew Jackson, Major-General in the service of the United States, comprising a history of the War in the South, from the commencement of the Creek campaign, to the termination of hostilities before New Orleans

Bound in leather with gold decorative border on cover and gold lettering on the spine; frontispiece

Logbook of the William Martin (Schooner) of Boston and Edith May (Schooner) of Wellfleet, mastered by Josiah Cook and Jacob Gross, kept by William H. Keith , on two voyages from 1 January 1865-1868

Log turned copybook kept by William H. Keith comprised of two whaling voyages. First voyage documents the William Martin (Schooner) of Boston, mastered by Josiah Cook, from 1…

The hand of God in American history : a study of national politics

The hand of God in American history : a study of national politics Author: Thompson, Robert Ellis, 1844-1924 Year: 1902 Book, cloth binding with gold stamped lettering on front…

Robert Alison notes on the lectures of John Redman Coxe

One volume (173, 37 p.) of shorthand notes taken by Robert Alison on lectures by Dr. John Redman Coxe. Lecture topics are the orders phlegmasiae (deep vein thrombosis) and…

Life on the road : or, Claude, Turpin, and Jack, being a complete account of the most daring adventures of the notorious highwaymen, Claude Duval, Dick Turpin, and Sixteen-string Jack

Bound in grey blind-stamped cloth with gilt illustration and lettering to front, back, and spine

Music manuscript book belonging to J.M. Merrow

1 musical copybook with 264 pieces, including primarily English, Irish, and Scottish tunes for treble instrument and a few songs for keyboard and voice. 1 score (79 pages, 91…

Creeds of Great Business Men - 1918 - English Text Version

Creeds of Great Business Men was originally published in English in 1913 by the International Harvester Company. Two versions were later published in Gregg Shorthand. The first…

Memoir of the life and public services of John Charles Fremont : including an account of his explorations, discoveries and adventures on five successive expeditions across the North American continent : voluminous selections from his private and public…

Bound in cloth with embossed design on front cover and eagle, flag, and lettering in gold on the spine; frontispiece

Parsons' Lessons in Munson Phonography, Parsons Business College 1906

Parsons' Lessons in Munson Phonography. Prepared with a view to simplify the study by Caroline Parsons, Principal of Shorthand and Typewriting Department of Parsons' Business…

Manuscript music book belonging to B.L. Cook

1 musical copybook consisting of about 25 pieces including waltzes and other popular songs. 1 score (22 unnumbered pages); 19 x 29 cm From the Center for Popular Music, Middle…

Caroline Bowen's music book.

1 musical copybook with 58 pieces including secular songs with keyboard accompaniment, marches, and 2 sacred pieces. 1 score (92 unnumbered pages) ; 23 x 28 cm. From the…