1862. Original manuscripts. The letters from Gordon are datelined New York. The receipts cover an Oregon War Loan, a deposit slip for Phenix Bank, NYC, and a quarterly statement of Kimball's account Gordon. Partial contents of the letters include: The Burnside Expedition; price and availabilty of Java Coffee; Chinese shipping;..... More

1857. Original manuscripts. Six documents in all. The Hudson letter, addressed to E.D. Kimball, Esq., recommends James R. Stray for second mate aboard the ship "Buckeye," in part: "...[he's] been in your employ on this coast five voyages...he's a temperate and hard working man..., Yours respectfully, Sam'l H. Hudson. Together..... More

1828. Original manuscript. One page, quarto, integral address leaf. 18 lines written legibly in ink. In part: "... Your favor with Eight Casks Oil is received, only two of which were invoiced....dft. for $1000 at 90 days from Jan'y 25 has been presented & accepted, the balance of $1400, you..... More

Hollywood: American Music, 1947. First Edition. Softcover. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Now I'm a feller with a heart of gold, And the ways of a gentleman, I've been told, The kind of a guy that wouldn't harm a flea .... Tell Saint Peter at the Golden Gate That..... More

Nashville: Acuff-Rose, 1947. First Edition. 4pp, words and music, in part: "When I'm feelin' tired and weary and I don't know what to do I just go down on the corner and I play away my blues...." Pictorial cover with a large portrait of Pee Wee King. 12" x 9"..... More

Arcadia, California: Hamblen Music Co., 1953. First Edition. 4pp, words and music, in part: "Mommy told me something a little girl should know, It's all about the devil and I've learned to hate him so...." Cover photograph of Sue Ann who recorded this song with The Cowboy Church Sunday School..... More

Jordan: Army Map Service, 1969. First Edition. Full-color road map with place names in English and Jordanian Arabic. Compiled and drawn in 1969 by the Dept. of Lands and Surveys of Jordan. Includes Israel and part of Syria. Location of sites in English and Arabic. Sites of antiquities are marked..... More

Portland, Oregon: American Music, 1941. First Edition. Softcover. 50 pages; one illustration from photograph. Contains words and music to 20 songs performed by Texas Jim, including: When the Robins Sing in Texas; Saddles in the Sky; Buckaroo at Eighty-two; Fiddlin' Fool of the Prairie; Out Arizona Way; and 15 more..... More

Nashville: Acuff-Rose, 1943. First Edition. Softcover. 47pages; 6pages of illustrations from photographs. Contains words and music to 20 songs performed by Bob Atcher, including: Forever and A Day; One Careless Night; Pins and Needles; We'll Be Pals; and 16 more. In the original pictorial covers, 12" x 9" Robert Owen..... More

NY: Hill and Range Songs, 1954-1956. First Editions. Softcover. Volume 1 comprises 36 pages, including 12 illustrations from photographs. It contains words and music to 15 songs, written and performed by Hank Thompson, including: Rub-A-Dub Dub; You're Walking On My Heart; When You're Lovin', You're Livin'; Cryin' In the Deep..... More

Washington DC: U.S. House of Representatives, 1938. Original document. Accomplished and signed by Smith. Dated May 19, 1938. Addressed to Hon. A.W. Hall, Bureau of Engraving. "Any courtesy you may extend to Mr. A.C. Heald and party will be appreciated [signed] Clyde H. Smith, M.C., Maine." Clyde Harold Smith (1876-1940)..... More

(Princeton): Cotsen Family Library, 2002. First Edition in English. Softcover. (24)pp, accordion-fold broadsheet; six illustrations fro photographs. Captions under the photos are in German, translated into English on facing versos. Incluces a one-page essay by Mus White, a note on albumen prints, and suggestions for further reading. Self-wrappers, printed on..... More

Detroit: Cornell Studios, circa 1915. Original document. Unused card. Shows a man in a chauffeur's cap, holding the end of an air-horn, and a woman in a very large hat, both facing the camera from a studio-prop automobile. Imprint of Cornell Studios on verso. Approx 3.25" x 5.5"... More