History of the Discovery of America by Henry Trumbull, 1832
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Trumbull, Henry. History of the Discovery of America: Of the Landing of our Forefathers at Plymouth, and of Their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians in New-England, From Th...
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A History of European & American Sculpture Signed First Edition, 2 Volume Set
Located in valatie, NY
A History of European and American Sculpture from the Early Christian Period to the Present Day by Chandler Post.
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19th History of the Antecolombian America with Original Engravings and Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
The book it´s in Spanish. Catalan Region Beautiful handmade engravings 996 pages.
History of the Indian Tribes of North America – Th. McKenney & J. Hall
Located in Middletown, NY
McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) and James Hall (1793-1868) History of the Indian Tribes of North America; With Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs, Embellishe...
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The History of the Discovery and Settlement of America by W. Robertson, 1835
By William Robertson
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
With its dramatic sweep of narrative, combined with a provocative confrontation of two very different stages of civilization and a prose that was more flexible and evocative than tha...
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Original Pastel Drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards
By George Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
He was a painter and author of books regarding American history and European customs.
Crayon
3 Vol. Thomas L. McKenney, History of the Indian Tribes of North America
Located in New York, NY
3 Vol. Thomas L. McKenney, History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs. Embellished with one hundred portraits fro...
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The History and Significance of the American Flag, Signed by Emily Katherine Ide
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Ide, Emily Katherine. The History and Significance of the American Flag. Boston: Huntington Art Press, 1917. Revised Edition. Signed by the author on the first free endpage. Presente...
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A History of the American People, Signed by Woodrow Wilson, Alumni Edition #29 o
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Woodrow Wilson. A History of the American People. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902.
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Anderson's History of Commerce, 3 Volumes, 1787
Located in Astoria, NY
Adam Anderson, Anderson's History of Commerce, 3 Volumes of Four, London, 1783. 11" H x 9" W.
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American Ornithology; Or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Located in Middletown, NY
Wilson, Alexander & Charles Lucian Bonaparte American Ornithology; Or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States by Alexander Wilson; with a continuation by Charles L...
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Limited Edition History of North America in 14 of 20 Full Leather Bound Volumes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A partial set of the History of North America starting in the prehistoric period and ending with the growth of America after the civil war. This beautifully leather bound set consist...
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1839-1874 History of The United States From The Discovery of The American Contin
By George Bancroft
Located in Bath, GB
A handsomely bound set of this comprehensive work regarding the history of the United States, written by American historian and politician, George Bancroft. With the bookplate of Si...
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Epochs of Ancient History in 20 Volumes Bound in Tan Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
An attractive 20 volume set concerning the histories of various older civilizations including the Greeks, Persians, Plantagenets and the Norman Conquest. This set is bound in 3/4 lea...
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Books, Woodrow Wilson's "A History of American People"
By Woodrow Wilson
Located in New York, NY
5 volumes. Bound in 3/4 red Morocco with top edges gilt, raised bands, and gilt panels on spine. Also generously illustrated with portraits, maps, floor plans, and other rare prints ...
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Books, The History of North America, Edited by Guy Carleton Lee
Located in New York, NY
20 volumes by various authors. Titles include: 'Indians in Historic Times', 'Colonization of the South', 'The Revolution', 'Louisiana Purchase'. Bound in full red Morocco doublunes o...
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3 Vols. William Robertson. The History Of America
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. William Robertson. The History Of America. 4th Edition. Bound in full contemporary tan calf, ornate gilt on spines, with Maps. Published: London: W.Strahan & T. Cadell 178...
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Woodrow Wilson, a History of the American People
Located in New York, NY
Five volumes. Bound in three-quarter red morocco with top edges gilt, raised bands, and gilt panels on spine generously illustrated with portraits, maps, floor plans, and other rare ...
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16 Volumes, Justin Winsor, Native and Critical History of America
Located in New York, NY
16 Volumes. Justin Winsor, Native and Critical History of America. Bound in 3/4 blue morocco and marbled vellum boards. Raised band spine gilt with ornate gilt panels and title. Top ...
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1 Volume, Thompson & Lawson, The Lawson History of America's CVP
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Thompson & Lawson, The Lawson History of America's CVP. Limited Edition. Bound in full blue morocco with a gilt-tooled border on the covers. Raised bands with panels displa...
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20 Volumes. George Charleton Lee. The History of North America.
Located in New York, NY
20 Volumes. George Charleton Lee. The History of North America. Bound in full navy morocco with the covers and raised band spines displaying gilt-tooled detailing. All edges gilt wit...
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Guy C. Lee & Francis N. Thorpe, The History of North America
Located in New York, NY
20 volumes The History of North America: Titles included: Discovery and Exploration, The Indians In Historic Times, Colonization of the South, The Revolution, The Louisiana Purcha...
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3 Volumes, Thomas L. McKenney, History of the Indian Tribes of North America
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Thomas L. McKenney. History of the Indian Tribes of North America, with biographical sketches and anecdotes of the Principle Chiefs. Embellished with 100 portraits from th...
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10 Volumes. G.O. Trevelyan, the American Revolution & the Early History of C.Fox
Located in New York, NY
10 Volumes. Sir George Otto Trevelyan, The American Revolution & The Early History of Charles James Fox. Bound in 3/4 dark brown morocco and linen boards, bordered in gilt tooling. T...
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3 Volumes, T.L. McKenney & J. Hall, History of Indian Tribes of North America
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Thomas Loraine McKenney & James Hall, History of Indian Tribes of North America. Second Octavo Edition. Bound in full brown morocco with covers displaying ornate open tool...
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The Comedies, Histories, Tragedies, and Poems of William Shakespeare
Located in New York, NY
The comedies, histories, tragedies, and Poems of William Shakespeare. with Memoir Introductions and Notes by Richard Grant White Leatherbound. 18 volumes. Bound in full blue Moroc...
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Books, Captain Charles King's "Famous Decisive Battles of the World"
Located in New York, NY
McCurdy & Co., N.D., Circa 1890s. History, Military History, War History, Americana, American History, Single Volume, Illustrated Books, Limited Edition.
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3 Volumes, Edward Duyckinck, National History of the War for the Union, Civil
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Edward Duyckinck. National History of the War for the Union, Civil, Military, & Naval: Founded on Official & Other Authentic Documents. Engraved title-page in each volume....
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Thompson, W.M. & Lawson, Thomas W. The History Of The America's Cup
Located in New York, NY
1 Volume. Thompson, W.M. & Lawson, Thomas W.. The Lawson History Of The America's Cup. Rebound in full blue Morocco, all edges gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, gilt panels, ill...
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3 Volumes. T. Mckenney & J. Hall, History of the Indian Tribes of North America
Located in New York, NY
3 Volumes. Thomas L. Mckenney & James Hall, History of the Indian Tribes of North America. First Edition. Bound in 3/4 red morocco with the covers and raised band spines displaying g...
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