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Model # WOR061
A New General and Universal Atlas Containing Forty-Five Maps by Andrew Dury, Engraved by Mr. Kitchin - Maker: Andrew Dury
Extraordinary and beautiful small antique atlas, in original leather cover, containing 45 individual maps covering the entire globe. One sphere of the world map is missing, otherwise believed to be complete. Hand colored in outline. With beautifully decorated and illustrated title page and dedication page, in black and white. Fair to good condition overall, book measures approx. 5 x 6.5 inches. Some maps fold out.
Price: $1,500.00 Date: 1761
1761Andrew Dury$1,500.00

Model # TOW154
The Boston Almanac for the Year 1854 - Maker: Coolidge and Moore
Charming antique almanac, in booklet form, with fold out map of New England and Boston, before any serious filling of the Back Bay, with numbered key and inset of East Boston on the reverse side. Maps measure approx. 9.5 x 11 inches, booklet measures approx.5.25 x 3.25 inches. Detailed monthly information on moon phases, and general information on Boston, such as the Municipal Register for 1854, information on water works, Fire Department, the Boston Public Library, Public Schools, the City Police, Custom House, Militia, Banks, numerous black and white illustrations of new churches in Boston, and Business Directory. Almanac by Coolidge and Moore, 1854, maps by Coolidge and Wiley, 1853. Published by Jewett. Excellent condition overall.
Price: $125.00 Date: 1854
1854Coolidge and Moore$125.00

Model # OTH065
Williams's Pacific Tourist and Guide Across the Continent, Illustrated Trans-Continental Guide of Travel, from The Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. - Maker: Henry T. Williams
Charming antique tourist guide book, a "Complete Traveller's Guide of the Union and Central Pacific Railroads, and all points of interest or pleasure travel to California, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Montana, the Mines and Mining of the Territories, the Lands of the Pacific Coast, the Wonders of the Rocky Mountains, the Scenery of the Sierra Nevadas, the Colorado Mountains, the Big Trees, the Geysers, the Yosemite, and the Yellowstone." Good condition overall, paper is toned, some fraying and fading on book cover edges. Approx. 9.25 x 7 inches.
Price: $350.00 Date: 1876
1876Henry T. Williams$350.00

Model # OTH078
1905: Forty-fourth Annual Report of the Maine Central Railroad Company. October 18, 1905 - Maker: Rand Avery
Annual report to stockholders for the year ending June 30, 1905, for the Maine Central Railroad Company, in booklet form. With wonderful black and white fold-out map of part of Maine and the railroad routes. Map unfolded measures approx. 13 x 18.75 inches. Excellent condition overall.
Price: $65.00 Date: 1905
1905Rand Avery$65.00

Model # OTH077
1909: The Northern Central Railway Company, Fifty-fifth Annual Report, for the year ending December 31st, 1909. Presented and Approved at the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders, February 24th, 1910. - Maker: Northern Central Railway Company
Annual report for 1909 of the Northern Central Railway Company, with map of the railway for fronts piece. Contains full financial information, information on Officers and Directors, and General Remarks by President James McCrea. Very good condition, booklet measures approx. 8.5 x 5 inches.
Price: $45.00 Date: 1909
1909Northern Central Railway Company$45.00

Model # OTH103
Official Program of the Old Home Week Celebration, Orleans, MA, August 15 to 21, 1921. - Maker: Davol
Charming antique historical booklet, for Orleans Old Home Week, held in commemoration of The Landing of the Pilgrims, The 275th Anniversary of the Orleans Congregational Church, and the Dedication of the World War Memorial, to the Valiant Sons of Orleans, who Served in the World War. With photos and text, as well as advertisements. Booklet measures approx. 9 x 6 inches. Good condition overall, complete and intact.
Price: $38.00 Date: 1921
1921Davol$38.00
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Model # MAS810
Chatham: Aerial Glimpses of a Quaint Cape Cod Resort, Aerial Views of a Delightful Cape Cod Resort - Maker: Walton
Charming antique tourist booklet of Chatham, with 14 black and white aerial photographs of the town and surrounding waters, with explanatory text. Excellent condition overall, cover has lovely gilt design and title, booklet measures approx. 7.25 x 5.5 inches.
Price: $150.00 Date: 1922
1922Walton$150.00

Model # MAS1289
Mon-o-Moy, The Sea Camps for Boys on Cape Cod, East Brewster, Massachusetts - Maker: Mon-o-Moy Sea Camps on Cape Cod
Charming antique booklet on Mon-o-Moy Sea Camp for Boys, in East Brewster, MA, 1937. With many wonderful black and white period photos of beach, boating, sailing and swimming scenes, as well as various camp activities, 47 pages. Very good condition, booklet measures approx. 11 x 8.5 inches.
Price: $48.00 Date: 1937
1937Mon-o-Moy Sea Camps on Cape Cod$48.00

Model # BKS005
Collecting Antique Maps, An Introduction to the History of Cartography - Maker: Jonathan Potter
Jonathan's Potter's admired book on antique map collecting is a great overview of the field for the beginner, and enjoyable reading for the more experienced collector as well, hard cover, many colorful plates, nice coffee table book, 12" x 9", very good to excellent condition - new, some with very minor wear.
Price: $35.00 Date: 2001
2001Jonathan Potter$35.00
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Model # MAS929
Cape Cod Primitives - Maker: Cleverdon
Booklet of poetry by Stella A. Cleverdon, Chatham, Ma, 1894 - 1972, includes hand written notes and poems, and 18 page booklet of poetry about Cape Cod and other subjects, 5" x 4 1/2", most likely self published, excellent condition.
Price: $60.00 Date: c. 1950
c. 1950Cleverdon$60.00

Model # BKS001
Chatham Massachusetts - Maker: Zaremba & Jeanloz
Part of the Postcard History/Images of America series, written by store owners Bob Zaremba & Danielle Jeanloz, 128 pages of images, historical information, stories and descriptions of the development of Chatham, written mostly with captions describing the images. This popular book have been reprinted several times and offers a captivating overview of Chatham, MA. The 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" picture book format makes a great gift.
Price: $22.00 Date:
Zaremba & Jeanloz$22.00

Model # BKS002
Around Middlebury - Maker: Zaremba & Jeanloz
Part of the Postcard History/Images of America series, written by store owners Bob Zaremba & Danielle Jeanloz, 128 pages of images, historical information, stories and descriptions of the development of Middlebury, VT, written mostly with captions describing the images. This popular book offers a captivating overview of Middlebury and its neighboring towns including Lake Dunmore, Vergennes, Bristol, Brandon, and Orwell. The 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" picture book format makes a great gift.
Price: $19.00 Date:
Zaremba & Jeanloz$19.00

Model # BKS003
Images of America Chatham - Maker: Daly
Part Images of America series, written by local historian, Janet Daly, Chatham, Massachusetts, 128 pages of images, brings the town to life from the early 1800s to the 1960s. It includes historical information, stories and descriptions of the development of Chatham, written mostly with captions describing the images. The 9 1/4" x 6 1/2" picture book format makes a great gift.
Price: $20.00 Date:
Daly$20.00

Model # BKS004
The Old Village, A National Register District, Step by Step - Maker: Old Village Association
A guided walk through a Historic Neighborhood in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Price: $10.00 Date:
Old Village Association$10.00

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Geographical & Historical Books (5)
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Model # NYO289
State of New York Report on the Topographical Survey of the Adirondack Wilderness of New York, for the Year 1873.*****SOLD***** - Maker: Verplanck Colvin
Antique book with cover and binding missing, survey reports on the Adirondack Wilderness, and numerous wonderful fold out maps and views. Image shows one of these, "Adirondack Survey Report Plate 5", an illustrated panoramic view of Boreas Mountain, Mt. Allyn, Mt. Santanoni, and many others. Other maps and views include "The Heart of the Adirondacks P. 5", "Altitudes by Barometer Pl. 7", "Crown Point Lighthouse Pl. 1", "Contour Lines", and many others. Overall the maps and prints inside the publication are in fair to good condition and suitable for framing. The piece is priced "as is".*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1874
1874Verplanck Colvin

Model # OTH110
Geologic Atlas of the United States, San Francisco Folio*****SOLD***** - Maker: U.S. Geological Survey
Antique geologic atlas by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, with a series of geological maps of the San Francisco region: Tamalpais, San Francisco, Concord, San Mateo, and Haywards Quadrangles. Inlcudes maps on topography, areal geology, structure sections, columnar section and illustrations. Extensive descriptive and informational text. Printed color, overall very good condition, approx. 21.75 x 18.5 inches.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1914
1914U.S. Geological Survey

Model # CIV004
Peoples Pictorial Edition, The Blue and Gray, A History of the Conflicts During Lee's Invasion and Battle of Gettysburg*****SOLD***** - Maker: Prof. J. Warren Gilbert
Charming antique book on the Civil War, also "Containing Colored Maps and Complete Roster of the Two Armies, and Being for the Most Part Contributions by Union and Confederate Officers Condensed and Arranged for Popular Reading." Fragile cover, can be secured, includes map inside of Gettysburg and vicinity. Book measures 9 x 6.25 inches.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1922
1922Prof. J. Warren Gilbert
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Model # TOW163
Griebens Guide Books, Venice and the Lido, Vol. 103, 1924*****SOLD***** - Maker: Griebens
Charming antique guide book to Venice, with 4 maps and 2 ground plans, including a detailed fold-out map of Venice at the back, with inset of the Lagoons, and all major points of interest noted, unfolded measures 11.5 x 15 inches Very good condition overall.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1924
1924Griebens
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Model # NYO273
This is Long Island, The Sunrise Homeland*****SOLD***** - Maker: The Long Island Association
Antique historic, geographical and tourism book about Long Island, New York, produced by the Long Island Association, 1937. With full information on boroughs and counties, as well as townships, includes many delightful photographs, as well as maps, including bird's eye view maps and photographs. Very good condition, complete.*****SOLD*****
Price: Date: 1937
1937The Long Island Association

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