The Fur Trade, Volumes I and II by Phillips, Paul Chrisler, and Smurr, J. W - 1961

Weaver, Emily. : Paper and Scissors in the Schoolroom. Milton Bradbury. USA. 1893. Papers boards decorated title to front. Pp77, [4] Advert publishers books. Drawings throughout text illustrating templates for classroom use of paper folding. Two neat ownership inscriptions on front free end papers:- B. Burgoyne Chapman to his friend Gordon dated Aug 26 1915, Kulong [district in Shanghai], later inscription of "Rattenbury", which is probably that of H B Rattenbury, or a family member. Pages are a little age toned, some light damp staining affecting the edge of a few pages, in good clean order. Benjamin Burgoyne Chapman, (1886-1964) born in Australia, entered the Methodist Wesleyan ministry in 1913 and worked in China from 1913 - 1931. He returned in 1936 after travelling to India and Japan. Harold Burgoyne Rattenbury (1878-1961) published author and Methodist missionary in Burma and China in the 1930/ 40's. A book with an ownership story perhaps more interesting than that written by the author.

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Read More

Calcutta : Royal Asiatic Society, 1950. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. Volume I only. Rebound in modern gray cloth. Pencil marginalia. Stamp to final text pages. Lacking original wraps.

Lucky You: What Science Has Done For Us J.B. Lippincott Stated First Edition. SCIENCE. Artfully illustrated by MUNRO LEAF. Good EXLIB in a Good unclipped $2.25 orig. price dust jacket. Last page states: 152 4.

1951. Hardcover w/faux suede and leather binding. Good. 64p. Cover edges worn down to reveal the cardboard beneath with tear to faux leather on bottom front. Cover edges worn down to reveal the cardboard beneath with tear to faux leather on bottom front. Cutouts from the 1951 Hague Academy of International Law brochure are clued on the first few pages composing a title page and introduction. Created by Cecilia Mandal (or Mandahl) of Sweden, who attended the Academy in 1951 and 1954, this collection contains 19 greetings from the 1951 Academy attendees and nine from the 1954 Academy attendees. Laid in preceding the 1954 pages are two loose leaves titled Information Concerning the 1954 Session. The signatures represent a worldwide assembly of young lawyers. Identified signatures include those of W. Ian Stewart (Scottish Solicitor-General, 1973-4), Claude Roux (Paris Council member, 1965-1983), Fernando Montes de Oca y Gómez of Costa Rica, Jorge Siles and his brother, Luis Adolfo Siles (Bolivian Vice… Read More

Weaver, Emily. : Paper and Scissors in the Schoolroom. Milton Bradbury. USA. 1893. Papers boards decorated title to front. Pp77, [4] Advert publishers books. Drawings throughout text illustrating templates for classroom use of paper folding. Two neat ownership inscriptions on front free end papers:- B. Burgoyne Chapman to his friend Gordon dated Aug 26 1915, Kulong [district in Shanghai], later inscription of "Rattenbury", which is probably that of H B Rattenbury, or a family member. Pages are a little age toned, some light damp staining affecting the edge of a few pages, in good clean order. Benjamin Burgoyne Chapman, (1886-1964) born in Australia, entered the Methodist Wesleyan ministry in 1913 and worked in China from 1913 - 1931. He returned in 1936 after travelling to India and Japan. Harold Burgoyne Rattenbury (1878-1961) published author and Methodist missionary in Burma and China in the 1930/ 40's. A book with an ownership story perhaps more interesting than that written by the author.

xvi+469 pages with appendix and bibliography. Royal octavo (9" x 6") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First editionFocusing on the fate of the natives under Spanish rule, the author traces in graphic detail the rupturing of Indian traditions and the fate that befell the Indian people. While demonstrating the excesses of the conquistadors and unscrupulous crown officials, he also emphasizes that Central America was the scene of the first attempt to apply the famous New Laws. Although that legislation was not fully implemented, the reformist judge Alonso Lopez de Cerrato made significant improvements in labor conditions, in the face of furious opposition from the Spanish settlers. Aside from it discussion of labor practices, this account deals with population figures and the extent of the slave trade, and corrects a number of errors in traditional sources. In addition, Spanish Indian policy, particularly at the local level, is examined… Read More

Self-published, 1981. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. oxblood cloth with weakened gilt titles. light shelf wear. 136pp..

Calcutta : Royal Asiatic Society, 1950. Hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. Volume I only. Rebound in modern gray cloth. Pencil marginalia. Stamp to final text pages. Lacking original wraps.

London: Henry COLBURN, 1818 Two volumes complete, with map, portraits, engravings and tables. Original full leather binding with weak hinges which will need attention in due course. Clean contents, but occasional stains - images on request. Historically important work. Bray produced the first edition of his diaries, which offer a fine contemporary insight to the English Revolutionary period. The diaries include correspondence with key figures, for example Sir Edward Hyde.