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Old Peninsula Days: Tales and Sketches of the Door County Peninsula
by Holand, Hjalmar R
Madison,WI: Wisconsin House, Ltd., 1972. 1st thus, edition; dj w/2 small closed tears, in mylar,245 clean, unmarked pages. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Vida Weborg. 12 vo.
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SGD 34.47
![The University of Wisconsin: A History, 1848-1925 Volume I & II; A History 1925-1945: Politics, Depression, and War Volume III; A History, 1945-1971: Renewal to Revpolution Volume IV [four volumes, complete]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/375/447/1579447375.0.b.0.jpg)
The University of Wisconsin: A History, 1848-1925 Volume I & II; A History 1925-1945: Politics, Depression, and War Volume III; A History, 1945-1971: Renewal to Revpolution Volume IV [four volumes, complete]
by Curti, Merle; Vernon Carstensen; E. David Cronon & John W. Jenkins
Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1974. Substantial history of this substantial university, largely focusing on politics & administration, rather than mere "rah-rah boosterism". Complete set in uniform bindings & jackets, INSCRIBED in Volume III by Cronon & Jenkins, authors of the second two volumes. Volumes one & two, first published in 1949 to commemorate the centenary of the school's founding, were reprinted with a new design in 1974 to celebrate the 125th...
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SGD 275.74
Kaleidoscope: vol. 1, #1, Oct. 6-19, 1967
by Kois, John, editor, Bob Watt, Dan Peterson, Barbara Gibson, et al
Milwaukee, WI: Kaleidoscope, 1967. Newspaper. 16p. folded tabloid underground newspaper, articles, events, opinion, photos, very good on newsprint. Debut of the Milwaukee underground paper. Counter Culture, drugs, LSD, Hippies, R&R, anti-war, politics.
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SGD 62.04
![[Racist Caricatures] Union Vodvil 1920. [Vaudeville, University of Wisconsin-Madison]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/941/572/1321572941.0.b.jpg)
[Racist Caricatures] Union Vodvil 1920. [Vaudeville, University of Wisconsin-Madison]
by [The Union Board (of The Union Memorial Building)]
[Madison, Wisconsin: Likely Bied Printing Co., 1920]. [16]pp. Program. 6½ x 4 inches. Illustrated wrappers; stapled. Ownership inscription on upper cover. Fine. 1920 program for a "Vodvil" or vaudeville show produced at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to raise funds to build the campus' Union Memorial Building. The cover art by Fred Sperry (Class of 1921) depicts an actor in minstrel-show blackface slouching uneasily in a theatrical spotlight. Numerous ads for Madison business are seen throughout...
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SGD 48.25
![Esse. Renewed by Gilbert and recolored by Beatrice Santiccioli. Beatrice Santiccioli, the world-renowned colorist who has created spectrums for Swatch, Nike [&c &c], developed the new versatile palette for Esse](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/222/612/1499612222.0.b.jpg)
Esse. Renewed by Gilbert and recolored by Beatrice Santiccioli. Beatrice Santiccioli, the world-renowned colorist who has created spectrums for Swatch, Nike [&c &c], developed the new versatile palette for Esse
Appleton WI: Fox River Paper Co, 1990. Paperback. Unpaginated, a substantial gathering of different papers, different weights and tints, with numerous diecut peep-holes to tantalize and inform. A bit over the top, but the firm's "pearlized" tone (see below) is indeed attractive. Large softbound in 11.5 square pearlized wraps, bears corner-tip creasing and some offset smudges, but easily handleable and entirely clean and unmarked within. "Esse Texture, the original finish: a plane of delicate squares...
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SGD 41.36
Take Over: vol. 3, #16, Sept. 21, 1973: Dick Divorces Spiro
by The Bang Gang (staff) Gilbert Shelton, et al
Madison, WI: Random Louse, 1973. Newspaper. 16p. folded tabloid underground newspaper, full page of comics, articles, opinion, news, photos, evenly toned, lightly worn newsprint. Center spread on Chile. Also a Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers full-page cartoon. Take Over was one of the longer-running underground papers of which Madison had three simultaneously at one point.
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SGD 27.57
Edward Alsworth Ross and the Sociology of Progressivism
by Weinberg, Julius
Madison: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1972. Scholarly biography of the important & outspoken economist & sociologist, attempting to explain his contradictory Progressive & nativist views. Laid in is a photocopied sheet noting that the author had made copies of the book available for distribution to the University of Wisconsin's Department of Sociology, where Ross taught for years. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured. Light wear to book, spine ends bumped; price-clipped jacket a bit...
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SGD 137.87
![Dr. Glenn Frank [two variants of a brochure attacking him]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/443/638/1482638443.0.b.jpg)
Dr. Glenn Frank [two variants of a brochure attacking him]
New York: Prepared by a group of Republicans who understand the force behind subversive movements in this country., [193-]. Pamphlet. Two versions of an 8-panel brochure attacking Glenn Frank; paper toned, minor pencil note at the top of one states "Native Fascist." Undated, but mentions his having been fired from the University of Wisconsin in 1937. The former president of the University of Wisconsin, Frank had become involved in Republican party politics. This anonymous brochure cites various...
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SGD 68.94
Hail to the Conquering Coed: Women at Beloit College 1895-1905
by Renner, Liz
Beloit, WI: Beloit College, 1992. Women's education and 'integration' of this southern Wisconsin liberal arts school. Stapled pamphlet, off-white covers. Light wear, minor creasing. Text clean; [4], 66 pages; references, figures.. First Edition. Staple Bound Pamphlet. Very Good. 5½" by 8½".
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SGD 13.79
Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Wisconsin, at the 29th Annual Communication, in Milwaukee, June 10th, A.L. 5873.
by anonymous
Milwaukee: Milwaukee News Co., 1873. 29th annual summary of Masonic activity in the State and around the country, with reports and statistics from other states, resolutions & reports, questions of Masonic law; membership lists of state Lodges. Blue paper covers printed in black. Lightly worn, stained with pencil note on front cover, some staining to first few pages but mostly clean. 50, 200 pages.. First Edition. Paperback. Good. 5¾" by 8¾".
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SGD 68.94
Fennimore -- Then and Now 1830 to 1980
by Cauffman, Betty Lou; Gilda A. Finnegan, Harold Stauffacher
Minneapolis: Josten's, Inc., 1980. History of the people, businesses, churches, schools, & tiny train of this small town in southwestern Wisconsin. Of particular interest are the historic photos of the interiors of many shops & businesses. Large hardcover, no jacket, likely as issued. Light wear; text clean; [288] pages; lists of participants & contributors, brief biographies of notables, lists of veterans, many photos, a few old ads & drawings, map endsheets.. First Edition. Hard...
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SGD 103.40
Gertrude's People
by Jorgenson, Shirley D., Illustrated by Suess, Rosemary
Madison WI: Stonefield Publishers, 1994. Story of author's mother and her ancestors, some from Bohemia, England, & Pennsylvania; who settled in rural Wisconsin a bit north of Madison in rural Dodge County, later moving to its pricipal city, Beaver Dam. Paperback, as pictured. Minor creasing and rubbing, light stains on covers. Text clean, [6], 130 pages with bibliography. . First Edition. Paperback. Good. Illus. by Rosemary Suess. 5½" by 8½".
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SGD 18.61
Publications of the Faculty of the University of Wisconsin
by Hobbs, William Herbert
1904. Bound collection of 34 papers published in various journals and magazines by Hobbs, a geologist, while at the UW. Half brown morocco, hinges worn, one inch tear at upper front hinge, two inch tear at upper rear hinge, covers curved, corners worn, case rubbed. Some of the papers show edge yellowing and chipping, slight water damage; mostly they are very good. Bookplate on first page (University of Wisconsin | Office of the President). Typed 'title' page and table of contents: Phases in the...
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SGD 241.27
Free the 3 / Liberation III / Sept. 25-28, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI: [Yippie], 1970. Broadside. Four-page broadside, 11x17 inches, announcing a Yippie-backed event in solidarity with the Black Panthers; front panel has some yellow stains, which penetrate to the next page. Penned note at the end by "J.C" (?) personally invites the unnamed recipient to hang out that weekend. "Milwaukee will grind to a halt this month, coming to a total stop Sept. 25-28, during LIBERATION III. Black Panthers Jesse White, Booker Collins and Earl Leverette go to trial Sept. 21...
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SGD 344.68
The Wisconsin American Legion: A History 1919-1992
by Sweet, George E
Milwaukee: Wisconsin American Legion Press, 1992. Account of the Wisconsin branch of the veterans' organization, SIGNED by the author and INSCRIBED by the Wisconsin Legion historian, Bobbe Stuvengen (page v, vii, 111, etc.), on the free endsheet. Hardcover in jacket, as pictured. Light wear to book, minor foxing; jacket shows a little rubbing, short tear. Text clean; xvi, 271 pages; index, appendixes, b/w photos - mostly portraits.. Inscribed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Octavo.
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SGD 48.25
Piece by peace, my life..
by Hertel, Bernice; Lisa McCafferty, ed
Chilton, WI: BurCly Press, 1993. Paperback. 82p., 5.5x8.5 inch wraps; in very good condition. Signed and inscribed by the author. Suffering from the injuries of two car accidents, Hertel chronicles her struggle with addiction, loss, disability, and God.
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SGD 30.33
My Life and Dr. Joyce Brothers: A Novel in Stories
by Cherry, Kelly
Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books of Chapel hill, 1990. Novel in short stories about a childless woman nearing middle age, getting over a man & resolving other family issues, reading self-help books. INSCRIBED by the author on the free endsheet: "To Jan - With all warm regards - & best wishes for your academic work - Kelly The Writer's Place" and SIGNED by the author on the title page. Stated first edition (first printing) with number line down to 1. Hardcover, burgundy cloth spine...
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SGD 27.57
Row... Introduction by Denise Carty, St. Thomas, Caribbean
by Pierre, Anthony Leonard; aka Jah Tony. Dorothea Taylor-Palmer, cover artist. Walter L. Bishop III, contents illustrator
Madison WI: Ital Center, 1993. Paperback. 176p., experimental typography, many line illustrations, softbound in 8.5x5.5 inch color-decorated wraps. Roughly handled with corner-tip creasings and edgewear, leading edge is contact-stained from being packed next a leather-bound book, but completely free of underlinings or ownerships, a fair copy that is complete and readable. Jah Tony was born in Jamaica, immigrated to New York, moved to Madison.
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SGD 20.68
A Guide to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum Gallistal Woods
by Jordan, William R. III, editor
Madison: Friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, 1980. Revised edition of this guide to part of the University's outstanding natural area, with a map, general information, notes on what to look for, and an extensive plant identification guide. Tall stapled pamphlet, cream covers, green titling, photo illustration. Light wear, minor creasing. Text clean; 56 pages, index, almanac of seasonal highlights, list of common wildlife, line drawings of leaves & wildflowers, map.. Revised...
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SGD 20.68
The Amalgamated Holding Company: vol. 1, #3
by Wieger, Kathleen, Bob Watt & Roger Skrentny, editors, Robert Bly, Marcus J. Grapes [aka Jack Grapes] Dennis Schmitz, Barbara Gibson, et al
Milwaukee: The Amalgamated Holding Company, 1969. Pamphlet. [32p] 5.5x8.5 inches, lightly-used booklet, poetry journal in stapled pictorial wraps.
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SGD 20.68
Roots of the North (The Rhinelander Country, Vol. 1)
by Olsen, T. V
Rhinelander, WI: Pineview Publishing, 1979 WYSIWYG pricing--no added shipping charge for standard shipping within USA. Signed by Author on half-title. White covers with black titles, xi, 135 pp, 3 maps, 2 b & w portraits. Lightly rubbed, author's signature and a separate gift inscription on half-title, spirit-duplicated note projecting future volumes is laid in. This is a general history of the Rhinelander area from earliest times to about 1870. The author was a free-lance writer and...
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SGD 68.92
The King St. Trolley, vol. 1, no. 8 (March 1, 1972). International Women's Day
Madison, WI: [Madison Kaleidoscope?], 1972. Newspaper. 15., single issue of the weekly publication, tabloid-style newsprint; evenly toned, lightly edgeworn, a few small stains on front wrap, else in very good condition.
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SGD 27.57
How George Rogers Clark Won the Northwest and Other Essays in Western History
by Thwaites, Reuben Gold
Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co., 1903. Essays on aspects of Great Lakes history and the Old Northwest, including Clark's military activities on the border before and during the American Revolution, division of the territory into states, Black Hawk and the Black Hawk War, Mackinac Island, La Pointe, Braddock's Road, lead mining on the Mississippi, early Wisconsin historian Lyman Draper and his manuscript collections & influence. Thwaites was a notable historian and Secretary of the State...
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SGD 82.72
![GPU News [vol. 2, #6] March 1973: Arson Hits MCC Mother Church](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/103/676/1483676103.0.b.jpg)
GPU News [vol. 2, #6] March 1973: Arson Hits MCC Mother Church
by Gay People's Union, Angela Keyes, Pudgy Roberts, Michelangelo, Donna Martin, et al
Milwaukee: Liberation Publications, 1973. Magazine. 24p. includes covers, 8.5x11 inches, news, art, poetry, services & resources, ads, events, directory, heavy foxing else good newsletter in stapled wraps. Cover story on the Los Angeles arson attack on the MCC. Photo of Pudgy in Drag. Updates on local activities, discussions of the Movement, ads, photos, services, etc. Literary reviews. Issues for Oct. 1971 - Nov. 1974 lack volume and issue numbering but constitute v.1, #1 - v.4, #2. Volume numbering...
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SGD 48.25
Edward G. Ryan: Lion of the Law
by Beitzinger, Alfons J
Madison: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1960. Biography of nineteenth-century Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, an Irish immigrant. Paperback. Light rubbing, minor wear, small sticker on front cover, lower corner bumped. Text clean; vi, [2], 214 pages; index, bibliography, notes, four b/w photos.. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. 5¼" by 7¾".
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SGD 48.25
