Dacus Buel James (22 results)

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Condition: New.

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Embossed Cloth. No Jacket. Assumed First Edition. 564 pp, many b/w illustrations, the book and contents are solid, the pages are lightly browned with occasional soil, there is much information about local business's, many with an illustration, the inside hinges are reinforced with book tape and the front and rear free endpapers are gone, the covers are heavily worn, especially along the spine and edges, the bottom 1.25" of the front outside hinge is cracked, this is a solid and usable copy of this book.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book illustrates the significance of St. Louis as a commercial city. From its humble origins as a trading post, St. Louis blossomed into a major metropolitan area, serving as a vital hub for trade and transportation in the Midwest. The book examines the evolution of St. Louis's commerce, from the fur trade of the 18th century to the bustling economic center of the 19th century. It explores the various factors that contributed to St. Louis's growth, including its strategic location, its role as a gateway to the West, and the development of its transportation infrastructure. Through its detailed exploration of St. Louis's commercial history, this book provides valuable insights into the rise of a great American metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condition: ex-library copy w/library markings & pocket. Rebound in green buckram library binding; minor staining to frontispiece; else in very good condition. Illustrated by B&W illustrations. 1st edition. Binding is cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. _____Includes the expected sections on local businesses, including the E. Anheuser (Busch/Budweiser) Brewing Association._____ Also stock yards, Texas Land and Immigration Company, Fire Department and Police Department. _____ ._____However in a surprisingly candid assessment it also has sections on local swindlers, conmen, astrologers, tenement areas, tramps, grave robbers, "Clandestine Depravity" (ie the seduction of the innocent), organized prostitution, gamblers and saloons. _____ Also a full chapter on local murders. _____ Illustrated with full-page and intertext black & white illustrative cuts. _____ Rader=1021___The covers are well worn. _____ The front cover has a stain to the foredge, though there is minimal internal evidence. _____ ._____.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo in blind-stamped brown cloth, titles in gilt. Binding tight and square, hinges firm, the tiniest touches of rubbing at the corners, spine ends pushed but very lightly rubbed, all of the gilt is bright and fresh. It is difficult to find this particular title in condition this nice. We've identified numerous points of difference between first and second printings, the present copy having all of the points of the second. When comparison shopping, the simplest way to distinguish one from the other is to note that in the first printing there is an engraved illustration on page 444; in the second printing that illustration is omitted.…

Original blue stamped cloth, worn at edges. ix, [5]-564 pp. Internally very good. This is a comprehensive overview of the city of St. Louis, including history, significant buildings and locations, as well as and examination of social conditions, which was quite unusual for popular books of the day like this. For example, The chapter on Ways That Are Dark discusses the schemes of scammers that preyed on the citizens and visitors detailing "pocket book dropping", "snide jewelry sales", and mock auctions to cheat the prospective bidder. There is a section "Life Among the Lowly" which describes conditions in Castle Thunder, depicted as one of the worst tenement houses in the city. A most detailed look at St. Louis from an era before such honest assessments were published.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo in green cloth, gilt extra, steel engraved frontis, numerous illustrations throughout, custom slipcase. Binding tight and square, hinges firm, moderate rubbing at the corners and spine ends with small amounts of loss, p.o. name in ink on the ffep. In a custom slipcase of green cloth on boards with a gilt transfer of the same design as the front board of the book. A lovely production overall. And scarce as having all the points of the first printing. We've indentified nearly a dozen points to distinguish between two printings, perhaps the most notable being the suppressed chapter titled The Social Evil with an illustration of what was then called a House of Ill Fame. Based on a census of copies commerically available and housed in institutions, the first printing appears to comprise less than a third of the total. (ChatGPT, OpenAI, provided assistance with bibliographical research and drafting.).…

First Edition. Octavo. 554, xix pages The largest book stores in the West before the Gold Rush were in St. Louis and Chicago (though this would change as California became more settled in the next decade). The decline in the prices of books by the late 1870's is noted and the cost of acquiring sets of Dickens insnoted in terms of binding, etc at far below the prices even those with over 250 illustrations. After providing an early history of St. Louis, the author writes of the hundreds of businesses, churches, civic buildings most of which were gone by the early 1960's. The chapter on Ways That Are Dark discusses the schemes of thieves and swindlers that preyed on the citizens and visitors detailing exactly how the "pocket book dropping" scam, "snide jewelry sales", mock auctions to cheat the prospective bidder operated, all with illustrations. The "street Arabs" are the homeless children who wander the streets of the city destined for what at best would be menial labor. The scene he describes at its worst is characterized thievery and prostitution, then the tenements of St. Louis are described which in spite of their filth and terrible odors he points out are not as disgusting as those in New York. It particularly describes "Castle Thunder" which was named by the police as the worst in the city, where mixed races slumber on the roofs in the summer in what the writer calls "promiscuous groups". The gamblers, pimps, fortune tellers and, of course, the prostitutes whose bodies are found all along the Mississippi. Finally, the book deals with drunkenness, the insane asylum and the many charitable organizations trying to at least save a few from a life no different from any other large city where survival among the poor often trumps virtue. Bound in blue-gray blind stamped cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. A very nice copy showing only very edge wear.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1878 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 587 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 587.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2016, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1878. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 580, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 580.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1878. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 586, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 586 586.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1878] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2016 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 580, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 580.…