Jackson Sheldon D D (12 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Reprint Edition. This book is in good condition. The signatures are stapled together. There is no binding. It is a Reprint of Senate Executive Document No. 70, Fifty-third Congress, Second Session. Whole Number 215. The first and last pages have yellowed with age. The interior is clean and bright. The illustrations and photographs are wonderful. The first few pages have a "V" shaped cut along the outer edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Government Studies.

Booklet - Unbound Pages. Condition: Very Good. 6 pages, illustrated. An original article from the The American Review of Reviews, 1896. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 24 cms. Category: Review of Reviews; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.

Cloth. Condition: Good+. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. 219. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photography. With a large folding map of Siberia bound-in. Black cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine. Index. Binding shows slight wear but for a snag to the cloth on the front cover lower corner. Front free endpaper nearly loose with a chip to top right corner. Ex libris, with stamps, including "discard," from the Union Theological Seminary Library, NYC. Despite the detracting qualities, a sturdy copy. Jackson was General Agent of Education in Alaska at time of publication. This comprehensive report is an account of the management of domesticated reindeer from Siberia to western Alaska as a solution to First People's chronic food shortage. The proposal was first suggested by Captain Michael A. Healy, an officer in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. One photo plate has a profile of the US Revenue Cutter Thetisr. Contains rich anthropological and natural science information, especially concerning Siberia and its First People. The photos are particularly good. Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. 174. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photography. With a massive folding map of Alaska, and a sketch map of reindeer stations and routes of travel among them. Black cloth with red lettering stamped on spine. Index. Binding shows slight wear but for bump to lower corners, affecting text block. Ex libris, with stamps, including "discard," from the Union Theological Seminary Library, NYC. Two closed three-inch tears to the Alaska map. Despite the detracting qualities, a sturdy copy. Jackson was General Agent of Education in Alaska at time of publication. This comprehensive annual report is an account of the management of domesticated reindeer imported from Siberia to western Alaska as a possible solution to First People's chronic food shortage. The proposal was first suggested by Captain Michael A. Healy, an officer in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Contains rich anthropological and natural science information. The photos, one showing the supply schooner Laura Madsen, and another of Right Rev. Innocent Putinsky of the Russain Orthodox Church in Alaska, as well as those with Eskimo reindeer herders, are particularly good. Scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. 192. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photography, and reproductions of Burns illustrations for The Land of the Long Night by Paul du Chaillu. With a massive folding map of Alaska. Black cloth with gilt lettering stamped on spine. Index. Binding shows slight wear but for slightly bumped corners, which are worn through. Ex libris, with stamps, including "discard," from the Union Theological Seminary Library, NYC. Rear hinge has been repaired. Despite the detracting qualities, a sturdy copy. Jackson was General Agent of Education in Alaska at time of publication. This comprehensive annual report is an account of the management of domesticated reindeer imported from Siberia to western Alaska as a possible solution to First People's chronic food shortage. The proposal was first suggested by Captain Michael A. Healy, an officer in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. Contains rich anthropological and natural science information. The photos, especially those showing Dutch Harbor, and Eskimo school children, are particularly good. Scarce.

Leather bound. Condition: Very Good +. First Edition. 8vo. Pp. 124. Frontispiece shows a Russian surveyor accompanied by Eskimo guides, all mounted on reindeer. Lavishly illustrated with black and white photography, and line drawings. Marbled endpapers. Three-quarter black leather binding over green cloth-covered boards. Marbled edges. Binding shows some wear commensurate with age, notably scuffing to leather and bumps (please see photos). In sum, a sturdy, well-bound copy with the name F. G. Clarke stamped on spine. Jackson was General Agent of Education in Alaska at time of publication. This comprehensive report follows up on his early 1890s humanitarian mission in which he and Captain Michael A. Healy of the US Revenue Cutter Bear imported reindeer from Siberia to Alaska as a possible solution to First People's chronic food shortage. A permanent reindeer station was established in 1892 and named in honor of Secretary of the Interior Henry M. Teller. This is one of the earlier reports, which was published annually for several years. Contains rich anthropological details on Eskimo life, and natural science information. The photos are quite good, and the map is fresh. While reports for other years are available, the report covering 1897 is scarce.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, Leather bound spine and corners. Small rips to edge of corners. Gold lettering on spine, "Introduction of Domestic Reindeer into Alaska, 1898." Nonpareil marble paper with red, blue, white, and purple on cover as well as end sheets and fore edges. Frontispiece photograph of the Lapland family and their tents. List of illustrations included many photographs. Includes: Map of Norway, fold out color map of lapland, and very large fold out map of Alaska, all in excellent condition without tears or discoloration. 48 pages of regular text including statistics, suggestion for distribution, purchasing, personnel and buildings. Large appendix includes reports, letters, and telegrams of various congress appointed officials for the project. Hand glued in 1921 newspaper clipping, "Reindeer Meat Soon Will be Staple" proposes the question of the potential popularity and success as a result of introducing Reindeer into Alaska. 55th Congress, 3d session, Senate, Document No. 34. An excellent condition copy of this interesting publication.

HC. 169 While this is a rare book it contains 23 newspaper articles on the Lincoln assasination and the search and capture of John Wilkes Booth. Has been used as scapebook for articles on Lincoln and Booth.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Lowthian; Sheldon, William; Brule, Elmo; Leake, Gerald (illustrator). First Edition. 56 pages. Features: Excellent colour Ford Motor Company of Canada ad inside front cover features Canadians at war abroad and dong war work at home; Nice colour Ritz cracker ad shows servicemen singing while young lovely plays piano; Will Russia Dominate Post-war Europe?; Photo of Canadian jeeps hauling supplies along the 'Inferno Track' on the Italian front; Photo of Winston Churchill's grandson of the same name; Nice colour Orange Crush ad; Canada's Problem Soldier - Some things are bothering them, notably a lack of cigarettes; Wait for the Man (short story); Pot of Gold (short story); Stampede in Europe - photo-illustrated article describes the floods of European immigrants; A Present From Pietro (short story); Mascots for Morale - photo-illustrated article on military mascots, including "Butch" of a Canadian Wellington bomber squadron, "Fluff", a ship's kitten, and "Sabo", a ship's dog; Taking Germany's Portrait - Great photo-illustrated article on wartime aerial photography; Little Rambles in Hollywood - article on movies with photos of Arturo de Cordova, Joan Fontaine, Ethel Barrymore and Cary Grant, and Irene Dunne; One-page Kodak ad shows one-page photo of shipmates enjoying photo-viewing; Fantastic one-page colour GM ad called "The First Billion Miles are the Hardest!" shows some of the quarter-million military vehicles they have built for the war effort; Nice one-page ad for movie "The White Cliffs of Dover", starring Irene Dunne; Great one-page wartime Canadian Pacific ad explains how they serve Canada in war and peace; Government of Canada one-page ad entitled "I Had a Nightmare" explains the importance of preventing further price increases in the cost of living now and deflation later; Half-page ad for Heintzman & Co. pianos of Toronto; Woodbury Soap ad features great photos of newlyweds Thelma Bertha Bowell, of B.C.and Lieutenant (J.g.) Wilbert Kennith Carter; Cooking article addresses wartime restrictions; Nice colour one-page Swift Canadian Co. Limited ad entitled "Make Full Use of Meat Left-Overs" provides helpful hints, and photo insert of Martha Logan; Half-page ad by the Canadian Department of National War Services says "Your Waste Paper May Save a Life!", with illustration of wounded soldier in stretcher, and text explaining that 20,000 tons of waste paper are needed monthly to make containers for the transportation of vital war supplies; La Maternelle Vallerand - A Bilingual Nursery in Montreal; Laundry Logic; World Sayings; Great Canada Post Office ad inside back cover explains how mail delivery to reinforcment units is 'a challenge to us all'; Great back cover colour ad for the Canadian Women's Army Corps (C.W.A.C.) says "Count Me In!" and shows members recruiting young lady in her home; and more. Bit of pencil writing atop front cover. Moderate wear. A quality vintage copy of this particularly excellent wartime issue.

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 2020, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 489, 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. Volume 2 489.

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 [1898] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2020 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. 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, Vol: - Volume 2, Pages 489, 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}. Volume 2 489.

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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. 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, Vol:- Volume v.3, Pages:- 1030, 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. Volume v.3 1030 1030.