Lapham I A (31 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Reprint. Facsimile reprint of 1867 edition, 104 pages, 8.5 in. tall, index.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 12 pages. Limited facsimile edition of 500 copies hand printed in 1976 by Elizabeth and Jay Benforado at the Night Heron Press in Madison. Covers handmade from fine linen and cotton rags "with a handful of last summer's flowers". Published by the Botanical Club of Wisconsin. Increase Allen Lapham was Wisconsin's first scientist and scholar. A Catalogue of Plants & Shells has been called "the first scientific work to be published west of the Great Lakes".…

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Near fine/no dust jacket. Bright and attractive light green cloth hardcover. Very nice copy.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of a region undergoing rapid transformation. It explores the territory of Wisconsin, a vast and sparsely populated expanse, as it transitions from a frontier wilderness to a burgeoning center of settlement and industry. Through detailed accounts of exploration, Indian tribes, and the land itself, the book paints a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities faced by those venturing into this new land. It examines the complex and often contentious issue of boundaries, a theme resonating throughout the history of westward expansion in America. The book's historical context is grounded in the interplay of Native American cultures, French fur traders, and the burgeoning influence of the United States. The author's keen observations highlight the contrasting realities of a region on the cusp of change, where the remnants of indigenous life coexist with the ambitions of settlers. The book ultimately reveals the raw, unvarnished reality of the American frontier, as seen through the eyes of those who lived and shaped it. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents new research on the earthworks created by Native Americans in Wisconsin. The author traveled and investigated these sites with the support of the American Antiquarian Society. The book also draws upon articles published by other scholars working in the region, so as to provide the most comprehensive look at the subject yet published. The author presents not only maps and plans of the Wisconsin mounds, but also detailed descriptions of each and possible meanings behind their shapes and arrangements. Some of the most interesting mounds in the state are in the shapes of birds and animals, and the author explores the possible reasons why the native inhabitants built them in these forms. The book concludes with the author positing that the insights gained from studying ancient earthworks such as these may help us better understand the societies that built them. 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.…

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Facsimile reproduction - a Limited Edition of 500. String-tied wraps. There is a tiny scuff on the front cover, and just a hint of age-toning to the covers. With the booklet, there is a letter describing the edition (the letter signed in print by Walter E. Scott - Project Leader for the BCW). The letter states as hand-sewn by Elizabeth and Jay Benforado at the Night Heron Press in Madison. Also laid-in (as published) is a photograph of the Wisconsin State Historical Society's copy of the original edition. The original was considered to be Wisconsin's first scientific imprint, and the first "west of the Great Lakes and north of St. Louis". ; 25B; 6 x 3-3/4"; 12 pages.…

Disbound. Condition: Good. 12pp. Pages are loose, and have edge loss. A shadow of a removed label on first page. Increase Lapham is misprinted as J. A. Lapham. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Small 8Vo that has been rebound with leather spine and marbled boards with a slipcase. Sadly the local library had it and it has several stampings a spine sticker and a darkened area on front cover. Still a nice copy to use and read of a scarce book.…

Printed wraps. First Edition. Printed wraps; 31 [1] pages. Early Wisconsin printing. One word corrected in blue pencil. Some worming along spine of wraps. Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 2nd edition . This old Wisconsin history book is close to 180 years old - the date 1846 is shown on the bottom of the title page - it also states this is "the second edition, greatly improved". The book includes a county by county summary and history of Wisconsin back in the 1840s. This is a smaller sized hardcover book with 202 pages plus several pages of advertisements in the back. The book is in Very Good condition with original brown cloth covers (with stamped designs) and gold lettering on the spine. The pages are all clean with no chips or tears - the pages show some occasional foxing and the prior owner signed their name on the first endpaper. The binding is strong and solid with all pages and the covers firmly attached. The covers show a hint of edgewear - no other signs age. You will be pleased with the clean and solid condition of this important Wisconsin history book. is old book is bac.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. .Brief sketches of its antiquities, natural history, soil, productions, population, and government.; Full brown goat with gilt title on spine label; A just good copy lacking map & rear free endpaper; 208 pages. Size: 4.5"x7.5".

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Account of the Territory, soon to become a state, by its most notable early scientist; second edition, "greatly improved", with 1847 Morse & Breese folding tinted map of the southeast part of the Territory, showing the areas south of the Fox & Wisconsin Rivers sectioned. Hardcover, full blue cloth, gilt titling, blind-stamped decoration. Ex-library, with a few rubberstamps, faint spine numbers, sort of a pocket; heavy foxing - though the map is but little affected - general wear & rubbing, light chipping to spine ends, spine tanned & spotted. Text clean; 208 pages including a 6-page catalogue of Hopkins' other books, largely phrenological, dated 1847; folding map as frontispiece. Size: Duodecimo. …

208 pp. Tinted folding frontispiece map. 12mo, publisher's embossed blue cloth. Second Edition, Greatly Improved. Light tanning to endsheets and light (inoffensive) foxing to the first couple leaves of text; very slight rubbing to binding; tight and sound.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 212 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.48 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 212 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.48 inches. This item is printed on demand.

(WISCONSIN) LAPHAM, I[ncrease] A. Wisconsin: Its Geography and Topography, History, Geology and Mineralogy: Together with Brief Sketches of Its Antiquities, Natural History, Soil, Productions, Population and Government. Milwaukee: I.A. Hopkins, 1846. 2nd ed., greatly improved. 208pp. Colored folding map. Later brown cloth, gilt leather label pasted. Cloth soiled, wear to spine, both hinges cracked but text block still attached to binding. Occasional foxing, light dampstaining to inner lower edge, small closed tear to map, else very good. Howes L-97. Bradford 2917. Sabin 38979. AII (Wisconsin) 290. Graff 2398 (1st ed). McMurtrie (Wisconsin) 182 (ref.). An early Wisconsin promotional work, the "second edition, greatly improved" after the first edition of 1844, just a few years before statehood. Contains information on the region broken down by county. Lapham (c. 1811-1875), a geologist and naturalist in Milwaukee, was an early advocate for a storm prediction agency for the Great Lakes region, which developed into the National Weather Service. The attractive folding map, by Sidney E. Morse and Samuel Breese, shows the southern part of the territory and is dated 1845. It identifies mines, canals, and railroads. Howes notes that the first edition had been the "first bound book printed in Milwaukee.".…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1846 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: 215 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: 215 I[ncrease] A[llen ] Lapham.…

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 1846. 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: - 215, 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. 215 215.…