Leander V Loomis (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A clean copy in a Very Good jacket missing a smallish chip from the bottom of the front panel. Map present.

Hardcover. Condition: VG. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. 1 of 1000 copies printed. In original light brown cloth, covers a bit soiled and a touch of light general wear but quite clean. Attractive previous owners bookplate on front pastedown. Interior pages clean, bright and unmarked. Fold out map in rear in excellent condition. A nice copy of this scarce title. Note that the publisher and location on the title page are neatly covered with the label denoting Authur Clark in Glendale, as seems to be the case with all copies printed. The copyright pages shows "Legal Printing Company of Salt Lake City, Utah". ; 8vo; 198 pages; RB history.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Notes and Photographs Taken Along the Line of Travel edited by Edgar M. Ledyard. 198 pages, frontis, photos, fold-out map, 1 of 1,000 copies. Introduction by Cecil J. Alter. Mintz 302, Howes 464.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 198 pages plus folding map. Edition Limited to 1,000 copies. Edited by Edgar M. Ledyard. Map. Index. Front panel, rear panel, and backstrip of dust jacket have been laid in at rear of book. Very good. (087).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Publisher's cloth. Signed to a bookplate on fep "Mrs. Estella Loomis Loomis; Mrs. V. B. McCormick." (not signed by author. ) Cloth lightly soiled/worn. Front hinge starting, pages toned. Folding map at rear has several minor spots and very neatly pencilled few additional places marked on map. Limited to 1000 copies. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Limited to 1,000 copies, with an Arthur H. Clark Company cancel on the title page. "Loomis left Iowa with the Birmingham Emigrating Company on April 11, 1850, and followed the California Trail. He crossed over the Sierra Nevada by way of Carson Pass and arrived at Ringgold, near Placerville, on August 13 and at Sacramento on the 15th, 103 days and 2,182 miles from departure. Loomis concluded his journal with a lengthy description of 'Sacrimento Sitty.' The pioneer, along with his brothers, sold, cattle to the mining camps and, in 1851, settled in Weaverville, Trinity County." Octavo: [xiv], 198 pp. with 17 halftone plates and a folding map. Original brown cloth binding, with black-stamped titling and borders. Previous owner's ink signature to the front flyleaf. The spine is a little toned; otherwise very good. Kurutz, G.: California Gold Rush, #404.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. Notes and Photographs Taken Along the Line of Travel edited by Edgar M. Ledyard. 198 pages, frontis, photos, fold-out map, limited to 1,000 copies, minor wear. Introduction by Cecil J. Alter. Mintz 302, Howes 464.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. 8vo; 198 pages; Minor wear to covers. Folding map in rear. Howes L463. Limited to 1000 copies.

hardcover. Condition: very good(-). very good(-). Together with five early itineraries covered in part by this Company. With supplementary data compiled from historical sources and notes. Edited by Edgar M. Ledyard. Illus., folding map. (14), 198pp. Tall 8vo, tan cloth, d.w. chipped and lightly soiled, corners of cloth bumped. Salt Lake City: (Legal Printing Company), 1928. One of 1000 copies. Flake 4986. Howes L-464.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1st Ed., 182 pp.,frontis, photos, map, index, torn dj, vg+. Flake#4986 Wheat Gold Rush#128 Howes L-464 in Cowan Mintz#302. An excellent overland narrative, from Birmington. Iowa to Sacramento in 1850, gold field experiences, etc.

Hardcover. First Edition. SIGNED; No marks or writing, clean tight; Inscription by editior on fep reads On the Old Trail - U. P. R.; Halman is grandfather of; aging endsheets; fold out map in rear; brn cloth with blk; minor stains to spine; two white plaster stains on spine; tiny; chip to bottom right page edge; Self Published account of a pioneer heading west; ; 198 pages; Signed by Editor Very Good- binding R. / Near Fremont, Nebraska/ Feb 23, 1931/ To Albert M Halman of the Most/ With Regards owner lettering chip to bottom right page edge; Near Fremont, Nebraska/ Feb 23, 1931/ To Albert M Halman/ a Pioneer.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Signed/Numbered Edition. Inscribed by Edgar Ledyard on 2nd blank page, bookplate inside front cover has #155 w/signatures of Mrs. Estella Loomis Loomis and Mrs. V. B. McCormick; Edition limited to 1,000 copies of which 300 are signed; book has light edgewear, previous owner's inscription inked below author's inscription; DJ has shelfwear, small chips and tears w/creases, front panel has small sticker and several initials in pencil, several moisture spots, light toning; DJ in protective Brodart cover; b/w photos, fold-out map at rear; 198 pages; Signed by Editor. …

Hardcover. Limited Edition. INSCRIBED. 198 pp. Octavo [23.5 cm] Brown cloth with black ink stamped titles. Very good condition. Slight wear to extremities. The dust jacket is in very good condition, with multiple closed tears and small chips in the edges. The longest closed tear measures 2 inches. With folding map at the back. Black and white facsimile photographs. Edited by Edgar M. Ledyard. An edition of 1000 copies of which 300 are autographed. A reprinting of "The Latter-day Saints' Emigrants Guide" is on pages137-182. Howes: L464; Flake: 4986. …

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original cloth, first edition. Rare in dust jacket with some minor chips. Iowa and Sacramento, California and Gold Rush historical importance. Illustrated (illustrator).

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 1850. 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:- 260, 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. 260 260.…