Loomis Leander (17 results)
A journal of the Birmingham emigrating company; the record of a trip from Birmingham, Iowa, to Sacramento, California, in 1850,
Leander V. Loomis, Edgar Ledyard, William Clayton, Randoph Barnes March
Language: English
Published by Legal Print Co., Salt Lake City, Utah 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Cambridge Books, Cambridge, MN, U.S.A.Cambridge Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Fine
US$ 40.00
US$ 4.95 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. 7 p. l., 198 p. plates, ports., folded map. 24 cm. "Edition limited to 1,000 copies of which 300 are autographed." "The Latter-day saints' emigrants' guide . by W. Clayton. St. Louis, Mo., Republican Steam Power Press, Chambers & Knapp, 1848": p. [137]-176. Th…e itinerary from Salt Lake City to Sacramento and Benicia as described in Marcy's Prairie traveller, edited by Richard F. Burton and published in London in 1863: p. 177-182. An iconic book on the emigration to California. This copy in perfect condition with the ragged remnants of a dust jacket and the bookplate of "Automobile Club of Southern California". Limited to 1,000 copies.
Language: English
Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gerry Kleier Rare Books, Martinez, CA, U.S.A.Gerry Kleier Rare Books
Contact seller3-star sellerCondition: Used - Fine
US$ 40.00
US$ 5.00 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.
Published by The Arthur H. Clark Company, Glendale Calif. 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Carlson Turner Books, Portland, ME, U.S.A.Carlson Turner Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 45.00
US$ 5.00 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.

Language: English
Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Old West Books (ABAA), St. Robert, MO, U.S.A.Old West Books (ABAA)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 75.00
US$ 5.85 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.
More imagesPublished by Legal Printing Co, Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Crestline, CA, U.S.A.curtis paul books, inc.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 59.99
US$ 4.49 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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 ma…rked on map. Limited to 1000 copies. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author.

Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City, Utah 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Pacific Coast Books, ABAA,ILAB, Gleneden Beach, OR, U.S.A.Pacific Coast Books, ABAA,ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 65.00
US$ 6.00 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Edition. Limited to 1,000 copies, comprehensive book of 1850 western migration, starting in Birmigham Iowa with the purpose of travelling via wagon train to Sacramento, California,198 pages including index, great travel journal organized in sections of travel, heavily illustrat…ed with vintage photographs, mile by mile The Latter Day Saints Emigrants' Guide with 1848 information included, also 4 panel folding map present. Book is Very Good, Ex-Library with light marking (call letter on spine professionally repaired, call number on free page, no date card or other library type markings) previous owner blank bookplate on pastedown, also small paper reminant on pastedown. Book and binding are sound, pages uniformily tanned. Nice copy at a bargain price. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Language: English
Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Old West Books (ABAA), St. Robert, MO, U.S.A.Old West Books (ABAA)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 150.00
US$ 5.85 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.
Published by SLT, LK CTY, 1928 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA, Palm Springs, CA, U.S.A.Houle Rare Books/Autographs/ABAA/PADA
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 95.00
US$ 10.99 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
Hardcover. Condition: Good. BLACK STAMPED BROWN CLOTH FIRST EDITION GOOD-VERY GOOD.
Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB
Contact seller5-star sellerhardcover. 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. S…alt Lake City: (Legal Printing Company), 1928. One of 1000 copies. Flake 4986. Howes L-464.
Published by Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: T A Swinford, Bookseller, sun city west, AZ, U.S.A.T A Swinford, Bookseller
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Good
US$ 100.00
US$ 6.50 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.
Published by Legal Printing Company, Utah 1928
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: The Book Chaser (FABA), Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.The Book Chaser (FABA)
Contact seller4-star sellerHardcover. 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 a…ccount 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.

Language: English
- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, , IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 260. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 260.
More imagesPublished by Legal Printing Company 1928
- Hardcover
Seller: Books of Paradise, Magalia, CA, U.S.A.Books of Paradise
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
US$ 150.00
US$ 6.00 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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.

Published by [Legal Printing Co.], Salt Lake City 1928
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA, Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. 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. B…lack 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.
Published by Legal Printing Company, Salt Lake City 1928
- First Edition
Seller: sonalsorises, los angeles, CA, U.S.A.sonalsorises
Contact seller2-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
US$ 200.00
US$ 7.00 shippingShips within U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
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).
More images- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 66.54
Free ShippingShips from India to U.S.A.Quantity: Over 20 available
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 l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. 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.
More images- Hardcover
- Print on Demand
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, , IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: New
US$ 72.46
Free ShippingShips from India to U.S.A.Quantity: Over 20 available
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 l…ends 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.