Plumbe John (24 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint of the 1839 edition. Cover has seal of Iowa State Historical Society. No library markings. Map of "the surveyed part of Iowa Territory." tipped in back. Photo frontispiece of author.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Included. Sketches of Iowa and Wisconsin: Embodying the Experience of a Residence of Three Years in Those Territories. Plumbe, John. State Historical Society of Iowa, 1948. 103p., hardcover with dust jacket, dust jacket bumped/scuffed, boards clean/square, binding tight, text clean CHIPPED--5.00.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. 103 pages, folded map in back of book is in fine condition. DJ shows some chipping at the top of the front panel. From my personal collection. WB.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Reprint. 103 pp. Brown leatherette with green lettering. B&W Frontis of author. The jacket has torn along the spine with most of the spine missing along with other small chips and tears. Binding tight, text clean.

Hardcover. Reprint of the 1839 Edition. Octavo, [22cm/8in], full brown cloth sans dust jacket pp. xvii, 101. 103Illustrated In exceptionally good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint Edition. Spine has slight wear to the ends. ; Reprint of the 1839 edition.

Good plus or better, light general wear, soiled. Reprint Cloth Pages browned. Ink price on front fly. Folding map inside rear cover.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. 21 cm. 103 pages plus a large map of "surveyed part of Iowa Territory" folded into the book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. A former library book, with a card pocket and date due slip on the front endpapers, a number penned on the title page, and a call number in white ink at the left front of the hard cover. The pages are otherwise crisp, the fold-out map showing only minor edge wear and a bit of age-toning; the binding is square and tight, the hard cover bearing some surface wear along the sides of the spine and at corners as well as considerable darkening of the gilt titles, otherwise sound. The map is a facsimile showing the surveyed Iowa territory ca 1839. John Plumbe, Jr., was an advocate of the American transcontinental railroad, as well as a photographer who established a franchise of photography studios in the United States, with European branches in Paris and Liverpool.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. With map at back. ; 103 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 103 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust jacket: wear, pieces missing. ; 103 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Dust jacket wear. ; 103 pages.

Hardcover. The product is a hardcover reprint of "Sketches of Iowa and Wisconsin" by John Plumbe, published by the State Historical Society of Iowa. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history and genealogy of Iowa and Wisconsin, offering a glimpse into the past through written descriptions and maps. The author's detailed sketches provide a unique insight into the people and culture of these two states, making it a coveted item for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.; 18.00 x 13.00 x 3.00.

Condition: Very good. Brown faux leather. Ex-library. A non circulating copy so the condition is quite good. Minimal library markings. Large fold out map at rear. An extremely clean, bright and solid copy. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Dust jacket wear and chipping. Includes map. ; 103 pages.

xvii, 103 pp. Folding map at rear. 12mo, publisher's cloth i n dust jacket. Facsimile reprint of the 1839 edition. Fine in a jacket with a few pieces of clear tape on verso; tiny chips at extremities.

Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket; This is a reprint of the 1839 St. Louis edition. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover. Most books shipped within 24 hours. Map in Back. ; Folding Map; 12mo.; xvii, 103 pages. Facsimile edition. Binding is Hardcover.

Hardcover. 8vo. Full brown leatherette with gilt lettering and decoration, dust jacket. xvii, (8pp), 103pp, advertisement. Frontispiece, large foldout map at rear. Fine/very good. Some jacket edge chips; small inkstamped Wisconsin convent name at bottom of title page. Handsome facsimile reprint of the incredibly rare 1839 first edition (St. Louis: Chambers, Harris & Knapp). William E. Petersen introduces this text that fails to sketch out Wisconsin and covers Iowa only. Welsh-American Plumbe (1809-57), ever the entrepreneur, went on to become a noted photographer and publisher. Accompanying this is a 1984 pamphlet, "Photographers of Galena, Illinois" by Stephen Repp: 8vo, stiff tan wrappers, ca. 40pp, illustrations. Near fine. Interesting in that in the 1840s Plumbe established and franchised quite a few daguerreotype studios and galleries in many states, yet he appears nowhere in this study! HOWES P 426 note.

Leatherbound. 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: 56. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1851 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: 56.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Cloth-backed boards, spine label. Limited to 80 copies. Signed by Harlow to the end of the preface. Reprinted from the original pamphlet published in 1850 by John Plumbe. Frontis, map, errata slip. Endsheets slightly toned. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; xxi, 13 pages; Signed by Author.

Leatherbound. 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: 140. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1839 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: 140.

48 pp. 8vo, stitched self-wrappers as issued. First edition. Howes P-425 (calling for a map; but none is present in the Graff copy, nor in any other copy located in the NUC). Some inoffensive light foxing, otherwise very nice. Asserting the impossibility of crossing the Sierra Nevada by railroad.

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 1839. 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: - 140, 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. 140 140.