Oregon Settler (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vol 64, No 3, Sept, 1963, pp. 197-245, Map, Orig Red Paperback of Journal (Entire Issue), VG.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Winter, 2022, pp.326-358, Photos, Orig Color Photo Illus Journal (Entire Issue), Fine, 1st ed.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fall, 2021, pp. 214-278, Photos, Orig Color Photo Illus Journal (Entire Issue), Fine, 1st ed.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Vol 81, No 1, pp. 57-74, Illus, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 6.25 x 9.25; 64 pp; very good condition due to 1st page being torn - otherwise near fine. (couple of mild folds, creases). "Today the dusty and deep-worn trail, the dry camps, the swollen streams, the lurking Indians, and the deadly cholera are only memories, well-nigh forgotten; for the modern homeseeker speeding in safe and comfortable trains, can in a few days of pleasant travel, reach the land of destiny by the western sea." BW photos, charts. Offers considered.…

Pictorial paper covers. Condition: Very good plus. First edition. The farm, irrigation, fishing, ranch, range, orchard, hop yard and timber resources are dealt with in detail. Supplies practical answers to questions usually asked by those interested in migrating to Oregon. 191 pages. Smith: Pacific Northwest Americana 7215. Spine paper and edgewear to fragile front paper cover professionally repaired. A very good plus copy. Book.…

Condition: good. (Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Americana, Oregon, Demographics, Statistical Pocket Book, Illustarted Books, Books with Maps). Oregon's Pocket Book: A Graphic Statistical Presentation of Wealth Oregon, by W. M. Killingsworth. Published c. 1901, Portland, Oregon by Mason, Ehrman & Co.64 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Publisher's pink card stock paper wrappers. Ephemeral pocket promotional for the state, given away by a Portland Oregon merchant. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, a few pages slightly rough along the bottom edge, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 5 3/4" H x 3" W.[B8057]. …

None. Condition: None. Quarto bifolium (ca. 24x20 cm or 9 ½ x 7 ¾ in). 1 p. Brown ink on bluish laid paper. Foldmarks and creases, paper slightly soiled, occasional tears on extremities, but overall a very good letter written in a legible hand. An interesting early letter from a possible future drugstore owner in the Midwest or Pacific West, written in 1854 in Boonville (likely, Missouri, but other locations are possible - there are settlements with this name in Texas, California, Indiana, New York and North Carolina). The author talks about his plans to "engage in the Drug business in or near Elgin" (possibly, in Missouri, Oregon, Texas or elsewhere), and offers the addressee to join him as a partner, noting that the latter had talked before about his "intention of going west with me to look out a suitable place for business." Overall a nice early letter illustrating the process of the Westward migration in the United States in the 1850s, stimulated by the California Gold Rush (1848-1855). Text of the letter: "Friend John, By favour from Brother Jonis I write to give you an idea of my intentions for future business, founded upon information received from Jonis and from what you have said to me heretofore and of your intention of going west with me to look out a suitable place for business. I thought that what I have to say may meet your views. It is my object to engage in the Drug business in or near Elgin so soon as I reach that section of the country and can make the necessary arrangements. I am extremely desirous of having you as a partner, more so indeed than any person that I am acquainted with, so I hope you will not make any arrangements or make any promises untill [sic!] I see you which will be in the course of a couple of weeks. I am satisfied that it will be much better for both of us to act together. You can talk with Lou and he will give you all necessary information which will be more conclusive than anything I can write. Write to me at Boonville. Your friend Marcus.".…