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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] A CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Louisville University of Louisville 1939 First Edition Hardcover Very Good
Binding not tight; The rich history of the University of Louisville, from its founding in 1837-38 through its first century. Much information on the various instructors and curricula. How does $120 for a semester grab you? That's what it would cost you in 1850 ; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 301 pages
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225.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] A CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
Louisville University of Louisville 1939 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+
Sunning to spine. Gold lettering on cover is faded and someone wrote in the 'r' in history; The rich history of the University of Louisville, from its founding in 1837-38 through its first century. Much information on the various instructors and curricula. How does $120 for a semester grab you? That's what it would cost you in 1850 ; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 301 pages
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200.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] A PICTURE OF LYCOMING COUNTY
Williamsport Commisioners of Lycoming County 1939 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+
Wear to extremities. Inkstamps to front endpapers ; The title tells the story: a picture of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, now most noted for Williamsport, home of the Little League ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 223 pages
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125.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] A SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDE
Pierre State Publishing Company 1938 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+
Slight browning to edges and endpapers. ; The rough-and-tumble pioneer history of South Dakota is here chronicled, along with the ususal tours and points of interest. One of the scarcest of the WPA guides, this first edition had a print run of just 2500, after which the plates were destroyed. Folding map in rear pocket ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; xxiii, 441 pages
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300.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] A SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDE
Pierre State Publishing Company 1952 Second Edition Hardcover Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
Binding not tight. Shelf wear and small open tear to DJ, which is price clipped; The rough-and-tumble pioneer history of South Dakota is here chronicled, along with the ususal tours and points of interest; B&W Photographs; 8vo; xxvii, 421 pages
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250.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] ALBANY GUIDE
Stapled wraps Very Good+
Shelf wear to wraps. Slight fraying to some page edges; No date or title page; circa 1938. Similar in layout to a cities section of state guide, starting with Albany-Past and Present, and continuing with a scenic motor tour. Cover shows aerial view front and back; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; Large 8vo; 28 pages
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125.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] ALMANAC FOR THIRTY-NINERS
Stanford University James Ladd Deldin 1938 First Edition Pictorial wraps Near Fine
The lightest of shelf wear is the only blemish on this lovely copy of this charming almanac; First and only printing. Described in the foreward as a civic stew, in almanac style, with daily servings of anecdotes, events, and whimsy. Many of the attractions of the upcoming Golden Gate Exposition are mentioned. A charming map of the area can be found on the back cover. Priced on the front cover at 'four bits' ; 12mo; 126 pages
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200.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] AMERICAN STUFF. DIRECTION SPECIAL ISSUE
New York Guilds' Committee for Federal Writers' Publications 1938 Flexible wraps Very Good
Covers browned with slight wear to extremities. Outer spine covering missing, possibly as issued. Rear wrap shows discoloration and very light apparent dampstaining ; Extremely scarce. With 8 prints by Federal Art Project. Comes with typed press release dated Feb. 10, 1938 detailing the contents ; 8vo; 128 pages
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350.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] DEATH VALLEY
Boston Houghton and Mifflin 1939 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
Previous owner's inscription in front paste-down. Small open tears and shelf wear to DJ; There's more to Death Valley than high temperatures. Read about the history, ecology, and the spectacular scenery. With fold-out map of the region in rear; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 75 pages
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75.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] DEATH VALLEY
Boston Houghton and Mifflin 1939 Later Printing Hardcover Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket
Pages browned. Small open tears and shelf wear to DJ; There's more to Death Valley than high temperatures. Read about the history, ecology, and the spectacular scenery. No fold-out map. Previous owners name in front paste-down; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 75 pages
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60.00 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] DELAWARE A Guide to the First State
New York Viking 1938 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+
Sunning to spine. Gilt spine lettering faded. Endpapers slightly browned. Bookplate on half-title page ; The very first state to ratify the Constitution, Delaware is covered comprehensively in this guide, including history, landmarks in the various towns, and numerous B&W photos, and a map in a rear pocket ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 549 pages
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99.90 USD
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Wpa [ Federal Writers' Project] DELAWARE A Guide to the First State
New York Viking 1938 First Edition Hardcover Very Good+
Sunning to spine. Endpapers slightly browned. ; The very first state to ratify the Constitution, Delaware is covered comprehensively in this guide, including history, landmarks in the various towns, and numerous B&W photos, and a map in a rear pocket. Second state binding in tan cloth ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 549 pages
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99.90 USD
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