New England from CraigsClassics

"An Address, Delivered at the Centennial Celebration, in Peterborough N.H. - October 24, 1839" by John Hopkins Morison. 1839; Isaac R. Butts; Boston. Softcover with 99 numbered pages. Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire in 1808, Morison was a graduate of Harvard College and Divinity School whose distinguished service as a Unitarian minister led to his being honored by Harvard University… Read more about this item

"GREEN MOUNTAIN POETS" - edited by A.J. Sanborn. 1872 1st edition; Claremont Manufacturing Co.; Claremont, N.H. The book is a collection of poetry by Vermont poets. From the Preface: "This volume of Poetry is presented to the public in response to the urgent request of many of the lovers of poetry, and that the poems of Vermont should be preserved… Read more about this item

Nice condition antique copy of "HARVARD REMINISCENCES" by Andrew Preston Peabody. 1888 1st edition; Ticknor and Company; Boston. Gilt top page edges. Peabody, an American author and clergyman, entered Harvard at the age of 12 and graduated in 1826 (making him the 2nd youngest Harvard graduate). Please see the photos for the complete list of contents. From the author's Preface:… Read more about this item

Nice condition, antique copy of "Bradford's History of the Plymouth Settlement 1608-1650" - rendered into modern English by Valerian Paget. 1909; Alston Rivers; London. Decorative cloth binding. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents. There is an Index at the back. Condition: Clean covers and spine. Sharp cover corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Both… Read more about this item

This is an antique copy of "Souvenir Views of New Haven and Yale University." Circa 1902 (there is no date of publication stated, though the Yale vs. Harvard football game photo is from 1902); F.W. Woolworth and Co.; New Haven, CT. Softcover. There are 32 pages in all. The book contains dozens of black & white photographs throughout of scenes… Read more about this item

This is an antique volume of the "Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society For the Year 1793" - Volume II. 1810; Munroe & Francis; Boston. The highlight of this volume is a lengthy, 205-page discussion of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR titled "An Historical Journal of the American War." From the introduction: "A particular narration of the publick transactions at the rise… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of "THE DARTMOUTH" - a publication "Conducted by the Students of Dartmouth College." Fifth volume. The volume contains eight issues in all, as follows: 1843 - September, October, November; 1844 - March, April, May, June, July. "Published by the Senior Class" at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The issues contain pieces of fiction, non-fiction,… Read more about this item

This is a terrific condition, vintage "BAY CIRCUIT MAP" of Boston and surrounding towns in color. Also included is the original storage envelope. Published in 1930 by The Trustees of Public Reservations in Boston, Massachusetts. The map specifically highlights "Points of Geological Interest in the Bay Circuit," "Points of Ornithological Interest in the Bay Circuit," and "Points of Historical and… Read more about this item

This is an antique copy of "Under a Colonial Roof-Tree ~ Fireside Chronicles of Early New England" by Arria S. Huntington. 1892 1st edition; Wolcott and West; Syracuse. The book features six full-page illustrated plates. Gilt top page edges. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents. The book details daily life and family stories from early days… Read more about this item

This is an antique directory for the New Hampshire Lakes Region, "Laconia City Directory 1922 - 1923 Including Lakeport and the Weirs." 1922; Union Publishing Company; Boston. "Containing a General Directory of the Citizens, a Classified Business Directory, Street Directory, a Record of the City Government, Institutions, Societies, etc." Also included is an original advertisers payment slip dated 1922 for… Read more about this item

Nice condition vintage copy of "Spalding's Base Ball Guide" for 1933. Softcover. There are photographs throughout, including team photos, player profiles, in-action scenes, and more. There is a section dedicated to game-by-game coverage of the 1932 World Series. This copy contains images of baseball greats such as BABE RUTH, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Jimmie Foxx, Connie Mack, etc. There are… Read more about this item

This is a vintage cookbook, "Buttercup Hill Tea Room Recipes" by Charleen J. Baker. 1935 1st edition; The Barta Press; Cambridge, MA. Hardcover. The recipes are grouped into the following categories: Appetizers; Soups; Vegetables; Meats, Chicken and Duck; Breads; Salads; Desserts; Cakes; Sunday Night Supper Dishes. There is an Alphabetical Index at the back. Baker was the proprietor of the… Read more about this item

This is an inscribed copy of the hunting/fishing book, "Stories of Lake, Field and Forest - Rambles of a Sportsman-Naturalist" by Frank A. Bates. 1899 1st edition; Scientific and Historical Books; South Braintree, Massachusetts. The book features a frontispiece portrait of Bates, nine other half-tone engravings, and an in-text illustration. Author's inscription on front end paper in ink, as follows:… Read more about this item

This is a handsome copy of "A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers" by HENRY DAVID THOREAU with a slip case. Signed, limited edition copy published by The Limited Editions Club in 1975. This copy is number 1,195 of only 2,000 printed and is signed by the illustrator, R.J. Holden. Maps on the end papers. Beautiful in-text illustrations throughout. Condition: The… Read more about this item

"PLYMOUTH AND THE PILGRIMS" - or, Incidents of Adventure in the History of the First Settlers by Joseph Banvard. 1853; Gould and Lincoln; Boston. The book features an illustrated title page, a frontispiece, a "Map of Massachusetts Bay," and a few other illustrations. Smaller in size - the book measures 6 3/4" tall x 4 3/8" wide. Here are a… Read more about this item

Nice condition copy of "A History of Connecticut" by Elias B. Sanford. 1888; S.S. Scranton and Company; Hartford. The book features a frontispiece map of the state, and in-text illustrations throughout. Decorative floral end papers. There is an Appendix and an Index at the back. Here are a few examples of the contents: The Indians of Connecticut; The Pequot War; The… Read more about this item

This is a bound volume of "THE YALE COURANT" - a student publication of Yale University. The volume contains nine bound monthly issues ranging in date from April, 1914 to February, 1915. All issues come with their front and back covers. The volume is loaded with photographs, drawings, and illustrated advertisements. This particular volume has a heavy emphasis on sports.… Read more about this item

"Landmarks in the Old Bay State" (Massachusetts) by William R. Comer. 1911 1st edition published by the author in Norwood, MA. The book features dozens of black & white photographs. Landmarks include Faneuil Hall, Old Corner Bookstore, The Old Boston Stone, Old South Church, Hancock House, King's Chapel, Longfellow House, Old Custom House, The Washington Elm, Old State House, Boston… Read more about this item

This is an inscribed copy of "The History of the Bunker Hill Monument Association During the First Century of the United States of America" by George Washington Warren. 1877 1st edition; James R. Osgood and Company; Boston. The book features a frontispiece engraving of the Battle of Bunker Hill, an engraved plate of "The Obelisk on a Platform," nine engraved… Read more about this item

This is a wonderful peek back in time at New Hampshire's "Queen City" - "MANCHESTER UP TO DATE - Story of the City 1846-1896" by David Lane Perkins. 1896 1st edition; George F. Willey; Manchester, NH. The book is profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings, and vignettes throughout. "Stories, Anecdotes, and Biographical Sketches of Prominent Manchester Men." Presentation copy with "Compliments… Read more about this item