Americana from Kate Mitas, Bookseller

London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees and Orme; Printed by J. Dewick , 1810. Good. 14 cm. iv,47,[1]pp. Self wrappers (or lacking wrappers?), resewn using new holes. Wrappers somewhat grubby and stained, with ownership signature interspersed with title; loss to corner of one leaf, not affecting text; occasional pencil lines to margins. A published extract from Robert… Read more about this item

St. Louis: Printed by George Knapp & Co., 1858. Very Good+. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". 16 pp. Rebound in new marbled wrappers with white title label, original front wrapper bound in. Short tear to original wrapper, minor foxing, else a remarkably clean and well-preserved copy. John S. Phelps was a democratic congressman from Missouri and an ardent advocate for… Read more about this item

(n. p.), (1918). Wraps. Good. 6" x 3-5/8". Stapled grey-green wrappers printed in black. Wear and small losses/tears to wrappers; small stain to front wrapper; light staining from staples to some inner margins. A grouping of post-WWI patriotic writings and correspondence by the singer and monologuist, arguing that American exceptionalism, pacifism, and, in her view, Christian Science represent… Read more about this item

[Rochester, NY], [1905-1912?]. Cloth. Good. Family photograph album circa 1905-1912. Contains 310 b/w photos of varying sizes affixed to 17 leaves + rear pastedown. Moderate wear, photos of varying quality although all in VG condition or better; gift inscription. Gift inscription dated 27/6/05 addressed to "Uncle Fred" from his nephew Sinhubert(??), though we speculate the latter is perhaps… Read more about this item