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[Archive Containing Original Photographs, Letters, and Documents Pertaining to the Military and Post-Military Careers of Major General Alexander McDowell McCook and His Son-in-Law Brigadier General Chauncey Brooke Baker]

[Archive Containing Original Photographs, Letters, and Documents Pertaining to the Military and Post-Military Careers of Major General Alexander McDowell McCook and His Son-in-Law Brigadier General Chauncey Brooke Baker] by [Spanish-American War]. [McCook Family]

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Title
[Archive Containing Original Photographs, Letters, and Documents Pertaining to the Military and Post-Military Careers of Major General Alexander McDowell McCook and His Son-in-Law Brigadier General Chauncey Brooke Baker]
Author
[Spanish-American War]. [McCook Family]
Seller
McBride Rare Books (United States)
Condition
Very good.
Description
[Various locations in Cuba, 1902. Very good.. Seventeen loose folio scrapbook leaves, each with mounted correspondence or other documents; one vernacular photograph album; two scrapbooks; and a small number of loose documents and newspaper clippings, as detailed below. An informative archive comprised of material from two generations of the McCook family of Ohio, specifically two different military officers -- Major General Alexander McDowell McCook, and his son-in-law Brigadier General Chauncey Brooke Baker (1860-1936). Baker was married to McCook's eldest daughter, Lucianna "Lucy" McCook Baker, who seems to have compiled the various components of the present archive, which mostly documents the career of her husband, Chauncey Baker. The collection includes seventeen loose folio scrapbook leaves (each with mounted correspondence or other documents), one photograph album, two scrapbooks, and a small number of loose documents and newspaper clippings. Union Army General Alexander McDowell McCook, one of the "Fighting McCooks," continued his army career after the war in the regular Army. He commanded Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1886-1890, the Department of Arizona from 1890-1893, and the Department of Colorado from 1893-1895. He was joined in each location by his daughter and son-in-law. Chauncey Brooke Baker married Lucy McCook while at Leavenworth, and later served as McCook's aide-de-camp and acting engineering officer at Los Angeles and Denver, Headquarters Department of Arizona and Colorado. Later promotions and the start of the Spanish-American War led Baker to Cuba in a quartermaster role. It seems his wife accompanied him there, and began acquiring the images now housed in the photograph album offered here. Lucy Baker died in 1923, placing the scrapbooks completion date before that time. The material is detailed as follows: 1) Seventeen loose scrapbook leaves containing twenty-five pieces of correspondence, typed documents, and printed documents primarily associated with the later business dealings of Alexander M. McCook while he was stationed in Utah, Colorado, Kansas. This material dates mostly between 1882 and 1898. Letters are from a variety of correspondents, and reflect McCook's post-war military career at frontier installations, his involvement in the railroads, investments, and other personal matters. One of the more informative documents details the history of McCook's military service from his entry to West Point in 1847 through his appointment to the Department of Arizona in 1894. The collection also includes a handful of loose documents and letters, as well as an envelope of newspaper clippings documenting McCook's later affairs. One notable item is a four-page offprint of a memorial of McCook written by Col. Horace N. Fisher, and first published in the Boston Transcript on Sunday, June 13, 1903. General McCook had just passed away the previous day at Lucy's house in Dayton, Ohio. 2) Vernacular Photograph Album Documenting Cuba Under Spanish Occupation and the United States Military Government's Occupation. [Various locations in Cuba: ca. 1898-1902]. [24] leaves, illustrated with 303 silver gelatin photographs, from 3.25 x 2.25 to 7.5 x 9 inches. Quarto. Contemporary three-quarter calf and black cloth boards. Spine perished, most leaves separated from spine but held to each other by cloth gutter in a few groupings. Leaves worn, silvering to some images. Inscribed on front free endpaper "Lucy McCook. Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Nov 21st 1888." Lucy likely dated the album in 1888 then never used it, as all of the images in the album emanate from Cuba. The photographs depict a mixture of rural and urban scenes, featuring native Cubans as well as Americans, Cuban and American military personnel, landmarks, military installations, ships, recreation, building interiors, with some images depicting the remnants of war. Notable are three large format photographs at the end of the album: a photograph of armed soldiers and a religious figure exiting a fortress-like structure, with handwritten caption below "On the way to the Garote Castillo del Principe - during the Spanish occupation;" a photograph showing a large group of men assembled at tables and chairs in a gallery-style room with a handwritten caption reading, "Opening of the Cuban Constitutional Convention - Havana - Nov. 5th 1900 General Leonard Wood Military Governor, reading address, in full uniform Temporary President on his left;" and a photograph of Havana's large cathedral with a crowd gathered, captioned "Governor General Weyler entering Cathedral Havana Spanish Occupation." Captions were likely added by Lucy McCook, whose husband was serving at the time as quartermaster, chief quartermaster, and depot quartermaster in the U.S. Army's Division and Department of Cuba. This album is the most historically-important and useful item in the present archive. 3) Scrapbook of Newspaper Clippings and an Original Drawing of an American Military Officer in Indian Territory]. [N.p.: early 1900s]. [11] leaves, illustrated with newspaper clippings and one drawing. Quarto. Contemporary brown cloth elaborately tooled in black, title in gilt on front cover and spine. Moderate wear, rubbing, and dust-soiling. Inscribed on front free endpaper "Lucy McCook Baker / Los Angeles - California / April 1892." An interesting collection of mostly newspaper clippings associated with Native American rituals related to the Moqui Indians, the Army, and articles on General McCook or Lieutenant Chauncey Baker. The album also includes an original pen drawing titled in manuscript, "Tent of The Macauley, in Camp at Guthrie, I.T., 20th June, 1889." The drawing features a military figure standing in a road, holding a small shovel in the air, in front of a sign pointing one way to Oklahoma and the other way to Ft. Leavenworth. The drawing is signed at bottom, "Glück." 4) Scrapbook of Ephemeral Items Relating to the Military Careers of Alexander McDowell McCook and Chauncey Baker, Plus Later Items Related to Another Member of the McCook Family]. [N.p.: early 1900s]. [9] leaves, illustrated with telegrams, pamphlets, invitations, and other ephemeral items. Quarto. Contemporary aqua cloth with gilt titles on front cover, string tied. The items primarily concern McCook's and Baker's military service, including an "In Memoriam" for Alexander McDowell McCook, as well as some items relating to the later military career of Alexander McCook Craigshead. A diverse collection of materials relating to the careers of two notable military men serving in the American West and in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, with a wonderful vernacular photograph album documenting the latter, and the whole likely retained and organized by the daughter and wife, respectively, of the men involved.
Cloud-hidden, Whereabouts Unknown. A Mountain Journal

Cloud-hidden, Whereabouts Unknown. A Mountain Journal by Watts, Alan

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Title
Cloud-hidden, Whereabouts Unknown. A Mountain Journal
Author
Watts, Alan
Seller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York : Pantheon Books, 1973. Book. Near Fine. Cloth. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at front end page -" To Evie and Anyas with love from its author - Alan." A warm and personal inscription suggesting a close personal friendship. First Edition, First Printing, with Pantheon, a division of Random House, adopting the Random House First Edition statement with number row running from 2 to 9. Near Fine, small scuffs bottom edge of page block, sunning at edges of boards, in a Near Fine dust jacket, narrow 1/2" chip top edge rear panel. Laid in is a single page Bulletin from The Society for Comparative Philosophy, Inc. announcing the death of Alan Watts. Watts was the founder and President of the SCP. Coffee cup stain to the bulletin. Alan Watts last book published in his lifetime, SCARCE Signed. .
Atlas Of The State Of Michigan; Including Statistics And Descriptions Of Its Topography, Hydrography, Climate, Natural And Civil History, Railways, Educational Institutions, Material Resources, Etc.

Atlas Of The State Of Michigan; Including Statistics And Descriptions Of Its Topography, Hydrography, Climate, Natural And Civil History, Railways, Educational Institutions, Material Resources, Etc. by Walling, H.F.

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Atlas Of The State Of Michigan; Including Statistics And Descriptions Of Its Topography, Hydrography, Climate, Natural And Civil History, Railways, Educational Institutions, Material Resources, Etc.
Author
Walling, H.F.
Seller
The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Detroit: R.M. & S.T. Tackabury, 1873. First Edition. Cloth. Very good. First edition of Atlas of the State of Michigan by H.F. Walling, published in 1873.. Folio, 162pp, [32pp business patrons]. Publisher's brown cloth, spine in brown morocco, title stamped in gilt, marbled endpapers. Professional repairs to spine, front hinge, inner joints reinforced. Japanese tissue restoration to fore edge of six maps. A complete example, with all 84 maps, 7 of which are double plates. Plates 67-70 beginning to detach. (Phillips Maps of America, p. 427) (LeGear, L1754) A very good example. Maps are drawn by Henry Francis Walling, professor of Civil Engineering at Lafayette College.
The Story of Cloth: Compiled as a Practical Handbook for Men Who Sell Men's CLothing

The Story of Cloth: Compiled as a Practical Handbook for Men Who Sell Men's CLothing by (Hickey-Freeman Co.)

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The Story of Cloth: Compiled as a Practical Handbook for Men Who Sell Men's CLothing
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(Hickey-Freeman Co.)
Seller
Thorn Books (United States)
Condition
Very good
Description
Rochester, N.Y.: Hickey-Freeman Co, 1925. Hardcover. Very good. Thin 4to. 37pp. Brown cloth spine, gilt title, paper over boards with title embossed in gilt and dark brown on the upper board. With two pages (35 and 37) containing nine fabric samples each, with identification (e.g., homespun, Cassimere, Londonaire, etc.) and page reference to their discussions in the text. Light wear and soil to the binding, upper corner of front free endpaper clipped, else a very good copy. Scarce. .
DAVID BOWIE | ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1979; 1983 US-release) Color photo

DAVID BOWIE | ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1979; 1983 US-release) Color photo by Miramax

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DAVID BOWIE | ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS (1979; 1983 US-release) Color photo
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Miramax
Seller
Walterfilm, Inc. (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Miramax. No binding. Fine. [New York]: Miramax Films, [1983]. Vintage original 10 x 8" (25 x 20 cm) color photo. With printed studio text and photo agency sticker on verso. Fine. From the 1983 first US theatrical release of this David Bowie documentary/concert film.
THE GOLDEN ASSE OF LUCIUS APULEIUS

THE GOLDEN ASSE OF LUCIUS APULEIUS by Apuleius, Lucius; De Bosschère, Jean; Adlington, William

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THE GOLDEN ASSE OF LUCIUS APULEIUS
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Apuleius, Lucius; De Bosschère, Jean; Adlington, William
Seller
Type Punch Matrix (United States)
Condition
Near fine.
Description
London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1923. Near fine.. Luxurious limited edition of Adlington's Apuleius, lavishly illustrated in De Bosschère's best sub-erotic Beardsleyite manner. Scarce and beautiful edition of the picaresque ancient Roman novel, adorned and illustrated with tasteful wickedness by the great Belgian artist, whose interest in the occult and the erotic was perfectly matched to the Apuleian metamorphoses of the unfortunate narrator: a dedicated amorous adventurer, persecutee of witches, and belated devotee of Isis. 9.5'' x 6''. Original gilt-stamped pictorial brown cloth. Top edge gilt. 282 pages followed by publisher's advertisements. Edition of 3000, this copy numbered #1589. Illustrated with eight color plates, including frontispiece, all with intact tissue guards; eight black and white plates; and numerous additional back and white decorations and in-text illustrations. Only mild edgewear to boards, touch of creasing to rear board (from production). An exceptionally clean and fresh copy.
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Las Instituciones Juridicas en la Conquista de America by ZAVALA, Silvio A.

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Title
Las Instituciones Juridicas en la Conquista de America
Author
ZAVALA, Silvio A.
Seller
Argosy Book Store (United States)
Condition
good
Description
Madrid, 1935. paperback. good. 347pp. + errata. 4to, pr. wrs., lacks front and back wrappers, spine ends worn, pages unopened. Madrid, 1935.
John Dowland

John Dowland by Poulton, Diana

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John Dowland
Author
Poulton, Diana
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Swan's Fine Books (United States)
Condition
Fine
Description
Berkeley and Los Angeles: University of California Press, 1982. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good +. Revision of the original 1972 publication, quarto size, 528 pp. From the jacket flap: "[t]he reissue, in a revised edition, of Diana Poulton's 'John Dowland' comes in response to constant demands for this highly important book which, on first publication, was hailed as the first full-length study of one of the greatest musicians of the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras." ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full red cloth over boards, black stamped decorative spine "label" with gilt lettering, a small section of black-and-white reproductions of artwork,etc., at the rear are an extensive bibliography, an Index, and and Index to Dowland's works; quarto size (9 7/8" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [1-9] 10-528. The dust jacket with a short summary on the front flap, publisher's ads for related titles on the back panel. ___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; in appearance unread. The dust jacket better than very good, mostly clean other than some light dustiness to the laid paper, the spine lightly sunned, and a modicum of edgewear. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
The Great Train Robbery

The Great Train Robbery by Crichton, Michael

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Title
The Great Train Robbery
Author
Crichton, Michael
Seller
Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
ISBN
9780224011891
Condition
Fine
Description
London: Jonathan Cape, 1975. 1st UK Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 255pp. Beautiful First British Edition. Bound in brown cloth with lettering in gilt on spine. Square, tight and clean with little or no wear. Very attractive unclipped, though unpriced, dust jacket, is quite fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning, or tears. Likely unpriced for the export market. NOT a BCE. Crichton's fourth book, made into the underrated 1978 film starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. A very pretty collectable copy at a great price.
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A Vanished World (Signed by Roman Vishniac) by Roman Vishniac

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A Vanished World (Signed by Roman Vishniac)
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Roman Vishniac
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Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition
Near Fine
Description
New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1984. Boards. Near Fine/Near Fine. SIGNED BY ROMAN VISHNIAC on the first pictorial endpaper. A tight, very sharp copy to boot of the 1984 stated 2nd printing.. Tight and Near Fine in a crisp, Near Fine dustjacket. Square quarto, Vishniac's deeply moving, heartfelt portraits of Eastern European Jewry, taken between 1934 and 1939. Foreword by the formidable Elie Wiesel.
Letters. Edited by Geoffrey Keynes

Letters. Edited by Geoffrey Keynes by Blake, William

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Title
Letters. Edited by Geoffrey Keynes
Author
Blake, William
Seller
John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (United States)
Description
1968. Cambridge: Harvard UP, 1968. 8vo, 224 pages, with a frontispiece and 12 plates. Original blue cloth, dust-jacket. As new. § Final revised edition, the best single account of Blake's manuscripts. Bentley, Blake Books, 93 C: "Comprehends fairly full notes, some related documents such as receipts, and provenances." Includes importabt notes on Blake's extant manuscripts, receipts, etc.
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Great Moments in Sex by Rilly, Cheryl

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Great Moments in Sex
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Rilly, Cheryl
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L'Estampe Originale (United States)
Description
New York, Three Rivers Press, 1999. 4to. Soft cover. First issue in paper wraps, pp.245, about 8x9 . NEAR FINE condition. A humorous and factual history of human sexuality, includes gadgets, people, literature, songs, advertisements, movies, events associated with sexuality. Over 1000 entries, illustrations, photographs.
Artists of Maui.

Artists of Maui. by Wirtz, Richard P.

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Artists of Maui.
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Wirtz, Richard P.
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Ten Pound Island Book Co. (United States)
Condition
V G. in D J.
Description
Sumac Publishing Company., (1985). V G. in D J.. 30.5 cm. 104 pp. Color and B/W plates

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