Antique Books 1888 - 1938 Twain, Worlds Fair, Up from Slavery
Item Details
A collection of eleven antique books. The oldest is a leather bound ‘Book of Psalms’ 1888. A Holy Bible from the American Bible Society 1891. World’s Colombian Exposition Chicago 1893. This book has 15 photos of the views and building from that exposition. , ‘Up from Slavery’ by Booker T. Washington 1901. An author’s autographed copy: ‘Jefferson: The Forgotten Man’ by Samuel Pettingill 1938. Mark Twain ‘A tramp Abroad, inscribed by Mark Twain 1907. Will Rogers Ambassador of Good Will Prince of Wit and Wisdom by P.J. O’Brien 1935. Memories of an Active Life by Charles Flint ; Men Ships and Sealing Wax 1923. Aerodynamics of the Airplane 1941 with typewritten notes from Applied Aerodynamics Summer 1942 and NACA confidential specs from April 1949. Virginie by Ernest Oldmeadow 1908. And ‘Pictoral Review Standard Cookbook A Sure Guide for Every Bride’ 1931. All are hardbacks.
Condition
Most are in good condition.
Dimensions
various sizes.
Item #
14CIN355-239
