Niwot: University Press of Colorado, 1993. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, v, vii, xiii, 197 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Spine pictorial silvery green with black lettering. Exterior has mild wear including light edge wear and creased front flap. Boards have very light wear. Text block has very mild wear including light scuffs to the front end paper. Illustrated. Related material laid in. First edition, first printing. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex, Column CC. More

Many Farms: Navajo Community College Press, 1971. First Edition. Oblong Quarto, iv, v, vi, viii, xi, xiii, 129 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in the publisher's brick red cloth bearing gilt lettering to the spine. Boards have slight wear including few scuffs, mild rubbing to the head/tail edges and slight splaying to the fore edges. Text block has slight wear including slight age toning to the edges. Frontispiece. Illustrated. First edition. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex, Quarto and Folio Case. Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for international/expedited orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. More

New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1964. First edition. 14 x 322 cm., unpaged. In Good condition in a Fair minus slipcase. Slipcase in tan paper with pastedown title label; damp stain, missing bottom panel. Spine is tan without print. Boards in blue cloth; toning to edges from exposed finger pull cutouts at top of slipcase. Text block is accordion style with color woodcut on continuous strip. NOTE: Shelved in Net Desk work area. More

n.p. DeGolyer Library and William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies, Southern Methodist University, 2004. Reprinted. Octavo, vii, xxi, 321 pages. In Very Good condition. Quarter bound dark green spine and pictorial beige boards bearing gilt lettering to the spine. Boards have very light wear. Text block has very slight wear including faint soiling to the edges. Illustrated. Reprinted. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex, Column CC. More

Campbell: The Country Studio, 2004. First Edition. Octavo, vi, 149 pages. In Very Good condition. Paperback binding. Spine pictorial gray with yellow and white lettering. Covers have slight wear including slight sunning to the front/spine and minor soiling. Text block has minimal wear. Illustrated. Volume three only. First edition. Inscribed by the author. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex, Column CC. More

Concord; Boston: William White; Benjamin B. Mussey, 1836. Second Edition. 6mo, iv, 380 pages, plus frontispiece and fold-out map; pagination includes two additional plates. In Very Good minus condition, with Very Good fold-out map. Volume is in publisher's full blue cloth binding, with blind stamped covers and gilt titling and decoration to spine. Wrapped in a navy cloth jacket with marbled paper interior, with a matching slipcase in same navy cloth with dark leather quarter binding; gilt titling to slipcase spine. Slipcase is moderately worn, with bowing and soiling to side panels; scuffing to corners and on leather elements; and a large section of chipping to the spine. Navy cloth jacket is more lightly worn, with sunning to the spine, light fraying along the edges at the corners and head/tail of spine, and cracking along the front joint. The volume itself shows moderate wear to boards, with scuffing to covers, rubbing along edges and at corners, and mild sunning to spine. Shallow crinkling at the head and tail. Text block is moderately toned and lightly worn along the edges. Lightly age toned and moderately foxed throughout; foxing heaviest on the endpapers. Penciling, ink stamp, and paper label from former owners on front pastedown; description from former seller pasted to front flyleaf. Large, fold-out color map is in remarkable condition, with light offsetting and a small closed tear near the gutter. Image is otherwise clean and crisp; colors bright. Shelved in Case 9. More

Boston, Massachusetts: The Page Company, 1929. First Edition, Fourth Impression. Octavo, xxiv, 478 pages. In Very Good condition. Bound in publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Mild bumping to tail of spine. Minor shelf wear otherwise. Top of textblock gilt. Shelved in US History West. More

New York: Barnes & Noble, 1959. Reprinted. Octavo, Two volumes. In Very Good minus condition with Good dust jackets. Spines are blue and white with black print. Dust jacket for first volume in mylar; slight edge wear. Price clipped. Boards in blue cloth; slight wear to spine caps and corners. Volumes are unnumbered. CONTENTS: [First vol.] The narrative of Alvar NuñezCabeça de Vaca; The Narrative of the Expedition of Hernando de Soto by the Gentleman of Elvas; The Narrative of the Expedition of Coronado by Pedro de Castañeda (xiii, 413 pages) — [Second vol.] Spanish Exploration in the Southwest, 1542-1706 (x, 486 pages). [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column Z. More

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1901. Octavo, xix, 233 pages. In Fair plus condition. Spine is brown with gold print. Boards in brown cloth, gold print, small gilt illustration; light wear to spine caps and corners, cocked spine. Text block has names in ink on front flyleaf, spine crack at page 128. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column Z. More

Bryan: Guidon Press, 1978. New edition; Limited edition, 200 copies. Octavo, unpaged. In Very Good condition with a Good dust jacket. Spine is tan without print. Dust jacket has slight mark in ink on front panel. Cover is white without print. Signed in ink by the editor on the limited edition page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #2 - New Ephemera Box #6. More

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1939. First edition. Octavo, xii, 400, xxv pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Good minus dust jacket. Spine is pink and tan with black print. Dust jacket in mylar; has edgewear with short tears at spine ends and flap corners, toning to spine, peripheral toning. Price unclipped: “$5.00”. Boards in blue cloth; slight wear to spine caps and corners. Illustrated: b&w plates (photographs). NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column Z. More

Salt Lake City; Washington, D.C. 1935-1983. The present collection documents the public and political career of Reva Beck Bosone (1895–1983), the first woman elected to Congress from Utah (1948–1952), and one of the most prominent female public officials in mid-twentieth-century America. Spanning her early municipal service in the 1930s through her judicial, congressional, and federal administrative roles of the 1950s–1970s, the collection provides primary-source insight into the life and work of a pioneering figure in American political history. CONTENTS: Framed Photos: 9 Signed Photos: Reva (and her daughter?) posing with US General Hoyt Vandenberg (c. 1950).  Signed by Vandenberg.   Photographic portrait of Bosone, inscribed to a friend ‘Virginia Risdel’ – signed “The Judge” Photographic portrait of J. Edward Day, US Postmaster General under John F. Kennedy.  Inscribed to a “Zilpha and Arty Crouch” Photographic portrait of a young man, inscribed [signature illegible – likely an intern or assistant to Bosone] Photographic portrait of a man, inscribed [signature illegible “John A. [illegible] – likely a local civic leader] Photograph of Reva (and her daughter?) posing with General Hoyt Vandenberg and another military official (a William F. Miller? Identified in the signature as a Major General in the USAF).  Signed by the latter.  (c. 1950) Photographic portrait of former US Senator from Utah, Frank E. Moss, inscribed in photo: “To Zilpha and Arty Crouch – with many regards and very best wishes - / Frank E Moss / US Senator Utah”. Unsigned Photographs [Photograph of the graduation of Reva Bosone’s daughter(?)], Framed.  [Formal posed photograph of an unidentified gathering or conference], Framed.   Unframed Photographs: 19 Photographic portrait of Bosone in her congressional office, c. 1950.   Early 20th century photographic portrait of an unidentified man, unframed. Possibly Reva’s second husband, Joseph Bosone, as a young man.   Sixteen (16) photographs (10 of which are black and white) from Bosone’s time serving as Assistant to the Solicitor of the US Post Office Department.  Includes photos of political events attended, Bosone’s swearing in, post office openings/inaugurations, etc.   Photographic portrait of Reva Bosone at age 20 (later reproduction, on board) Campaign Ephemera THE BEST “MAN” ON THE TICKET campaign poster (~10” x 14”), when Reva Bosone ran for City Commissioner (c. 1935)   Albums: 2 Photo album of Reva Bosone receiving her Honorary Doctor of Law degree from University of Utah, 1977.  Includes TLS from then-President of University of Utah (David Gardner), a typescript of the presentation for the degree (given by Professor Alfred Emery) on University of Utah letterhead, and 16 photographs of the event.  Album containing: 15 photographs (mostly black and white) which appear to date from Bosone’s time as a congresswoman and judge.  Five (5) of these are related to a TV program hosted by Bosone on KDYL-TV in the early 1950s. Also includes a full page ad for the program, as well as a Western Union telegram announcing Bosone’s winning of an award from Zenith television for the program.   One-page TLS from Hubert Humphrey, dated 1959.  He expresses his enjoyment of a recent visit, as well as gratitude for the reception given at fundraising dinner, as well as for Bosone’s daughter who is “such a good booster”. Three invitations for the 1965 presidential inauguration, inaugural ball, etc.    Approximately 10 newsclippings and/or pieces of ephemera related to Bosone’s time as Assistant to the Solicitor at the US Post Office Department Misc. TLS to Bosone’s daughter and son-in-law, from Clarence Beck [likely Bosone’s brother] dated 1964 TLS from Senator (of Illinois) Paul Douglas to Bosone, dated 1965.  Commenting on the death of Carl Thompson, and expressing his happiness that Bosone is being recognized for her contributions.  Commentary by Bosone at bottom in red ink: “Such ingratitude! Carl Thompson was deserving of tremendous recognition.  But this is life! RBB”.  Accompanied by a two page TLS from Thompson from 1936, on “Public Ownership League of America” letterhead, discussing the TVA.   One-page TLS from Senator Margaret Smith, dated 1965.  Comments on Bosone’s appearance on the Deena Clark show (mentioning how Smith and Bosone are in “full accord” on the “three vital issues” Bosone discussed on the show.  Ends by saying “Altogether we, you and I, Frances and others must be contributing a little to the young ladies who will follow us like the pioneer women made it easier for us.”  A note at bottom in Bosone’s handwriting reads: “Magaret Chase Smith was a great senator.  She would have made a good President of the US.  / RBB / May 11- ‘78”.   Documents Inventory of Bosone’s papers at the University of Utah libraries.   Approximately 40 pages of documents related to the campaign finance scandal in which Bosone was embroiled (and investigated by the US House) between 1950 and 1952.  Bosone was accused of using government resources (including congressional staff time and federal office materials) for campaign purposes.  Documents are primarily various financial statements produced for the investigation, but also includes two newsclippings, and two letters/communications from the investigating body.   Copy of the Congressional Record of the 86th Congress, dated May 14, 1959.  Bosone is mentioned during a speech by a Utah congressman who echoes Bosone’s call for an “Exchange of Mothers for Peace” program.   Misc. TLS Copies of two letters, both dated 1950, written by Virginia Rishel (apparently a secretary or aide to Congresswoman Bosone).  Includes a letter from Eugen Merrill, Chief of the Communications Branch for the Office of the United State High Commissioner for Germany (writing about the then-tensions between East and West Germany).   One-page TLS from a Dr. Jose Jimenez of Puerto Rico, writing Bosone to say how much he enjoyed meeting her daughter, Zilpha.   A collection of documents (~10 pages) that appear to be from a trip taken by Bosone in 1960 to Copenhagen/Europe.   Primarily comprised of what appear to be notes on the social welfare system in Denmark.   JS Consignment. Boxed in Room F. More

Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 2008. Collector's Edition. Octavos, Three Volumes. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in publisher's decorated leather boards with paneling and gilt lettering to spines. Mild general shelf wear. Edges of textblock gilt, mildly scratched. With silk endpapers and silk ribbon bookmarks. Shelved above Easton Press. More

Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1979. Quarto, Volume Nine only: xvi, 701 pages. In Good plus condition. Spine is grey with gold print on orange banner. Boards in grey cloth with orange stripe. Text block has slight spotting to top edge. Illustrated b&w maps, photographs, drawings. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in column ND-QC. More

Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1990. Quarto, Volume Seven only: xv, 777 pages. In Good condition. Spine is grey with gold print on orange banner. Boards in grey cloth with orange stripe; slight shelf wear. Text block has slight spotting to top edge, name in ink on front flyleaf. Illustrated b&w maps, photographs, drawings. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in column ND-QC. More

Berkeley: University of California Press, 1951. Octavo, xii, 220 pages. In Good minus condition with a Fair dust jacket. Spine is white with green print. Dust jacket has edgewear with short tears at spine ends and flap corners, toning to spine, peripheral toning, stain on front panel. Price unclipped: “$3.50”. Boards in grey cloth, orange print; wear to spine caps and corners. Text block has spotting to edges, bookplate on front pastedown, stamped owner name on front flyleaf, slight amount of marginal notation in red ink. Illustrated: b&w graph, tables. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column W. More

Glendale: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1968. Octavo, 439 pages. In Good plus condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine is tan with blue print. Dust jacket in mylar; slight edge wear. Price unclipped: “$12.50. Boards in brown cloth; slight wear to spine caps. Text block has brown tinted top edge. Illustrated: b&w plates (photographs), 1 folded color map. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column W. More

New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1969. First edition. Quarto, 168 pages. In Very Good condition with a Good minus dust jacket. Spine is black with white print. Dust jacket in mylar; light edge wear, with tear to top edge of rear panel. Price unclipped: “$25.00”. Boards in orange cloth. Illustrated: color photographs. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex in column ND-QC. More

Los Angeles: Ballantine Books, 1994. First Edition. Octavo, 232 pages. In Very Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Blue spine with yellow and white lettering. Dust jacket protected with a Mylar covering. Signed and inscribed by Paul Mantee on title page. Note: Shelved in Netdesk Column I, ND-I. More

Boston: New York Graphic Society, 1979. Second printing. Quarto (oblong), 28 pages + plates 10-116. In Good condition with a Good minus dust jacket. Spine is grey with white print. Dust jacket has light edge wear, puckering to front panel, small damp stain on rear panel. Price unclipped: “$75.00”. Boards quarter bound with brown cloth to spine and blue cloth to boards. Light wear to spine caps and corners, damp stain on front top edge. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece and text illustrations (plates 1-9) and b&w photographs (plates 10-116) . Signed in ink by the author on front flyleaf bookplate. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in the Back Area, Oversized Folios. More

New York: Crown Journeys, 2003. First edition. Octavo, 191 pages. In Good condition with a Very Good dust jacket. Spine is blue with white print. Dust jacket in mylar. Price unclipped: “$16.00”. Boards quarter bound with pink paper to spine and blue paper to boards. Text block has spotting to edges. Bookplate of journalist Dorothy Gilliam on half-tile page. Signed in ink by the author on the title page. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column P. More

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1946. First Edition. Octavo, xi, xiii, 338 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Good dust jacket. Spine green and beige with black lettering. Exterior shows moderate wear including slight age toning, few soiling marks and minor, small chips to the head/tail edges. Boards have very slight wear including faint sunning to the spine and minor edge wear. Text block has slight wear including modest age toning to the edges. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Illustrated. First edition. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column O, ND-O. More

Columbia: University of Missouri Press, 1973. Octavo, viii, ix, xiii, 656 pages. In Good condition with a Good plus dust jacket. Spine pictorial tan and orange with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering. Exterior has mild wear including slight sunning and minimal foxing. Slight age toning interiorly with tape mend to lower spine edge. Boards show mild wear including slight yellowish staining. Text block has foxing to the edges. Slight foxing interiorly to several pages. Previous owner's information to the front end paper. Partial cracking to the gutter at the title page. Some underlining interiorly. Illustrated. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column M, ND-M. More

New York: Oxford University Press, 1946. Second printing. Octavo, xxvii, 490 pages. In Good minus condition with a Poor dust jacket. Spine is yellow with brown print. Dust jacket has tears to all edges, long tears to flap folds, smudging/shelf wear. Price unclipped: “$3.50”. Boards in blue cloth with brown print. Wear to spine caps and corners. Text block has name in ink on front flyleaf, cracked rear hinge. Illustrated: b&w photographs. Missing State Map in rear pocket. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column L. More

New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1973. First Edition, Second Printing. Octavo, 384 pages. In Good plus condition with Good plus dust jacket. Blue spine with white and red text. Dust jacket is protected by plastic covering and has chipping and tearing to spine edges, sticker on front endpaper, and mild shelf wear. Price uncut "$9.95." Textblock has foxing to page edges. Inscribed by author on verso of half title page. Shelved ND-A. More