AN HISTORICAL CATALOGUE OF THE OLD SOUTH CHURCH (THIRD CHURCH) BOSTON 1669-1882. Boston: The Old South Church 1883. Gray Cloth. First Edition. 370 pp. Covers and spine have a wrap-around, blind-stamped border of leaves and rules which runs along the top and bottom edges. Front cover and spine also have blind-stamped, bright gilt lettering. Covers and spine are slightly edge-worn. Spine ends and corners are bumped, rubbed and/or worn. T.e.g. There is a very small, oval dent in the gilded top edge. Chocolate eps. Brief ink inscription on front fly leaf. Contents include a facsimile of the "Autographs of the Founders," "Lists of Members," a "List of Members Under the Baptismal Covenant," an "Alphabetical List of Members" and the "Baptismal Covenant Alphabetically Arranged." The section entitled "Biographical Notes" will be of particular interest to genealogists as it gives information regarding the occupations, marriages, family members and relationships of various members. In addition, there is an "Index (Names) to the Biographical Notes" arranged alphabetically by last name. Interior is slightly aged, but clean, crisp and very tight. This extremely rare and handsome volume is a genealogist's delight. Very Good Plus Privately Printed.
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A MEMORIAL OF CRISPUS ATTUCKS, SAMUEL MAVERICK, JAMES CALDWELL, SAMUEL GRAY AND PATRICK CARR FROM THE CITY OF BOSTON. Boston, Mass.: City Council of Boston 1889. Maroon Cloth. Presumed First. 97 pp. 2 b/w ills. Cover has beveled edges, stamped rules, seal of Boston in gilt on center front and blindstamped center back. Gilt lettering on spine. Cover is faded to pink at corners and intermittently along edges. A few white paint flecks on front cover. Coated brown eps. A frontis appears to have been removed. "The Boston Massacre, March 3, 1770, may be regarded as the first act in the drama of the American Revolution" (Daniel Webster). This book is the account, more than 100 years later, of the raising of a memorial to those who gave their lives in this attack. Included are letters from Frederick Douglass, Rev. Phillips Brooks, and others; remarks by city dignitaries; and beautiful full-page ills. of the 25-foot granite monument on Boston Common. Very Good
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF METROPOLITAN PARK COMMISSIONERS....1907. Boston: State Board of Publication 1907. Brown Cloth. Presumed First. 101 pp. B/w photo ills. and maps. Cover stamped with rules front and back. Gilt title center front and again on spine. Spine lightly sunned, creased at ends. Covers a bit rubbed. Bright and tight interior. Public Document No. 48, dated January 1907. Includes photos of Boston parks, a fold-out chart summarizing the present system, and a large fold-out diagram of "the public open spaces of the Boston Metropolitan District in 1907.". Very Good
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Bok, Edward et al. BOSTON SUNDAY JOURNAL JAN. 5 - DEC. 27, 1896. Boston, Mass.: Boston Journal 1896. Half-Leather. Approx. 1000 pp. B/w ills. Brown & white marbled boards with brown leather corners and spine. Spine has gilt bands, black title blocks. Leather is very worn. Front hinge gone. Contents are tight. These are Part III of the Boston Sunday Journal, the "Style" section of a century ago, featuring literary, theatrical, and social news and gossip, plus many, many illustrations. Edward Bok covered the literary scene.The 1896 edition had such diverse contents as photos of the Booth family, founders of the Salvation Army; large photos of actresses Sarah Bernhardt, Lillian Russell, and Marie Stedholme, Eleanora Duse; the first X-Ray photos; a schooner wreck; pictures of Henry Cabot Lodge and other delegates to the Republican National Convention; fashions; the words and music to Victor Herbert's "Dreamland" and other musical scores. Not all was frivolous, though -- illustrated coverage included the construction of the Boston subway; a profile of Harriet Beecher Stowe; Frances Folsom Cleveland's 10th Anniversary Photo; a double-page photo of William McKinley; the New York Yacht Club; various Ivy League varsities; many politicians, and many horses. In May, a "Young Folks' Corner" started. Midway through the year, the quality of paper improved, although all is readable. Most issues featured one advertisement: a testimonial from some celebrity for Johann Hoff's Malt Extract. A fascinating look at Boston life and interests at the turn of the century!. Very Good Periodical.
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Bok, Edward et al. BOSTON SUNDAY JOURNAL JANUARY 1 - MAY 28, 1899. Boston, Mass.: Boston Journal 1899. Half-Leather. Approx. 140 pp. B/w ills. Brown & white marbled boards with saddle tan leather corners and spine. All leather is very worn. Contents are tight. These are Part III of the Boston Sunday Journal, the "Style" section of a century ago, featuring literary, theatrical, and social news and gossip, plus many, many illustrations. The 1899 edition had such diverse contents as photos of the officers of the Fifth Massachusetts Volunteers in South Carolina; the North Church at 175 years; actors Annie Russell, John Drew, Queenie Vassar, Helen Lord, and Julia Arthur; anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans; a statue of Daniel Webster to be erected in Washington; various odd crime reports; Boston's new Union Station; curling at Clyde Park; readers' horses; stars of the grand opera; many interior home photos; life in Manila; Boston Athletic Assn. indoor meet athletes; Boston's new Music Hall; the ailing Pope Leo XIII; a Life Saving Station at Orleans; Easter bonnets sans birds - under the auspices of the Audubon Society; a British steamer ashore off Marblehead; leading musicians of the Symphony Orchestra; the crew of the yacht Shamrock, all from Deer Isle, Maine; wedding of Richard Harding Davis and Cecil Clark (with bridesmaid Ethel Barrymore and lots of pictures); and a salute to Charles W. Eliot's 30 years as President of Harvard. Scattered advertising; many paragraphs of curiousity items. A fascinating look at Boston life and interests at the turn of the century!. Very Good Periodical.
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Damrell & Moore and George Coolidge. THE BOSTON ALMANAC FOR THE YEAR 1853. Boston: John P. Jewett & Co. 1852. Navy Cloth. Presumed First. 168 pp. + 30 pp. advertising. B/w fold-out map. Navy cover is heavily stamped in rules and designs, all gilded. Decorative gilt on spine. Corners a bit bumped. Aeg. Yellow eps with ads in red and brown print. Pub. ads after text are in red print on white with brown or black ills. Contains maps of both old & modern Boston, business directory, schedule of eclipses, etc., public officials, events, Boston Streets, and more! A tight, easy-to-read little book. Very Good
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Ellis, George E. CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE EVACUATION OF BOSTON BY THE BRITISH ARMY. Boston - New York: City Council of Boston 1876. Hard Cover. First Edition. 199 pp. B/w ills. Subtitle: "March 17th, 1776. Reception of the Washington Medal. Oration of the Washington Medal. Oration delivered in Music Hall, and a Chronicle of the Siege of Boston." Cover is stamped w/rules, has beveled edges. Corners bumped and rubbed. Bright gilt seal on center front. Spine has gilt lettering, is a bit scufffed. Front hinges wearing at extremities; binding tight. Coated brown eps. Includes fold-out "Pelham's Map of Boston," approx. 24x48". Two signatures loose pp. 17-48. Very Good / No Jacket
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Pierce, Richard D., Editor. THE RECORDS OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN BOSTON 1630-1868. Boston: The Colonial Society of Massachusetts 1961. Navy Blue Cloth. Presumed First. 496 pp. B/w ills. Cover has gilt seal of the Colonial Society of Mass. center front and at the base of spine. Spine also titled in gilt, with the notations "Vol. 41. Collections. Records of the First Church in Boston III." Neat bookplate from the Oxford and Cambridge University Club Library on fep, indicating presented by the Editor. Nice laid paper with many unopened pages. One page carelessly opened, causing two small margin tears. Contents indicate that this is a continuation of Vol. 5, Vol. 6, general index, index of names, and corrigenda. Very Good Plus
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