Search Results

118 pages. Octavo (9 x 5 3/4 inches). Original printed blue wrappers; spine slightly cracked.

A bright copy.

214 pages. Illustrated from photographs. 9 x 5 1/2 inches. Red leather backed boards. A fine, attractive copy.

Issued by the House of Representatives, 58th Congress, Doc. No. 145, Part 8. A fine overview of the country at the opening of the 20th century.

56 pages. Octavo, 9 x 5 3/4 inches. Black cloth with gilt title; head of spine chipped.

Formed in 1890, The Board was given authority to resolve all unsettled questions concerning geographic names. Decisions of the Board were accepted as binding by all departments and agencies of the Federal Government.

Engraved portrait + 157 pages. 4to, gilt-printed black cloth.

Randall served in Congress form 1863 until 1890. During the Grant administration he gained national prominence by uncovering various scandals. He became speaker of the house and then chairman of the powerful appropriations committee.

43 pages. 8vo, flexible black cloth

Davis represented Maryland in congress, first as a Know-Nothing and then as a Republican. Though an ardent Unionist, Davis strenuously opposed Lincoln and his program, especially protesting violations of habeas corpus and the plan for a moderate Southern reconstruction.

120 pages. 8vo, flexible black cloth.

Starting in 1843 Foot represented Vermont in the House and than in the Senate, till his death in 1866. He was chairman of important committees and was president pro tempe of the senate during part of the 36th and 37th congress. Foot was prominent in debate and took an active part in the discussions on the admission of Kansas to the Union in 1858.

584 pages. Small folio ( 12 x 9 inches); quarter calf, binding worn, hinges starting.

The fourth, and final volume of the 1860's census. Listed are statistics on mortality, banks, insurance, railroads, canals, real and personal estate, the fisheries, educational and religious statistics, and the press.

604 pages. Illustrated from photographs and with a nice folding map of the railroads of Venezuela. 9 x 5 1/2 inches. Leather backed red cloth; front hinge split at head of spine; some staining to covers.

Issued by the House of Representatives, 58th Congress, Doc. No. 145, Part 3. An extensive overview of the country at the opening of the twentieth century.