Dixon Public Library Books 46th Grouping The following list of books will be available for sale online on Monday, July 5th, 2016. These books are part of a collection of non catalogued items that are library property. Details and pricing information are available at: www.rareandantiquarianbookfinders.com and http://rareandantiquarianbookfinders.blogspot.com/ For questions please call Library Director Antony Deter at 815 284 7261 ext. 5. 1. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois & History of Edgar County ed by Newton Bateman 1905 Book! This is a great old book called Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Edgar County edited by H. Van Sellar. Published by Munsell Publishing Company. This is library owned but never circulated. Has some stamps and a book plate and a pocket attached to the back inside cover. Lovely leather bound book in archival condition. Gold embossing and just lovely illustrations. 10 lbs. 249.99 2. History of Piatt County together with a Brief History of Illinois by Emma Piatt 1880's Book! This is a great old book called History of Piatt County together with a Brief History of Illinois by Emma C. Piatt. This has no date but thinking by the cover it has to be 1880's. Nice leather book in good condition. Library owned and never circulated but has some stamps and an old pocket. 5 lbs 199.99 3. Biographical Review of Hancock County, Illinois ~ Biographical & Genealogical Sketches 1907 Book! This is a great old book called Biographical Review of Hancock County Illinois containing Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of Many of the Prominent Citizens of To day and Also Of The Past. This is dated 1907 and is published by Hobart Publishing Company and is library owned but never circulated. Leather bound with gold embossing and just a beautiful book. 15 lbs 299.99 4. Dictionary of Royal Lineage of Europe & Other Countries 1904 2 Vol Book! Dictionary of Royal Lineage of Europe and Other Countries From The Earliest Period To The Present Date. C.M. Allstrom, is the author. Bound in 2 volumes, this book is dated 1904. These volumes are almost impossible to find outside of a library. 299.99
5. Story Life of Washington by Wayne Whipple 1911 2 Vol. Vintage Book! Story Life of Washington by Wayne Whipple is dated 1911 and is complete in 2 vol. Published by John C. Winston Company, this is a former library book in good condition and is rebound in library buckram. 4 lb. 49.99 6. At Home and Abroad in America and Europe by Margaret Fuller Ossoli 1856 1st Ed. Book! At Home and Abroad in America and Europe by Margaret Fuller Ossoli is dated 1856 and is a first edition. The collected letters of Margaret Fuller Ossoli, famed woman explorer, that she sent throughout her many travels. Included is a tribute to Margaret Fuller after her death in 1850. She was on a ship with her husband and son when the ship wrecked and they drowned. Very interesting book for anyone interested in Feminism or Exploration. Published by Crosby, Nichols, and Company, this is a former library book in good condition but it rebound in library buckram and has a pocket in the back of the book. 199.99 7. The American Indian by Elijah Haines 1888 1st Ed. Antique Book! The American Indian by Elijah Haines is dated 1888 and is a first edition. Published by Mas sin na' gan Company, this is a former library book in good condition that is not circulated. 299.99 10 lbs 8. The History of Peoria County Illinois Illustrated 1880 1st Ed. Book! The History of Peoria County Illinois containing History of the Northwest History of Illinois History of the county Its Early Settlement, Growth, Development, Resources, Etc, Etc. is dated 1880 and is a first edition in good condition but rebound in library buckram. Published by Johnson and Company, this is a former library book that has not been circulated. Coming out of the history collection, it still has a pocket in the back. 299.99 7lb 9. Centennial History of Decatur and Macon County 1930 1st Ed. Book! Centennial History of Decatur and Macon County by Mabel Richmond is dated 1930 and is a first edition. Published by The Decatur Review. This is a former library book in good condition. Coming out of the history collection, it still has a pocket in the back. 99.99 10. The Livingston County Business Directory 1898 Reprint Book! The Livingston County Business Directory is a 1898 reprint of the original. Redone to look like the original, this is a former library book in good condition. Published by The Print Shop. 24.99
11. Past and Present of the City of Decatur and Macon County Illinois 1903 1st Ed. Leather Book! Past and Present of the City of Decatur and Macon County Illinois is dated 1903 and is leather bound. Gorgeous book! Some damage to the top of spine. Marbled paper and gilt paper edges.199.99 12. Rudyard Kipling's Verse Inclusive Edition 1885 1918 1926 Reprint Book! Rudyard Kipling's Verse Inclusive Edition 1885 1918 is dated 1926. Published by Doubleday, Page, and Company. This is a rebound copy in good condition. 24.99 13. Historic Illinois by Randall Parrish 1905 1st/1st Antique Book! Historic Illinois The Romance of the Earlier Days by Randall Parrish is dated 1905 and is a first edition. Published by A.C. McClurg & Co. 74.99 14. Coronado's Children by J. Frank Dobie 1930 Reprint Vintage Book! Coronado's Children by J. Frank Dobie dated 1930. Published by Grosset & Dunlap and is a rebound former library book. Nice condition with the usual markings. 99.99 15. Furious Moose of the Wilderness by Jim Kjelgaard 1965 1st Edition Book! Furious Moose of the Wilderness by Jim Kjelgaard is dated 1965 and is a first edition. Published by Dodd, Mead and Company this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 199.99 16. The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame 1908 1st Ed. 2nd Pr. Book! The Wind In The Willows by Kenneth Grahame is dated 1908 and is a first edition and 2nd printing. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons and is a former rebound library book in good condition. 99.99 17. Mystery On Telegraph Hill by Howard Pease 1961 1st Ed. Book! Mystery On Telegraph Hill by Howard Pease is dated 1961 and is a first edition. Published by Doubleday & Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 124.99 18. The Jinx Ship by Howard Pease 1927 1st Ed. Rare Book! The Jinx Ship by Howard Pease is dated 1927 and is a first edition. Published by Doubleday and Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 124.99 19. Secret Cargo by Howard Pease 1965 Reprint Book! Secret Cargo by Howard Pease is dated 1965 as a reprint. Published by Doubleday and Company and is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 49.99
20. The Ship Without a Crew by Howard Pease 1934 1st Edition Book! The Ship Without a Crew by Howard Pease is dated 1934 and is a first edition. Published by Doubleday & Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 49.99 21. Little Wu and the Watermelons by Beatrice Liu 1954 1st Ed. Book! Little Wu and the Watermelons by Beatrice Liu is dated 1954 and is a first edition. Published by Follett, and is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 74.99 22. Droopsi by Virginia Kahl 1958 1st Ed. Rare Book! Droopsi by Virginia Kahl is dated 1958 and is a first edition.published by Charles Scribner's Sons, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 99.99 23. Cracker Barrel Trouble Shooter by Jim Kjelgaard 1954 1st Ed. VERY Rare Book! Cracker Barrel Trouble Shooter by Jim Kjelgaard is dated 1954 and is a first edition.published by Dodd, Mead and Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 299.99 24. Yankee Yarns by Wilhelmina Harper 1944 1st Ed. Rare Book! Yankee Yarns by Wilhelmina Harper is dated 1944 and is a first edition. Published by E.P. Dutton & Co., this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 49.99 25. Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling 1947 Re issue Rojankovsky Book! Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling is dated 1947 and is a re issue from 1902. Illustrated by F. Rojankovsky and published by Garden City Publishing Company and is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 24.99 26. On The Staked Plain by Eric Kelly 1940 1st Ed. Rare Vintage Book! On The Staked Plain by Eric Kelly is dated 1940 and is a first edition. Published by Macmillan Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 24.99 27. Swift Flies The Falcon by Esther Knox 1939 1st Ed. Rare Vintage Book! Swift Flies The Falcon A Story of the First Crusade by Esther Melbourne Knox is dated 1939 and is a first edition. Published by John Winston Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 74.99 28. The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote 1967 1st Ed. Rare Vintage Book! The Thanksgiving Visitor by Truman Capote is dated 1967 and a first edition. Published by
Random House, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings and still has pocket. 99.99 29. A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote 1956 1st Ed., Rare Vintage Book! A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote is dated 1956 and is a first edition. Publshed by Random House, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings and still has a pocket. 99.99 30. Mark Twain's Letters by Albert Paine 2 Vol. 1917 1st Ed. Rare Vintage Book! Mark Twain's Letters by Albert Paine is in 2 volumes and is dated 1917. Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, this is a former library book in fair condition with the usual markings. 49.99 31. Cyril Scott Lotus Land For the PianoForte Opus 47 No. 1 Pianoforte 1905 Sheet Music! Cyril Scott Lotus Land for the Pianoforte Opus 47 No. 1 is dated 1905 and published by G. Ricordi & Co. 14.99 32. Edward McDowell Comp. First Modern Suite, Praeludium 1917 Piano Sheet Music! Edward McDowell Compositions First Modern Suite, Praeludium for piano is dated 1917. Published by Breitkopf Publications. 9.99 33. Russian Piano Sheet Music 1915 Orientale Nicolas Amani Vintage! Russian Piano Sheet Music Orientale by Nicolas Amani is dated 1915 and is published by Oliver Ditson Company. 9.99 34. 50 Mastersongs by Twenty Composers for Low voice & Piano 1903 Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven Etc. 50 Mastersongs by Twenty Composers for Low Voice & Piano is dated 1903 and is published by Oliver Ditson. This has some water staining but seems to be all there. Mozart Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Wagner, Franz, Tchaikovsky etc. 24.99 35. Faust Lyric Drama in Five Acts by Charles Gounod Operas Early 1900's Music! Faust Lyric Drama in Five Acts by Charles Gounod Opera early 1900's is published by G. Schirmer's Collection of Operas. 24.99 36. School of Velocity 40 Etudes for Pianoforte by Carl Czerny Op. 299 Sheet Music! School of Velocity 40 Etudes for Pianoforte by Carl Czerny Op. 299 is in good condition with a few tears. 24.99
37. History of the Confederate War by Gary Eggleston 1910 1st Ed Book! History of the Confederate War Its Causes and Its Conduct by Gary Eggleston is dated 1910 and is a first edition. Published by Sturgis & Walton Company. Former library books in Ok condition but 2nd volume has the spine missing and has been repaired. 99.99 38. Blandings Castle by P.G. Wodehouse 1935 1st Ed. Book! Blandings Castle by P.G. Wodehouse is dated 1935 and is a first edition. Published by Doubleday Doran & Co. Former library book with the usual markings. Nice reading material. 174.99 39. The Dream by H.G. Wells 1924 1st Ed. Vintage Book! The Dream by H.G. Wells is dated 1924 and is a first edition. Published by Macmillan, this is in good condition. Former library book with the usual markings. Minor repairs. 199.99 40. Spring Fever by P.G. Wodehouse 1948 1st Ed. Vintage Book! Spring Fever by P.G. Wodehouse is dated 1948 and is a first edition. Published by Doubleday and Co. Former library book in good condition.some shelf wear. 199.99 41. Peace Through Strength by Morris Rosenbloom 1953 1st Ed. Vintage Book! Peace Through Strength by Morris Rosenbloom is dated 1953 and is a first edition. Published by Farrah, Strauss and Young. Former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 99.99 42. Life of Robert Fulton & a History of Steam Navigation 1892 Book! Life of Robert Fulton & a History of Steam Navigation is dated 1892 and in good condition. Published by G.P. Putnam, this is a former library book with the usual markings. 49.99 43. The Three Bronte's by May Sinclair 1912 1st Ed. Vintage Book! The Three Bronte's by May Sinclair is dated 1912 and a first edition. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. Spine has tape on it. 49.99 44. A Dictionary Of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington 1960 1st Ed. Book! A Dictionary Of English Costume by C.Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard is dated 1960 and is a first edition. Published by Philadelphia Dufour Editions, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 74.99 45. Roosevelt The Story of A Friendship 1880 1919 by Owen Wister 1930 1st Ed. Book! Roosevelt The Story Of A Friendship 1880 1919 by Owen Wister and is dated 1930 and
a first edition. Published by Macmillan Co. this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 99.99 46. From Sail To Steam by Capt. A, T. Mahan 1907 1st Ed. Vintage Book! From Sail To Steam by Capt. A. T. Mahan is dated 1907 and is a first edition. Published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 99.99 47. Forty Two Years In The White House by Irwin Hood 1934 1st Ed.Book! Forty Two Years In The White House by Irwin Hood is dated 1934 and is a first edition. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, this is a former library book in good condition with the usual markings. 49.99