History Books
Vintage History Books
Sensational old History Books for sale including 150 Years of Worcester signed by Albert Southwick, Adolph Hitler, Anthology of American Negro Literature, Baylor at Independence by Lois Murray, Cambridge As It Was And Is Today by John Steegmann, Camera Eye on Idaho, 1904 vintage Civil Service Commission, Court Martial of the Bounty Mutineers, Delphian Text, German Defender by R. C. Duff, Going Great in the Lone Star State signed by June Rayfield Welch, Historic Virginia, Historical Atlas of the American West by Beck Haase, History of the Conquest of Peru by William Prescott, Houston Texas Study of Educational Unrest, Indianola signed by Brownson Malsch, Lynton and Lynmouth signed by John Travis, Map and Description of Texas, Mesopotania Yesterday Iraq Today signed, Peace War and You by Jerome Davis with letter from the author, Peerless Princess of the Plains, Stars Over Texas signed by Carolyn Adams, Texas Precinct Votes '70, Too Many Women signed by Paul Secord, United States through the Civil War by David Muzzey, Woodrow Wilson As I Know Him by Joseph Tumulty and many more. Most of these books are vintage, out of print, some are signed. They make magnificent gifts!
great trails of the west richard dunlop santa fe history book
Hard cover book titled GREAT TRAILS OF THE WEST by Richard Dunlop more. 1971, 320 pages. History of the great trails from the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail in Kansas and throughout the West, visiting ruins, old landmarks, and historical sites. All expertly interwoven with observations and historical background and anecdotes. This book is in VG condition. Pages clean and intact. Dust jacket is scuffed and worn at the edges. Would make a nice addition to your library. less
$8.99 $6.74
historical atlas american west beck haase history book
Hard covered book titled HISTORICAL ATLAS OF THE AMERICAN WEST by Warren Beck & Ynez Haase more. 1989, with dust jacket. ISBN: 0806121939 In this book, a historian and a geographer tells the story of the region from a comprehensive geographical perspective. Defining the American West as the 17 contiguous states from the 100th meridian westward, they provide 78 maps, each with explanatory text and a selective bibliography of further readings. They also present the history of the West from prehistoric times to the present. The physical characteristics of the region - its natural res less
$45.00 $33.75
history of pendennis william makepeace thackeray vintage book
Vintage hard covered book titled THE HISTORY OF PENDENNIS. His Fortunes and Misfortunes, more. His Friends and His Greatest Enemy by William Makepeace Thackeray. Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, and New York, New Century Library The Works of William Makepeace Thackeray Vol. II. 1865, 913 pages. This very interesting book is in Good condition. Pages clean, binding is tight. The cover of the book has separated , front cover not attached. The only thing missing is the cover page. This intriguing book would make a fantastic addition to your vintage bo less
$28.00 $21.00
history of the conquest of peru william prescott vintage book
Hard covered book titled HISTORY OF THE CONQUEST OF PERU by William H more. Prescott, 1874. Volume 1. Edited by John Foster Kirk, printed by J.B. Lippincott. 510 pages. Book is in Good condition, pages are yellowed from age. Cover is slightly scuffed. less
$75.00 $56.25
history of wwii armed forces memorial edition treverlyan miller book
Hard covered book titled HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II Armed Forces Memorial Edition, by Francis Treverlyan Miller, Litt more. D., LLD. with a Board of Historical and Military Authorities, 966 pages. This book is FULL of detailed official photographs, maps, records, documents and text. It would be a wonderful addition to any WWII collector's library. It is in VG+ condition. Pages clean and intact, binding is tight. There is yellowing of the pages from age, and a small amount of foxing on the inside cover. A previous owner's name is written on the first of three Service Record Pages. A rare hard to less
$13.00 $9.75
horizon concise history of italy vincent cronin art book
Hard covered book titled THE HORIZON CONCISE HISTORY OF ITALY by Vincent Cronin, 1972 more. 216 pages. This book provides a brief, adult, absorbing and memorable overview of all the mainstream history of Italy. The illustrations were chosen to display the character of each country's historic art, and to convey an idea of the look of the land and its people, across the years. It is in VG condition. Pages are clean and intact, and the binding is tight. A wonderful addition to any art library. less
$13.00 $9.75
indianola the mother of western texas by brownson malsch signed book
Hard covered book titled INDIANOLA The Mother of Western Texas more. SIGNED by Brownson Malsch, Shoal Creek Publishers, Austin, Texas, Jacket by Vic Blackburn, Third Edition, 1978, 300 pages. This book is the product of Brownson Malsch's lifelong research on Indianola, railroads, and Texas. It is in VG++ condition, pages are clean and intact, and the binding is tight. Would make a great addition to your Texas and railroad library. less
$119.99 $89.99
job crisis for black youth life in corporate america 2 vintage books
2 Books, one soft covered titled THE JOB CRISIS FOR BLACK YOUTH by The Twentieth Century Fund Task force on Employment Problems of Black Youth, 1971 more. Background Paper by Sar A. Venitan and Robert Taggart III. It is a soft covered book in VG condition, with the 135 pages clean and intact. The pages are yellowed from age and a previous owner's name is written on the front. Also included is a hard covered book titled BLACK LIFE IN CORPORATE AMERICA Swimming in the Mainstream by George Davis and Glegg Watson 1978. 205 pages. It has soiling, and the pages & binding are warped as it was exposed to moisture at some point. Some underlining. less
$20.00 $15.00
kansas city intimate portrait surprising city on the missouri book
Hard covered book titled KANSAS CITY An Intimate Portrait of the Surprising City on the Missouri more. Designed and Edited by the Creative Staff of Hallmark Edition, 1973, 126 pages, many full color prints, paintings, and historical photographs. Topics include: THIS PLACE, THIS KANSAS CITY The personality of the city today, how it looks and functions in the midst of dynamic growth and continuing natural beauty THE WEST IS FOUND A brief historical review of the founding of Kansas City and how it developed in the mid-nineteenth century THE MOVERS AND THE MAKERS Ho less
$15.00 $11.25
liberty the american revolution thomas fleming book
Hard covered book titled LIBERTY! THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Thomas Fleming, 1997, 394 pages more. This elegant book brings to life one of the most important and compelling stories in our country's history: the struggle for independence and the birth of the American nation. Historian and novelist Thomas Fleming's gripping narrative captures the high drama of the revolutionary years and the unyielding courage and political genius of the men and women who imagined a new set of political possibilities for mankind - laying the foundation for the identity and character of the American people in less
$8.99 $6.74
life the first decade 1936-1945 photographic history 200 photos book
Soft covered book titled LIFE The First Decade 1936 - 1945 more. 205 pages, with 200 photographs.A turbulent period in world history captured by some of the greatest photographers of the twentieth century, including: BERENICE ABBOTT ANSEL ADAMS CECIL BEATON MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE ROBERT CAPA WILL CONNELL ALFRED EISENSTAEDT ELIOT ELISOFON WALKER EVANS ANDREAS FEININGER PHILIPPE HALSMAN YOUSUF KARSH ERICH SALOMON W. EUGENE SMITH EDWARD WESTONand many others.This book is in VG condition, pages intact, an less
$8.99 $6.74
lucy beginnings of humankind donald johanson maitland edey book
Soft covered book titled LUCY The Beginnings of Humankind by Donald Johanson & Maitland Edey, Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-37036-3 more.Lucy is a tiny lady three feet tall, 60 pounds light and 3.5 million years old. The oldest, most complete skeleton of any erect walking human ancestor ever found. Donald Johanson discovered her in Ethiopia in 1974. This is his story.This book is NEW, still sealed. A must have for any library! less
$9.99 $7.49
lynton and lynmouth john travis history photographs signed book
Hard covered book titled LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH Glimpses of the Past SIGNED by John Travis, 1997 more. 190 pages. This incredible book brings the history of Lynton and Lynmouth to life. Drawing on a wide range of letters, diaries, travel books and newspaper reports, it provides a whole series of interesting insights. It cleverly matches these contemporary accounts with a splendid selection of captivating engravings and early photographs. This anthology stretches back over the past two hundred years. Autographed book is in VG+ condition. The pages clean and intact, and the binding less
$39.99 $29.99
major problems american womens history norton alexander book
Soft covered Promotional book titled MAJOR PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY, Documents and Essays Edited by Mary Beth Norton & Ruth M more. Alexander, 1996. Second Edition. Chapters include: Defining Women's History The Impact of Christianity on Native American Women Witchcraft in Seventeenth Century America The Lives of Enslaved Women Victorian Sexualit Women and Politics in the 1920's and many more. This book is in VG+ condition. 530 pages are clean and intact, and the binding is tight. It would make a nice addition to your women's history library. less
$12.00 $9.00
map and description of texas 1840 francis moore jr history book
Hard covered book titled MAP AND DESCRIPTION OF TEXAS 1840 containing Sketches of its History, Geology, Geography and Statistics: with concise statements, relative to the Soil, Climate, Productions, Facilities of Transportation, Population of the Country; and some Brief Remarks upon the Character and Customs of its Inhabitants by Francis Moore, Jr more., Introduction by James Day, Texan Press, 1965. This vintage book is in VG condition. Pages are clean and intact, and the binding is tight. The dust jacket is torn. Would make a wonderful addition to any Texas history library. less
$150.00 $112.50
mesopotamia yesterday iraq today bagdad signed book
Hard covered book titled MESOPOTAMIA YESTERDAY IRAQ TODAY 1977, Ministry of Information Iraq, Baghdad, 147+ pages, inscription by Awf Samarrai, Surgeon, Baghdad, Iraq, and business card, also a sheet with list of mistakes found in the English translation of the original Arab texts and the corrections more. This book has profuse color plates plus 36 pages in English/Arabic at rear. A beautiful history of Iraq. Book is in VG+ condition, pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. An inscription by Awf Samarrai, Surgeon, Baghdad inside the front cover. less
$99.99 $74.99