Spotlight: The Works of James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield
The Works of James A. Garfield: Collected Speeches and Writings
Boston: James R. Osgood, 1882–1883
First Edition · Two Volumes

[$400 · Select to Purchase]

Published in the immediate aftermath of President James A. Garfield’s assassination in 1881, this handsome two-volume first edition preserves the collected speeches, writings, and public addresses of the 20th President of the United States.

The set is beautifully bound in the publisher’s original three-quarter brown pebbled morocco, featuring elaborately gilt-decorated spines with raised bands, marbled endpapers, and marbled edges. Each volume includes a frontispiece portrait of Garfield.

This is an excellent example of a late 19th-century memorial edition, produced at a moment when the nation was mourning Garfield and reflecting on his brief but influential presidency. The volumes bear early owner ink stamps on the title pages, adding a touch of provenance and history to the copy.

Condition is very good, with only light wear to the attractive publisher’s bindings and slight fading to the spines. The set has been carefully protected with archival covers.

A significant piece of presidential history and an appealing addition to any collection of American political works, presidential biographies, or fine 19th-century bindings.

Spotlight: Indian Wars of New England

Herbert Milton Sylvester
Indian Wars of New England
Boston: W. B. Clarke Company, 1910
Three-Volume Complete Set · Library Edition

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A handsome complete three-volume set of Herbert Milton Sylvester’s Indian Wars of New England, an important regional history published in 1910.

Sylvester’s work examines the conflicts between Indigenous peoples and English settlers during the early history of New England, offering a detailed account of a formative and often turbulent period in the region’s colonial history. For collectors of New England history, Maine history, Native American history, and early American studies, the set provides a valuable window into how these events were documented and interpreted in the early twentieth century.

The three volumes are presented in the publisher’s blue cloth Library Edition bindings, with spine pastedowns. Despite the Library Edition designation, these are not ex-library copies.

The set is remarkably clean and well preserved. All three volumes have tight bindings and clean pages, with no writing, markings, or odors. Volume II has two small brown spots on the front cover. Overall, the set is in very good collectible condition.

A substantial and attractive historical set, particularly appealing to collectors of New England and early American history.

Spotlight: The Green and Red Planet

Hubertus Strughold and Green Peyton
The Green and Red Planet: A Physiological Study of the Possibility of Life on Mars
Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1953
Inscribed and Dated by Hubertus Strughold

[$200 · Select to Purchase]

A fascinating and unusual work at the intersection of space medicine, aviation, and the early scientific study of Mars.

Published in 1953, The Green and Red Planet examines the physiological possibilities of life on Mars and reflects the scientific curiosity surrounding human exploration of space during the early years of the Space Age.

This copy has a particularly interesting association: it is inscribed and dated in German in 1953 by Hubertus Strughold, who came to the United States through Operation Paperclip as a former German scientist with Nazi party affiliations, and is widely known for his pioneering work in aviation and space medicine, to a fellow flight enthusiast in San Antonio, Texas. The contemporary inscription gives this copy a personal connection to the aviation community of the period and makes it considerably more interesting than an ordinary copy of the book.

The book is in very good collectible condition, with a dust jacket showing only minor shelf wear. The jacket is price unclipped and will be protected in a Brodart archival cover.

A compelling copy for collectors of space exploration, aviation history, space medicine, Mars studies, and signed or association copies of twentieth-century scientific works.

Spotlight: Early Days in the Mogollons

H. A. Hoover
Early Days in the Mogollons
El Paso: Texas Western Press, 1958
First Edition · Limited Edition of 75 Copies · Signed by Carl Hertzog

[$175 · Select to Purchase]

 beautifully produced piece of Southwestern history, Early Days in the Mogollons offers a glimpse into the early history and character of the Mogollon region of the American Southwest.

Published by Texas Western Press in 1958, this is a stated limited edition of only 75 copies, making it an especially desirable copy for collectors of Western Americana, New Mexico and Southwestern history, and fine press books.

Adding considerably to its interest, this copy is signed in fountain pen by Carl Hertzog on the half-title page. Hertzog was one of the most influential printers and book designers of the American Southwest, and his work helped establish the distinctive visual character of Southwestern regional publishing.

The book is exceptionally clean, with no significant age toning. The original dust jacket has only mild shelf wear along the top edges and remains price unclipped. The jacket will be protected in a Brodart archival cover.

A scarce limited edition with an important Southwestern printing connection — an appealing addition to a collection of Western Americana, Southwestern history, Texas and New Mexico books, or fine press and book-design material.

Recent Acquisition: Fracatán de Tirabuzones

Salvador Tió Montes de Oca
Fracatán de Tirabuzones
Puerto Rico, 1975
Hardcover · Spanish Language

[$44.99 · Select to Purchase]

A charming vintage Spanish-language volume by Salvador Tió Montes de Oca, published in Puerto Rico in 1975.

This beautifully presented edition features bright red illustrated boards and a matching dust jacket, giving the book a particularly attractive appearance. For collectors of Puerto Rican literature and publishing, Spanish-language books, and Caribbean cultural history, it is an interesting example of twentieth-century Puerto Rican book production.

The book is in very good condition, with clean pages and a clean, bright binding. The dust jacket is also present.

Condition: Very Good
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Language: Spanish
Author: Salvador Tió Montes de Oca
Place of Publication: Puerto Rico
Publication Year: 1975

A handsome vintage Puerto Rican volume for collectors of Spanish-language literature, Puerto Rican books, and Caribbean cultural history.

Recent Acquisition: Kalita's People

Aline Rothe
Kalita's People: A History of the Alabama-Coushatta Indians of Texas
Texian Press
Hardcover with Dust Jacket

[$34.99 · Select to Purchase]

A regional history documenting the Alabama-Coushatta Indians of Texas, this volume offers an important look at the history, culture, and experiences of one of Texas's Indigenous communities.

Published by Texian Press, the book is an appealing addition to collections devoted to Texas history, Native American history, regional Americana, and the history of the people and communities of East Texas.

The book itself is in very good condition, with clean pages and no marks or writing. The original dust jacket is in acceptable condition and shows age-related wear.

Condition: Good overall
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Language: English
Publisher: Texian Press

A worthwhile regional history for collectors of Texas books and works concerning the Indigenous peoples of the state.

Recent Acquisition: Karl Koller

Der Letzte Monat 

Karl Koller
Published by Norbert Wohlgemuth Verlag, 1949
First Edition · Original German Softcover

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A fascinating original German publication from the immediate postwar period, this 1949 first edition by Karl Koller offers a contemporary German perspective of the Luftwaffe in the Second World War.

Printed in German and issued in its original softcover wraps, the book is a genuine 1949 publication rather than a later facsimile or reproduction. It is an intriguing addition for collectors interested in World War II history, German military history, and contemporary European accounts of the war.

The book is in good collectible condition. The original covers show light edge wear and minor signs of age, consistent with its nearly 80-year history.

Condition: Good
Binding: Softcover, wraps
Language: German
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Norbert Wohlgemuth Verlag, 1949

Recent Acquisition: Search & Destroy

Search & Destroy
1978
Original Punk Rock Magazine

[$249.99 · Select to Purchase]

A fascinating piece of the early American punk rock underground, Search & Destroy was one of the defining publications of the San Francisco punk scene in the late 1970s.

Published in 1978, this original issue captures the energy and visual language of the emerging punk movement at a pivotal moment in American music and popular culture. For collectors, publications such as Search & Destroy are more than music magazines—they are primary documents of the artists, scenes, and counterculture that shaped punk.

Condition: Acceptable

This copy shows storage wear consistent with age. The paper has toned throughout, with edge wear, creases, and other signs of handling and age. Its condition is reflected in the price.

An authentic piece of punk rock ephemera from the movement's formative years, offered for collectors of punk music, underground publishing, San Francisco cultural history, and twentieth-century music ephemera.