Manuscript Bibliographies & Books-on-Books
Collecting, cataloging and preserving incanabula manuscripts was at its peak in the late 1800's. This collecton of books on the subject represent some of the finest efforts to do so.
Catalogues
19th Century Poets, Artists and Literati
A collection of 30+ hand written letters from some of the most romantic and original talents from the golden age of letters. British and American poets, authors and artist comprise sharing their thoughts and courtesies with each other.
Burgess Collection: Vol 1 Vellum and Early Bindings
Items from the Edward and Julia Burgess Collection. This catalog includes pieces of incunabula, antiphony, unique bindings and historical printings.
Historical Documents and Manuscript Letters
Dated from 1650 - 1880, A fine collection of handwritten documents and manuscripts. European and Americans from Louis XVI to Dr. Hosack who attended Alexander Hamilton in death
Presidents, Almost Presidents and Generals
A few recent additions to our core collection of Presidents and political figures. Rolling out this catalog just in time for the 2019 Rose City Book & Paper Fair. Highlight is a couple of unique items from TR.
The State of Washington
Tucked into the Pacific Northwest region of the United States is our 42nd State. It is named after the first president of the U.S., George Washington. The state was carved out of the western part of the Washington Territory ceded by Great Britain in 1846. It was admitted to the Union on Nov. 11, 1889.
Adventure Travel and Big Game Hunting
The 20 years on either side of 1900 saw Adventurers from the West explore still uncharted geographies. Along with their travels came the masculine sport of Big Game Hunting.
Sig Benson Unander
Signed Presidential documents and political items from the legacy of Sig Benson Unander... A distiguished member of The Greatest Generation. Eisenhower's "...Comrade-in-Arms"