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1.(Allen, Ethan and Ira). ETHAN AND IRA ALLEN: COLLECTED WORKS. In Three Volumes. Edited and With An Introduction By J. Kevin Graffagnino. (Chalidze Publications, Benson, Vermont, 1992). Green cloth bindings, 242, 309, 355 pp. ea vol frontis illus: Ethan Allen statue, Ira Allen portrait, Vermont map. Published at $96.00. Many of the writings of the famous brothers including: Ira Allen’s The Natural and Political History of the State of Vermont, 1793. Ethan Allen’s A Narrative of Col Ethan Allen’s Captivity, 1779. Ira Allen’s Particulars of the Capture of the Ship Olive Branch, Laden With a Cargo of Arms, &c. 1798. Important collection of writings for both Vermont and American history. Revolutionary War, Republic of Vermont, early statehood period. Condition: as new. 3 vols.
$40.00 p+h $4.00
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2.Baldwin, Frederick W.BIOGRAPHY OF THE BAR OF ORLEANS COUNTY, VERMONT (Montpelier, 1886). 8vo, 303 pp portraits. Gilt edges, attractive ¾ leather and cloth binding. Gilman 21, Bassett 2511.Condition: front endpaper- flyleaf neatly removed; otherwise good.$45.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
3. (Battle of Bennington). CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE STATE OF VERMONT AND THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON, AUGUST 15 AND 16, 1877 WESTMINSTER – HUBBARDTON – WINDSOR (Rutland, Tuttle & Co., 1879). 8vo, 252 pp portraits maps. Gilman 31, Bassett 2897. Condition: paper covers worn at edges, top and bottom of spine, fair to good. $15.50 plus $3.00 P & H.
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4.Bass, H. Royce.THE HISTORY OF BRAINTREE VERMONT:INCLUDING A MEMORIAL OF FAMILIES THAT HAVE RESIDED IN TOWN (Rutland, Tuttle & Co., 1883). 8vo, 208 pp. has the foldout map. Gilman 39, Bassett 3113. Condition: fair to good. $80.00 plus $3.00 P & H. see also DuClos for a later additional updated volume.
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5.Beckley, Hosea.THE HISTORY OF VERMONT; WITH DESCRIPTIONS, PHYSICAL AND TOPOGRAPHICAL (Brattleboro, George H Salisbury, 1846). Sm 8vo, 396 pp. Gilman 28, Bassett 175. Condition: rebound in modern green cloth binding, title in gold on spine; good. $65.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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6. Benedict, G. G. VERMONT IN THE CIVIL WAR. A HISTORY OF THE PART TAKEN BY THE VERMONT SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN THE WAR FOR THE UNION, 1861-5. (Burlington, 1886, 1888). Two Volume. Original green cloth bindings, 8vo, 620, 808 pp. illustrated, index. Pp 609-620 in vol one; someone started to tear out the pages, torn from bottom up about ¾ of the way at spine- not into any text. A few pages present but loose. Condition: fair, see photos. 2 vol set. $95.00 plus P + H $4.50
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7. Bigelow, Edwin L. STOWE, VERMONT SKI CAPITAL OF THE EAST A HISTORY 1763-1963 (Stowe Historical Society, 1964). 8vo, 216 pp. illustrated. Bassett 5860. Condition: wear to dust jacket, book very good.
$30.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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8.Cabot, Mary R.ANNALS OF BRATTLEBORO 1681-1895 (Brattleboro, 1921). Two volume set. Sm 4to, 1104 pages, very well illustrated, map, index. Condition: vol 2 the inside hinges are reinforced with white cloth hinge tape; good plus. $150.00 plus $5.00 P & H.
9.Caverly, A. M.HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF PITTSFORD, VT., WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES AND FAMILY RECORDS (Rutland, Tuttle & Co., 1872). 8vo, 756 pp, has the foldout map, many portraits. Gilman 53, Bassett 5128. Condition: corners bumped, spine cracked, otherwise good. $115.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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10. Caverly, Charles S. INFANTILE PARALYSIS IN VERMONT 1894-1922 (Burlington, 1924). 8vo, 375 pp. illustrated. Medical study, epidemic. Bassett 366. Condition: good.
$17.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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11. Child, Hamilton. GAZETTEER AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF RUTLAND COUNTY, VT., FOR 1881 -82 (Syracuse, 1881). 8vo, 643 pp. illustrated, lacks the foldout map. Bassett 2544, Gilman 239. Condition: cloth splitting at spine edges, fair to good, see photos.
$110.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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12. Child, Hamilton. GAZETTEER AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF WINDHAM COUNTY, VT., 1724-1884 (Syracuse, 1884). 8vo, 624 pp. illustrated. Lacking the foldout map. Bassett 2615. Condition: original leather binding spine is covered in black cloth tape, fair. See photos.
$75.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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13. Child, Hamilton. GAZETTEER AND BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF WINDSOR COUNTY, VT., FOR 1883 -84 (Syracuse, 1884). 8vo, 666 pp. illustrated, foldout map in sleeve at rear. Bassett 2663. Condition: good, rebound in very nice sturdy new green cloth binding. See photos.
$90.00 plus $2.50 P & H
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14. (Chittenden County). ATLAS OF CHITTENDEN CO., VERMONT FROM ACTUAL SURVEYS BY AND UNDER THE DIRECTION OF F. W. BEERS. (Rutland, 1971). Reprint edition of original 1869 Beer’s atlas. Map of Vermont in color, remainder in black and white. County map, town maps, foldouts of Winooski Falls and Burlington City, 4 pp of views at rear. 32 pp plus views. Condition: very good.
$37.50 p+h $4.50
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15.Chittenden, L. E.EXERCISES ATTENDING THE UNVEILING AND PRESENTATION OF A STATUE OF GEN. ETHAN ALLEN AT BURLINGTON, VERMONT, JULY 4TH, 1873, INCLUDING AN ORATION BY HON. L. E. VHITTENDEN. (Burlington, Free Press Print, 1874). 8vo, 66 pp. very nice frontis plate of the statue on heavy card stock. Gilman 7, Bassett 685. Condition: front hinge weak and title page almost detached otherwise good. $30.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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16. Chittenden, LUCIUS E. THE CAPTURE OF TICONDEROGA, ANNUAL ADDRESS BEFORE THE VERMONT HISTORICAL SOCIETY DELIVERED AT MONTPELIER, VT., 1872 (Rutland, 1872). 8vo, 127 pp. Gilman 56. Bassett 405. Condition : ex-library, good.
$25.00 plus P & H $2.50
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17. (Corinth).HISTORY OF CORINTH, VERMONT 1764 -1964. Compiled and Edited by Town of Corinth History Committee (West Topsham, Gibby Press, 1973). 2nd ed. 8vo, 508 pp. illustrated. Bassett 3950. Condition: good. $47.50 plus $3.00 P & H.
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18. (Corinth). HISTORY OF CORINTH, VERMONT – II 1964 – 1987 GENEALOGY UPDATE. Compiled and edited by Alice and Everdene Hood. (West Topsham, Gibby Press, 1987). 8vo, 183 pp. Genealogy reference. Condition: very good. $30.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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19. Crowell, Robert L. HISTORIC NEWFANE VILLAGE THE HOUSES AND THE PEOPLE (Newfane, 1989). 8vo, 256 pp. illustrated. Condition: very good.
$35.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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20. Davenport, Walter Rice.MONTPELIER SEMINARY AND ITS STUDENTS WITH BRIEF SKETCHES OF NEWBURY SEMINARY, SPRINGFIELD WESLEYAN SEMINARY, BAKERSFIELD NORTH ACADEMY AND THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIRST CENTENNIAL (Montpelier, 1934). 8vo, 547 pp illustrated. Bassett 4798. Condition: spine a bit faded; good. $20.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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21. Davis, Gilbert A. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, TOGETHER WITH AN HISTORICAL SKETCH OF READING, WINDSOR COUNTY, VERMONT, AND ITS INHABITANTS FROM THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OF THE TOWN TO 1874 (Bellows Falls, 1874). 8vo, 169 pp. ports. Condition: ex-library title page present but detached. Condition: fair see photos.
$75.00 plus $2.50 P + H.
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22. Dawson, Adele G.JAMES FRANKLIN GILMAN NINETEENTH CENTURY PAINTER (Canaan, NH, Phoenix Publishing, 1975). 4to, 159 pp., well illustrated. Condition: good. $25.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
23. Deming, Leonard. A LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF VERMONT FROM 1777 TO 1918 BEING A REVISION AND ENLARGEMENT OF DEMING’S VERMONT OFFICERS (St Albans, 1918). Edited by John M Comstock. 8vo, 411 pp. Condition: top of spine cloth torn, inside hinges weak, otherwise good. Useful reference.
$22.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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24. (Draper, Joseph). THE VERMONT ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE. ITS ANNALS FOR FIFTY YEARS (Brattleboro, 1887). 8vo, 302 pp. illustrated. Bassett 3178. Gilman 314. Condition: very good.
$40.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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25. DuClos, Katharine F. THE HISTORY OF BRAINTREE, VERMONT VOLUME II 1883-1975 (Montpelier, 1976).8vo, 246 pp. well illustrated with supplement in rear pocket. Condition: very good. $30.00 plus $3.00 P & H. see also Bass for vol 1.
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26. East Montpelier. EAST MONTPELIER BICENTENNIAL SOUVENIR BOOKLET 1976. 8vo, 76 pp. illus. Short history pieces and ads. Condition: good.
$5.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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27. Fairbanks, Edward T. THE TOWN OF ST. JOHNSBURY VT A REVIEW OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO THE PAGEANT 1912 (St Johnsbury, 1914). 8vo, 592 pp. illustrated. Bassett 5636. Condition: good.
$45.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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28. Fish, Frank L.DECLARATION OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF VERMONT CELEBRATION AT WESTMINSTER, VT., JANUARY 15, 1927 TO COMMEMORATE THE ONE HUBDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF VERMONT (Vermont State Sesqui-centennial Commission, 1927). 8vo, 38 pp. Condition: covers lightly soiled; good. $7.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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29. Fisher, Dorothy C. MEMORIES OF MY HOME TOWN (Arlington, 1955). Sm 8vo, 112 pp. paper binding. Bassett 2732. Condition: good.
$12.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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30. Flitcroft, John E. THE NOVELIST OF VERMONT A BIOGRAPHICAL AND CRITICAL STUDY OF DANIEL PIERCE THOMPSON (Cambridge, 1929). 8vo, 329 pp. illustrated. Bassett 727. Condition: good.
$15.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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31.Gale, David C.PROCTOR, THE STORY OF A MARBLE TOWN (Brattleboro, Vermont Printing Co., 1922). 8vo, 260 pp illustrated. Bassett 5246. Condition: good. $45.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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32. Gilman, M. D.THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF VERMONT OR A LIST OF BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE STATE WITH BIOGRAPHICAL AND OTHER NOTES (Burlington, Free Press Association, 1897). 8vo, 349 pp. Condition: p 69-70 has an irregular tear out into text but photocopy of both sides is laid in, front inside hinge taped and earlier owners bookplate inside ft cvr, otherwise good. This is one of the copies that was not in the flood. Very useful reference ready to go to work. $70.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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33. Gregory, Hon John. CENTENNIAL PROCEEDINGS AND HISTORICAL INCIDENTS OF THE EARLY SETTLERS OF NORTHFIELD, VT., WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN (Montpelier, 1878). 8vo, 319 pp. ports. Condition: one signature had become loose and was taped back in, a few newspaper obituaries pasted in on blank rear endpaper flyleaf, otherwise good condition.
$50.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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34. Hall, Benjamin H. HISTORY OF EASTERN VERMONT (New York, 1858). 8vo, 799 pp. illus. Howes H-50. One of the most useful histories of early Vermont. Rebound in blue library cloth binding. Impression seal and remnants of library card sleeve on rear endpapers. Condition: good.
$275.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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35. Hall, Hiland. THE HISTORY OF VERMONT FROM ITS DISCOVERY TO ITS ADMISSION INTO THE UNION IN 1791 (Albany, 1868). 8vo, 521 pp. with the foldout map. Light inscription on front endpapers “Hon Thomas H Boride {sp ?} with regards of Samuel H Brown, Bennington, Vermont Oct 18{??}”. Howes H-68. Gilman 113. Condition: good.
$200.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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36. Hall, Hiland. WHY THE EARLY INHABITANTS OF VERMONT DISCLAIMED THE JURISDICTION OF NEW YORK, AND ESTABLISHED AN INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT. AN ADDRESS DELIVERED BEFORE THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, DECEMBER 4TH, 1860 (Bennington, 1884). 8vo, 15 pp. paper covers. Gilman 113. Bassett 899. Condition: very good.
$17.00 plus $1.50 P & H.
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38. Haskins, Harold W. A HISTORY OF BRADFORD VERMONT COVERING THE PERIOD FROM ITS BEGINNING IN 1765 TO THE MIDDLE OF 1968 (Littleton, 1968). 8vo, 455 pp. illustrated. Bassett 3108. Condition: lightly spotted on cover, outside edges of pages and first few pages, otherwise good.
$25.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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39. Hemenway, Abby M., ed. THE VERMONT HISTORICAL GAZETTEER (Burlington, 1871). Volume Two. 8vo, 1199 (1) pp., ports., original full cloth binding, clear tape over hinges at spine, inside hinge taped. Howes H-403. Condition: fair to good, see scans.
$110.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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40. Hemenway, Abby M., ed. THE VERMONT HISTORICAL GAZETTEER (Claremont, 1877). Volume Three. 8vo, 1245 pp., ports., original ¾ leather and marbled paper binding. Howes H-403. A note tabbed in front endpapers from C F Libbie & Co. “This is the rare volume missing in nearly all sets.” Orleans and Rutland Counties. Condition: good.
$450.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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41. Huden, John C. DEVELOPMENT OF STATE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION IN VERMONT (Burlington, 1944). 8vo, 277 pp. Bassett 1088. Condition: good.
$9.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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42. Jeffrey, William H, ed., SUCCESSFUL VERMONTERS: A MODERN GAZETTEER OF CALEDONIA, ESSEX, AND ORLEANS COUNTIES (East Burke, 1904). Sm 4to, 361, 274 pp. portraits, illustrated. Condition: a bit shaken from large size with edge and corner wear, but overall still good condition. $90.00 plus $5.00 P & H.
43.Jennings, Isaac.THE ONE HUNDRED YEAR OLD MEETINGHOUSE OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN BENNINGTON, VERMONT: BEING A RECORD OF THE CENTENNIAL OF THE SAME HELD IN THE MEETINGHOUSE AUGUST THE 19TH AND 20TH, 1906 PREPARED BY THE REV. ISAAC JENNINGS, DD, MINISTER OF THE CHURCH (Cambridge, Mass., 1907). Sm 8vo, 185 pages, illustrated. Bassett 2961. Condition: a few spots on ft cover, good. $25.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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44. Jillson, Clark.GREEN LEAVES FROM WHITINGHAM, VERMONT; A HISTORY OF THE TOWN (Worcester, Mass., 1894). 8vo, 244 pp, illus. Windham County town history. Bassett 6233. Condition: good to very good. $75.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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45. Joslin, J. , B Frisbie and F Ruggles. A HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF POULTNEY, VERMONT, FROM ITS SETTLEMENT TO THE YEAR 1875, WITH FAMILY AND BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES AND INCIDENTS (Poultney, Journal Printing Office, 1875). 8vo, 369 pp. Gilman 207, Bassett 5525. Condition: good. $90.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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47.Kinsley, Earle S. RECOLLECTIONS OF VERMONTERS IN STATE AND NATIONAL AFFAIRS (Rutland, 1946). 4to, 168 pp. illustrations tabbed in. Printed at Elm Tree Press, Woodstock. Bassett 1200. Condition: good. $25.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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48. Lake Champlain. THE CHAMPLAIN TERCENTENARY FINAL REPORT OF THE NEW YORK LAKE CHAMPLAIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION (Albany, 1913). Prepared by Henry Wayland Hill. 4to. Decorated blue cloth binding, 325 pp. nicely illus. Condition: good.
$27.50 plus $3.50 P & H.
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49. Lake Champlain. THE CHAMPLAIN TERCENTENARY FIRST REPORT OF THE NEW YORK LAKE CHAMPLAIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION. Second Edition. (Albany, 1913). Attractive blue cloth binding, 534 pp. well illustrated, portraits, 3 foldout maps. Condition: good see photos.
$35.00 plus $3.50 P & H.
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50. Lewis, Theodore Graham. HISTORY OF WATERBURY VERMONT 1763-1915 (Waterbury, 1915). 8vo, 286 pp. illustrated. Bassett 6098. Condition: good.
$40.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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51. Lindsay, Julian Ira. TRADITION LOOKS FORWARD THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT: A HISTORY 1791-1904 (Burlington, 1954). 8vo. 286 pp. illustrated. Condition: very good.
$7.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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52. Mansfield, David Lufkin. THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF DUMMERSTON THE FIRST TOWN SETTLED BY ANGLO SAXON DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE (Ludlow, 1884). 4to, 216 pp. illustrated. From vol V of The Vermont Historical Gazetteer. One of the separately printed town histories. Ex-library. Bassett 4069. Condition: bound in red cloth binding some fading on cloth, inside hinges cracked but not broken; overall good.
$75.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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53. Matthews, Rev Lyman. HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL, VERMONT (Middlebury, 1862). 8vo, 356 pp. portrait plates. Bassett 3959. Gilman 166. Condition: clear tape over spine, some of the tissue coverings over the portrait plates removed; fair to good.
$75.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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54.McKeen, Silas. A HISTORY OF BRADFORD, VERMONT (Montpelier, 1875). 8vo, 459 pp., portraits. Gilman 168, Bassett 3113. Condition: good.$75.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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55. Miller, Edward and Frederic P Wells. HISTORY OF RYEGATE, VERMONT, FRIM ITS SETTLEMENT BY THE SCOTCH-AMERICAN COMPANY OF FARMERS TO PRESENT TIME WITH GENEALOGICAL RECORDS (St Johnsbury, 1913, 1974 reprint). 8vo, 604 pp. frontis portrait. Map. Bassett 5548. Condition: good. $60.00 plus
$2.50 P & H.
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56. Minard, M Elizabeth. HISTORY OF WESTMINSTER. Vermont Sesquicentennial Souvenir of Westminster 1791-1941. First Edition. Red and Blue cloth binding, dust jacket, 174 pp. illustrated. Condition: good.
$25.00 p+h $2.50
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57. National Life. NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A HISTORY OF ITS FOUNDATION AND DEVELOPMENT 1850-1925 (Montpelier, 1925). 4to, 189 pp well illustrated, portraits. Chronological company history. Condition: good.
$15.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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58. Nelson, Emily M. FRONTIER CROSSROADS THE PEOPLE OF NEWPORT, VERMONT (Canaan, NH, 1978). 8vo, 246 pp. illus. Condition: very good.
$17.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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59.Newfane.1774-1874 CENTENNIAL PROCEEDINGS AND OTHER HISTORICAL FACTS AND INCIDENTS RELATING TO NEWFANE, THE COUNTY SEAT OF WINDHAM COUNTY, VERMONT (Brattleboro, D Leonard, Steam Printer, 1877). 8vo, 256 pp. illustrated, nice state seal on ft cover. Gilman 183, Bassett 4939.Condition: page of penciled notes tabbed in inside ft cover has faded opposite endpaper, good plus condition. $80.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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60. Nuquist, Andrew and Edith. VERMONT STATE GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION AN HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF THE LIVING PAST (Burlington, 1966). 8vo, 644 pp. Bassett 1521. Condition: very good.
$12.50 plus $3.50 P & H.
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61. Petersen, Max P. SALISBURY: FROM BIRTH TO BICENTENNIAL (Salisbury, 1976). 8vo, 189 pp. illustrated. Bassett 5706. Condition: good.
$20.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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62. (Revolutionary War). THE STATE OF VERMONT. ROLLS OF THE SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR 1775 TO 1783. Compiled and edited by John E Goodrich. (Rutland, 1904). Rebound in modern black cloth binding, 927 pp. Condition: one of the flood copies very nicely rebound, completely usable; book fair to good, binding, very good.
$40.00 p+h $3.50
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63. Rosenblatt, Emil & Ruth. Ed. HARD MARCHING EVERY DAY THE CIVIL WAR LETTERS OF PRIVATE WILBUR FISK 1861-1865 (University of Kansas, 1992). 8vo, 383 pp. frontis portrait, map on endpapers. Condition: very good.
$20.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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64. (Sanders, Daniel Clarke).A HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS WITH THE FIRST SETTLERS OF THE UNITED STATES, PARTICULARLY IN NEW-ENGLAND. Written in Vermont. (Montpelier, 1812). Original full leather binding, spine label., 319 pp. Howes S-84, McCorison 1420, Gilman 240 lists as exceedingly scarce. Condition: some pages trimmed close to edge but all still readable, fair to good. $950.00 p&h $3.50
65. Sargent, Hon John G. THE EARLY HISTORY OF VERMONT AN ADDRESS…CITY HALL, MONTPELIER, JANUARY 5, 1927 (Montpelier, [1927]). 8vo, 79 pp. paper covers. Bassett 1784. Condition: good.
$12.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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66. Spargo, John. ANTHONY HASWELL PRINTER - PATRIOT - BALLADER. (RUTLAND, 1925). A Biographical Study With A Selection of His Ballads and An Annotated Bibliographical List of His Imprints. ? leather and green cloth binding, 293 pp. 35 plates. Limited edition, signed but not numbered. Has been damp- green cloth water stained and loose from covers in places, first few pages water stained at bottom, remainder of text good to very good. Condition: binding, cloth poor to fair, leather good, text otherwise good.
$90.00 p+h 4.50
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67. Swift, Samuel.HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBURY, IN THE COUNTY OF ADDISON, VERMONT TO WHICH IS PREFIXED A STATISTICAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE COUNTY (Middlebury, A H Copeland, 1859). 8vo, 444 pp., illustrated. Gilman 272, Bassett 4734. Condition: inside hinges taped, spine has been covered in black library tape; ex-library, fair. $72.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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68. Tanner, Virginia. A PAGEANT AT BENNINGTON, VERMONT IN CELEBRATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON 1777-1927 (Concord, 1927). 8vo, 92 pp. illus. Acted and Sung and Danced by the Citizens of Bennington. Condition: good.
$9.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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69.Thompson, D. P.HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MONTPELIER, FROM THE TIME IT WAS FIRST CHARTERED IN 1781 TO THE YEAR 1860, TOGETHER WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF ITS MOST NOTED DECEASED CITIZENS (Montpelier, E P Walton, 1860). 8vo, 312 pp, frontis portrait of Sam’l Prentiss. Gilman 275, Bassett 4878. Condition: wear on corners and top and bottom of spine; good. $65.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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71. Tucker, William H. HISTORY OF HARTFORD, VERMONT JULY 4, 1761 - APRIL 4, 1889 (Burlington, 1889). 8vo, 488 pp. illustrated. Bassett 4350. Condition: nicely rebound in modern brown cloth binding, title on spine, minor water staining, good.
$75.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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72. Waite, Frederick Clayton. THE STORY OF A COUNTRY MEDICAL COLLEGE. A HISTORY OF THE CLINICAL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND THE VERMONT MEDICAL COLLEGE, WOODSTOCK,. VERMONT, 1827-1856 (Montpelier, 1945). 8vo, 213 pp. illustrated. Condition: very good.
$12.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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73. Wardner, Henry Steele. THE BIRTHPLACE OF VERMONT A HISTORY OF WINDSOR TO 1871 (New York, 1927). 8vo, 562 pp. illustrated. Bassett 6315. Condition: very good.
$75.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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74. (War of 1812). STATE OF VERMONT. ROSTER OF SOLDIERS IN THE WAR OF 1812-12. Prepared and published under the direction of Herbert T Johnson, The Adjutant General, 1933. (Messenger Press, St Albans, 1933). Black cloth binding, 474 pp. Condition: good.
$35.00 p+h $2.50
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75. Watts, Jennie C and Elsie Choate. PEOPLE OF PEACHMAN (Montpelier, VHS, 1965). 8vo, 458 pp. folded map in pocket at rear. Bassett 5111. Condition: very good.
$35.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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76. Wells, Frederic P. HISTORY OF NEWBURY, VERMONT, FROM THE DISCOVERY OF THE COOS COUNTRY TO PRESENT TIME. WITH GENEALOGICAL RECORDS OF MANY FAMILIES (St Johnsbury, 1902). 8vo, 779 pp. illus. ports. Foldouts. Tiny hole in ft cover thru first few pages, does not affect usability readability. Condition: fair to good see photos.
$85.00 plus $4.50 P & H.
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77. Whitney, Louisa M. GOLDIE’S INHERITANCE A STORY OF THE SIEGE OF ATLANTA (Burlington, 1903). 8vo, 263 pp. Condition: good.
$20.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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78.Wilbur, Lafayette.EARLY HISTORY OF VERMONT (Jericho, Vt., Roscoe Printing House, 1899-1903). 4 volumes. 8vo, 392, 419, 397, 463 pp. vol 3 inscribed “Presented to Hon Loveland Munson by the Author”. Codition: vols 1 and 3 inside hinges cracked: fair to good. 4 vol set.
$120.00 plus $5.00 P & H.
79. Williams, Chauncey K. (COMP).CDENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE SETTLEMENT OF RUTLAND, VT., OCTOBER 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH, 1870 INCLUDING THE ADDRESSES, HISTORICAL PAPERS, POEMS, RESPONSES AT THE DINNER TABLE, ETC. (Rutland, Tuttle & Company, 1870). 8vo, 122 pp. Gilman 238, Bassett5467. Condition: fair to good, black cloth spine tape over exterior spine, inside hinge taped. Bookplate of George A Russell MD inside ft cover. $25.00 plus $3.00 P & H.
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80. Williams, Hattie L. GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL POEM ON VERMONT (West Randolph, 1893). 12mo, 24 pp. Condition: some wear but still good. Poem. State House. Counties. Towns. Bassett 1845. $25.00 plus
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81. Windsor Imprint. A TREATISE ON SELF KNOWLEDGE; SHOWING THE NATURE AND BENEFIT OF THAT IMPORTANT SCIENCE, AND THE WAY TO ATTAIN IT. HUMAN NATURE. By John Mason. (Windsor, Vt., Simeon Ide, 1828). 24mo, 144 pp. with which are connected, Questions Adapted to the Work; for the Use of Schools With Notes. Condition: beginning to split at top of rear spine, good. See photos.
$20.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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82. Winks, Robin W. FREDERICK BILLINGS A LIFE (N. Y., 1991). 8vo, 398 pp. illustrated. The story of one of the 19th century’s great railroad builders and early American conservationists. Condition: very good.
$25.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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83. Wright, Charles B. GLEANINGS FROM FOREFATHERS’ A MEMORIAL SOUVENIR (Middlebury, 1926). 12mo, 97 pp. frontis illus. ex-library. Bookplate of the VHS at front, Merrymount Press at rear. Limited edition of 300 copies, Merrymount Press Boston. Middlebury Vt history. Bassett 4749. Condition: good. $17.50 plus $2.50 P & H.
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84. Woodward, Florence M. THE TOWN PROPRIETORS IN VERMONT: THE NEW ENGLAND TOWN PROPRIETORSHIP IN DECLINE (Columbia University Press, 1936). 8vo, 163 pp. Signed presentation copy from the author. Condition: tear on two pages otherwise very good.
$45.00 plus $2.50 P & H.
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