Reference Books & Books of Special Interest

Starting Lot 3000

3000. History of Computing.

Fascinating, oversize trade journal of the fledgling computer, data-processing, and electronics  field, Electronic Design magazine. Pub. N.Y., 1958. 11¼ x 11¼, about 72 pp., glossy, profusely  illus., two-color throughout. Excessively early computer-related periodical; computers at this  time were exotic, huge, and expensive, with only a handful in operation in the entire country.  Wide-ranging articles, including “What the Russians Are Writing,” patent notices, “New  Products,” much, much more. Minor edge dust stains, else mint. Very rare. $26.50, 3  diff./$74.00

3001. Webster’s Biographical Dictionary.

Older edition of this long-out-of-print standard, with some 40,000 U.S. and foreign entries  from all periods of history, ancient to Twentieth Century. Over 1,600 pp., cloth, d.j., with  multiple reference indices. An invaluable work -- we use our desk copy many times each day.  We have collected several clean, lightly used copies; may have minor ex-lib marks and d.j.  wear, else internally about fine. $24.00 

3002. Austin-Healey 1952-1968.

By McLavin & Tipping. This colorful celebration of the Big Healeys features the 100/4, 100/6  and 3000, as well as competition cars. Softbound, 8¼ x 9, 128 pp., 120 color photos. Long  O.P. New Old Stock. $12.75

3003. Modern U.S. Military Vehicles.

By Frederick Crismon. Military transport of the twentieth century’s last quarter are illustrated  and described in this huge reference. Softbound, 8¼ x 10½, 160 pp., index, 300 black-and-  white photos and detailed captions of tanks, missile carriers, airport crash trucks, self-  propelled guns, giant snow plows, battle tanks, cement mixers, dump trucks, armored  personnel carriers, and specialized heavy duty military vehicles rarely seen by outsiders. An  ideal resource for heavy machinery and military buffs, and modelers. Long O.P. New Old  Stock. $49.00

3004. Jetliners.

By Clifford Groves. Pub. 1993. “Full-color look at early and classic jetliners from the 1950s to  today.” Softbound, 8¼ x 9, 96 pp., index, 80 color photos with detailed captions. Boeing 77 to  767; Douglas DC-8, -9, and -10, through MD-11; deHavilland Comet I, BAC 11, VC-1,  Concorde, Airbus 3-34, A300, A310, Tupolev Tu-14, Sud Caravelle, and more. All depicted in  flight and on tarmacs with classic liveries from around the globe. Jetliners from England,  France, Russia, and the United States. Long O.P. New Old Stock. $29.50 

3005. Breakout at Normandy.

Subtitled, “The 2nd Armored Division in the Land of the Dead.” By Mark Bando. First-person  anecdotes and over 100 photos explain how “Hell on Wheels” penetrated enemy lines – only  to find themselves pinned between five divisions of Germans. Softbound, 8¼ x 10½, 160 pp.,  80 black-and-white and 40 color photos. Long O.P. New Old Stock. $22.50 

3006. Vintage & Historic Stock Cars.

John A. Craft. Featuring cars driven by racers including Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Fireball Roberts. Softbound, 8¼ x 9, 96  pp., 80 color photos. 1994. Long O.P. New Old Stock. $32.00 

3007. Kawasaki.

By Mick Walker. Full-color panorama of a wide range of Kawasaki’s best bikes. Exceptional photography and expert descriptions  combine to tell the story of many models from motocross to superbikes. Softbound, 8¼ x 9, 128 pp., 120 color photos. Long O.P. New  Old Stock. $34.00

3008. Generals in Blue.

Warner’s companion to Generals in Gray, this work his classic reference to some 583 Union Generals. Photograph and biography of  each officer. Including invaluable listing of the 1,367 additional Union General Officers who never held full rank. 680 pp., cloth, d.j.  Very fine. $41.50

3009. Generals in Gray.

The classic reference on 425 Confederate Generals, with photograph and biography of each. 420 pp., cloth, d.j., appendix of battles.  Many of the photographs are from private sources, heretofore little-known. One of the foundation volumes of any Civil War library.  Very fine. $32.50

3010. More Generals in Gray.

A newer reference work, by Bruce S. Allardice, and adjunct to Warner’s original Generals in Gray. Containing 137 additional  Confederate Generals unlisted in Warner’s book. 425 pp., illus., cloth. New. $32.95 

3011. Autographs of the Confederacy.

Limited Edition of handwriting examples of the men who led the South. Nearly 600 high quality photographic reproductions. Printed  on acid-free paper, bound in library-quality bookcloth, French marbled endpapers, silk ribbon placemark. Nested limitation leaf  autographed by Robert E. Lee, IV (great-grandson of R.E. Lee), William Wirt Allen, III (great-grandson of C.S.A. Gen. William Wirt  Allen), and compiler Michael Reese II. With today’s prices for Confederate autographs, this pictorial reference can pay for itself in short  order. The original - and definitive - work on the subject. Copies reside in the libraries of many descendants of the Generals of the  Confederacy whose autographs are pictured within. Not one omission. Published by us, now long O.P. Supply now very limited. Mint.  $125.00

3012. Autographs of the Confederacy.

Extra-deluxe connoisseur’s edition. All edges gilt. Bound by hand, with black silk moiré boards stamped in gold, platinum-grey silk  moiré endleaves. Printed on acid-free paper. Numbered limitation leaf, with signatures of Lee IV, Allen III, and compiler. In custom  fitted heavy Mylar dustjacket. Content identical to preceding edition. With letter signed by publisher’s book designer, describing  history of and materials used in this exceptional collectors’ keepsake binding. A stunning confection – as rare as its subject matter – for  the Civil War historian and connoisseur of fine bindings alike. Only twenty copies originally made. Supply very limited. Mint. $225.00 

3013. The Rise and Progress of the Standard Oil Company.

By Gilbert Holland Montague. 1903. 143 pp. Academic exposé. Green cloth. Front cover color rubbed, uniform toning, else very good.  $9.75

3014. The Names and Titles of Jesus.

By Leonard Sabourin, S.J. “Themes of Biblical Theology.” 334 pp. First American printing, 1967. D.j. The Jesuit scholar “examines fifty  of the names and titles applied to Jesus by the early Christian community....” Very light shelf wear, else near new and unread.  Fascinating. Scarce in this condition. $26.00. 

3015. Richmond During the War.

“Four Years of Personal Observation by a Richmond Lady.” By Sallie B. Putnam. Handsome reprint in blind-tooled genuine goat-  embossed leather of the 1867 classic, by Time-Life “Collector’s Library of the Civil War,” 1983. All edges gilt, 389 pp., silk placemark,  marbled endpapers. With original publisher’s insert and unaffixed blank bookplate. As new. $7.75 

3016. A Duo on Colonial America.

Cities in the Wilderness - Urban Life in America, by Carl Bridenbaugh. Urban life in America, 1625-1742, detailing progression from  colonial villages to city life. Capricorn Books, N.Y., 1964, 2nd ed., 500 pp., index, footnotes, soft cover. • With his companion volume,  Cities in Revolt..., covering 1743-1776. 435 pp. Both very fine. $17.50 (set)