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Catalog 188
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Posted February 19, 2010

This is a representative selection of our recent acquisitions. They range from general reading material to standard reference works such as Haskell’s bibliography of Wilkes’ U.S. Exploring Expedition to original artwork from the expedition itself. Also, some interesting manuscript items, including one of the finest whaling letters I’ve ever read.

Having just returned from the LA and San Francisco book fairs, I’m on my way to the Washington Antiquarian Book Fair, Arlington VA, March 5-6; the Florida Antiquarian Book Fair, St. Petersburg, FL, March 12-14; and Ephemera 30, Greenwich, CT, March 19-21. If you’re nearby, please stop in and say hello.

For those of you with an interest in Gloucester, Rockport and Cape Ann, We hope you’ll visit our new website at

http://annex.tenpound.com/

for new and out of print books, maps and images about this area and its history, art and literature.

DESCRIPTION- All books "8vo" or "12mo" (about the size of a standard novel) unless otherwise described. "4to" designates a larger book, up to about 12 inches tall, and "folio" a still larger book. "16mo" and "32mo" are smaller sizes, down to about 3 inches tall.

CONDITION- Books are in Good to Very Good antiquarian condition, unless stated otherwise. Ink signatures and bookplates not noted unless they significantly mar the appearance of the book.

POSTAGE- $5 first book, $2 each additional book inside U.S. Other orders will be billed.

TELEPHONE OR FAX ORDERS- Are suggested and may be left any time. For a live answer try calling between 12 and 5 daily, Mon.-Sat. When leaving a message please give the item numbers you desire and your phone number. NO RESPONSE TO A MESSAGE LEFT ON OUR MACHINE MEANS PRIOR SALE. Our telephone number is (978) 283-5299. Our fax number is (978) 283-5235.

TERMS- Cash with order preferred. MC, Visa, Paypal, check or money order accepted. $25.00 MC/Visa minimum. WE DO NOT RETAIN CREDIT CARD NUMBERS. We will ship and bill prior customers and institutions. New customers and overseas orders are requested to pay with order in U.S. dollars or upon receipt of a pro forma invoice. WE NOW ACCEPT PAYPAL.

Please remember that we are interested in purchasing old and rare books of all kinds, especially those related to ships and the sea. We hope you'll call, write, or email if you have books to sell.

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