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Featured items that David R. Spivey Rare Books plans to bring to RMBPF 2008.
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Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey
Garvey, Marcus; Jacques-Garvey, Amy (Editor)
Description: Copy has been professionally rebacked with the ORIGINAL
scuffed SPINE laid over with bumped and worn corners, bumped upper board
extremities, and lightly scuffed boards. Copy is SIGNED by Garvey's friend
and associate, Richard Hilton Tobitt, to Bishop Vernon "with the hope that
readi ng this volume may give a clearer concept of the real character and
worth of the indomitable race leader marcus Garvey." Tobitt was involved in
the writing og the UNIA Declaration of Rights in 1920, and was a close
associate, and pivotal member, of Garvey's movement. Copy comes housed in a
handsome cloth SLIP-CASE made by our Master English Book Binder. A stunning
item!. Bookseller Inventory # 56486 $500.00
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Information, Respecting The History, Condition And Prospects Of The Indian
Tribes Of The United States: Collected And Prepared Under The Direction Of
The Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Per Act Of Congress Of March 3d, 1847
Schoolcraft, Henry R.; Park, Hugh (Edited By)
Description: All Six Volumes have been skillfully bound in 3/4, five band,
decoratively stamped brown LEATHER with handsomely marbled boards, and
gilt-stamped red LEATHER title placard at the spine. Volume One has been
INSCRIBED by George Moneypenny, Commissioner Of Indian Affairs at the time
of publication. Due to the era of its publication, this set is said to be
the most complete Aboriginal record of the North American Continent, and
includes tribal histories, folklore, art, architecture, etc. All volumes are
thoroughly illustrated by numerous Eminent Artists (including Western
Artist, Engineer, and Explorer Seth Eastman). A stunning set of this rare
Western Americana Classic and the finest available on the open market in 20+
years!. Bookseller Inventory # 37164 $25,000.00
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