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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
1005022 The Bicentennial Edition Lake County History. Published by the Lake County Historical Society in 1976. Articles from the journal from Vol.1, No.1 (1959) through Volume 17 (1976) relating to the county’s history. Index, biblio. (for some articles), photos, white cloth (light soil), 8vo., 351 pp. Previous owner’s bookplate inside front cover. $40.00
1005052 Findlay, The Story of a Community, by William D. Humphrey. Published by the Findlay Printing & Supply Company, Findlay, OH in 1961. 1st edition. Illus., photos, maps, red cloth (edges worn), 4to. 223 pp. VG condition. Findlay became a boom town in the 1880s after the discovery of oil and gas. $35.00
1005001 Toledo Social Register 1935-1936. Published by The Toledo Social Register. Toledo, OH, 1935. Index, adverts, 8vo., limp leatherette covers (several spots, light wear), 120 pp. A previous owner has ticked off a large number of names in pencil, o/w the interior is in VG condition. Lists name, wife’s maiden name, address and club memberships. Lists clubs, club officers, churches, members of the press. Separate listings are also given for members of each club. $45.00
1002046 Pride and Solidarity, A History of the Plumbers and Pipefitters of Columbus, Ohio, 1889-1989, by Richard Schneirov. Published by ILR Press, Ithaca, NY, 1993. Index, biblio., photos., maroon cloth, dj., 8vo., 189 pp. VG+ condition. Includes interviews with Francis Wolfe, Albert Kirk, Teri Warren Dominguez, Fred Scolieri, and John Waltz, all union members. $22.50
1002049 Cincinnati Scenes, Sketches by Caroline Williams. Expanded and revised edition of Cincinnati, Steeples, Street and Steps. Published by Doubleday & Company, 1968. 2nd printing. Author signed. Illus., tan cloth with brown spine, dj.(edges rubbed, small stain), 8vo., 175 pp. VG condition. Beautifully illustrated with sketches by the author. $20.00
805035 The Centennial Anniversary of the City of Hamilton, Ohio September 17-19, 1891, edited by D. W. McClung. Published by the City in 1892. Illus., photos, green cloth (rear cover has bubbles, possibly from water exposure; edges of spine worn), 8vo., 322 pp. Inside rear hinge is cracked. Inscription on inside front cover. In addition to an extensive description of the events of the anniversary celebration, there are histories of the churches, schools, and manufacturing industries. $75.00
603044 History of “Bradford Through the Years”: 1852 – The Cycle of a Century – 1952, compiled by Robert E. Perry. Privately published, no date (circa 1952). Frontis., green cloth, dj. (a few small chips, a little wavy looking), 8vo., 310 pp. VG condition. An essential research aid for anyone researching this community in Miami County, this thoroughly researched history contains extensive biographical sketches of the county’s early settlers, along with extensive genealogical information. There are many lists, and short sketches of local institutions. Copies of this history are exceedingly scarce. $175.00
611069 About Bucyrus, by Daniel G. Arnold. Published by McM Corporation, Indianapolis, IN in 1971. Blue cloth, dj.( some soiling, two tears), 8vo., VG condition, 240 pp. Name stamp inside front cover. History of this city with many references to early settlers. Bucyrus is located in Crawford County. $45.00
603028 They Built a City: 150 Years of Industrial Cincinnati, compiled and written by the Cincinnati Federal writers’ Project of the WPA. Published by the Cincinnati Post, 1938. 1st printing. Index, bibliographic note, photos, black cloth (a few spots), 8vo., 402 pp. The story of Cincinnati’s industries and of the means by which it residents earned their livelihood. $35.00
512019 Early Settlement of Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio in Western Reserve and Northern Ohio Historical Society, No. 30, March, 1876, by Leonard Case. 1974 reprint by Grace Allison and Arthur Nolan. Wraps (a little discolored), 8vo., 34 pp. Interior in VG condition. Ephraim Quimby was the first settler in 1799. $17.50
511033 History of Medina County. Published by The Medina County Historical Society in 1948. Biblio., 3 plates tipped in, blue cloth, 8vo., 419 pp. VG condition. Arranged by township. In addition to much local history and many references to early residents, the society attempted to name every county veteran of World War II. $65.00
105022 And Sin No More: Social Policy and Unwed Mothers in Cleveland 1855-1990, by Marian J. Morton J. Published by Ohio State University Press, Columbus, 1993. 1st printing. Biblio., notes, illus., photos, index, cloth, dj. (small gouge), 8vo., 183 pp. Near fine condition. Traces public and private health-care policies for single mothers and identifies the ways in which attitudes about religion, race, and cultural definitions of womanhood affected their treatment. $25.00
407045M Inside Looking Out: The Cleveland Jewish Orphan Asylum, 1868-1924, by Gary Edward Polster. Published by The Kent State University Press, Kent, OH, 1990. Index, biblio., notes, photos, black cloth, dj., small 4to., 240 pp. As-new condition. The Cleveland Jewish Orphan Asylum was for fifty years the home for some 3,500 boys and girls, most of them immigrants from Eastern Europe. Some of its story is told through the aging men and women who were once inside looking out. $22.50
401091 Early History of the South Ridge, by Rufus Clark. Published by The Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Jefferson, OH, 1981. Reprint of 1880 edition. Index, maps, softcovers, bound with tape, 4to., 55 pp. VG condition. A typescript reproduction of the original book, with a new index. $4.50
401121 Index to Microfilm of Marriage Records 1811-1900, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Published by Ashtabula County Genealogical Society, Jefferson, OH, 1990. Softcovers (soiled), 4to., 704 pp. VG condition. Arranged alphabetically by bride and groom, more than 34,000 names. Includes husbands name, wife's name, year, film number and frame pages. $40.00
312024
The Lakewood Story, by
Margaret Manor Butler. Published by Stratford House, New York, 1949. Index,
biblio., photos, maps, maroon cloth, 8vo., 271 pp. VG condition.
Traces Lakewood's history from 1805 (when it was Township 7, Range 14 of the
Western Reserve) through 1948. Author's presentation copy. $35.00
312026
Troy: The Nineteenth Century, by
Thomas Bemis Wheeler. Published by The Troy Historical Society, Troy, OH, 1970.
Indexes, biblio., photos., maps, cloth, dj. (worn), 8vo.,
321 pp. VG condition. Much genealogical information,
including lists of early settlers, early lot owners, doctors, lawyers,
hotelkeepers, retail merchants, foundrymen, blacksmiths, buggy and wagon
manufacturers, cabinetmakers, mayors, and many more. $35.00
312027
History of Franklin County: A Collection
of Reminiscences of the Early Settlement of the County; with Biographical
Sketches and a Complete History of the County to the Present Time, by
William T. Martin. Published by Linden Heights Kiwanis Club, Columbus, OH, 1969.
Reprint of 1858 edition. Illus., maroon cloth, 8vo., 449
pp. + adverts. VG condition. Arranged by township. $45.00
305026 Island Heritage: A Guided Tour to Lake Erie's Bass Islands, by Ted Ligibel and Richard Wright. Published by Ohio State University Press in Columbus, OH, 1987. Illus., photos, maps, ex-lib (with only a single stamp inside rear cover), stiff wraps, 8vo., 82 pp. Near fine condition. Published as a travel guide, the book includes bits of history of the places found on the islands, a brief history of the steamship trade, and a glossary of architectural terms and styles. $17.50
909007 Zanesville and 36 Other American Communities: A Study of Markets and of the Telephone as a Market Index, by Literary Digest. Published by Literary Digest, New York, 1927. 1st edition, Illus., index, cloth and boards (owner’s stamp on cover, spine discolored), 8vo., 188 pp. VG condition. A fascinating look at 1927 American social values, possessions, and preferences, using Zanesville as point of focus. $25.00
909392 The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, by David D. Van Tassel and John J. Grabowski [eds.]. Published by Indiana University Press, Bloomington in 1987. 4th printing. Cloth, dj., 4to., 1127 pp. As-new condition. A massive compilation, including over 2300 short articles on individuals, events and institutions. Unique. $35.00
906665 The Politics of Community; Migration and Politics in Antebellum Ohio, by Kenneth J. Winkle. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1988, 239 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., Index, biblio., notes, charts, Green cloth, dj., Fine condition. Discusses the role of migrants and immigrants in local affairs. $22.50
WPA Publications
The books listed below were published by The Historical Records Survey in Columbus, Ohio. All books are about 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches with softcovers. Most are soiled, have scuffed covers, with spine wear. All other defects are noted below.
204034 Inventory of the County Archives of Ohio, No. 73, Scioto County (Portsmouth). 204 pp., 1938. Front cover chipped. $37.50