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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.

702022 Shrewsbury, Vermont, Our Town as it Was, by Dawn D. Hance. Published by Rutland Academy Books, in 1980. Author signed. Biblio., illus., photos, maps, folding map in rear pocket, red cloth (edges of spine a little worn), 4to., VG condition, 320 pp. Thoroughly researched and well documented, this history of a Rutland County community contains information not easily found elsewhere.  Pages 239 through 303 contain genealogies of town families.  An important and uncommon reference. $100.00

612187 A History of the Town of Poultney, Vermont, from its settlement to the year 1875, with Family and Biographical Sketches and Incidents, by J. Joslin, B. Frisbie and F. Ruggles. Published by the authors, Poultney, VT in 1875. Louis M. Dewey’s copy. Black cloth (worn), 8vo., 369 pp. Pages 251-254 (part of the David Dewey family through part of the David Dye family) have been clipped out and two small pieces of paper on the Dewey family have been laid in. The owner notes: “see page 285 Dewey Genealogy”. Perhaps he disagreed with what was published in this book. Numerous notes are written in the remainder of the Dewey family section and notes are written inside the back cover. $125.00

612171 Two Centuries of Cornwall Life, by Beulah M. Sanford. Published by the author in 1962. Illus., photos, maroon cloth (corners bumped), ex-lib. (minimal markings), 8vo., VG condition, 111 pp. Much information on early settlers. $35.00

612172 Rupert, VT. Historical and Descriptive 1761-1898, by George S. Hibbard. Published by The Tuttle Company, Rutland, VT in 1899. Maroon cloth (worn and spotted), 8vo., interior in VG condition, 211 pp. Lacks fep. Much information on early settlers and later residents. $65.00

612173 History Town of North Hero Vermont: An Account of the Discovery, Settlement, and Interesting and Remarkable Events, compiled by Allen L. Stratton. Published by the author in 1976. Author signed. Index, biblio., illus., photos, maps, spiral-bound wraps, 8vo., VG+ condition, 238 pp. The Island of North Hero is located in Lake Champlain near the Canadian border. $25.00

612148 The History of Jericho, Vermont, edited by Chauncey H. Hayden, et al. Published Bennington, VT in 1916. Photos, folding maps, rebound in black buckram, 8vo., VG condition, 665 pp.  Volume I was done in response to the 1913 Jericho Town Celebration. Volume II (not included) was published in 1963. Includes about 300 pages of family history and genealogy. $135.00

612052 Vermont State Conference Daughters of the American Revolution 1892-1930, compiled by Alice A. Hinman. Published by The Tuttle Company, Rutland, VT in 1931. Photos., navy cloth, 8vo., VG condition, 345 pp. A splendid reference, this book includes biographical sketches with extensive genealogical information for every regent of each DAR chapter on the State of Vermont through the time of publication. There is also a complete list of members and qualifying ancestor, arranged by chapter. $35.00

612049 Vermont Imprints Before 1800. An Introductory Essay on the History of Printing in Vermont with a List of Imprints 1779-1799, by Elizabeth F. Cooley. Published by The Vermont Historical Society, Montpelier, VT in 1937. Indexes, biblio., green cloth (edges a little worn), 8vo., VG condition, 133 pp. Bookshop stamp on fep. Imprints arranged chronologically. Also includes a list of Dresden Imprints 1778-1779 and a list of printers with place and date of first printing. $35.00

202018 Over Cram Hill, by Russell H. Farnsworth. Published by the author, Burlington, VT, 1967.  Author signed. Photos, map, softcover (some soiling), 8vo., 79 pp. VG condition. The story of the author’s mother, Lizzie Butterfield, and her life in the Towns of Braintree (Orange County) and Roxbury (Washington) County. She was the daughter of  Mary Woodward and Stephen Greenleaf Butterfield. $22.50

512113M The Story of the Ticonderoga: A Chronicle of Steamboating, by Ralph Nading Hill. Published by The Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT, 1957. Photos, softcover, 8vo., 107 pp. VG condition. The Ticonderoga carried passengers on Lake Champlain from 1906 to 1953.  $17.50

512065 The Vermont Asylum for the Insane. Its Annals for 50 Years, by J. Draper. Published by The Asylum, Brattleboro, VT, 1887. Illus., plans, brown cloth (corners bumped, light edge wear), 8vo., 302 pp. VG condition. A thorough year-by-year history of the Vermont hospital also known as the Brattleboro Retreat.  A very attractive copy in excellent condition and in its original brown pebbled cloth, this book contains references to many individuals associated with its founding, construction, administration and care.  It does not contain references to named patients. $85.00

511043 History of Old Christ Church, Bethel Vermont, Taken from the Parish Register, by Daniel Child. No publisher or date given. Stiff wraps, 8vo., 19 pp. VG condition. The historical sketch was written in 1853 by Daniel Child, but the publication date appears to be mid to late 20th century. $7.50

305095 Barre, Vermont 1780-1970 Historical Booklet. Published by Barre, Vermont Heritage Festival, Inc., Barre, VT, 1970. Photos, map, adverts, softcover (some soiling), 4to., not paginated (100 pp.). VG condition. Contains local history, photos, information on local churches, schools and institutions plus the usual ads that appear in commemorative books of this kind. $25.00

207007 Look Around Winooski, Vermont, edited by Lilian Baker Carlisle. Published by Chittenden County Historical Society, Burlington, VT, 1972. Heritage Series, No. 3. Illus., photos., maps, stiff wraps, 8vo., 32 pp. Photos and descriptions of homes, churches, and businesses. $7.50

207005 Look Around Burlington, Vermont, edited by Lilian Baker Carlisle. Published by Chittenden County Historical Society, Burlington, VT, 2^nd printing, 1975. Heritage Series, No. 1. Illus., photos., stiff wraps, 8vo., 28 pp. Photos and descriptions of 23 homes, churches, and landmarks. $7.50

404014M Roxana's [Brown Walbridge Watts] Children: The Biography of a Nineteenth-Century Vermont Family, by Lynn A. Bonfield and Mary C. Morrison. Published by University of Massachusetts Press, Amherst, MA, 1995. Index, biblio., notes, photos, green cloth, dj., 8vo., 267 pp. VG condition. The story of Roxanna Brown Walbridge Watts (1802-1862), a farm wife in Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont, and the 12 children she raised - nine of her own, two step-children, and a grandchild, told from letters, diaries, and photographs. $30.00

402038 Collecting Vermont Ancestors, by Alice Eichholz. Published by New Trails!, Montpelier, VT, 1987. 2nd printing. Maps, spiral-bound softcovers, 4to., 63 pp. VG condition. A useful reference for Vermont research. Includes a directory of Vermont towns with date the town was originally granted and to whom, the county, and probate district. $15.00

406024 The Old Rockingham Meeting House Erected 1787 and The First Church in Rockingham, Vermont 1773-1840, by Lyman S. Hayes and William S. Hayes. Author-published, Bellows Falls, VT, 1915. Index, biblio., illus., photos, softcover (spine damaged), 8vo., 102 pp. VG condition. Includes a list of members of The First Church and a list of those filing certificates with Rockingham town clerk of religious preference, to avoid assisting in support of the town church. $27.50

310025 A Walking History of Middlebury, by Andres, Glenn M. Published by Middlebury Bicentennial Committee, Middlebury, VT, 1975. Glossary, photos, maps, softcover, 8vo., 84 pp. Entire book is somewhat crinkled, probably water damage, not stained. A walking-tour guide with detailed histories of 155 homes and buildings. $12.50

305052 Early Houses of Norwich, Vermont [Windsor County], by White, Philip Aylwin and Dana Diane Johnson. Published by Norwich Historical Society in Norwich, VT, 1973. 2nd revised edition. Index, biblio., illus., photos, map, softcover, 8vo., 88 pp. VG condition. An important study of this Windsor County community and its architectural heritage. Includes information on early home owners, etc. $20.00

906775 Barre, Vermont An Annotated Bibliography, by Daniel Beavin, et. al. Published for the Aldrich Public Library, 1979. Photos, softcovers, 8vo., 80 pp. Contains references to everything you could possibly want to know about this Vermont marble community. $17.50

108397 The Old First Church of Bennington, Old Bennington, Vermont. No publisher or date given. Photos, solftcovers, 8vo., 11 pp. Ink notation on cover and on one page; and The First Congregational Church of Bennington, Old Bennington, Vermont. No publisher or date given (1960s?). Illus, softcovers (badly faded), 8 pp. Both items: $7.50

108411 Year Book and Church Directory, Methodist Episcopal Church St. Albans, Vermont. Issued by the Church, no date (1928). Photos, adverts, softcovers, 12mo., not paginated (56 pp.) Includes a complete membership roster, descriptions of church organizations with lists of member and officers. $12.50

108094 [Elmore, Lamoille County, Vermont Record Inventory] Inventory of the Town, Village and City Archives of Vermont. No. 8, Lamoille County. Vol. IV, Town of Elmore. The Historical Records Survey, Montpelier, Vermont, 1941. Index., biblio., map, diagram, small 4to., 62 pp. $20.00

108091 Eureka, The First Village in Springfield Vermont by Mary Ellis. Published by the Historical Committee of Miller Arts Center, Springfield, VT, 1959. Photos, map, softcovers, 8vo., 28 pp. $12.50

906776, Crane, Charles Edward, Let Me Show You Vermont, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1937, 371 pp., 4th printing, 8vo., index, photos, foldout map, Cloth, dj. (worn), VG condition. Vignettes of travel and history. $15.00

906798, Curtis, Will and Jane, Times Gone By Woodstock, Views of an Early Vermont Village with Antique Photographs from 1854 to 1934, Author published, Woodstock, 1976, 88 pp., 1st edition, 4to., photos, Cloth, VG condition. $22.50

906796M Cushing, John T. and Arthur F. Stone, Vermont in the World War 1917-1919, The Legislature, Burlington, 1928, 759 pp., 8vo., ports., frontis., Cloth, VG condition. Contains historical info. and many lists of soldiers etc. $30.00

906786, Hard, Walter R. and Janet C. Greene, Mischief in the Mountains, Vermont Life Magazine, Montpelier, 1971, 174 pp., 2nd edition, 8vo., illus., Cloth, dj., VG condition. Thirteen tales of mystery, criminality, hardship, and humor. $17.50

906804, Hurd, John L., Weathersfield Vol 1: Century One, Phoenix Publishing, Canaan, 1975, 256 pp., 8vo., index, photos, Cloth, dj., VG condition. Includes additional map. Weathersfield is in Windsor County.     $27.50

906815, Minard, M. Elizabeth, History of Westminster, Town of Westminster, Westminster, 1941, 174 pp., 1st edition, 8vo., photos, Cloth, dj. (chipped), VG condition. Westminster is in Windham County. $30.00

906800, Versteeg, Jennie G., Lake Champlain: Reflections on our Past, University of Vermont, Burlington, 1987, 299 pp., 4to., photos, maps, softcover, VG condition. Essays on Lake Champlain's history by a variety of authors.    $25.00

906802, Welter, Rush, Bennington, Vermont An Industrial History, Columbia University, New York, 1959, 65 pp., 4to., tables, charts, map, softcover, VG condition. A report of the Bennington Communications Study. Includes lists of 19th century manufacturing firms and some local history. $22.50

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