Alaska Princess, 1950. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 12 pages. Pamphlet, 9 x 11.75 inches, was distributed 'free to passengers' aboard the Alaska Princess cruise ship between Seattle and Skagway. B/W illustrations. Numerous ads for Alaskan businesses. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in illustrated wrappers (paperback). Cover illustration.....
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1943. First Edition. Hardcover. 154 pages with 2 page index. B/W photographs by Frederick Machetanz and others. Map on end papers. A handsome book. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in color illustrated paper over boards. No dust jacket as issued.
1975. Trade Paperback. Walter J, Hickel (1919-2010) was a businessman, real estate developer and politician. He served as Secretary of the Interior 1969-70 under Richard Nixon (fired by Nixon for opposing his war policies). He was twice governor of Alaska. Typed letterr signed, dated February 28, 1975, with Walter J......
Scottwall Associates, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition (first printing). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
U.S. Geological Survey, 1899. Print. Map with border, 8.25 x 5.25 inches, on sheet 11.25 x 7.5 inches. First edition (first printing). A very good copy. Map has been removed from larger work. Upper sheet margin has chips and there is a small chip at right edge. Paper is tanned.....
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1884. First Edition. Map. 'Sketch compiled from the latest and best surveys and results of the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey, since 1868' 23 x 34.5 inches. First edition (first printing). Good copy. Map is very fragile with tears along fold and at corners.....
Elmer Reed, n.d., ca. late 1930s. Photograph. Photographic Christmas card, tinted color. Card, oblong format 5 x 4 inches, photograph with lake scene with snow-capped mountain in background, 3.75 x 2 inches. Elmer Reed came to Alaska in 1950 and worked for the government. Photography was his hobby, photographing Alaskan.....
George Burbank Shattuck, 1916. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 23 pages. Brochure describes the planned trip (July 5-August 20) with itinerary, lectures, cost, personal equipment needed with 2 full-page photographs of the 'style of outing suit' and 'style of Raincoat' recommended. George Burbank Shattuck (1868-1934) was a geologist who was a......
U. S. Coast Survey, 1874. First Edition. Map. U.S. Coast Survey map, Explorations in Alaska, No. 23. Map size, 30 x 11.25 inches withion borders; sheet size, 32.5 x 14 inches. Place names and heights are identified. Map is dated 1874, published later, ca. 1895. First edition (first printing). Very.....
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 1881. First Edition. Map. U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey map to Accompany Report on Education in Alaska. Map is dated 1881 but published later, ca. 1895. Map size, oblong format 17.8 x 14.75 inches within border; on sheet 19x 16.75 inches. Place names identified.....
Limestone Press, 1972. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 63 pages. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Scattered foxing on page edges. Former opwner name on inside front cover.
National Park Service, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. 127 pages. Many color illustrations. 11 X 8 inches. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in illustrated wrappers (paperback).
American Anthropological Association, (1972). Trade Paperback.
Alaska Territorial Chamber of Commerce, 1938. Pamphlet. 111 pages. 3-3/4 by 8-3/4 inches. A promotional brochure jointly issued by 15 city chambers of commerce. Near fine. Second edition? There was a 1937 edition, too.
Canadian National Steamships, 1931. Pamphlet. 3-1/2 by 6 inches. 32 pages; printed in two colors. A promotional brochure for a steamship service between Vancouver, British Columbia, and various ports in Alaska. Published in April 1931. A fine copy in wrappers (paperback).
National Academy Press, May 1980. Hardcover.
E. Engstrom and A. Engstrom Publishers, 2004. Hardcover. 227 pages. Baranov was the Chief Manager of the Russian American Company from 1790 to 1818 and played an important role in the history of Alaska. Illustrated with maps and color and black-and-white photographs. 11.25 x 9 inches.
Ask Mr. Foster, 1954. Ephemera. 4 by 9 inches. 6 panel brochure, printed in two colors. Near fine.
Wild Coast Media, March 2013. Trade Paperback.
Thunder Bay Press, March 2008. Hardcover. Alaska Then & Now is your pipeline to the rich history of "The Last Frontier." Our nation's largest state is home of some of the country's best hiking, camping, fishing, and kayaking. Through a series of gold, fur, timber, fishing, and oil booms, author.....
Canadian National Steamships, 1962. Pamphlet. 8-1/2 by 11 inches. Pamphlet with cruise schedules for the summer of 1962. Printed in color with several black-and-white photo reproductions. A very good copy. Center crease, former owner's stamp on cover. Travel agent stamp on rear.
Pictorial Histories Publishing Company, August 1977. Trade Paperback. No gold rush in history could match the Klondike Rush of 1896-99 in the almost insane drive of people to conquer distance and weather conditions to reach the rich deposits of placer gold in the frozen, barren area of the Klondike River.....
Great Northern, (n.d. but late 1930s). Pamphlet. 20 pages. 8 by 9 inches. Promotional brochure encouraging travel from the midwest, through Glacier National Park, ending in Seattle or Vancouver, with a connecting cruise excursion to Alaska. Nicely illustrated with photographs. Fine in wrappers.
University of Washington Press, May 1996. Trade Paperback.
Huntington Library, January 1963. Hardcover.