Cape Cod Pilot by Digges Jeremiah (21 results)
- Softcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Atlanta
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
- Softcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
- Softcover
Seller: Rose's Books IOBA, Harwich Port, MA, U.S.A.Rose's Books IOBA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1985. First thus. 8vo. Trade paperback, 401 pp. A collection of stories about Cape Cod town and characters, originally published in 1937 as a WPA guide. Gently read. Very good.
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
- Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.PBShop.store US
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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, Provincetown, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Bohemian Bookworm, Flemington, NJ, U.S.A.Bohemian Bookworm
Contact seller1-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. G/F as darkened spots along front cover along spine and dj has tape along edges and corners to preserve also serves to uglify; sunned spine and small part of front flap cut, uncommon early WPA project, 1st edn, usual excellent photos and map eps, 403pps w/inde…x, two small shallow holes along fore-edge. Nice useful data and personal anecdotes which distinguishes them most of the other WPA guides.
- Hardcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, Provincetown, Mass., 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Head to Tail Books, Westport, CT, U.S.A.Head to Tail Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Guide to Cape Cod, by Jeremiah Digges, pseudonym for Josef Berger, 1903-1971. Contains local folklore and history based on extensive research and interviews conducted by the author. Published as a project of the Federal Writers' Project, Works Progress Ad…ministration (WPA) for the State of Massachusetts. Presumed first edition, first printing (no later printings noted). Black-and-white photo illustrations. Bound in full yellow cloth over boards, stamped with brown lettering, with beige pictorial endpapers. In original beige pictorial dust jacket, showing price of $2.00. 8.75 x 5.75 inches; [10], 403, [3] pages, [16] pages of plates. Binding with moderate soiling and light bumping, interior with light toning, dust jacket in pieces with significant wear and tape repair on verso. Very Good in Poor jacket. "Sponsored by Poor Richard Associates." From the American Guide Series. The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth writes, "Originally done privately while Berger was working on the Massachusetts Guide Book for the WPA, 'The Cape Cod Pilot'.was so good that the WPA convinced Berger to include it under their auspices and allowed him to earn the royalties." Title on dust jacket: Cape Cod Pilot: A Loquacious Guide.
Published by MIT Press, 1969
- Softcover
Seller: Kilrimund Books, Gateside, FIFE, United KingdomKilrimund Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Soft cover. Light wear to covers. No inscriptions. Internally very clean and crisp.
More imagesPublished by M.I.T. Press, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, England, 1969
- Hardcover
Seller: Friends of the Curtis Memorial Library, Brunswick, ME, U.S.A.Friends of the Curtis Memorial Library
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1969 MIT Press hardcover reprint of the long out-of-print 1937 edition. Sapphire blue cloth boards and spine with silver lettering. Except for the name of the former owner written on the first free endpaper, the book is immaculate. Pages are bright, tight, clean and unmarked. Binding is strong an…d sound. This colorful narrative written during the Depression is filled to the brim with history, shipwreck stories, tall tales, and local characters like the Witch of Billingsgate in Wellfleet and Josh Northrup of Orleans, the last municipal lamp lighter on the Cape. A wonderful book for anyone who has long loved the beauty and history of old Cape Cod. This was the first book published by author and political speechwriter, Josef Berger, who also wrote under the pen name Jeremiah Digges . Please see all images.
Language: English
Published by Northeastern University Press, Boston, 1985
- Softcover
- Signed
Seller: R Bryan Old Books, Sewell, NJ, U.S.A.R Bryan Old Books
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Local history. Reprint edition with new foreword by Edward Gorey, first printing thus with full number line. Covers nice with light soil, and light corner bumps. Interior clean and tight, flat signed by Gorey over his name on the title page. Signed by Author(s).
Language: English
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, Provincetown, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gerry Kleier Rare Books, Martinez, CA, U.S.A.Gerry Kleier Rare Books
Contact seller3-star sellerCondition: Used - Near fine
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. A clean copy of the First Printing in an attractive jacket with some dust darkening, mild wear. X; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.
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- Print on Demand
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book embarks on a captivating journey through the historical tapestry and scenic wonders of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Stepping away from the conventional guidebook format, it adopts a personal narrative style, inviting readers to experience the Cape through the eyes of its inhabita…nts and their captivating tales. The narrative delves into the rich maritime heritage of Cape Cod, tracing the evolution of its economy from whaling and shipbuilding to its present-day reliance on tourism. Readers will encounter intriguing stories of shipwrecks, pirates, and the lives of seafaring communities. The book also explores the unique geography and natural beauty of the Cape, from its windswept dunes and picturesque beaches to its charming villages and historic landmarks. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotes, the author paints a portrait of a region steeped in tradition and shaped by the forces of nature and human endeavor. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who have called Cape Cod home, their resilience, and their deep connection to the land and sea. By weaving together history, folklore, and personal experiences, this book provides a profound appreciation for the enduring spirit and captivating allure of Cape Cod. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesLanguage: English
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Ironwood Books, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.Ironwood Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, 2nd printing. American Guide Series, Written by Jeremiah Digges with editorial and research assistance of members of the Federal Writers' Projects of the Works Progress Administration for the State of Massachusetts. Sponsored by the Poor Richard Associates. DJ and init…ial sale price intact ($2.00); DJ chipped and torn, and some old tape repairs. Illustrated with photographs and endpaper maps. Small prior owner's label at base of title page; otherwise, unmarked pages. Protected in an archival wrapper. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Will insure at buyer's expense, if requested. Condition: Very Good in a Good+ DJ.
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press,, Provincetown:, 1937
- Hardcover
Seller: Town's End Books, ABAA, Deep River, CT, U.S.A.Town's End Books, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Second Printing of August 1937. Very good in yellow cloth covered boards with soiling to the spine and boards and with the cloth on the spine and boards lightly soiled and with a prior owner's name and date on the fly title page. Without its issued dust jacket. One of the volumes in the American Guide Series funded by… the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This is one of the few volumes produced by the WPA which allowed an author's name to appear on the title page. In this case the author's name, Jeremiah Digges, is a pseudonym used by Josef Berger who wrote the book during his spare time while working for the WPA. 403 pages including an index, text and illustrated with black and white photographs throughout and map end papers.
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, New York, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore, Westport, CT, U.S.A.Complete Traveller Antiquarian Bookstore
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Bookplate. Bookshop sticker. Apparent paint smudge to front endpaper. Light wear and browning to DJ. Boards with slight darkening; Jeremiah Digges is the pen name of Josef Berger, who, contrary to the claim on the DJ flap, wrote the book singleha…ndedly and recieved a royalty, the only time in the program this happened. Charming anecdotes about the Cape Cod area; American Guide Series; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 403 pages.
- Hardcover
Seller: G.S. MacManus Co., ABAA, Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S.A.G.S. MacManus Co., ABAA
Contact seller5-star seller(MASSACHUSETTS). DIGGES, Jeremiah. Cape Cod Pilot. Provincetown, Mass., 1937. Illus. map. 403pp. Orig. cloth; very good in d/j. Scarce in this condition. Compiled under the direction of the Federal Writers' Project.
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: J. Mercurio Books, Maps, & Prints IOBA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.J. Mercurio Books, Maps, & Prints IOBA
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Federal Writer's Project. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, small chips.
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press, Provincetown, Mass, 1937
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Evening Star Books, ABAA/ILAB, Madison, WI, U.S.A.Evening Star Books, ABAA/ILAB
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. 8vo. [8], 1-403, [3] pp. Yellow cloth with brown lettering on the front board and spine. Illustrated endpapers and pastedowns. Price of $2.00 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Illustrated with eight double-sided plates of black and white photo…graphs. Federal Writer's Project, Works Project Administration for the State of Massachusetts. Part of the American Guide Series. This volume sponsored by Poor Richard Associates. With a pamphlet advertising members of the Maine Antique Dealers' Association as of 1940 laid in. An antiques show sponsored by the association is also advertised in the pamphlet. A sharp copy. Toning to the joints and minor toning to the gutters; jacket shows a chip to the top of the spine panel and a few traces of edge wear.
Published by Modern Pilgrim Press
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Travel) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
