The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, For Half a Century Janitor of Trinity College
PROCTOR, C.H.
Published by Case, Lockwood & Brainard, Printers, Hartford [Connecticut], 1873
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First edition, hardcover issue. 12mo. 79pp. Frontispiece portrait. Publisher's purple cloth titled in gilt. Slight rubbing on spine, a trifle foxed, else a lovely fine copy. A biography of James Williams, a formerly enslaved man who served on the U.S.S. *Hornet* during the War of 1812 and was actively engaged in the Black community of Hartford, largely informed by this later role as janitor at Trinity College. An exceptional copy. Seller Inventory # 412813
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Title: The Life of James Williams, Better Known as ...
Publisher: Case, Lockwood & Brainard, Printers, Hartford [Connecticut]
Publication Date: 1873
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
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The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, for Half a Century Janitor of Trinity College
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Robert F. Crase, Tacoma, Washington, 1971
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Seller: Second Edition Books, Butte, MT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. Tight binding, with clean, unmarked pages. Red boards in great condition with bright gilt lettering along spine. Dust jacket preserved in mylar, light wear to spine ends and shelf rubbing. A sharp, clean reprint from the original 1873 publication. 79 pages with line drawings. Seller Inventory # 14606
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim : for half a century janitor of Trinity College / by C. H. Proctor. 1873 [LeatherBound]
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LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 104. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1873 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 104. Seller Inventory # LB100159647776
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim, for half a century janitor of Trinity College. 1873 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 94. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1873 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 94. Seller Inventory # LB100156091436
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The Life of James Williams Better Known As Professor Jim: For Half A Century Janitor of Trinity College
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Tacoma, WA: Robert F. Crase, 1971, Tacoma, WA, 1971
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Seller: M and N Books and Treasures, Bellevue, WA, U.S.A.
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. Small paperback sized reprint HARDBACK. Some rubbing on the DJ. Top of the DJ has edge wear and small tears near the spine and the corners. Red boards are great. Into the 5th page in, which is before the title page, and the book is bent open to that page. Inside pages are bright and clean as the day it was released. Seller Inventory # 000206
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim, for half a century janitor of Trinity College. 1873 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 86, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 86. Seller Inventory # LB1111010144556
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim : for half a century janitor of Trinity College 1873 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 96, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 96. Seller Inventory # LB1111005485241
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim, for half a century janitor of Trinity College 1873 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 100, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 100. Seller Inventory # LB1111005486720
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The life of James Williams, better known as Professor Jim : for half a century janitor of Trinity College / by C. H. Proctor. 1873 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 104, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 104. Seller Inventory # LB1111010893358
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The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, For Half a Century Janitor of Trinity College
Published by
Robert F. Crase, (Gig Harbor, Wa, 1971
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Softcover
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Facsimile edition. 12mo. 79pp., frontispiece portrait. Illustrated wrappers. Modest rubbing and a couple of creases on the wrapper, very good. Seller Inventory # 446477
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The Life of James Williams, Better Known as Professor Jim, for Half a Century Janitor of Trinity College
Published by
Case, Lockwood & Brainard, Hartford, 1873
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First Edition
Seller: Old Bookshelf, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Alexandre Benois (illustrator). First Edition. 79pp. Purple covers, engraved frontispiece with tissue-guard. Covers faded and worn at edges and spine ends, light soiling, ex-library markings, labels on front endpapers with glue residue, Some spotting mainly to prelims, pages browned but mostly clean. Williams was the son of slaves in New York State. Scarce. Seller Inventory # 000608
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