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First Edition. 743 pp. Illustrated with b&w plates (color frontispiece not present, but unclear if it was issued with all copies). Folio, (12¼x9"), full brown leather stamped blind and in gilt, all edges marbled. Expertly rebacked with original spine laid down; lacking frontispiece, pages remarkably clean, with just a few pages with light soiling; very good or better. Inscribed by George W. Conover, whose biography is featured on pp. 661-62. Key text on the history of the cattle industry: "One of the 'big four' cattle books... no collector's library would be complete without it..." - Adams. Adams calls the 1895 first edition "very rare," and notes that nearly all of that edition was lost in a warehouse fire. Jenkins notes that the work was first "conceived as a mug book to be sold primarily to the people whose biographies appeared in it, the final published book contained so much of value on the cattle industry that it has become a classic in its field." This copy is a prime example of the vanity… Leer más

Folio, recently rebound in calf, consists of 7 books in one volume, folding map (linen-backed), [30], map, 38, [2], 75, 238, [2], 128-222, 100, 88, 118, [4] pp. As usual, lacking errata leaves, and first two blanks, left half of map made up in facsimile, first signature A (AN ATTESTATION, which should be bound after the title page is placed before the map) is bound incorrectly after D (per Church and Holmes). All preliminaries are present. Minor marginal annotations, dampstaining affecting upper inner quarter of the first three books, some chips and folds in corners, occasional soiling, and wax remnant on title, leaves 6L2 and 6L3 with smaller margins, apparently taken from another copy; modern bookplate tipped in on front pastedown. First ad leaf out of register and trim, the other worn and extended at the inner margin, both with slight loss of text. Handsomely rebound in full panel calf, sewn endbands, title label on spine. The first edition of Cotton Mather's (1663-1728) Magnalia Christi Americana… Leer más

Folio, cloth, printed title on top cover, and spine label, illustrated. Spine label very faded with a couple of chip[s, cover with some wear spots, especially along edges, tape hinge repairs along inside boards and endpapers, cigar rubber stamp on top margin of all plates, does not interfere with image, normal aging, contents clean, overall about very good. A great book for boxing fans has pictures of some great boxers in American history including John L. Sullivan, James J. Corbett, Peter Jackson, Paddy Ryan, Bob Fitzsimmons, and Tom Hyer. This work also includes information on their boxing records. Hartley 586.

Letter Signed, 2 pp. folio letter sheet + stampless address leaf. Two full pages of text. Folds, with a couple of small tears or holes at folds, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good.The letter is by Caroline F.R. Morgan to A.J.Walker, in Milton, North Carolina. Probably written in another hand, but apparently her own verbiage, with underlinings for emphasis and corrections. A strong legal statement by the widow Morgan of her rights as administrator of the Estate of her "late lamented husband" and his father responding to a Doctor's claim in a property sale in Milton, North Carolina. Stating equivocally that "I administered his estate" with "Double powers of attorney (if I may so express myself)" and refusing to send a copy of her husband's will, which "I consider a foolish request" and "would not do…for only the small amount of property in Milton but not for the whole of Milton."Most slave-owning women in the antebellum South were the widows of slave plantation owners who relied on… Leer más

Bound volume of 89 acts, folio (11 3/4" x 7"), period full calf, 446 pp. Various paginations actual page count is done by hand, and a manuscript index at the front lists the acts and indicates the page it is on. Binding is worn, backstrip is gone, hinges are cracked (covers almost detached) and some signatures are loose, some early ink notations and page numbering are on top of pages, it appears there are some remnants of wax seals on the margin of the last page, some soiling at endpapers, normal aging and browning, but internally pretty clean; despite the mentioned flaws, the contents are in very good shape, but the binding needs work. While this collection of Acts passed under George II and George III is not sequential, a previous owner has provided a useful index as to the contents and location of various acts. The laws cover a very broad area of issues, from the more mundane, such as, dog stealing, punishments for disorderly houses, and preventing abuses in making bricks and tiles, to more… Leer más

8vo, modern black half calf and marbled boards, spine gilt, morocco spine label, illustrated with copper engraved folding map, 8 (including frontispiece) copper engraved plates, xxiv, 520, [12] pp. Frontispiece mounted showing some damage in margins, repair to title page, folding map trimmed at upper edge with resulting loss of border rule, repairs on map verso; foxing and some staining, piece missing in bottom margin of page 176, but not affecting text. Overall the contents are good to very good in fine modern binding. This work was first published in Philadelphia in 1791, and this offering represents the first British edition. Bartram’s book is sought after for collectors of Native American works, with the 1791 edition appearing in the Streeter and Siebert collections. Bartram provides an excellent record of his travels in the territories of the Creek, Cherokee, and Choctaws as far west as the Mississippi River. Field offered high praise for the work citing the important sketches of Indian life… Leer más

12mo (6 ¾ x 3 ¾), period sheep, rebacked with modern leather, old spine label, two wood engraved frontispiece portraits, 326 pp. Housed in custom made half morocco folding box. Covers a little worn and scuffed, contents foxed with some browning and soiling; lower corner of pp. 29-30 torn off, affecting a few words, and a tear on pp. 81-82; otherwise very good. Some sources suggest there are one or two other plates in this title, but only the portraits are bound in this volume.The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was the first overland expedition by the United States to go to the Pacific coast. This was an extremely important expedition because it laid the groundwork for the Western Expansion, and gave our government a first hand account of the resources we picked up with the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, but was greatly assisted by Sacajawea, their Native American guide and translator. This work was published because of the growing… Leer más

Large folio, original half green morocco and cloth, decoratively lettered in gilt, with gilt seal of U.S. on front cover, numerous hand colored lithograph maps. Edge wear and soiling to binding, binding letters faded, mild toning and aging. The atlas contains 62 maps (31 double page), twenty-seven relate to the United States. The map of the United States is designated a military map, since this was printed during the Civil War. Extra Postage Required.

Folio, original cloth with leather spine and corners, embossed gilt title on front cover, 49 colored maps. Rubbing and fading to binding, gilt dull, removed label from front cover,wear to extremities, small stain aaffecting preliminaries, occassional margin soiling and a few margin tears; U.S. map has split at the bottom of fold, some minor toning, but contents generally bright and clean. This atlas contains 49 colored maps, twenty-six relate to the U.S. Only for maps are double page. Maps of Texas, California, and South America are particularly attractive.

8vo, full leather, morocco label on spine,, 55; [1], [2], 38, [1]; iv, 115 pp. Handsomely rebound in leather, with new endpapers. Internally a little browned but pretty clean, however one leaf is bound in backwards. George Whitefield (1714-1770) was born in Gloucester England in 1714. Although he was the son of an innkeeper, he did manage to get an education and graduated from Pembroke College at Oxford in 1736. He went on to become a very important religious leader in the 18th century, and he, not John Wesley, is believed to be the real founder of Methodism. During his career he made several trips to America, and became an important religious leader on both sides of the Atlantic. He had excellent oratory skills, and would often attract thousands at open air sermons. Benjamin Franklin in his autobiography refers to these skills, and mentions that after vowing to give Whitefield nothing because of a disagreement, ended up emptying his pockets completely after listing to Whitefield preach. His journals… Leer más

52 folded and docketed uniform manuscript resolutions, mostly 4to, typically written on one side and docketed on the back, includes a contemporary cover sheet that originally held resolutions together, two small pictures of Lincoln and Grant included, housed in modern photo album. A few with folds at the top and minor chips, normal aging and browning; overall in very good condition. These resolutions were passed by the Public Aid Committee, which was created by the Newark City Council, at the beginning of the Civil War, to advance money to soldiers' families. These resolutions would then be given to a clerk for filing. This clerk seems to have had strong anti war or Copperhead sympathies, and gradually began editorializing as he wrote out the docketing on the back of each folded document. He titled the 31 March 1862 resolution, "For aid to families... in the war to abolish slavery." On 2 September it was "the war for the ruin of the country." On 26 November, it became "the Negro War," and 2 December… Leer más

Group of three daily diaries for 1861, 1863, 1865, and two others for 1866 and 1867. Together five diaries. Various places: 1861-1867. Each 12mo morocco wallet style bindings, four black one red. Diaries for 1861 and 1863 in pencil, others combination of pencil and ink. All bindings are worn, 1863 is more so, and a couple have some tears along edges and hinges. The 1866 diary has more significant wear,m and some cracks along the edges. Group of 10 pages are loose in 1863. Condition of writing varies, but generally fairly legible. Overall the group is in very good condition.Herrick was from Syracuse, New York and served in Company D of the 110th Regiment of the New York Volunteers. However, information from the National Park Service archive suggest he served with the 12 Regiment out of New York. He appears to have served during the siege at Port Hudson, and did garrison duty at the infamous Union prison Fort Jefferson in Florida. The first diary covers his enlistment in April 1861 to the end of that… Leer más

Small quarto, original black keratol with title gilt on front cover, illustrated from photographs and drawings,with tipped in frontispiece, [1], 141, [4] pp. Some rubbing to spine and extremities, endpapers a little brittle, front endpaper loose, joints cracked, but still holding, a little soiling within; otherwise very good. Privately printed with only 100 copies published, this is probably the scarcest of the regimental histories. The Tenth Cavalry is the story of the famed "Buffalo Soldiers" regiment consisting of African-American soldiers. They were called the "Buffalo Soldiers" by the Indians because of their dark curly hair. The unit was formed in 1866, and served with much distinction in the 19th and early 20th centuries, fighting Indians in Montana, Texas, and Arizona, pursuing Pancho Villa's men in Mexico, and fending off mosquitoes in Cuba. They served with General Cook in the Indian campaigns, including the surrender of Geronimo in 1876. They also participated in the charge up San Juan Hill… Leer más

Archive contains more than 5o items, including letters, manifests (printed and manuscript), and pay vouchers, etc., in a loose-leaf binder. Some light wear and creasing, some minor chips and fold tears, normal aging and toning; overall about fine.This is a fairly large archive of the career of Captain Paul Ambrose Oliver (c1796-c1848), and his ships the "Louisiana", the "Tiber', and the "Trenton". The archive includes manifests for the shipment of sugar, cigars and coffee from Havana to New Orleans, St. Petersburg, Hamburg and London. One key item is a partially printed Bill of Sale for the Ship "Tiber", dated January 13, 1834 for $21,500. There is also an estimate for repairs to the "Tiber' dated November 6, 1836. The earliest document is dated September 14, 1829, and while most of the other documents are between the late 1820s to the 1840s, the archive includes some items that are later. There is a letter to his son Brigadier-General, and Medal of Honor recipient, Paul A. Oliver dated March 29,… Leer más

Pamphlet 8vo, original wrappers, 27 pp. Backstrip partially lacking, and three small holes along left margin, not affecting text, chip on top margin, holes appear to be for loose-leaf storage, Moderate aging & toning, a few chips on top and corners of wrappers, small piece missing on top, crease in middle of pamphlet but not too obtrusive. Very good overall. This is a first edition of a rare and important work on Civil Rights, which is printed by Benjamin Bacon, one of the compilers of the first statistical study on African Americans in Philadelphia. The pamphlet actually contains some statistics on the numbers of African Americans in various cities in America at that time. While the main thrust of this work is on the refusal of the street car companies to allow African Americans to ride them, it also addresses some broader issues with respect to Civil Rights. He talks about equal rights in education and treatment of black Civil War veterans too. Interestingly, the author sometimes attributes the… Leer más

Architectural diagram plans for the construction of the Empire State Building. 8 items, all pencil on paper or tracing vellum, various sizes ranging from 8x13 inches to 36x48 inches. Included are 5 plot plans showing the building's outline and the surrounding streets and properties, 5 section plans of existing vaults and the machine room, 2 sub-basement plans, and the details of the pit for the refrigeration unit. Condition varies, but is generally very good; most of the plans have minor folds or tears in the margins. The freight elevator plan has some tape repairs on the reverse, but is not obtrusive. A plan showing a map of 34th and 33rd Streets has the most damage, with tears in the margin, some pieces missing, and some significant wrinkling; probably the least important plan in this collection. Eight of the plans will be shipped rolled. The 102 story landmark Empire State Building was completed in 1931 on the former site of the original Waldof-Astoria Hotel. The cost of construction was about $41… Leer más

Approx.20 items. A few are on printed letterhead, most wholly manuscript. A few signed by Carrington, most from Carrington are likely secretarial, one item is on blue paper, one item is a mostly printed document. Some staining and other wear, a few tears at folds, generally good to very good. Revealing glimpse into the Civil War service of Henry B. Carrington, to gain later fame in the post-war "Indian Fighting Army."
Henry B. Carrington 1824-1912) was an army officer and author, was born in Wallingford, Connecticut. According to American National Biography Online (ANB), while Carrington had a strong interest in the military, poor health prevented him from entering West Point. Instead, he entered Yale College in 1840, and graduated in 1845. Carrington moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1848 and took up the practice of law. He enjoyed success in his legal career and also played an important role in founding the Republican party in Ohio. Friendship with prominent Republicans, notably Governors, brought him a… Leer más

8vo, later half calf and early boards, gilt title on spine, 304 pp. Some wear, soiling and staining to binding, edgewear, bookseller's label on front pastedown, normal toning and aging, top hinge a little week, but a tight copy; very good overall. Henry Marie Brackenridge (1786-1871) was an author, traveler, lawyer and judge that was born in Pittsburg. He was sent to get and education in Louisiana, and returned there in 1811 as district attorney for the territory of Orleans. The first part of the book is a descriptive commentary of the territories included in the Louisiana Purchase. However, according to the Streeter Catalogue the real value is in "The Journal;" which gives his account while accompanying fur trader Manuel Lisa on an expedition in 1811 up the Missouri River. Streeter indicates that in 1816 "The Journal" was reprinted separately and expanded and enlarged by the author. Virginia college website. Streeter III. 1776. Howes B668. Sabin 7177.

Pamphlet, 8vo, modern full calf in the style of an 18th century “Cambridge” binding, 32 pp.Very slight aging; in excellent condition. This is a rare first edition of a work that presents a complaint by British planters in the West Indies concerning the Assiento, or “agreement’, with Spain that gave Britain a virtual monopoly on the African slave trade. This agreement came out of the Treaty of Utrecht, which ended the War of the Spanish Succession. This pamphlet indicates that the planters feared , as a result of this agreement, British slavers might be required to provide African slaves to the Spanish colonies, which could result in insufficient numbers available for the West India plantations. The Assiento with Spain would mark the beginning of the Atlantic slave trade as a very powerful economic growth engine. Unfortunately this would translate into millions of Africans being taken from their homes.

Large folio, original cloth, with leather spine and corners, gilt title on top cover, 61 color plate maps. Hinges are a little weak, spine rubbed and worn, extremities also worn, title marking on cover faded, corners a little bumped, lacks list of maps, but all maps are present, map of Vermont and other New England states loose, tear at bottom of MA & CT map, staining affects right and bottom margins of some maps, generally not a significant impact on image. This atlas contains 61 color plate maps, many are double page, and 27 relate to the United States. The map of the U.S. is double page, and this is the first year the U.S. map is not designated as a military map. Includes large map of NYC. Extra postage required. Phillips 4346.