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1815WRCAM17398Albany 1815. 16pp. Stitched as issued. Tanned titlepage bit dampstained else a sound copy. An informative pamphlet about the causes of the War of 1812 with a list of the Republican members of the legislature. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 33786. SABIN 53500. unknown books
1815WRCAM37905Washington: Printed by W.A. Davis 1815. 4618pp. including tables on nine folding leaves. Folio. Dbd. Some light soiling and chipping at fore-edge else near fine untrimmed. Annual report of the Secretary of the Treasury Alexander J. Dallas at the close of the War of 1812. Shaw & Shoemaker locate four copies. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 36304. Printed by W.A. Davis unknown books
1808100573<p>Pamphlet 8vo paperbound 16 pp. Partially disbound but still in tact. Normal aging and browning with some chips and folds at the extremities. Also slight fold at the center and early owner’s signature on title page. About very good. Very interesting pamphlet prepared during the Madison administration that takes a look at the challenges facing a new country. For the most part the report addresses the belligerent acts of England and France prior to the War of 1812. The report also challenges the legality of the British blockade and the taking of our ships on the high seas. Importantly it points out that France is no better than the English in this respect and that it would be hard to justify war against one without the same treatment of the other. However the authors were also very realistic about going to war with both England and France who were "two of the most powerful nations in the world". The report recommends that we not submit to French and English legal rationalizations for their actions and that we not allow their ships into our ports. Wisely it also suggests we improve our defenses. The OCLC seems to locate only a couple of copies. OCLC. </p> A. & G., Printers, books
1929182710His Majesty's Stationery Office 1929. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Red cloth boards have mild wear- title blind stamped to the front board- gilt lettering to spine. Clean has a good binding "Sold by H.M. Stationary Office is stamped on the title page. No marks or notations to the text. Corrigenda paper tipped in at the Contents page. viii 427 pp. HMSO. First Edition. His Majesty's Stationery Office hardcover books
20054052London: Headline 2005. First edition first prnt. Limited issue of 250 numbered copies signed & dated "17/2/05" by Wilcox on the title page and with his holograph inscription "Fonthill again!" Copy #223. This copy lacks the limitation slip. Unread copy in Fine condition in a Fine dustjacket with an archival cover. The limited issue was prepared three weeks in advance of the book's trade publication date of March 7 2005. The second novel in Wilcox's Simon Fonthill series. Signed & Dated by Author with Quotation. First Edition. Hardcovers. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition. Headline Hardcover books
3650ALS. 4pgs. 4 ¼†x 5 ½â€. Paris. October 11 1918. An autograph letter signed “Jim†by an American soldier in Paris near the end of World War I. He was recovering from minor wounds and a surgery at an American Red Cross hospital in Paris. The letter is on “American Red Cross†stationery. “Dear John: -- Well here I am back in Paris again but under much different circumstances. When I was here before I just happened to be going there the town was stopped over for a couple of days I joined my regiment a few days late and the day I caught up with a jab of anti-tetanus serum my wounds being slight and permitting travel I was sent along to this place which is an American Hospital for officers with American Red Cross nurses and every one here gets the best of care When I landed here they took x-ray pictures of my wounds and next came the operation they gave me ether or gas I know not which and way I went to sleep on the table about 2.45 P.M. and remembered nothing until a nurse spoke in my ear about 5.00 P.M. saying how do you feel now This letter contains nothing but truth so don’t worry. We went into the fight and let me tell you it was some hot place for a few days must say this upon war-fare with with the…and his men guard M.S. auction is not stuff I as…was very lucky and came out of it with two small wounds one on my right leg about which your pocket bottom of would come and the other on the top of my right foot this left me so that I was unable to walk so I was given first aid and sent bank in an ambulance to a hospital where the gave me I was not sick at all and I am feeling fine now they have not taken the stitches out yet however I will be walking in a few days. I trust every thing is going well with you and those at the club my mail is holding so I am somewhat…on some news. Will close with best wishes to all from Jim S.P. #179 R.d.U.S. Please excuse writing it as I am sitting up in bed. Jâ€. The letter is in fine condition. unknown books
1918WRCLIT79134Chicago: George F. Cram Company 1918. 16pp. Folio 38 x 29 cm. Pictorial self-wrapper. Minute tear at fore-edge of first two leaves some neat annotations in colored pen in margins of three maps otherwise an unusually nice copy of a very fragile item. "Corrected and Revised Edition" including maps of the world with shipping routes Europe the Western Theatre Eastern Europe Russia Germany Italy Turkey and the US showing training camps all with details relevant to the war at that point. George F. Cram Company unknown books
1915WRCLIT74561Edinburgh & London: William Blackwood & Sons 1915. Red cloth lettered in black. Faint dusting at edges some offset to endsheets from jacket flaps collector's bookplate on pastedown otherwise a very good copy in the uncommon dust jacket which exhibits some small tears and chips around the spine ends with old internal tape mends to two of the same two smaller instances at the lower edge and the publisher's 7/6 price sticker on the spine. First edition. According to a contemporary blurb in BRENTANO'S BOOK-CHAT this is "a whimsical tale in Q's happiest vein of a quaint longshoreman and his struggles to get rich and get into the European war as well." William Blackwood & Sons hardcover books
1919WRCLIT71844London: Methuen and Co. 1919. Red cloth stamped in gilt t.e.g. Pictorial vignette on title. Some tanning and light foxing to endsheets otherwise very good and bright in lightly worn dust jacket with a few small spots to spine panel. First edition trade issue of one of the key collective volumes of Kipling's war verse. Its popularity was anticipated by the publishers who ordered a printing of 100000 copies according to Richards. RICHARDS A320. STEWART 434. REILLY WWI p. 191. Methuen and Co. hardcover books
4410WORLD WAR II IN THE PHILIPPINES. ALS. 3pg. 6†x 10 ½â€. June 6 1945. Philippine Islands. An autograph letter signed “Claude†an American GI stationed in the Philippines. He wrote on “United States Army†stationery to his friend John about fighting the Japanese: “Dear John Was sure glad to hear from you again Thanks for writing. A lot has happened since I last wrote - but I won't bore you with very much of them - Have seen quite a bit of action. Mostly fighting n razor back mountains either covered with grass or off on another part of the island covered with jungle - It seemed we moved from one land to another - such a change in terrain - I mean like thick jungles vines & dampness at one place & the other so open one could see for miles and miles - even watch the japs digging in miles away with our binoculars. We’ve had casualties but one has to expect some especially when fighting an offensive war - The japs being dug in so well it was almost a superhumanjob to clear out them - Rough going - guess I'm a lucky guy to be in the 60MM Mortar and light Machine Gun platoon - although we were hit some too. Lucky though just wounded were the boys. Well my Platoon Sgt. Went home with a bad ear - got infected someway or other and it really made life miserable for him - so now I'm acting in his compacity - I don't care much for the job but guess I'll have to string along until the end is over which I hope soon. Guess old Nick here was lucky - Had a few close one's too close for comfort. just hope my luck holds on. Guess as far as the point system goes - I'll be in the Army quite awhile yet. Only can figure out 69 points - Quite a jump to dig up 16 more And I've been in this Army 38 months already - Seems like half my life - When I get home I won't know how to act like a civilian - ha - I know one thing I'll have to learn to control my Army slang or else - I'm writing this in our rest area - although we aren't resting as yet - A lot of hard work to build it up & get it in shape first - Haven’t been her long - but it's a nice area - About like Fort Lewis. Pine trees - cold at night need three blankets still my pups get cold and now that the rainy season has set in it reminds me of Fort Lewis more so as we had so much rain there. Have one camp on a golf course - Been quite some time since I played golf - last tie in the Hawaiian Is. on the isle of Moloka! - More or less pasture. I'd send you a v-mail but as far as I know yet they go straight home with out being photographed and I don't think you'd want that kind. So am using the borderless airmail variety - No two cent overprints have showed up in this area as but if they do I'll remember you - Some of my other friends were asking about them too. Mr. Weltack has been sending me a first day cover now and then and I really appreciate it - as I have no way or time to bother with them. Hope I can continue after the war as I really get a kick out of FD. 's F.Fs F.AM's & all the other better covers. I belonged to the AAMS at one time and have been thinking about joining the MACC in the future. Its been a long time since I saw a good game of baseball- Was in 1939 I guess - In Chicago at the Cub park - The Cubs were playing the Giants at the time. My dad & cousin are great Cub fans but me I like to see a good game - The best men win - I used to play a little too. You know how young guys are - getting up a team & trying to lick the neighboring town teams a log of good clean fun. Well John write when you have time. I enjoy hearing from you. Best of Wishes Sincerely Claudeâ€. The letter is in fine condition. unknown books
1860185762Washington DC: T. Ford 1860. Hardcover. VG Cover has general wear edge/corner damage Spine has cracking and fading. Bookblock has age toning. Inerior pages have age tongin and foxing. Interior binding is slightly loose all pages present. Brwon leather corners ans spine. Marbled cloth boards. Black title block on 4 raised band spine. 358 41 pages : illustrations some color maps. Made under the direction of the Secretary of War in 1853-5 according to acts of Congress of March 3 1853 May 31 1954 and August 5 1854. Includes index. T. Ford hardcover books
500991<p>5" x 8" letter to Captain J.K. Murphy Fairfax Seminary hospital Virginia May 26 1864. 1 1/4 pages with integral leaf. Very good.</p><p>In part: "Sir: I have the honor to apply for the discharge papers of Corpl. Jonathan Brindle formerly of your company - was recommended and passed the board of examination for discharge at Philadelphia and his papers were sent - but he was ordered away from there before they came back - ."</p> books
14072Collection of Civil War Era lead case shot balls and fragments. Fort Huger was an earthwork fortification located on Harden's sometimes called Hardy's Bluff along the James River in Virginia. The bluff is directly across the river from Newport News Virginia. Fort Huger along with nearby Fort Boykin were built in order to prevent Union forces from trying to move up the river towards the Confederate capital of Richmond. The fort was named after Major General Benjamin Huger. unknown books
18662222125<p>First edition. Octavo. Frontispiece portrait of Colonel Ulric Dahlgren. Two page preface. Original gilt stamped maroon cloth. No foxing. Good gilt is faded; minor wear at top of spine. 379 pages 8 pages of ads. No signatures or bookplates.</p> C. M. Dinsmoor and Company hardcover books
2011175066Surrey England: Ashgate 2011. Hardcover. VG--corners bumped & creased. creasing at spine top & bottoms. dj has shelf wear along its edges. black boards w/ silver spine printing. 257 pages 8 pages of color plates : illustrations. Ashgate hardcover books
186224736Philadelphia PA: Not Published 1862. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form completed in manuscript. Dated 16 April 1862 for the Barque Irma H. Wortinger master sailing from Trinidad de Cuba. The goods were imported by S. Morris Waln & Co who brought in hogsheads and barrels of molasses all listed in the packages and contents section of the form. The quantities are calculated for customs duties and signed by the agents in charge in manuscript. The reverse with the District and Port of Philadelphia bill of lading affirmation printed information filled-in by the agent William H. Pile and affirmed by the Dep. Collector of the port with various other signatures noting duties paid on the blank panel at the bottom of the sheet. Form with a small woodcut sailing ship at upper left corner printed and sold by John C. Clark & Son 230 Dock Street Philadelphia. Approx. 11" x 16 3/4" size; old fold lines little nicks to the paper edges edge-soiling; in very good condition. Interesting American Civil War era maritime business shipping & customs imports history. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
186425349Philadelphia PA: Not Published 1864. A double-page Entry of Merchandise form completed in manuscript. Dated 27th day of May 1864 for the Schooner Laura Pride; Ira Pride master; sailing from St. Croix; bringing in a diverse cargo of rum cordial & jellies sweetmeats & seeds arrowroot sugar calabashes tamarinds baywater; also a curious entry for "Electric battery Canes Book & Seeds" and for 'Seaweeds shells & flowers - no value". The goods were imported by John Mason & Co. and are listed in the packages and contents section of the form. The quantities are calculated for customs duties on the following sheet and signed by the agents in charge in manuscript. The reverse with the affirmation printed information not filled-in; and with receipted note of duties paid on the blank panel at the bottom of the sheet. Both sheets secured together at top left corner by a metal grommet. Documents approx. 10 3/4" x 17" size; with old fold lines little nicks to the paper edges edge-soiling; discolored at bottom quarter - no loss to text. In good condition; interesting American Civil War era maritime trade business shipping & customs imports history ephemera from St. Croix in the Caribbean. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published paperback books
500995printed completed in holograph of the Selectmen's Office Phillips September 15 1864. Signed by 3 Phillips selectmen with stamps of the U.S. Internal Revenue totaling 7 cents. Oblong 8vo 1 page. with holograph annotations on verso. Document authorizing payment of $100.00 and interest to one William B. Wheeler for enlistment "to fill the quota of this town.". Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback books
500999printed completed in holograph monthly report form of Douglas Hospital Washington March 31 1865 signed by Assistant Surgeon William F. Aims. 4to sheet folded to form 3pp. 1 1/2pp. recto and verso. Report on the physical condition and pay account of one Ed. Burckhouse of the 131st Company 2nd Battalion: ".is a Patient here and is unfit for duty with his Regiment.". Signed by Authors. F. Soft cover. paperback books
1861WRCAM16974Albany 1861. 56pp. Printed wrappers bit chipped covers detached good. Addresses by noted New York Democrats of the day including James S. Thayer Lyman Tremain Horatio Seymour and others. Positive remarks concerning southern brethren and biting invective for the Black Republicans. unknown books
1864WRCAM15152Washington D.C.: Daily Chronicle Print 1864. 16pp. printed in double-column format. Original printed wrappers. Wraps detached and bit chipped old fold. Internally quite good. Gives an account of the history of The Order of American Knights its organization officers numbers armed force rituals written principles purposes and operations and includes testimony by witnesses. This Copperhead group was accused of subverting the Northern war effort. Different in format but identical in content to the same title issued by the Government Printing Office in the same year. Daily Chronicle Print paperback books
195726295Harrisburg: The Stackpole Co 1957. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/very good. 4to. 278 pp. An extensive guide to almost everything the Confederate soldier used carried handled or treasured in his long march from Manassas to Appomattox. A near fine copy in very good clipped dustwrapper. Illustrated with numerous black and white photographs. A large and heavy book. The Stackpole Co hardcover books
8439One Dug Civil War Gilded Eagle "A" Artillery Button in Coat size. Nice smooth chocolate brown patina with Gold Gilt outlining design. It does have a punch over the Eagle's left wing but still a nice Civil War Artillery button. Dug at battle site. unknown books
8440One Dug Civil War Gilted Eagle "C" Cavalry Button with shank in Coat size. Nice smooth chocolate brown patina with no dents pushes or repairs with nice upright shank . Gold Gilt outlining design. It does have some ground action but still a nice looking Cavalry button. Dug at battle site. unknown books
188245520New York: Sharps Publishing Company 1882. First Edition. 12mo 18.5cm.; publisher's green gilt-lettered cloth; 4392pp. Boards a bit rubbed with exposure at corners slight spine lean textblock a bit finger-soiled else Very Good and sound. Novel of the Civil War in which two friends attend a Northern college together before volunteering when hosilities break out each fighting for a different side. WRIGHT III 5314. Sharps Publishing Company unknown books