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186955186St Louis: Published for the Author at Southwestern Book and Publishing Co 1869. First edition. Illustrated. 100 iv pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Original green cloth. Soiling to boards free endpapers missing. A very good copy. First edition. Illustrated. 100 iv pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Published for the Author at Southwestern Book and Publishing Co unknown books
1863215284Washington 1863. First. unbound. very good-. 2pp. 8vo disbound two small file holes in left margin. Washington 1863. First Edition<br/><br/> A record of the charges presented against Private Reuben Stout Company "K" 60th Indiana Volunteers who is accused of killing in violation of the laws of war and desertion. On March 14 1863 Stout shot and murdered Solomon Huffman in Madison Indiana. Huffman was trying to arrest Stout who was a deserter at the time. ".The Court does therefore sentence him Stout.to forfeit all pay that may be due him and that he be shot to death with musketry." Abraham Lincoln upheld Stout's execution.<br/><br/> unknown books
194325651Richmond VA: The House of Dietz 1943. First edition one of 199 copies numbered and autographed by the author this being copy 41. Woodcut frontispiece of "The Monitor" and woodcut on p. 22 of the "The Merrimac" by J. J. Lankes. 1 vols. 8vo. Original black cloth. A few leaves roughly opened else an excellent copy. First edition one of 199 copies numbered and autographed by the author this being copy 41. Woodcut frontispiece of "The Monitor" and woodcut on p. 22 of the "The Merrimac" by J. J. Lankes. 1 vols. 8vo. With inscription "En route overseas 8/13/43 Garland Evans Hopkins Chaplain A. U. S."¶ This volume describes the battle between the C. S. S. Virginia generally called the Merrimac and the U. S. S. Monitor the 9th of March 1862. The House of Dietz unknown books
186258519New York: Anson D.F. Randolph 1862. Copyright Edition. Folding map frontispiece. 118 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original printed wrappers. Lightly chipped else Fine. Copyright Edition. Folding map frontispiece. 118 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Anson D.F. Randolph unknown books
1864272975Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. unbound. fine. with blind stamp of papermaker Southworth CO. folded in half creating four pages decorated with two American flags and the words "Liberty and Union Forever." Lyrics contain thirteen verses including those mentioning the Eighth Corps General Grover and General Sheridan. Printed in red and blue against a white backdrop. Philadelphia: J. Magee 1864. Fine<br/><br/> An exceptional example of this printing that remains fresh and without creases or tears.<br/><br/> J. Magee unknown books
1236Philadelphia: Druck von H. B. Ashmead 1863. . 8vo printed buff wrappers front pictorial small loss to front bottom outer corner; bottom outer corners of text slightly dog-eared A collection of articles on northern sedition against the Union and foreign intervention culled from leading newspapers. There is also a signed declaration by the officers of 150th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment scorning northern traitors who were trying to harm the efforts of the army. Funk is credited with the section "Rede eines braven alten Patrioten" and Rousseau with "Die Worte eines patriotischen Soldaten". Includes a quote from Oliver Cromwell and a call by a Democrat for both Republicans and Democrats to join together to defeat traitors to the Northern cause Philadelphia: Druck von H. B. Ashmead, 1863. unknown books
1862WRCAM52914New York 1862. xxii385pp. Early 20th-century buckram gilt leather spine spine labels. Cloth somewhat dust soiled spine labels slightly chipped. Paper shelf label on spine institutional blind and ink stamps on titlepage. Light tanning. Good plus. Rare report on the trial of the prisoners taken from the Confederate privateer Savannah. The schooner Savannah having been fitted as a privateer sailed from Charleston on June 2 1861 for the purpose of intercepting United States commercial ships. On the following day after capturing the brig Joseph the Savannah was herself captured by the brig-of-war Perry and her crew taken prisoner. The arduous deliberations of the trail ended in gridlock as the jury could not agree on a verdict. The appendix contains various proclamations by President Lincoln including one declaring a naval blockade of the South. hardcover books
1855218141New York: G.S. Wells Publisher 140 Nassau Street 1855. Second edition. Folding map 'seat of War" 19.5 x 22.5 inches Folding "Plan of Sebastopol" 20 x 23 inches. x 11-112 2 ads pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Illustrated wrappers. Joints started else very good. Second edition. Folding map 'seat of War" 19.5 x 22.5 inches Folding "Plan of Sebastopol" 20 x 23 inches. x 11-112 2 ads pp. 1 vols. 8vo. G.S. Wells, Publisher, 140 Nassau Street unknown books
1890LIST110Havana: R. Testar 1890. Albumen photograph on cardstock mount image measuring 7 1/4 x 4 1/2 inches on 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 inch mount. A view of an American warship in Havana harbor likely taken prior to the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Spain in early 1898. The photographers Leach and Patterson of Calle San Rafael published several views of Cuba at this time mostly of bucolic scenes around Havana and its environs. The American cruiser is similar in design to the U.S.S. Maine with slight differences - two smokestacks instead of three. An excellent example with minor wear to mount and fine image. R. Testar unknown books
175723896London: Printed for J. Morgan 1757. Octavo. 7 3/4 x 4 5/8 inches. 4 99 1pp. Half-title errata on verso 1p. publisher's advertisements at back. Blindstamp to title H1 and H2 library number stamp at the foot of the verso of the title and at foot of p. 48. 20th-century half calf over marbled paper-covered boards joints rubbed.<br/> <br/>First edition of the fifth in a series by Tory political satirist and pamphleteer John Shebbeare.<br/> <br/>Here Shebbeare attacks the ministry of the Duke of Newcastle and the unfair influence exercised by George III's Hanoverian interests on policy. There are also references to Admiral Byng and problems in North America with the French. The first five letters were published between 1755 and 1757 and together they constituted a bold attack on the government and its handling of home and international affairs. Near the end of 1757 after Pitt's dismissal Shebbeare published his Sixth Letter and finally went too far: in the following year he was tried for libel fined pilloried and imprisoned and his final Seventh letter London: 1758 was seized and suppressed.<br/> <br/>Kress 5647; Sabin 80044; ESTC 35524. Printed for J. Morgan unknown books
1760WRCAM35262London: A. Millar 1760. 456pp. Dbd. Very good. Lacks half title. Second printing of the first edition. The ascription of authorship to John Douglas is suggested by Halkett & Laing; William Pulteney has also been a candidate. An appeal to William Pitt and the Duke of Newcastle that the process of making peace with France must include France's relinquishing all of Canada Guadeloupe and Senegal. This work is important for having elicited Franklin's noteworthy THE INTEREST OF GREAT BRITAIN CONSIDERED WITH REGARD TO HER COLONIES. This second printing includes an erratum on the final page below "FINIS." HOWES L276. SABIN 20684 second ed. TPL 314 first issue. A. Millar unknown books
1850253372Boston: Samuel G. Drake 1850. hardcover. good. Infidels Natives and the English Christians and Converted Indians of New-England declaring the many Dreadful Battles fought betwixt them: As also the many Towns and Villages burnt by the merciless Heathens. 20pp. 4pp. of publisher's ads. Wide 12mo original brown cloth spine worn. Boston: Samuel G. Drake 1850.<br/><br/> Inscribed by the publisher Samuel G. Drake to Solomon Lincoln. Drake was a historian and bookseller who reprinted many scarce works. This work is a reprint of the London 1676 edition which was authored anonymously.<br/><br/> Samuel G. Drake unknown books
1850241569New York: F.J. Dow & Co. 139 Nassau St 1850. First edition. Illustrated with 15 beautiful engravings. 128 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original red cloth gilt spine spine chipped. Bookplate internally fine. First edition. Illustrated with 15 beautiful engravings. 128 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Howes M564 F.J. Dow & Co., 139 Nassau St unknown books
1886WRCAM44320San Francisco: Fraternal Publishing Company 1886. 30pp. plus illustrations. Text in double columns. Printed wrappers pictorial vignette on rear wrapper bound into contemporary gilt cloth. Front hinge cracked endpapers discolored. Very clean internally. Very good. A presentation copy inscribed on the front pastedown: "Major Gen. Oliver O. Howard U.S.A. Commanding Division of the Pacific San Francisco California / with the compliments of Edwin A. Sherman Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements Oakland Cal. / would have been sent before but absence in Mexico prevented." Howard was one of the "vice presidents" of the celebration and was instrumental in its execution and Edwin A. Sherman was the "orator of the day." Howard was an important Union General who played a key role at Gettysburg and later in the Indian wars. Fraternal Publishing Company hardcover books
1846245837Nunda NY 1846. unbound. 4 pages front and back each measuring 9.75 x 7.75 inches Nunda NY September 11 no year circa 1846. The writer of this letter refers to the events leading up to the Mexican War which was precipitated by actions of President Polk in part: "George M. Dallas played Judas; and James K. Polk is a mere tool in the hands of John C. Calhoun & Company. I do not pity the Pennsylvanians so much they were told better by such men as Webster and others. The United States reach no farther north than Mason's and Dixon's line if we might judge by the legislation of James K. Polk. He is valorous against an important foe but as obsequious as a spaniel when 'Queen Victoria' speaks. The Mexican War is a second edition of the slave hunt in Florida refers to the 1st Seminole War which was actually directed in part against runaway slaves. $100000000 will hardly suffice to defray the expense of the War of Conquest." Two-inch tear along one of the folds; several small holes throughout the text. Good condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
193031580New York: Macmillan Company 1930. First Edition. Octavo 20.5cm.; original cloth in pictorial dust jacket by "Bell"; xxix5433pp. General edge wear to jacket and cloth extremities including a few tiny chips and brief splitting at top inch of upper flap fold jacket spine a bit sunned cloth spine gilt dulled else Very Good and sound. Editor's inscription on front free endpaper: "May 12 1959 / For Margaret S. Moyer / President of the Allentown Garden Club / With warmest friendship / Vincent Godfrey Burns." Anthology of anti-war poetry chiefly composed during the Great War and organized by subject: "The Trenches" "Spring in War Time" "Women and War" "Armistice" "The Unknown Soldier" etc. Includes contributions by Conrad Aiken Witter Bynner Siegfried Sassoon Wilfred Owen Stephen Crane Rose Macaulay and many others. Macmillan Company unknown books
186480068México: Palacio Imperial de México 20 Mayo 1864. Secretaría de Guerra y Marina Letterhead form signed 2p Military award of merit signed on front by Juan de Dios Peza and on verso by Tomas Gomez Joaquin Sorrano and Rafael Laranga with three governmental seals. Platon Roa would become ambassador to Guatemala in 1888 Palacio Imperial de México unknown books
1841WRCAM51074Washington 1841. 6pp. on a single folded sheet. Minor toning. Unopened and untrimmed. Very good. Incredibly scarce report filed by the Committee on the Territories on behalf of the citizens of West Florida requesting payment for losses endured in Florida by U.S. troops. The United States entered into a treaty with Spain during the cessation of Florida which detailed mutual claims against each other and payment for losses. While some of these claims were settled the Spanish citizens of Florida claim that the U.S. have used semantics to avoid full settlement specifically for damages sustained during Jackson's expedition against Pensacola in 1814. SERVIES 2681. unknown books
1839WRCAM51068Washington 1839. 4pp. Dbd. Tiny marginal tear to spine edge. Very good. A short government report regarding land settlement in South Florida towards the end of the Second Seminole War. Contains a letter by the Surgeon General to Senator Benton speaking on the suitability of South Florida lands for agriculture. Also contains "Notes on the region south of the Withlacoochee including Talakchopto at the head of Pease Creek the Coloosahatchee region and lands near Cape Roman and Cape Sable. The Seminole war can be ended only by the armed occupation of South Florida just as the western country was won from the savages of that region" - Servies. Rare with only five copies in OCLC. SERVIES 2382. OCLC 14365342 51245504. unknown books
1839WRCAM51067Washington 1839. 6pp. Dbd. Very good. Congressional report regarding military pay for Col. A.G. Morgan of Missouri for his service in Florida during the Second Seminole War. Rare with only two copies in OCLC at the University of South Florida and the Wisconsin Historical Society. Not in Servies. OCLC 48035242. unknown books
1840WRCAM51063Washington 1840. 16pp. Dbd. Very good. A rare report on military expenditures during the Second Seminole War. "With tables for regular forces by month 1835-1840; militia and volunteers by year 1835-1840; and militia and volunteers by state of origin 1836-1839. Data on ammunition expended arms damaged and destroyed medical costs and other disbursements" - Servies. Only two copies in institutions at the University of Alberta and the Wisconsin Historical Society. SERVIES 2604. OCLC 70510142 61315213. unknown books
194548033Washington D.C.: War Department 1945. Paperback. Very good. 335pp. Creased and edgeworn rubbing to the front top right corner name stamped on the front pen markings on the rear pencil markings on the title page else very good paperback. <br/><br/> War Department paperback books
1812014631Hartford CT: Hudson and Goodwin 1812. Book. Very good- condition. Paperback. Early edition. Octavo 8vo. 24 pages of text. Measures 22cm height. Probably never bound; single long-stitch binding. Text has light to moderate foxing darkening and soiling to title and final page of text; text uncut unopened. See Howes A77. War of 1812. Hudson and Goodwin Paperback books
1815WRCAM37891Washington: Printed by William A. Davis 1815. 13pp. including five tables. Folio. Dbd. Minor soiling in margins of titlepage light foxing. Very good untrimmed. Tables detailing the recent transfer of federal funds for the Navy originally marked for timber and small vessels towards ordnance building and repair of warships and contingent expenses in the War of 1812. Shaw & Shoemaker locate four copies. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 36291. Printed by William A. Davis unknown books
1813WRCAM5980Hartford 1813. 419pp. lacking pp.65-68. Modern cloth leather label. Tanned and dampstained. A fair copy. The present copy has a list of twenty-nine subscribers from East Hartford tipped to the final text leaf. Many notable and famous shipwrecks are described including a number on American shores. However this work is most notable for its account of the famous fight between the Chesapeake and the Shannon off Boston Harbor on June 1 1813. The battle is described in detail and Capt. Lawrence's famous words of defiance "Don't give up the ship" appear here for the first time. The account of the conflict is the last entry before the subscribers list and it is likely that this was printed very shortly after the engagement. HUNTRESS 174C. HOWES R190. SABIN 69380. SHAW & SHOEMAKER 29640. hardcover books
