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1757303318Lisboa: Domingos Rodrigues 1757. First edition. Woodcut vignette to title-page. 7 blank pp. Small 4to. A very good copy some very faint dampstaining. First edition. Woodcut vignette to title-page. 7 blank pp. Small 4to. THE BATTLE OF LAKE GEORGE. A Portuguese translation of General William Johnson's "Letter to the Governours of the Several Colonies who raised Troops on the Present Expedition" signed in the text "Wilhelmo Gonson." <br/><br/>Not long after the commencement of the Seven Years' War Johnson was appointed British agent to the Iroquois. On 28 August 1755 he renamed Lac Saint Sacrement Lake George in honor of the British monarch and proceeded north as part of a four-pronged attack on the French specifically to capture the French-held Fort St. Frédéric at Crown Point. <br/><br/>"It was not the greatest battle of the French and Indian War but it came when a victory was needed and the results were momentous. It retrieved both the glory and morale so badly depleted when Braddock fell at the forks of the Ohio the previous July. It blunted a French drive which menaced Albany and the northern frontier set up a new English outpost in that area and the capture of a distinguished French general Dieskau was triumph for the victors and humiliation for the enemy" Hamilton.<br/><br/>The publication of this letter was of course a remarkable source of propaganda for the English and boosted Johnson's career signficantly. The letter was reprinted in London an engraved plan of the battle was produced as well as portrait. This Lisbon printing is however very rare and little known. It's not in COPAC there wasn't a copy in the Streeter Sale. In fact the last copy on the market we can find was in 1928. Not in Church; Sabin 38661; Maggs "Biblioteca Americana" IV 2998; Milton W. Hamilton "Battle Report: Genreal William Johnson's Letter to the Governors Lake George September 9-10 1755" in Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society April 1964 pp 19-36 [Domingos Rodrigues] unknown books
1943M5534New York:: Philosophical Library 1943. 1943. FIRST EDITION. 235 x 160 mm. 8vo. 684 pp. Illus. tables. Gilt-stamped green cloth; rubbed some staining to the covers and rear end-papers. Very good. Philosophical Library, (1943). hardcover books
1857TB30780New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers 1857. First Edition. Very good in its original vertically ribbed dark brown cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and elaborate blind embossing on the front and rear boards. A 12mo of 7 3/8 by 4 1/2 inches with the cloth worn through at the head and heel of the spine soiling to the upper quarter of the front and rear boards with occasional foxing throughout. Without a dust jacket. 457 pages of text followed by an appendix of 21 pages. The page following the title page states that these regulations have been approved by the President of the United States and is published over the name of "Jefferson Davis Secretary of War". The verso of that page contains errata. At least half of the content contains examples of the forms the Army is to use. Harper & Brothers, Publishers hardcover books
18481449530th Cong. 1st Sess.: HED62. 1848. 86pp Disbound Very Good. HED62. unknown books
184846278Washington 1848. Paperback. Fair. tables 86p. No separate wrapper. Original stitching gone. 25cm. Some page-edges ragged. First leaf detached and rather ragged. Some browning and light foxing on other leaves. 30th Congress 1st Session. House. Ex. Doc. No. 62. "Letter from the Secretary of War transmitting a report from the Adjutant General . in relation to the number of United States troops . engaged in the war with Mexico the number . killed died from wounds &c." Mostly tables. <br/><br/> paperback books
19681020888vo original green cloth gilt title on spine 371 pp. Hinges weak some aging to contents; otherwise about very good. This register provides a fairly complete listing of officers regiment by regiment including the Fighting 69th that fought in the Civil War. It also provides details on the fates of the individuals listed. Charles Van Benthuysen & Sons, books
1964152012Rome: Film Duemila 1964. Vintage borderless reference photograph of Monica Vitti and Richard Harris from the 1964 film. "Deserto Ross" stamp on verso. <br/><br/>Antonioni's first color film and the last in a quartet of films made between 1959 and 1964 about women in modern culture preceded by "L'avventura" "La Notte" and L'Eclisse" and the lie of happiness and better living. This entry very much an antecedent to Todd Haynes' "Safe" 1995 focuses on Vitti a woman trying to survive in the modern world of cultural neurosis and existential doubt. Carlo Di Palma's cinematography remains legendary today for its stunningly colored industrial landscapes beautifully and yet indirectly evoking Vitti's unease alienation and vivid perceptions. <br/><br/>Shot on location in Ravenna Sardinia and Rome Italy. <br/><br/>9.5 x 12 inches. Near Fine. <br/><br/>BFI 1134. Criterion Collection 522. Godard Histoires du cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Film Duemila unknown books
1917WRCLIT75947London: John Murray 1917. Small octavo. Boards printed labels. Benefit slip tipped in facing title. Very good without the printed dust jacket. Sixth impression July 1917 - first printed in June 1916. Tipped in after the title is the publisher's 'With the Author's Compliments' leaf. With the ownership inscription. dated 8 Feb. 1919 of Sir Lees Knowles 1st Baronet noting that the book was sent to him by the author Axel Munthe from Capri. Tipped in back are two typed letters signed from Munthe as well as signed carbons of Knowles's letters to Munthe regarding receipt and appreciation of each other's books Knowles having sent Munthe a copy of his book THE BRITISH IN CAPRI. The most substantial of the two letters from Munthe Capri Jan 20th 1919 slightly more than one page closely typed quarto with manuscript postscript and corrections evidences Munthe's difficulties with his vision and reads in part: "I suppose you know that the last fight was in my garden in Sanmichele sic. I used to pick up english soldiers buttons in the garden together with coins of Nero and Tiberius. In return for your sending me your book I have asked my publisher John Murray to send you a copy of 'Red Cross and Iron Cross.' The italian translation of the little book was bought up by the British govvsic for anti german propaganda and they were just issuing another large popular edition in Italy at the expense of the British mission when the armistice came. I am just reading the MS of the french translation. I had to return here on account of the wretched condition of my eyes and was not able to assist to the finale of the world drama. But I had a good go of it during the early stages of the war and was even in the hands of the germans for twenty four hours. The book is signed by 'A Doctor in France' instead of my name. Notwithstanding my efforts to hide myself - I went so far as to commit suicide in the preface - the narrative is much too personal to be signed by its author. I hope it gives you the sensation of life and of truth I ask for nothing more ." He continues with news of his situation and the state of things in Capri. Signed in ink "Sincerely yours Axel Munthe." Two envelopes addressed to Knowles by Munthe from Capri are also tipped in. An interesting copy of this significant WWI narrative -- all proceeds of the sales went to benefit the Red Cross. It was not until 1930 that the book was republished under Munthe's name. John Murray hardcover books
185631865Philadelphia: Published by Hayes & Zell 1856. 4 page "Catalogue of College School Miscellaneous Music and juvenile Books published by Hayes & Zell" dated 1 July 1856. 1 vols. 8vo. Original brown blind-stamped cloth spine lettered with central decoration in gilt upper cover with central design in gilt. Some waterstaining of binding and text spotting else very good. 4 page "Catalogue of College School Miscellaneous Music and juvenile Books published by Hayes & Zell" dated 1 July 1856. 1 vols. 8vo. Description of the war from the point of view of a Zouave trumpeter. Mention of Florence Nightingale and her nurses is made and hospitals described as well as information about operations and treatment. Published by Hayes & Zell unknown books
8205BOSTON LITTLE 1957. FIRST EDITION VERY GOOD. F. BOSTON, LITTLE, 1957 unknown books
200321867NY: Da Capo Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 0306812371 . First printing. Remainder mark on bottom edge else fine in a fine dust jacket. . Da Capo Press hardcover books
1863WRCAM55392N.p. but likely St. Louis 1863. Broadside 13 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Remnants of tape at top edge and ink mark in top margin. Slight tanning and spotting old folds. Very good. A rare Civil War broadside recounting Confederate General John S. Marmaduke's second raid into Missouri. It gives detailed news of battles between Union and Confederate troops in southeast Missouri an area that saw bloody battles between Unionists and Bushwhackers throughout the Civil War. <br> <br> Marmaduke aided by other Confederate units led by Joseph O. Shelby and Sterling Price and others attempted to lay claim to Missouri in 1861; they were unsuccessful but did not acknowledge defeat. Marmaduke planned his return for spring of 1863 confident that secessionist-minded Missourians would rally to his banner and he could make a decisive move on Jefferson City and even St. Louis. He needed the help: at the beginning of the raid Marmaduke had about 5000 troops of which 1200 were unarmed and 900 were unmounted and he hoped to resupply at Patterson and Bloomfield. He divided his forces and sent 2000 against Patterson the furthest south in a string of fortified outposts in southeastern Missouri. Marmaduke's troops had the element of surprise initially approaching Patterson and its small garrison of about 400 troops commanded by Col. Edwin Smart. Marmaduke's men captured Smart's pickets but revealed themselves soon after as over-eager artillery troops started firing before the infantry could get into place. Smart sent out a battalion under Major Wood to hold off the Confederates while he prepared his troops and supply trains for retreat. <br> <br> In the text of this broadside Smart reports that Wood "held them in check and skirmished them into town.Before I left the town I destroyed what stores I could not bring away. Nothing fell into the hands of the enemy." Marmaduke pursued them to Big Creek about eight miles west of Patterson and Smart writes that: "The engagement was severe in the extreme often fighting hand to hand. At Big Creek they got in my front and attempted to cut off my retreat but I forced my way and formed on this side of the Creek. The enemy did not renew the engagement." Smart lost about fifty troops including Major McConnell. Marmaduke failed to obtain any military stores at Patterson or during his subsequent raid at Bloomfield and no sympathetic Missourians joined his cause; the raid was a failure and confirmed that while Missouri was no Union stronghold neither was it interested in furthering the Confederate cause. <br> <br> This broadside bears no imprint and the place of printing is unknown but the tone of the text and the fact that the news arrived so quickly indicates that it might have been printed in St. Louis. No copies of this broadside are listed in OCLC. Such broadsides bearing news of the Civil War in the Trans-Mississippi West are rare and shine an important spotlight on an often- neglected aspect of Civil War history. unknown books
15765Black & white; postally unused; light wear; no date but circa 1940s; 2 pinholes at top and bottom of card unobtrusive; very good condition. Very Good. unknown books
15687Black & white; postally unused; light wear; no date but circa 1940s; 2 pinholes at top and bottom of card unobtrusive; very good condition. Very Good. unknown books
15764Black & white; postally unused; light wear; no date but circa 1940s; 2 pinholes at top and bottom of card unobtrusive; very good condition. Very Good. unknown books
186134004n.p. 1861. 3-1/4" x 5-1/2". Black ink on a white envelope. Lightly age toned a few very tiny spots in blank area. Very Good. <br/><br/> This interesting detailed rare postal cover is a caricature of a well-dressed former slave in a tall hat who stands to the left holding an open book in his outstretched hand. To his right are two caskets next to four men kneeling and praying. From one of the caskets an ox head representing Jefferson Davis protrudes. To the far right four other men are busy with shovels and pick axes digging two graves. All the men including the two men in the caskets are labeled with numbers 1 -11.<br/> This cover appears to be rare copies found only at American Antiquarian Society and Harvard University. Our research did not uncover any copies previously for sale or at auction.<br/>As of September 2017: OCLC 191301535 1-AAS. Harvard MOLLUS Collection Patriotic Covers MS Am 1084 328 People CPT. Not in Weiss Wolcott or Boyd. unknown books
19951855012Holmes & Meier Publishers 1995. Revised Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Revised edition. 1995 Trade Paperback. 264 pp. The Library Journal found this a "thorough careful and gripping recapitulation of Wallenberg's life" as it recounts his efforts to save Budapest Jews and his imprisonment in the Soviet Union LJ 7/82. This updated edition includes previously sealed Soviet prison records and archives and information on the Wallenberg family's lawsuit against the former Soviet Union. The popularity of Schindler's List will no doubt draw readers to this equally moving story. "Raoul Wallenberg August 4 1912 Holmes & Meier Publishers paperback books
19172159327Rand McNally & Company 1917. Soft Cover. Very Good. Crease on front wrapper. 1917 Soft Cover. Large color fold-out map providing details of troop positions during World War I. The last in a series of five ostensibly published to bolster support for the war effort on the home front. Rand McNally & Company paperback books
195082821Budapest: The Hungarian State Publishing House 1950. Paperback. 309p. a few inserted plates fuzzy courtroom pix paperstock is uniformly browned and tending towards the fragile wraps with tears at spine ends. Materials "from the office of the state prosecutor in Budapest." Title reflects a presumed English-speaking audience-interest as regards this translation; there were half a dozen accused from various European backgrounds Vogeler and Sanders were the only ones trained on British or American turf. All are participants in a plot to retard Hungarian economic growth as this cataloguer understands the charges. Vogeler and Sanders in particular were directed by a number of agencies amongst which no CIA but searching at random US Army intelligence aka CIC aka ODI last-named organization being an "extended and strengthened" version of CIC based in Vienna see p.235. Vogeler is said to be "a schooled and trained spy of the United States. He was trained for his work not only at the U.S. Naval Academy but in 1942 he attended the school for spies established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation" --here follow excerpts from Vogeler's confession. Sanders see pp.237ff "was a spy of the British as well as of the Americans" who "trained in England and later in Helouan near Cairo" and his early activities were in Egypt --details follow. The Hungarian State Publishing House paperback books
186529616New York 1865. Small broadside 5" x 7.5". Printed using different typesettings completed in ink manuscript. Two very small holes no text loss a few small spots old folds. Good to Very Good. unknown books
184028001Washington D. C.: Blair & Rives printers 1840. First edition. Stitched self wrappers. Offsetting on first two leaves otherwise a very good untrimmed copy. 20 pp. 8vo. 26th Congress 1st Session. Doc. No. 82. Ho. of Reps. War Dept. About the purchase of the island from J. B. and P. Ferribault of French descent who have long lived among the Sioux. OCLC shows only two copies. Blair & Rives, printers unknown books
19092306598Washington: Government Printing Office 1909. Small Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Sticker on front board bookplate on front paste-down endpaper front hinge broken title page loose but included pencil notes on a few pages. 1909 Small Hard Cover. 263 pp. For the United States Army and for the Organized Militia of the United States. Includes fold-out elevational map. CONTENTS: Definitions; General Scheme; Preliminary Instruction and Drills for Rifle; Known-Distance Practice; Field Practice; Revolver Practice; Targets and Ranges; Competitions; Miscellaneous. Government Printing Office hardcover books
191772721Washington: Army War College. Very Good. 1917. Softcover. PROVISIONAL DRILL REGULATIONS FOR FIELD ARTILLERY 75 MM. GUN. 117 pages illustrated maroons wrappers Very Good. . Army War College paperback books
189517788Washington 1895. Original printed wrappers some edge wear and staples. 15pp 12pp photo illustrations. Full-page map. Very Good. unknown books
1518100733<p> Small broadside about 6 x 8 1/2 printed on one side about ten partial lines of text including title Proclamation!. Minor toning slight creasing a little uneven small margin on the left side a couple of minor nicks; overall very good. While Kentucky may have been neutral at the start of the war after the Confederates invaded the state they turned toward the Union. This small broadside reminds people they needed to register with the "home guard." It also reminds people that failure to register will result in being disarmed. This order was passed under the threat of an impending invasion of Kentucky by General Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee. The broadside is signed in print by Major P. G. Bracht. </p> Observer and Reporter Power Press Print books
