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1794WRCAM30005Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine 1794. 8pp. Dbd. Contemporary ownership signature on titlepage and manuscript notes on final leaf. Very good. This copy bears the ownership signature of noted New York jurist and legal scholar James Kent who ran for Congress from New York in 1793 but was defeated by his brother-in-law Theodorus Bailey. He would go on to a distinguished career as a judge on the Chancery court and as an author of legal commentaries. At the conclusion of the text is a manuscript note: <br> <br> "Mr. Wadsworth stated in the House of Representatives the 19th May 1794 that within the last six months American vessels & property had been captured by the British Privateer in the W. Indies to the extent of one million of dollars - & that other nations had seized American property to 1/2 mil. dol. & that the total loss to our commerce was 1 1/2 mil. dol." <br> <br> In this report to President Washington the new Secretary of State Edmund Randolph details the depredations against American shipping caused by the powers involved in the French Revolutionary Wars. He quotes from a study by the "committee of Philadelphia" on the interference with American trade by the British French Spanish and Dutch and summarizes the methods used by those countries. The British impress American sailors into service the French are embargoing American goods etc. He makes no recommendations as to an appropriate response. <br> <br> OCLC locates four copies. Scarce. EVANS 27917. OCLC 8090321. Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine unknown books
17852954The Hague: Isaac Scheltus 1785. Very Good. Broadside. Text in two columns. Large woodcut of coat of arms of the Dutch Republic along with the arms of all member states woodcut initial also with modified Dutch Republic arms. Crease down the vertical and horizontal middle other small creases in the lower half ink offsetting from folding on lower half small tears and chips along edges small dark stain just above top woodcut. The origins of the Dutch Naval College. <br/><br/>Fascinating broadside detailing tax duties on ships trading in the East and West Indies America the Cape of Good Hope and elsewhere levied for - and applied towards - the newly founded Dutch Royal Naval College "Kweekschool voor de Zeevaart" or Seminary for Navigation which produced officers for the Dutch Sea Service. Notably these officers were not trained at sea but in the classroom -- and in the courtyard where the navy erected large model training ship for the ultimate experiential learning. The vessel was large enough for young students to climb the rigging. It is with good reason that graduates were described as "paper sailors." <br/><br/>According to this broadside the Dutch Republic approved and consented to the establishment and maintenance of the Kweekschool in the year 1781 for which the bespoke taxes were collected. The academy was officially opened in 1785 the same year that this "Publicatie" was printed. Taxes were only levied on ships of the East Indies Oostindien and the Cape of Good Hope Kaap.<br/><br/>It was with some urgency that the Kweekschool was developed: at this time there was a radical shift in the balance of maritime power: the power of the Dutch East India Company was in gradual decline in deference to the rising British East India Company which came to dominate global trade. In particular 1785 marks the first full year following the end of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War which broke out over British and Dutch disagreements on the legality and conduct of Dutch trade with Britain's enemies during the War of American Independence. <br/><br/>The broadside is signed in print by Caspar Clotterbooke 1711-1791 who was Secretary of the States of Holland at the time.<br/><br/>OCLC shows no copy in any institution outside of the Netherlands. Our copy appears to be the only one on the market; it is probable that this is the only one in private hands.<br/><br/>Literature: See especially Margaret E. Schotte Sailing Schools: Navigating Science and Skill 1550-1800 JHU Press 2019 passim. Isaac Scheltus unknown books
184336988London: Printed by T.R. Harrison 1843. Folio. 19 1 blank pp. New stitching light rubberstamp in upper blank portion of title page else Very Good.<br/><br/> England used her mighty naval power in a massive effort to stamp out the International Slave Trade. The major roadblock to a Treaty with the United States was English board-and-search tactics reminiscent of the objectionable practice that had helped to bring on the War of 1812. England claimed the right to board and search any vessel suspected of carrying on the Trade. The Earl of Aberdeen reports to Lord Ashburton on the "clamour about the right of search liberty of the seas &c." which "has already created so much excitement in the United States." Secretary of State Daniel Webster and his British counterpart settled the dispute in the Webster-Ashburton Treaty which also resolved the question of Maine's boundary with Canada.<br/> This publication treats exclusively the issues involved in the Slave Trade. The Correspondence describes "the nature of the stations or baracoons in which Slaves are collected on shore to be sold to the traders"; the areas of West Africa where the trade occurs; and the tactics of the ships which convey the slaves.<br/>OCLC 1007185044 2- Lib. Canada York U as of August 2020 and many facsimiles. Printed by T.R. Harrison unknown books
180135810Philadelphia: Printed by Zachariah Poulson Junior 1801. 8 18 blanks pp. Stitched into contemporary marbled wrappers. Fine.<br/> offered with Manuscript document headed "Chamber of Commerce 2nd March 1801." Folio leaf folded to 1 3 blanks pp addressed on last page "For Mr. T. W. Francis". The manuscript prints Resolutions to be considered for revision of certain Rules at the next meeting.<br/><br/> The Rules set forth in XVI numbered paragraphs were adopted at a meeting on January 5 1801. AAS's copy has our imprint; other copies list only the year not the month or day. The Chamber's web site states "Since 1801 the Chamber has brought area businesses and civic leaders together to promote growth and create opportunity in our region." This mission comports with that printed in its Articles of Association: "For the purpose of aiding the Trade of the City of Philadelphia by carrying into effect such Rules and Regulations as may from time to time be established with respect to our Commerce and the adjustment of Mercantile differences between each other." <br/> Thomas Whilling Francis 1767-1815 born in Philadelphia graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1784. He then entered the family mercantile firm of Willing and Francis. In 1786 he became a private in the Fourth Company Second Philadelphia Battalion of the City Cavalry and years later was promoted to Captain. An original member of the Chamber of Commerce he served on its Committee for the first month of its existence and in 1815 was its vice-president. He was also a director of various Philadelphia mercantile educational governmental and benevolent establishments. "The Second Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry" THE PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY VOLUME 49 1925 pp.83-85. <br/>AI 1148 1- PHi and Sabin 61974 neither noting the month in the imprint. Not in Rink or Eberstadt. OCLC 191262677 1- AAS as of April 2019. Printed by Zachariah Poulson, Junior unknown books
1927250121New York: William Edwin Rudge 1927. First Edition. One of 50 copies specially bound with a double-page frontispiece color reproduction of a trade card for a Mitchell & Crosdale Philadelphia dealer in Sperm Whale Lard & Tanners Oils Candes Rice & c. of Whale killing. XLIV plates uncut. 25 pages of text. 1 vols. 4to. Bound in quarter vellum and patterned boards. Very Fine in chipped original glassine. First Edition. One of 50 copies specially bound with a double-page frontispiece color reproduction of a trade card for a Mitchell & Crosdale Philadelphia dealer in Sperm Whale Lard & Tanners Oils Candes Rice & c. of Whale killing. XLIV plates uncut. 25 pages of text. 1 vols. 4to. William Edwin Rudge unknown books
188134419Brooklyn 1881. 1st edition thus and 5th edition overall. Not in Romaine. Period pebbled brown cloth with title lettering gilt stamped to front board. Spine sunned. Modest binding wear. A VG copy. 135 1 blank pp. Frontis of the Bliss & Williams plant. Most presses illustrated with a cut many full-page in size & some folding. Royal 8vo. 10-5/8" x 6-5/8" <br/><br/> hardcover books
35911TRADE CATALOGUE Portuguese Door Hardware. Braga: circa 1920's. Oblong folio 15 x 18 1.2 inches. Wrappers. 127 plat Scarce Portuguese trade catalogue illustrating hundreds of door and furniture hardware samples drawn to scale. Included are escutcheons pulls strap hing knobs keys etc. Represented are various styles from simple modern styles to elaborate baroque designs. Plates are sepia prints. Many plates signed F. Costa. Plain wrappers worn and chipped and partially missing. Plates have rectangular stamps. unknown books
19505503N.p.: Ministerstvo Pishevoy Promishlennocti 1950. Octavo-sized accordion fold 25 x 18 cm. 24 pages. Illustrated with seventeen color plates by C.B. Popov. First edition. A trade catalogue of Russian liquors issued by the Russian Ministry of Food. The spirits are of all types with a wide range of vodkas but also a rich variety of cordials brandies and dessert liqueurs. The handsome color plates all stand out for their single color backgrounds and the printing process would appear to have been a hybrid combining photolithography and lithography and then colored. Whatever one makes of the Soviet cultural landscape in general it did attain high standards in some fields and in a modest way this trade catalogue is a proud reflection of its aesthetic achievement. Clean and bright within. Textured wrappers with debossed copper lettering and gilt ruling; lightly soiled and with wear and some separation at spine. Good. OCLC locates no copies. Ministerstvo Pishevoy Promishlennocti unknown books
1875497Rome New York 1875. Oblong 8vo. 145 x 250 mm. 5 ¾ x 9 ¾ inches.30 pp. Illustrated with 30 color lithographs by Punderson & Crisand Lithographers and Printers of New Haven Conn. Bound in original green coated paper wrappers printed in gold ink; a crease at the lower corner of the front wrappers a few chips and nicks but otherwise an excellent survival in very good condition. Unrecorded trade catalogue beautifully illustrated to highlight the simplicity of design and the quality of the wood used in the construction of all types of sleighs and carriages. Very little is know of R. M. Bingham & Co. and the only recorded reference is to an advertisement for the company in an undated catalogue for Palm & Fletcher of New York City who sold carriage ornaments and artistic supplies. The lithographer was Punderson & Crisand a New Haven printer who did most of his work between 1870 and 1879. The company is known for its views of New Haven images of the harbor the Yale College year book of 1870 and a series of maps of New Haven and the surrounding counties. unknown books
1883236859Kansas City Missouri: Press of Ramsey Millett & Hudson 1883. Illustrated with 2 full-page Engravings. 76 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original wrappers printed in red and black. Vertical crease to front wrap and a few corners previously turned down a few prices realized in pencil. Very good. Illustrated with 2 full-page Engravings. 76 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Over sixty-five Galloway bulls and heifers on the block giving detailed pedigree. With an introduction by Matthews explaining the his interest in the breed. Not in OCLC Press of Ramsey, Millett & Hudson unknown books
1816WRCAM39129London: Ordered by the House of Commons to be Printed 1816. 2pp. plus docket title printed on verso of second leaf. Folio. Early horizontal folds. Near fine untrimmed. Official Parliamentary draft printing of a commercial agreement between the United Kingdom and the United States passed just over a year after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. The convention of commerce establishes that the same import and export duties be applied to goods carried by American and British ships in direct British- American commerce. Duties on and bounties for prize ships and goods are also put on the same terms. This version of the bill would have been printed while the question was being considered by Parliament. Not in Kress or TPL and not listed on OCLC. Ordered, by the House of Commons, to be Printed unknown books
185061392Philadelphia PA: The company 1850. Engraved broadside 14 x 12 inches text executed in several sizes and styles of lettering. Krider was a long-time Philadelphia sporting goods dealer and sportsman and the author of Krider's Sporting Anecdotes 1853. Henderson p. 158 dating the broadside "ca. 1850". OCLC locates four copies Clements American Antiquarian Society Hagley Museum Library of Congress. Margins a little browned several short tears into margins but a very good example of a handsome sporting exhibition broadside. #8465. <br/><br/> The company unknown books
185051153Philadelphia: The company 1850. Printed broadside 14 x 12 inches employing several sizes and styles of type including several nice display types. Krider was a long-time sporting goods dealer and sportsman and the author of Krider's Sporting Anecdotes 1853. Henderson p. 158 dating the broadside "ca. 1850". OCLC locates a single copy Hagley Museum. A little browning in the margins but a very good example. <br/><br/> The company unknown books
1778WRCAM39128London 1778. 3pp. plus printed docket title on verso of second leaf. Bifolium. Three early horizontal folds. Very minor foxing and soiling. Near fine untrimmed. The rare Parliamentary printing of a bill relating to American trade under consideration by the house of Commons. In 1660 during the reign of Charles II Parliament passed a bill "for the encouraging and encreasing of Shipping and Navigation" which granted bonding for ships and vessels transporting goods from British plantations in Africa Asia and America directly to another British plantation or to a port in England Ireland or Wales. Three years later Ireland was struck from the list. The present law passed during the American Revolution restores Ireland's bonds privileges allowing her ports to accept goods directly from the colonies in the Americas now mostly limited to Canada and the West Indies Asia and Africa. Not in Kress Goldsmiths' or TPL. OCLC locates three copies at the University of Arizona the University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Regina Saskatchewan. A rare example of a law reflecting the changes of British mercantilism at the close of the First Empire. unknown books
1801WRCAM44263Dieppe France 1801. 1p. printed circular letter on a folded folio sheet the blank fourth page addressed in manuscript and postmarked at Boston Oct. 23 1801 and with a "Ship" cancel. Docketed on the fourth page as well. Old folds some edge wear small tears at edges of fold fourth page torn from wax seal. Very good overall. An interesting and rare artifact of the attempt to rebuild French-American trading relations in the wake of the so-called "Quasi- War" between the two nations. The Quasi-War was an undeclared conflict between the United States and France during John Adams' administration in the late 1790s manifested mostly in naval engagements between the two nations. The war wreaked havoc on American commerce with France which only began to be rebuilt with the Convention of 1800. The present printed circular was created by "Le Baron fils" the former American consular agent in Dieppe and was apparently sent to a variety of American merchants encouraging them to once again send shipments of American goods to that French port. <br> <br> Not much is known of Le Baron fils though he did correspond with Benjamin Franklin and he served as the American consular agent at Dieppe for several years. This copy of Le Baron fils' circular was sent to prominent New York merchant and politician Nicholas Low and is dated in manuscript July "24." It is addressed to Low in manuscript on the fourth page and his name is also written in the upper left corner of the circular. In the printed text Le Baron fils states: "you may see by the inclosed Price Current of our Colonial & American goods not present here that our prices are more advantageous than in Bordeaux as we are more in the center of the Republick nearer to Paris Rouen Amiens and all the Chiefest manufacturing towns of France." Low is encouraged to "consign me some goods the sale of which shall be attended to with the greatest care and the proceeds of which will be sent to you either in goods from this country or in Bills on Paris London or Hamburgh at your choice." The printed text concludes by giving the names of the American consuls at Paris and Hamburg as well as two English trading houses as references to Le Baron fils' character. Le Baron fils adds in manuscript: "Mr. J. Clason & Mr. C. Codwise of yr place can give you an account upon my house in case you want quick information." unknown books
1887248583Oakland CA: Enquirer Print 1887. Numerous full-page plates plus one double-page plate and a folding frontispiece map. 84pp. In a half morocco and cloth folding box spine gilt. Original pictorial wrappers. Wrappers soiled and quite chipped especially at the edges and along the spine. Map edgeworn and with a closed tear in the center. Final four leaves chipped in upper outer corner else clean internally. A good copy overall. Numerous full-page plates plus one double-page plate and a folding frontispiece map. 84pp. A scarce promotional for Solano County California in the northeastern part of the Bay Area. The text gives a general description of the county with an emphasis on its agricultural potential and also includes in-depth looks at Vallejo Vacaville Suisun Benicia and other towns. The illustrations show prominent buildings homes ranches and the variety of agricultural crops cultivated locally. The map shows several of the townships of the county at a scale of six miles to an inch. Rocq 14643. Eberstadt 132:164 Enquirer Print unknown books
1887WRCAM42822Oakland: Enquirer Print 1887. 84pp. including numerous full-page plates plus one double-page plate and folding frontispiece map. Original pictorial wrappers. Wrappers soiled and quite chipped especially at edges and along spine. Map edgeworn and with a closed tear at center. Final four leaves chipped in upper outer corner else clean internally. A good copy overall. In a half morocco and cloth folding box spine gilt. A scarce promotional for Solano County California in the northeastern part of the Bay Area. The text gives a general description of the county with an emphasis on its agricultural potential and includes in-depth looks at Vallejo Vacaville Suisun Benicia and other towns. The illustrations show prominent buildings homes ranches and the variety of agricultural crops cultivated locally. The map shows several of the townships of the county at a scale of six miles to an inch. ROCQ 14643. EBERSTADT 132:164. Enquirer Print hardcover books
18256446A Paris: chez E. Jourdan quai des Augustins n. 17 1825. Sixteen numbered poems printed on trimmed laid paper the largest measuring 8 x 8.5 cm. accompanied by sixteen corresponding engraved plates sheet sizes circa 12.75 x 9.75 cm. and images 5 x 3.75 cm. The imprint is provided at the bottom edge of plates no. 6 and 14. Bonbon box trade cards to be collected by children the texts including fables and poems four apiece by La Fontaine Abbé Aubert Pierre- Louis Ginguené and Antoine Le Bailly. Near fine. Bibliographie de la France 1825 no. 825 records the following publication page 871: Dont la publication et la vente sont autorisées conformément à la loi du 25 mars 1822 art. XII et à l'ordonnance du roi du 1o mai 1822. 865. Douze Planches divers petits sujets pour bonbons. A Paris chez Jourdan quai des Augustins n. 17. chez E. Jourdan, quai des Augustins, n. 17 unknown books
1870315110New York: George Blackie & Co 1870. Woodcut illustrations throughout. 12mo. Publishers pink pictorial wrappers. Woodcut illustrations throughout. 12mo. Includes marked playing cards gambling and magic books magic tricks novelties and all sorts of curiosities and miscellany such as "False Moustaches that cannot be detected when worn" offered by New York wholesale agents George Blackie & Co. George Blackie & Co unknown books
18857887New York: John Matthews Apparatus Co 1885. Quarto 104 pages. Fully illustrated. A lovely trade catalogue for this important manufacturer of bottling equipment soda fountains and carbonation apparatus. The fountains get progressively larger and more elaborate. Also includes siphon boxes for home delivery of soda water. Edges of wrappers and one or two pages with repair corners bumped. Some soiling throughout. In elaborately decorated printed wrappers. Good. Rare. OCLC locates just one copy in this series; Noling page 283. John Matthews Apparatus Co unknown books
18854833New York: John Matthews Apparatus Co 1885. Quarto 104 pages. Fully illustrated. A lovely trade catalogue for this important manufacturer of bottling equipment soda fountains and carbonation apparatus. The fountains get progressively larger and more elaborate. Also includes siphon boxes for home delivery of soda water. Edges of wrappers and one or two pages with repair corners bumped. Some soiling throughout. In elaborately decorated printed wrappers. Good. Rare. OCLC locates just one copy in this series; Noling page 283. John Matthews Apparatus Co unknown books
18826662New York: P.H. Reilly Wood-Cut and Color Printer 25 Rose Street 1882. Quarto 27 x 20.5 cm. 108 4 166 2 pages. Profusely illustrated. Text in two columns. Table of contents at rear. FIRST EDITION. An early - perhaps the first - history of carbonated beverages. Issued together with a trade catalogue for the soda water supply firm of John Matthews of New York an important manufacturer of bottling equipment soda fountains and carbonation apparatus. The fountains get progressively larger and more elaborate and with wonderful names: "The Citadel" "The Horicon" "The Adriatic" "The Fire-Eater" "The Nepenthe" and "The Snow Queen". There I also an outdoor soda fountain "The Street Spa". Also included are the auxiliary equipment of the carbonated water industry like siphon boxes for home delivery of soda water. The historical work and the trade catalogue were issued in celebration of the firm's 50th Anniversary. Some pencil scribbles to a few pages. Text block shaken; free front endpaper lacking. In publisher's brown and gilt-decorated green cloth corners rubbed and extremities a bit worn. Better than good. With the ownership signature of "Leopold F. Schmidt Deer Lodge Montana" and a more recent "Olympia Brewing Company". Very scarce. OCLC records two copies with this pagination Loma Linda Univ. & Hagley Museum and four copies with just 108 pages presumably just the history; Noling Beverage Literature page 104 for the 108 page version. P.H. Reilly, Wood-Cut and Color Printer, 25 Rose Street hardcover books
1775WRCAM14145Versailles 1775. 8pp. Quarto. Printed self-wrappers. Fine. An important treaty between France and Spain with significant ramifications for their colonial holdings in America. Herein Vergennes and the Conde d'Aranda further define commercial arrangements between the two countries in an attempt to control contraband. This had special impact for the Caribbean basin where the colonies of both powers were required to ship goods through European ports. Dissatisfaction over this prohibition was a key factor in the Louisiana Rebellion of 1768. This convention was agreed to at Versailles on Dec. 27 1774. Not in Wroth. DAVENPORT 155. unknown books
49496Meriden Conn n. d. Ca late 1880s cf. OCLC entries 19890210 & 20010622 both held by CHS. Snow & Co not found in Romaine. Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering to front cover. General wear to the binding with a penciled pos to front paste-down. Very Good. Cards all in VG - Nr Fine condition. 20 leaves of mounting stock of which 19 have 122 samples typically 3 samples mounted per page. Samples are of varying designs colors typography etc. Most cards are have a chromolithographed design e.g. the first card on the first page has the following blurb: "This is ONE CARD from our pack of '50 ELEGANT CHROMOS' no two alike. all for 10cts." Catalogue: 8-3/4" x 4-3/4". Representative specimen: 1-1/2" x 3-1/4" <br/><br/>"A visiting card also known as a calling card is a small card used for social purposes. Before the 18th century visitors making social calls left handwritten notes at the home of friends who were not at home. By the 1760s the upper classes in France and Italy were leaving printed visiting cards decorated with images on one side and a blank space for hand-writing a note on the other. The style quickly spread across Europe and to the United States. As printing technology improved elaborate color designs became increasingly popular. However by the late 1800s simpler styles became more common. <br /> <br />By the 19th century men and women needed personalized calling or visiting cards to maintain their social status or to move up in society. These small cards about the size of a modern-day business card usually featured the name of the owner and sometimes an address. Calling cards were left at homes sent to individuals or exchanged in person for various social purposes." <br /> <br />This an uncommon sample book of these "visiting cards" from which we can see that the firm made good use of the chromolithographic art. hardcover books
2004539282004. Federal Trade Commission Decisions. United States Federal Trade Commission. Washington: Government Printing Office. Vols. 1 to 128. 1915-1999. Volume 128 issued in 2004. Ex-private law firm library with moderate shelf wear and spine labels with call number on spines. Some of the older volumes spines a little faded. Some volumes stamped on the inside front cover. Pockets with blue card inside the front cover else a good solid set. See digital image. Reprint Price $3625. Special $995. Rulings and opinions of the Commission in cases involving restraint of trade and unfair competition. Standing order service available for future bound volumes as published. Contains rulings and opinions of the Commission in cases involving restraint of trade and unfair competition. unknown books
