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180044270Paris: Ve. Panckoucke An IX 1800. First Edition. Octavo 20cm.; recent salmon paper-covered boards red gilt morocco spine label; 4xvi118pp.; folding map bound in rear "Carte de la Côte Occidentale D'Afrique entre le Cap Blanc et le Cap Tagrin." New endpapers though half title and rear free endpaper retained. A Fine exceedingly fresh copy. Pelletan served as the director of the Compagnie de Sénégal the administrative company for the colony in 1787 and 1788 though the present work was composed from memory while Pelletan was imprisoned in 1793 at the height of La Terreur. The "Mémoire" provides geographical descriptions of the western coast of the African continent as well as an account of imports and exports the latter chiefly rubber and slaves Pelletan mentions 1000 to 1200 perhaps for the years under his administration prior to the suppression of the slave trade. The second half of the work deals primarily in describing the ravages of the slave trade on the country and it people: "It is without a doubt that the abolition of the slave trade will completely change the face of the region devastated for centuries by ceaseless warfare crippled by the enslavement of portions of its peoples and depopulated by this horrific commerce conducted by degraded persons and greedy European merchants who can only satisfy their avarice at the price of the blood and freedom of these miserable Africans" our translation; pp. 48-9. Pelletan also dedicates brief sections to the moral and physical attributes of the Senegalese inhabitants as well as a description of their homes and pottery before proposing a detailed outline for a newm post-slave trade colonial government for the region. See George E. Brooks "Western Africa and Cabo Verde 1790s-1830s" 2010 p. 13; and Paul Masson "Marseille et la Colonisation Française" 1906 pp. 231-2. Ve. Panckoucke unknown books
1766357746London: R. Davis 1766. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in quarter leather over paper-covered boards with paper labels to the spine. Spine bands worn with some loss. Panel edges bumped and rubbed as with age. Text remains clear without blemish. Physical description: 453 pages. Subjects: Agriculture England; Periodicals; Early works to 1800. Commerce England; Periodicals; Early works to 1800. Technological innovations England; Periodicals; Early works to 1800. Industrial arts Great Britain; Periodicals; Early works to 1800. London: R. Davis hardcover
1766museumrusticumLondon: R Davis; J Newbury; L Davis and C Reymers 1766. Third Edition Corrected. Hardcover. Pages are clean with text block . Museum Rusticum et Commerciale: Or Select Papers on Agriculture Commerce Arts and Manufactures. Drawn From Experience and Communicated by Gentlemen Engaged in These Pursuits full 6 volume set Third Edition Corrected. Revised b the members of Society for the Encourage of Arts Manufactures and Commerce in 1766. Numerous plates including foldout tables and woodcut illustration.Pages are clean with text block solidly bound hinges weak / separating with prior poor repair original leather boards show heavy rub wear and bumping spines show cracking to leather and title bands no longer present. R Davis; J Newbury; L Davis and C Reymers hardcover
177097Birmingham or Sheffield 1770. Oblong folio. 390 x 220 mm. 15 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Vellum spine over decorative blue paper wrappers paper label with title in Italian on upper board and ink title in Italian on spine. Paper stock toned with age a few leaves with staining in the margin otherwise in good condition. Silversmith model book containing 80 full-page engravings of candles sticks and holders candelabra pitchers plates salt and pepper shakers serving utensils silverware and other household pieces. Each image is beautifully and careful engraved with rich detail and ornamentation. Each includes a printed product number as well as one in ink with a different item number and a price. Although there is no title-page or signatures of engravers this large sales catalogue appears to be English as some of the engravings have English words of explanation engraved in the text. The binding is definitely Italian and the paper label is in an Italian hand. The watermark is a "fleur de lis" pattern suggesting an international company manufacturing the silver. There were only a few English companies with the capacity to export at this time including silver works in Sheffield and Birmingham both of which by 1770's had established networks of dealers selling their wares across the continent. This catalogue with specific Italian connections is very unusual and suggests the scope of the business had reached export capacity by the third quarter of the century. The most important Italian silver makers at this time were Giardini of Rome and Venuti of Naples. unknown books
177097Birmingham or Sheffield 1770. <p>Oblong folio. 390 x 220 mm. 15 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches. Vellum spine over decorative blue paper wrappers paper label with title in Italian on upper board and ink title in Italian on spine. Paper stock toned with age a few leaves with staining in the margin otherwise in good condition.</p> <br /> <p>Silversmith model book containing 80 full-page engravings of candles sticks and holders candelabra pitchers plates salt and pepper shakers serving utensils silverware and other household pieces. Each image is beautifully and careful engraved with rich detail and ornamentation. Each includes a printed product number as well as one in ink with a different item number and a price.</p> <br /> <p>Although there is no title-page or signatures of engravers this large sales catalogue appears to be English as some of the engravings have English words of explanation engraved in the text. The binding is definitely Italian and the paper label is in an Italian hand. The watermark is a "fleur de lis" pattern suggesting an international company manufacturing the silver. There were only a few English companies with the capacity to export at this time including silver works in Sheffield and Birmingham both of which by 1770's had established networks of dealers selling their wares across the continent. This catalogue with specific Italian connections is very unusual and suggests the scope of the business had reached export capacity by the third quarter of the century. The most important Italian silver makers at this time were Giardini of Rome and Venuti of Naples.</p> . unknown
17965074Mexico City: May 13 1796. About very good. Broadside 17 x 12.25 inches. Old fold lines. Slight separation and loss at center fold slightly affecting a few letters. Minor wear else. Proclamation made by the Viceroy of New Spain authorizing trade between Cuba and the United States. The Caribbean was in tumult in the 1790s with Toussaint L'Ouverture overthrowing the French colonial government and outlawing slavery. Likewise in Cuba there was a similar revolt against slavery demanding abolition and equality -- both revolutions were of substantial concern to slaveholders in the American South. Specifically the present decree mentions flour and other vital foodstuffs as a measure against shortages in Cuba intended to prevent further trouble. "Para precaver la escasez de viveres y con especialidad de harinas que verosimilmente causaria la guerra concedio El Rey Permiso por Real Orden de 25 Junio de 93. para que los Anglo-Americanos.pudiesen conducirlos a la Havana pagando los derechos los puertos habilitados de España." The Viceroy at the time was Don Miguel de la Grua Talamanca de Carini y Branciforte First Marques de Branciforte. The Marques was notoriously corrupt even for colonial Spain having gained position through marriage to the Prime Minister's sister. He made sure to make some profit on everything that passed through his hands including taking advantage of the War in Cuba to remove the French from their lands and sell them to his benefit. A rare and interesting decree. We locate a single copy in OCLC at the University of Minnesota. May 13 unknown
1755000755Paris Desaint & Saillant, Vincent 1755
1737EANmoFRA36London: Sold by J. and P.Knapton E.Symon and J.Stagg 1737. 1737. 8vo. pp. 1 p.l. viii ie. xvi 120 ie. 240 1. French & English text on opposite pages with duplicate pagination. woodcut title vignette ornaments & initials. contemporary calf bit rubbed occasional light foxing short tear to outer margin of B7 - no loss. armorial bookplate of Sir Richard Neave. First Edition. The first memorial pp. 1-20 concerns the Guinea Company the commerce of the French colonies in America the state of the French West Indian islands Martinique Sainte Croix Saint Domingue &c. and the means of preserving and extending trade there. Included are remarks on restricting some branches of commerce to certain ports exclusive companies and farms of certain commodities particularly tobacco and sugar. Goldsmiths' 7461. Kress 4346. Sabin 47744 title from a bookseller's catalogue. F. London: Sold by J. and P.Knapton, E.Symon, and J.Stagg, 1737. unknown
176114596Le Prieur Paris 1761 1 vol. In-12 de 2 ff.n.ch. 531 pp. , plein veau marbré légèrement frotté, dos lisse orné (un mors fendu), pièce de titre.
1761GITaz170(1)sans lieu de l'Imprimerie de P Alex Le Prieur 1761 / (2)A Paris de l'Imprimerie de D'Houry 1761. 2 ouvrages en 1vol in-12 531 24pp. Pleine basane havane, dos à nerfs orné de compartiments dorés, pièce de titre grenat, tranches brique, rel époque. Coins et coiffes usés, 1 charnière fendue, manque à la pièce de titre, travail de vers en bordure de quelques feuillets. Peu courant.
179635853New York 1796. Single page 9-1/2" x 15-3/4" entirely in manuscript. Headed with names of three cases pending in the New York District Court followed by Harison's letter to Rawle. Old folds with a pinhole at a fold intersection no text loss. Short fold split expertly repaired. Very Good.<br/><br/> Harison 1747-1829 was President Washington's appointee in 1789 as the first United States Attorney for the District of New York. He served until 1801 when Edward Livingston succeeded him. His correspondent William Rawle was Washington's appointee as U.S. Attorney for Pennsylvania. Rawle was founder and first president of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania president of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and a highly respected writer on governmental matters.<br/> The Slave Trade Act of 1794 passed by the Third Congress and signed by President Washington was the first American regulation of the international slave trade. It prohibited Americans from trading in slaves to any foreign country. Harison had brought several cases under the Act as noted in this Letter: The United States vs. The Brigantine Active; and two by George Geer for himself and the USA vs. Elisha King. Harison explains "The above Suits were commenced upon the Act prohibiting American Citizens from carrying on the Slave Trade in foreign Countries." <br/> Harison's problem: "The principal witness is supposed to have been prevailed upon by undue Methods to quit this District is thought to be either in Philadelphia or Baltimore." If he's in Philadelphia "I will esteem it a Favor if you will take every regular Method of procuring his Testimony." If he's in Baltimore please "recommend the Business to the Attorney for the District of Maryland. The Public is in every Point of View interested in the Event." Diligent research has uncovered no additional information on these cases. unknown books
1733268A Metz, de l'Imp. de la Veuve de Brice Antoine, 1733. In-4 broché de 20 pp.
17692095552A Londres, et se trouve à Paris chez Merlin 1769. (4), 337, (1) Seiten. Mit einer floralen Titelvignette und etwas arabeskem Buchschmuck. 8° (18 x 10 cm) Lederband der Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Titel auf grünem Lederrückenschild, blaugefärbtem Schnitt und Kammarmor-Vorsätzen. [Hardcover / fest gebunden].
179926304paris 1799 1 document ORIGINAL, de 4 pages manuscrites à l'encre brune, format : 23 x 19 cm, sur papier velin crème, ligné et filigrané, LETTRE MANUSCRITE DE BERNACHE FILS LE JEUNE A LOUIS CRUCY DEMANDANT UN CONSEIL SUR L'ACHAT DE BOIS DE MARINE A MR C. GUYOT DE MOULINS (ALLIER) DONT JOINT LA COPIE DU MARCHÉ PASSÉ AVEC LUI, PARIS, LE 12 NIVOSE AN 7 (1ER JANVIER 1799), signatures manuscrites : BERNACHE, GUYOT, L. CRUCY,
179022350La Rochelle 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages, une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 3 premières page sur papier velin bleuté ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant de la Rochelle, Chez Mr Vincent, Rue St Joseph à PARIS, lettre signée SUIDRE , La Rochelle, le 10 Juillet 1790,
179022351La Rochelle 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages, une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 3 premières page sur papier velin bleuté ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant de la Rochelle, Chez Mr Vincent, Rue St Joseph à PARIS, Marque Postale : "LA ROCHELLE" en noir, lettre signée SUIDRE , La Rochelle, le 27 Juillet 1790,
179022352La Rochelle 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages, une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 3 premières page sur papier velin bleuté ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant de la Rochelle, Chez Mr Vincent, Rue St Joseph à PARIS, Marque Postale : "LA ROCHELLE" en noir, lettre signée SUIDRE , La Rochelle, le 17 Juillet 1790,
179023865LA ROCHELLE 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages , une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 2 premières pages sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyrauld négociant à la Rochelle, chez Mr VINCENT rue St Joseph à Paris, lettre signée N. SUIDRE , La Rochelle, LE 20 JUILLET 1790,
179023867LA ROCHELLE 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages , une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 2 premières pages sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant à la Rochelle chez Mr VINCENT rue St Joseph à Paris, lettre signée N. SUIDRE , La Rochelle, LE 24 Juillet 1790,
179023869LA ROCHELLE 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages, une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 3 premières pages sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant à la Rochelle chez Mr VINCENT rue St Joseph à Paris, lettre signée N. SUIDRE , La Rochelle, LE 13 JUILLET 1790
179028800La Rochelle 1790 une lettre (de 4 pages, une feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune e sur papier velin ligné filigrané : "J. GAILLARD", format : 19,5 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr L. Admyrault Négociant de la Rochelle chez Mr Vincent, rue st Joseph à Paris , LETTRE DE MR NICOLAS SUIDRE [NÉGOCIANT ARMATEUR NÉGRIER A LA ROCHELLE] A ADMYRAULT LOUIS NÉGOCIANT ARMATEUR NÉGRIER A PARIS : " NOUVELLES DE LA ROCHELLE : MR BELLEAU REMPLACE MR DE LA COSTE A LA MUNICIPALITE, ME DE LA COSTE A ETE NOMME PRESIDENT DU DIRECTOIRE ....JE SOUHAITE QUE LE COMITE DES RAPPORTEURS FASSE DROIT SUR NOTRE DEMANDE POUR L'ALTERNAT, MR DE MISSY A BIEN FAIT DE REMERCIER, C'EST MR POUPET, CI-DEVANT COURTIER EN EAU-DE-VIE QUI L'A REMPLACE......... AINSI IL N'Y AURA PLUS DE NEGOCIANTS DANS LE DISTRICT DE LA ROCHELLE, NI AU DEPARTEMENT.... NOUVELLES SUR LES ARRIVAGES DE CAFFE....PRIX DES SUCRES BRUTS....LE NAVIRE "LE BON PERE" SERA ICI D'ICI LE MOIS DE SEPTEMBRE ...LA RARETE DU NUMERAIRE EST GENANTE POUR LE COMMERCE..;", LA ROCHELLE, le 31 JUILLET 1790
179222254La Rochelle 1792 une lettre (de 2 pages, une feuille) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur la première page sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 19 centimètres de large x 23 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 2ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr L. Admyrault Paris, LA ROCHELLE, LE 24 AVRIL 1792,
178922232nantes 1789 une lettre (de 4 pages, une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 3 premières page sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 19 centimètres de large x 23,3 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 4ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyrault négociant à la Rochelle, lettre signée BOURCARD , Nantes, le 7 JANVIER 1789,
178622243nantes 1786 une lettre (de 2 pages, une feuille) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur la première page sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 19 centimètres de large x 23,3 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 2ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant à la Rochelle, lettre signée BOURCARD , Nantes, le 9 décembre 1786,
178822252nantes 1788 une lettre (de 4 pages , une grande feuille pliée en deux) manuscrite à l'encre brune sur les 2 premières pages sur papier velin ligné filigrané, format : 20 centimètres de large x 25,5 centimètres de haut, adresse de la lettre au centre de la 2ème page à l'encre brune : à Mr Louis Admyraud négociant à la Rochelle, lettre signée BOURCARD , Nantes, LE 28 MAY 1788,
