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184832820701A classic characteristic daguerreotype portrait of Henry Clay the "Great Compromiser" a dominant force in American politics for decades. He represented Kentucky in Congress from 1806 until his death in 1852 with a few breaks for cabinet duty or a presidential campaign–he ran four times without success. A political moderate he brokered the Compromise of 1850 that kept the United States intact.A nearly identical portrait of Clay was copyrighted by Philadelphia photographer Montgomery P. Simons. Simons wrote to the Photographic Art Journal in 1853 to discuss this sitting:"My likeness of Mr. Clay which has elicited so many encomiums from the press and which you have been pleased to criticise so favorably as a valuable likeness is still more valuable for having associated with it a pleasing and characteristic anecdote of that great statesman. This anecdote made such a strong impression upon my memory as being a most elegant impromptu that I am now able to give it to you verbatim although it has been several years since it happened. At the time I took the picture of Mr. Clay he was on a visit to Philadelphia and the guest of one of his warmest friends Mr. Potter who accompanied him to my Gallery."As Mr. Potter and myself were about arranging Mr. Clay's drapery I asked him if he had any choice of position; his answer was 'None whatever sir; I am Clay in the hands of a Potter let him mould me as he will.'""Henry Clay of Kentucky had one of the most superlative political careers in American history. A lawyer by training Clay served in almost every level of government possible in the 19th century: the Kentucky state house of representatives the United States Senate the United States House of Representatives and the executive branch as Secretary of State. On top of that he helped negotiate the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812 and ran for President three times over three decades on three different party tickets Democratic Republican Party 1824; National Republican Party 1832; and the Whig Party 1844."Despite being a political journeyman Clay's true home he confessed was in the House. He served as Speaker—and resigned from the Speakership—on three separate occasions but the exact timeline of his House career isn't as straightforward as we might expect from one of America's foremost statesmen. The Kentuckian had served in the Senate twice before capturing a seat in the House in 1810 promptly winning election as Speaker on the first day of his first term" House of Representatives website.Provenance: early ink inscription on verso: ""given by Henry Clay to Isaac Fuller." By descent from the family of Abbott Fuller Graves; Dennis Waters; Swann Galleries March 23 2010 lot 33.
190835564<p>Boston: L. C. Page and Co. 1908. First Edition. Author's first book and most famous work. This copy in a very early issue of the dustjacket with advertisements for titles published by Page no later than 1909 at the rear panel. Differs from the Cameron Treleaven copy in the titles listed at rear panel. A sharp Very Good plus copy expertly and unnoticeably recased with few pages showing paper acidity browning few pages with a dime sized brown stain few smudges to pages. Dustjacket has some browning scotch tape at verso light staining to spine shallow chipping to spine ends and panels.</p> L. C. Page and Co.
19503Unpublished. 1972-2003. A large collection composed of manuscript and typed letters many in original envelopes photographs albums menus and other printed and manuscript ephemera relating to the political careers of Sir Fergus and Lady Joyce Montgomery. Also present are several other objects including two pieces of ceramic. For a list of the principal contents please see below. Beyond a few minor expected issues such as roughly opened envelopes and the odd crease or tear the condition of the archive is largely very good with most of the letters and other paper items clean and bright. There is a little fading to some of the letters/photographs that have been framed and glazed but otherwise the collection is in excellent order. An extensive archive providing a fascinating insight into Margaret Thatcher's hugely influential political career as well as the fortunes of the Conservative Party more broadly as shown through the letters of a loyal friend and colleague who was close to the 'Iron Lady' from her entrance into Parliament until her final years. Sir Fergus Montgomery 1927-2013 and his wife Lady Joyce were staunch allies of Margaret Thatcher offering wholehearted political and personal support to her efforts to transform both the Conservative Party and the country. Fergus served as a Conservative member of Parliament for three separate periods over more than 30 years 1959-1964 Newcastle upon Tyne East; 1967-February 1974 Brierley Hill; and October 1974-1997 Altrincham and Sale whilst Joyce worked as a local Conservative councillor and later served as Deputy Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Greater Manchester. Born in South Shields County Durham Fergus the son of a shopkeeper and a nurse did not share the public school background of many in the party; one of the many things that he and Thatcher the grocer's daughter from Grantham had in common. He quickly found success however becoming national chairman of the Young Conservatives in 1957 and two years later entering the Commons as part of the same cohort as Thatcher. Fergus went on to serve as Thatcher's Parliamentary Private Secretary first during her tenure as Secretary of State for Education 1973-74 and then as Leader of the Opposition 1975-76. Always a supporter he was also notably one of those who had originally pressed her to stand against Edward Heath for the leadership. Many of the letters in the present archive all signed as 'Margaret' demonstrate the great fondness the pair had for each other as well as the seriousness of their political aims mixing personal thanks for gifts parties and dinners with candid discussion of political machinations. Three of the most notable letters convey her thoughts and feelings following her resignation in 1990; commenting on the "cruelties" of politics she alludes to a painful sense of betrayal now "etched on one's heart". The letters to the Montgomerys from her successor John Major several of which offer frank commentary regarding the state of the party following Major's defeat demonstrate a similarly personal tone ending with affectionate sign-offs: "love as ever John". Also including items such as a signed photograph of Thatcher's great ally Ronald Reagan whose inauguration Montgomery attended a note from a newly-elected George Bush snr. and letters from fellow Conservatives discussing the party's future post-Thatcher it provides a significant documentation of the neo-liberal revolution that Thatcher spearheaded and of her role in shaping this most transformative period in modern political history. Principal contents: Margaret Thatcher signed letters: - Two signed single-sided manuscript letters one in original envelope dated 26th February and March 1974 to Joyce Montgomery concerning her election to Greater Manchester council. - Signed single-sided manuscript letter on Downing Street notepaper dated 17th January 1982 thanking the Montgomerys for "your enduring underscored friendship". Framed and glazed. - Signed double-sided manuscript letter on Downing Street notepaper in original envelope dated 15th October 1982: "I just hope we don't get too many problems from those of our own number who want to follow a different line". - Signed three-sided manuscript letter on Chequers notepaper in original manuscript envelope dated 29th December 1984 discussing Christmas gifts Norman Tebbitt and recent parliamentary news. - Signed double-sided manuscript letter on Downing Street notepaper in original envelope dated 26th February 1985: "We have such a lot of battles still to fight and ironically they don't get easier". - Signed four-sided manuscript letter on House of Commons notepaper in original manuscript envelope dated 27th December 1985 discussing family matters and upcoming parliamentary and political work including the proposals for the construction of the Channel Tunnel. - Signed double-sided manuscript Downing Street note-card dated 30th December 1987 mentioning her upcoming visits to Kenya and Nigeria - "very hot underscored probably in more ways than one!". - Signed double-sided manuscript conversational letter on Downing Street notepaper in original envelope dated 27th December 1989. - Signed single-sided typed letter on House of Commons notepaper dated 5th December 1990 commenting on her recent resignation as leader her approval of her successor John Major and hoping that "you will now give him the same magnificent support that you have always given to me". Framed and glazed. - Signed double-sided manuscript letter on House of Commons notepaper dated 8th December 1990 providing a notably personal insight into her recent resignation as Prime Minister: "It has been a traumatic month - politics has its cruelties. Perhaps the worst thing is that some people who you justifiably expected would support you didn't do so when the crucial moment came. Now their eyes avoid one's own. But these things are past although etched on one's heart". - Signed double-sided manuscript letter on House of Commons notepaper in original envelope dated 27th December 1990 again following her recent resignation: "What a joy to open a gift from a true underscored friend and find that some underscored things go on in the same way. There just weren't enough true friends when the time came". She goes on to discuss her hopes that the party will continue her policies and not "discard them for temporary popularity" finishing with a hint that "we shall see and perhaps we can do a little influencing in the right direction". - Signed double-sided manuscript letter on House of Commons notepaper in original envelope dated 19th December 1991 discussing the upcoming general election: "The thought of Labour winning is appalling and we must see that they don't". - Signed single-sided manuscript letter on House of Lords notepaper in original envelope dated 2nd April 2002: "My doctors have advised me to give up public speaking but there is still plenty more to do and I shall keep as busy as ever. After all I am only seventy six years young!". - Signed double-sided manuscript House of Lords note-card dated 23rd May 2002 discussing "how historians will record our time in office" and commenting on a recently unveiled statue: "it is rather alarming to see a model of oneself nearly twice life size". Margaret Thatcher signed photographs menus and gift tags: - Printed menu for a dinner held in honour of Margaret Thatcher at the House of Commons on 25th February 1985 signed in ink by Margaret Thatcher and 16 other attendees. Framed and glazed. - Printed menu for a dinner held in honour of Margaret Thatcher at the House of Commons on 18th February 1987. The cover displaying the House of Commons signed in ink by Margaret Thatcher. The separate contents signed by 19 other attendees. Framed and glazed with an additional photograph of the dinner. - Printed menu for a dinner in honour of Margaret Thatcher hosted by the 1959 parliamentary intake signed by Thatcher and 19 other parliamentarians a little marking to covers two splash marks affecting Thatcher's signature. - Photograph of Margaret Thatcher signed and inscribed in ink to the mount: "To Fergus and Joyce / with warmest good wishes - Margaret". Framed and glazed. - Four signed manuscript gift tags from Margaret and Dennis Thatcher all in Margaret's hand one still attached to the original wrapping paper. An unusual momento. Items signed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan John Major and George Bush Sr: - Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan signed in ink to the mount. Framed and glazed. - Signed typed card on presidential White House stationary in original envelope from president George Bush Sr. concerning his 1989 election victory: "One of the most thrilling things for us about our new role is the chance to build on strong relationships and Margaret Thatcher's is one of those". - Signed single-sided typed letter from John Major on Downing Street notepaper dated 6th December 1990 thanking Fergus Montgomery for inviting him to make his first speech as Prime Minister which was to the Altringham and Sale Conservative Association. Framed and glazed. - Four signed letters from John Major two manuscript one double-sided the other single-sided in original manuscript envelopes and two typed letters one single-sided the other two singled-sided sheets on House of Commons stationary all from the early 2000s. - Signed typed letter on Downing Street stationary from Norma Major following the 1992 election. Other signed letters: - Signed two-sided manuscript card from Denis Thatcher. - Signed manuscript letter in original envelope from Diane Thatcher Margaret Thatcher's daughter-in-law prior to her and Mark Thatcher's move to Dallas Texas. - Four-sided manuscript letter from Sir Bernard Ingham Thatcher's chief press secretary dated 10th August 2002 discussing Thatcher's priorities upon assuming government in 1979 her downfall "who were her assassins - Howe Brutus and Heseltine leading Europhiles" and bemoaning the current state of the Conservative Party. - Two signed manuscript letters in original envelopes and one signed typed letter from Michael Portillo concerning his failed 2001 bid to become leader of the Conservative Party. - Signed typed letter from Lord Cecil Parkinson concerning the award-winning documentary 'Maggie: the First Lady' by Jane Bonham Carter. - Signed typed letter on House of Commons stationary from Iain Duncan Smith whilst party leader. - Double-sided and another single-sided manuscript letter from George Thomas 1st Viscount Tonypandy speaker of the House of Commons and a signed photograph. - Single-sided typed letter to Fergus Montgomery commiserating an electoral defeat signed by 12 Conservative political figures. Other items: - Photograph of Margaret Thatcher with the Montgomerys. Framed and glazed. - An invitation from 'The Prime Minister and Mr. Denis Thatcher' to the 1985 Trooping of the Colour. - Two copies of the order of service for the funeral of Denis Thatcher as well as a printed guest list. - Two draft manuscript letters addressed to the Sunday Times criticising a recent piece on Thatcher and making an impassioned case for her "goodness and kindness" as experienced by Montgomery. - 13 original press photographs depicting the Montgomery's political career in 1975 with four featuring Margaret Thatcher one of which depicts her leadership victory two with Harold Macmillan and another signed by actors June Whitfield and Terry Scott. Captioned in manuscript framed and glazed. - Large scrapbook of press cuttings charting the early years of Fergus Montgomery's political career. - Photograph album of a Conservative Party fundraising dinner including 35 photographs of John Major as well as celebrity supporters. - A group of parliamentary ceremonial dinner menus/invitations. - House of Commons wooden paperweight and perspex car badge/pass. - Limited edition porcelain statue of Margaret Thatcher in her robes of state by Michael Sutty made to commemorate her peerage in 1992. Number 11 of 250 produced. Thatcher collected porcelain figures of historical figures by Michael Sutty which she favoured for their accuracy. - Limited edition porcelain plate designed by Tiffany & Co. to commemorate the bicentennial of the United States Congress. - A group of other related letters and emphemera pertaining to the Montgomerys' political activities. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. Unpublished. 1972-2003 unknown
181027020Philadelphia: Printed by John Binns published by C. & A. Conrad & Co. of Philadelphia Somervell & Conrad of Petersborough. Bonsal Conrad & Co. of Norfolk and Fielding Lucas Jr. of Baltimore 1810. 8vo. 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches. Stipple-engraved India paper proof portrait frontispiece of Pike by Edwin 6 engraved maps 5 folding 3 folding letterpress tables. Contemporary tree calf boards rebacked in modern calf and retaining original gilt morocco spine label.<br/> <br/>One of the most important of all American travel narratives: the first edition of the report of the first United States government expedition to the Southwest including an account of Pike's exploration of the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers the sources of the Mississippi River and the Spanish settlements in New Mexico.<br/> <br/>Pike's narrative stands with those of Lewis and Clark and Long as the most important of early books on western exploration and as a cornerstone of Western Americana. "In 1805 Pike was given the difficult assignment of conducting a reconnaissance of the upper Mississippi region. He was ordered to explore the headwaters of that river to purchase sites from the Indians for further military posts and to bring a few influential chiefs back to St. Louis for talks. The trip was only moderately successful as a mission to the tribes but Pike was able to convey important geographical information to President Jefferson and other Washington officials. On Pike's second expedition 1806-1807 he was assigned to explore the head-waters of the Arkansas River then proceed south and descend the Red River from its source . Pike and his men were taken into custody by a Spanish patrol and Pike was able to observe many areas in New Mexico Chihuahua and Texas . His book created interest in the Southwest and stimulated the expansionist movement in Texas" Hill. The maps were the first to exhibit a geographic knowledge of the Southwest based on first-hand exploration and are considered "milestones in the mapping of the American West" Wheat. "The description of Texas is excellent" Streeter Texas.<br/> <br/>Bradford 4415; Braislin 1474; Field 1217; Graff 3290; Hill 2004 1357; Howes P373; Jones 743; Rittenhouse 467; Sabin 62836; Streeter Sale 3125; Streeter Texas 1047C; Wagner-Camp 9:1; Wheat Transmississippi 297 298 299. Printed by John Binns, published by C. & A. Conrad, & Co. of Philadelphia, Somervell & Conrad of Petersborough. Bonsal, Conrad, unknown books
1908261983Boston: Page 1908. First. hardcover. very good. Illustrated by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. 8vo pinkish gray cloth pictorial cover label. Boston: Page 1908. First Edition.<br/> <br/> First issue dated April 1908 on the copyright page with 8 page publisher's catalogue at the rear. Variant binding most copies being in green or tan cloth. The binding is lightly rubbed & soiled and there is an ownership signature but this is a solid internally fine copy of the very rare first issue of Montgomery's first novel.<br/> <br/> Page unknown
19082639Boston: L.C. Page 1908. First edition dated "April 1908" on the verso of title page. Octavo original brown cloth titles to the spine in gilt and front panel. Mounted pictorial label on front panel. Illustrations by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. First edition copies are generally found in the more common green cloth bindings. Peter Parley to Penrod p. 124 In excellent near fine condition showing some light wear to the extremities and front panel. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Anne with an "e" has been stealing the hearts of readers generation after generation since it was first published in 1908. At that time there were not many great female protaganists in novels but there was a great audience of women readers who fell in love with this bright and extremely imaginative red-headed orphan. The book was an immediate sensation and the series followed. It's one of these most beloved girl books ever written having sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and translated into at least 20 languages. It has also been adapted into numerous films television series and plays. "Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything would it There'd be no scope for imagination then would there" L.C. Page hardcover books
1908261983Boston: Page 1908. First. hardcover. very good. Illustrated by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. 8vo pinkish gray cloth pictorial cover label. Boston: Page 1908. First Edition.<br/><br/> First issue dated April 1908 on the copyright page with 8 page publisher's catalogue at the rear. Variant binding most copies being in green or tan cloth. The binding is lightly rubbed & soiled and there is an ownership signature but this is a solid internally fine copy of the very rare first issue of Montgomery's first novel.<br/><br/> Page unknown books
181040869Philadelphia: C. and A. Conrad and Co. of Philadelphia; Somervell and Conrad of Petersborough; Bonsal Conrad and Co. of Norfolk; and Fielding Lucas Jr. of Baltimore. Printed by John Binns 1810. Text: 8vo 8 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches. Atlas: 4to 10 1/2 x 11 inches. Text: 2 1-277 5 1-65 1 1-53 1 1-87 1. 492 pp. Engraved frontispiece portrait of Pike Letterpress Title Deposit Statement To the Public To the President Pike's Expeditions Part I-III Appendices to Parts I-III. Atlas: 6 engraved maps 5 of which are folding. 3 folding tables. Text volume in contemporary tree calf expertly re-backed to style spine in six gilt-ruled compartments with gilt calf lettering-piece in second gilt date in sixth and blind center tool in rest. Atlas volume in contemporary quarter calf with tips over original blue paper boards with printed paper label spine in seven gilt-ruled compartments with gilt red morocco lettering-piece in second gilt date in sixth and blind center tool<br/> <br/> One of the most important of all American travel narratives; Pike's account contains the first maps to incorporate geographical knowledge of the Southwest based on first-hand exploration. It is a milestone in the mapping of the American West. Wheat Here in the rarest and most desirable form with the plates and maps in a quarto atlas.<br/> <br/> Pike's narrative along with that of Long and Lewis and Clark is one of the most significant early books on the exploration of the American West. As such it is a cornerstone of Western Americana. In particular Streeter felt its "description of Texas is excellent." Hill gives the following summary of its contents: "In 1805 Pike was given the difficult assignment of conducting a reconnaissance of the upper Mississippi region. He was ordered to explore the headwaters of that river to purchase sites from the Indians for further military posts and to bring a few influential chiefs back to St. Louis for talks. The trip was only moderately successful as a mission to the tribes but Pike was able to convey important geographical information to President Jefferson and other Washington officials. On Pike's second expedition 1806-1807 he was assigned to explore the headwaters of the Arkansas River then proceed south and descend the Red River from its source. Pike and his men were taken into custody by a Spanish patrol and Pike was able to observe many areas in New Mexico Chihuahua and Texas. His book created interest in the Southwest and stimulated the expansionist movement in Texas." The atlas volume consists of the following maps plus three tables: 1. "Falls of St. Anthony." 2. "Map of the Mississippi River from its Source to the Mouth of the Missouri laid down from the notes of Lieutn Z. M. Pike by Anthony Nau. Reduced and Corrected by Astronomical observations of Mr. Thompson at its source; and of Captn. M. Lewis where it receives the waters of the Missouri." 3. "The First Part of Captn. Pike's Chart of the Internal Parts of Louisiana. 40 miles to the inch by Anthony Nau." 4. "Map of the Internal Provinces of New Spain. The outlines are from the Sketches of but corrected and improved by Captain Zebulon M. Pike who was conducted through that Country in the year 1807 by Order of the Commandant General of those Provinces." 5. "A Chart of the Internal Part of Louisiana. Including all hitherto unexplored Countries lying between the River La Platte of the Missouri on the N: and the Red River on the S: the Mississippi East and the Mountains of Mexico West; with a part of New Mexico and the Province of Texas. By Z. M. Pike Captn U. S." 6. "A Sketch of the Vice Royalty Exhibiting the several Provinces and its Approximation to the Internal Provinces of New Spain." Tables: 1. "Recapitulation of Furs and Peltries Fond du Lac department Marks and Numbers as per margin. North West Company 1804-5." 2. "Abstract of the number &c. of the Nations of Indians residing on the Mississippi and its confluent streams from St. Louis Louisiana to its source including Red lake and Lower Red river." 3. "A Statistical Abstract of the nations of Indians who inhabit that part of Louisiana visited by captain Z. M. Pike in his tour of discovery in that country in the years 1806 and 1807."<br/> <br/> Bradford 4415. Braislin 1474. Field 1217. Graff 3290. Hill 1357 2004. Howes P373 "Best Issue." Jones 743. Rittenhouse 467. Sabin 62836. Schwartz and Ehrenberg p.225. Streeter sale 3125. Streeter Texas 1047C. Wagner-Camp 9:1. Wheat Transmississippi 297 298 299. C. and A. Conrad, and Co. of Philadelphia; Somervell and Conrad of Petersborough; Bonsal, Conrad, and Co. of Norfolk; and Fieldi unknown
1908176171Boston: L. C. Page & Company 1908. It's delightful when your imaginations come true isn't it First edition of the author's first novel correctly dated April 1908 on the copyright page for the first printing. It was an immediate best-seller and new printings appeared nearly every month for the next two years. "Mark Twain wrote to congratulate Montgomery on the accidental adoptee Anne Shirley - 'the dearest and most moving child since the immortal Alice'" Grolier. Copies have been noted in various colours of cloth without priority. Octavo. Frontispiece with tissue guard and 7 plates. Publisher's 8-page adverts at end. Original pinkish-brown cloth spine and front cover lettered in gilt pictorial label and blind rules on front cover fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Contemporary laundry discount voucher loosely inserted. Loan label of William Boeringer Straube 1873-1958 to front pastedown; also with offsetting label sometime removed from front free endpaper with surface wear. Faint spots to spine minor wear to ends and corners joints and label rubbed tiny chip to upper left corner of label front inner hinge partially split remaining sound trivial short split to rear inner hinge marks to a couple of earlier leaves closed marginal tear to pp. 51/2. A very good copy. Grolier Children's 100 58; Peter Parley to Penrod p. 124. hardcover
36125Mar-68. <blockquote><p>Acquired by us from the recipient these have never before been offered for sale</p><p> </p><p>An extraordinary memento of the war from one of its most prominent leaders</p><p> </p><p>Allied uniform elements almost never reach the market these being true rarities</p></blockquote><p>embedhttps://vimeo.com/1180585334share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci/embed</p><p> </p><p>Bernard Law Montgomery known as ""Monty"" was the most prominent British field marshal during World War II. His most notable achievements include commanding the British Eighth Army at the pivotal Battle of El Alamein in 1942 which marked a significant turning point in the North African campaign. Montgomery remained an influential figure in military history earning the title of Field Marshal Lord Montgomery of Alamein in 1946. He published several works on military strategy and leadership before retiring from public life in 1968.</p><p>In August 1942 Montgomery was named as the new commander of the British Eighth Army. After he assumed command he continued preparations for what promised to be a decisive battle with Erwin Rommel’’s famed Africa Corps. The Battle of El Alamein which began on October 23 was the type of set-piece engagement at which Montgomery excelled. His victory there represented the crowning achievement of his military career and shattered the mythical invincibility of the German army. With his “Desert Rats†in pursuit of the “Desert Fox†the world was soon to become familiar with the Montgomery image. Locked inside his small wiry frame was a reservoir of energy and an abundance of self-confidence. After the North African theater was cleared in May 1943 Montgomery led his forces in the invasion of Sicily July 1943 and later in the invasion of Italy September 1943. During the course of the Italian campaign he was recalled to England to assist in the planning of the Normandy invasion over which he was given tactical command. He commanded all Allied ground forces during the initial phase of the Battle of Normandy Operation Overlord from June 6 to September 1 1944. Then after Dwight D. Eisenhower was named Supreme Allied Commander Montgomery led the 21st Army Group and implemented a strategy of drawing German armored forces toward the British/Canadian sector at Caen enabling the U.S. breakout in the west. Montgomery continued to command the 21st Army Group through the rest of the campaign in North West Europe. When the war in Europe came to an end Montgomery was placed in charge of the British zone of occupation in Germany a post he held until February 1946 when he succeeded General Alan Brooke as chief of the Imperial General Staff.</p><p><strong>Autograph letter signed</strong> on his letterhead Hampshire March 1968 sending the shoulder strap and insignia he wore on his uniform during World War II. <em>“This shoulder strap with the insignia of a Field Marshal is from a uniform worn by me in Europe on certain ceremonial occasions after my promotion to the rank of Field Marshall on 1st September 1944 and as Commander-in-Chief of the ground forces under SHAEF Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force. The actual uniform was also worn by me on certain occasions during my command of the Eighth Army but did not then carry the insignia of a Field Marshal but of a General.â€</em> It is signed “<em>Montgomery of Alamein F.M.â€</em> The shoulder strap and colorful insignia are included.</p><p>An extraordinary memento of World War II from one of its most prominent leaders. We’ve never had anything like it before.</p><p><img class=""alignnone wp-image-25018 size-post-window"" src=""https://cdn.raabcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/20231204144051/Folder-site-11-1600x1327.jpg"" alt=""historical memorabilia dealer"" width=""1600"" height=""1327"" /></p> unknown
19081409605L. C. Page 1908. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The first impression of the first edition. Very good minus condition. Comes in a custom-made collector's slipcase. L.C. Page Boston 1908. First edition dated "April 1908" on the verso of title page. Octavo original brown cloth titles to the spine in gilt and front panel. Mounted pictorial label on front panel. Illustrations by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. Anne has been stealing the hearts of readers generation after generation since it was first published in 1908. At that time there were not many great female protaganists in novels but there was a great audience of women readers who fell in love with this bright and extremely imaginative red-headed orphan. The book was an immediate sensation and the series followed. It's one of these most beloved girl books ever written having sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and translated into at least 20 languages. It has also been adapted into numerous films television series and plays. "Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything would it There'd be no scope for imagination then would there L. C. Page hardcover
19081409605L. C. Page 1908. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The first impression of the first edition. Very good minus condition. Comes in a custom-made collector's slipcase. L.C. Page Boston 1908. First edition dated "April 1908" on the verso of title page. Octavo original brown cloth titles to the spine in gilt and front panel. Mounted pictorial label on front panel. Illustrations by M.A. and W.A.J. Claus. Anne has been stealing the hearts of readers generation after generation since it was first published in 1908. At that time there were not many great female protaganists in novels but there was a great audience of women readers who fell in love with this bright and extremely imaginative red-headed orphan. The book was an immediate sensation and the series followed. It's one of these most beloved girl books ever written having sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and translated into at least 20 languages. It has also been adapted into numerous films television series and plays. "Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything would it There'd be no scope for imagination then would there L. C. Page hardcover books
181068974Philadelphia: Published by C. & A. Conrad & Co. 1810. Full Description:<br> <br> PIKE Zebulon Montgomery. An Account of Expeditions to the Sources of the Mississippi. and through the Western Parts of Louisiana to the Sources of the Arkansaw Kans La Platte and Pierre Juan Rivers; Performed by the Order of the Government of the United States during the Years 1805 1806 and 1807. And a Tour through the Interior Parts of New Spain When Conducted through these Provinces by Order of the Captain-General in the Year 1807. Illustrated by Maps and Charts. Philadelphia: Published by C. & A. Conrad & Co. 1810.<br> <br> First edition of the first United States government expedition to the Southwest and one of the most important of all American travel narratives. Octavo 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches; 216 x 135 mm. 5 1 blank 1 1 blank 105 1 blank 9 Meteorological Observations 1 blank 107-277 3 blank 2 Meteorological Observations 65 1 53 1 blank 87 1 blank pp. Stipple-engraved frontispiece portrait of Pike by Edwin and with six engraved maps and charts five of which are folding and three folding letterpress tables.<br> <br> Full contemporary sheep. Spine with repairs along hinges and head and tail piece. Black leather spine label lettered in gilt. Edges speckled brown. Boards with some minor rubbing and chipping. Some light foxing and toning throughout. The second letterpress chart with a two-inch closed tear at the margin but with no loss. Overall a very good copy and much better than usually found.<br> <br> This important expedition was made as part of a concerted effort by President Jefferson to explore the newly acquired territory west of the Mississippi. Leaving the St. Louis area in July 1806 Pike explored Kansas Oklahoma Northern Texas the Spanish settlements of New Mexico and Colorado until captured by the Spanish. Conducted through Santa Fé to Chihuahua he was returned through Texas to Louisiana. All of Pike's papers were confiscated but he managed to save his precious journals by secreting them amongst his men. When published in 1810 the narrative offered the first accurate description of the great Southwest. The maps were the first to exhibit a geographic knowledge of the Southwest based on first hand exploration and are considered "milestones in the mapping of the American West" Wheat.<br> <br> Graff 3290. Howes P373 "First government exploration of the Southwest". Sabin 62936. Streeter 3125. Streeter Texas 1047. Wagner-Camp 9:1. Wheat Transmississippi West 297 298 and 299.<br> <br> HBS 68974.<br> <br> $13500. Published by C. & A. Conrad, & Co... unknown
1958000645St James's Place London: Collins 1958 In red cloth titles in gilt to spine. DW not clipped lightly soiled. Internally signatures to fep half title and frontis present 574 pp numerous plates some light spotting. With a dedication by Montgomery to Alderman Dalton dated 31st October 1959 on the occasion of the unveiling of the Churchill statue in Woodford Green. To commemorate 35 years of faithful outstanding and unique service as Member of Parliament for the Wanstead and Woodford Constituency. Also signed by Winston S Churchill. Housed in a quarter morocco and cloth Asprey box with lovely gilt tooling to the spine suede lining inside.One of the very few items signed jointly by these great men! Collins hardcover
1926LMMAGG002Boston: L.C. Page and Company 1926 Later printing originally published February 1908 of the first book in the author's Avonlea series. Illustrated by Elizabeth R. Withington. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "Second edition from / new plates made in 1925: / the old plates of the original / edition in 1908 being worn / out. With new illustrations. / L. M. Montgomery Macdonald / April / 1926 / cat illustration". Bound in the publisher's ribbed light teal cloth with gilt lettering to the front board and spine illustration of a woman's profile to the front board publisher's advertisements at the rear of the text. A very good copy with wear and light rubbing to the extremities bright spine spine cracked between the half-title and the frontispiece otherwise intact spine small piece of tape to the rear pastedown. Additionally inscribed with a former owner's provenance note to the front pastedown: "This book autographed by the / author was presented in 1948 to / Sister Mary Kathleen then superintendent / of nurses St. Michael's Hospital Toronto / by the author's son Dr. Stuart / Macdonald member of the / Staff of Obstetrics and Gynaecology sic / St. Michael's Hospital Toronto Canada. / To Franie / Affectionately / Aunt Amy / Dec. 13 1977". Overall a clean and attractive copy with strong provenance. The only signed Anne of Green Gables we have seen. After inscribing the book the author bequeathed this copy to her son Dr. Stuart Macdonald who presented this volume to the nursing superintendent at the Toronto hospital where he worked. In turn the nurse gave this copy to "Aunt Amy" who chronicled the book's ownership history in her inscription. Aunt Amy gifted this book and additionally inscribed it to Franie. Franie passed the book down to the step-mother of the most recent owner. The personal nature of this volume's provenance emphasizes the rareness of a signed copy of this title. The author's inscription relates to Elizabeth Withington's eight illustrated plates including one frontispiece. The earliest editions of Anne of Green Gables contain illustrations by W. A. J. and M. A. Claus. All three artists were painters working with a variety of mediums meaning their works had to be copied by printers for mass reproduction. By 1925 the printer's plates of Claus' work had been used to the point that they were no longer producing clear images. Rather than making new plates from the original Claus illustrations Withington created new original illustrations for the subsequent printings. Although the choice of illustrator was likely made by the publisher Montgomery's inscription which is accompanied with a small cat silhouette illustration implies she was rather fond of Withington's artwork. Anne of Green Gables is a story about a young orphan girl Anne Shirley who is sent to live on a farm on Prince Edward Island with a family who had intended to adopt a boy. Montgomery drew much of the novel's setting from her own childhood experiences living with her grandparents on the eastern coast of the island. Like her readers the author was quite taken with the jovial character she had created and wrote multiple sequels to this first installment of what would become a beloved children's series. Inscribed by Authors. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Withington Elizabeth R. Boston: L.C. Page, and Company hardcover books
1926101358Boston: L.C. Page and Company 1926. Second edition from / new plates made in 1925: / the old plates of the original / edition in 1908 being worn / out. With new illustrations. / L. M. Montgomery Macdonald / April / 1926. Illustrated by Elizabeth R. Withington. Bound in the publisher's ribbed light teal cloth with gilt lettering to the front board and spine illustration of a woman's profile to the front board publisher's advertisements at the rear of the text. A very good copy with wear and light rubbing to the extremities bright spine spine cracked between the half-title and the frontispiece otherwise intact spine small piece of tape to the rear pastedown. Second edition from / new plates made in 1925: / the old plates of the original / edition in 1908 being worn / out. With new illustrations. / L. M. Montgomery Macdonald / April / 1926. Illustrated by Elizabeth R. Withington. Extremely Rare - Inscribed by the Author. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Additionally inscribed with a former owner's provenance note to the front pastedown: "This book autographed by the / author was presented in 1948 to / Sister Mary Kathleen then superintendent / of nurses St. Michael's Hospital Toronto / by the author's son Dr. Stuart / Macdonald member of the / Staff of Obstetrics and Gynaecology sic / St. Michael's Hospital Toronto Canada. / To Franie / Affectionately / Aunt Amy / Dec. 13 1977". Overall a clean and attractive copy with strong provenance. The only signed Anne of Green Gables we have seen. <br /> After inscribing the book the author bequeathed this copy to her son Dr. Stuart Macdonald who presented this volume to the nursing superintendent at the Toronto hospital where he worked. In turn the nurse gave this copy to "Aunt Amy" who chronicled the book's ownership history in her inscription. Aunt Amy gifted this book and additionally inscribed it to Franie. Franie passed the book down to the step-mother of the most recent owner. The personal nature of this volume's provenance emphasizes the rareness of a signed copy of this title. <br /> The author's inscription relates to Elizabeth Withington's eight illustrated plates including one frontispiece. The earliest editions of Anne of Green Gables contain illustrations by W. A. J. and M. A. Claus. All three artists were painters working with a variety of mediums meaning their works had to be copied by printers for mass reproduction. By 1925 the printer's plates of Claus' work had been used to the point that they were no longer producing clear images. Rather than making new plates from the original Claus illustrations Withington created new original illustrations for the subsequent printings. Although the choice of illustrator was likely made by the publisher Montgomery's inscription which is accompanied with a small cat silhouette illustration implies she was rather fond of Withington's artwork. <br /> Anne of Green Gables is a story about a young orphan girl Anne Shirley who is sent to live on a farm on Prince Edward Island with a family who had intended to adopt a boy. Montgomery drew much of the novel's setting from her own childhood experiences living with her grandparents on the eastern coast of the island. Like her readers the author was quite taken with the jovial character she had created and wrote multiple sequels to this first installment of what would become a beloved children's series. L.C. Page, and Company unknown books
181027020Philadelphia: Printed by John Binns published by C. & A. Conrad & Co. of Philadelphia Somervell & Conrad of Petersborough. Bonsal Conrad & Co. of Norfolk and Fielding Lucas Jr. of Baltimore 1810. 8vo. 8 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches. Stipple-engraved India paper proof portrait frontispiece of Pike by Edwin 6 engraved maps 5 folding 3 folding letterpress tables. Contemporary tree calf boards rebacked in calf and retaining original gilt morocco spine label.<br/> <br/> One of the most important of all American travel narratives: the first edition of the report of the first United States government expedition to the Southwest including an account of Pike's exploration of the headwaters of the Arkansas and Red rivers the sources of the Mississippi River and the Spanish settlements in New Mexico.<br/> <br/> Pike's narrative stands with those of Lewis and Clark and Long as the most important of early books on western exploration and as a cornerstone of Western Americana. "In 1805 Pike was given the difficult assignment of conducting a reconnaissance of the upper Mississippi region. He was ordered to explore the headwaters of that river to purchase sites from the Indians for further military posts and to bring a few influential chiefs back to St. Louis for talks. The trip was only moderately successful as a mission to the tribes but Pike was able to convey important geographical information to President Jefferson and other Washington officials. On Pike's second expedition 1806-1807 he was assigned to explore the head-waters of the Arkansas River then proceed south and descend the Red River from its source . Pike and his men were taken into custody by a Spanish patrol and Pike was able to observe many areas in New Mexico Chihuahua and Texas . His book created interest in the Southwest and stimulated the expansionist movement in Texas" Hill. The maps were the first to exhibit a geographic knowledge of the Southwest based on first-hand exploration and are considered "milestones in the mapping of the American West" Wheat. "The description of Texas is excellent" Streeter Texas.<br/> <br/> Bradford 4415; Braislin 1474; Field 1217; Graff 3290; Hill 2004 1357; Howes P373; Jones 743; Rittenhouse 467; Sabin 62836; Streeter Sale 3125; Streeter Texas 1047C; Wagner-Camp 9:1; Wheat Transmississippi 297 298 299. Printed by John Binns, published by C. & A. Conrad, & Co. of Philadelphia, Somervell & Conrad of Petersborough. Bonsal, Conrad, unknown
190832762L. C. Page & Company 1908. First Edition. Hardcover . Good/No Jacket. First Printing April 1908. Nicely rebound in similar green cloth keeping much of the original green cloth on spine and boards. Pictorial pastedown is rubbed and faded. New endpapers. One plate is torn. A few pages have very light marginal soiling. A very stable lovely copy of this hard-to-find first edition. Size: 8vo - over 7-3/4 - 9-3/4' tall. L. C. Page & Company hardcover
1908LMMAGG003Boston: L.C. Page and Company 1908 Illustrated by May Austin Claus and William Anton Joseph Claus. First edition first printing of the first book in the author's Avonlea series. Publisher's ribbed light teal cloth with gilt lettering to the front board and spine illustration of a woman's profile to laid on the front board. Very good with some wear and rubbing to the extremities minor toning to the spine some rubbing and light soiling to the boards inner hinges discreetly repaired light spotting to the endpapers otherwise bright and clean interior. A sturdy and presentable copy. Housed in a custom maroon slipcase. Anne of Green Gables is a story about a young orphan girl Anne Shirley who is sent to live on a farm on Prince Edward Island with a family who had intended to adopt a boy. Montgomery drew much of the novel's setting from her own childhood experiences living with her grandparents on the eastern coast of the island. Like her readers the author was quite taken with the jovial character she had created and wrote multiple sequels to this first installment of what would become a beloved children's series. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Claus M.A. May Austin; Claus William A.J. William Anton Joseph. Boston: L.C. Page, and Company hardcover books
19081608351L. C. Page & Company 1908. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition First Impression April 1908 as stated on copyright page. Book very good slight cracking of paper at front and rear gutter some rubbing minor wear. Previous owners' name on front paste-down and inscription on front free end paper. L. C. Page & Company hardcover books
1965158800N.p.: N.p. 1965. Archive of vintage treatments scripts and other ephemera from the 1962 film.<br /> <br /> Archive includes: <br /> <br /> Two carbon typescript treatment scripts by Jean-Paul Sartre one in English and one in French both dated December 15 1958 with annotations in Sartre's hand.<br /> <br /> An early xerographically duplicated draft of Sartre's voluminous three-part script a later reproduction made for internal use with copied annotations throughout. <br /> <br /> A working script used during the film's production with revision pages.<br /> <br /> A film program. <br /> <br /> Three telegrams a telefax and a letter regarding the release of the film the return of Sartre's treatments and script and a deposition reminder all from agent Paul Kohner to director John Huston. <br /> <br /> A copy of the 1984 posthumous publication of Sartre's script The Freud Scenario.<br /> <br /> Huston announced his intention to make a film about a young Sigmund Freud in 1958 and asked Sartre whom he had met on the set of his 1952 film Moulin Rouge to submit a screenplay. The partnership quickly soured however due to Sartre's refusal to shorten his script which had ballooned to the colossal 472-page script on offer. Huston and Sartre would meet in Galway but Sartre continued to reject the director's proposed cuts wryly noting "We can make a film of four hours in the case of Ben Hur but the Texas public couldn't stand four hours of complexes." The film was ultimately finished and released in 1962 and although many elements of Sartre's script remain in the film the philosopher went uncredited. <br /> <br /> Set in Vienna shot on location in Austria and Germany.<br /> <br /> French Treatment:<br /> <br /> Salmon untitled wrappers. Title page present dated 15 Décembre 1958 noted as Scénario original with credits for author Jean-Paul Sartre. 95 leaves with last page of text numbered 95. Carbon typescript copy on onionskin rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine saddle-stapled with two staples.<br /> <br /> English Treatment:<br /> <br /> Tan untitled wrappers with a titled label noted as Original Outline on the front wrapper with credits for author Jean-Paul Sartre. Title page present dated December 15 1958 noted as 1. Draft with credits for author Jean-Paul Sartre. 61 leaves with last page of text numbered 60. Carbon typescript copy on onionskin rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Near Fine bound with three screw brads.<br /> <br /> Xerographically duplicated Sartre Script:<br /> <br /> White untitled wrappers. 472 leaves with last page of text numbered 181. Xerographic duplication rectos only. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good plus with light soiling overall bound internally with three gold brads.<br /> <br /> Working Script:<br /> <br /> Brown untitled wrappers. Title page present. 162 leaves with last page of text numbered 168. Mimeograph duplication rectos only with blue buff and yellow revision pages throughout dated variously between 9/8/61 and 12/19/61. Pages Near Fine wrapper Very Good lacking rear wrapper and much of the spine bound with a prong binding.<br /> <br /> Telegrams telefax and letter: 6.5 x 4.5 to 8.5 x 11 inches. Very Good plus to Near Fine.<br /> <br /> Program: 7 x 8.5 inches bi-fold. Very Good plus.<br /> <br /> Book: Near Fine and unread in a lightly rubbed Very Good plus dust jacket. N.p. unknown
1915130579Boston: The Page Company 1915. First edition first printing of the third title in Montgomery's beloved Anne of Green Gables series with all first issue points including stated first impression on copyright page 1915 date in roman numerals on title page correct dust jacket blurbs and price $1.25. Octavo original cloth decorated in gilt tissue-guarded frontispiece and mounted cover illustration in color by H. Weston Taylor 16 pages of publisher’s advertisements bound at rear. Fine in the scarce original dust jacket with a small chip to the spine. Exceptionally rare and desirable. Copies of this title in the original dust jacket are of the utmost scarcity. The story of the red-haired orphan Anne Shirley Anne of Green Gables “is the most popular and enduring of a host of girls’ stories published in the United States and Canada in the first years of the 20th century†Carpenter & Pritchard 25-26. “Montgomery began writing about Anne as a serial for a Sunday school periodical in the spring of 1904. The character became so real that she eventually decided to develop the idea into a full novel. Much as she would later with readers Anne took hold of her creator developing into a feisty imaginative little being who demanded to be noticed and loved†Keeline 41. The Page Company hardcover
1810E0837<p>53-2775651531871 pages with frontispiece 3 folding tables a chart on 5 separate leaves and 6 maps 5 folding. Octavo 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" rebound in red cloth with gilt lettering to spine and lettering in gilt with five raised spine bands in custom enclosure. Howes P-373 "b"; Wagner-Camp 9:1; Graff 3290; Wheat Transmississippi 297 298 299; Field 1217; Streeter Texas 1047C; Bradford 4415; Rittenhouse 467; Sabin 62936; Jones 743; Braislin 1474; Jenkins Basic Texas Books 163; Hill 1357; Reese Best of the West # 32 First edition.</p><p>Zebulon Pike U.S. army officer and explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado was named. In 1805 Pike then an army lieutenant led a 20-man exploring party to the headwaters of the Mississippi River with instructions to discover the river s source negotiate peace treaties with Indian tribes and assert the legal claim of the United States to the area. <br /><br />Pike traveled 2000 miles by boat and on foot from St. Louis Missouri to Leech and Sandy lakes in northern Minnesota. He erroneously identified Leech Lake as the river s source. <br /><br />In July 1806 Pike was dispatched to the Southwest to explore the Arkansas and Red rivers and to obtain information about the adjacent Spanish territory. Pike established an outpost near the site of present-day Pueblo Colorado and then led his party northwest where they encountered the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. After trying unsuccessfully to scale the mountain peak later named for Pike the party proceeded southward to northern New Mexico where they were apprehended by Spanish officials on the charge of illegal entry into New Mexico. They were escorted across Texas to the Spanish American border at Natchitoches Louisiana where on July 1 1807 they were released.</p><p>Pike s report on Santa Fe with information noting particularly the military weakness of the capital and the lucrativeness of the overland trade with Mexico stimulated the expansionist movement into Texas.<br /><br /><strong> Condition:</strong></p><p>Rebound. Frontispiece stained and toned title with two inch by half inch chipped at head corner internally very good house in a custom enclosure.</p> C. & A. Conrad, & Company; Somervell & Conrad; Bonsal, Conrad, & Company, and Fielding Lucas Jr hardcover
1960145469London: Warwick Film Productions 1960. First Draft script for the 1960 UK film. File copy belonging to the film's director Ken Hughes with a typescript note tipped on to the title page requesting its return to the director and noting it is the only script in existence for the film. <br/><br/>Peter Finch delivers a strong performance as the inimitable author Oscar Wilde in this film about Wilde's sodomy trial after his affair with Lord Alfred Douglas lifted in large part from the historical court records. One of two films about Wilde released in May of 1960 the other being director Gregory Ratoff's "Oscar Wilde." In order to compete with the other Wilde film production on "The Trials of Oscar Wilde" was made in only nine weeks from start to finish with filming wrapping a mere two weeks before the London opening. Composer Ron Goodwin was recording music before scenes were filmed most scenes were filmed in one take and four editing rooms were set up working in parallel during principal photography in order to deal with the rushed timeline. <br/><br/>Shot on location in England. <br/><br/>Green wrappers with a typescript title label. Title page present dated 28th January 1960 noted in holograph ink as First Screenplay. 210 leaves with last page of text numbered 208. Mimeograph duplication rectos only. Pages Very Good plus wrapper Very Good bound internally with two spring binder clips. Warwick Film Productions unknown books
19087157Boston: L. C. Page & Company 1908. First Edition First Printing. First edition first printing - with "First Impression April 1908" stated on the copyright page. Measures approximately 7.75" x 5.25" with 429 numbered pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for protection and display.<br /> <br /> This book is in good plus condition. Moderate surface wear and staining to the boards. Previous owner's name on the top of the front pastedown and rear endpaper. Lacking half title page. Front end-paper has been professionally replaced and cloth professionally reinforced. Some spotting to the title page and dedication pages.<br /> <br /> "Anne of Green Gables" is the story Anne Shirley an orphan who was mistakenly sent to work as a farmhand at a farmhouse in Green Gables. Although siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had originally sent for a boy to help them run the farm they chose to keep Anne anyway and adopt her. This heartwarming tale chronicles her journey of overcoming and exceeding boundaries.<br /> <br /> Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.<br /> <br /> Inventory # P9-5. L. C. Page & Company unknown
