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18010010067France. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1801. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent edition of the French Republic Legal Bulletin from the early days of the Republic. The manuscript is entitled BULLETIN DES LOIS DE LA REPUBLIC Legal Bulletin of the Republic and was published according to the new revolutionary calendar on 22 Frimaire of Year 10 November 22 1801. This manuscript details 19 separate laws that were passed by the government of France a 5 member committee known as the Directory in the bloody days following the French Revolution. They deal with matters such as the following: No 1087 Loi qui autorize un echange de batimens nationaux et communaux dans la ville de Blois Law which authorizes an exchange of national and communal buildings in the city of BloisNo 1094 Arret portant qu'il se tiendra dans la commune de Curel department de la Haute Marne trois foires . Decree stating that there will be three fairs in the town of Curel department of Haute Marne.No 1101 Arret qui nomme le Jean-Bon Saint-Andre prefet du department du Mont Tonnerre Decree which appoints the Jean-Bon Saint-Andre prefect of the department of Mont TonnerreNo 1102 Arret qui retablit le bureau de guarantie de Terascon Decree that re-establishes the guaranty office of TerasconNo 1100 Arret qui ordonne le paiment de pensiones et secours accordes a des veuves d'invalides Decree that orders the payment of pensions and relief granted to widows of invalidsEach Decree begins with a reference to is source of authority in some cases Les Consuls de la Republique in others Au Nom du Peuple Francais Bonaparte premier Consul .The manuscript concludes with this assertion: Le premier Consul signe Bonaparte Par le premier Consul: le secretaire d'etat signe Hugues B. Maret. Le ministre de la gurerre signe Alex Berthier. Certifie conforme: Le Ministre de la Justice AbrialTranslation: The First Consul signed Bonaparte By the First Consul: the Secretary of State signed Hugues B. Maret. The minister of war signed Alex Berthier. Certified true: The Minister of Justice AbrialThis manuscript is interesting as the 4 years of rule by the Directory were years of turmoil chaos and continual warfare with other countries. In late 1795 there was a Royalist uprising that threatened to overturn the Directory. To save itself it called upon Napoleon Bonaparte to provide a defence of the National Constitution. Bonaparte used canons to disperse the mobs killing an estimated 1400 people in the streets. He was promoted to General commanding the French armies. Four years later he returned to overthrow the Directory and have himself installed as First Consul The Revolution was over. Napoleon had a profound impact on the development of the modern world. No place is this more evident than his detailed and extensive legal code known in France as the Code civil des Français and more commonly simply as the Napoleonic Code. Across Europe and in North America Province of Quebec Canada the Code is foundation of the legal systems in place. And its influence spread throughout Central and South America via Spanish and Portuguese colonies and to other parts of the world where it heavily influenced the laws of many of the countries. For a historian this is a superb look into the details that had to be mastered in building a new Republic even in the midst of a prolonged and immense war between the France and a coalition of all of its principal enemies. For a legal scholar or historian this is a wonderful piece of legal history part of the most far-reaching and important legal revisions in modern history. This manuscript is a single sheet measuring approximately 22 inches by 17 inches. Printed doublesided it is folded to create an octavo containing 16 pages. The folds have not been cut to separate out the pages. There is some slight staining and feathering along the outer edges. ; 22"x17"; 16 pages .
180200JT40France 1802. Year 11 of the French Revolution handwritten holograph letter from 'Le Liquidateuv general de la Dette publique' to 'Citizen Marechal munitionaire des hopitaux' in conquered Turin. Quite detailed with many references to large sums of monies. Marked "poste restante" a notation written on a letter indicating that the letter should be held at the post office until claimed by the addressee. In fine shape save for a number of precise folds. Autograph. Manuscript. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback
18070JT115France: None 1807. Stunning vignette on this near mint rare as such military edict printed in 1807 regarding the conscription of 1808. Signed in Print. Manuscript. Very Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. None Paperback
35872Paris: Histoire & Collections 2007. . 4to. pp.144 pictorial hardcover colour maps and illustrations; near-fine. Paris: Histoire & Collections, 2007. hardcover
1809000867cSCOTLAND IRELAND ENGLAND DUBLIN EDINBURGH UK. Good. 1809. On offer is a remarkable original 1809 - 1833 handwritten manuscript book once used by the British Army's 94th Regiment of Foot. This book contains all manner of writings relevant to the running and goings-on of the Regiment by the Officers. The book is rather eclectic containing standing orders regimental orders different charts and forms for payroll and other reportage for example on the conditions of the Dublin Garrison orders of the day direct communications between officers public requests for leave advancement of funds settling of accounts etc. public apologies for poor behavior copies of letters sent to superiors up to and including the Duke of York Commander of all His Majesty's Forces and many other of Britain's peerage and there are even personal reminiscences notes of reference for departing soldiers plus much much more. Most of the entries of personal notes and those for Day Book purposes are signed by all manner of officers and peerage; Colonels Captains Lords and many reference specific orders by the Supreme Commander of the Army or even the King. Most fascinating are the 'Memorialist' messages of certain officers writing in the 3rd person touting themselves while seeking favor. 164 pp of history and methodology of this noted British Army regiment contained in this entirely handwritten book. Most of the entries are circa 1809 - 1827 but the oldest entry in the book is dated Edinburgh Castle 1833 and is addressed to what appears to be 'My Dear Beaver' while the correspondent signs in initials F.M. late of St. Lucia. He makes reference to Mr. Beaver as the clergyman that baptized his 3 children. Also of note: on the very last page written upside down are a quote a note and an invitation dated Fort Charlotte 1825 to His Excellency Major General Blackwell by Mr. and Mrs. Murray. Many clues for the astute researcher will assuredly unveil many of the writers in this fascinating piece of British militaria. Save for the front cover being nearly detached and some loosened endpapers this book would be G. Truly one of the most exceptional pieces of manuscript militaria we have ever encountered.; English; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF MILITARY MILITARIA BRITISH ARMY 94TH REGIMENT SCOTLAND IRELAND DUBLIN GARRISON MAP MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown
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Scavenius, Bente edIn Pristine Condition. unknown
1816BTETM0002692London: Printed for the Author and sold by John Murray Albemarle Street 1816. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. quarto 4to 9 12 × 12 in 241 × 305 mm . Please email for Photographs or further information. Good - Original boards rebacked in pale cloth with printed paper spine label. Boards rubbed marked and edge-worn with bumping to corners and visible wear to extremities; nevertheless an appealing and authentic survival in its original format rather than a later dressed-up binding. Textblock sound and complete. Pages remain untrimmed / roughly cut. Small closed tear to the front free endpaper; minor repair and old inscription to the leaf following the title; occasional foxing and edge discoloration chiefly concentrated in one localized area as noted in the original sellers description; a few pencil annotations. Plates all present and generally attractive. A solid complete and increasingly uncommon copy of this curious Babylonian antiquarian work. Collation: 4 viii 164 5 pp. Complete: engraved title-vignette 4 engraved plates list of subscribers advertisement leaf at end. With engraved title-vignette and 4 engraved plates; the Tanjore plate in this copy is signed Barlow sculp. and acknowledged as copied from the designs of William Hodges. Please see Photos as part of condition report. References: NSTC 2M20921 WorldCat / OCLC 311710905 1816 1st Edition London RUINS OF BABYLON Observations Connected with Astronomy and Ancient History Sacred and Profane on the Ruins of Babylon As Recently Visited and Described by Claudius James Rich Esq. A substantial and uncommon early nineteenth-century antiquarian study of Babylon in which the Rev. Thomas Maurice uses the recent observations of Claudius James Rich to range across Biblical history ancient astronomy comparative religion and the monumental traditions of the ancient world. Complete with engraved title-vignette and four engraved plates including the supposed ruins of the Tower of Babel Persepolitan characters the Great Pagoda of Tanjore and a Mexican temple to the Sun and Moon. A characterful unsophisticated first edition in original boards rebacked and still very much the sort of copy collectors like: complete untrimmed and honest. By The Rev. Thomas Maurice A.M. Author Bio: Thomas Maurice 17541824 was a British cleric orientalist and antiquarian scholar best known for his Indian Antiquities and for his work at the British Museum where he served as assistant keeper / assistant librarian in the manuscripts department. His writings belong to the great age of late-Georgian comparative antiquarianism when Biblical chronology classical learning Asian studies and early archaeology were often brought into a single speculative framework. Synopsis: Work / historical context: Maurices Ruins of Babylon was published in response to the investigations of Claudius James Rich the East India Companys Resident at Baghdad whose examination of the site of Babylon is now widely regarded as a foundational moment in the modern study of Mesopotamian antiquity. Maurice takes Richs observations as the starting point for a broader inquiry into astronomy sacred and profane history ancient empire mythic memory and the architectural symbolism of stepped or pyramidal temple forms. The result is a distinctly early nineteenth-century synthesis: scholarly ambitious and often speculative but rich in historical curiosity and highly evocative of the periods encounter with the ancient Near East. Format: Hardcover quarto 4to 9 12 × 12 in 241 × 305 mm Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Language: English Published By: Printed for the Author and sold by John Murray Albemarle Street London Condition Report: Dust Jacket: No Jacket Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Good - Original boards rebacked in pale cloth with printed paper spine label. Boards rubbed marked and edge-worn with bumping to corners and visible wear to extremities; nevertheless an appealing and authentic survival in its original format rather than a later dressed-up binding. Textblock sound and complete. Pages remain untrimmed / roughly cut. Small closed tear to the front free endpaper; minor repair and old inscription to the leaf following the title; occasional foxing and edge discoloration chiefly concentrated in one localized area as noted in the original sellers description; a few pencil annotations. Plates all present and generally attractive. A solid complete and increasingly uncommon copy of this curious Babylonian antiquarian work. Collation: 4 viii 164 5 pp. Complete: engraved title-vignette 4 engraved plates list of subscribers advertisement leaf at end. With engraved title-vignette and 4 engraved plates; the Tanjore plate in this copy is signed Barlow sculp. and acknowledged as copied from the designs of William Hodges. Please see Photos as part of condition report. References: NSTC 2M20921 WorldCat / OCLC 311710905 SKU: BTETM0002692 Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5 L: 30 W: 25 Units: cm W: 2Kg Tracked Shipping Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request Printed for the Author, and sold by John Murray, Albemarle Street hardcover
18180JT114France 1818. 1818 formal ADS calling upon M. Rouen to present himself on the 3rd of June 1818 to the Court of Bourges of the 21st Division. Multiple signatures require further research. In good shape save for some soiling and slight discoloration. Autograph. Manuscript. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Paperback
Peter Michael HornungNot in perfect condition. unknown
18190TP83BCharenton France 1819. Dated September 17th 1819 Doctor Dumanpan writes Monsiuer Mirbel Director General of the Ministry of the Interior advising the Minister that Madame Gensur is in need of government assistance as she is in failing health. Handwritten notes in the margin acknowledge the message has been circulated accordingly to the request. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS 1792-1872. Born in 1792 Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every book in the world" he declared to a friend. He very nearly succeeded. His collection ultimately grew to more than 100000 books and at least 60000 manuscripts. As a result of his extravagant purchases Sir Thomas was permanently on the verge of bankruptcy and was constantly pursued by creditors. So many books arrived at his house that it was impossible to unpack his acquisitions much less keep pace with them. Visiting scholars driven to distraction would spend days hunting for an elusive text in the dusty heaps that filled every room. Because Sir Thomas has a morbid dread of fire most of his collection was housed in coffinlike boxes that could be carted away quickly. Visitors to Middle Hill were struck too by the presence of numerous logs a ploy he used to lure beetles away from his books. As Sir Thomas relentlessly pursued his passion the house itself began to crumble and its floors started to sag under the cast weight of hundreds of tons of paper. His neglect of Middle Hill was partly deliberate however. Sir Thomas's chief enemy in life James Halliwell had married his daughter against his wishes. It appears that Halliwell was in Sir Thomas' eyes the worst kind of criminal a book thief who had stolen valuable works from university libraries and even from his father-in-law. Having no sons Sir Thomas was unable to prevent Halliwell from inheriting his estate. To ensure that his detested heir would never receive anything of value Sir Thomas's solution was to allow Middle Hill to fall unto complete disrepair. He even went so far as to chop down and sell for lumber the centuries-old oak trees that lined the majestic mile-long drive to his home. In 1863 Sir Thomas decided to move - in order to accommodate his books. With the aid of 160 men 103 wagonloads of books and papers drawn by 230 horses the books were lumbered from Middle Hill top their new estate in nearby Cheltenham. It is said that for years afterwards the countryside was littered with the remains of carts that had collapsed under the sheer weight of the Phillipps collection. Sir Thomas continues to add to his library until his death in 1872. After Sir Thomas's death his immediate family had no room for his collection. So vast was the library that although individual items and large sections were sold privately or through numerous auction sales the Phillipps collection is still being sold more than a century after the death of its owner. In the course of its sales many treasures have come to light. As late as 1964 part of the long-lost and unique medieval manuscript of the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses appeared and was subsequently reunited with its other half at Magdalen College Oxford. Once destined for destruction as worthless wastepaper this and many other priceless works were saved by the single-minded obsession of the greatest bibliomaniac of all time. Autograph. Manuscript. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback
18190TP83AParis 1819. Dated October 18th 1819 Jean-Baptiste Regnault physician to Louis XVIII writes an official missive to the Director of the Annals of Architecture regarding an unstated 'deal' that has been proposed and now accepted. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS 1792-1872. Born in 1792 Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every book in the world" he declared to a friend. He very nearly succeeded. His collection ultimately grew to more than 100000 books and at least 60000 manuscripts. As a result of his extravagant purchases Sir Thomas was permanently on the verge of bankruptcy and was constantly pursued by creditors. So many books arrived at his house that it was impossible to unpack his acquisitions much less keep pace with them. Visiting scholars driven to distraction would spend days hunting for an elusive text in the dusty heaps that filled every room. Because Sir Thomas has a morbid dread of fire most of his collection was housed in coffinlike boxes that could be carted away quickly. Visitors to Middle Hill were struck too by the presence of numerous logs a ploy he used to lure beetles away from his books. As Sir Thomas relentlessly pursued his passion the house itself began to crumble and its floors started to sag under the cast weight of hundreds of tons of paper. His neglect of Middle Hill was partly deliberate however. Sir Thomas's chief enemy in life James Halliwell had married his daughter against his wishes. It appears that Halliwell was in Sir Thomas' eyes the worst kind of criminal a book thief who had stolen valuable works from university libraries and even from his father-in-law. Having no sons Sir Thomas was unable to prevent Halliwell from inheriting his estate. To ensure that his detested heir would never receive anything of value Sir Thomas's solution was to allow Middle Hill to fall unto complete disrepair. He even went so far as to chop down and sell for lumber the centuries-old oak trees that lined the majestic mile-long drive to his home. In 1863 Sir Thomas decided to move - in order to accommodate his books. With the aid of 160 men 103 wagonloads of books and papers drawn by 230 horses the books were lumbered from Middle Hill top their new estate in nearby Cheltenham. It is said that for years afterwards the countryside was littered with the remains of carts that had collapsed under the sheer weight of the Phillipps collection. Sir Thomas continues to add to his library until his death in 1872. After Sir Thomas's death his immediate family had no room for his collection. So vast was the library that although individual items and large sections were sold privately or through numerous auction sales the Phillipps collection is still being sold more than a century after the death of its owner. In the course of its sales many treasures have come to light. As late as 1964 part of the long-lost and unique medieval manuscript of the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses appeared and was subsequently reunited with its other half at Magdalen College Oxford. Once destined for destruction as worthless wastepaper this and many other priceless works were saved by the single-minded obsession of the greatest bibliomaniac of all time. Autograph. Manuscript. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback
Anne-Louise SommerIn Pristine Condition. unknown
3731784<p>Philadelphia May 15 1821. Certificate; completed in manuscript. 10¾ x 8¾ inches. Wove paper; with blind stamped seal. Some closed tears at fold lines; right margin chipped no text loss; an old mend touches one signature; fair to good.</p> <p>Certificate of election to The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture—the oldest agricultural society in the United States—issued to Henry Simpson as a “Resident Member.†An illustration by J.J. Barralet at the top engraved by William Harrison shows an idyllic farm scene with a farmer stacking hay a plough a harrow and the coat of arms of the society. The plough motif is repeated on the seal at the bottom of the certificate.</p> <p>The document is signed by U.S. District Court Judge Richard Peters 1744–1828 charter member and then-president of The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture. Peters was an officer of the Continental Congress and a delegate to the Congress of the Confederation. In 1776 Peters was made secretary of the Board of War; becoming a full member in 1777. Lawyer and abolitionist Roberts Vaux 1786–1836 signs as the society’s secretary.</p> <p>The newly elected member may be Henry Simpson 1790–1868 who wrote The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians now Deceased in 1859.</p> unknown
18230001421Leeward Island Station. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1823. Unbound. On offer is a super original 1823 manuscript letter handwritten by a staff member of Sir Thomas John Cochrane 1789-1872 Royal British Navy officer and Governor of Newfoundland from 1825-1834. He would have had this letter written for him while in command of the Leeward Island Station which had been handed over to him by Sir Edward Owen in late 1822. He would remain in command of this station until he returned to England in late 1824. The letter was written to one Captain Porter and is transcribed below: "Sir Thomas Cochrane presents his compliments to Captain Porter. He thinks he heard Captain Porter mention that he had information about Pirates in the neighbourhood the particulars of which Sir Thomas forgot to ask Captain Peters who might oblige Sir Thomas by favouring him with any information he may be at liberty to disclose Sir Thomas not having the means of posessing such Intelligence there being neither English Coastal or Merchants at this port." dated March 7 1823. It is signed by an unknown secretary of Sir Cochrane's. This letter is an important piece of both British naval and political history as well as Canadian history as Cochrane was a key figure in Newfoundlands early days. BIO NOTES: Sir Thomas John Cochrane 1789-1872 son of Admiral Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane 1758-1832 was a British Royal Navy officer and politician. He became Governor of Newfoundland from 1825-1834. During that time he was a controversial figure and helped establish representative government. He was elected as a Conservative MP for Ipswich Suffolk in England and was in office from 1839-1841. Other highlights of his career include his time as second in command and then commander-in-chief of the China Station 1842-47 and commander-in-chief for Portsmouth 1852-55. Cochrane became Admiral of the Fleet in 1865. In his personal life Cochrane married Matilda Ross later Wishart and they had two sons including the well-known Alexander Cochrane-Wishart-Baillie 1816-1890 and two daughters. Sir Thomas John Cochrane is often confused for his cousin cousin of Lord Thomas Cochrane Earl of Dundonald 1775-1860. ; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: MARINE PIRACY NAVAL BRITISH ROYAL NAVY NAVAL HISTORY PIRATES PRIVATEERS PATRICK O'BRIAN CAPTAIN JACK AUBREY HORATIO HORNBLOWER COCHRANE LOUP DES MERS NAPOLEON NAPOLEONIC ERA NAPOLEONIC WARS EARL OF DUNDONALD HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY Archive Lot antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel; Signed by Author . unknown
1823BTETM0001846London: C. and J. Rivington : J Nunn : J. Scatcherd : Longman Hurst Rees Orme and brown : T. Cadell : E. Jeffery and Son : Harvey and Darton : E. Williams : T. Boosey and Sons : R. Scholey : W. Stewart : W. Ginger : Baldwin Cradock and Joy : J. Harris and Son : Sherwood Jones and Co. : G. and W.B. Whittaker : Simpkin and Marshall : E. Edwards : B. Reynolds : T. Hill 1823. 5th Edition or Later Reprint. Leather. Good/No Jacket. octodecimo or eighteenmo 18mo 4 × 6 12 in 102 × 165 mm . Thomas Bewick. Please email for Photographs or further information. Good - Previous owner inscription on FEP. Some bumps and rubbing to boards. Front board attached but weak hinge. Collation: pp. 224 Please see Photos as part of condition report. 1823 Reprint FABLES By The Late Mr Gay Author Bio: John Gay 30 June 1685 4 December 1732 was an English poet and dramatist and member of the Scriblerus Club. He is best remembered for The Beggar's Opera 1728 a ballad opera. The characters including Captain Macheath and Polly Peachum became household names Illustrated By: Thomas Bewick Illustrator Bio: Synopsis: 2 parts in 1 volume; pagination is continuous. Brown calf binding. Illustrated throughout with wood engravings attributed to Thomas and John Bewick. With Gay's dedication to Prince William Augustus Duke of Cumberland. Format: Leather octodecimo or eighteenmo 18mo 4 × 6 12 in 102 × 165 mm Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Language: English Published By: C. and J. Rivington : J Nunn : J. Scatcherd : Longman Hurst Rees Orme and brown : T. Cadell : E. Jeffery and Son : Harvey and Darton : E. Williams : T. Boosey and Sons : R. Scholey : W. Stewart : W. Ginger : Baldwin Cradock and Joy : J. Harris and Son : Sherwood Jones and Co. : G. and W.B. Whittaker : Simpkin and Marshall : E. Edwards : B. Reynolds : T. Hill London Condition Report: Dust Jacket: No Jacket Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Good - Previous owner inscription on FEP. Some bumps and rubbing to boards. Front board attached but weak hinge. Collation: pp. 224 Please see Photos as part of condition report. SKU: BTETM0001846 Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5 L: 30 W: 25 Units: cm W: 2Kg Tracked Shipping Insurance Coverage as per Customer Request C. and J. Rivington : J, Nunn : J. Scatcherd : Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and brown : T. Cadell : E. Jeffery and Son : Harvey a hardcover
1829507894Knight and Lacey London 1829. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. The Mechanics' Magazine in October 1829 documented one of the most pivotal moments in railway history the Rainhill Trials a competition held to determine the best locomotive for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. This event showcased several steam engines : The Rocket designed by Robert Stephenson won the competition and established a standard for future steam engines. It introduced a multi-tubular boiler improving efficiency and speed. The Sans Pareil built by Timothy Hackworth this locomotive was a strong contender but was ultimately less efficient than the Rocket and The Novelty designed by John Braithwaite and John Ericsson this locomotive was lightweight and innovative but suffered mechanical failures during the trials. The Rainhill Trials proved that locomotives were feasible for railway transport shaping the future of rail travel and marking the beginning of the age of speed transforming how people lived worked and travelled. Three complete issues of the Mechanics' Magazine No's 323 324 & 325 for October 1829. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Knight and Lacey unknown
Marianne SaabyeNot in perfect condition. unknown
1830350540Knight and Lacey London 1830-31. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. The Rainhill Trials of 1829 were a landmark event in railway history but the subsequent reports in Mechanics' Magazine from 1830 and 1831 provided deeper insights into the development of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway including its construction costs and early operations. These reports covered ; Preparatory experiments leading up to the railway's full operation ; Detailed descriptions of the railway infrastructure and engineering challenges ; The opening of the railway including the tragic accident that led to the death of William Huskisson a prominent politician ; The performance of the engines including Stephenson's Northumbrian which played a crucial role in early railway operations ; The locomotive designs by Stephenson Braithwaite and Ericsson showcasing innovations in steam-powered transport ; The commencement of goods transport marking the railway's transition into commercial use : and incidents such as derailments including those involving The Meteor and The William the Fourth highlighting early challenges in railway safety. These reports were invaluable in documenting the early successes and setbacks of railway transport shaping future developments in locomotive engineering and railway management. The collection consists of the following complete issues: No. 372 Sept 25th 32 pages; No. 373 Oct 2nd 16 pages; No. 375 Oct 16th 16 pages; No. 378 Nov 6th 16 pages; No. 380 Nov 20th 16 pages; No. 384 Dec 18th 16 pages No. 389 Jan 22nd 16 pages; 1830 & 1831. These seven issues continue the contemporary reporting in this journal of the Rainhill Trials and the development of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. The Rainhill Trials held in October 1829 aimed to test George Stephenson's assertion that locomotives would be the best motive power for the nearly completed Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Five locomotives participated running along a one mile stretch of level track at Rainhill Lancashire. Stephenson's Rocket was the only locomotive to complete the trials and was declared the winner. Consequently the directors of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway decided that locomotives should operate services on their new line awarding George and Robert Stephenson the contract to produce them. The opening ceremony of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway on 15 September 1830 was a significant event attracting notable figures from the government and industry including the Prime Minister the Duke of Wellington. The day began with a procession of eight trains departing from Liverpool for Manchester. The parade was led by Northumbrian driven by George Stephenson and included Phoenix driven by his son Robert; North Star driven by his brother Robert Sr.; and Rocket driven by assistant engineer Joseph Locke. Unfortunately the day was marred by the death of William Huskisson the Member of Parliament for Liverpool who was struck and killed by Rocket at Parkside. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Knight and Lacey unknown
0012000United States Legislature. Fair with no dust jacket. Hardcover. On offer is an autograph album circa 1830-1861 coinciding with the 29th through 34th United States Congresses which ran from 1845 to 1857. The autographs contained within include 262 United States Senators and Congressmen. The majority of the autographs do not have accompanying dates however one signer dated their entry 1843 and another dated their entry 1850. This album provides a quintessential glimpse into Antebellum Period US politics. It is clear to see from the signatures and accompanying notation of the state from which each signer hails some also note their home towns that the American legislature is still fully functional at this point. The album is easy to navigate as the owner has had all the Senators sign at the beginning of the album and then left a few blank pages before having Congressmen sign in the later pages of the album. The owner was able to gather 46 signatures of Senators from Alabama Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Ohio Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Mississippi Missouri North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia and Wisconsin. The owner then gathered 216 signatures from Congressmen from from Alabama Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Missouri North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia and Wisconsin. Some highlights of the Senators category include: - John Bell U. S. Secretary of War as "Jno: Bell / of Tennessee" on page 6- Lewis Cass U. S. Secretary of State as "Lewis Cass" on page 2- Salmon P. Chase U. S. Secretary of Treasury and Supreme Court Chief Justice as "S. P. Chase / Ohio" on page 1- Thomas Corwin U. S. Secretary of Treasury as "Tho Corwin / Lebanon / Ohio" on page 1- Hannibal Hamlin U. S. Vice President U. S. Minister to Spain and Governor of Maine as "H. Hamlin / Maine" on page 3- Robert M. T. Hunter Confederate Secretary of State as "R M T Hunter / Virginia" on page 4- William R. King U. S. Vice President as "William R. King / of Alabama" on page 1Senators of other historical importance include: - Roger Sherman Baldwin Governor of Connecticut as "Roger Sherman Baldwin / of Connecticut" on page 8- Thomas Hart Benton U. S. Senator from Missouri from 1821-1851 as "Thomas H. Benton / U. S. Senate / Mri." on page 3- Andrew P. Butler co-author of the Kansas-Nebraska Act as "A. P. Butler / of South Carolina" on page 4- James Cooper Union General as "James Cooper / Penna." on page 5- William L. Dayton U. S. Minister to France as "Wm. L. Dayton / Trenton N. Jersey" on page 7- Augustus Dodge U. S. Ambassador to Spain as "A. C. Dodge / Iowa" on page 8- Henry Dodge Governor of Wisconsin Territory as "Henry Dodge / Wisconsin" on page 2- Stephen A. Douglas who defeated Abraham Lincoln for Senator as " S. A. Douglas / Chicago / Illinois" on page 6- Alpheus Felch Governor of Michigan as "Alpheus Felch / Michigan" on page 2- Henry S. Foote Governor of Mississippi as "HS Foote / Miss" on page 7- John P. Hale U. S. Minister to Spain as "John P. Hale / Dover N. H." on page 8- George W. Jones U. S. Minister to New Grenada as "Geo. W. Jones / S. U. S. / Dubuque / Iowa" on page 1- Thomas G. Pratt Governor of Maryland as "Thomas G. Pratt / Maryland" on page 1- Pierre Soulé U. S. Minister to Spain as "Pierre Soulé" on page 7- James Whitcomb Indiana Governor as "Jas. Whitcomb / Indiana" on page 2- David Levy Yulee the first elected U. S. Senator of Jewish ancestry as "D. L. Yulee / Florida" on page 3Some highlights of signatures among the Congressmen include: - Albert Gallatin Brown Governor of Mississippi Confederate Senator from Mississippi page 28- Howell Cobb U. S. Secretary of the Treasury Governor of Georgia President of Provisional Confederate States Congress page 9- Winfield S. Featherston Confederate Brigadier General page 32- Isham G. Harris Governor of Tennessee page 15- David S. Kaufman 1st U. S. Congressman from Texas from 1846-1851 page 24- Humphrey Marshall Confederate Brigadier General U. S. Minister to Qing Empire page 31- Lafayette McMullen Governor of Washington Territory page 49- Charles S. Morehead Governor of Kentucky page 30- James Lawrence Orr Governor of South Carolina Confederate Senator from South Carolina U. S. Ambassador to Russia page 24- Frederick P. Stanton Acting Governor of Kansas Territory page 33- Alexander H. Stephens Vice President of Confederacy from 1862-1865 Governor of Georgia page 35- Thaddeus Stevens the well-known Radical Republican page 40- Robert Toombs Confederate Secretary of State page 53. The album may have belonged to Hugo Jackson of Chicago. His signature is found separated from the politicians on a late page in the album. Our informal research was unable to discover any further biographical data on Jackson. This acquisition comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff a premier authenticator who works with authentication services including PSA and JSA James Spence Authentications as well as numerous auction houses. The diary has a leather cover in good condition save for some small marks and scuffing. The binding shows signs of age and there is loss to the spine see photos. Many of the pages of the album are very loose or have come detached. There are some small ink stains throughout. Overall fair condition. Measurement: 6.375" x 7.875" x .75". ; Autograph; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; Signed by Author . hardcover
18340010174Kingdom OF Sardinia. Good with no dust jacket. 1834. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting Royal Decree regarding the export of hemp seed in early 19th century Europe. This decree was issued in July 1834 by the Royal Office of Accounts of the Kingdom of Savoy. It deals with the export of hemp seed a grain crop that was traded on the grain markets across Europe. The decree says: Manifest de la royale chambre des comptes portant permission d'exporter le chenevis moyennant le payement d'un droit de sortie de six livres le quintal. Translation: Manifesto of the royal chamber of accounts bearing permission to export the hemp seed by paying an exit fee of six pounds per hundredweightThe decree goes on to say: Sa Majeste ayant ete informee que l'exportation du Chenevis dont la recolte dans ses Etats Royaux peut exceder la quantite necessaire pour les semailles serait avantageuse a la agriculture en ce qu'elle formerait un objet de commerce actif a l'etranger a daigne par son Billet Royal en date du 10 de ce mois Nous communiquer ses Determination Souveraines a cet egard et Nous charger de les porter a la connaissance du public par notre ManifesteTranslation: His Majesty having been informed that the export of Hemp Seed whose harvest in his Royal States may exceed the quantity necessary for sowing would be advantageous to agriculture in that it would form an object of active trade abroad deigns by his Royal Ticket dated the 10th of this month to communicate to us his Sovereign Determinations in this regard and to instruct us to bring them to the attention of the public by our Manifesto. Further it states: L'exportation de la semence du Chanvre sera desormais permise moyenannt le payment d'un droit de sortie de six livres la quintal Translation: Export of hemp seed will now be permitted subject to payment of an exit fee of six pounds per hundredweight. What this document hints at is a general liberalization in the Kingdom of Sardinia. Charles Albert reigned as King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy between 1831 and 1849. Although a very conservative person he made efforts to modernize his Kingdom and this included reducing taxes on grain and a general liberalizing of commerce. Also at this time Giuseppe Mazzini was beginning to organize his drive to unite the many small states on the peninsula to form the country of Italy. The document measures 7.5 inches by 5.0 inches. It is a 4 page printed document with text printed on two pages. There is a little staining along the edges but nothing to interfere with text. The document bears the arms of the Kingdom of Sardinia. ; 7.5"x5"; 2 pages . unknown
1933129846Toronto 1933. Calendar. Artist: A.B. Kelly from a drawing by W.H. Bartlett 1830. Entire calendar 18" X 26". Image 15" X 12.5". Copyrighted 1933 the Canadian Bank of Commerce. In good condition. White wrinkle lines coming from edges a few which have cracked. Tear at bottom left and bottom right corners. Minor wrippling. Date pad only contains December the rest have been removed. Metal hanger at top and bottom. Shows a lovely view of Toronto from Coopers Wharf which was finished in 1817. Painted with soft pinks and blue which set the city in a very romantic light. The Canadian Bank of Commerce merged with the Imperial Bank of Canada in 1961 to form the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CIBC 1933 unknown
1835373895Salmon London 1835. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. 32 Pages with woodcuts. Small piece missing from inner margin of first leaf with no loss of text. See pictures for detail. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine;. Salmon unknown
