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183724374Washington: Blair & Rivers prs. 1837. 8vo. 3 pp. <br><br>A motion submitted by Thomas Morris having to do with slavery "as it exists in the souther and western States is a moral and political evil" and the right and need of everyone to abolish it.<br>Â Â Â Â Drop-title. At head of title: 25th Congress 2nd session. Senate. Top right corner in square brackets: 54. Removed from a nonce volume. Blair & Rivers, prs. unknown books
184013990Washington: Blair & Rives printers 1840. 8vo. 2 pp. <br><br>A "second partial report on the resolution of the Senate dated April 18 1836 directing a survey of 'the most eligible site for fortifications on Lake Champlain near the Province of Lower Canada suitable for the defence of the commerce of said lake within the United States;' and calling for 'the proper estimates of the expense necessary for the erection and arming such fortifications.'" Contains the letter of transmittal of J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War; the report of Jos. G. Totten Colonel and Chief Engineer; and the report of G. Bomford Col. of Ordnance. Government document: 26th Congress 2d Session. Senate. 34. Removed from a nonce volume; two small holes at inner margin not touching text; inner edge a little irregular. Ink numeral at upper right corner of first page. Light spotting. Blair & Rives, printers unknown books
1888178320Philadelphia: Ferris Brothers 1888. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. blue cloth with gilt; minimal edgewear; previous owner's name in pencil on the first page; an attractive copy. Very Good binding. Ferris Brothers unknown books
180118763Washington 1801. 8vo. 6 pp. 2 ff.; 3 fold. ff. <br><br>Second document signed by the Registers Office of the Treasury Department. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 1533 & 1475. Removed from a nonce volume. Pencilled librarian's notation on title-page. Last folding leaf with mild spotting detaching from binding. Very good. unknown books
183418683Washington: Pr. by Gales & Seaton 1834. 8vo. 16 pp. <br><br>Government document: 23d Congress 2d Session. Doc. No. 1. Ho. of Reps. Removed from a nonce volume. Mild spotting. Ink numeral on top margin of p. 1. Pr. by Gales & Seaton unknown books
181618662Washington: William A. Davis 1816. 8vo. 2 pp. <br><br>Concerning the petitioners prayer that an extension be granted to their patent on certain mill improvements because of an extended legal action which deprived them of their rights under the original term of the patent. Government document: House document United States. Congress. House; 14th Congress 1st session no. 15. "15" printed at head of title. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 39635. Removed from a nonce volume; gutter margin a little irregular; foxing. Faint rubber-stamp of the War Department Library on first page. Pages with light browning around impression and on edges. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation on first page. Good condition. William A. Davis unknown books
181724444Washington: William A. Davis 1817. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>Gurdon Saltonstall Mumford and his fellow ship owners seek reciprocity in shipping rights and also some protectionism. Included here is: "The memorial of ship-owners and others interested in foreign commerce convened by public notice at the Tontine Coffee House in the city of New-York the 17th January 1817."<br>Â Â Â Â Caption title. At head of title in square brackets: 49. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 42666. Removed from a nonce volume. William A. Davis] unknown books
181724316Washington: William A. Davis 1817. 8vo. 8 pp. <br><br>In addition to the specifics on duties on carriages present on pp. 6-8 is a "General view of the internal duties for 1815." Caption title. At head of title in square brackets: 79. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 42703. Removed from a nonce volume. William A. Davis] unknown books
181118681Various places: A. & G. Way printers 1811. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>Concerns a patent renewal for an invention known as Tyler's patent wry-fly-wheel which "has been found to be very useful in the mechanism of corn wheat and paper mills. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 24312. Removed from a nonce volume. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation on title-page. A very good copy. A. & G. Way, printers unknown books
181318900Washington City: Pr. by Roger C. Weightman 1813. 8vo. 14 pp.; 1 fold. leaf. <br><br>John Myer Bowers served as a Congressman to New York's 15th Congressional District from 26 May 1813 to 20 December 1813. He filled the vacancy caused by the death of Representative-elect William Dowse until Isaac William Jr. who successfully contested the election succeeded him.<br>Â Â Â Â Folded leaf with caption Fifteenth Congressional District contains "a true copy of the canvass from the original returns . of the votes given at the last election . for a representative . to supply the vacancy in the 13th Congress . occasioned by the death of William Dowse Esqr." Signed in type: "State of New York Secretarys Office. Archd. Campbell dep. secretary."<br>Â Â Â Â Printed at head of title: 3. Government document: House document United States. Congress. House; 13th Congress 2nd session no. 3. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 30337. Removed from a nonce volume. Title-page with a librarian's lightly pencilled notation. A little toned around impression with light foxing small spots. Pr. by Roger C. Weightman unknown books
180915710Washington City: Pr. by Roger C. Weightman 1809. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>Resolution repudiating Francis J. Jackson's circular letter of 13 November 1809. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 19034. Removed from a nonce volume. Librarian's lightly pencilled notation on title-page. Very light foxing. Pr. by Roger C. Weightman unknown books
181118688Washington City: Pr. by R. C. Weightman 1811. 8vo. 8 pp. <br><br>The letter from the chargé d'affaires to the Secretary of State is dated December 11 1810 and that to the French Minister December 10 1810. The 2 letters from the consulate are dated December 6 and December 14 1810. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 24234. Removed from a nonce volume. Librarian's pencilled notation in top margin of p. 1. Very good. Pr. by R. C. Weightman unknown books
184011777Washington: Blair & Rives printers 1840. 8vo. 5 pp. <br><br>Government document: 26th Congress 1st Session. Senate. 608. Removed from a nonce volume; two holes in inner margin not touching text. Light foxing. First page with number inked in upper right corner by an early hand. Blair & Rives, printers unknown books
183818148Washington: Blair & Rives printers 1838. 8vo. 9 pp. <br><br>Consists of the forwarding letter of the Acting Secretary of War the report of the chief engineer Charles Gratiot and a tabular statement on pp. 49 listing the fortifications completed under construction works proposed to complete the system of defense etc. Government document: 25th Congress 2d Session. Senate. 412. Removed from a nonce volume. Ink numeral at top right corner of p. 1. A librarian's ink notation on p. 9. Very good. Blair & Rives, printers unknown books
184714847Washington: Ritchie & Heiss printers 1847. 8vo. 5 pp. <br><br>Letter signed in type: "W. L. Marcy Secretary of War." Includes a table pp. 35 of the volunteer force mustered into service under the act of 13 May 1846 showing the number discharged killed in battle died of wounds disease etc. Government document: 29th Congress 2d Session. Doc. No. 42. Ho. of Reps. War Dept. Removed from a nonce volume. Ink numeral in top margin of p. 1. Very good. Ritchie & Heiss, printers unknown books
180915707City of Washington: A. & G. Way printers 1809. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>Concerns an increase in pay for the petitioner. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 19068. Removed from a nonce volume leaves separated; inner margin irregular. Shallow chips and tears along edges not affecting text. Fold mark across lower inner corner. Librarian's lightly pencilled notations on title-page and p. 3. Ink numeral in top margin of title-page. A. & G. Way, printers unknown books
181216600Washington City: Pr. by R. C. Weightman 1812. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br><br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Shaw & Shoemaker 27340. Removed from a nonce volume. First leaf separating with one corner folded. Title-page with a librarian's lightly pencilled notation. Pr. by R. C. Weightman unknown books
1949238992Richmond VA: Commonwealth of Virginia 1949. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. contents clean and tight; B000RKZBTS. Very Good binding. Commonwealth of Virginia unknown books
189812340Washington DC: United States Geological Survey 1898. Soft cover. Good. 44 pages. Descriptive text only; NO MAP. Wrappers are chipped tornand taped at the spine. Internals very good. Includes sections on the geology and geography of the area with attention to the rivers climatic conditions roots to the Klondike original deposits or quartz veins placer deposits probable extent of gold bearing deposits other metals than gold and coal and lignite. United States Geological Survey paperback books
18801253Milwaukee WI c. 1880. Cards. Illustrated card. Good. 13.5 x 8 cm. Small illustrated black and white cardstock with lavish menu on rear. Built in 1867 by John Plankinton a prosperous meat packer one time partner with Philip Armour. Back of menu has some residue front is clean. <br/><br/> unknown books
1898264728Whittet and Shepperson 1898. Stapled Pamphlet. Stapled pamphlet. Whittet and Shepperson unknown books
19701322San Leandro CA: City of San Leandro 1970. Softcover. Very good. 16 pp with illustrations subscription form laid in in original illustrated wrappers. One of two staples in binding missing light handling wear to wrappers; contents clean. Periodical created as part of the city's Centennial celebration. Main article in this issue is "Anthony Chabot" by Walter B. Petersen. City of San Leandro unknown books
19711327San Leandro CA: City of San Leandro 1971. Softcover. Very Good. 39 pp with illustrations subscription form in original illustrated wrappers. Very light handling wear internally clean and sound. A compilation of "San Leandro Recollections" articles assembled to celebrate the city's 99th anniversary. City of San Leandro unknown books
1975212217Charlottesville VA: University Press of Virginia 1975. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. No markings in text. Very Good binding. University Press of Virginia unknown books
19848030Asheville NC: Friends of Anthony Lord / The Asheville Art Museum 1984. First Edition First Printing. Paperback. Near fine in pictorial staple-bound wrappers. Some light spotting to covers. Thin oblong quarto. 19 3 pp. Photograph of of Anthony Lord by Doris Ulmann reproduced on title page; illustrated throughout with black & white reproductions. <br/><br/> (Friends of Anthony Lord / The Asheville Art Museum) paperback books
