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183027456Boston: Boston Chemical Printing Company 1830. 12" x 11" broadside poem printed on white cotton cloth in two columns. A decorative rectangular border surrounds the poem. The inside border is surrounded by twenty vignettes in oval borders. Vignettes include animals such as a fox and an owl as well as scenes such as a soldier leading an army a king holding his scepter a face in the clouds blowing wind at the trees. Spotted at lower left corner and another light spot. Very Good. <br/><br/> This poem is a dialogue between Charles and Father concerning the reformation of Neighbor Joe a former drunk who would curse and beat his wife and children. He told Father that through the example of his eldest daughter Emeline a student in the Sabbath School and follower of the Bible he was able to ask God for forgiveness and change his wicked ways.<br/>OCLC 30730589 4- AAS Mass. Hist. Soc. Yale Brown as of December 2018. Benes Textiles in New England II page 200. Boston Chemical Printing Company unknown books
1767313300Boston: Printed by Mein and Fleeming 1767. 2 pp. prospectus printed recto and verso of a single sheet. 4to 10-1/2 x 8 inches. Damage at edges with loss to text month October missing from heading lower corner torn away with loss to"G" in Fleeming in imprint a few letters lost from right margin on recto and 12 lines affected on verso toned and stained. Signed "Mich. Franklin 1768" at top of recto. 2 pp. prospectus printed recto and verso of a single sheet. 4to 10-1/2 x 8 inches. Early American newspaper prospectus. Rare early American newspaper prospectus announcing publication of The Boston Chronicle a weekly Loyalist paper. "John Mein a bookseller was the publisher and John Fleeming the printer. With the beginning of the second year the size of the paper was enlarged to folio and it was publihsed every Monday and Thursday and was the first newspaper to be published twice a week in New-England. To avoid popular resentment of his political views Mein was forced to leave the country before the close of its second year and the paper was continued by Fleeming in the name of the firm until its publication ceased on the 25th of June 1770" Evans.<br/><br/>The five "conditions" listed on the recto detail the general design of the paper - that it will be printed on high quality demy paper with specially designed type 8 pages in quarto priced at 6 shillings and 8 pence printed every Monday and delivered to subscrribers with care. The verso with text in three columns outlines a plan of the contents of the paper including coverage of current events and issues essays on moral subjects notices on newly published books poetry etc. Ford Broadsides 1418; Shipton-Mooney 41736; Bristol B2787 recording 4 copie; Evans 10565 for newspaper Printed by Mein and Fleemin[g] unknown books
1977176989Boston MA: BCLSA 1977. Single 8.5x11 inch sheet mimeographed both sides folded in thirds for mailing address label at bottom of reverse else very good condition. Includes a note on the campaign to get First National Bank of Boston to divest and plans for a May Day demonstration against apartheid. BCLSA unknown books
185936777Boston 1859. 12pp stitched minor wear Very Good.<br/><br/> The claims of the project's advocates are filled with "misrepresentations" "greatly exaggerated and incorrect." It is "a matter of astonishment" that such deceptions have been at all successful. The characters and careers of Gisborne and Smith are notable for frauds and dishonor. The Boston Merchants should abandon their association with these men and end their "complicity" with the "swindle."<br/>OCLC 63998547 1- Cornell 191283024 1- AAS as of April 2020. unknown books
193374633Boston:: Boston Cooking School Magazine Co. Very Good. 1933. Paperback. Black and white illustrations throughout. Original subscription slip laid in. Short edge tear to the covers at the base of the spine else very good in illustrated stapled wraps. . Boston Cooking School Magazine Co., paperback books
1809106397<p>Pamphlet 12mo original marbled stiff wrappers 168 pp. Lacking map bookplate on front pastedown wear soiling and fading to binding with edge wear and some splitting at spine tear on one leaf foxing and toning; good overall. Scarce Boston directory published in 1809 does not appear in auction records. With period bookplate of E Loring Richards. Includes a listing of streets and wharves. Lists some important people from the period including John Quincy Adams Paul Revere and John Hancock.</p> Edward Cotton, books
183530636Boston: David Hooton.Printer.Merchants' Hall 1835. 12pp stitched in contemporary plain yellow wrappers. Title page vignette of the Department dousing a house fire. Very Good plus.<br/><br/> This rare Charter of an early mutual aid society evidently located only at the Boston Public Library was established to assist injured Boston firemen who "are liable in the discharge of their duty to many casualties to which citizens generally are not exposed." <br/> The pamphlet prints the 1830 Act of the Legislature incorporating the Association; Edward Prescott George Dearborn and Jonathan A. Davis are the named incorporators. The Articles render every Boston fireman eligible for membership. Annual dues are fifty cents. Injured members are barred from negotiating directly with the City Government for financial assistance: that's the job of the Association the names of whose officers are printed at page 12. Thomas C. Amory was President of the Board of Trustees.<br/>OCLC 33064696 1- Boston Public 1038097739 also Boston Public as of October 2019. AI 30581 1- Boston Public. Not in Sabin or on AAS's online web site. David Hooton...Printer...Merchants' Hall unknown books
1825102273<p>Letter sheets 8" x 12" 3 pages plus integral address leaf. Extensive tape repairs to folds mostly archival tape but some regular tape too which has caused a little browning in areas long tear obscures writers signature but partially visible creased normal aging and browning remnant of wax seal; otherwise good or better. The letter is to Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy 1772-1864 a future head of Harvard and served eight years in Congress. It appears after becoming Boston's mayor he sent delegates to New York and Philadelphia to study fire fighting techniques in those cities. The author of this letter read about this mission and sent Mayor Quincy a lengthy letter on the subject. The probable author is Solon Robinson 1803-1880 although his signature is partially obscured by a tear. However on the back page a smudged docketed note identifies him as Solon Robertson or Robinson. Robinson was a writer and would become a well known Indiana pioneer. In any case the author would suggest a far more modern system for fighting fires than the existing practice of engines carrying water to fires which would become useless when the water ran out. he proposed putting lead aqueduct pipes "laid deep underground and leading to every part of the city." While her does not use the term fire hydrants the water would be accessed from locked iron covers that would serve that function. ABN.</p> books
1990153455Boston: the Chorus 1990. 48p 5.5x8.5 inches illustrated with photos and ads very good program 8p. supplement laid in stapled pictorial red wraps. the Chorus unknown books
1870WRCAM47997Boston: Wm. Elder & Sons 1870. Broadside 8 x 4 inches. Framed. Old fold lines. Some light soiling. Very good. Grocer's advertising broadside or handbill from the latter part of the 19th century under the proprietorship of Fred C. Gay. The broadside continues: ".of the best quality the market affords which I will sell at the lowest living prices. Trusting that by courteous treatment neatness and prompt attention to business to merit your patronage. I very respectfully solicit a trial." A handsome woodcut of a man and a large cow with a flag bearing the numeral "67" adorns the top third of the piece. Interesting and ephemeral. Wm. Elder & Sons unknown books
177832766Boston 1778. Unsigned manuscript document folded to 9-1/2" x 7-1/4". 2pp plus integral blank. 25 lines. Old folds light foxing Very Good.<br/><br/> "The Subscriber being informed that the Squadron of his most Christian Majesty now in the harbour of Boston require the use of an island in that harbour which is now in his possession known by the name of Gallops Island-- willing to render every assistance in his power to accomodate the Fleets or Army of his most Christian Majesty he would propose to give them his rights to the Improvements of said Island upon the Following Terms viz.<br/> "The major of the Squadron shall grant him the exclusive rights of Erecting a Storehouse on Long Island & Supplying the French Officers & Soldiers with all those necessaries which they may want to purchase ---- viands Groceries of all kinds. Cyder wines vegetables &c & he will agree to sell those articles at a very small advance from the price of Boston & expressly Stipulate that no undue advantage shall be taken in the Price of any necessary that he may have to sell.<br/> "He will also Contract to furnish the Squadron with 2000 Cord of wood delivered at any part of said Island that may be directed to at 28 Lives money of France per Cord payable upon the delivery of each 100 Cords.<br/> "He will supply the Squadron with any Quantity of Fresh water delivered along side the Ships at 7 deniers money of France per Gallon provided that there be no delay in hoisted the water from the Boats on Board the Ships of the Cask are furnished for Transporting the water in ------ here the document ends in the middle of page 2. <br/> Elisha Leavitt Jr. and/or James Brackett owned Gallops Island at this time; historical records are ambiguous. Some sources indicate that the French erected earthworks at Gallops Island in 1778 to defend their fleet anchored in the harbor; others assert that the earthworks were on George's Island bought by Leavitt Jr. in 1768. Leavitt was a Tory a fact well known in town: people burned down his barn and surrounded his home at one point. The story goes that the pleasant elegantly dressed Mrs. Leavitt invited the mob in for cakes and wine which calmed everyone down. unknown books
1800WRCAM52103London: R. Laurie and J. Whittle 1800. Engraved map sheet size approximately 21 x 34 3/4 inches. Backed with linen. Mid-19th-century ownership inscription near title. A few small chips and minor closed tears at edges light soiling and scattered faint foxing. Very good. Framed. An extremely scarce nautical chart of Boston Harbor from the second edition of the important 18th-century American atlas the NORTH AMERICAN PILOT. The chart depicts the state of the harbor just after the start of the Revolution having been reprinted from the first edition published in 1776 and 1777. The Boston peninsula and the "Ruins of Charlestown" are located in the west / far left of the chart area which follows the mainland coast as far south as Dorchester and Milton and out to Point Shirley and the Shirley Cut to the northeast in the upper center of the image; the Hull peninsula and Point Allerton are also visible in the lower right-hand quadrant of the map. In the center of the chart are the numerous islands that dot Boston Harbor as well as depth measurements and clearly marked shallow areas such as the shoals formerly known as the Dorchester Flats now a populated area of reclaimed land. Additionally there are a number of guidelines showing the best routes through the harbour to various points and markings for various points on land to aid in navigation. <br> <br> The second edition of the PILOT contained seven more maps than the first for a total of seventeen charts of which this plan of Boston Harbor was the seventh. The first edition was published by Robert Sayer and John Bennett who were succeeded by Laurie and Whittle before the publication of this atlas. The original chart engravings were executed by Thomas Jefferys. Rare in any form or edition OCLC traces only one copy of this individual map from the 1800 printing located at the State Library of Massachusetts. OCLC 843954569. PHILLIPS ATLASES 1220 ref. HOWES J84 ref. SABIN 55557 ref. R. Laurie and J. Whittle unknown books
1792228522Boston 1792. 1 pp pen and ink on paper. 7 x 4 inches. Old folds minor tears VG. 1 pp pen and ink on paper. 7 x 4 inches. "BOT" OF A FORMER SPY. A quaint record of Federal era Boston which includes a handwrtiien list of 17 artisan and craftsman on the verso reading in part: "Receipt to Mrs. Prentice Bot of John Carnes Junr for 3 Willow Hatts 3/9 L11.3 rec'd pay't for. Edward Holyoke"<br/><br/>Edward Holyoke 1770-1802 was the son of famed Sale physician Dr. Edwrad Augustus Holyoke. <br/><br/>John Carnes Jr. was a failed minster turned shopkeeper and one of George Washington's earliest spies of the American Revolution. unknown books
1912274553Boston: State Street Trust Company 1912. First. paperback. very good-. Who have lived in or near the Business Section. 40 Illus. 8vo pictorial wrappers spine ends worn otherwise very good. Boston: State Street Trust Company 1912.<br/><br/> State Street Trust Company unknown books
1971201842Boston: BIC 1971. 28p. 8.5x11 inch sheets stapled at upper left corner. Also present are three items in similar format: "What is Indian Power" "Boston Indian Council Health Committee" and a photocopied speech by Frank James on the Pilgrims and the Wampanoags taken from "The Indian Historian" with two pages of commentary afterward. Minor traces of soil and slight rust to staples. We have been unable to determine whether these documents were originally issued in photocopied form OCLC listings are spotty with only two incomplete holdings for the newsletter or whether these are copies made close to the time of original publication. Contents include updates on contemporary issues historical articles and photocopies of reportage from various sources. BIC unknown books
19401330Boston 1940. Paperback. Very Good. Stiff wraps spiral bound. Oblong 8vo. Intro. by J. Hudnut. White covers slightly soiled. Loan exhibition catalogue. Published writings of Wright. 62pp. 50 illus. <br/><br/> paperback books
1866249849Boston: Baker & Tilden 1866. Colored map scale 2 miles: 1 inch. With 36 folding panels. Manufactured by Walling & Gray 95 Liberty Street New York. 4to approx. 60 x 60 inches unfolded. Backed on linen. Laid in original cloth portfolio. Colored map scale 2 miles: 1 inch. With 36 folding panels. Manufactured by Walling & Gray 95 Liberty Street New York. 4to approx. 60 x 60 inches unfolded. Baker & Tilden unknown books
1855813Boston 1855. <p>8vo. 235 x 140 mm. 9 ¼ x 5 ½ inches. 63 pp. Removed from pamphlet volume. Original printed wrappers missing part of paper spine a few chips to edges; with faults a good sound copy.</p><br /> <p>Established in 1792 the Boston Library's mission was to offer members a gentile setting for the reading and study of literature drama history and biography. It was one of the membership libraries that contributed greatly to the cultural life of Boston during the mid-19th century and remained an important institution until it merged with the Boston Athenaeum in 1939.  The first catalogue of the Library was published in 1797 followed by lists in 1805 1806 1815 1819 a large catalogue in 1824 and 1848 with supplements in 1844 and 1855.  </p><br /> The Supplement for 1855 includes a list of nearly 1800 volumes and adds significantly to the collection that in 1848 reached over 11000 volumes. Reflecting the goals of the institution this supplement contains mostly fiction drama poetry history and biography.  It is organized in a short-title format with shelf marks indicated. unknown books
186943274Boston 1869. Near fine some browning at upper edge. 1 sheet. Folio. Signed and dated 1 January 1869. Sealed with 50 cent Internal Revenue conveyance stamp. Title arches over an etching of a three masted ship steaming at sea. Boston Lloyds was an insurance organization formed as "an Association for the purpose of taking Marine Risks by means of Individual Underwriting" and "by power of attorney have ing each member authorized Richard S. Haven to make insurance for them in their individual capacity as the said Richard S. Haven may deem proper; and for that purpose to perform all acts necessary to the proper fulfillment of the object." There were sixty members each allowing Haven to commit them up to $500 each. One of the firms was S. C. Thwing & Co. of Boston whose commitment document this is. Its primary owner was Supply Clap Thwing 1798-1871 a wealthy businessman with roots tracing back to the Pilgrims. He was active in the mercantile trade between the East Indies and New Orleans was a ship owner and active in the coal trade. Richard S. Haven came to Boston from California became an insurance agent for a number of companies before forming Boston Lloyds which unfortunately did not last half a decade perhaps failing about 1874. Rare. The only known documents on Boston Lloyds are held in the archives of the Peabody Essex Museum. The United States Insurance Gazette V. 28 new series 1868-9 pp. 26-7; Memorial Biographies of the New England Historic Genealogical Society p. 251. unknown books
49579Boston: Leander Baker. Ca 1874 - 75. Now housed in a clear mylar sleeve. Modest wear & soiling to card VG - VG. Verso with pencil annotation: "City Hospital". Images clear & sharp with good tonality VG. Yellow mount flat rounded corners. Imprint to each side. Verso blank. Separate square b/w albumen images. 4" x 6-3/4" <br/><br/>"The Boston City Hospital 1864–1996 in Boston Massachusetts was a public hospital located in the South End. It was 'intended for the use and comfort of poor patients to whom medical care will be provided at the expense of the city and . to provide accommodations and medical treatment to others who do not wish to be regarded as dependent on public charity.' . 'the hospital was suggested . by Elisha Goodnow who by his will dated July 12 1849 gave property to the city valued at $25000 for establishment of a free city hospital in Wards Eleven or Twelve.' Architect Gridley James Fox Bryant designed the first hospital built 1861–1864 on Harrison Avenue in the South End." Wiki <br /> <br />Baker was a photographer in Providence Rhode Island from the 1870s until his death there in 1925. Baker is known to have worked in the Boston area 1874 - 1875. <br /> <br />We find few Baker images recorded on OCLC and just 2 from this Boston series both at the Boston Athenaeum. Leander Baker unknown books
1799WRCAM16528Boston 1799. 13pp. Woodcut of ship on titlepage. Blue wrappers. Front endpapers foxed else a very good copy. An early and scarce example of an act of incorporation for an American insurance company. Only two copies are located by the NUC. EVANS 35221. unknown books
179911026Boston: John Russell 1799. 13pp stitched contemporary plain blue wrappers verso of front wrap and front endpapers heavily foxed as usual. Text clean crisp and Very Good. <br/><br/> "Surprisingly this is one of the most beautifully printed 18th century American pamphlets with a woodcut ship on the title page and a splendid variety of type fonts conservatively arranged." Jenkins. An early example of American incorporations. <br/>FIRST EDITION. Evans 35221. III Jenkins 887. NAIP w033188 4. 68 NUC 0676349 2. Not in Cohen. John Russell unknown books
186413748Boston: John Wilson & Son. Very Good. 1864. Softcover. Dampstain to cover and few pages of text library stamp pp 49 else G . John Wilson & Son paperback books
186628424New York: J. Craft Steam Printer 1866. 31 1 blank pp. Stitched in original printed wrappers illustrated with the American Screaming Eagle. Wrapper title as issued. Light wrapper wear Very Good.<br/><br/> This rare pamphlet "introduces to the farmers and agriculturalists of the New England States a fertilizer in which they will find more of interest than ourselves.We know that prejudice is sometimes entertained against the blending of science with agriculture but this error is passing away." It includes explanations scientific analyses confirming the Company's enthusiastic claims and testimonials.<br/>OCLC 191307947 1- AAS. J. Craft, Steam Printer unknown books
1842672Boston: Printed by William White and H. P. Lewis 1842. 12mo. 183 x 120 mm. 7 ¼ x 4 ¾ inches. 24 pp. Stitched as issued in original green printed wrappers. Very good copy. Second edition revised originally published in 1841 in 20 pages. The Boston Museum and Gallery opened in 1841 and included pictures statuary water colors drawings and a natural history museum filled with botanical and animal specimens. It was established thirty years before the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. The paintings include works by European masters such as Brueghel Velasquez Guido Reni and a number of examples of the work of the Republican radical Salvator Rosi to name a number of the most prominet. The highlight of the collection is Thomas Sully's depiction of Washington's Passage of the Delaware which is well described in the catalogue by  as well some of the works by Benjamin West S. F. B. Morse and H. C. Pratt. There is also a listing of the water colors and engravings in the collection as well as s short description of the Gallery's cabinet of curiosities. OCLC lists four copies of the 1841 issue and four copies of this issue at AAS Harvard NYPL and the Newberry Library. 672. Printed by William White and H. P. Lewis unknown books
