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1836175381836. This pamphlet is a return to an Address of the House of Commons from March 25 1836 whereby the Agent of Jamaica William Burge protests against the unilateral abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Ordered to be printed by the House of Commons in London April 1836. 13 pages. 13" x 8.25" inches. Included within is a copy of three letters from the Agent to Lord Glenelg the British colonial secretary as well Burge's protest to Glenelg. Burge states: He is desirous that His Majesty's Government should understand that this Protest is made not as the performance of a formal act of official duty but from his conviction that the proposed legislation for Jamaica is a direct violation of the constitutional rights of that Colony rights coeval with its establishment and which have hitherto been respected." The Agent was a colonial official who was the official representative of a British colony who was based in London and acted as lobbyists and trade negotiators for the affairs of the colony. While Burge had at other times claimed to "hate" slavery he employs the British analogue of the "states rights'" argument that many moderate politicians in the United States used to signal personal distaste for slavery but to nonetheless protect the institution's existence on the basis of constitutionality. When the institution of slavery died out in the British Empire after 1836 the abolitionist movement in the US gained tremendous momentum despite the protests of our own William Burge's. This piece is overall in very good condition. unknown
185158732ABLondon, Longman et al., 1851. XXIV, 508pp. With 8 tinted (3 color.) lithographic plates. Orig. green blindstamped cloth.
1837333372London: Printed by J. C. Chappell 1837. First edition. xii 282 vii 1pp. 8vo. Contemporary cloth black morocco spine label yellow endpapers. First edition. xii 282 vii 1pp. 8vo. An impassioned appeal by Henry Sterne resident of St. George Jamaica in defense of "apprentices" i.e. newly-freed slaves following the 1834 emancipation in the West Indies who have suffered mistreatment citing detailed legal cases and presenting legal and religious arguments: "The iron yoke of slavery for apprenticeship is equally as bad if not worse still reigns. The lash dungeons and chains are in constant attendance throughout the land and will remain so for near four long years to come" p. vii. Sabin 91337; not in Cundall Printed by J. C. Chappell unknown
186724796London: Hurst and Blackett 1867. First edition. 355 1pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in 3/4 contemporary green morocco and marbled boards marbled edges. Veryu Good. First edition. 355 1pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation on endpaper "C. Noles 1st Prize for Mental Arith Presented by Mr. Burden of Duke Street Grovenor Square." <br /> He travelled to Jamaica Haiti which he called "Niggerdom" and the Southern States. Hurst and Blackett unknown
186724796London: Hurst and Blackett 1867. First edition. 355 1pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in 3/4 contemporary green morocco and marbled boards marbled edges. Veryu Good. First edition. 355 1pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Presentation on endpaper "C. Noles 1st Prize for Mental Arith Presented by Mr. Burden of Duke Street Grovenor Square." <br/>He travelled to Jamaica Haiti which he called "Niggerdom" and the Southern States. Hurst and Blackett unknown books
1825WRCAM55730London: Printed by Harvey and Darton 1825. 3-15pp. Lacks half title. Recent half black morocco and grey cloth boards title stamped in blue on front board. Bookplate on front pastedown Stephen Hopwood Jamaican binder's ticket on rear pastedown newspaper article bound in at rear. Front hinge just starting slight soiling to titlepage light tanning. Very good. First edition of this account of the "wanton cold-blooded" hunting of runaway slaves in Jamaica. The "shooting excursion" in the title refers to the 1824 "attack made by a party of islanders upon a long-established camp of runaway slaves who had lived peaceably for years in a forest settlement" Ragatz. The pamphlet includes summaries of the attack from the MONTEGO BAY GAZETTE CORNWALL COURIER and CORNWALL GAZETTE as well as an illustration of the camp showing the route of the attackers. The author explains that "the barbarous excursions which have been described did not owe their origin to any insurrection of the Negroes in consequence of any discussions in the British Parliament nor in consequence of any stir made by the British people in their behalf. They were as the account itself testifies wanton cold-blooded excursions on the part of the white inhabitants of Trelawny to root up a runaway settlement which had subsisted eleven years without offense or molestation to the neighbourhood" p.6. The author of the text is unknown signed only at the end in print as "Alfred." <br> <br> This copy was bound at the Verona Bindery in Kingston Jamaica and includes a newspaper article mounted and bound in at rear from THE JAMAICA WEEKLY GLEANER February 8 1982 recounting the attacks. RAGATZ p.409. OCLC 12003173. SABIN 35556. Printed by Harvey and Darton hardcover books
1828WRCAM55095Birmingham: Printed by B. Hudson 1828. 24pp. Half title. Original printed self-wrappers stitched as issued. Some wear and tanning to half title and p.24 paper fault in upper right corner of titlepage no text affected. Very good. Second edition following the first of 1825 giving accounts of the "wanton cold-blooded" hunting of runaway slaves in Jamaica. The "shooting excursion" in the title refers to the 1824 "attack made by a party of islanders upon a long-established camp of runaway slaves who had lived peaceably for years in a forest settlement" Ragatz. The pamphlet includes summaries of the attack from the MONTEGO BAY GAZETTE CORNWALL COURIER and CORNWALL GAZETTE as well as an illustration of the camp showing the route of the attackers. The author explains that "the barbarous excursions which have been described did not owe their origin to any insurrection of the Negroes in consequence of any discussions in the British Parliament nor in consequence of any stir made by the British people in their behalf. They were as the account itself testifies wanton cold- blooded excursions on the part of the white inhabitants of Trelawny to root up a runaway settlement which had subsisted eleven years without offense or molestation to the neighbourhood" p.6. This edition includes a dismissive note on page 23 about the recently passed Consolidated Slave Act 1826 which was meant to "restrain arbitrary punishments" of slaves among other abuses. <br> <br> The author of the text is unknown signed only at the end in print as "Alfred." This second edition is rather scarce with only five copies listed in OCLC at Yale University of Florida Newberry Library John Carter Brown Library and the University of Manchester. RAGATZ p.409. OCLC 9563313. SABIN 35556 1825 ed. Printed by B. Hudson unknown books
188625455Jamaica L.I. New York: Republican Club 1886. 6 pages; printed at Jamaica Queens L.I. New York by Long Island Farmer Print; back cover with American flag illustration. Officers of the club for 1886 were Richard C. McCormick President; William Dykes Vice Pres.; Samuel S. Aymar Sec.; Henry M. Haviland Treasurer. ".The object of the Club shall be to unite the Republicans of the town under a central and permanent organization for consultation and action in the interest of the Republican part; and to provide them a pleasant place of resort where access may be had to political papers and documents and social intercourse may be promoted." Approx. 6" x 9 1/4" size; side-sewn. Paper a little darkened a few spots dustiness; top corner chipped away; in good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Republican Club paperback books
1890259881Jamaica 1890. Octagonal paper wrappers tied at spine with blue satin ribbon partial doilie inset to front cover lettering on cover partially chipped 2 complete doilies laid-in. Doilies in fine condition. Octagonal paper wrappers tied at spine with blue satin ribbon partial doilie inset to front cover lettering on cover partially chipped 2 complete doilies laid-in. Two elaborate doilies made from plant parts native to Jamaica. unknown books
1900174875London and New York.: Encyclopedia Britannica. circa1900. Map in three insets after W & AK Johnston engravers with printed outline colour 18.9 x 28.9 cm central fold paper age-toned but in very good condition. Interesting map which first appeared in the ninth edition of Encyclopedia Britannica. . [Encyclopedia Britannica] unknown
183937001London 1839. 12 1 blank 1 docket pp. Folio with caption title as issued. New stitching. Very Good.<br /> <br /> Reports are printed "on the actual state of the labouring population and sugar cultivation" with disturbing news that the local magistrate prevents "the labourers from settling and working upon the properties on which they are located." The circumstances under which the laborers work are "wholly unsatisfactory" and further measures are necessary "to protect the rights of the emancipated population of Jamaica. unknown
183937001London 1839. 12 1 blank 1 docket pp. Folio with caption title as issued. New stitching. Very Good.<br/><br/> Reports are printed "on the actual state of the labouring population and sugar cultivation" with disturbing news that the local magistrate prevents "the labourers from settling and working upon the properties on which they are located." The circumstances under which the laborers work are "wholly unsatisfactory" and further measures are necessary "to protect the rights of the emancipated population of Jamaica. unknown books
1834243094London: John Murray 1834. First edition. With leaf of Murray advertisements preceding half-title and 2 small inserted leaves of Simpkins and Marshall ads at back. viii 408 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original drab boards with printed paper spine label. Front board detached else very good. Bookplate of William Arthur Sixth Duke of Portland and label of Chillingham Castle. First edition. With leaf of Murray advertisements preceding half-title and 2 small inserted leaves of Simpkins and Marshall ads at back. viii 408 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Journals of "Monk" Lewis' two residences in Jamaica in 1815-1816 and in 1817. Printed from the manuscript. The author died at sea while returning to England in 1818. It is his last book and has some dozen unpublished poems.<br /> Coleridge called it " . the most unaffected book of travels or touring I have read of late years . it is by far his best work and will live and be popular" NCBEL 3:743; Peck pp. 168-170; Sabin 40821 John Murray unknown
183416914London: John Murray 1834. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Original boards. Rebacked printed label laid down some spotting of leaves mostly at front and back. A good copy of this journal by the famous Gothic novelist. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Journals of "Monk" Lewis' two residences in Jamaica in 1815-1816 and in 1817. Printed from the manuscript. The author died at sea while returning to England in 1818. NCBEL 3:743; Peck pp. 168-170; Sabin 40821 John Murray unknown
183416914London: John Murray 1834. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Original boards. Rebacked printed label laid down some spotting of leaves mostly at front and back. A good copy of this journal by the famous Gothic novelist. First edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Journals of "Monk" Lewis' two residences in Jamaica in 1815-1816 and in 1817. Printed from the manuscript. The author died at sea while returning to England in 1818. NCBEL 3:743; Peck pp. 168-170; Sabin 40821 John Murray unknown books
1890211388London: William Blackwood & Sons 1890. First Edition. Frontispiece five full page illustrations. xii 131 pp. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Blue pictorial cloth. Spotting and damp flaws to cloth at upper corners chiefly on back cover not affecting text some minor rubbing else about a very good copy. First Edition. Frontispiece five full page illustrations. xii 131 pp. 1 vols. Small 8vo. Jamaican dialect folk stories including West African Anansi tales. <br/><br/> William Blackwood & Sons hardcover
186924028Calw und Stuttgart 1869. Pappeinband der Zeit mit RSchild (Schubert - s. vorgebunden). 112 S. Mit zahlreichen Holzschnitt-Illustrationen. Vorgebunden: Schubert, G. H. v. Erzählende Schriften. Bd. 1: Seebilder. Erlangen 1865. 112 S. 8°. Einband stellenweise berieben und beschabt. Der vorgebundene Teil stellenweise etwas stockfl.
1810WRCAM26977St. Jago de la Vega 1810. Large folded folio sheet. Several tears along folds edge nicks. Light dust soiling in upper margin of first page. Overall condition is good. This document is a trading license issued by the governor of Jamaica to the Spanish brig General Castaños commanded by Antonio Herrera. The license is specifically for trade "from the port of Kingston to the Spanish Colonies of America and back to Kingston." It is specifically designed to show British warships who might try to take the vessel as a prize. Further restrictions are printed on the integral second leaf. The document is twice signed in manuscript: "Manchester." An interesting trade document printed in Jamaica. unknown books
1823WRCAM39303Kingston: Printed by Alex. Aikman Junior 1823. 24pp. 12mo. Dbd. signatures loose. Some soiling throughout. In good condition. A rare Jamaican imprint giving the names of the proprietors on the island the name of their properties and the number of slaves and livestock that they owned. The list is very detailed and is divided by parishes. Though without an imprint we believe that it was printed by Alexander Aikman Jr. official printer to the Jamaican government and the son of a printer who ran one of the early presses on Jamaica. According to Cundall Alexander Aikman Jr. began publishing Jamaica almanacs in 1812. OCLC locates no copies of this RETURN. for the March Quarter of 1823. Any surviving ephemeral material from Jamaica in this period is rare. CUNDALL p.89 ref. Printed by Alex. Aikman, Junior unknown books
189843062London: Edward Stanford & Kingston Jamaica Government Printing Office 1898. 8vo; 21.5cm. vii1560xp. in the original pebbled red cloth blind decoration and borders on the boards gilt spine and cover titles closed tear on the top spine edge with gilt Jamaican coat-of-arms on cover marbled endpapers small bind embossed stamp. WANTING the folding map else very good to fine. very to fine. ~ WITHOUT the map mentioned in some copies. Published annually beginning with No. l 1881.Cundall Bibliographia Jamaicensis 914; LC; <br /> Jamaica was a very important colony in the British Empire chiefly valued for its production of sugar cane. The island its history geography and details of the management of its laws finances education medical facilities and commerce can be found in the annual Handbooks put out by government officials. One area of particular interest is the section on Public Gardens and Plantations in which details are provided about the history of the gardens and planting and how some of the plants arrived on the island from other sources. Edward Stanford, & Kingston (Jamaica), Government Printing Office unknown
180945298Örebro Nils Magnus Lindh 1809. Stor8vo. Indbundet helt ubeskåret i et senere pragtfuldt hldrbd. med overdådig rygforgyldning Nanna Grönvall. 4336 pp. 32 delvist foldede kobberstukne plancher prospekter portrætter genrer etc. Enkelte kobberstik med en svag fugtskjold på bagsiden. Trykt på skrivepapir. Et yderst attraktivt eksemplar. <br/><br/><em>With folded engraved plate of Port Royal Kingston Harbour Jamaica with 10 pp. of description of Jamaica 2 engraved plates of Vesuv and Etna eruptions and many other engraved plates. </em> unknown
1895WRCAM55994Kingston and other locations in Jamaica 1895. Forty-six sepia-tone photographs either 4 x 6 inches or 6 x 8 inches mounted in an album. Oblong quarto. Contemporary three-quarter calf and pebbled brown cloth front board gilt. Spine perished front board detached cloth soiled and discolored. A few mounts detached mounts toned with occasional soiling and foxing. A few photographs with minor abrasions. Good condition overall. An attractive album of Caribbean images containing almost fifty original photographs showing views of Kingston Jamaica and its environs during the last decade of the 19th century. The album comprises a wide range of settings in and around Kingston including numerous shoreline and harbor views some showing people in sailboats or rowboats a number of street views a handful of images of fruit groves notable residences and other buildings rural views a scene of several people and their horse-drawn carriage outside a barn churches a railroad depot and more. The photographs are present in two distinct sizes; one of the larger-format pictures is titled in pencil on the verso "Palmetto Ave. Kingston." One of the smaller-format photographs is noted as "Bakers Grove." <br> <br> The compiler of the album is unknown though he or she was most likely American; the photograph album was manufactured in New York by Felix Reifschnelder with his label on the inside rear board. <br> <br> A handsome group of photographs featuring the people and places of Kingston Jamaica at the end of the 19th century. hardcover books
18933400BNew York:, Pell., (1893). Kl.8° quer. 40 S. Original-Broschur mit Deckeltitel. Einband mit stärkeren Gebrauchsspuren: fleckig und gerändert, Rücken mit Fehlstellen. Einige Seiten am Rande etwas wasserfleckig, sonst innen gut erhalten. Original wrappers with title to spine. Covers worn: staining and with little tears, spine with material loss. Inside slightly stained, apart from this in good condition.
