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184037337South Berwick ME 1840. Broadside 11-3/4" x 14-1/2." Text as recited above in bold type of various sizes. Beneath are the printed signatures in smaller type of about 200 local citizens endorsing the call for assembly. Old folds as usual with several small pinholes along the folds which do not affect text. Ink signature on blank verso "Micajah Grant" preceded by "Mrs" "Hon.". Good plus.<br/><br/> South Berwick Democrats seek support for the re-election of Maine Governor John Fairfield 1797-1847. Elected in 1838 he beat his Whig i.e. "Federalist" opponent in the 1840 campaign. <br/>Not located on OCLC as of January 2021 or at the online AAS site. unknown books
18985545Portland ME: Lefavor-Tower Co. 1898-1915. First Editions. Hardcover. Near Fine to Very Good Textblocks Fine. No DJ. Light shelf/edge wear tips of Vol. 3 gently bumped spine of Vol. 3 shows light toning Vol. 3 shows lightening at front lower corner Vol. 4 shows lightening spot near tail presentation inscription at fep of Vol. 4 bookplate lifted from Vol. 4 else tight bright and unmarred. Navy boards gilt lettering and decorative elements teg. 352pp plus errata; 349pp; 357pp; and 344pp. Illus. b/w plates. Index. <br/><br/>Arguably the more important collection of Maine related Civil War papers. Includes several essays from Joshua Chamberlain the capture of Mobile AL and Richmond VA an essay on "Colored Troops" the "Attitude of Women" about the war etc. Uncommon to find as a complete set and this one was clearly "built". Volume Four bears a presentation inscription to the Paris Hill Library N.B. there are no library markings from Henry W. Lyon "The first paper Hamlin Centennial Celabration will interest all citizens of Paris Hill." Overall a handsome set. Lefavor-Tower Co. hardcover books
18252001060051Portland Me. : Printed for James Adams Jr. by David and Seth Paine 1825. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Medical Malpractice: Early American Legal History Front board detached. 124 p. Institutional stamps on title page. First edition of a medical malpractice pamphlet from Machias Maine. The plaintiff Charles Lowell 1793-1858 was an Ellsworth ME lawyer who was thrown from his horse. Lowell was injured in the fall and he dislocated his left hip. Due to poor medical treatment the injury progressed to paralysis on the left side of his body. "Lowell sued Faxon and Hawks for malpractice and asked for $10000 in damages. In March 1823 a jury found Faxon and Hawks guilty of malpractice and awarded Lowell $1962 an extraordinary sum in the early nineteenth century. The physicians appealed the case and won the opportunity for a retrial. The jury in the second trial could not decide on a verdict and passed the case to the trial judge who awarded Lowell only $100. The defendants appealed this verdict too which led to a third trial. The jury could not decide on a verdict and Judge Weston convinced Lowell to drop the malpractice charge permanently. The volume of literature on this case far exceeded the literature published on any other suit in the century and underlines the rarity of the litigation in this period. The Lowell drama generated intense national interest and haunted the central characters for years. The series of trials reportedly cost Lowell $2000 and left him in financial ruin. Dr. Hawks spent between $2000 and $3000 on his defense and labored for years to overcome his debt." De Ville Medical Malpractice in Nineteenth-Century America pp. 13 18-19. <br> Shoemaker 21263. Cohen M.L. Bib. of Early American Law 11996. Portland [Me.] : Printed for James Adams, Jr., by David and Seth Paine hardcover
184434352Kennebunkport Maine 1844. Folio broadsheet 11" x 16" printed in four columns recto and verso. Light scattered foxing old folds else Very Good.<br/><br/> On July 4 1844 Maine's Democratic Party Convention was held in Alfred. Joshua Herrick a farmer was Maine's Democratic Congressman for its First Congressional District during the 1843-1845 Session. He sought renomination. But he was challenged by Judge William Alen Hayes. Hayes's campaign manager was future Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford whose manipulations aroused deep resentment over lawyers' control of the democratic process. This broadside reflects those class divisions emerging within the Democratic Party.<br/> Hayes who "is without doubt the richest man in the District-- has all the monied institutions at his control or in his interest-- all the aristocracy a queer idea in a dem. party but nevertheless true all or nearly all the Lawyers. Now what has Col. Herrick to go against this tremendous influence He is what we call self-made. has comparatively but little property but he has the confidence of the yeomanry of the District." Despite this appeal Herrick abandoned his effort to secure the Party's renomination and withdrew his name from consideration. He ran without the nomination and lost. <br/>Not located on OCLC or the online site of AAS as of October 2017. unknown books
1851ZB375657NP: n.d. ca. 1851. small octavo 6 pp light extraction roughness at spine now in self wrappers later printing of the act Approved June 2d 1851. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. NP: unknown
1821688411821. Brunswick 1821. 2 vols; Portland 1822. vol. 3. Brunswick 1821. 2 vols; Portland 1822. vol. 3. The First Compilation of the Laws of Maine With the Uncommon Third Volume Maine. Laws Of The State Of Maine; To Which are Prefixed the Constitution of the U. States and of Said State With an Appendix. Published According to a Resolve of the State Passed March 9 1821. Brunswick: Printed and Published by J. Griffin For the State 1821. Two volumes. ii lxx 456 xciii 3; ii xlii 457-872 xciii 3 pp. With Laws of the State of Maine. Vol III. Published According to a Resolve of the State Passed March 30th 1831. Portland: Printed by Thomas Todd For the State 1831. xlviii 413 1 xxxvii 1 pp. Octavo 9-1/4" x 5-3/4". Contemporary sheep blind fillets to boards lettering piece and blind fillets to spine. Light rubbing and some shallow scuffing and small stains to boards moderate rubbing to extremities corners bumped a few hinges cracked front free endpapers removed from Volumes I and III. Light to moderate toning light foxing in a places in each volume. An attractive set in uniform bindings. $650. First editions. Maine separated from Massachusetts in 1819 and entered the Union in 1820. "Published According to a Resolve of the State" the two-volume 1821 compilation was the first collection of Maine state laws. Complete three-volume sets are uncommon. Babbitt Hand-List of Legislative Sessions and Session Laws 159. unknown books
185334293Portland Maine: Sanborn & Carter and H. J. Little & Co 1853. First edition. Engraved plates and illustrations by Baker Smith & Andrew after original sketched by C. E. Beckett illustrated title reading "Portland White-Mountains & Montreal Rail-Road Guide" with Foster Gerrish & Co Printers 1858 folding map at back. 180 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original red cloth stamped in blind lettered in gilt on upper cover. Some rubbing of extremities page 67 and adjoining leaves with stain near gutter not affecting legibility else a very good copy. First edition. Engraved plates and illustrations by Baker Smith & Andrew after original sketched by C. E. Beckett illustrated title reading "Portland White-Mountains & Montreal Rail-Road Guide" with Foster Gerrish & Co Printers 1858 folding map at back. 180 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Sabin 4247; Cobb #207; Bent p.5 Sanborn & Carter and H. J. Little & Co unknown books
1859169289Paris: Dezobry 1859. hardcover. Publiees par Ernest Naville avec la Collaboration de Marc Debrit. 3 volumes 8vo 3/4 black morocco backed boards gilt decorated spines. Paris: Dezobry E. Magdeleine 1859. First Edition. Very Good.<br/> <br/> The first compilation of Main de Birans philosophical and psychological essays. The author called "the reformer of Empiricism" became a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was made commander in the Legion of Honor.<br/> <br/> Dezobry unknown
1859169289Paris: Dezobry 1859. hardcover. Publiees par Ernest Naville avec la Collaboration de Marc Debrit. 3 volumes 8vo 3/4 black morocco backed boards gilt decorated spines. Paris: Dezobry E. Magdeleine 1859. First Edition. Very Good.<br/><br/> The first compilation of Main de Birans philosophical and psychological essays. The author called "the reformer of Empiricism" became a member of the Chamber of Deputies and was made commander in the Legion of Honor.<br/><br/> Dezobry unknown books
1836WRCAM52765N.p. likely Augusta 1836. 62pp. Folded sheets stitched. Minor foxing and toning. Very good. Untrimmed. A rare Maine slip-bill document resolving that the citizens from Maine and other states should not interfere with the issue of slavery in slave-holding states. The legislature writes: "Any interference therefore of a State or the inhabitants of a State with the domestic concerns of another State is dangerous as having a direct tendency to create jealousies between the States and thereby weakening the attachment to the Union which is our only security against domestic dissensions and foreign aggressions." <br> <br> This is a somewhat surprising position for the state of Maine to have taken at the time. Maine came into the Union in 1820 as a free state to balance the admission of the slave- owning state of Missouri. Also Maine opposed the admission of the Republic of Texas in 1836 the same year the present document was printed on the basis of Texas' position on slavery. It is curious that they would take two seemingly opposite positions in the same year. Still the legislature printed the resolution and authorized copies to be sent to the four southern slave-owning states mentioned in the title. unknown books
1861000038JOHN MURRAY 1861 JOHN MURRAY ALBEMARLE STREET. LONDON. 1861 FIRST EDITION. Henry Sumner Maine's 1861 compilation of ancient laws dealing with property inheritance crime and civil law. Provenance: Original owner Charles Fernald Victorian-era judge Name and year - 1862 inscribed inside front board item stamped 'SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. 1943'; raised circular blind stamp on two pages once part of an extensive library collection that once graced the Fernald Mansion; now a historical landmark Museum in Santa Barbara California. Description: 514 pages Faux Light Brown Leather pebble grain texture blind stamped geometric pattern of 5 double rectangles on spine edge gilt stamped/embossed title/publisher at spine double rectangular frame blind stamped front/rear boards with double edged frame natural torn leaf edge by Edmond & Remnants London. Dimensions: 9" x 5 3/4" x 1 1/4". Condition: Very Good; moderately bumped/rubbed spine with a tiny break/tear at each end very gently hinges rubbed at crown/heel moderately bumped/rubbed front board corners gently bumped/rubbed rear board corners hinges secure interior pages light brown with some very light spotting very light puckering in a couple of areas strong spine age toned leaf edge 2 previous ownership inscriptions. NOTES: Cambridge book review 1931: "Maine's Ancient Law on its first publication in 1861 was immediately recognized as an epoch-making work on historical jurisprudence". In a later edition 1931 "Although later researches and discussion have shown some of the author's conclusions cannot be accepted as accurate it is remarkable to what a small extent the work has affected by subsequent investigation. The useful Introduction supplied by Professor Allen points out very adequately to the student those parts of the work which should be received with caution. The work will always maintain its position as a classic in Jurisprudence and the inclusion of it in the 'World's Classics' series in so dainty a form". 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. JOHN MURRAY hardcover
1893vp528L'union historique et littéraire du Maine Relié 1893 "Dix-huit volumes in-8 (16 x 25 cm), reliure demi-velin, pièces de titre rouges, les 17 premières années (1893 à 1909) de la revue ""L'union historique & littéraire du Maine"", qui devient dès la seconde annnée ""La Province du Maine"" avec en sous-titre l'ancienne dénomination ; frottements au papier reliure (plats et coupes), salissures sur le vélin (plus ou moins importantes selon le volume), quelques-unes des pièces de titre sont un peu décollées/déchirées, la reliure de la deuxième année est très abimée, par ailleurs assez bon état général pour ce rare ensemble de la tête de série. Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande."
1890000297Paris Librairie Des Bibliophiles, Jouaust 1890
184434352Kennebunkport Maine 1844. Folio broadsheet 11" x 16" printed in four columns recto and verso. Light scattered foxing old folds else Very Good.<br /> <br /> On July 4 1844 Maine's Democratic Party Convention was held in Alfred. Joshua Herrick a farmer was Maine's Democratic Congressman for its First Congressional District during the 1843-1845 Session. He sought renomination. But he was challenged by Judge William Alen Hayes. Hayes's campaign manager was future Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford whose manipulations aroused deep resentment over lawyers' control of the democratic process. This broadside reflects those class divisions emerging within the Democratic Party.<br /> Hayes who "is without doubt the richest man in the District-- has all the monied institutions at his control or in his interest-- all the aristocracy a queer idea in a dem. party but nevertheless true all or nearly all the Lawyers. Now what has Col. Herrick to go against this tremendous influence He is what we call self-made. has comparatively but little property but he has the confidence of the yeomanry of the District." Despite this appeal Herrick abandoned his effort to secure the Party's renomination and withdrew his name from consideration. He ran without the nomination and lost. <br /> Not located on OCLC or the online site of AAS. Not in Williamson American Imprints or Sabin. unknown
184238794Augusta: William R. Smith & Co. printers 1842. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. Lacking the wrappers and title page else very good scattered foxing. 27 1 pp. 8vo. Attested to by Philip C. Johnson Secretary of State on May 3 1842. Includes Article I: Of the General Duties of the Towns; Article II: Of the Powers and Obligations of School Districts and the Assessments and Collection of Moneys Raised by such Districts; Article III: Of the Duties and Powers of the Superintending School Committees and School Agents and the Qualifications and Duties of Instructors; Article IV: Special Provisions Relating to the Regulations and Endowment of Schools and Affecting the Government and Discipline of Literary Institutions. Very rare. Not in OCLC. Not in NUC. Sabin and American Imprints report a copy at the Boston Public Library but not found on their online catalogue the printed version of Sabin lists this item; the online version compiled by Gale shows an earlier version of 11 pages incorrectly for this number. American Imprints 423157. Sabin 43959. [William R. Smith & Co., printers] unknown books
185433648np 1854. Broadside 12" x 17". Some old folds several fox spots couple of short closed margin tears no loss. Good. Signed in type at the end by about 140 loyal Aroostook Democrats.<br/><br/> The Kansas-Nebraska Act opened the Mexican Cession to Slavery and thus repealed the 1820 Missouri Compromise. Deep divisions in the Democratic Party resulted. Many Northern Democrats resisted the call of their dominant Southern brethren to populate the newly acquired Territories with slaves. Maine's Hannibal Hamlin for example abandoned the Democrats over the Slavery issue and became a Republican and Lincoln's running mate in 1860. <br/> This broadside excoriates such apostates who have joined forces with anti-slavery men "to batten and prey upon the very life of the Democratic Party" and who are "pledged to opposition to the regular democracy." Hyperbolically the broadside accuses them of opposing the Party's "very EXISTENCE plotting her ENTIRE OVERTHROW and DESTRUCTION."<br/>Not located on OCLC as of March 2017. unknown books
1878313330Rockland Maine 1878. 93 pp written recto and verso blue lined sheets in ink in a legible hand. Folio 310 x 208 mm. Three-quarter black calf and marbled boards. Minor wear to covers very good. 93 pp written recto and verso blue lined sheets in ink in a legible hand. Folio 310 x 208 mm. Detailed accounts of expenses for several commerical voyages under the command of Captain Merrick M. Packard on board three different vessels-- the Bark G.W. Horton the Schooner John S. Ingraham and the Schooner Ella-- on behalf of his father-in-law's business the John Bird Company of Rockland Maine. Ports of call include Philadelphia Cayenne French Guyana Philadelphia New Orleans Charleston Savannah Pensacola Munganillo Mazanillo Port Royal Havana New York Baltimore etc. John Bird & Co were wholesale grocers and provisioners as well as purveyors of lime. The ledger records amounts paid for chandler's bills dockage block makers stevedore's services pilotage and toage wharfage and loading custom house and quarantine fees sails chronometer lamp oil caulking dishes etc.<br/>Captain Packard 1822-1882 was born in Thomaston or Camden Maine and died in Smithville North Carolina after almost fifty years seafaring. unknown books
1850#299<p>Broadside 14" x 8" double column signed in type by three selectmen with attestation by town clerk at end. Folded in quarters with several tiny holes no loss a number of creases minor stains one short marginal tear etc. but overall quite sound.</p><p>Comprised of 19 Articles proscribing certain types of behavior the unique broadside specifies fines or other punishments for lawbreakers. Most interesting is Article 4: "No boy or other person shall be allowed to play at the game of bat and ball in the public streets of the village. Any person offending against this article shall forfeit and pay fifty cents for each offence."</p><p>In addition to the obvious like public drunkenness these include: riding horses at a gallop in town or more than a walk on the covered bridge; "any boy or other person" who hangs onto a sleigh or carriage; anyone "causing dogs or any other animals to fight" in the streets; "Any person wantonly exposing himself sic naked in sight of any dwelling house"; a person injuring an ornamental tree on any street; anyone mutilating or pulling down signs or public notices or throwing dirt or setting off firecrackers or sliding down hills in the public streets &c. &c. </p><p>According to internet resources Biddeford Maine passed a city charter and adopted a mayoral form of government in 1855.</p><p>Not recorded in OCLC.</p>
180285218Henrichs | Paris An XI (1802) | 13.50 x 21 cm | broché
18032895A Paris, Chez Henrichs, 1803. In-8 de XII-402 pp., demi-basane havane, dos lisse orné (reliure moderne à l'imitation).
184613085Saco ME: January 7 1846. 4pp. on a single large folio sheet of newsprint. Old folds minor foxing disbound from larger volume with tell-tale chips along binding edge. Still very good condition. An unusual appearance of a carrier's address printed on most of the back page of the January 7 1846 issue of The Union newspaper published in Saco Maine. The address itself is printed in three columns and contains typical news of the day particularly the imminent statehood of Texas and Oregon the election of Polk and Liberty Party presidential candidate James Birney former slave owner turned abolitionist and with several lines decrying the issue of slavery. An example of the latter from the middle column reads: "But change we now a while our verse Disunion threatens with its curse The land the great and good have blest With pure example wise behest And slavery rears her hideous head Among the sons of Freedom's dead. Was it t'enslave dark Afric's race Our country braved a tyrant base Unloosed our chains from England's Throne To rivet them on those at home How false the cry for Freedom dear From those who've strove from year to year T'extend to lands which should be free The blight of endless slavery!"<br /> <br /> There is also a passage concerning both Texas AND slavery also involving Birney: "As on the banks of Rio Grande The future slave of Texas stands And sees his children from him torn To bear the wrongs which he has borne Hie eyes suffused with bitter tears Glance up the long vista of years Among the sufferings of his race In hopes their author's name to trace; How does he start and heave a groan Birney he sees stands out alone!" The address is also interesting for the elaborate ornamental border composed of printer's ornaments including floral elements and patriotic symbols. This is the first time we have seen a carriers address integrated into the newspaper itself. January 7 unknown
1802169027Paris: Henrichs 1802. hardcover. very good. 12mo 402pp. contemporary boards. Paris: Chez Henrichs AN XI 1802. Very good copy in slightly rubbed boards.<br/> <br/> Maine de Biran's first psychological book emphasizing will and activity which has remained an important theme in French psychology. Early ownership name and stamp including that of art historian Meyer Schapiro.<br/> <br/> Henrichs unknown
1802169027Paris: Henrichs 1802. hardcover. very good. 12mo 402pp. contemporary boards. Paris: Chez Henrichs AN XI 1802. Very good copy in slightly rubbed boards.<br/><br/> Maine de Biran's first psychological book emphasizing will and activity which has remained an important theme in French psychology. Early ownership name and stamp including that of art historian Meyer Schapiro.<br/><br/> Henrichs unknown books
180285218Paris: Henrichs 1802. Fine. Henrichs Paris An XI 1802 13.50 x 21 cm broché First edition of Maine de Biran's first work. Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers. Henrichs unknown
1802262552Paris: Henrichs 1802. hardcover. 12mo 402pp. occasional toning full tree calf decoratively gilt spine with leather label. Paris: Chez Henrichs AN XI 1802. Very good copy.<br/> <br/> Maine de Biran's first psychological book emphasizing will and activity which has remained an important theme in French psychology. Early ownership name and stamp including that of art historian Meyer Schapiro.<br/> <br/> Henrichs unknown
