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183836115Bangor 1838. Folio sheet folded to 9" x 11-1/4". Printed on first page only middle two pages blank. Last page addressed in ink to Moses Emery of Saco faint postal cancel from Bangor in September folded for mailing. Tear from blank seal a remnant of the seal remaining. Good. Ink note unrelated to the text dated Sept 3 in blank inner margin appointing three commissioners to survey a boundary.<br /> <br /> This appeal from the Whig State Committee is signed in type at the bottom by nine Committee members including Moses Emery the addressee. "Is there a Whig in the State who does not feel anxious to share the honors of a victory that shall prostrate Locofocoism forever in Maine and swell the advancing triumph of Whig principles that will soon plant the Whig Banner upon the Capitol of the Union. The eyes of the whole Union are upon us." Whigs are urged not "to fall into the arms of Loco focoism. unknown
1875YY8011John Murray 1875. Full brown morocco gilt decor to spine spine slightly faded. All edges gilt. A very attractive copy. Marbled endpapers uncracked at gutters. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 2nd impression. Armorial bookplates and prize bookplate. Binding sound text unmarked. Armorial bookplates and prize bookplate. Binding sound text unmarked. Near Fine. John Murray Hardcover
1862111111112835J. Chace Jr. & Co 1862. Hardcover. Good. J. Chace Jr. & Co.; Portland ND 1862. Hardcover. Good brown cloth binding with blemished gilt lettering on spine pink paper printed endpapers moisture damage lightly warped boards some soiled spots to boards moderate wear with abrasions to board/spine edges/corners fading to spine badly cracked rear hinge but still attached moisture stains to bottom/top text block edges and front/back matters sunned pages text block intact interior free from markings without Dust wrapper8vooctavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches 344pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scans are available for any item please inquire. J. Chace, Jr. & Co hardcover
1841040884Augusta Maine: Wm. R. Smith & Co. Printers 1841. First edition 1841 with later laws from 1843 bound in at the back. Includes extracts from the US Constitution Constitution of Maine and related US laws. Printed thick paper covers dated 1841 calf spine 144 consecutively numbered pages with the 1843 laws appearing to have been issued separately with its own binding stitches despite the consecutive page numbers. Covers and later laws detached text block of 1841 laws sound pages very clean name of James G. Morse of Troy Maine 1846 on front free endpaper with some elegant calligraphy flourishes no other markings. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Wm. R. Smith & Co., Printers Hardcover
18420008084State of Maine 1842. Soft cover. Very Good. This is a document from John Fairfield Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the State of Maine. To Elisha Morton of Oxford Gentlemen Greeting: You having been elected Lieutenant of the B Company of Light Infantry in the first Regiment of the first Brigade and Sixth Division of the Militia of this State to take rank from the eighth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty two. Reposing special trust and confidence in your ability courage and good conduct I do by these presents in the name of the State Commission you accordingly. You will therefore with honor and fidelity discharge the duties of said office according to the Laws of this State and to Military Rule and Discipline. And all inferior Officers and Soldiers are hereby commander to obey you in your said capacity; and you will yourself observe and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall from time to time receive from the Commander-in-Chief or others your superior Officers. Given under my Hand and the Seal of the State the twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forth two; and in the sixty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America. By the Governor Hand signed by John Fairfield in addition hand signed by the Secretary of State Philip C. Johnson and hand signed by the Adjutant General Alfred Redington. Registered Volume 5 No. 4370. The document has been folded once vertically and three times horizonally. The paper document has large brown spots in the upper right hand and lower left hand corners. Smaller brown spots are present elsewhere. The Seal of the State of Maine is in the upper right hand corner. On the reverse side of the document is the signature of Lieut. Elisha Morton. In addition on the reverse side of the document is that day's equivalent of an appearance before a notary public and taking the oaths required by the Constitution of this State. This document has been in my possession since the 1940's. It was acquired from Forrest L. Morton who had no children to pass it on to. About 15 or so years ago this document was taken to a book-binder preserver and a fee of around $100.00 was paid to further preserve the paper document. It would need to be shipped in a round tubed container. I do not at this time have the ability to put out pictures. If one has serious interest in purchasing but has further questions please call me on my phone listed on my Abe webpage. <br/> <br/> State of Maine paperback
1887Alibris.0036821augusta: sprague and son 1887. Hard cover. Good. No dust jacket. report of the treasuer of the state of maine 1886 for the fiscal year ending December 31 st 1886. 47 p. report of the treasuer of the state of maine 1886 for the fiscal year ending December 31 st 1886 report of the treasuer of the state of maine 1886 for the fiscal year ending December 31 st 1886--hardcover condition good sprague and son hardcover
1897039603London: John Murray 1897. 7th. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket. Octavo. pp VIII 412. Fully bound in crimson Morocco AEG. Law Society prize plate to FPD and crest in gilt to upper board. John Murray hardcover
1890Alibris.0036220LONDON: JOHN MURRAY 1890. Hard cover. Good. No dust jacket. POPULAR GOVERNMENT Four Essays; Propects OF POPULAR GOVERNMENT Nature OF DEMOCRACY Age of Progress and U.S. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Hardcover CONDITION GOOD-LEATHER BOUND SPINE AND BOOK EDGES. COPYRIGHT 1890. 261 p. POPULAR GOVERNMENT Four Essays; Propects OF POPULAR GOVERNMENT Nature OF DEMOCRACY Age of Progress and U.S. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Hardcover CONDITION GOOD-LEATHER BOUND SPINE AND BOOK EDGES. COPYRIGHT 1890 PUBLISHED BY JOHN MURRAY ALBE POPULAR GOVERNMENT Four Essays; Propects OF POPULAR GOVERNMENT Nature OF DEMOCRACY Age of Progress and U.S. CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES Hardcover CONDITION GOOD-LEATHER BOUND SPINE AND BOOK EDGES. COPYRIGHT 1890 PUBLISHED BY JOHN MURRAY ALBEMARLE STREET LONDON.261 PAGES. PRINTED BY SPOTTISWOODE AND CO. NEW STREET SQUARE LONDON by Sir Henry Sumner Maine Author JOHN MURRAY hardcover
1876LTH26-E-10London: John Murray 1876. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5.5". None. A smart collection of six lectures on society in Eastern countries including India. Third edition to which are added other lectures and addresses. Bound by J. Low with binders label to the rear pastedown. Sir Henry Sumner Maine born in 1822 was a British historian and comparative jurist. In a morocco binding with gilt detailing. Externally smart with just some slight rubbing to the extremities and some fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just some scattered instances of foxing. Very Good Indeed John Murray hardcover
1859ZB578261Portland: Piblished by Order of the Grand Council 1859. 16 pp paper wrappers darkening with red pencil note of front cover general age toning to text light extraction roughness at spine. - 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. Portland: Piblished by Order of the Grand Council, unknown
18901146c. 1890. Pencil chalk and watercolor. Margins: 21 ¼ x 14 ½. Roosevelt-Richards is just recently being recognized for her place in American artBorn: <br /><br />Known for: Juvenile book and magazine illustration<br />1905 was the year she came to Wilmington.Delaware and studied with Howard Pyle remaining there for 7 years.By the time Richards had begun her studies under Pyle she was a published illustrator with works appearing in juvenile literature books.In a 1927 interview she recalled Pyle's attitude toward his teaching: "Twice a week we would come together and Mr. Pyle would criticize our efforts and offer suggestions. He always acted as if it were a privilege we gave him." After her stay in Wilmington Richards settled permanently in New Haven actively participating in the art community there.<br />
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>
186100280440Oliver Ditson Co. 1861 Maine 4th Regiment made up of Mid Coast volunteers. Nickerson later became a major at Gettysburg. This Quartette is extremely rare no copies listed OCLC. or held in Library of Congress. Decorative scroll lettering 2 loose pages have foxing and staining minor tears to edges a few pencil notes rear reading: ".a name then" Maine December 25th 1861" Song- "Not To Fast" "Hail to thee chieftain. McClellan was soon fired by Lincoln. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Good. Oliver Ditson Co. paperback
1856225142Augusta: Fuller & Fuller 1856. First. hardcover. good. Laws of the United States in Relation thereto. 106pp. 12mo original brown cloth lower right edge of covers and corners bumped edges of corners worn scattered light foxing mostly to margins. Augusta: Fuller & Fuller 1856. First Edition.<br/> <br/> Published for the use of the militia by authority of the legislature by George M. Atwood.<br/> <br/> Fuller & Fuller unknown
18981305120013Thurston Print 1898-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 2 volume set. 352 350 pp. 25 cm. Blue cloth. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Gutters weakened. Pages unmarked. This is an oversized or heavy book which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US. Thurston Print hardcover
186178439Kelay House Camp Beal Nov. 12 1861. Fine original condition. 8vo. Thanking her for sending stamps as the troops have not been paid and "they do not take Maine money here." Most of the companies are guarding the railroad to Annapolis Junction. He describes his Captain's attitude and his own toward the men. unknown
188680240New York: Henry Holy and Company 1886. Author's Edition. Hardcover. Good. 23 x 14.5 cm. 402pp. Index. Bound into brown cloth with gilt spine lettering. Some edgewear to the binding. Some mustiness. Boards are a bit cocked. Binding is firm. No markings. Henry Holy and Company hardcover
188519536London: John Murray 1885. Fourth edition 8vo pp. 2 viii 2 412 32 ads; later cloth spine gilt lettered light wear to covers overall very good. The result of a series of lectures delivered at Oxford Lectures deals with Indian law Mahametan law feudalism inclosure family tradition usury laws etc. Maine a highly respected legal historian a vigorous critic of democracy convinced many legal historians that law and legal institutions must be studied historically if they are to be understood. John Murray unknown
188572084London: John Murray 1885. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 23 x 15 cm. Octavo. xii 2 261pp 32 ads index. Bound in brick brown cloth gilt spine lettering. First edition with 1885 on title page and no additional prinitngs noted. Front gutter is cracked. Some scattered foxing and pencil markings. I. Prospects of popular government; II. Nature of democracy; III. Age of progress; IV. Constitution of the United States. John Murray hardcover
1876229226London: John Murray 1876 Third Edition. Good. 1876. Hardcover. hardback large 8vo xii413pp 20pp adverts bookplate on endpaper of Sidney Vere Pearson by Muirhead Bone some pencil underlining and marginal scoring in text otherwise sound maroon cloth gilt titles spine faded Good condition . London: John Murray, 1876, Third Edition, hardcover
1881IINllMAI84London: John Murray 1881. 1881. 8vo. pp. xii 413 22ads. with half-title. original cloth cloth stained & spine ends trifle frayed internallly fine. Fourth Edition Enlarged. An important study of the ".relation of the customary law of the East and more particularly of India to the laws and usages past and present of other societies.". p. 3 Maine was a legal member of the council of India 1862-69 the Corpus Professor of Jurisprudence Oxford 1869-78 and the author of several important books on historical jurisprudence. Marke 108. Hardcover. London: John Murray, 1881. Hardcover
1879040544Portland Maine: Stephen Berry Printer 1879. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 53pp. Includes a blank membership certificate lodge constitution by-laws order of business list of 24 members one deceased and index. Bound in printed gray wrappers. 6.25" x 4" Unrecorded by WorldCat. Stephen Berry, Printer unknown
18614446150<p>23cm by 14cm 415pp first edition full leather front cover has discolouration spine is faded and tear along one edge corners bumped hinges cracked but text block still square and firm no loose pages some pencil notes on front flyleaf light spotting throughout otherwise unmarked.</p> John Murray hardcover
1891210888QLondon: John Murray 1891. Hardcover. Very Good. Fourteenth edition. 415 pp. Light foxing on fly-leaves. Brown endpapers with bookplate on front paste-down endpaper. Brown cloth with gilt titles. Corners bumped head and tail of spine worn small stains. VG <br/> <br/> John Murray hardcover
1888650772New York: Henry Holt and Company 1888. 3rd US Printing . Hardcover. Good. 400 pages in good condition. Pages are clean and unmarked. Brown endpapers. A torn patch where a sticker used to be on the ffep. Darkened page edges. Bound in brown cloth with gilt titles on the spine. Worn around the edges and on the sides of the spine. Covers are scuffed and bumped. Some stains on the lower cover. 3rd US Edition. G <br/> <br/> Henry Holt and Company hardcover
