RICARD (Jean-Marie)Livre Rare Book
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29891, Paris, Nicolas Gosselin 1713, 2 vol. in-folio, basane brune de l’époque, dos à nerfs ornés, tit. et tom. dorés sur pc. bordeaux, tr. jaspées, roulette sur les coupes, tit. rouges et noirs, vignettes, bandeaux, lettrines et culs-de-lampe, (reliure en état assez médiocre, épidermures, mors fendus, manques aux coiffes de pied, aux coins et aux coupes, fortes mouillures et attaques de vers aux marges inférieures entraînant une fragilisation du papier et de tr. légers manques de texte), (8 f.)-784p. + table- (1 f.--114p. + table/ (4 f.)-586p. + table-222p. + table.
basane brune de l’époque, dos à nerfs ornés, tit. et tom. dorés sur pc. bordeaux, tr. jaspées, roulette sur les coupes, tit. rouges et noirs, vignettes, bandeaux, lettrines et culs-de-lampe, (reliure en état assez médiocre, épidermures, mors fendus, manques aux coiffes de pied, aux coins et aux coupes, fortes mouillures et attaques de vers aux marges inférieures entraînant une fragilisation du papier et de tr. légers manques de texte) (Dupin n° 990). Le traité des testaments de Ricard a été de tous temps regardé comme le meilleur ouvrage sur la question. Le traité de la révocation des donations par la naissance ou survenance des enfants est très intéressant par l’étude qu’il y fait du régime juridique des enfants naturels et légitimés. On y trouve également quelques curiosités : “si l’enfant né ensuite de l’opération césarienne peut faire révoquer la donation faite par son père avant sa naissance”, “si le nouveau-né monstrueux jouit du privilège... pour faire révoquer une donation”. L’ouvrage se termine par la conférence générale d’une part des coutumes d’Amiens et des coutumes locales avec les notes de Dumoulin et d’autre part de la coutume de Senlis. Sur ces deux coutumes il s’agit de l’analyse la plus complète.
108153Ludguni, Sumptibus Horatij Cardon, 1602, 1 volume in-folio de 355x225x60 mm environ, 3ff.blancs, 6ff. (titre en rouge et noir avec vignette, epistre, ad lectorem, index), 736 pages, 42 ff. (index), 3ff.blancs, impression sur 2 colonnes par page, pleine basane fauve, dos à 5 nerfs portant titres dorés, orné de riches motifs dorés aux entrenerfs, encadrements des plats d'un double filet à froid. Des rousseurs et pages fortement brunies, des passages soulignés et petites annotations dans les marges, un nom sur la page de titre, quelques et trous et fines galeries de ver (sans gêne pour la compréhension), cui épidermé et frotté avec quelques manques sur les coins coiffes et coupes, une déchirure sans manque dans la marge p. 725/726. Texte en latin. Traité de droit romain sur la famille, sur les pensions alimentaires (de "olere" un terme latin qui signifie nourrir et éduquer).
188312345Paris, E. Plon et Cie, 1883 ; in-4, demi-chagrin maroquiné rouge cerise à coins, dos à nerfs soulignés de filets à froid et dorés, caissons richement décorés et dorés, titre doré, doubles filets dorés sur les plats, tête dorée, non rogné (reliure de l’époque) ; (6), 412 pp. ; 10 planches en héliogravure et 1 carte dépliante en couleurs hors-texte, très nombreuses illustrations in-texte, 17 à pleine page.
14707A Montélimart (Montélimar), s.n., 1749, 1 plein veau marbré, dos à nerfs, orné, tranches rouge. in-8 de 236 pp., ex-libris manuscrit: "Cyprien Lefournier février 1856" ;
435 pages. Index. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of family and archival black and white photos. Map endpapers. Decorated red boards. Contents include: Families; Schools; Groups and Organizations; Churches and Cemeteries; Sports; Entertainment; Services; Miscellaneous and Pictures. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. A lovely copy of this excellent local history.. Book
154 pages including copies of black & white photos. Personal Memoirs of W.T. Burkitt (Theo), born in England, who immigrated to Canada early 1900's. Patriarch to Burkitt Family of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Depicts history of early Vancouver Island, military service, politics and family life from a personal point of view. Hand typed. Handwritten greetings on title page read "To Marjorie and Gerry With Best Wishes", presumably written by the author. A nice clean copy with sound binding. Book
Features: The biggest manhunt in Canadian history - great colour photos and lengthy text; The Private Agony of Jerome Choquette - this Justice Minister set out to strengthen the rights of the individual but now advocates identity cards and carries a .38 revolver; Newfie Fare - Everywhere an Islander goes, his food is sure to follow; Sure the UN tries to keep peace around the world - but who tries to keep peace at the UN? - retired Canadian Army officer Harold Trimble explains; Wearing your ego on your face - photos of moustaches added to the faces of famous Canadians; Doug Wright's Family; Maggie Grant; and more. Clean and unmarked with average wear. Book
384 pages. References. Recommended Readings. Index. "Provides the theoretical principles, detailed techniques, anecdotal illustrations, and practical exercises that willl help mental health professionals apply this approach in practice." - from dust jacket. "Fills a tremendous gap in the literature... Therapists, psychologists, mental health professionals, educators, and expressive arts therapists will find this volume an invaluable resource on phototherapy with a wide variety of cllient populations." - Cathy A. Malchiodi, Editor, Art Therapy, and professor and co-ordinator, Graduate Art Therapy Program, California State University, Sacramento. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear. Nice copy. Book
16438Carlisle; Kendal; Crosthwaite; New Mills near Stockport; Douglas Isle of Man; St Bees Grammar School Cumbria. Between 1813 and 1874. The Le Flemings of Rydal Hall were a leading Cumbrian family notable as the landlords of the poet William Wordsworth. The present collection of 15 items derive from the family papers of Barbara Le Fleming eldest child of Roger and Ann Fleming and sister of Sir Daniel le Fleming c.1785-1821 5th Baronet who married John Benson 1780-1830 in 1809. The first five items listed below concern the 'bone of Contention' that was the will of Daniel Fleming; the next six are miscellaneous items including three letters to Mrs Benson and a banking bill; and the last five items contain material relating to family history. The collection is in fair overall condition on aged and worn paper. SECTION A: Correspondence relating to the Will of Daniel Fleming 1835-1838. Five items. ONE: John Benson to 'Dear Barbara Benson'. Carlisle; 16 November 1835. Explaining that 'the Rydal money is still a bone of Contention' and giving his reasons for objecting to a proposition put forward by her brother's son. TWO: W. N. Hodgson to Mrs Benson. Carlisle; 28 March 1836. Advising her to accept 'a small sum' rather than 'run the risk of wasting a large portion of the money in legal proceedings'. With transcript of letter to him 'for Mr. Capes by J Stuart' Grays Inn London; 27 February 1836 'Re Sir D. Fleming deced'. THREE: Edward Tatham solicitor to Mrs Benson. Kendal; 28 April 1838. 'I learn that Mr Harrison is supposed to have taken the money or some of the money which was agreed to be divided but that you are not on some account considered in strictness to be entitled to any part. However be this as it may as it should seem the sum you have expected to receive was to arrive from the effects of the late Mr Daniel Fleming Mr. Carlyle as his sole Executor is the proper person to apply to for it.' FOUR: Rev. Irving Carlyle to Mrs Barbara Benson. New Mills near Stockport; 28 June 1837. 'I am the Sole Acting Executor of the late Mr. Daniel Fleming . the Executors of your Brother the late Sir Daniel Fleming have entered into an amicable agreement with me as to the disposal of the £2500 referred into sic your letter and which was awarded to the late Mr. Daniel Fleming by a decree of the Court of Chancery. By this arrangement it has been agreed that after the payment of debts and expenses you are to receive one sixth equal share of the said £2500'. With letter to her from James Burrow. Crosthwaite; 8 July 1837. With a transcript of the two letters with accompanying note: 'These were copied from the original letters verbatim by Joseph Little on the 11 July. 1838.' FIVE: Copy of letter from M. H. Quayle to 'Sir Richard Rev. Sir Richard Le Fleming 1791-1857 6th Baronet'. Douglas; 26 December 1838. Describing difficulties surrounding his aunt's will. SECTION B. Miscellaneous personal papers 1813-1874. Six items. SIX: Daniel Fleming to his aunt Miss Fleming at Lowther St Whitehaven. From Hill Top Crosthwaite Kendal; 10 April 1813. Sending presents for her 'Sir Joseph Senhouse and Mr. Hamilton' and describing how 'Michael' has taken 'a prize into Port viz Bermuda they have got a French Vessel call'd the Martin' and expressing sadness at 'the Death of poor Senhouse Wilson who <was in> the Navy'. SEVEN: W. F. Grayson to Mrs Benson. Douglas; 4 April 1837. Urging her to apply for the post of the recently-deceased 'Mr John Grave who has conducted the Post Office here for 30 years & a most worthy man'. With signed autograph copy of reply by Barbara Benson describing her indisposition and that of her husband. EIGHT: Christopher Hodgson to Mrs Benson at 8 Wood St Toxteth Liverpool. Carlisle; 15 December 1839. Mostly regarding 'William' whom he is anxious should fall 'into a situation'; and describing 'the Fire in Mr Mantons shop'. NINE: Banking bill headed 'Mrs. Benson To J. Jackson Dr. with entries dated from 1838 to 1841. TEN: 'C Hodgson' to his mother Mrs Hodgson of 52 Rendal St Everton Liverpool. St Bees Grammar School Cumbria; 13 October 1874. In envelope with Penny Red stamp and St Bees postmark. The envelope also contains a bird's wing with feathers. ELEVEN: Autograph Note in the third person from Mrs John Pemberton to Mrs Benson. Barnes; 19 September no year. SECTION C. Genealogical material relating to the Le Fleming family. Five items. TWELVE: Copy of register of christening by Andrew Hudleston Minister the Chapel of St Nicholas Whitehaven in the Parish of St Bees on 6 April 1784 of 'Barbara daughter of Roger and Ann Fleming'. Addressed with red wax seal and Whitehaven postmark to 'Miss Fleming Hill-top Kendal'. THIRTEEN: Letter from 'A <M>' to Mrs Benson Stricklandgate Kendal. 13 April 1826. Containing local and family news together with an 'Extract from the parish Register of Bishopwearmouth in the County of Durham - Witness my Hand April 12th. 1826 G Stephenson Curate of Bishopwearmouth'. FOURTEEN: Unattributed short memorandum on Richard le Fleming. Dated 25 April 1869. FIFTEEN: Unattributed transcripts of accounts of two family weddings in 1857 and 1861 SIXTEEN: Unattributed transcript 8pp. 8vo of published account of the early history of the family. Somewhat faded on worn paper. Carlisle; Kendal; Crosthwaite; New Mills, near Stockport; Douglas, Isle of Man; St Bees Grammar School, Cumbria. Between 1813 an unknown
18655597505Edmonston And Douglas 1865. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition suitable as a reading copy. Library sticker on front cover.8vo. Cloth. Half leather. Raised bands. Gilt lettering on spine. Heavy exterior wear. Bumped corners. Front inside page is attached with tape. Frontispiece. Mostly clean. Loosely bound. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item500grams ISBN: Edmonston And Douglas hardcover
1925317486Pittsburgh: Trinity Court Studios 1925. Vintage sepia-toned silver print. 10-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches. Fine. Vintage sepia-toned silver print. 10-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches. Children Sarah Mellon and Richard King Mellon are seated at the table next to their father. Trinity Court Studios unknown
1840105031<p>Small family archive of letters 10 pieces in all some folio size other basic letter sheet size over 20 pages of text some docketed on reverse. Most pages are aged and browned some chips and tears a few holes at center folds a little staining but otherwise about very good. This family archive begins with a letter dated June 14 1840 and provides a glimpse of life in still early America during the pioneer period. In the first letter which is. from near Danville Missouri daughter Emily Lee and Adam Lee to father Ely Butcher in Randolph Virginia asking for money. Emily complains about poor health but tells him to consider moving out there where good land could be had. Another letter dated September 24 1840 is from Rock Island County Illinois from John H. Butcher to his father Ely in Randolph Virginia. John Butcher a farmer tells his father he is in "tolerable good health" but talks about some hard times where he lives. He comments on the rivers being very low and it appears his shipping costs were double what they should be. He stays he finds times very hard in this country harder than expected and adds he couldn't get $1000 for his home at that time. He even makes a comment about a split in government but that the Whigs may feel they won writing not totally clear on this comment. On January 2 1842 from Danville Missouri we see another letter from Emily Lee to her father Ely Butcher in Randolph Virginia. This letter has a sad tone as Emily complains she hasn't gotten a letter from her father in almost two years despite writing to him a few times. She says she feels neglected by her father and brothers and times are very hard. She mentions store credit is not available and they lost a horse. According to Emily her in-laws are no help and she has eight children to take care of. She tells her father she will see him in the spring and she expects him to do something about her situation. Seems like Ely's kids are often in need and asking dad for help. On August 20 1844 John Butcher In Rock Island Illinois to Ely Butcher in Beverly Randolph County Virginia appears to be visited by his sister and his brother-in-law and sister Adam Lee and Emily lee. The farm is doing well and he indicates that oat and corn prices are "tolerable" and he expects to produce 800 bushes of corn and wheat. It appears his sister wants a divorce and it also appears John asks his father to intercede with his uncle Peyton about the land he uses. He seems to be tired of being a renter. He asks his father to negotiate a deal and help him pay for it. He apologizes for the tone of the letter but sounds a little desperate. There are also what appears to be some detailed receipts for the goods of Ely Butcher the dates appear to be 1842 and 1843. In fourth receipt the date is unclear but could be as late as 1866. A final document is a marriage certificate for Hannah Hart Butcher and the date is November 22 1911.</p>
184820000275Amity & Woodbridge CT 1848. General wear. Letter folds some separation at folds. A collection of approximately thirty-eight 38 pieces of ephemera relating to the Clark family of Amity CT. The the bulk of materials dating from the 1790s to the 1810s. The majority of the collection focuses on the patriarch of the family Lazarus Clark 1795-1818 following his death the remaining materials relate to his sons Jeremiah Andrew and William or one of his grandsons Alinzaor Jeremiah's son.<br /> <br /> The collection mostly consists of <br /> <br /> Receipts and payment intent - fourteen 14 in number which were short financial agreements between Lazarus and other gentlemen in which he agreed to pay with "lawful money" the debt he owed. Several make reference to a time frame in which he had to pay back the debt such as sixty days or one year at which times there is also reference to paying an interest on the debt. It appears as though once Lazarus would pay of the amount owed he would either rip off or cut out his name from the note so that the note was no longer valid. There are a few notes of this nature between his sons and/or grandsons and their debtors. Measures 6 1/2" x 3 3/4" sample. <br /> <br /> Itemized Invoices for goods and servic -There are approximately a dozen detailed bills belonging to Lazarus in which individual items itemized out varying in length from a few items to to the majority with full page itemizations over 40 items Some examples of the items and amounts purchased are: quart lisbon wine silk & thread for Patty Lazarus' daughter 5 yards linen and half a pound of sushen tea. There are some indications in the Woodbridge town history that Lazarus' house was a tavern at on. <br /> <br /> Woodbridge Citizen Ledger- 42 page booklet bound by thread which appears to be missing its wrappers if not a page or two. Names of Woodbridge's citizens listed alphabetically with some sort of unidentified adjacent checkmarks. It appears that it might have something to do with the town's taxes as on the back of the book is written "It was voted by the inhabitants of the town of Woodbridge at their meeting in December 18 1786 and for a period thereafter rate to be paid the First of April next." There are short notes beside some of the names indicating if the amount was paid though sometimes these notes state that it was paid by a different individual than the one named. Measures 6 1/4" x 3 1/4". <br /> <br /> There several loose papers filled out in a similar manner one of the smallest of which does say "Amity Bill 1795". On one of these pieces it appears as though the amount owed was divided up between ten men. Their names amount owed and the calculations done in order to figure out the amount owed by each individual are recorded. Another item is a letter dated August 19th 1805 from David Brown of Derby. The letter concerns a tippet that Mrs. Hotchkiss took and destroyed and Brown appears to have been writing Lazarus in the hopes that he would help to resolve the matter before Brown would be forced to "putting of it in suit without any further delay." This letter supports along with the possible tax records that Lazarus held some sort of important position within the town however the exact position is never specified either within the items in collection or the research done on Lazarus himself. <br /> <br /> The collection also contains a second booklet with four pages of content including a similar list of names plus six pages of genealogical records such as marriage birth and death dates. The remainder is blank.<br /> The last three pieces of ephemera in the collection are relating to the sale or transfer of land in the area however only one of which names a Clark within the text. In that document it relates the sale of Dible Farm to a William Clark in 1828. Of the two land agreements not naming a Clark one is the deed to the piece of property called Green Farms in Fairfield CT and the other is a copy of the land deed for a property belonging to a Joseph Syler. There is even a short note on the back of this copy which states "Fees for Searching records & Copy $ 0=25 sic". Measures 12" x 7 3/4" sample. <br /> <br /> One piece has a small note on the back along with these practice signatures which has the appearance of a short diary entry discussing the day's weather before it ends abruptly. <br /> <br /> To view the collection please click on the following link: <br /> https://photos.app.goo.gl/2FDfC2yTTX6c2Fyd8. Lazarus Clark was among one of the first settlers of the town of Amity in Connecticut and he even swore an oath of fidelity to this end in 1784 along with all the other citizens of the town. The town of Amity is no longer in existence today however it was located in what is now part of Bethany Orange and New Haven with the majority of it located in Woodbridge CT. In fact the house Lazarus Clark built for his family in 1795 which still stands today is in Woodbridge CT. Due to Lazarus' being a part of the founding settlers of the town he was one of its prominent citizens and there are indications in the town records that he was a Deacon at the local parish. <br /> <br /> <br /> Lazarus Clark was born on December 23 1745 in Milford CT to David Clark 1713-1800 and Hannah Peck 1716-1815. He married Dennis/Denise Bradley 1753-1802 in 1771. They had seven children: Lazarus Clark Jr. 1773-1806 Dr. Jeremiah C. Clark Dennis Clark Carrington 1780-1847 Oliver R. Clark 1780-1847 Patty Clark Riggs 1785- Andrew Clark 1789-1865 William Clark 1895-1862 and David William Clark 1829-1889. Lazarus and his family were some of the first official settlers of the town of Amity later Woodbridge CT. After his first wife died he married Hannah Baldwin Clark 1747-1823. He died on August 19 1818 at the age of 72 in Woodbridge CT. unknown
177820000275Amity & Woodbridge CT 1778-1848. General wear. Letter folds some separation at folds. . A collection of approximately thirty-eight 38 pieces of ephemera relating to the Clark family of Amity CT. The the bulk of materials dating from the 1790s to the 1810s. The majority of the collection focuses on the patriarch of the family Lazarus Clark 1795-1818 following his death the remaining materials relate to his sons Jeremiah Andrew and William or one of his grandsons Alinzaor Jeremiah's son.The collection mostly consists of Receipts and payment intent - fourteen 14 in number which were short financial agreements between Lazarus and other gentlemen in which he agreed to pay with ""lawful money"" the debt he owed. Several make reference to a time frame in which he had to pay back the debt such as sixty days or one year at which times there is also reference to paying an interest on the debt. It appears as though once Lazarus would pay of the amount owed he would either rip off or cut out his name from the note so that the note was no longer valid. There are a few notes of this nature between his sons and/or grandsons and their debtors. Measures 6 1/2"" x 3 3/4"" sample. Itemized Invoices for goods and servic -There are approximately a dozen detailed bills belonging to Lazarus in which individual items itemized out varying in length from a few items to to the majority with full page itemizations over 40 itemes Some examples of the items and amounts purchased are: quart lisbon wine silk & thread for Patty Lazarus' daughter 5 yards linen and half a pound of sushen tea. There are some indications in the Woodbridge town history that Lazarus' house was a tavern at on. Woodbridge Citizen Ledger- 42 page booklet bound by thread which appears to be missing its wrappers if not a page or two. Names of Woodbridge's citizens listed alphabetically with some sort of unidentified adjacent checkmarks. It appears that it might have something to do with the town's taxes as on the back of the book is written ""It was voted by the inhabitants of the town of Woodbridge at their meeting in December 18 1786 and for a period thereafter rate to be paid the First of April next."" There are short notes beside some of the names indicating if the amount was paid though sometimes these notes state that it was paid by a different individual than the one named. Measures 6 1/4"" x 3 1/4"". There several loose papers filled out in a similar manner one of the smallest of which does say ""Amity Bill 1795"". On one of these pieces it appears as though the amount owed was divided up between ten men. Their names amount owed and the calculations done in order to figure out the amount owed by each individual are recorded. Another item is a letter dated August 19th 1805 from David Brown of Derby. The letter concerns a tippet that Mrs. Hotchkiss took and destroyed and Brown appears to have been writing Lazarus in the hopes that he would help to resolve the matter before Brown would be forced to ""putting of it in suit without any further delay."" This letter supports along with the possible tax records that Lazarus held some sort of important position within the town however the exact position is never specified either within the items in collection or the research done on Lazarus himself. The collection also contains a second booklet with four pages of content including a similar list of names plus six pges of genealogical records such as marriage birth and death dates. The remainder is blank.The last three pieces of ephemera in the collection are relating to the sale or transfer of land in the area however only one of which names a Clark within the text. In that document it relates the sale of Dible Farm to a William Clark in 1828. Of the two land agreements not naming a Clark one is the deed to the piece of property called Green Farms in Fairfield CT and the other is a copy of the land deed for a property belonging to a Joseph Syler. There is even a short note on the back of this copy which states ""Fees for Searching records & Copy $ 0=25 sic"". Measures 12"" x 7 3/4"" sample. One piece has a small note on the back along with these practice signatures which has the appearance of a short diary entry discussing the day's weather before it ends abruptly. To view the collection please click on the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2FDfC2yTTX6c2Fyd8 Lazarus Clark was among one of the first settlers of the town of Amity in Connecticut and he even swore an oath of fidelity to this end in 1784 along with all the other citizens of the town. The town of Amity is no longer in existence today however it was located in what is now part of Bethany Orange and New Haven with the majority of it located in Woodbridge CT. In fact the house Lazarus Clark built for his family in 1795 which still stands today is in Woodbridge CT. Due to Lazarus' being a part of the founding settlers of the town he was one of its prominent citizens and there are indications in the town records that he was a Deacon at the local parish. Lazarus Clark was born on December 23 1745 in Milford CT to David Clark 1713-1800 and Hannah Peck 1716-1815. He married Dennis/Denise Bradley 1753-1802 in 1771. They had seven children: Lazarus Clark Jr. 1773-1806 Dr. Jeremiah C. Clark Dennis Clark Carrington 1780-1847 Oliver R. Clark 1780-1847 Patty Clark Riggs 1785- Andrew Clark 1789-1865 William Clark 1895-1862 and David William Clark 1829-1889. Lazarus and his family were some of the first official settlers of the town of Amity later Woodbridge CT. After his first wife died he married Hannah Baldwin Clark 1747-1823. He died on August 19 1818 at the age of 72 in Woodbridge CT. unknown books
63-2552Cleveland OH: Cope/Moulton Family ca. 1890 - 1925. Cleveland OH & Various locations: Letters to Donna Cope. Undated. 85 pieces.William J. Moulton was active as a daguerreian in Elmira N.Y. 1857-1860 offering ambrotypes photographs "ambrographs" & daguerreotypes typical of the pre-Civil War era. By the end of the 19th Century his family had moved to the Cleveland Ohio area. Cleveland, OH: Cope/Moulton Family, [ca. 1890 - 1925]. unknown
01-13531898-1936. Collection of documents mostly concerning the career of Norris. K. Davis the grandson of John Davis Governor of Massachusetts 1834-1835 and 1841-1843. Relate to his military experience and later industrial activities in California. Also included is an autobiography and genealogy in typescript by his father. Interesting collection of letterheads. 1898-1936. unknown
18840012032Lackawanna County Pennsylvania Usa. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1884-1912. Manuscript. On offer is an archive of nine 9 letters that tell the story of a young Lackawanna County Pennsylvania mans life from 1884 through 1912 when he is 19 through 47 years of age. All but one letter is addressed to Walter Peter Cole 1865-1948 of Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. The final letter is addressed to his wife. Walter P. Cole was born in Wallsville PA. At one point he lived in Newton PA and he settled to raise his family in Dalton PA. Walter worked as a dairy farmer in Lackawanna County and sold seeds for C. W. Stuart & Co. Nurserymen. He was married to Minnie Louise Corey Cole. Together they had two sons George and Willis. Minnie died in 1920 at age 52 of breast cancer and Walter died at the age of 83 after a long battle with myocarditis. While Walter and his immediate family live in Lackawanna County PA his extended family lives in Ortonville Big Stone Minnesota and surrounding areas. In 1886 at age 21 Walter visits his Minnesota family. The first six letters center around this trip. He is urged to visit by cousin A. O. Bailey to visit before its too late: Stick to it Walter and come west before you settle down. Come west before you get married because if you get married before you come here there will be no hopes for you then Dec 1884-Jan 1884 Cousin A. O. Bailey Ortonville MNIn March of 1886 at age 21 Walter makes the trip to Big Stone with his cousin George. While he is away he receives letters from back home in Pennsylvania. His Aunt A. J. Clark and friend W. D. Van Fleet are eager to ensure Walter does not fall behind on the gossip of Lackawanna County: Your father and mother was here since you went west they seem to be more reconciledthey was a little worried for fear some thing might happen to you and George on the account of the weather being so changeable Aunt A. J. Clark March 29 1886 Clarks Summit PA. We have hired a hand for the season. We pay $19 a month I tell you what it is Walter it is tough. I have lost 20 pounds of meatJay Seamans is to work to Scranton for $38 a month he drives a one horse star wagon. Graceis very sick not expected to live. W. D. Van Fleet April 30 1886 Pennsylvania. By the end of May 1886 Walter is back in Pennsylvania and his family from Minnesota is fast to write. They miss Walter deeply and find the distance between Minnesota and Pennsylvania to be challenging: .It seems awful lone some to me since you left. We all miss you very much wish I lived where I could visit my own people once in a while. It hasnt rained sence sic you left here it is awful dry and the cut worms are very bad they are eating up the corn destroying thing things in the garden Aunt Mira May 30 1886 Almond Township Big Stone MN. Ma red sic what you sed sic about grandma it makes her feel pretty bad I think if she had the money to go with she would go out there after my school is out. Is grandma so she can sit up any and is she paralised sic as they wrote she was is she under the Dr. s care yet when will you again tell us all about her Cousin Clara June 14 1886 Ortonville Big Stone MN. I dont think I can start the store again for I lost too much by the fireI only got a little over one half of the insurance that it was insured for. They would not pay any more they would rather started a law suit. And you know that they have got plenty of moneyI think I will buy a farm again and go to farming again for a while Cousin A. O. Bailey Sept 18 1886. Years later Walter is living and working in Pennsylvania and courting Minnie Corey. The remaining letters are dated to when Walter was older building a career and a life in Pennsylvania. In 1892 Minnie wrote him in Walsville from Waverly PA: Friend WalterMy cousins think you might took me out said they wanted to get acquainted with you. I did not tell them anything though. The lake looks so pretty to day. I would like to have a boat ride April 27 1892. In May 1895 Walter is working as a new deliveryman for C. W. Stuart & Co Nurseryman delivering seeds in his community. He receives a typed letter from the company acknowledging his letter of receipt of inventory. The letter provides nstructions as to how to deliver orders and collect and remit payments to the company. It is a standard letter that appears to be sent to all sales associates when they receive their first shipment of inventory to deliver. No signature. The final letter is addressed to Minnie Cole. Walter Minnie and their children are living in Dalton PA. Minnies sister writes to update the Coles on her husband Freds serious workplace injury: It was a bad job but might have been worse from what Ive heard. I heard he jumped just in time to save himself from a blast. He didnt tell me but one of the men did. I hope he wont go back there to work anymore. Every one thinks they will strike April 1st. It will be a long time before he can get around. Clara Corey Van Fleet March 1912. Taken together this archive tells the story of a young Pennsylvania boy who grows into a hard working family man. For a historian or genealogist who studies Lackawanna County these letters place the researcher into the heart of the county and help to draw cross-state connections between extended family in Minnesota. These letters are also a window into the daily lives of a farming family and the lower middle class at the turn of the century. All letters are in good condition. Minor age toning. No significant rips or tears. Most have accompanying envelopes. Overall G. ; Letters; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 9 pages; Signed by Author .
20021002325New York: Chicken House 2002. As New in As New jacket SIGNED by the author on the Flyleaf. In a clear protective Brodart mylar cover. SIGNED by the author on the flyleaf. Unread. A beautiful clean collector's copy of the first English edition of this phenomenal novel and international bestseller about the magical undeworld beneath Venice Italy where orphans and street childen led by 'The Thief Lord' protect their incredible secrets. Light tanning to page edges. First Edition First Printing. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Chicken House Hardcover
18164999Gibralter 1816. unbound. 4 pages front and back 9 x 7 inches Gibralter November 7 1816. Written by the brother of Vice-President Elbridge Gerry to his sister Ann Gerry describing some of the highlights of his trip to Italy especially Syracuse and Malta in part: ".a larger cave cut out of a solid rock with an area fifty feet in height at the summit of which is a small room large enough to contain three or four persons. This area terminates in a pyramid so as to form an arch calculated to create the greatest echo imaginable. To this small room Dionysious concealed himself in order to hear the sentiments of his subjects." Addressed on the back of last page. Partial tearing along one of the folds; chip on the outer margin where the wax seal was obscuring some text; tape stains on the right edge of the last page. Good condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
1850219255Pelham 1850. unbound. 4 pages each two-page spread measuring 7.75 x 9.75 inches Pelham New York January 30 1850. Written by "Helen" Morris to brother Jacob the children of Staats Morris about having to sell their plantation and slaves in small part: ".Poor Richard he has had his hands full. The Plantation and the Negroes are sold and as usual.he has fared the worst he thinks Lewis has not acted honorably. Richard wished to buy the Plantation but I dissuaded him from it. The General presented his claims and has been beaten.Richard ordered a bid up to $12000.fearing it would be sold too low. The Negroes all sold well but his for which he blames Lewis.Judge Harper bought Sabinos and Richard Lewis.so they all have good Masters." Page three of this letter lists the extensive properties that the Morris family disposed of and who acquired the said parcels. The sale price totaled $122825.00. It is quite possible that the family was convinced that secession was a possibility panicked and sold large holdings believing they would cut their losses if the Civil War was inevitable. Several folds and creases; partial tear along the center fold; tiny pink stains on the last page. Very good- condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
18140009023New York: I. Riley 1814. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 16mo 254 pages contemporary full sheep red spine label tidal lines inside and on top cover. Scarce <br/><br/> Bitting p. 604; not in Gabler . A wide range of advice and recipes including beverages and how to cook fish at sea. I. Riley hardcover
50878embodying ten miniature oval portraits lettered in English against an embroidered floral background of the late Emperor Nicholas I his daughters Olga Queen of Württemberg and Maria Duchess of Leuchtenberg the Dowager Empress Alexandra Feodorovna Alexander II's brother Admiral Constantine and his wife Alexandra Iossifovna Emperor Alexander II and his wife Marie Alexandrovna Alexander II's eldest son the Tsarevich Nikolai 1843-1863 who died before succeeding Alexander II's brother Field-Marshal Mikhail and his wife Olga Feodorovna 4" x 2½" no place no date c. card margins a trifle browned On the back is inscribed in Russian "the Imperial Family 1st November 1864 St. Petersburg". From the collection of Grand Duke Kyril & Victoria Melita unknown
50879embodying 15 miniature oval portraits lettered in French of the late Emperor Nikolai I his wife the Dowager empress Alexandra Feodorovna his son Nikolai 1843-1863 the Tsarevich who died before succeeding the future Alexander III now Tsarevich and his wife Princess Dagmar Emperor Alexander II and his wife Maria Feodorovna Alexander II's brothers Field Marshal Nikolai and his wife Alexandra Petrovna of Oldenburg Field Marshal Mikhail and his wife Olga Feodorovna of Baden and Admiral Constantine and his wife Alexandra Iossifovna of Saxe-Altenberg and the Emperor's sisters Olga Queen of Württemberg and Maria Duchess of Leuchtenberg 4" x 2½" no place no date c. card a little worn photo detached From the collection of Grand Duke Kyril & Victoria Melita unknown
22891showing the five children sitting on a doorstep in a row 5½" x 3½" no place no date c. unknown
