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18707418baGlen Cove NY: Carpenter Family in America 1870. Book. Very good condition. Paperback. Americana; genealogy; 3 pages; 20.2cm; organization constitution. Carpenter Family in America Paperback books
1840470Cleveland 1840. Very good. 8pp. on three folded sheets. Folio. Old fold lines. Minor wear and soiling. In a highly legible hand. Small archive of letters written by James and Mary Smith English farmers emigrated to Ohio by way of Lowell Massachusetts. The pair settled on a farm eight miles from Cleveland during a boom period -- in 1820 only 606 people lived in Cleveland and only around 1000 in 1830. The completion of the Ohio and Erie Canals however increased the population to nearly 6000 by the time the last of these letters was written in 1840. The Smiths had seven children at least one of whom John C. Smith 1814-1881 remained in Lowell working as a calico printer at the Merrimack Print Works. As a family of farmers the Smiths' correspondence focuses primarily on their land and the value of their harvest. In the winter of 1837 James and Mary tell their son. "We have completed our stable. It will hold ten head of cattle. We have 3 acres of wheat in which we intend to raise much produce as we can for Cleveland is a very good market. Our last butter we got 21 cents per pound flour is 7 dollars and 50 cents per barrel." By 1840 the Smiths' land is thriving: "Our crop of wheat is 66 bushels. The last years was the best year for wheat since we came here. we sold butter 424 pounds it made us over 70 dollars from 4 cows. The last fall we cleared six acres and put wheat in it. It is the most we have put in since we came. The last harvest we had 18 acres to mow 5 acres of wheat to reap 2 acres oats to reap and six acres of wheat to put in. We hired a man one week to help us. We did all rest ourselves. We have under cultivation 40 acres. Land is low because cash is so very scarce." Cash may have been scarce because of the region or due to the Panic of 1837 which hit the Smiths and their dairy in the next couple of years. A nice snapshot of the life of emigrant farmers in the Midwest during the 1830s. unknown books
188232045Boston 1882. Advertising flyer. 4to pp. 4. Printed in black on newsprint. Picture of the performers on the front 8 adults and children stamped in purple "Woodbury's Hall Saturday Jul 28." Inside a description of the performers each of whom play a variety of brass stringed instruments and drums; plus some reviews of performances. On the back a large portrait of Annie A. Park "Acknowledged the finest Lady cornetist by the best Musical Critics." The piece is cut cleanly across the center perhaps where it had been folded. Some yellowing and small tears on edges but otherwise quite well preserved. unknown books
184521391New York: American Tract Society 1845. 12mo. 35 1 p. <br><br>In buff printed wrapper with engraved title including four vignettes signed: W. Howland. Printer from front wrapper. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Drake 8293. Lacking rear wrapper; front wrapper detached water stianed and chipped. American Tract Society unknown books
1893List316Chicago 1893. Broadside 11 ¾ x 5 ½ inches. Very Good. John Hutchison patriarch and leader of the Hutchinson Family Band was hired by the World's Fair Committee to perform as one of the "Wonders of America." This broadsheet unrecorded is a souvenir of his performance from the fair in which he sang "Prophecy of Freedom" a ballad with suffragist overtones that he had written in 1867. The Hutchinson Family singers had enjoyed a long and successful career at the point of the 1893 exhibition beginning as one of the most successful acts of the 1840s. <br /> Their support of abolition women's rights temperance and workers' rights had limited their following somewhat and following the Civil War their appearances in large cities were generally limited to churches temperance meetings and women's suffrage rallies. By 1893 John Hutchinson was at the tail end of his career - he would die fifteen years later - but was welcomed by attendants. William Lloyd Garrison would describe John Hutchinson's singing as "directly and purposely subservient to the freedom welfare happiness and moral elevation of the people." <br /> <br /> The broadsheet introduces the song as " sung at his meetings held during the 'Woman's Congress Campaign' through Kansas. dedicated to the 'World's Fair Congresses' and sung by him during that period when prominence was given to the 'Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man' emphasizing the principle as a true method of restoring the unity of all good for the whole race of man." The Hutchinson Family Band embodied the ideals of the Second Great Awakening and this shows those ideals going strong at the dawn of the twentieth century. A well preserved example in very good condition with some light creases and normal tanning. Not recorded in OCLC. unknown books
188647661Brooklyn NY; Jamaica L.I. 1886. Full calf with brown-stamped borders to upper and lower boards gilt-stamped red calf label to backstrip. Some minor rubbing to extremities but otherwise VG. Approx. 126 ll. of ms receipts many tipped in. Oblong format 5- " x 7 ¼". <br/><br/>Cornelius Duryea and his seven daughters are part of the sixth generation of the Kissam family. The Kissams were early settlers on the North Side of Long Island and are fortunate to have had a detailed genealogy produced by Edward Kissam in 1892 which dates back to 1644. The family history is preserved by the Huntington Historical Society and many historic sites in Long Island can be traced back to the family. This receipt book chronicles 25 years of the proceeds of the estate of the late Cornelius Duryea after his death at age 74 in 1861. Most of his substantial estate was left to his wife and daughters. It is possible based on these documents that Edward Kissam’s genealogy mistakenly names a Wm. Wheeler as the husband of Josephine Duryea who’s married name here appears to be Woolley KISSAM 107. Signatures and receipts attributed to the following parties: Josephine H Woolley Caroline H Cornell daughter Phebe K Leech daughter Sarah Anne Van Duyn Sarah A Thorne daughter Abraham. P. Leech executor Seth Chapman also executor Thomas Bradlee Samuel Smith Ezra W. Conklin Deborah P. Cornell/Rhodes daughter Deborah Jane Duryea wife/executor John Gacy tax collector of Town & School IRS Receipt/Tax Receipts Receipt from James Hall Monumental Works Cornelius Duryea Chapman grandson. hardcover books
1850270003581850-1900. Two photographs appear to be missing as there are names written below the cut out but no photo. One photograph of a young boy has residue over his face. Cover wear and rubbing. Damage to back strip. A photograph album of the family of Laban March 1780-1860 an American politician from Massachusetts. The album contains approximately seventy-seven 77 photographs of the great Marcy family. It appears as though one of Laban's children compiled the album since Laban and his wife Fanny Howe 1791-1857 don't appear in the album. On the free endpaper is a partial family tree of Laban's children including all six children and the names of some of their children. There are 77 photographs in the album 42 are identified at least by name written under the photograph and at times additional information is provided. Photos include Laban's children sons-and-daughters-in-law their grandchildren and other extended family members. In a few instances individuals are noted as great friends of the family. There are 28 young children or babies the remainder are adults of various ages. Several individuals are pictured twice and one three times at different times. The family genealogy is available upon request with asterisks is placed beside the name the individual that has an identified photograph in the album. There are two photographs in the album of individuals that are clearly not related to the Marcy family in any way. The first is a small photograph of King Edward VII when he was still Prince of Wales. The second is a small photograph of Mrs. Tom Thumb. The album consists of forty 40 pages evenly split between pages that hold a single large photograph and pages that can hold four smaller photographs. Of the seventy-seven 77 photographs contained in the album seventeen 17 are large photographs and sixty 60 are quarter-page photographs. Most pages are completely filled. The majority of the album contains portraits of a single person however there are five 5 photos with two individuals in them and one 1 that features a trio of young children. Regardless of the shape of the cut out the dimensions remain largely the same. Measures 5 1/4" x 3/4" larger cut outs 3 1/2" x 2" smaller cut outs. With the exception of three all the photographs fit neatly into these slots. . As such the smallest photograph in the book is 3/4" x 5/8". The majority of the photographs are in good condition with minimal to no fading. There are a few tin types with the majority of the photographs being cabinet cards or carte de visites . The photographs can be removed and at times there is information to be found on the back of the card normally relating to the photographer who took the picture. Some of the photograph studios used were: E. L. Brand & Co. in Chicago IL GH. Bercamasco Photographe in St. Petersbourg Rogers in Hartford CT and Richardson in Boston MA. The album black leather covers with decorative embossing meant to invoke the image of the metal hinges that were once used to hold old books together. The spine of the book has gilt lettering which states "Album". There are remnants of what appears to have been a clasp meant to secure the book closed. Interior pages are gilt edge. Measures 11" x 8". <br /> <br />To view images click: <br />https://photos.app.goo.gl/68qturBMNU2jdUe4A Laban Marcy was born on March 7 1780 to Asahel Marcy 1738-1819 and Priscilla Dunham 1740-1829 in Greenwich MA. He married Fanny Howe 1791-1857 on April 4 1812 and had six children. He attended Woodstock Academy and studied law under Judge Barnes of Tolland CT. He was elected a Massachusetts State Representative or Senator the records are unclear and was a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in 1820 and again in 1853. He died on October 11 1860 in Greenwich MA. <br /> hardcover books
1842100843Wexford Ireland 1842. The combined Arms of Nunn and Westby centre top the ten verses in praise/celebration each with their bubbler surrounding decorative elements include a fox hunt; a pair of fiddle players; a pair of Celtic bagpipe players; a line of Irish Step-dancers; a pair of Celtic harp players; a formal procession with Edawrd Westby Nunn pictured in an open carriage pulled by 4 white horses driven by a harp-playing coachman. 24-5/8 x 15-1/4 inches. Farmed in green birdseye maple frame. The combined Arms of Nunn and Westby centre top the ten verses in praise/celebration each with their bubbler surrounding decorative elements include a fox hunt; a pair of fiddle players; a pair of Celtic bagpipe players; a line of Irish Step-dancers; a pair of Celtic harp players; a formal procession with Edawrd Westby Nunn pictured in an open carriage pulled by 4 white horses driven by a harp-playing coachman. 24-5/8 x 15-1/4 inches. WONDERFUL. Reading in part Verses 7 & 8: Round his estate and grand domain You cannot trace the tryant's hand Stain'd by the ill paid toil and pain Of those who cultivate the land The peasants tran'd to sweat and toil Ere the day's task it has begun With one accord will freely join To bless the name of Nunn The dwellings pf his tenantry Neath Forth's high crags all green and blue O'er van'd scenes to the wide sea In beauteous grace attract the view No absentee here ever sends His minion vile to cause despair No there true grace with virtue blend So great Hill Castle's honored Heir. unknown books
1854004407London: Lovell Reeve 1854. Third edition. Half Calf. Very Good. Extra-illustrated with 23 original pen and ink mostly whimsical drawings by the Hewlitts. 12mo. 18.5 by 12 cm. 240 pp. With the Hewletts' original drawings inserted. These original drawings are larger than the original text by about 2 cm and so the book when opened has an unusual eccentric appearance. Rubbing along joints and corners. Scattered light foxing. <br /><br /> Lovell Reeve books
1843842771843. HUTCHINSON FAMILY SINGERS. THE OLD GRANITE STATE: A SONG COMPOSED ARRANGED AND SUNG BY THE HUTCHINSON FAMILY SHEET MUSIC. Boston: Oliver Ditson 1843. Family portrait lithograph on cover: Bouve. 10 pp. Folio. The Hutchinsons from New Hampshire were Abolitionist performers who gave antislavery concerts across the country and at the White House for President Tyler in 1844. Frederick Douglass once said that the Hutchinson Family Singers' because they possessed such "fine talent for music could have secured for them wealth and fame but like Moses they preferred to suffer affliction in the cause of justice and liberty." After emancipation they turned their cause to women's suffrage. Brodsky Lawrence p. 304. unknown books
1834022529Philadelphia: E.L. Carey and A. Hart 1834. First American Edition. Octavo. Two books bound as one 216pp. and 222pp. 2pp. publisher's catalog and a smaller 18pp. publisher's catalog bound after first catalog at rear. Ney was considered one of the greatest generals produced by the French Revolution. He displayed diplomatic talents of a high order under the guidance and instructions from Charles M. Tallyrand minister for foreign affairs to the French Republic. Ney's retreat from Russia in 1813 was considered a masterpiece of strategy. He was the first to improve upon the old system of military tactics and founded the system which was then followed by the French armies. Ney's death was by firing squad for his supposed treason. This work was put together under the direction and management of the Duke of Elchingen Marshal Ney's second son. Bound in a modern 3/4 leather over marbled paper covered boards raised bands gilt red morocco spine label gilt renewed endpapers title page to volume I has a nice repair to upper right corner light scattered foxing throughout but more prominent to title pages. A good copy. E.L. Carey and A. Hart unknown books
1859755Chester County Pennsylvania 1859. Two volumes. Folio. 330 x 210 mm. 13 x 8 inches. 438 pp. Account written in ink in very legible hand. Leather backed marbled paper boards leather tips; spines and edges a bit worn paper stock with some discoloration and minor spotting; Joseph Hawley's name and dates written on the endpapers numerous times in both volumes. With faults very good copies. I: Account books recording the business activity of what appears to be a very successful and profitable shoe maker and leather good manufacture.  Extremely well organized indexed and legible these accounts are arranged by date and customer name and offer an insight into the leather needs of customers over a given year. For instance Moses Jefferies had eleven transactions in the year 1793 for new shoes mended shoes and new soles for himself his wife and children. Under the account for William Hawley a relative not doubt twenty-six transactions are recorded.  Opposite each page listing a customer account is a "Contra" page which lists cash received and expenditures for materials. The first volume begins in 1793 and ends in 1796. The second volume begins in 1799 and continues through 1805. Many of the transactions include the names of family members who the shoes are for and provides a genealogical record of many families in the Chester County area. For a transaction for Samuel Lightfoot in 1801 the entry reads "To make a pair of shoes for Black Isaac cost 0/5/0.  II: Joel Hawley 1804-1883. Manuscript Account Books of a Quaker Shoemaker and Manufacturer of Leather Goods for Horses and Arithmetic Work Book. Chester County Pennsylvania 1829-1846. Folio. 320 x 200 mm. 12 ½ x 7 ¾ inches. 125 pp. Accounts written in ink in legible hand. Original marbled paper wrappers; showing wear at spine and edges paper stock brown in places; with faults a very good copy. Joel Hawley was the oldest son of Joseph who continued in the shoe manufacture business but as the ledger shows expanded into saddle making and the production of bridles straps harnesses halters and leather collars for horses. Organized in a similar way to his father's account book Joel's contains less information and lists only the customer name a few words of description and the price.  He also records his expenses for coffee candles spices sugar butter etc.  It is interesting to compare prices from the first years of Joseph Hawley's business with prices thirty years later as recorded in Joel Hawley's account book. The second half the ledger about 20 pages is arithmetic workbook which focuses on simple principles of geometry multiplication calculating compound interest figuring discounts and annuities. It also contains some doddles scribbles the names of his brothers Simon and Benjamin and samples of calligraphic script. Hawley Family Archive. Chester County Pennsylvania. 1788 -1859. III.  Benjamin and Simon Hawley. Union Society for the Detection of Horse Thieves. Constitution and Minute Book. 1817-1859. Unpublished folio manuscript. 330 x 210 mm. 13 x 8 inches. 175 pp. Written in a variety of hands in ink very legible. Bound in leather backed marble paper boards; paper and spine a bit rubbed but sound and attractive; first two leaves are sprung from sewing some inserted notes laid in; some light foxing otherwise very good. Manuscript constitution and minute book of the Union Society for the Detection of Horse Thieves and Other Stolen Property which spanned 42 years. The Union Society like scores of other similar groups in the Northeast created a service for the protection and recovery of private property stolen from farms and warehouses. It was organized by the leading horse traders and merchants of various counties in the greater Philadelphia/Wilmington area and its constitution and by-laws outlined its goals and the responsibility of its membership. Members of the Union Society were from Philadelphia Bethlehem Harrisburg Lancaster Peach Bottom Elkton Wilmington and New Castle and it covered all the major travel routes in these areas. Benjamin Hawley a founder of the society and his brother Simon both owners of horse-trading company were instrumental in the establishment and management of the Society. Simon was recording secretary for many years and it is the reason that the journal of the Society was part of the Hawley Family Archive. Some of the articles of the constitution included the responsibilities of membership the payment of dues mandatory attendance at meeting or the levy of a fine what do to if a member witnesses or is informed of a theft of a horse or property over the value of $ 30.00 and a list of rewards for the finding stolen property and the levy of 6 percent of the value of returned property from the owner. All members needed to brand their horses with the letter "U" on the neck of the animal to help in its identification if stolen. The minute book records the details of each meeting which mostly deal with attendance list of absent members fines for absenteeism appeals new members treasure reports and the election of officers.  One of the more interesting narratives that is contained in the minutes of annual meetings was the discussion of the various routes that were to be covered if an alert made from one of its members about a stolen horse or property. The Union Society established 11 routes from Philadelphia and surrounding counties and to Wilmington local members were assigned to cover the route if a theft was discovered. For instance in West Chester Joseph Gordon was responsible for routes in and out of the town. In Wilmington Jonathan P. Evans was the route rider and in New Castle it was Daniel Davis. If a member were to cover a route looking for property and he was to be paid $ 1.00 a day for his time reimbursed for expenses and entitled for a reward. The minutes record the theft of a horse in August of 1835 from Ezekiel Evans of Lancaster one of the founding members of the Society. It was determined that the thief took the southern route out of Lancaster and 15 members were notified and took to road to Baltimore. A reward was posted for $ 50.00 by the Society and $ 25.00 by Evans. John Collins of Columbia traced the thief to a hotel in Meadstowne where he found the horse and secured capture of the thief. He was identified as John Gallagher "a notorious felon and horse thief." On September 5th 1859 the minutes record a motion to dissolve the Society. It was seconded and passed by a vote of 23 to 11. The assets of the Union Society were distributed and each member received $ 1.45.  A small collection of papers from Hawley family are in the Chester County Historical Society. They pertain mostly to Joel Hawley who in addition to running his mercantile business in Lionville Uwchlan Township was elected Associate Judge of the Chester County Courts and was Director of the Bank of Chester County. His sons Joseph Williamson Hawley and Samuel Hawley were both fought in the Civil War and the archive at the Historical Society focuses mostly on the years 1861-1864.  http://www.chestercohistorical.org/hawley-family-papers. unknown books
1863008667Edmeston New York 1863. Unbound. Very good. Two letters: one two-page letter and one four-page letter. Both have mailing and storage folds. Clean and legible. Centerfold of one has a split mended with what appears to be archival repair tape. <br /><br />Both letters were written by Waterman Burlingham a New York farmer to his son Horace in Canada. Horace deserted from the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment in April 1863 along with 43 other men. One letter also includes notes from Horace's mother and sister. <br /><br />While the letters update Horace about family happenings it is Waterman's desertion information that is significant: <p style="margin-left:3%; margin-right:3%;">"We received a letter from you last spring which informed us that you was . . .safe and sound on Canada grounds which we was very glad to dear. I felt some afraid that you would meet with difficulty in the attempt to cross over. I am sorry to have you from home . . . but under the circumstances glad that you are safe from arrest which you would not have been any where in the States The Provost Marshal by the name of Cole living in Albany came to the flats and arrested John Sivcet Bradley Sheldon Seymour West and John Yates put hand cuffs on them & was off in a hurry. . . . The Marshall said to Coons that he had 200 names of Deserters on his list & orders to take all that he could hear off he said his territory went as far west as Rochester . . . now a word of advice to you don't you be enticed by no man or woman to cross back into the states a man in some office of the government left with a large amount of money and went into Canada a short time ago. Some of these city officers that understand catching men tracked him to Canady & . . . and got him to cross over into this States & then snapt him and if they find out where you are they will play sharp in some way. . . . Don't you write to anyone anything that will hurt Richard E. Seill you know the law makes him accountable for any breach of trust if he is Post Master don't let any body know that he harboured you or informed you what was agoing on or any one else keep everything to yourself for if Barrett or Tresdell should find out that any one helpt you or done any act that they could get an advantage of they would probably take it so be very careful when you write to any one." <br /><br /> books
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> 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
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
1838266969New Orleans 1838. unbound. 3 pages front and back each measuring 10 x 8 inches New Orleans February 1 1838. Written by Calvin Keith agent for Almina Partridge mother of United States Generals Samuel Partridge and John Milton Partridge. Almina is attempting to find out what real estate holdings her late husband has in New Orleans and Smith informs her in small part: ".I found myself in a rather awkward predicament. The Judge informed me the agent he had made the appointment Mr. Parker had admitted in Court that he had been in the State Prison for passing counterfeit money and informed me he could not now be removed without showing his present incapacity to manage her property. This information could only be obtained by depositions from the place where he resides.The last agent has not obtained any of the funds & I have much confidence in believing that his bail will not permit him to remove the funds and certainly not without securing him. On the whole I consider it rather a bad business & wish myself fairly out of it." Usual folds with no weaknesses; extensive pencil underlining on the second page; small chip on the right edge of the third page with slight loss of text. Good condition.<br/><br/> unknown books
1848780521848. O'HARA FAMILY. CROHOORE OF THE BILL-HOOK AND THE FETCHES. London: Simms and McIntyre 1848. Later printing. 12mo. quarter red morocco over marbled paper boards all edges marbled. Bookseller stamp to ffep. Some rubbing and edgewear to spine and boards. Rear hinge is weakening else generally clean within. About very good. unknown books
18712437Charterhouse School 1871. Hardcover. Very good. Dates: 1871-1877 and 1910. Small 4to. 37 ff. mostly with newspaper clippings neatly pasted in on both sides 4 ff. in manuscript "Summary of Scores" from 1871-1877 and 1910. Several leaves excised; it is possible that the present album had been re-purposed. On a few of the stubs appear fragmentary MS notations suggesting that the notebook may have once been divided alphabetically. We find on certain stubs "Ai" followed immediately by "Ao" and then several leaves later: "Her. - Hes" followed by "Io." Binding rebacked with smooth calf. In very good condition. Highly interesting homemade album of Cricket Scores available nowhere else specifically documenting the triumphs of three young members of the Blomfield family namely: E.G. Edward George C.J. Charles James and R.T. Reginald Theodore. One wonders if the present album was created in order to promote friendly competition between the brothers two of whom went to Haileybury School and one went to Charterhouse; all three went up to Oxford. There are scores and game synopsis of matches were between Haileybury Charterhouse Marylebone Cricket Club MCC Westminster Trinity College Oxon. Exeter Oxon. and more. One of the more interesting features about the album is that it provides a fascinating record of one family's love of the game:<br/><br/>¶ Edward George 1853-1885 entered Charterhouse School London in 1865 and transfer upon the School's removal to Godalming in 1872; in 1873 he went to Trinity College Oxon. where he earned a B.A. in 1877 and M.A. in 1879; thereafter he served as Curate of St. Mary's Portsea until 1883 and then Vicar of St. Mark's Woolston until his death in London in 1885.<br/><br/>¶ Charles James 1855-1928 went to Haileybury School; he underwent military training at Sandhurst and served as an army officer in India Sudan and Natal. He attained the rank of Major General before his retirement in 1917. NB: this individual is not to be confused with a noted architect of the same name b. 1862 d. 1932. <br/><br/>¶ Reginald Theodore 1856-1942 also went to Haileybury School; he earned his B.A. from Exeter Oxon. in 1880 and M.A. in 1884. He became an architect and was knighted in 1919. He is remembered mainly for his work designing British war memorials. <br/><br/>¶ The parents of the three young men were Rev. George John and his first cousin Isabella Blomfield of Bow Devonshire whose own father Charles James Blomfield was Bishop of London. <br/><br/>¶ At the end is a "Summary of Scores" for the years 1871-1877. Following this in a different hand is the year 1910; although the initial of the last name "Blomfield" remains the same the other initials belong to Reginald Thomas and his two sons Henry George and Austin. <br/><br/>¶ See Stedman Charterhouse Register 1872-1900 passim. CATALOGUER'S NOTE: We are grateful to Catherine Smith Archivist of Charterhouse School for much useful information concerning the Blomfield Family. hardcover books
186026391New York & Philadelphia: Brady & H. Manger's Photograph Gallery 1860. Two carte-de-visite photographs the woman's portrait with touches of lip rouge & cheek tinting. Accompanied by an old mount-surround identifying: "Mrs. Sadie Robbins born Phil. abt. A.D. 1823 died at Brooklyn Aug. 2 A.D. 1874 buried at Woodlands Cemetery near Phil." and Elliott Robbins of New York. 1st wife Ann Eliza Smith of Nissequogue L.I. 2nd wife Mary Frobel Regnault New Orleans 3rd wife Sadie Simpson of Philadelphia." Studios identified on front for Mr. Robbins & back of the mount of Mrs. Robbins' photo. Approx. 2 1/4" x 4" size; some light wear soiling Mrs. Robbins' card top tips rounded; in very good condition. Photographs. Not Bound. Very Good. Brady & H. Manger's Photograph Gallery paperback books
188835763New York: Geo. A. Leavitt 1888. First edition. Cloth. Very good original wrappers chipped and repaired last leaf detached occasional pencil check mark. 164 pp. 8vo. Auction on June 21 and 22 1888 of 645 outstanding rarities chiefly with extensive notes. Provenance: From the library of Alberto Parreño with his bookplate on front pastedown. Uncommon. Geo. A. Leavitt hardcover books
184238182Bogotá: Family of Juan José Neira 1842. Small 4to 25 x 21 cm; 9.75" x 8" . 1 p. <br><br>The family of Gen. Neira a military leader during the Wars of Independence and a politician and military man during the republic died in 1841 of injuries he suffered at the battle of Buenavista in 1840. The family thanks his friends and the public in general for their support during the year of mourning and announces a special mass on 14 January.<br>Â Â Â Â Printed on thin paper with a black border the text contained in a square within => a catafalque featuring weeping figures skulls and cross bones and eagles. As issued never bound. Margins irregular. "Señor José M. Resptrepo" in lower margins. [Family of Juan José Neira] unknown books
1820305224Edo 1820. 200 woodblock illustrations of crests some light soiling to margins. 208 pp. small oblong 8vo 110 x 155 mm. blue paper wrappers worn stitched. 200 woodblock illustrations of crests some light soiling to margins. 208 pp. small oblong 8vo 110 x 155 mm. Japanese woodcut book on the crests and symbols of the Samurai families.<br/><br/>WITH: <br/>A series of 99 small manuscript information cards on for ceremonial use for Samurai families denoting their crests and banners pen ink and colors. First half of 19th century each card 70 x 55 mm some affected by worm tracks. unknown books
1900366431900. 5-1/4" x 7-3/4". Approx. 160 pp. Autograph album with red gilt decorated covers worn boards detached but present spine missing. Pages have been removed and the remaining pages are mostly loosened. Signatures are written both directly on the book's pages and also on separate pieces of paper tipped in. Some toning and staining of the occasional page. While the binding is in in fair condition the pages that remain are Good to Very Good.<br/><br/>Autographs include in part: <br/> "Auburn Nov. 14 1860 Dear Sir I comply very cheerfully with the request contain in your courteous note and remain Respectfully your obednt servant William H. Seward" U.S. Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869 Governor of New York and U.S. Senator from New York.<br/> "Washington 11 Feb 1861 Sir I have the pleasure of complying with your request. Respectfully yours John A. Dix". Secretary of the U.S. Treasury.<br/> "Yours truly Henry W. Longfellow" Famous poet and author of "Paul Revere's Ride".<br/> "Washington Dec. 16 1860/ Mr. T.A. Ashley/ Dear Sir Your letter of Dec. 10 is recd. Respectfully Preston King." Early free soil politician.<br/> "Dear Sir Faithfully Yours Charles Sumner" Massachusetts senator and Radical Republican.<br/> "Very truly yours Schuyler Colfax member from Indiana" <br/> "Washington Feb. 25 1861 to F.A. Ashley Esq. Dear Sir Yours of the 21st received and I hereby comply with your request Respectfully yours & c. Owen Lovejoy/ F.A. Ashley Esq. Detroit Mich." U.S. Representative from Illinois conductor on the Underground Railroad brother of Elijah Lovejoy friend of Abraham Lincoln.<br/> "Washington D.C. August 24 1890 J.B.Cheadle Frankfort Indiana/ Represented the 9th Indiana District in the 50th & 51st Congresses. Elected in 1886 by 3416 majority and in 1888 by 4450 majority."<br/> "Very truly your friend W.H. Coffron North Baruch Mich. Washington D.C. 11/30/'84" with cartoon face. Michigan physician; graduate treasurer secretary and professor of Georgetown University.<br/> "With best wishes J. N. Gillette Governor of California Sept. 9th 1909". <br/> "House of Representatives Washington Feb. 21st 1861/ G.A. Ashley Esq. Detroit Mich. Sir Yours of the 19th came to hand this evening. Very respectfully your obedt. Servant Cyrus Aldrich" Minnesota;<br/> "Yours truly Jas. Harlan" Early Free Soil politician federal judge U.S. Cabinet Secretary of the Department of the Interior under President Johnson;<br/> "Mason W. Tappan Ho. Reps. Washington 2/14/1861 Sir I am making a hand somewhere; and I prefer to make it before I start to run at all" New Hampshire<br/> "I'll try it and let you know Sam Gordon Miles City Aug. 17 83" New York native later settled in Montana where he established the Yellowstone Journal.<br/> "Albany April 10 1861 Dear Sir If you think my humble name written with my own hand will add anything to the value of your collection it gives me pleasure to make this small contribution. Yours with respect Ira Harris/ To F.A. Ashley Esq." New York senator and friend of Abraham Lincoln. <br/> "My Dear Bill Yours Truly J. Guthrie Asst. U.S. Inspector Hulls San Francisco CA Eureka Ca. March 2 1905"<br/> H. Winter Davis "James R. Doolittle "Louis Kerrsft Rear Admiral U.S. Navy 2nd March 1905"; "Yours very truly/ Alex. W. Buel"Michigan; B.F. Magee M.C. Michigan; "Truly Yours John T. Shurtleff Sept. 25 1909"<br/>H.P. Baldwin'; A.A. Burnham CT; Chas. A. Mack Jr.; Kinsley S. Bingham MI; Frank Higham Detroit M.; R.E. Trowbridge MI; W.K. Sebastian AR; John A. Gilmer NC a member of the Confederate Congress; JesseD. Bright IN owned plantation in KY with slaves and was the only person from a Northern State expelled from the Senate for his Confederate sympathies; J. Morrison Harris MD; Wm. Bigler PA 12th governor of PA ; John Cochrane NY; Zachariah Chandler Michigan leading abolitionist in Congress; M.S. Latham MI; Alex. W. Buell MI; John J. Perry Oxford Maine; Kit Adams; Emerson Etheridge TN; Edgar Cowan U.S.S. PA; Jno Goode PA; Miss T.C. Ashley; Loren C. Caddell; USMP Maj. Samuel Ruggles prominent New Yorker ; W.J. Thorne M; Alfred Ely; Katie Lackey; "Eureka July 23 1908 Hit the bear hard! Charles Ausyl Clarke U.S. Navy with much affection for Mr. Bell"; "Washington City D.C. Feby. 14 1861/ I am Truly Yours J. Markley" Ohio; Milton S. Davis Lieut. U.S.S.; C. Case IN; Harry C. Frankenfield DC 11/30/84; W.B. Holland; Sedley Chaplin supt. Construction Supervising Architects Office Treasury Deptt. Sept. 21 1909: Edward J Morris PA; William Pennington NJ; Neal Delano; Miriam F. Richmond; "A of Michigan" followed by signatures of Frank Johnson Charles B. Wood Gore Porter R.E. Frazer Aaron C. Jewett George Kingsley James A. Brown Dept. of Medicine; "Edwin Z. Pritchett 1st Lieut. 1st Field Artillery June 24 1909"; Walter S. Sturgill; Edgar H. Towar Detroit; 4/30/1861; B. Stanton Ohio; J Stout Oregon; H.H. Munds 1883 Billings MT; Senator from California R.L. Edwards; R.F. Woolfield and WH. Coory Montana; and others. unknown books
1826309183U.S. Frigate Brandywine 1826. 3 pp. 4to. Bifolium. Old folds. 3 pp. 4to. A letter from one of Washington Irving's nephews--William Iriving--to another his brother Washington named for his famous uncle. The men were sons of Irving's brother John Treat Irving. William a navy man urges his younger brother "Wash" to stay in school as a cadet. unknown books
