Jackson, TN: The M.V. Lynk Publishing House, 1899. First edition. African American Author and Publisher. A rare regimental... Read More about The Black Troopers, or the Daring Heroism of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish American War
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Washington, D.C: October 23, 1969. Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson writes to Targ, thanking him for sending a copy of The Establishment is Alive and Well by Art Buchwald. "My preoccupation with the activities surrounding the publication of my own book has kept me from the immediate enjoyment of..... Read More about Typed note signed ("Dean Acheson"), 1 p, to William Targ, Editor-in-Chief at Putnam's
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The Hague: August 1, 1795. "The character of the American people is so universally and essentially republican..." Nathaniel Freeman, Jr. (1766-1800) was a Harvard classmate of Adams. Initially elected to the Fourth Congress as a Federalist Representative in 1795, he would change party affiliation to Jefferson's Democratic Republicans in 1797..... Read More about Important Autograph Letter Signed, to Nathaniel Freeman, on the disagreements between Federalists...
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![Item #308472 Autograph Manuscript Order, Signed "James Church" and "O[liver] Ellsworth" to John...](https://jamescumminsbookseller.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/308472_1.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1690406989)
Hartford [CT]: June 28th 1777. SMALL COMPENSATION FOR A LIFE AND FORTUNE LOST. An important testament offering proof of the sacrifice and hardship of a memorialized Connecticut hero signed by one of its favorite sons, reading: "Sir pay to Hannah Douglas Executrise (sic) to the Estate of Col. William Douglas..... Read More about Autograph Manuscript Order, Signed "James Church" and "O[liver] Ellsworth" ...
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[Madrid: De Orden de S. M…en la Imprenta Real de la Gazeta, 1779]. First Spanish edition. French replying to Charges by the British concerning the American War. Rare. Spanish translation of the French sovereigns' “Exposé des Motifs de la conduite du Roi, relativement à l'Angleterre” published the same year. The..... Read More about Manifiesto de los motivos en que se ha fundado la conducta del Rey Christianisimo respecto a la...
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Washington: M'Gill & Withrow, 1861. Concerning what Garnett considered the disastrous economic and political consequences of the emancipation of slaves: "...the destruction of southern wealth and industry will be almost complete...You may substitue the slavery of the law...but you will get not half work; and in destroying the personal and..... Read More about Speech of Hon. M.R.H. Garnett of Virginia on the State of the Union Delivered in the House of...
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Frankfort, KY: Printed for the Author by A.G. Hodges, 1842. First edition. A first-hand account of the massacre of Kentucky forces at River Raisin in Michigan during the War of 1812, including the author’s experiences as a prisoner, held by the British and Native Americans. Read More about Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General Winchester
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Frankfort, KY: Printed for the Author by A.G. Hodges, 1842. First edition. Read More about Narrative of the Suffering & Defeat of the North-Western Army, Under General Winchester
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Melbourne: Melbourne University Press, 1977. First edition. Inscribed by the Beale, who was ambassador to the US from Australia during the Kennedy administration, "for dear Jane [Engelhard] / with affectionate regards / from Howard Beale / Nov. 24 '77" Read More about This Inch of Time
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![Item #322790 The U.S. Ten Million Loan of 1814 [caption title]. Jacob Barker](https://jamescumminsbookseller.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/322790.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1690409666)
[New York or Washington, D.C.]: 1857-1861. Comprises a 5-page epistolary Preface, dated 25th July 1861 and addressed to his son Abraham, with caption title as above, followed by 22 sections, including various appendices, as detailed on p. 4, including: Brief and speech of Mr. Jacob Barker, of New Orleans. [1857]..... Read More about The U.S. Ten Million Loan of 1814 [caption title
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London: W. Browne & J. Warren, 1788. Second edition. Second edition of William Bellenden's work on classical political thought, first published in 1615. The original edition praised Cicero, Pliny, and Seneca, while they have been replaced by the editor here with three Englishman. "This work was much admired and much..... Read More about Praefationis ad tres gulielmi bellendeni libros, de statu, editio secunda
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Northumberland [VA]: April 29th 1814. DETERMINED ON A SEA LIFE. A former “belle of Philadelphia society,” now living in Virginia, who has been widowed and left in dire financial straits, writes to Biddle during the War of 1812, asking for his help in obtaining a naval commission for her son..... Read More about Autograph Letter, Signed "Sally D Moore" to Charles Biddle
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New York: Harper, 1899. First Edition. Read More about Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign
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v.p. chiefly Boston and surrounding towns: 1835-1895. THE SAGE OF WALPOLE. A grief-laden archive of Francis William Bird (1809-1894) including: 9 autograph letters signed Francis William Bird (“F.W. Bird), on “F.W. Bird & Son” letterhead; 79 autograph letters signed, many being condolence letters from important friends, including Dr. Estes Howe..... Read More about Archive of Francis William Bird
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n.p. (Washington, D.C): Feburary 8th, 1930. ‘It Was Not Luck, But Hard Work’. A plucky letter from the first blind US Senator. Reading in part: “Through an electric shock I lost my sight. Then it was the beginning all over as a blind man to make myself into a successful..... Read More about Typed letter signed "Thos. D. Schall" (Thomas D. Schall) to "S.H." (Seymour...
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Boston: Oct. 4, 1887. A good early letter on his law firm's stationery. Read More about Autograph Letter, signed. To Hon. Frederick David Ely (1838-1921). "We had hoped for an...
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New-York: Printed by Denniston and Cheetham, No. 142 Pearl-Street, 1802. First edition. Part of an ongoing attack on Burr by Cheetham, whose newspaper THE AMERICAN CITIZEN had become a mouthpiece for the Clinton faction of the Republican party. "Cheetham's attack on Burr was based partly on Burr's suppression of "a..... Read More about A Narrative of the Suppression by Col. Burr, of the History of the Administration of John Adams,...
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Nowalk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 2015. Signed limited edition, one of 250 copies signed by Bush and Meacham. Signed Collector's edition. This was the last publication Bush signed before his death in 2018. Read More about Destiny and Power. The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush
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College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 1997. Signed limited edition, one of 1250 copies signed by Bush and the photographer Valdez. Valdez became the personal photographer of Bush in 1983, and was appointed director of the White House photo office in 1988. Read More about George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile
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New York: D. Appleton and Co, 1848. First edition. INSCRIBED. Inscribed on the title page "Presented to R. J. Walker by the Author." Read More about The Republic of the United States of America: Its Duties to Itself and Its Responsible Relations...
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Washington, D.C: 1862. Copperheads and Unconditional Unionists. This compelling, historical manuscript was penned during the contentious and hostile political environment that was pervasive during the Lincoln Administration. The subscription is for a speech by Pendleton arguing the constitutionality of the proposed “Legal Tender Act,” authorizing the government to issue paper..... Read More about Autograph Manuscript Subscription for copies of a speech made by Rep. George H. Pendleton Before...
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New York: 1882. The later appendix (dated August 1, 1883) which is found in many copies, including the Graff copy, is not present here, indicating this copy is of the earliest issue. An interesting, important and uncommon regimental history, including much auxiliary documentation of the soldiers' service in California. Not..... Read More about 1846 - 1882. THE FIRST REGIMENT OF NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS COMMANDED BY COL. JONATHAN D. STEVENSON,...
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New York: D. Van Nostrand Company, Inc, [1948]. First edition. Ffep inscribed: “To Charlie Payson (husband of Joan Whitney Payson), a good member of the team, with best regards / Fred G. Clark / June 1st 1948” With messages from Creek Club laid in. Read More about How to Be Popular Though Conservative
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Fort Chartres, Illinois Country: December 31, 1766. The Fur Trade with Native Americans on the Western Frontier. Following the French and Indian War, the Treaty of Paris (1763) extended British control of the frontier as far west as the Mississippi River and transferred the French forts along the river to..... Read More about Autograph document signed, a bill of exchange for £100 Pennsylvania currency drawn on Baynton,...
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Londres [i.e., Paris?]: 1787. Advocates of French-American Commerce. A highly important work of political economy, published in Paris under a false imprint, and designed to stimulate investment in the United States by the French. Brissot was one of the most pro-American French thinkers of the period; he later wrote a...... Read More about De la France et des Etats-Unis, Ou De l'Importance de la Revolution de l'Amérique pour le...
Price: $1,750