Maryland: 1858. ADS, 4pg. 2/5/1858 A petition to the Circuit Court of Frederick County, Maryland to extend the term of service of slave Dennis Woods, purchased from the estate of Joseph Steele to farmer and tanner John Cover (1821-1891), beyond 5/1/1861, the agreed on terms. The purpose of the petition.....
1861. Fine content A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., Richmond, Nov. 12, 1861, from Union soldier Albert L. Graves to his mother and sibling. He writes as a prisoner of war and describes the circumstances of his capture during the First Battle of Bull Run, in small part: "... In your last letter.....
1864. Document in excellent condition with usual folds.Measures 10"x8". ADS 3/12-18/1864 Confederate States Form No. 22 M. H. Wright, Commanding Colonel, Atlanta Arsenal approves payment of $30 to Bounty Hunter J. H. Turner for capturing Alfred Rennel, a Confederate deserter tuned Union Spy, who was seen lurking around Atlanta gathering.....
1782. No Binding. Revolutionary War Letter to Major General Danielson from John Hancock's Personal Retained Files [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial Copy Manuscript Letter from Hancock to Major General Danielson, Boston, November 22, 1782, with Hancock's own autograph docketing of "To Maj. Gen Danielson / 1782". 7.25" x 12". Separations along.....
1781. No Binding. Prisoner exchange letter from John Hancock's personal retained files. [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial copy manuscript letter to the Navy Board, Council Chamber, Boston, August 28, 1781, with Hancock's own autograph docketing OF "To The Navy Board / Aug 1781-". 6.25" x 8". Includes Letter Of Authenticity from.....
1782. No Binding. John Hancock Letter to General Freeman regarding prisoners [JOHN HANCOCK]. Original Secretarial copy manuscript letter from John Hancock to General Freeman, Boston. June 7, 1782, with Hancock's own autograph docketing "To Genl Freeman -- 1782". 7 x 12 in. Concerning the disreputable act of taking money from.....
1807. Napoleon Bonaparte Military Signed Letter Regarding Surrender of Gdansk & Capture of "H.M.S. Dauntless" 1p LS in French inscribed in a clerical hand and signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as ""Nap" at bottom Written from Finkenstein Palace, in northern modern day Poland, on May 22, 1807. The cream paper.....
1973. No Binding. Typed Letter Signed "RN" as President, 1p, 6.75" x 8.75" On Whitehouse Stationary, blind embossed presidential seal at top center. Washington, January 23, 1973. To James S. Copley , La Jolla, California. With original White House envelope. Fine Condition.
1986. Framed. Typed Quote Signed, "Ronald Reagan," 1 page, 8.5" x 11", [n.p., n.d.] but noting the original place and date below his signature: “U.N. General Assembly, New York, September 22, 1986." Extremely fine condition. Beautifully framed, frame size measures 19"x15". Includes Letter Of Authenticity from JSA.Ronald Reagan Signs a......
1876. No Binding. President Ulysses S. Grant signed Military Appointment of Alexander Rodgers to Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Cavalry. Dated February 8th, 1876. Document is in excellent condition, beautifully framed in museum glass. Frame size measures 33"wide x 27"tall. Comes with Letter Of Authenticity from JSA. A......
Edinburgh: G. Houston & Co., 1799. First Edition. Hardcover. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY REBOUND IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH MARBLED BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, NEW END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES.....
New York: G. W. Carleton & Co., Publishers, 1885. Hardcover. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION WITH BLIND STAMPED COVERS, BRIGHT GILT ILLUSTRATION TO COVER AND SPINE WITH TITLE TO BOTH. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE BRIGHT AND CLEAN, WITHOUT MARKS AND.....
London: Richard Bentley & Son, 1888. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET (BOUND IN 4 VOLUMES) IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN 3/4 DEEP BLUE CRUSHED LEVANT WITH SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT ORNAMENTS AND TITLING. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, LINEN.....
London: Sampson Low, Marston, & Company, 1897. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE FIVE VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY RIVIERE IN 3/4 CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT NAUTICAL DESIGNS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES.....
John C. Nimmo, 1892. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY ZAEHNSDORF IN HALF CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE AND MARBLING TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY.....
New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1866. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE SEVEN VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD+ CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH MARBLED BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. SOME LIGHT RUBBING TO LEATHER AS SEEN IN PHOTOS. BINDING.....
Beverly Tucker, 1856. First Edition. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BOUND IN FULL LEATHER, SPINES REBACKED RETAINING ORIGINAL COVERS. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE WITHOUT MARKS EXCEPT FOR PREVIOUS OWNER GIFT INSCRIPTION TO FRONT FREE PAPER.....
Edwin Scrantom, 1893. Limited Edition. Hardcover. BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BOUND IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH MARBLED BOARDS, FIVE COMPARTMENTS AND FOUR RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES.....
H. Lintot, 1753. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD+ CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN FULL SPECKLED CALF WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. SOME LIGHT COSMETIC WEAR TO LEATHER EXTREMITIES. BINDING AND HINGES.....
E. P. Dutton and Company, 1917. Hardcover. BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY STIKEMAN IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RIBS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. SOME SUNNING TO SPINE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED END PAPERS AND PASTE DOWNS.....
London: John Stockdale, 1813. First Edition. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE EIGHT VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BOUND IN 3/4 LEATHER WITH MARBLED BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. SOME RUBBING TO LEATHER EXTREMITIES. BINDING AND HINGES ARE VERY GOOD, MARBLED.....
London: Richard Bentley, 1851. 1st Edition. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE TWO VOLUME SET IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY BAYNTUN-RIVIERE IN FULL CRUSHED RED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. BINDING AND HINGES ARE.....
T. Cadell, 1828. Hardcover. THIS COMPLETE EIGHT VOLUME SET IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN FULL LEATHER WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE TO BOARDS, SIX COMPARTMENTS AND FIVE RAISED BANDS TO SPINES WITH BRIGHT GILT DETAILS AND TITLE. SOME COSMETIC WEAR TO OUTER HINGE OF VOLUME ONE. BINDING AND.....
Philadelphia: J. C. McCurdy & Co, 1883. First Edition. Hardcover. BOOK IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH BRIGHT GILT PICTORIAL COVER AND SPINE WITH TITLE TO BOTH, REAR COVER BLIND STAMPED. LIGHT SOILING TO SPINE, LIGHT WEAR TO SPINE ENDS AND CORNERS AS SEEN IN PHOTOS. FLOWERED END PAGES AND.....
Boston: Little, Brown, And Company, 1930. Alice D. Laughlin. First Edition; Limited Edition (#178 of 750 copies). Hardcover. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND BY PUBLISHER IN 3/4 CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT RULE AND MARBLING TO BOARDS, FOUR COMPARTMENTS AND THREE RAISED BANDS TO SPINE WITH BRIGHT.....