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[FUR TRADING, CANADIAN]. McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & CO., & PIERRE DE ROCHEBLAVE. Signed 2x by Archibald Norman McLeod, partner in the North West Company. Printed Document Signed, Pardevant les Notaires de la Province du Bas-Canada à Montreal, y résident, soussigné; fut présent [Sr. Luc Plante de L'Isle Foquace (Sorel) in manuscript] lequel s'est volontairement engagé par ces présentes à Messrs. William McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Simon McGillivray, Archibald Norman McLeod, Thomas Thain, et Henry Mackenzie, de Montreal, Négocians et associés, souis le nom de McTAVISH, McGILLIVRAYS & Co. & PIERRE DE ROCHEBLAVE, A. N. McLeod [accomplished by hand], signed by twice by Archibald Norman McLeod, 1p., folio, 7 1/2 x 12 3/4", in French. Contract employing fur traders, "Voyageurs." [Montreal, December 13, 1820].
Holograph signatures of Archibald Norman McLeod (1772-after 1837), a native of Kilfinichen, Isle of Mull,… Read More

THE RARE PRSUMPTIVE PRE-PUBLICATION ISSUE
PECK, George W. Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa. 12mo, original pictorial terra cotta cloth (moderate rubbing at edges), spine lettered in gilt, pp. xiv, [2], 196, [16] ads + 19 wood engraved plates (including frontispiece) from drawings by Gean Smith. Chicago: Belford, Clarke & Co., 1883.
First Edition, first issue, first state, with rules above and below the copyright notice at page [iv] a full 7/8" apart, and with no text, save the advertisements, after p. 96. "The earliest copies do not have in the front matter 'A Card from the Author' dated Milwaukee, Feb. 1883 [and not present here]. Copies without this feature are so seldom found that one may be permitted the suspicion that they represent a pre-publication issue."-Peter Parley to Penrod (note added to the 2nd printing of PPtoP), pp. 67-68. "...filled with unabated mischief and spectacular pranks...illustrations are by Gene Smith."-Morgn… Read More

CUCUMBERS[CUCUMBER]. BOWDEN. W., Gardener to James Blackstone, Esq. Castle :Priory, Wallingford. Peculiar Mode of Treatment of the Cucumber during the Winter Season. Small 8vo, disbound, pp. 8. Wallingford [Berkshire]: Bradford, Printer[1820?].Only Edition. Between them OCLC AND COPAC locate five copies (BL; Oxford; St. Andrews; Glasgow & Cambridge).

A MANUSCRIPT SHORT STORY OF "LESBIAN DECADENCE"MAIZEROY, René (pseud. of Baron René Jules Jean Toussaint, 1856-1918). AMsS, Petit Mémoires/ Madame Heurteaux. Approx. 1100 words in the author's small hand, 8vo, 4pp (rectos only), each leaf pasted in old 1/2 cloth binder. [Paris: 1884].
A manuscript short story concerned with eroticism, published as the fifth and last volume of the author's "collection curieuse...histoire d'amour troublantes et curieuses, enfermés dans une couverture très coquette," Les amours deféndues (Paris: 1884), published title simply, Madame Heurteaux. Maizeroy was a friend of Guy de Maupassant who based his character of "Duroy" on him in his novel Bel-Ami. A contemporary wrote of Maizeroy that he "is one of the most elegant of our present men of letters; many of his pages are chiseled with the most masterly and artistic strokes."-Rosine Mellé, The Contemporary French Writers (1894), p. 78. Maizeroy's portrait was painted by Edouard Manet in 1883. For Les amouirs… Read More

[BOOK LABEL, EARLY AMERICAN]. CANNON, Philip A. KENSETT, [John Frederick], engraver]. Cannon's book label, 3 ¾ x 3". [Connecticut, ca. 1812].
"A punning plate in armorial style. A plain shield bears an old-fashioned cannon, behind which is stationed the cannonier, who has just applied the fuse and fired the gun. In one corner the sun appears with rays. As crest, a mortar with shot emerging from its mouth."Wright,Journal of the Ex Libris Society, edited by W. H. K. Wright, vol.VIII, p. 123 & illustration (1899), incorrectly interpreting this as a "British Trophy Book Plate." Charles Knowles Bolton, American Armory, p. 121.

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY LECTURE NOTES BY A STUDENT WHO WOULD LATER BE AN UNSUCCESSFUL PETITIONER IN AN EFFORT TO INCORPORATE THE COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS IN WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS: THE PROFESSOR ADVOCATED SELLING GEORGETOWN'S SLAVES
[EDUCATION]. [PHILOSOPHY]. McMULLEN, A[ugustine], Georgetown College student, future priest in the Society of Jesus. GABARIA, Father John Stephen, S. J. AMsS in Latin by McMullen of philosophy lectures given by Father John Stephen Gabaria, S. J., at Georgetown College, Georgetown, D. C. Small 4to, original 1/2 calf, marbled boards, with McMullen's gold bordered red morocco ownership label on front cover, lettering label "Philosophia" on spine, and gold stamped "Tome III", pp. 287. [Georgetown, District of Columbia] February-July 6, 1838.

Future Reverend Augustine McMullen, S. J., became a professor of Latin and Greek, and assistant professor of French, at Georgetown College in 1851. In… Read More

DEDICATION COPY FOR THE DUKE OF CLARENCE, FUTURE WILLIAM IV
CARRINGTON, Henry E[dmund]. The
Plymouth and Devonport Guide, with sketches of the surrounding scenery. With lithographic views by Worsley. 12mo, contemporary full red morocco, elaborately gilt and blind stamped covers with the Duke of Clarence's coronet as center ornament front and back, spine elaborately gilt in 5 compartments, edges gilt, inner gilt dentelles, pp. [viii], [2], 292, 6 ads, gauffered edges, + 5 lithographed plates. Devonport: Byers, Bookseller and Printer to H. R. H. The Duke of Clarence; and Longman and Co., London, 1828. First Edition. Dedication copy for Prince William Henry, Duke of Clarence (future William IV), and printed by Byers, bookseller and printer to the prince. Devonport, formerly known as Plymouth-Dock, or just Dock, is a district of Plymouth. A lovely, crisp copy of a book which required a… Read More

[SUNDIAL, POCKET TRAVELING DIPTYCH SUNDIAL AND COMPASS]. [BERINGER, David]. Pocket travelling Diptych Sundial, made of fruitwood and paper, 2 3/4 x 1 3/4", hinged, opening to show two decorative hand colored sides (secured at the bottom with metal staples of some kind), with thread, or gnomon meant to cast a shadow on the dials when open. On the bottom is a two-column list of 48 cities, 47 in Europe, and New York. [Augsburg or Nuremberg, ca. 1780-1821].
Made for travelers by the enterprising David Beringer (1756-1821) in either Augsburg, or Nuremberg, Germany, depending on when it was made, as he was in the former in 1776, and the latter by 1798. The list of cities on the lid is soiled, and there is a small piece of paper from the extreme top left hand column rubbed away, taking a few letters. Still, a colorfull and lovely little instrument. With hooks and eyes.

OBORSKI, Colonel L[udwik] (1789-1873). [POLISH EMIGRANTS IN LONDON]. Poland and Nicholas. The Polish Meeting. The Polish Emigrants assembled on the 5th of June, 1844...in London, in order to manifest the unanimous feelings excited in their bosoms by the arrival of the Russian Autocrat and Tyrant of Poland. Resolved,... 4to black bordered broadside, 10 x 7 1/2". London: Steam Press of W[illiam] M[ark] Clark [1844].
A rare broadside printing four fiery resolutions totaling ca. 700 words passed at a meeting to protest the visit of Nicholas I, "In behalf of the Polish Emigrants in London. (Signed). Colonel L. Oborski, Chairman. E. Staniewicz, Secretary." "That having left their fatherland not as slaves flying the wrath of an offended master, but as free citizens of a glorious and once independent, though now enslaved country-protesting in the face of Europe against the violation of their sacred and imprescriptible rights to self-government-they are now the only free organs of their nation's… Read More

"TEEMS WITH PROJECTS"
CAMPBELL, John (1708-1775). A Political Survey of Britain: being a series of reflections on the situation, lands, inhabitants, revenues, colonies, and commerce of this island. Intended to show that we have not yet approached the summits of improvement, but that it will afford employment to many generations before they push to their utmost extent the natural advantages of Great Britain. 2 vols., 4to, contemporary polished calf (hinges of vol. II slightly cracked), fully gilt spines, morocco labels, edges gilt, 2 p.l., pp. vii, 1 leaf (blank), 726; 2 p.l., pp. 739, 28 leaves (Indexes to both volumes). London: Printed for the Author, 1774. $1250.00
First Edition. Scarce in this condition. Complete with half-titles, and the often wanting indexes. A particularly lovely copy, certainly the finest we have ever seen, with the exception of the Sir Ivar Colquhoun of Luss copy, which we saw when we attended the auction of his library in Glasgow in 1984.… Read More

A FINE PASTEL OF 18-YEAR-OLD POLLY MARSH, NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUTSCHIPPER, Gerritt (1775-ca. 1830), Dutch-born artist in America. [MARSH, Polly, nee Sherwood, subject (Oct. 13, 1788-March 24, 1863), so identified on verso]. A fine miniature watercolor pastel portrait on paper of Polly Marsh, of New Milford, Connecticut, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2", inside what looks to be a period frame, with what appears to be new glass. N.p., n.d., [New Milford, Connecticut? 1805-1807].
Based on Schipper's dates in Connecticut, Miss Marsh would have been a teenager when she was painted, 19 at the outside. She was born in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, where she seems to have lived her entire life; where she married, died, and is buried. Hers is a bust portrait in profile, hair up in a bun, wearing a white dress with puffed sleeves, frilly at the neck. Polly was the daughter of Polly and Daniel Sherwood, of New Milford, her father a mason by trade. Daniel enlisted in 1776, and served in the 2nd Regt., Conn.… Read More

MACAULAY, Aulay. Polygraphy, or Short-Hand made easy to the meanest capacity: Being an Universal Character fitted to all languages: which may be learnt by this Book, without the help of a Master: Invented by Aulay Macaulay. 24mo, contemporary crimson morocco, gilt decorated borders (rebacked; new label, engraved frontispiece, 1 p.l., pp. viii, 119, a.e.g., marbled end papers, engraved throughout. London: Printed for the Author, and sold by him in the square Manchester: Also sold by [9 others], November 30, 1747.
First Edition. Printed from engraved copperplates. The frontispiece represents a preacher at a pulpit above a group of men and women taking notes in shorthand. With the author's authenticating signature on verso of title. There was demand for a second edition, also dated November 30th, and a third edition in 1756. Aulay Macaulay (d. 1788) was a Manchester tea dealer whose "shorthand system was the first English system to include written vowels; and he was the first to intend his… Read More

[NEWTON, Isaac]. ADAMS, Edward Dean. A Portrait Bust of Sir Isaac Newton by Josiah Wedgwood the English Potter. 12mo, original blue boards, paper label, frontispiece, half-title, title, pp. [10] + 1 plate, uncut. [New York:] Privately Printed [by Bartlett Orr Press] for the Engineering Foundation, January, 1926.
Only Edition. Presented by Adams, a noted engineer, to great American mechanical engineer Ambrose Swasey (see DAB): "To Ambrose Swasey. This record of a search in hopes that it may be as interesting to him as it was in its conduct to his sincere friend and well wisher. Edward Dean Adams June 10, 1927." Frontispiece of the Newton bust, which had been in the possession of Adams for over sixty years. With large Swasey ex-libris on rear pastedown depicting the "36 inch Lick Telescope" the observatory having been built by him. Not in Babson. OCLC locates four copies. No copies for sale online as of this date (1/28/22). Fine.

A JUVENILE ANDREW WYETH WATERCOLOR "PORTRATE [sic] FROM LIFE" OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESENTED TO HIS GRANDFATHER
WYETH, Andrew (1917-2009). American artist. Watercolor portrait on brownish paper of George Washington, 9 1/2 x 10 1/2", inside frame. Frontal head-and torso watercolor of a bewigged Washington inside wide ornamental wreath with red bow at the top; inscribed to his grandfather from "Andy" N.p., n.d. [Chadds Ford, Pa.: ca. 1925?].
A safe guess is that this was painted when Wyeth's age was still in single digits, ca. 1925? Apparently George Washington was not far from Wyeth's mind growing up in the Brandywine Valley, close to where Washington's Continental Army fell to General Howe's British forces on September 11, 1777. His 1930 large oil painting, entitled, In a Dream I Meet George Washington, was purchased by the Brandywine River Museum in 1991, and in 1954 he painted Washington and Lafayette. Washington was also a subject for his father N. C. Wyeth. This juvenile watercolor… Read More

THE SECOND YEAR OF ORGANIZED CUP RACING
[YACHT RACING]. [PORTSMOUTH, PORTSEA, AND GOSPORT REGATTA]. Two Programs on heavy stock, one with handcolored flags. Portsmouth Portsea, and Gosport Regatta. First Day---August 13th, 1828. Patrons...Prizes...Rowing Galleys...Sailing Galleys...Sailing Wherries...
12mo, 2pp., on heavy stock, 6 x 4 1/2". Portsmouth: Hollingsworth, Printer, White-Horse-Street [1828]. AND: Portsmouth, Portsea, and Gosport Regatta. Second Day, Aug. 15. The Royal Gloucester Cup, value £100. For Yachts not less than 35 Tons...Galleys...Vessels under 17 Tons...Silver Cup value £20, for Amateur Galleys...A Plate, value 5£ for boats in ordinary...Fire Works near the Royal Clarence Rooms in the Evening. Small card on heavy stock, 1p., 4 1/2 x 34". [Portsmouth: 1828]. $800.00
For the first day races a small handcolored flag for each vessel is drawn next to the vessel's name. On the verso of the larger card are printed approximately… Read More

UNRECORDED EARLY POST OFFICE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING ALL CURRENT STATES AND TERRITORIES
[POST OFFICE, UNITED STATES]. [BARRY, William Taylor, U. S. Postmaster General]. Post Office Department, Washington, 4th March, 1833. In future, the following rules and regulations are to be observed. 1st...24th.
[caption-title]. 8vo, pp. 4, unbound, uncut, as issued. [Washington, D. C., 1833]. First Edition. Apparently unrecorded. An interesting piece of post office ephemera illuminating the rapid expansion of the Post Office Department, here covering the limits of the geographical United States. Issued under Barry's signature, it illustrates his concern about cleaning up the Post Office Department which had been under investigation since 1831, and which by 1834-5 would be the target of investigations by both houses of Congress. Barry (1784-1835), a graduate of the College of William & Mary, an American statesman and jurist, served as a representative to the U. S.… Read More

ROBINSON, S[tillman] W[illiams]. Practical Treatise on the Teeth of Wheels with the Theory and the Use of Robinson's Odontograph. Illustrated.
12mo, original printed boards (rubbed; cudely rebacked with cloth), folding frontispiece (leading blank edge a little ragged), pp. 126, [14] ads + 3 plates (1 folding). New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1876.
First Edition. A famous engineer/inventor's work on correct gearing. This copy belonged to a great American mechanical engineer, Ambrose Swasey (1846-1937) as a young man while employed by Pratt & Whitney Co., East Hartford, Connecticut. For Swasey see the DAB. With his partner, Worcester R. Warner, he founded Warner & Swasey, manufacturer of machine tools, instruments and special machinery, in Cleveland, Ohio. He built the Lick and Yerkes observatories. Swasey's ownership signature is on front cover, and he has signed and dated the book the year of… Read More

CRAIG, Neville, historian. DUMAS, Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric. Manuscript of the first translation into English of Dumas' "Preface" of his 1769 translation into French of William Smith's Historical Account of of the Expedition against the Ohio Indians, in the year MDCCLXIV,under the command of Henry Bouquet, Esq., Colonel of Foot...Philadelphia: 1766. AMsS, 11 leaves, written on rectos only, 4to, docketed on verso of last (blank) leaf, tied with pink cloth. [Pittsburgh, 1843, i.e. 1846].
Neville B. Craig was born in a Redoubt built by Colonel Bouquet in 1764, and as his son wrote in his preface to the 1876 edition of The Olden Time; a Monthly Publication, "his life...was spent within rifle shot of the place of his birth." With some corrections and deletions. This is the complete translation of the French preface, including the translator's notes. "Note. The following translation of Dumas' preface was hastily made by me for my own… Read More

AN EARLY KELLOGG BROTHERS LITHOGRAPHED BROADSIDE WALL HANGING OF PORTRAITS OF THE FIRST TEN PRESIDENTS
[PRESIDENTS]. Presidents of the United States. Lithograph, 15 3/16 x 21 5/8", mounted on linen, on wooden dowels, varnished. Hartford, Conn.: Litho. & Pub. by E. H. & E. C. Kellogg, n.d. [probably 1842]. $1250.00
A rare early Kellogg brothers example of the genre that began in 1828, and bacame very popular by the beginning in the 1840s. Termed "an impressive broadside" by print scholar Christopher W. Lane, founder of The Philadelphia Print Shop, in his article Presidential Wall Hangings, American Historical Print Collectors Society News Letter, Winter 2014, pp. 7-11. Published during John Tyler's term of office after succeeding William Henry Harrison, who died April 5, 1841. Ten 4 x 3" bust-length oval portaits arranged in two rows. Each man wears a coat, vest, a shirt and necktie. Some wear wigs. Drapery with tassels appears in the… Read More

[THEATRICAL BROADSIDES ON SATIN, THREE]. Princess' Theatre. Benefit in aid of the Carvers' and Gilders' Asylum, Holloway, On Tuesday Evening, March 19, 1844. Will be Presented, Bellini's Opera of La Somnambula...After with a New Farce entitled Gone to Texas...At the end of which, Miss Sabilla Novello, will Sing the celebrated SCENA from Der Freischutz, in Costume...To conclude with a New Grand Ballet, in Two Acts, and Four Tableaux, entitled Leola; or, the May-Day Bride [followed by another 35 lines of text]. Folio broadside on satin, 16 3/4 x 10", fringe edges. [London:] Phair, Printer, Westminster [1844]. WITH: Princess' Theatre...By Special Permission of Her Majesty. A Benefit in aid of the Carvers' and Gilders' Asylum, Holloway...Tuesday, March 21st 1843...will be performed, an English Version of Donizetti's celebrated Opera in Three Acts of Lucia di Lammermoor; with the whole of the music...After wich...comedietta, called Black & White..To be followed by a New Ballet Divertissement,… Read More