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Act of Parliament relating to America during the Revolutionary War...
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Act of Parliament, with a full title page with the date of 1779, and a nice engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. The Act is for: "...granting a drawback of the duties...upon all foreign Wines exported from Great Britain to any British Colony or Plantation in America, or to any British Settlement in the East Indies."A nice Act of Congress, from during the middle of the Revolutionary War... See More $72.00
1865 print of Lincoln in "oil colors"...
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An 1865 color lithograph print of Abraham Lincoln, by Bingham & Dodd, Hartford, Connecticut. This is a very nice 14 by 18 1/2 inch print (with borders) noted as "Printed in Oil Colors", and carrying an imprint immediately beneath the portrait: "...1865 by Bingham & Dodd..." along with a facsimile of Lincoln's signature.A few minor tears at the margin, a small piece fr... See More $78.00
New England broadside from 1876...
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An interesting broadside advertising: "NEW ENGLAND AT HOME. Ye Supper Of Ye OLDEN TYME." noting that: "A New England Supper will ben gvven by ye Damyseies and ye maydens of ye Young Ladyes' Social, for ye benefit of Grace Church Great Bend, on Wednesday eve, in ye month of November Day the 1st, MDCCCLXXVI in LENHEIM'S HALL." The text also includes a little poem (see).My guess... See More $68.00
Colonial New York court document from 1750...
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A single sheet document from the "Supreme Court...Province of New York at the city Hall of the City of New York...the twenty fifth day of October, one thousand seven hundred and fifty." This concerns a case between John Owen and Samuel Burling in: "...the matters in controversy...to be referred to the arbitration and official determination...any three of them shall..make report ther... See More
$140.00
1798... receipt for drawback of duties..
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A receipt received by the "Collector's Office, Baltimore" denoting a payment "...for Drawbacks of Duties on Merchandise exported..." The receipt is headed: "Collector's Office, Baltimore, 18 August, 1798" and states that a payment was "Received of Robert Purviance, Collector of Baltimore...". There is a signature at the bottom, presumab... See More
$47.00
1781 Revolutionary War officer's pay document...
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Fascinating document for providing pay to an officer of the Revolutionary War. The document is totally handwritten and reads: "Sir, Pay Major John Ripley Fifty pounds in Bills of this state--and charge the state. Pay Table Office, July 2, 1781" Includes two signatures (see).Measures 4 1/4 by 8 inches, totally handwritten, excellent condition. A nice item for display and dated during th... See More $150.00
One dollar bank note from 1852...
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This is a genuine one dollar bank note from "The Cochituate Bank" in Massachusetts, dated January 1st, 1852.As was typical of bank notes of this vintage it has beautiful and intricate engravings on the obverse (see photos), and the word "ONE" in red ink. The reverse is blank.
Generally very nice condition save for loss in the upper left corner (see photos). Measur... See More $36.00
Five dollar bank note from 1850...
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This is a genuine five dollar bank note from "The Cochituate Bank" in Massachusetts, dated January of 1850.As was typical of bank notes of this vintage it has beautiful and intricate engravings on the obverse (see photos), and the word "FIVE" in red ink. The reverse is blank.
Light toning and some mild, even wear. Measures 3 by 7 inches.... See More $42.00
Soviet Union Young Communists' League membership booklet...
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A curious little booklet which is actually a "Komsomol", or a Soviet Union Young Communists League membership card, unused.The photos below shows its content, having a cloth-based & sturdy red cover with a portrait of Lenin, the inside front cover including a specific membership number and space for a photo and name & address, with the remaining 13 pages being a blank form wi... See More $7.50
Rare and early broadside...
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Rare broadside from London titled: "Mr. Boyer's CASE: and His Undoubted Right and Title to the Writing of the True Post-Boy, Asserted".As a bit of background, in May, 1695 Roper started a newspaper called the 'Post Boy,' which appeared three times a week, and was the rival of the whig 'Flying Post'. Roper's enemies said he wrote for either party, according as he was paid. John Dunton... See More $235.00
Thomas Edison funeral...
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LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, October 22, 1931 * Inventor Thomas Edison funeral burial
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "EDISON LAND AWAY TO REST" "Famous Inventor Sleeps Beneath Great Oak Tree"
Other news of the day throughout. Lightly browned with minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More $35.00
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
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Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches in size.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The pho... See More $100.00
The Gavit reprint list...
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Booklet: "A List Of American Newspaper Reprints" compiled by Joseph Gavit, 1931. A well known but seldom found booklet of 16 pages which begins: "This is an attempt to bring together, in one list, notes on all the complete separate reproductions of early or historic issues of American newspapers..." with a bit more (see).A nice booklet for any library on early newspaper... See More $36.00
The Gavit reprint list...
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Booklet: "A List Of American Newspaper Reprints" compiled by Joseph Gavit, 1931. A well known but seldom found booklet of 16 pages which begins: "This is an attempt to bring together, in one list, notes on all the complete separate reproductions of early or historic issues of American newspapers..." with a bit more (see).A nice booklet for any library on early newspaper... See More $36.00
All you want to know about the Ulster County Gazette...
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Booklet: "The Ulster County Gazette and its Illegitimate Offspring" by R.W.G. Vail, 1951 This "infamous" newspaper dated January 4, 1800 certainly ranks among the most commonly found of the many reprint newspapers on the market today. The N.Y. Herald of April 15, 1865 would be a contender as well.To this date only two genuine issues have been located (American Antiquari... See More $37.00
Unusual broadside issue...
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ADVANCE SUPPLEMENT, Red Wing, Minnesota (though not noted as such on the issue), February 11, 1880 * Rare broadside issue
This is a very curious half-sheet which is printed on the front side only. Included are several news items headed: "Our City" "An Interesting Game" "Belle Creek" Hay Creek" and other tidbits (see). There is mention of Red Wing in o... See More $28.00
Broadside of President Grover Cleveland...
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THE WORLD, New York, NY, March 5, 1893 (broadside only) A great and original broadside of the newly inaugurated President Grover Cleveland, and his cabinet. The broadside is in very good condition (single sheet) and measures approximately 17" by 21". There is practically no browning (what you see is shadows during photoing).
$140.00
Catalog of rare California newspapers...
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Early rare newspaper catalog: "Early Newspapers and Periodicals of California and the West", being a catalog from the venerable John Howell Books of San Francisco, dated 1970 .Within this 116 page soft bound catalog is a fascinating assortment of over 500 newspapers from the Old West including many titles which virtually never come on the market. Several of the listings are... See More $38.00
Uncommon reference booklet on early newspapers...
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Booklet: "NEWSPAPERS ALONG AMERICA'S GREAT TRAILS" created by Bell & Howell Company, not dated but likely in the early 1970's. * Uncommon reference booklet
This is an interesting booklet of 40 pages which lists the earliest newspapers published in the various states along the famous trails, specifically the Wilderness Road, Mohawk Trail, Lancaster Pike, Forbes Road, Natchez Tr... See More $25.00
Early British pamphlet...
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British pamphlet titled: "An ANSWER to The Reverend Dr. Snape's LETTER to the Bishop of Bangor...", published in London, 1717 as noted on the titlepg. in Roman numerals (see). It must have been a popular piece as this is "The twelfth edition". A 48 pg. pamphlet measuring 4 1/2 by 7 1/2 inches, in very nice condition.
$56.00
Early British pamphlet...
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"A SERMON Preach'd before the QUEEN at St. James's Chapel, on Wednesday, March 15, 1709/10", London, 1710 * British pamphlet
A 24 page pamphlet measuring 4 5/8 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice condition. $55.00
Early British pamphlet... Sermon preached...
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British pamphlet titled: "The Perils of False Brethren, both in Church, and State: Set forth in a SERMON Preach'd Before the Right Honourable the LORD-MAYOR...At the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, On the 5th of November, 1709", published in London, 1709 as noted on the titlepg. (see).A 24 page pamphlet measuring 4 3/4 by 7 1/4 inches, a bit close-trimmed on some leaves, minor wear at ... See More $40.00
Small broadside from California...
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ALAMEDA NEWS, Alameda, California, August 17, 1881 * Rare miniature broadside
* Old West
Here is a small broadside "supplement" (printed on one side only) that has a report about a meeting of the "Town Trustees", plus the weekly "Police Report" and other content.
Measures 8 by 5 3/8 inches, lightly browned, nice.... See More $45.00
George III's speech to Parliament...
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This is a four page pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Wed. the 24th day of April, 1765" as noted in the full title page. London, England.In this address the king talks of his health and his successor to the throne (see photos).
Complete in 4 pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: George III (Georg... See More $68.00
Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
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British pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd at Christ-Church in Dublin Before their Excellencies the Lords Justices..." with more, printed in London, 1711. Complete in 24pgs., measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in very nice condition.
$47.00
Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
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British pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd at the Parish Church of St. Martin in the Fields; January the 16th 1711..." with more printed in London, 1712. Complete in 16 pgs., measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches and in very nice condition.
$43.00
1600's pamphlet from England...
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* Rare from 17th century EnglandBritish pamphlet titled: "A Discourse Concerning the Object of Religious Worship, or a Scripture-Proof of the Unlawfulness of giving any Religious Worship to any other Being Besides the One Supream God" printed in London, 1686 (in Roman numerals: see).
A lengthy pamphlet with 74 pgs. & measuring 6 by 8 inches and in very nice, clean condition.... See More $90.00
Tiny broadside from Juda, Wisconsin...
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RARE BROADSIDEHere is a very small broadside from Juda, Wisconsin WI, dated July 2nd from 1878 although the year does not appear on the broadside.
It includes a few ads, and a few anecdotal tidbits (see photos). Measures 3 by 8 3/4 inches, generally nice condition. Blank on the reverse. Very unusual! $50.00
Pamphlet from 1713...
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RARE 18TH CENTURY ITEMEarly British pamphlet titled: "The Nature and Influence of The Fear of God. A SERMON Preached at Kingston upon Thames, on Tuesday the 14th of July, 1713..." printed at London, 1713 (see title page).
Complete in 36 pages, small hole in the back leaf, measures 4 5/8 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice,clean condition.... See More $60.00
Pamphlet from the 1600's...
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RARE 17TH CENTURY ITEM Early British pamphlet titled: "Subjection For Conscience-sake Asserted: In A SERMON Preached at Covent Garden Church, December the Sixth, 1674" by Gilbert Burnet, D.D., London, printed in 1689 (Roman numerals; see).
Complete in 32 pages, small hole in the back leaf, measures 6 by 8 inches, very nice,clean condition.... See More $95.00
Preached sermon...
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Pamphlet titled: "A SERMON Preach'd before the Sons of the Clergy, At Their Anniversary Meeting In The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, December 10, 1713", London.This pamphlet has a full title page dated 1714 (see photos). Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 24 pages, terrific condition. $60.00
Dr. Henry Sacheverell...
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Pamphlet titled: "Collections Of Passages Referr'd to by Dr. Henry Sacheverell In His Answer To The Articles of His Impeachment...", second edition, London.This pamphlet has a full title page which is dated 1710. Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 32 pages, terrific condition. $60.00
A sermon preached...
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Pamphlet titled: "The Christian Subject's Duty to His Lawful Prince, In A SERMON Preach'd January the 30th 1716...", from London, England.This sermon was delivered by Luke Milbourne, Rector of St. Ethelburga's. This pamphlet has a full title page dated 1716, bordered in black (see photos). Measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, complete in 38 pages, terrific condition.... See More $70.00
DEATH OF JAMES GARFIELD ... mayor's notice...
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Here is a unique item being a notice from the mayor of Fremont, Ohio, announcing the death of President Garfield. The front page has an announcement that reads: * DIED. At Long Branch, New Jersey, Sept. 19, 1881, at 10:35 P.M., James Abram Garfield, President Of The United States. Aged 49 years and 10 Months. Funeral obsequies at Cleveland, Ohio, Monday, Sept. 26th, 1881, at 10 o'clock A. M. I... See More $139.00
The Massachusetts Ploughman...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS PLOUGHMAN, April 6 - October 6, 1844 * Subscription form for a newspaper
* Cost of $1
A very interesting bit of ephemera for any early newspaper collection. Measures 2 1/2 by 7 1/4 in, some folds, minimal wear, generally very nice. $20.00
1676 document with 2 wax seals...
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Part Latin and part English document from Great Britain, being an obligation bond between two people. The top portion is in Latin and the bottom portion in English, with four signatures at the bottom. The bottom right still has most of two red wax seal present (usually missing), with two totally missing.The date is in Latin in the first paragraph but is also on the reverse as: "9 May, 1676&... See More $137.00
1677 Latin document on sheepskin...
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This is a British document handwritten on sheepskin, entirely in Latin, with the date near the end of the 2nd line: "...octavo die October Anno...1677" (see photos). There is a signature at the bottom. Measures 4 by 12 inches, very nice condition.
$75.00
"Alameda News" advertisement broadside...
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THE ALAMEDA NEWS, West End, Alameda, California, 1875 This is an interesting little "broadside" (single sheet & printed on one side only) promoting the "Alameda News" newspaper from California (see photos).
This broadside measures 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, printed on yellow paper, and is in excellent condition. It is not dated but came out of a collection of th... See More $65.00
* Rare broadside from the Old West
* Stocks & ads
This is a broadside issue, meaning printed on the front side only--quite rare as such. The issue is filled with various stock reports and various stock market-related advertisements, etc. The issue measures about 11 1/2 by 20 inches and is in great cond... See More $35.00
This is a single-page color print only is entitled "The Victoria Tower, New Houses of Parliament".
The size of the print is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches. $27.00
This is a single-page color print only is entitled "The Clock Tower, New Houses of Parliament".
The size of the print is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches. $29.00
This is a double-page print only entitled "The Inter-University Boat-race" featuring the crews from Cambridge and Oxford.
The size of the print is approximately 15.5 x 22.5 inches. $28.00
This is a double-page print only entitled "The Oxford Crew" and "The Cambridge Crew".
The size of the print is approximately 15.5 x 23 inches. $28.00
This is a print only entitled "The Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Princess Alexandea of Denmark.m St. George's Chapel, Windsor, March Xth MDCCCLXIII".
The size of the print is approximately 21 x 25 inches. $28.00
This is a print only entitled "Florence, the New Capital of Italy".
The size of the print is approximately 21 x 16 inches. $19.00
This is a print only entitled "The Queen Viewing the Fourth of June Eton Procession of Boats"
The size of the print is approximately 23 x 16 inches. $17.00