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Very rare Confederate broadside: Confederates occupy Charleston (West) Virginia...
587236   * Extremely rare item from the Confederacy



A very nice broadside (printed on one side only) printed by the occupying Confederates troops as they ousted Union forces from Charleston, Virginia (present-day West Virginia).  This battle happened September 13, and the date near the bottom of this broadside is September 14, 1862.

There are two items in the broadside, the first being a great add... See More  
$1,850.00
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Check from Cooperstown, 1834...
583773   This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1834. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see images).



An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3... See More  
$8.00
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Beautiful, framed title page from 1764...
583730   A very nice custom framed item being the genuine title page from a volume of "The London Magazine" from England for the year 1764. Very ornate lettering and a nice engraving of the skyline of London from that time. The wired frame measures 9 1/2 by 13 inches, very nice condition. A great display item. $64.00
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Postage stamp from Ireland, 1891...
578995   1891 County Cork, Ireland stamp



A form letter from the "County and City of Cork Protestant Orphan Society" dated Sept. 1891 which folds into its own cover which has an address to a minister in Bandon, Ireland. Included are several postal stamps, from Cork, Bandon and Kinsale, all in County Cork, Ireland. A nice red halfpenny stamp with cancellation (see). Measures 5 by 8 inches, piece... See More  
$27.00
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Document on the Pennamite-Yankee War...
576379   * Pennamite-Yankee War document

* Lycoming co. Pennsylvania




Part-printed & part-handwritten document from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania dated 1802, concerning a dispute for a portion of land in the northern part of the state, noting that  a certain person did "...take possession of, enter, intrude, and settle, on a certain tract of land...To the evil example of all others..."... See More  
$43.00
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Civil War enlistment document... Two weeks before the war ended...
576374   Rare Civil War item



A great item, being a document from the "U.S. Mustering & Disbursing Office" from Philadelphia dated March 30, 1865. This part-printed document certifies that "...Lewis Reibrecht was mustered into the service of the United States as a Volunteer Private Soldier for one year..." with other details.



Printed on blue paper, revenue stamp on the reverse... See More  
$96.00
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Act of Parliament...
575197   Act of Parliament, London, 1752 



* 18th century original document



Has a full title page with an engraving of the royal coat-of-arms as well as the date (see photos). This is: "An Act for the more effectual securing Mines of Black Lead from Theft and Robbery." which takes nearly 4 pages.



This issue measures 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, and is in great condition.... See More  
$43.00
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Stagecoach waybill from before the Civil War...
574793   An interesting piece of early Americana, being a printed waybill of a stagecoach line titled: "Sunderland, Brattleboro and Walpole Mail Stage".  Included is the date of Oct. 14, 1827, the "Passengers' Names" "Seats" "Where from" "Where to" and information on the fares (see photos). The document folds out to be about 8 1/2 by 134 in. with a ... See More   $42.00
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1753 British pamphlet...
572565   A pamphlet titled: "The Duke of Newcastle's LETTER, By His Majesty's Order..." printed in London, 1753 (see title page). Complete in 46 pages measuring 7 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches with wide margins and in very nice condition. $43.00
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Colonial document from 1736...
571061   * Rare Colonial America document from 1736



A very nice and quite early colonial document, totally handwritten, between: "...John Itardison of Portsmouth in New Hampshire in New England, mariner..." and: "...John Jones of Kittery in the County of York in New England, bricklayer..." concerning the sale of land for the sum of six hundred pounds. Much more legal language follows... See More  
$192.00
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Collection of eight colorful cigar box labels...
570915   Here is a nice assortment of eight colorful cigar box labels, all in mint or near mint condition. Photos of each are shown.  Their print date is unknown, but our best guess is that they are late 19th or early 20th century. $22.00
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Township of North Bergen, NJ...
570563   Township of North Bergen, New Jersey, 1920's...  Six authentic Township of North Bergen Police Department checks, dating in the 1920's.  Although the checks are undated, the year shown on each check shows 192___  indicating they were meant to be used in the 1920's.  The checks were payable at the Steneck Trust Company, Hoboken, New Jersey.



All six checks are in very good con... See More  
$40.00
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A collecting periodical from Mississippi...
569884   THE SOUTHERN COLLECTOR, Hickory, Mississippi, June, 1887  A curious, small-size: "Monthly journal Devoted to Collecting of all Branches" as noted in the masthead. This is the volume 1, #4 issue. An inked stamp at the top notes: "Sample Copy. Please Subscribe." Eight pages, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, some wear at margins. $18.00
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Indictment for assault & battery in 1818...
569451   A part-printed document from Lycoming County, Pennsylvania dated May 1, 1818 reading in part: "...That Henry Hughes...with force & arms in & upon William Harper...an assault did make, and him the said William Harper then & there did beat, wound and ill treat & other wrongs to him the said Williams then & there did, to the great damage of the said William..." with more... See More   $46.00
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"Governor's Message" for 1858 in a broadside... The carrier's address...
566766   LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, Long Island, January 5, 1858   In addition to the regular four page newspaper--which features on the front page the "New Years' Address of the Carrier of the Long Island Democrat" which takes up 2 1/2 columns--this issue includes a separate, single sheet broadside titled: "Long Island Democrat---Extra" which is entirely taken ... See More   $135.00
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1850 almanac with view of Philadelphia & St. Louis...
566550   UNITED STATES ALMANAC For The Year 1850", Philadelphia, by William G. Mentz. The title page is a greaet & details print showing the harbor of Philadelpha, and a later page has a great print: "View of the Cityi of St. Louis" which shows two paddlewheelers on the Mississippi (see). This is an early print of St. Louis.



Complete in 36 pages, various foxing, portions of a blue wra... See More  
$67.00
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British pamphlet from 1690...
566471   * 17th century British pamphlet



"Dr. Tillotson's Fast-Sermon Before The Houses of Commons, April 16, 1690". This is a 36 page pamphlet with this printed on the outer title page. The imprint inside notes it was printed in London, MDCXC (1690).



Measures 6 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches, never-trimmed margins which are wide, some light damp staining at the top, minor margins wear, generally in... See More  
$145.00
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A 1794 pamphlet from New Hampshire...
566432   *  Rare 18th century American pamphlet



"A Journal Of The Proceedings of the Honorable Senate of the State of New Hampshire...25th Day of December, 1793" which has an imprint of Portsmouth, 1794 on the title page (see).



A great, early & quite rare pamphlet of 96 pages. Still has the outer wrapper noting: "Proceedings OF The Hon. Senate", is untrimmed, & measur... See More  
$86.00
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Audubon bird print: "Ground Dove", plate 283...
566211   * Audubon's "Birds Of America" series

* Hand-colored print: "Ground Dove




This is a full page plate taken from the second royal octavo edition of John James Audubon's "The Birds of America", circa 1856, measuring 6 1/2 by 10 1/4 inches. The plate is titled: "Ground Dove", being plate #283 (see).



The royal octavo edition of "The Birds of America" w... See More  
$80.00
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4 Pre Civil war bank checks....
563858   Here are 4 1855 checks drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York NY. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with a circular "Paid" stamp as well. These are about 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in great condition (see photos). $32.00
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Collection of eight colorful cigar box labels...
563822   Here is a nice assortment of eight colorful cigar box labels, all in mint or near mint condition. Photos of each are shown.  The actual date these were printed is unknown to us. $32.00
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Rare and early broadside...
561638   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
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Item from Catalog 195 (released for February, 2012)...

1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
561452   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.

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$100.00
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The Gavit reprint list...
560649   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
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The Gavit reprint list...
560648   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
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Unusual broadside issue...
560623   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
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1798... receipt for drawback of duties...
560192   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, 179_" (year not filled in for some reason) and states that a payment was "Received of Robert Purviance, Collector of Baltimore...".



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$25.00
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Early Cooperstown, New York...
560063   An 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York NY. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with a circular "Paid" stamp as well. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in great condition (see photos). $10.00
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Check from Cooperstown, 1836...
558971   This is a genuine check written on the "Otsego County Bank" of Cooperstown, New York dated 1836. Included is the amount in the lower left corner with a signature in the lower right. There is a nice engraving of an eagle with an olive branch in its beak (see).



An early financial item & great to have from this town famous as the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Measures 2 3/4 by 5... See More  
$8.00
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Catalog of rare California newspapers...
555140   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
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Pre-Revolutionary War pamphlet...
554978   Pre-Revolutionary War pamphlet



British pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to Both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Thursday, the First Day of July, 1773." printed in London, 1773 (in Roman numerals).



An interesting four page pamphlet with page 2 blank containing various gratuitous comments on the closing if this session of Parliament, to convene again in two months (see ph... See More  
$90.00
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Early British pamphlet...
554854   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
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Early British pamphlet...
554851   "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
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Early British pamphlet... Sermon preached...
554849   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
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Small broadside from California...
554509   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
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554386   A very early British pamphlet titled: "The Practice of Confounding the Distinction between Good and Evil Considered & Exposed, in a SERMON Preached at St. Mary's in Oxford...", printed in Oxford, England, March 6th 1707/8 (see titlepg.). Complete in 16 pgs., a bit of foxing, the bottom margin was never trimmed, measures 4 3/4 by 7 1/2 inches, very nice condition.... See More   $53.00
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George II's speech to Parliament...
554142   King George III speech to Parliament



This is a four page pamphlet titled: "His Majesty's Most Gracious SPEECH to both Houses of PARLIAMENT on Wed. the sixth day of June, 1765" as noted in the full title page. In this address the king talks of some accomplishments of Parliament with mention of the Colonies, with:



* ...many regulations which you have made for extending & promoti
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$85.00
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George III's speech to Parliament...
554141   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
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Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
553659   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
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Early 1700's pamphlet from England...
553658   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
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1600's pamphlet from England...
553657   * Rare from 17th century England



British 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
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Tiny broadside from Juda, Wisconsin...
553488   RARE BROADSIDE



Here 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
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Pamphlet from 1713...
553478   RARE 18TH CENTURY ITEM



Early 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
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Pamphlet from the 1600's...
553476   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
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Preached sermon...
552254   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
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Dr. Henry Sacheverell...
552253   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
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A sermon preached...
552252   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
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DEATH OF JAMES GARFIELD ... mayor's notice...
552035   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
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The Massachusetts Ploughman...
551716   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
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1677 Latin document on sheepskin...
550705   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
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