Typed Letter Signed ("Eric Ambler") to Westley S. Hartley, in response to the latter's question regarding the value of Ambler's education to him as a writer
by Ambler, Eric
London, 1957. 1-1/2 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Fine, with accompanying envelope. 1-1/2 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Interesting letter from Ambler, in answer to the question, "How important to you was your high school education, and is college experience necessary for creative writing?" Ambler points out that in England "there is no real equivalent of 'high school' education... Read More
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Typed Letter, Signed, To Mr. T. Roy Pitts, sending autograph
by Ambler, Eric
Los Angeles, 1962. 1 page. 1 vols. 8vo. Old folds. 1 page. 1 vols. 8vo.
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The Mask of Dimitrios
by Ambler, Eric
London: Hodder and Stoughton Limited, 1939. First edition. 320 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Red cloth. Slightly cocked, else Near Fine. Previous owner’s signature. First edition. 320 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. One of Ambler’s most celebrated novels and the basis for the 1944 film, A Coffin for Dimitrios, starring Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet, and Zachary Scott. Rare.
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Occupational ambrotype of two house painters, with brushes in hand
by (Ambrotype) Ellicott, H.J.
n.p., 1852. Sixth plate ambroype in original case, photographer’s name and date (“H.J. Ellicott/ September 15, 1852”) in pencil in case behind image. 3 3/4" x 2 1/4. A few spots to image, and some oxidization to frame. Sixth plate ambroype in original case, photographer’s name and date (“H.J. Ellicott/ September 15, 1852”) in pencil in case behind... Read More
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An ambrotype of a young man, seated with a lap robe at a table with a bottle of wine
by (Ambrotype) Bryant, J., attributed
Barnstable County, Mass, 1864. 2 7/16 x 2 7/8 inches (image). The Ambrotype mounted above the orange printed label for “ J. Bryant, Ambrotype & Photographic Artist. Barnstable County, Mass…” On the verso of the ambrotype are three stamps: one of One Cent U. S. Inter. Rev. Express and the other two for two cents, each dated Aug. 3,... Read More
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Collection of Confederate imprints comprising 296 works and 12 duplicates
by (Confederate States of America)
V.p., chiefly Richmond, also Montgomery, AL; Talladega, AL; Raleigh, NC, 1865. 8vo. Mostly in fine condition, many stamped in purple ink with “Rebel Archives, War Department, Record Division” and some with 19th-century deaccession stamp, “Adjutant General’s Office, Division of Confederate Archives,” housed in ring binders and a cloth clamshell box. 8vo. A large collection of 296 Confederate imprints... Read More
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Meyer's Universum, oder Abbildun und Beschreibung des Sehenswertheften und Merkwürdigsten der Natur und Kunst auf der ganzen Erde. Volume 19 only
by (Americana)
Hildburghausen & New York: Bibliographischen Institut, 1857. 45 steel plates with tissue guards. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. Half modern crimson pebbled morocco with marbled boards. Slight rubbing on extremities, some foxing, else FINE. 45 steel plates with tissue guards. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. 23 American plates, including 2 of Cuba; 1 of Central America; 1 of Mexico; and... Read More
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Autograph document signed, roster of Pendleton's company of artificers "ordered to join the Southern Army
by (American Revolution) Pendleton, Daniel
Camp Totowa, 1780. 1p., folio sheet. Signed multiple times by Pendleton and docketed on verso acknowledging receipt of 1000 Continental Dollars. 12-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches. Inlaid. 1p., folio sheet. Signed multiple times by Pendleton and docketed on verso acknowledging receipt of 1000 Continental Dollars. 12-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches. Acknowledging receipt from Qurtermaster General Timothy Pickering of pay for... Read More
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Autograph Manuscript Receipt, Signed "Frederick Tracy" for eight barrels of flour from the Continental Store at the "Saw Pitts
by (American Revolution) Tracy, Frederick
White Plains [NY], 1776. 1p., pen and ink on paper, docketed on verso. 8.25 x 3 inches. Fine. 1p., pen and ink on paper, docketed on verso. 8.25 x 3 inches. An early receipt of the war, dated “White Plains Oct. 23d, 1776,” and written from the “Saw Pitts,” now Port Chester, NY, six days before the rout... Read More
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![Verfassung und Demokratie der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika [1. bis 4. Abtheilungen]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/968/812/798812968.0.m.jpg)
Verfassung und Demokratie der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika [1. bis 4. Abtheilungen]
by (Americana) Holst, H. von
Düsseldorf; Berlin: Buddeus; Julius Springer, 1873. First Editions. 4 vols. 8vo. Contemporary half brown pebbled morocco. Bookplates of Henry Cabot Lodge, signed by him on the title-page of 2 volumes. Extremities lightly rubbed, else Fine. First Editions. 4 vols. 8vo. The first four parts of Holst’s monumental study of American History leading up to the Civil War. ... Read More
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A Prospect of the Most Famous parts of the World. Viz. Asia, Africa, Europe, America…
by (America) [Speed, John]
London: Printed for Roger Rea, 1668. Third edition. This was first published in 1631. Maps removed, they were printed with the text. lacking A2 &7, B5, C2 &8, D5, E2 &8, F5, G2 &7, H5, I2 &8, K4, L1 & 6, M3 &7 and N4 &8. 1 vols. Oblong 24mo (6 1/2 x 4 inches). Later green wrappers, some... Read More
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Meyer's Universum, oder Abbildun und Beschreibung des Sehenswertheften und Merkwürdigsten der Natur und Kunst auf der ganzen Erde. Volume 16 only
by (Americana) [Meyer, Joseph]
Hildburghausen & New York: Bibliographischen Institut, 1854. Engraved title and 48 steel engraved plates with tissue guards. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. Contemporary half crimson pebbled morocco gilt with marbled boards. Slight rubbing on extremities, some foxing as usual, heavy at times, but plates generally clean. Engraved title and 48 steel engraved plates with tissue guards. 1 vols. Oblong... Read More
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![[Autograph letter, signed, from the Deputy Muster Master General to New Jersey militia officer Joseph Clark, written from Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78, leaving Clark in charge in Bradford's absence]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/737/064/1631064737.0.m.jpg)
[Autograph letter, signed, from the Deputy Muster Master General to New Jersey militia officer Joseph Clark, written from Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78, leaving Clark in charge in Bradford's absence]
by (American Revolution) Bradford, Jr, William
[Valley Forge, PA], 1778. [1]p. plus integral address leaf. 4to, on a folded folio sheet. In a folio-sized blue half morocco and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. Old fold lines. Minor soiling, heavier on address leaf. Small paper loss on address leaf from wax seal. Very good. [1]p. plus integral address leaf. 4to, on a folded folio sheet.... Read More
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LETTER FROM MRS. CLARA T. LEONARD: Formerly Member of the State Board of Health, Lunacy, and Charity of Massachusetts, in Opposition to Woman Suffrage
by (American Woman Suffrage: Anti-Suffrage) Leonard, Mrs. Clara T.
Boston, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Man Suffrage Association, 1884. First edition, Boston imprint; variant issue (unrecorded by OCLC), with Massachusetts Man Suffrage imprint [also seen with no publisher's imprint and variant title]. Single leaf folded vertically. 8vo. Upper left margin of first page has an early small ink notation, with one small closed tear at left margin of spine, in blank... Read More
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![[Standing portrait of a Blackfeet man in a painted deerskin shirt, with dancing bells by his legs, holding an eagle feather fan, scalp stick and blanket]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/255/644/1560644255.0.m.jpg)
[Standing portrait of a Blackfeet man in a painted deerskin shirt, with dancing bells by his legs, holding an eagle feather fan, scalp stick and blanket]
by (Native American)
[Montana?], 1900. Silver print. 6-5/8 x 4-1/4 inches. Matted. Silver print. 6-5/8 x 4-1/4 inches.
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![[Group of 10 studio portraits of Native Americans of the western plains]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/135/476/1599476135.0.m.jpg)
[Group of 10 studio portraits of Native Americans of the western plains]
by Native Americans
1900. Gelatin silver prints, on textured linen paper. Captioned in pencil on verso. Inked stamp of Elmira photographer Elliott Studio on verso. 6-1/4 x 4-3/8 inches. Uniformly matted. Gelatin silver prints, on textured linen paper. Captioned in pencil on verso. Inked stamp of Elmira photographer Elliott Studio on verso. 6-1/4 x 4-3/8 inches. Black Crow, Blood Indian, Manitoba... Read More
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![[Seated studio photograph of a Native American with scar over is left eye, in vest and headress]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/029/644/1560644029.0.m.jpg)
[Seated studio photograph of a Native American with scar over is left eye, in vest and headress]
by (Native American)
Np, 1900. Silver print. Pencil notations on verso. 6-3/4 x 4-3/4 inches. Silver print. Pencil notations on verso. 6-3/4 x 4-3/4 inches. The notations on verso by the photographer concerning the printing of lantern slides and enlargements.
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Autograph Letter signed ("Rich Wescoat") to Major JOSHUA MERSEREAU in Elizabeth Town (New Jersey) regarding an order for lumber from the Mersereau and his brother, John
by (American Revolution) Wescoat, Richard
[Burlington], 1783. One page. 1 vols. 8vo. Split along vertical fold, not affecting text; also separated along vertical fold one inch from outer at outer edge. Docketed on rear "Wescots Letter 7 April; 1783 - acknowledgment of agreement and saying he will get more than he agreed for.. One page. 1 vols. 8vo. The lands contained all the... Read More
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The American Military Pocket Atlas; being an approved collection of correct maps, both general and particular, of the British Colonies; especially those which now are, or probably may be the Theatre of War: Taken principally from the actual surveys and judicious observations of engineers De Brahm and Romans; Cook, Jackson, and Collett; Maj. Holland, and other officers
by (American Revolution) Sayer, Robert; and John Bennett
London: Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennett, 1776. Titlepage, 2pp. dedication to "Gov. Pownall," 2pp. "Advertisement," 1p. "List of maps"; and six folding engraved maps, all hand-colored in outline. Contemporary calf-backed marbled paper covered boards, some wear with minor losses to leather and marbled paper. Cellotape stains at folds of the final three maps, minor separations at some... Read More
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[Manuscript document, signed by both Sherman, Wolcott and others, being a list of monies owed to represenatives of the upper house of the Connecticut General Assemby for the October 1771 session
by (American Revolution) Sherman, Roger; and Oliver WOLCOTT
[Connecticut], 1771. 1pp. plus integral docketing leaf. Folio. Backed with tissue. Faint old fold lines. A few small edge tears at folds, repaired. 1pp. plus integral docketing leaf. Folio. List of monies paid to twelve members of the House of Assistants of the Connecticut General Assembly, signed by several of them, including two future Signers of the Declaration... Read More
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![AN ORATION, Pronounced Before the Society of Black Friars, at their Anniversary Festival, in the City of New- York, on Monday, the 11th of November, 1793. By Samuel Latham Mitchill, M.D., F.R.S.E. Professor of Chemistry and of Botany in Columbia College, Member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, one of the Foreign Associates of the Royal Society of Arts and Sciences at Cape-Francois, Fellow of the Medical and Natural History Societies of Edinburgh, Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New- York & c., & c. [Published at Request of the Society]. [Seven-line quote beginning:] -- Such form he (Tully) dreamed... Polwhele.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/391/938/1446938391.0.m.jpg)
AN ORATION, Pronounced Before the Society of Black Friars, at their Anniversary Festival, in the City of New- York, on Monday, the 11th of November, 1793. By Samuel Latham Mitchill, M.D., F.R.S.E. Professor of Chemistry and of Botany in Columbia College, Member of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, one of the Foreign Associates of the Royal Society of Arts and Sciences at Cape-Francois, Fellow of the Medical and Natural History Societies of Edinburgh, Secretary of the Agricultural Society of New- York & c., & c. [Published at Request of the Society]. [Seven-line quote beginning:] -- Such form he (Tully) dreamed... Polwhele.
by ([American Political History/ Science: New York: Black Friars: 1793]. Mitchill) Mitchill, Samuel Latham
New- York: Printed by Friar McLean, No. 41, Hanover-Square, 1793. First edition (printed in an edition of 200 copies); the introduction states: "In Friary, Wednesday, November 13th 1793, On Motion, resolved, That the Thanks of the Society be presented to Brother Samuel L. Mitchill... That two hundred copies of Brother S. L. Mitchill's Oration be printed... for use of... Read More
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Carte de la Terre Ferme, du Perou, du Bresil, et du Pays des Amazones, Dressée sur les Mémoires les plus Nouveaux & les observations les plus exactes
by (South America)
1700. 1 vols. Approx. 22-1/2" x 18. Mounted on larger white sheet. Fine. 1 vols. Approx. 22-1/2" x 18
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Autograph Letter Signed, from Thomas Galbraith to General Edward Hand, complaining of the military's depredations to his property
by (American Revolution) Galbraith, Thomas
[Squirrel Hill Farm, Pa.], 1778. 1p., docketed on verso. Folio. Some loss to right margin, repaired, affecting a few words of text; small loss to left margin, repaired, not affecting text. Bottom of sheet trimmed, affecting post script. Washed and pressed; silked on verso. Fair. In a half morocco box. 1p., docketed on verso. Folio. Letter of complaint... Read More
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The Express Messenger, November 1926." Portrait of a Pilgrim in Profile carrying a musket and turkey over his shoulder, below is a an American Railway Express truck and men loading it.Signed lower right "T.J. Van Ness, 1926.
by (American Railway Express) Van Ness, T.J.
1 vols. 12 x 9 inches (image size). Framed and glazed. 1 vols. 12 x 9 inches (image size). This fine illustration was done for "The Express Messenger", the employee magazine of American Railway Express, precursor to American Express.
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Celebrated Speeches of Chatham, Burke, and Erskine. To Which is Added the Argument of Mr. Mackintosh in the Case of Peltier. Selected by a Member of the Philadelphia Bar
by (American Revolution) [Pitt, William, Lord Chatham]
Philadelphia: Key & Biddle, 1834. First Edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Original full speckled calf, spine gilt. Early ownership signature of Wm J. Crocker. Bookplate of J.W. Hamersley. Some foxing, else a tight, very good copy. First Edition. 1 vols. 8vo. Collects speeches by Chatham, Burke and Erskine concerning legal issues connected with the American Revolution and other topics,... Read More
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