THE TRIAL OF THOMAS CLEWES, FOR THE MURDER OF RICHARD HEMMING; TOGETHER WITH THE ARRAIGNMENT OF GEORGE BANKES AND JOHN BARNET AS ACCESSARIES IN THE MURDER OF THE REV GEORGE PARKER, AT ODDINGLEY, WORCESTERSHIRE, IN THE YEAR 1806
Worcester (England): T. Eaton, 1830. 39 pp. Bound in modern marbled paper covered boards. In 1806 a group of six farmers conspired to have murdered the hated Rev. Paker, with whom they quarreled over tithes. They hired Richard Hemming, who dispatched Parker in his garden with a gun shot and then fled. Hemming, now sought by police, threatened to... Read More
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CDV James Fisk Jr.
No photographer. Circa 1870's. Known as "Diamond Jim", he was killed as the result of a love triangle.
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Trial of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Wharton on the Charge of Poisoning General W.S. Ketchum
Baltimore, MD: Baltimore Gazette, 1872. Paper wraps. 172 pp, lacking printed wraps. See McDade 1076.
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Trade Card W.T. Price City Passenger Agent
On the reverse are two pictures of Luke and William Jones who were executed in Jackson OH for the murder of Anderson Lackey. Measures 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Some soiling.
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Review of Thomas Brown's Account of the People Called Shakers in the November 1812 issue of the Panoplist & Missionary Magazine
Boston: Samuel T. Armstrong, 1812. [251]- 288 pp. Rear wrap lacking. A 2 1/2-page review of Thomas Brown's work on the Shakers. Brown contemplated joining the Shakers and discussed the early days of Shakerism with members who were there during the early years of the faith. He offers what most believe was a descent second-hand account of Mother Ann... Read More
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Unsigned original cartoon "Scene At The Bartlett's Monday Night But We Did Have A Swell Time And Are Grateful For All The Contributions
Circa 1950's. Most likely Maine.
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Favorite Recipes Compiled by Members of Mt. Desert Chapter, No. 20
Ellsworth, ME: American Print, 1920. Paper wraps. Favorite Recipes Compiled by Members of Mt. Desert Chapter, No. 20. O.E.S. The American Print; Ellsworth, Maine. Circa 1920's. 55pp, plus ads. One page loose and quite stained in keeping with a well-used cook book.
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First and Second Annual Reports of the Inspectors of the Eastern State Penitentiary pf Pennsylvania and to the Legislature at the Sessions 1829-30, and 1830-31
Philadelphia: Thomas Kite, 1831. Paper wraps. 24 pp., plus errata. Two plates a View of the Prison and a plan of the Prison. Removed from a bound volume.
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Two small programs for Morris Brothers Pell & Strowbridge's
c.1860's. Small tear on one and paper residue from being removed from an album. Among the rules, "colored people admitted to the Gallery only to seats assigned them.
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Bound Volume of 20 Temperance Pamphlets from The National Temperance Society and Publication House
New York: The National Temperance Society and Publication House, 1880. A collection of National Temperance Society and Publication House tracts bound together in a 3/4 leather binding. Good condition with rubbing to the binding. The pamphlets are in fine condition except the rear wrap of each pamphlet has been removed when the collection was bound. Titles include, The... Read More
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Program of the Third Anniversary Exercises Crescent Literary Society at the College Chapel Valparaiso Chapel Aug. 2nd, 1878
1878. Single sheet folded. In good conation. The Debate topic was "Resolved that the signs of the times do not indicate the downfall of our Republic.
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Seven Issues of the Council Correspondence for Theory and Discussion, English Edition
Chicago: United Workers'Party, 1935. 7 issues for January -May, August and October 1935. Good condition with minor discoloration and wear to the wraps.
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Tansill's Punch Vol. 2 No. 1
Paper wraps. New York, Chicago and San Francisco. August 1892. 16 pp with chipping on edges and some wear. A humorous magazine issued by the R.W. Tansill and Co., cigar makers. Unusual in that advertising takes up little space in the comic magazine.
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Broadside/Circular L.P. Coblenz Middletown, MD. Sale of Virgin Honey Recipe
Circa 1860's. Measures 16 1/2 x 11. Extolls the Profits and Advantages of his recipe with procedures for purchasing the recipe.
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Review, Opinions etc. of Dr. Charles A. Lee, and others, of the Testimony of Drs. Salisbury and Swinburne, on the trial of John Hendrickson Jr., for the murder of his wife by poisoning
New York, 1855. Removed from a bound volume. 41 pp. LACKING PRINTED WRAPS. See McDade. 470.
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Rules and Regulations Great Falls Manufacturing Co. [Somersworth, NH]
circa 1915. Signed in type by Philip Stiles, Agent. Measures 16 x 8 1/2. Some staining. Among the rules no profanity, intemperance or improper treatment of Overseer Women cautioned against neckties and aprons. No indulging in any form of play.
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Look Out For Servant Girl Thief Baltimore MD. November 11, 1907
Measures 10 1/2 x 6. Unevenly cut at top.
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Prayer's Psalms, and Hymns Used by the Children in the Blue Coat Charity School Warrington
Warrington: Order of the Trustees. Warrington, 1820. Hardcover. 72 p. Foxing and school stamp on title page.
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New Soldier's Handbook
Washington, D.C.: The Infantry Journal, Inc, 1942. Paper wraps. 313 pp. Some staining and small tear. With ink ownership of Mary Oster of Shaker Heights, OH. The ink has run.
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The Town of Mount Carmel in the Coal Region, Northumberland County, PA 1853
Philadelphia: P.S. Duval, 1853. 37" x 30". Folded and paper lightly tanned. The first plan for the town was done in 1848 and lots were offered for sale. The town was laid out again in 1853 and by then a few buildings had been constructed and the map we offer here was printed. Lots were numbered and sold and... Read More
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Thirtieth Annual Report of the Vermont Colonization Society Presented October 16, 1849
Burlington: C. Goodrich, 1849. Paper wraps. 13 pp. Light staining.
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Nine issues of the Army Reporter Tan Son Nhat, and Long Bing Vietnam
Some tears. Issues include Jan 14, April 29, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, 1967, and Dec 22, 1967. March 16, April 6, June 22, May 18, June 1, and June 22, 1968.
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Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons. Extracts and Remarks on the Subject of Punishment and Reformation of Criminal
Philadelphia: Zachariah Poulson, 1790. 25 pp. Removed from a bound volume. It was printed in order to persuade the legislature of Pennsylvania to pass the law of April 15, 1790, which effectively marks the beginning of the modern penitentiary system in the U.S. Pennsylvania became a pioneer in 19th century prison reform.
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Copy of the Probate proceedings for the will of Henry Bass. Boston June 21st, 1813
5 pp. The proceeding was held by Judge of Probate Thomas Dawes and the document is signed by John Heard who attests that this is a true COPY. The material includes Bass's will. Bass was a member of the Loyal Nine that was formed in 1765 to protest the Stamp Act. This group became the Sons of Liberty. Bass... Read More
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$850.00 Reward $850.00 For Information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the Murderer of Patrolman Lemuel R. Boyce dated July 20, 1907, and signed in type by E.P. Creecy Chief of Police St. Louis, MO
Measure 11 x 9. Closely cropped at top. Boyce had just retired that day but was willing to work a few more hours. He was killed while trying to stop a robber.
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