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Letter to George Germain from An Englishman. Printed 1776, by J. Almon. First edition. An important publication from the Revolution to George Germain, Secretary of State for the American Department. Great descriptions of ships and armaments during the American Revolution. Bound in blue leather with marbled boards. Gilt titling on the spine. 38pp. with front and end papers. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8", w. 5". d. .25"Condition:Wear to leather. Some cracking at hinges and joints. Light fading to pages but mostly clean.

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Plan of the New Constitution for the United States of America, Agreed Upon in a Convention of the States, with A Preface by the Editor. Published 1787 by J. Debrett, London. First separate English edition of the United States Constitution. Contemporary quarter tan leather binding with gray boards. 30pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.5", d. .25"Condition:Piece has been re-bound. Some light wear on boards. Very light staining and foxing. Nice copy.

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A bound edition of the following works by or related to Edmund Burke: Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American Taxation, April 19, 1774. Fourth Edition. Published 1775 by J. Dodsley. A Letter to Edmund Burke, Esq; Member of Parliament for the City of Bristol, and Agent For the Colony of New York, in Answer to His Printed Speech, by Josiah Tucker, D.D. Printed 1775 by R. Raikes, Gloucester. Mr. Burke's Speech, on the Motion Made for Papers Relative to the Directions for Charging the Nabob of Arcot's Private Debts to Europeans, on the Revenues of the Carnatic. February 28th, 1785, with an Appendix. Published 1785 by J. Dodsley. The book has been re-bound to include all of these important works. The book has fully leather bindings with gilt titling on a field of black. An important sammelband of the important writings that shaped the American government. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25", d. 1.5"Condition:Book has some wear and scraping on the leather. Pages have some light wear and staining, but minimal foxing. A previous owner has written some notes on the book on the front end paper.

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A sammelband starting with A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781 in the Southern Provinces of North American by Lieutenant Colonel Tarleton. Published 1787 by Colles, Exshaw, White, H. Whitestone, Burton, Byrne, Moore, Jones, and Dornin in Dublin. Also contained in this sammelband is An Answer to that part of the Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton, K.B. Which Relates to the Conduct of Lieutenant-General Earl Cornwallis During the Campaign in North-America in the Year 1781 by Earl Cornwallis. Published in 1783 by J. Debrett in London. Also included is Correspondence Between Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., Commander in Chief, and Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis Parts I-VI. These pieces were published as part of the Clinton-Cornwallis Controversy regarding the British loss at Yorktown and thus, the Revolutionary War. An important collection of works about a pivotal time in American history. Book is fully bound in brown leather with gilt decoration. The spine features extensive gilt decoration and gilt titling on a field of red. Book has marbled end papers. Contains a fold out chart.Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25". w. 5.25", d. 2"Condition:Book has some wear, scuffing, and light chipping of the leather. Some light foxing and staining. A previous owner's bookplate is present with staining.

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Poems Written Between the Years 1768 & 1794, by Philip Freneau, of New Jersey: A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author; Including a considerable number of Pieces never before Published. Monmouth (N.J.), Printed at the press of the author, 1795, and, of American Independence, XIX. Already well-known as a poet, satirist, and journalist, Philip Freneau was encouraged by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to publish and edit The National Gazette (1791-1793) in Philadelphia. This publication gave voice to Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican views, largely to counter the Hamiltonian Federalist tone of John Fenno's Gazette of the United States. Freneau is often called the "Poet of the American Revolution." Book is fully bound in dark brown, almost black leather. Raised bands and gilt titling on the spine. Errata page in the back. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25", d. 1.5"Condition:Book has wear and scuffing on leather. Pages have foxing and staining in places. Some ink marking on the front end papers and light marginalia.

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The Way to Wealth, or, Poor Richard Improved by Benjamin Franklin. Published 1795 by Renouard in Paris. First edition published in English in France. Also includes La Science du Bonhomme Richard at the back. Book is quarter bound in brown calf leather with marbled boards. 12mo. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7", w. 4.5"Condition:Leather and boards have scuffing, loss, and small tears. Hinges are cracking. Some light discoloration is present on the end papers and back of the boards. Pencil marks on the front and back inside from a previous owner.

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Two volume set of The History of America by William Robertson. Published 1778, by W. Strahan, T. Cadell. Second edition. Two volumes are fully bound in tan leather. Gilt decoration on the spine with gilt titling on a field of red and black. All maps appear to be present. 4to. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11", w. 8.5", d. 1.5"Condition:Front board has detached from volume 1 and both boards have detached from volume 2. Some pages have come loose with the detached boards. Wear and chipping to boards and spine. Hinges cracked on attached board. Some light foxing on pages.

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Official Correspondence and Communications Between C. C. Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry; Envoys Extraordinary of the American States, and M. Talleyrand, Minister for Foreign Affairs in France. To which is added a copy of the instructions given to the American Envoys laid before Congress by the President of the United States April 3, 1798. Printed 1798 by Campbell and Shea, Dublin. An important work on the XYZ Affair between the United States and Republican France that eventually led to the Quasi-War. Bound in modern blue calf with marbled end paper. Titling and decoration in gilt on spine. Sabin 5451, Mcdade 625, Munnaghan 403, HLC1,172, NYU 994. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25, w. 5"Condition:Nice modern binding, with just a touch of shelving wear having. Two added end papers on both ends being installed during binding. Penciled #5 in small print located in the upper left portion of the title page. A light smattering of foxing spots

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Letter Addressed to the Addressers on the Late Proclamation by Thomas Paine. Printed 1792 by H.D. Symonds and Rickman. First edition. An attack on the English form of government, practically a third part of Rights of Man. Bound in modern boards. Trimmed but not too close. Gimble 28 (p. 74), Howes P-28 Approximate Dimensions:h. 7.5", w. 4", d. .25"Condition:Wear and light foxing on pages. Some marks from a previous owner with some passages underlined. Trimmed.

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Histoire de la Conqueste de la Floride Par Les Espagnols, sous Ferdinand de Soto. Ecrite en Portugais par un Gentil-homme de la ville d'Elvas. Written by a "Gentleman of Elvas" and printed in 1685 by Denys Thierry, Paris. First French edition of a very rare account of Florida and Ferdinand de Soto. Bound in old calf leather with raised bands on the spine. Titling on the spine done in gilt. 12mo. 300pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 6.25", w. 3.5", d. 1"Condition:Wear on boards and leather, with some light loss and scuffing. Hinges cracked but boards still attached, though showing looseness. Pages have some tearing, spotting, and rough edges. Front end paper is no longer with the book. Some light

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A Sermon Preached Before the Honorable the Council, and the Honorable the Senate, and House of Representatives, of the State of New-Hampshire, June 3, 1784. On Occasion of the Commencement of the New Constitution and Form of Government. By Samuel McClintock. Published 1784 by Robert Gerrish, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Period binding with string. Comes in a custom case for protection. Gilt titling on the spine. Sabin 4432, Evans 18927. Approximate Dimensions:Entire piece: h. 10.5", w. 6.75"Condition:Pages have some foxing and yellowing from age. Page edges are rough. Some light staining observed. Case has some light wear from shelving.

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General Nathaniel Goodwin (1748-1819), ADS. Revolutionary War lieutenant colonel and brigadier general of militia. Good content war-date document signed adding rank "BG" and initialed also adding rank, Mar. 21, 1783, headed "Brigade Orders" In part: "...You are directed to Give your orders Immediately to the Severall Officers, Commanding Company in Your Regt., to meet with Their Respective Company's of Train Band, as soon as possible for Military Discipline...youl. order them to be properly Warnd Either Verbally by the Officers or by a Written order left at his or their Houses. That there may be as General a Muster as possible, You will also recommend it to all your officers to furnish themselves with a Suit of Military Uniform, viz: Blue Coat, laced with white & white Buttons, white Waistcoat & Britches that they may be prepared for a Regemental Muster (which will take place very soon). Pursuant to Orders from the Commander in Chief, You will also present the Commissions in Your hands to the Severall Officers in the Towns of Rochester & Wareham in your Regt. any refusing You will make return of them, with their Severall reasons for nonacceptance..." He adds in a postscript: "...see that the Officers furnishes Themselves with the necessary side arms & agreeable to the Militia Act..." Laid period paper with English watermark. 1p. Large 4to.Approximate Dimensions:h. 12", w. 7.5"Condition:Fading to ink. Some chipping of paper at corners with light tears. Folds in the paper

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William Williams (1731-1811), American Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Two signed documents. First is a letter dated 1770 discussing payment to assist people on a trip to England. The second document, dated 1782, is payment for services during a General Court Martial. Both documents signed by William Williams. One document countersigned by George Wyllys at bottom right. Approximate Dimensions:Larger letter: h. 12", w. 8"Condition:Letters have been folded for post. Some foxing and light wear to each letter. Chipping at page edges.

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The Gentleman's Magazine for January 1782. Printed by J. Nicholas, London. Contains an article on the surrender of General Cornwallis to General Washington. 48pp. Without boards. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.25"Condition:Does not have boards. Some wear to spine from a previous binding. Some fading, chipping, and light loss to paper.

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The Gentleman's Magazine from June, 1775. Printed for D. Henery, London. Contains many important stories about the beginning on the American Revolution, including "The shot heard round the world" at Lexington and Concord. An important contemporary source from the American Revolution. Taken from a larger bound set of The Gentleman's Magazine. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.25", w. 5.25"Condition:Previously bound, has been unbound. Some wear to paper with fading, chipping, and very light loss in spots

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Ammi Paulk (1756-1843), Sergeant, 2nd Regiment, later to be Captain. A pay table committee stub from the Connecticut state treasury dated Sept 19, 1780, with a rarely seen separate authorization of eligibility form signed and dated Sept 18, 1780; just the day before compensation was issued. Signers include Daniel Eagerton (1747-1825) state legislator and first selectman for 14 years, and Dr. Samuel Cobb (1717-1781). Dr. Cobb’s daughter was the wife of Daniel Eagerton. Approximate Dimensions:pay stub h. 6.625" w. 7.375" authorization form, h. 4" and varies w. 7.75"Condition:Both have been folded for filing and were kept together as the toning is identical however different paper sources were used as the paper has different laid dimensions as seen when held to light.

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The Annual Register, or a View of the History, Politics and Literature for the Year 1775. Printed 1777 by J. Dodsley, London. Second edition. Contemporary bound in brown calf with five ridges having title and date in separate compartments. One added end paper to front and back with one front free paper. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.75", d. 1.5"Condition:Damp staining to edges and staining on the outside margin only reaching text on seven pages. Some light scuffing to leather boards.

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Revolutionary War pay order for repairs to the Assembly Room of the Statehouse, later to be named Independence Hall. ADS, 1 page. Dated February 13, 1779 in Philadelphia to State Treasurer David Rittenhouse (1732-1796), famous astronomer and clockmaker. To pay Charles Schultz on order sixty pounds, two shillings and six pence, in full for sundry iron work for the Assembly Room. Darkly signed by John Bayard (1738-1807), as Speaker of the House of the Assembly. Schultz receipt at lower right. Both Bayard and Rittenhouse were members of the Committee of Safety and the Constitutional Convention. Bayard was a member of the Sons of Liberty and as Colonel served at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Princeton. The fledgling American government returned to the State house in July 1778 after the British occupation seven months earlier. The State house later became known as Independence Hall due to the keen interest shown by the Marquis de Lafayette in his visit to Philadelphia during his farewell tour in 1824, wanting to see the 'Hall of Independence' which he deemed sacred to the cause of liberty. The Assembly Room to which this document refers, so important to American history, is pictured on the reverse side of the US two-dollar bill, from the original painting by John Trumbull entitled 'Declaration of Independence.' Approximate Dimensions:h. 5", w. 12.75"Condition:Light general toning. Partial separations of weak folds reinforced with archival tape on verso. Mostly fine.

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On May 23, 1788, South Carolina ratified the United States Constitution. This copy of the New Haven Gazette dated June 12th 1788, #23, is an early example of that ratification announced and being printed. Approximate Dimensions: h. 9.75", w. 8" size varies as to the paper used at that time.Condition:Previously bound with some strings still attached and a few holes where some string originally was. There is some light toning and damp staining in top margin above the printing with the paper being evenly toned with a small hole on the last page

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The Constitution of the State of Massachusetts and that of the United States; The Declaration of Independence with Washington's Farewell Address Published 1805 by Manning and Loring. Book appears to be in original binding with a leather spine and gray boards. 12mo. 119pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7.25", w. 4.5", d. .5"Condition:Creasing and tears to boards with some loss. Light cracking at hinges. Pages have some yellowing, staining, and foxing. Last page has a torn corner.

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Supplement to the Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Begun and held at Boston, in the County of Suffolk, on Wednesday, the Twenty-fifth day of May, A.D., 1785 [bound with] Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Begun and held at Boston, in the County of Suffolk, on Wednesday, the Twenty-fifth day of May, A.D., 1785; and from thence continued, by adjournment, to Wednesday, the Nineteenth Day of October following [bound with] Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Published by Printed by Adams and Nourse, [Boston], 1786. Signed in print by Samuel Adams and Nathaniel Gorham. Approximate Dimensions:h. 13", w. 8.75"Condition:Previously bound, has been unbound and placed in a blue wrapper. Wear to pages with some light foxing and spotting. Damp staining on outer wrapper.

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A very early example of political cartooning in the Massachusetts Centinel, February 30, 1788 (Volume VIII, number 39 pp. 153-156). Boston: Benjamin Russell. 4 pp. with pillars illustration demonstrating Massachusetts ratification. This cartoon from the Massachusetts Centinel, January 30, 1788, depicts columns representing Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut awaiting the addition of the Massachusetts column uplifted by a pair of hands coming out of clouds. The caption reads, “The Pillar of the Great Federal Edifice rises daily.” Approximate Dimensions:Approx. h. 15", w. 9.5"Condition:Expected toning and yellowing of paper from age. Light foxing and damp staining in places. Page edges are rough on one side with pinholes from binding.

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Official document dated February 5, 1777 to raise a company in the Continental Battalion. Signed by William Belcher, Ezekiel Williams with Elijah Robinson and General Henry Champion. An early document showing the creation of a company of soldiers for the Revolutionary War. Approximate Dimensions:h. 12", w. 8"Condition:Wear to paper with some light fading and staining in spots. Signatures are bold.

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A broadside 1p, 1781, At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the state of Connecticut, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, 1781: An act, in further addition to an act, intitled, "An act for filling up this state’s quota of the Continental Army, signed: A true copy of record, examin’d by George Wyllys, secretary. Excellent content regarding the need to enlist more soldiers. Text, in part: "At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut...An Act...intitled 'An Act for filling up this State's Quota of the Continental Army.' Be it enacted by the Governor...That the several towns within this State, who have not yet obtained their full compliment of Recruits for the Continental Army...do proceed in manner as is directed...to procure the number of such recruits...the commanding officers...in such deficient towns...are hereby directed...to detach peremptorily...as many able bodied effective men as such town be deficient...muster said detached men...appoint a place of rendezvous...give the necessary orders for marching...to the army...if any person so detached...voluntarily inlist...he shall be entitled to receive...a bounty or premium...six pounds in gold or silver." Evans 17121 Approximate Dimensions:h. 10", w. 7"Condition:Previously bound and trimmed with light foxing spots.

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Political, Miscellaneous and Philosophical Pieces by Benjamin Franklin. Published by J. Johnson in London 1779. First edition. Book is quarter bound in tan leather with marbled boards. Spine features gilt titling on a black field. This is the only edition of Benjamin Franklin's writings (other than his scientific studies) that was published during his lifetime. It's a scarce work by an important writer. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.75", w. 7", d. 1.25"Condition:Book has been re-bound. Some wear and scuffing on leather and boards, particularly at the edges. Front pages have light foxing. Some yellowing of pages as well.

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Journals of Congress, Containing the Proceedings from Sept. 5, 1774 to Jan. 1, 1776. Volume I. Printed 1777, by Robert Aiken, Philadelphia. A rare and scarce first edition. Bound in period calf over paper boards. Two free endpapers front and verso, 310 pp. 8vo. Evans 15683; Sabin 480 Approximate Dimensions:h.8", w. 4.75Condition:Hinges are cracked and somewhat loose but boards are held on by binding strings. Leather and boards worn with a light damp stain on the title page and overall usual toned pages. Signature of a previous owner is inside the front cover and on

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The Independent Gazetteer, Or, the Chronicle of Freedom, dated July 16, 1788. Contains an early mention of the structure for the Bill of Rights at the New York convention. By John Ten Eyck Lansing Jr. (January 30, 1754 – December 12, 1829), much other news of the day. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11.5", w. 9.5"Condition:Yellowing and very light foxing on paper. One rough edge from a previous binding. Pencil marks on top of piece.

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The Independent Gazetteer; or, The Chronicle of Freedom. August 19, 1789. Volume VIII, Number 1150. Important content about accepting the 4th amendment and debate on the wording of the start of the Constitution, including, We the people. Many other pieces of news and advertisements. 4pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11.5", w. 9.5"Condition:Yellowing of paper as expected. Rouge edge on paper from a previous binding. Some very light staining.

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The Columbian Centinel, dated March 21, 1792. #825. Contains a detailed list of states that ratified the Bill of Rights and their said information, The adopted amendments officially became amendments one through ten of the United States Constitution on March 1, 1792, when Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson notified the governors of the several states of "the ratifications by three fourths of the Legislatures of the Several States, of certain articles in addition and amendment of the Constitution of the United States, proposed by Congress to the said Legislatures. This example came out just 20 days after the amendments became official. Approximate Dimensions:h.16.75", w. 10.5"Condition:Two pages are separated with Japan tape protecting the gutter edge and top and bottom margins in places which have a few short tears, some light foxing and toning.

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The Constitution of the United States of America, the rules of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives: with Jefferson's Manual. Starting in 1828, the Senate began publishing a version of Jefferson's Manual for its use, removing the Senate Rules from within the text and placing them in a separate section. Printed in Washington by Duff Green (1791-1875), in 1828. Book is quarter bound in leather with marbled boards. 8vo. 216pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 7", w. 4.25", d. .75"Condition:Front board and free end papers have detached. Leather and boards have wear scratching, and loss. Pages have light fading and yellowing. Some light foxing.

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Principles of Political Economy Considered With A View to Their Practical Application by Thomas Robert Malthus. Published 1820 by John Murray. First edition. An important work in economics and politics. Book is bound in red cloth boards with gilt titling on the spine. Page edges left rough. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9.25", w. 6", d. 1.5"Condition:Book has been re-bound. Some light foxing and staining to pages, particularly at page edges. Edges were left rough. Some wear throughout. with light chips and tears.

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A three volume complete set of The Papers of James Madison, Purchased by Order of Congress; Being His Correspondence and Reports of Debates During The Congress of the Confederation and his Reports of Debates in The Federal Convention. Edited by Henry D. Gilpin and published in 1842 by Allston Mygatt in Mobile. First edition. Includes debates on the Declaration of Independence, Congress of the Confederation, the Federal Convention and facsimile of signers of the Constitution. An important reference with a scarce imprint. Full calf binding with gilt titling and decoration on the spine. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Condition:Minor rubbing and scuffing to leather with some loss. Light foxing,

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Memoir, Correspondence, and Miscellanies, From The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Published 1830 by Gray and Bowen. Second edition. Original state boards with red spine and gray boards. Label on each spine with titling. Page edges kept rough. Contains fold out pieces. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 10.25", w. 6.25", d. 1.25"Condition:Wear on boards with chipping loss and staining. Spines have loss to cover and peeling. Labels have faded. Moderate wear throughout. Hinges are cracking. Very light staining and foxing on pages with some small tears. Writing from a previous

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Three volume set of The Life of Thomas Jefferson by Henry Randall. Published 1858, Derby and Jackson. First edition. Three volume set finely quarter bound in brown leather with marbled boards. Spine features raised bands and decoration in black with gilt titling on a field of black. Marbled end papers and marbled page edges. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.5", w. 6", d. 2"Condition:Leather and boards on books have scuffing, wear, and scratches. Light dampstain on some pages. Bookplate of a previous owner is present.

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Volume 2 of the Memoirs of the Hon. Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State, Vice President and President of the United States Containing A Concise History of Those States, From the Acknowledgement of their Independence; With A View of the Rise and Progress of French Influence and French Principles in That Country. by Thomas Jefferson. Printed for the Purchasers, 1809. First edition. Volume 2 only. Bound in modern calf with marbled boards with label affixed and two free papers at the front and one being original also with three free end papers at verso of which two being original. 8vo. 434pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.5", w. 5.5", d. 1.25"Condition:Some light scuffing to leather and boards. Tear at top original end paper and title page, approx .375 inches each. Pages 263 and 278 have some period edge damage possibly from the printer. Free paper between title page and first page has

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The Cherokee Land Lottery, Containing A Numerical List of the Names of the Fortunate Drawers in Said Lottery with An Engraved Map of Each District by James F. Smith of Milledgeville, GA. Published 1838 by Harper and Brothers. First and only edition. A list of names with maps showing the land taken from the Cherokee. This land would have been awarded after the forced relocation of the Cherokee tribe in 1838. Book is fully bound in brown leather. The spine has gilt titling on a field of red. Advertisements in the back. Book comes with a blue cardboard case. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9", 5.75", d. 1.25"Condition:Wear, rubbing, and loss to leather boards. Pages have some light staining and foxing.

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Finely bound two volume first edition set of Letters and Notes on the Manners, Customs, and Condition of the North American Indians by George Catlin. Published 1841 by the Author, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Printed by Tosswill and Myers. First edition. An important work with a fantastic binding. Fully bound in black leather with gilt decoration. Raised bands on the spine with gilt titing and decoration. Marbled end papers. Over 400 illustrations. Large 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 10.25", w. 6.75", d. 1.75"Condition:Books have been re-bound. Light scuffing and scratching on leather. some light gilt loss. Pages have some light staining and foxing. Front has some staining. Previous owner name written on title page.

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Two volume set, Letters and Notes of the Manners, Customs, and Conditions of the North American Indians by George Catlin. Published 1842 by Wiley and Putnam. This is the fourth edition. Book is quarter bound in red leather with green boards and marbled end papers. Book has raised bands on the spine with gilt titling and decoration. Page edges are red. Book contains hundreds of line drawings of Native Americans. Two maps are also inside the books. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.5", w .6". d. 1.25"Condition:Books have been re-bound. Scuffing, rubbing, and wear evident on boards and leather. Light foxing and staining on some pages.

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The very first newspaper to appear in the state of Georgia. The Georgia Gazette, No. 147. Wednesday, July 16,1766, Savannah: Printed by James Johnston. Four pages on a full sheet of laid paper, text in two columns. Savannah, Georgia newspaper 1766-1872. Rarely found early example of Georgia's first newspaper. Approximate Dimensions:h. 14.5", w. 9.75" preserving deckle on edgesCondition:Disbound with some penciling at top and some chipping on the paper. Some light tears.

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A letter detailing the disposition of Hyde Parker (1739-1807) as to taken vessels during his time. Letter reads "I herewith transmit you my disposition of Hyde Parker, Captain of his majesties ship Phoenix, respecting sundry vessels taken in this port and river, sir your most obedt servant, Johnston, commissioner for his majesties court of vice admiralty in East Florida." With a note in the lower left saying: "to James Robertson Esq, Proctor to his Majesties Court of Vice Admiralty in East Florida." Approximate Dimensions:h. 8.875": w. 7.25"Condition:This letter was previously folded to fit into an envelope. Some light toning on the edges and the #788 written at the top in pencil.

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The Lecompton Constitution. In the House of Representatives, March 10, 1858. Mr. Stephens, of Georgia, from the Select Committee of Fifteen, made the following Report. Pamphlet. 16 pp. The Lecompton Constitution was the second of four proposed constitutions for the state of Kansas. Named for the city of Lecompton where it was drafted, it was strongly pro-slavery. It never went into effect. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9", w. 5.75"Condition:Piece has been un-bound from a book. Some light yellowing on pages, as expected.

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This June 25th, 1865 issue contains much talk about Reconstruction of the South, the arrival of soldiers home, with a speech by General Sherman and letting the Choctaw Indians return home from the rebel armies and much other history in print. 4pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 44", w. 22.25"Condition:Being previously bound and protected from light has left this example bright and clean with only the usual toning at the edges. It does have a small tear at the top with a paper fold over, not leaving the margin and accompanied by a few small

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Gen. Alfred Beckley (1802-1888) signed orders having 9 pages double sided and one single sided containing the brigade(s) orders and directives being a very detailed daily life of senior officers running the war with the following camps represented: Camps Laurel Foot of Cotton Hill, Fayette, NC; Shady Springs, Raleigh, NC; Jumping Branch, Raleigh, NC. He personally signed the orders 4 times with his adjutant signing all the others dating from August to September 1861, with signed reports from the 142nd and 184th showing daily surgeon records and status of soldiers. 11 pages with writing on front and back. Boards have detached but are still with the piece. Comes in a light blue custom case. Approximate Dimensions:Entire piece: h. 15.25", w. 7"Condition:Some pages have been re-backed due to crumbling having no printed word affected. Boards have scuffing and wear. Last page having pencil marks and an 1880s date, most likely used after the war ended. Some staining on the custom case.

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A Certificate of Gallant and Meritorious Conduct Certificate for Frank Blakewell James, private, Company K, 52nd Ohio Infantry. On period paper with a gorgeous illustration and backed with a light blue board. Signed by Col. Daniel McCook, one of the "Fighting McCooks" who died of his wounds after fighting at Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia. Also signed by by Lt. Col. Charles W Clancy and Major James T. Holmes, and Lt. George A. Masury. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9.5", w. 7.5"Condition:Chipping on the paper, particularly at the corners. Some slight fading. Signatures are bold.

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ALS, to Major General Polk, January 24, 1862, Hickman, Kentucky. Reads "I send in charge of Lieutenant Tyler a man who represents himself as Linius Dunn, a deserter from Captain Polk's Battery. I can get no handcuffs here and curse equally and unable to obey....... Charles Brown, Major, 47th Reg. Tennessee Vols. Written on a half sheet of lined paper. Approximate Dimensions:h. 5.375", w. 7.562"Condition:Paper looks quite good for the age, with only some light ink smearing and the document was previously folded with lines showing.

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Two volume set of Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858 by Albert Beveridge. Published 1928 by Houghton Mifflin. Fifth impression. Includes a signed letter from author Alfred Beveridge pasted down in the front. Book is bound in blue with a gilt signature of Abraham Lincoln on the front. Titling on spine is done in gilt. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.5", w. 6.5", d. 2"Condition:Book have scuffing and chipping to boards. A previous owner has written his name in the front. There are light marks on the endpapers.

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One of Abraham Lincoln's best know speeches which was presented at the Illinois Great Western railroad depot on February 11, 1861, the same day he departed for Washington from his home town, this example is known to be the most accurate of it time, The source of this version is the February 12, 1861 edition of the Illinois State Journal, a Springfield newspaper. Looks to be a supplement broadside, matted and mounted under glass in a contemporary black frame with black matting. Approximate Dimensions:Visual portion in frame: h. 7.5", w. 5.25" . Frame: h. 12.562", w.10.375"Condition:Folded twice with a light corner bend lower left. Not examined out of frame.

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Two double volume sets of Civil War biographies: Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, Published 1885 by Charles Webster. First trade edition Memoirs of Gen. W.T. Sherman Written by Himself, Published 1891 by Charles Webster. Fourth edition. Books are bound in green boards with gilt titling and decoration. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.25", w. 6", d. 2"Condition:Volume 1 of Grant has staining and moisture damage on the front cover. In addition, pages at the center of the book are loose. Boards of all books have wear, particuarly at the corners and edges. Hinges are cracking in multiple volumes. Light

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First book contains 36 sketches of landscapes and male figures at work. Second book contains 30 sketches of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Most likely mid to late 1860s. Unknown artist. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.25", w. 6.5", d. .5"Condition:Wear to boards of both books. Some staining and scuffing on boards. Pages have light yellowing. Front end paper of book 1 is loose.

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Wisconsin's first official printing of the state constitution dated January 21, 1847. House of Representatives document #49, of the 29th Congress, transmitting "an act in relation to the formation of state government in Wisconsin containing the constitution of the state of Wisconsin.” 31pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 9.875" w. 6.375"Condition:The document parts are bound with a single string, with rough edges on outer and lower margins due to different paper sizes with some light toning.

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The Liberator full copy with great details of the upcoming Emancipation to start Jan 1, 1863. Articles and speech about what is going to occur and how employment was going to happen and even a letter from a slave owner. A great peek into the times with a powerful header picture of first slaves being sold at auction then the implication of God's intervention and finally the slaves leaving the plantation and heading down the road to emancipation. A strong visual of the times. Approximate Dimensions:h. 24", w. 17.75"Condition:This has been previously bound with some stitching holes with some very light toning at the edges also a few tears in the margins not affecting the text. Bright and clean paper with a couple pencil marks.

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Members of the Society of the Cincinnati, Original. Hereditary, and Honorary with a Brief Account of the Society's History and Aims by William Sturgis Thomas. Printed 1929, by Tobias A. Wright, New York. Book is bound in light blue boards with a white cloth spine. Titling on label on spine. Errata sheet laid in. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11", w. 7.25", d. .75"Condition:Boards have light scuffing. Pages look clean.

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Moses Goodman, Jr. (September 25, 1781 - November 9, 1836) was a deacon in the church of West Hartford, Connecticut, and a colonel in the War of 1812, who commanded 83 officers and men in 1814 of the Connecticut First Regiment against the British Army. He was the son of Moses Goodman (June 20, 1750 - August 17, 1831) who became famous for delivering $30,000 to George Washington's army at Valley Forge in dark brown saddlebags. This letter from his wife, Prudence Hurlbut Goodman (June 3, 1783 - September 13, 1857), illustrates what life was like at the time. The letter describes life at home and expresses a great desire for her husband to return safe. 2p.p., ALS folded into a letter and sent from Hartford Conn in a stampless envelope dated September 8th, with a 10 cent charge. Approximate Dimensions: h. 12.75", w. 7.375"Condition:The letter was written on laid paper of the time and used a folded stampless envelope which weakened the folds allowing some splitting and light paper loss at the intersections of the folds. Some toning to the address side of the

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Seventeen volume complete set of the Library of Southern Literature. Published 1909 by Martin and Hoyt. Set has one volume as a Supplement. Books are bound in brown boards with decorative end papers. The spine has gilt titling on a field of brown. Supplement book is slightly different in color. 8vo. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 9.25", w. 6.25", d. 1.25"Condition:Books have wear, scuffing, and chipping to boards and at the edges and corners. Pages have light yellowing. A previous owner's name is present on the front free end paper. Supplement book has some staining on boards.

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The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes, published 1920 by Harcourt, Brace and Howe. First American edition of this pivotal work on the end of World War I. 8vo. 298pp. Approximate Dimensions:h. 8", w. 5.25", d. 1"Condition:Dust jacket is not present. Book has wear and scuffing to boards, particularly at the corners. Pages have light discoloration and light wear.

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American Scenery by N.P. Willis and Illustrated in a Series of Views by W.H. Bartlett. Published 1840 by George Virtue, London. 1 volume. Contains 89 steel engraved plates with tissue guards. A title page and a frontispiece are also present. Book is bound in brown leather with marbled boards. Raised bands and gilt titling on the spine really stand out. 4to. Approximate Dimensions:h. 11.25", w. 8.5", d. 1.5"Condition:Wear on the leather and boards. Some very light foxing on pages. Some tissue covers are missing.

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A collection of documents related to the Wright Brothers patent lawsuit regarding their invention, the airplane. Supreme Court page reference #'s1774-1914, missing pages 1840-58 and 1861-77, also with 3 holes punched for mounting for justices to use. Contains the lawsuit information as well as exhibits that were given to the justices during trial. This would have been part of a book used by a Supreme Court justice during the arguments and decision process. Approximate Dimensions:Each page: h. 11", w. 7"Condition:Pages have holes where they were previously bound. Some light staining on pages, though overall they look clean.

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Three volume set titled American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of The Birds of the United States by Alexander Wilson; with a Continuation by Charles Lucian Bonaparte, Prince of Musignano. The Illustrative Notes, and Life of Wilson, by Sir William Jardine. Published 1832 by Whittaker, Treacher and Arnot, London. This complete set is quarter bound in dark green leather with marbled boards and end papers. Contains full color plates of birds. Gilt page edges. Approximate Dimensions:Each book: h. 8.75", w. 5.5", d. 1.25"Condition:Books have wear, scuffing, and scratches on leather and boards. Some light staining and foxing on pages. Some plates in volume 3 are loose but still with the book. Some tissue guards are missing from pages, causing some staining and

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The Birds of America by John James Audubon. Published 1937 by Macmillan. Numbered 2185 of 2500 copies printed. Book has a cloth binding with marbled boards and green endpapers. Gilt titling on the spine. Printed on rag paper and limited to 2500 copies. 4vo. Approximate Dimensions:h. 12", w. 9", d. 2"Condition:Dust jacket not present. Book has minor wear from age and reading. Light mark on front endpaper. Some light staining on page edges.

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The Audubon Society Baby Elephant Folio of Audubon's Birds of America by Roger Tory Peterson and Virginia Marie Peterson. Special Edition signed by the authors on a specially added page. Published 1981 by Abbeville. Fully bound in tan leather with a gilt decoration of birds on the front cover. Raised bands and gilt titling on the spine. Signed by authors and numbered 1656 of 2500 copies. Baby Elephant Folio. Approximate Dimensions:h. 15", w. 12", d. 3"Condition:Very good condition with only slight corner crush on one area. Some light scuffing to leather. Plates and pages look very good.

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