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Hazlitt, William

Political Essays, with Sketches of Public Characters.

London : Printed for William Hone, 1819.

First edition of one of Hazlitt’s most interesting collections, including his estimates and reviews of Southey as Laureate, of Coleridge, Burke, and Malthus (at length). Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in five compartments within raised bands, marbled endpapers. From the library of William Safire with hisContinue reading "Political Essays, with Sketches of Public Characters."

Bolivar, Simon

Simón Bolívar Signed Military Appointment.

1822.

Rare military appointment signed by ‘El Libertador’, Simón Bolívar as President of Gran Colombia. One page, quarto, wax seal mostly intact, partially printed on Bolivar’s presidential letterhead, the document is dated May 21, 1822 and appoints Miguel Arissmendi as Lieutenant-Colonel. Signed by Bolívar and countersigned by General Bartolome Salom on verso. The final battle inContinue reading "Simón Bolívar Signed Military Appointment."

James, William

The Naval History of Great Britain, From the Declaration of War by France, in February 1793; to the Accession of George IV. In January 1820; With An Account of the Origin and Progressive Increase of The British Navy; Illustrated, From the Commencement of the Year 1793, by A Series of Tabular Abstracts, Contained in a Separate Quarto Volume.

London : Printed for Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1822.

First edition of James’ naval history of Great Britain. Five octavo volumes and one quarto volume of tables bound in three quarter calf over marbled boards with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, folding plate in volume I. Sabin 35720. In near fine condition. Uncommon.

Rothschild, Nathan Mayer

Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed.

St. Petersburg, Russia : Imperial Commission of the Sinking Fund, 1822.

Rare Russian Imperial bond signed by banker and Lord of Finance Nathan Mayer Rothschild. Quarto, one page partially printed in three languages, the document is dated March 1, 1822 and certifies the bearer is entitled to 720 rubles with a 5% annuity. Boldly signed by Rothschild at the upper right. In very good condition withContinue reading "Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed."

Rothschild, Nathan Mayer

Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed.

St. Petersburg, Russia : Imperial Commission of the Sinking Fund, 1822.

Rare Russian Imperial bond signed by banker and Lord of Finance Nathan Mayer Rothschild. Quarto, two pages partially printed in three languages, the document is dated March 1, 1822 and certifies the bearer is entitled to 720 rubles with a 5% annuity. Signed in ink by Rothschild at the upper right. In very good conditionContinue reading "Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed."

Rothschild, Nathan Mayer

Nathan Mayer Rothschild Russian Imperial Bond Signed.

St. Petersburg, Russia : Imperial Commission of the Sinking Fund, 1822.

Rare Russian Imperial bond signed by banker and Lord of Finance Nathan Mayer Rothschild. Quarto, two pages partially printed in three languages, the document is dated March 1, 1822 and certifies the bearer is entitled to 720 rubles with a 5% annuity. Signed in ink by Rothschild at the upper right. In very good condition.

Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton

The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists.

London : John Major, Fleet Street, 1823.

First Major edition, large paper copy of this classic of English literature. Octavo, bound in full crushed levant forest green morocco by Zaehnsdorf with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt spine ornaments and cornerpieces of fish and tackle, quadruple gilt ruling to the front and rearContinue reading "The Complete Angler of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton: Extensively Embellished with Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Paintings and Drawings, by First-Rate Artists."

Franklin, Captain John

Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of The Polar Sea, In the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. [with] Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827.

London : John Murray, Albemarle-Street, 1823.

First editions of the official narratives of Franklin‘s first and second voyages to the Polar Sea. Quarto, two volumes uniformly bound in full period-style speckled calf with morocco gilt-lettered labels and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, gilt turn-ins. First Narrative: First edition, first issue with the Errata slip, illustrated with 30 plates 11 of whichContinue reading "Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of The Polar Sea, In the Years 1819, 20, 21, and 22. [with] Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the Years 1825, 1826, and 1827."

Horace

Quintus Horatius Flaccus.

London : Gulielmus Pickering, 1824.

Rare second Pickering Diamond edition, large paper issue, with an additional engraved title page. 12 mo, bound in full morocco, gilt titles to the front panel, raised bands, marbled endpapers. In very good condition. Housed in a custom chemise and half morocco slipcase.

The Soldier’s Manual, For Cavalry, Artillery, Light Infantry, and Infantry.

Philadelphia : Published by James H. Nesmith, 1824.

First edition of the first American military color plate book. Quarto, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with twelve plates representing volunteer corps in the first division Pennsylvania militia. In very good condition with the plates exceptionally bright. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, one of only three known complete copies. This example was heldContinue reading "The Soldier’s Manual, For Cavalry, Artillery, Light Infantry, and Infantry."

Buchanan, James [Mathew Carey]

James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed.

1825.

Autograph letter signed entirely in the hand of the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan to Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey. Addressed to Mathew Carey, the letter reads, “Lancaster 24 October 1825. Dear Sir, I have a favor to ask you which I feel assured you will grant. Your maxim, I know, both in publicContinue reading "James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed."

Egan, Pierce

Sporting Anecdotes, Original and Selected; Including Numerous Characteristic Portraits of Persons in Every Walk of Life, Who have acquired Notoriety from their Achievements on the Turf, at the Table, and in the Diversions of the Field.

London : Printed For Sherwood, Jones, and Co, 1825.

First edition with colored plates of Egan’s classic collection of sporting anecdotes. Octavo, bound in full red straight grain morocco by Lloyd with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles stamp-signedContinue reading "Sporting Anecdotes, Original and Selected; Including Numerous Characteristic Portraits of Persons in Every Walk of Life, Who have acquired Notoriety from their Achievements on the Turf, at the Table, and in the Diversions of the Field."

Dew, Thomas R

Essays on the Restrictive System, Delivered to the Senior Political Class of William and Mary College.

Richmond, VA : Printed by Samuel Shepherd & Co., 1829.

First edition of one of the most consequential defenses of the Southern political and economic order to emerge from antebellum America, delivered from the lectern of the College of William & Mary by the man who would soon become its president and the intellectual standard-bearer of the proslavery argument. Royal octavo, original publisher’s brown clothContinue reading "Essays on the Restrictive System, Delivered to the Senior Political Class of William and Mary College."

Bolivar, Simón

Simón Bolívar Autograph Letter Signed.

1829.

Rare autograph letter signed by ‘El Libertador’, Simón Bolívar as President of Gran Colombia. One page, script in Spanish on both recto and verso. The letter is dated May 13, 1828, and offers the recipient, Colonel José Félix Blanco, Bolívar’s support in his struggle to maintain the security of Barinas (of which was made GovernorContinue reading "Simón Bolívar Autograph Letter Signed."

Hall, Captain Basil

Travels in North America, In the Years 1827 and 1828.

Edinburgh : Printed for Robert Cadell, Edinburgh; and Simpkin and Marshall, London, 1830.

Third and enlarged edition of Hall’s important work. Octavo, original publisher’s paper-covered boards and paper spine labels, volume one with the hand-colored folding map of the United States as far west as the Arkansas Territory and a part of Texas. Volume three contains the folding chart of statistical data on the population and size eachContinue reading "Travels in North America, In the Years 1827 and 1828."

Jackson, Andrew

Andrew Jackson Signed Land Grant for Vigo County, Indiana, for Charles B. Modesitt.

City of Washington : General Land Office, 1830.

Rare Presidential Land Grant signed by Andrew Jackson as President. Quarto, one page partially printed and accomplished in manuscript, the document is dated January 4, 1830 and grants a quarter of land in Vigo County, Indiana to Charles B. Modesitt. The recipient, Charles Burns Modesitt, was a physician and businessman and one of the firstContinue reading "Andrew Jackson Signed Land Grant for Vigo County, Indiana, for Charles B. Modesitt."

Doughty, James and Thomas

The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports.

Philadelphia : J. and T. Doughty, 1830-33.

First edition of “The first color-plate sporting book printed in America”(Grolier/Henderson). Quarto, 3 volumes. bound in contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, top edge gilt. Three engraved titles, 2 engraved portraits, and 57 lithographic plates after Thomas Doughty and others (comprising 53 hand-colored lithographs, one colored etching, two uncolored engravings and one uncolored wood-engraving), 17Continue reading "The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports."

Teesdale, Henry

Henry Teesdale Double-Hemispheric Map of the World.

London : Published by Henry Teesdale, 1831.

Detailed engraved 19th century English double-hemispheric maps of the world issued by Henry Teesdale of London in March 1831. Two hand-colored engraved maps of the Eastern and Western hemispheres. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. Each piece measures 24 inches by 24 inches. An attractive presentation.

[Van Buren, John]

The Constitutions of the United States and State of New-York and Articles of Confederation; Together with the Rules and Orders, Standing Committees, List of Members of the Senate and Assembly for 1831, List of Counties, &c. &c. &c.

Albany : Printed by Croswell and Can Benthuysen, 1831.

John van Buren‘s first edition copy of this early American government handbook. 16 mo, bound in full morocco for Van Buren with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated with 3 folding plates and 3 folding maps including: a folding map of the City of Troy (with manuscript notes locating landmarks), folding floor plan of the assembly; small hand-coloredContinue reading "The Constitutions of the United States and State of New-York and Articles of Confederation; Together with the Rules and Orders, Standing Committees, List of Members of the Senate and Assembly for 1831, List of Counties, &c. &c. &c."

Jackson, James

Cases of Cholera Collected at Paris, in the Month of April, 1832, in the Wards of MM. Andral and Louis at the Hospital La Pitie.

Boston : Carter, Hendee, and Co, 1832.

First edition of Jackson’s work detailing six cases of Cholera collected at the Hospital de la Pitie at Paris. Octavo, original publisher’s boards and paper spine label. In very good condition. Ownership inscription.

Babbage, Charles

On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures.

London : Charles Knight & Company, 1832.

First edition, large paper edition, one of 3000 examples of Babbage’s hugely influential work on operations research. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For the Rev. Ch. Currie from the author.” In very good condition, rebacked with the original spine, embossed stamp of Unitarian College to theContinue reading "On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures."

Cary, George; John and William Cary

Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes.

London : J. & W. Cary: 1818; G. & J. Cary, 1833.

Fine pair of early 19th century celestial and terrestrial table globes published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. Comprised of Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical works, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of theContinue reading "Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes."

Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George

The Last Days of Pompeii.

London : Richard Bentley, 1834.

First edition of Bulwer-Lytton’s most celebrated work, a classic of historical fiction and the basis for the 1935 Hollywood film of the same name directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Merian C. Cooper. Octavo, three volumes bound in full polished calf by Bayntun Riviere with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt tooling to theContinue reading "The Last Days of Pompeii."

Tocqueville, Alexis Charles Henri Clérel. Translated by Henry Reeve

Democracy in America.

London : Saunders and Otley, 1835.

First edition in English of Tocqueville’s magnum opus. Octavo, 2 volumes, bound in three quarters period calf over marbled boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, half-titles, folding engraved map. In very good condition. An attractive contemporary binding.