Worcester: Z. Baker & Co., 1856. 8vo.  205 x 130 mm., [8 ¼ x 5 inches].  [viii], pp. 381-454.  Illustrated with hundred 600 autographs.  Original boards, cloth spine; fore edges of boards and text block are cracked and chipped.  “Contain the Declaration of Independence, with the fac-similes of the autographs..... More

(Glastonbury, CT.): 1816-1833. Square 8vo.  195 x 160 mm., [7 ¾ x 6 ¼ inches].  300 manuscript pages in ink written in a legible hand, including an index on the front free endpaper. Bound in contemporary leather backed marbled paper boards and tips; binding showing some wear marbled paper, edges..... More

Wolfeboro, N. H., 1836-39. Tall Folio.  385 x 155 mm., [15 ¼ x 6 inches]. 68 pp. Contemp. marbled boards, leather spine; some minor deterioration to parts of the calf spine, a few signatures sprung, otherwise a good, sound ledger. Cobbler David H. Whitehouse (1807-1839) lived primarily in Wolfeboro, Carroll..... More

Chester County, Pennsylvania: 1788-1859. Two volumes. Folio.  330 x 210 mm., [13 x 8 inches].  438 pp. Account written in ink in very legible hand.  Leather backed marbled paper boards, leather tips; spines and edges a bit worn, paper stock with some discoloration and minor spotting; Joseph Hawley’s name and..... More

(Rome): ca. 1744. 4to.  280 x 200 mm., (11 x 8 inches).  [2] ff. title & introduction, [11] pp. index, 176 ff.  Manuscript letters in secretarial hand, on ruled paper.  Bound in contemporary red calf, with the coat-of-arms of the Riviera family in gilt on upper board.  Very good copy. ..... More

Prospect Hill, December 21, 1831. 4to. 260 x200 mm., [10 ¼ x 8 inches].  1 page, plus small portions of two other pages (folio sheet, folded), approximately 150 words. Written in ink, Moderate brown stain toward center obscuring a number of words.  Letter laid down into marginal paper supports. This..... More

Memphis, July 27, 1857. 4to. letter sheet.  250 x 195 mm., [9 ¾ x 15 ½ inches]. 4 pp. about 840 words. Folded in thirds.  Written in black ink faded brown in very legible hand.  J(esse) McCallum was a hay dealer from Cincinnati, Ohio, who travelled away from his family..... More

Burlington, Vermont, April 22, 1848 - December 6, 1852. 12 mo.  150 x 95 mm., [6 x 7 ½  inches]. 44 pp.  Pocket ledger hand sewn at center, no cover.  Paper stock browned, slight water damage. Very legible hand. The business of Murphy & Spear is listed in the 1849..... More

Rondout, [New York], November 29, 1851. 4to. 250 x 195 mm., [9 ¾ x 7 ¾ inches].  1 p.  20 lines.  Manuscript in ink on blue paper.  Previous folds, hinged on verso, a few brown spots, bright & legible. Autograph letter of introduction for two burgeoning artists to Christopher Pearse..... More

Cincinnati, March 17, 1841. 4to.  250 x 200 mm., [9 ¾ x 7 ¾ inches].  4 pp.  Manuscript in ink, previously folded with address and postmark on page 4. A few minor tears at folds, otherwise a very legible letter in very good condition. A very informative letter, written by..... More

4to.  250 x 200 mm., [10 x 8 inches].  20 pp. Written in very legible hand.  Text tied with green ribbon at spine; some early repair to tears in the paper, some of the leaves may have been washed early on.  Text brown in places but the manuscript is quite..... More

Washington, D.C. March 20, 1841. 4to.  253 x 203 mm., [10 x 8 inches].  2 pp. folded sheet.  Watermarked. Docketed. Fine legible hand. Contemporary copy.  On March 20, 1841, during the administration of President William H. Harrison, the following circular designed to limit political activity of public servants was issued..... More