[Rarebooks] F/S Manuscript & Printed Ephemera List of 40 plus items
Garry R Austin
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We offer for your consideration the following,
Austin's Antiquarian Books
PO Box 730
Wilmington, Vt. 05363
mail at austinsbooks.com
802 464-8438
A Selection of Manuscript, Partially Printed, & Printed Ephemera. Trade
discount of 20% applies and postpaid shipping on all orders @$20 and above.
1. Anonymous. Arbor Day, Manuscript Student Work. Np: c1920. Unique.
16mo lined note paper; pp; 5 of legible manuscript tied at the top with
red, white & Blue ribbons; Toning to the first page from the ribbons.
$25.00
The author traces the history and origin of the event on the "bleak
prairies" in Nebraska. How the school may benefit and what we "little
models' may accomplish. A charming manuscript.
2. (Admiral Sicard, USN) Elting, Frank M. Autographed Letter, Signed,
Philadelphia. March 20, 1894 on Independence Hall Stationery, 1pp; to
Captain Montgomery
Sicard.
$30.00
Toned and foxed else very good. The Museum is thanking Sicard for the
information of a portrait of William Floyd that they are interested in
obtaining a copy. Great pictorial letterhead on Independence Hall.
3. (Thanksgiving) Monday, December 2, (1850). Autographed Letter Signed,
(Als); (Exeter). Four pages on plain Stationary to "My Dear Charles".
She relates the tales of three Thanksgiving Dinners in three days, with
good detail. Some family & church content. Signed "Affectionately,
M.L.E." $25.00
4. State Of Vermont. 1862 Vermont Tax Bill With Montpelier State House
Graphic. Montpelier: 1862. State of Vermont. Tax Bill 1861. Montpelier
Vt: July 5, 1862. With State House graphic stationery and embossed seal
upper left. Approx. 6" x 8" . Watermarked paper. Mr. Thompson of
Weybridge tax receipt, one page. Signed by the Tax Collector, G. S.
Hassington. Very good. $25.00
A nicely printed piece. 19th century tax bills were no more welcome than
today's versions, just more stylish.
5. (White Mountains) Bedell, E. E. Autographed Letter, Signed, Jefferson
N.H. Dec. 28, 1880 on Jefferson Hill House Stationery, 1pp; to Mr.
Bailey. Very good. $35.00
A friendly if terse letter informing Bailey first that he can not send
him any money; "we are all very well but feel the hard times more than
ever"..."money is so hard here now makes it hard to get along". White
Mountain Hotel from the golden age of the development of this American
Vacation Mecca.
6. McCook, Daniel. Autographed Letter, Signed, Carrolton Ohio, December
8, 1833, 3pp; to Philander Williams of Rhode Island. McCook begins his
letter relating local election results, and news of indictments and
other goings on in Carrolton. There is discussion of the canals of the
area and a plan to link them and of a new railroad. Also personal
matters. Very good content. Some separations, and edge wear but
complete. Signed with a full signature lower right, with a postscript,
signed with initials after, "with malice aforethought".
$175.00
Daniel McCook (June 20, 1798 -- July 21, 1863) was an attorney and an
officer in the Union army during the American Civil War. He was one of
two brothers who, along with 13 of their sons, became
widely known as the "Fighting McCooks" for their contributions to the
war effort. Two brothers, Daniel and John McCook, and thirteen of their
sons were actively involved in the army, making the family one of the
most prolific in American military history. Six of the McCooks reached
the rank of brigadier general or higher. Several family members were
killed in action or died from their wounds. Following the war, several
others reached high political offices, including governorships and
diplomatic posts.
7. Anonymous. "Strategy"; Military Holograph Manuscript, Np, c1845.
There are ten pages of carefully composed notes on military matters;
This could be student work from West Point. Topics include; Lines of
Operations; Supply Lines & Depots; Road Selection; Military movements;
Strategic Points; Campaign Plans; Definitions; The pages are closely
written with some cross outs and corrections. The pages measure approx.
8" x 10" and are unlined and gathered in four page units. There are no
identifying marks of authorship nor is the text copied from a published
work as verified by Goggle Searches. $65.00
8. The People's Savings Bank of Providence R.I. Tax Statement, 1855..
Manuscript Document in a calligraphic hand. It measures 8" x 13". It
lists all the Bank's assets, real estate, funds held in other banks and
bonds, their taxes and is signed by the Collector for the City of
Providence. A handsome mid century banking document. Very
good.
$35.00
9. (Deed) Partially Printed Document; Burlington, Otsego County, New
York. December 1, 1808; William Bates, Carpenter of Burlington N.Y.,
sells Samuel Fitch, Yeoman; a 12 acre parcel of land for $240; Signed
by William Bates & William Kennedy & endorsed & signed by Judge Jedidiah
Peck on the verso of the document; Document measures 15" x 12"; Very
good;
$75.00
Jedediah Peck (1748-1821) was an American farmer, surveyor,
Revolutionary War soldier, and New York State legislator described as a
father of the common school system of the State of New York. He was a
man of limited education and had no gift as a debater or speaker, but he
was a skillful organizer. (His first name has occasionally been spelled
Jedidiah or Jedadiah in the literature.)
An outspoken opponent of the John Adams administration and the
Federalist Party in New York State, Peck was arrested by Federalist
Judge William Cooper for circulating a petition against the Adams-era
Alien and Sedition Acts and taken to jail in chains; massive protests
from Peck supporters and opponents of the administration won his release
without trial.
10. December 6, 1858. Autographed Letter Signed, (Als); Standish Me.
Two pages on plain Stationary to his Brother Bailey. Instructing him to
have his sleigh sent to Bryants Pond by Railroad or towed by Teamster to
Portland Me. Also a kitchen table if it has not been sold. Very good.
$20.00
11. (Maine) Partially Printed Document; Norway & Waterford Maine; Silas
Jones, "a Subsciber of Waterford" promises to pay William Reed & Co.
$5.13; A financial matter; November 21, 1803; It is witnessed and signed
by Nathaniel Gary; The document measures 7.25" x 4.5'; It is in very
good condition; the document is on lovely laid watermarked paper;
$25.00
12. (Manuscript Student Work) Thompson, B. F. The Epitome Of The History
Of England or In Other Words, Notes On Hume's History Of England. (Np):
1859. $35.00
Two octavo note books; pp; 44, 44; original marbled paper wrappers;
wrappers detached but present on one notebook; Very legible concise
intelligent work by this student. Very good.
13. (Illustrated Bill Head / Cooking Ranges); H. & F. Stimson,
Manufacturers of Improved Cooking Ranges, Stoves, Grates,
Furnaces...Boston; 1842. 7.5" x 4; Some staining else very good.
$25.00
14. (Stampless Cover) August 16, 1860. A. Sherman; Autographed Letter
Signed, (Als) to his Brother in Murry Ville, Faison County, Va; from Red
Lion Pa. Two pages on plain Stationary. Referring mostly to a land
deal, deed & payment. An upcoming visit if not hampered by ill health
will be in September. Red Lion had barely been established (1852) when
this letter was written. $25.00
15. (California) August 10, 1856. Autographed Letter Signed, (Als); E.
E. Webster. Four pages on plain Stationary to Mr. Josiah Bailey. He is
writing from Brooklyn California which was annexed by Oakland. There is
an Andover connection here. Webster is committing bible verses to memory
and in some type of sabbath-school here. He sails to Port Madison; Port
Madison, sometimes called Port Madison Bay, is a deep water bay located
on the west shore of Puget Sound in western Washington. He is excited
about receiving a gilt edged bible and is studying Spanish and
philosophy. Appended is a letter from another brother, Signed D.S.W.
$45.00
16. (Music) The Smith College Glee, Mandolin & Banjo Clubs, 1908
Commencement Concert Program. (Northampton: No Printer), 1908.
$20.00
32mo, 4.25" x 3.5"; pp; (8); original ribbon tied decorated stiff paper
wrappers lettered in gilt; Very good. A very detailed program.
17. (Broadside) Broadside Advertisement; Boston Clothing House Will
Remove October 1st, 1870 To 7, 9, & 11 Third Street Directly Opposite
Opera House. Troy N.Y.: A. L. O'Donnell, Printer, 1870. $30.00
Printed on orchid paper with black ink measuring 4.75" x 8"; Near fine;
18 (Music) Third Concert, Lyceum Hall, Newton Centre, Dec. 23rd,
1850.... The Celebrated Ballad Singer, Mr. Dempster... Boston: Dearborn
Printer, 1850. $35.00
Octavo, 10" x 6"; pp; (3); original printed blue paper wrappers lettered
in black; Very good. A very detailed program.
19. (Civil War Hospital) October 11, 1862. Charles F. Beal; Autographed
Letter Signed, (Als); Bamford Street Hospital, Washington D. C. Two
pages on plain Stationary to his father. Referring mostly to a previous
letter that angered him. He is working in the surgery assisting the
steward, at this Georgetown Hospital, probably a Civil War Hospital,
(Methodist Church Hospital, Bamford St.
Georgetown). $35.00
20. (Georgia) May 24, 1840. Autographed Letter Signed, (Als); Darien
Georgia. A Mariner. Two pages on plain Stationary to "Dearest Mary". He
is a Captain of a vessel, possibly the "Vincent" that he mentions in the
letter. "Landed here on the 20th from Norfolk" Darien contains about 100
buildings, not more than 150 white inhabitants, "and the few that are
here are preparing to leave", many "live oak trees to shade the little
sunburnt city". There is a high ground where you can view the ocean 15
miles distant. The ground is hale and planted in cotton & rice; He has
tried to sleep on board ship but mosquitos and sand fleas are terrible,
also a blood drawing fly called a "galley nipper"; He is now staying at
the Mansion House kept by a man from Massachusetts, He mentions another
Captain, Knapp and his vessel leaving for New York. He expects to leave
in about ten days and be full of passengers, next possibly to Europe.
Signed "Affectionately, your husband, John". Top left corner clipped
without loss; else very
good. $75.00
21. (Maine / Pew Purchase) Partially Printed Document; Kennebunk Maine
Baptist Church; "Ralph Curtis, of Kennebunk" has paid $80.00 for Pew
#11; October 2, 1841; It is witnessed and signed by Palmer Walker,
Edward E. Bourne, Susan Walker; The document measures 7.75" x 10'; It is
in very good condition; All the names on this document appear in
Bourne's History of Wells & Kennebunk; Curtis was a seafarer, Palmer
Walker helped establish the Baptist Church in Kennebunk.
$25.00
22. (Illustrated Bill Head / Tailor); Freeman, Carey & Co., Fine
Clothing & Furnished Goods....Boston; 1860. 7" x 8.5; Very good.
$15.00
23. (Deed) Partially Printed Document; Chester N.H. 1795; Nathaniel
Griffen, Husbandman of Chester N.H, sells Philip Griffen, Husbandman of
Chester N.H a 24 acre parcel of land for $160; Signed by Nathaniel
Griffen, Eliza Emerson & Nathaniel Emerson. $35.00
24. (Phoenix N.Y. Land Sales) Manuscript List Of Lots Sold In The
Village Of Phoenix Belonging To J. Ten Eyck, Jan. 1, 1848. $45.00
Document measuring 12" x 16"; Scarce. Folds smoothed, else, very good.
Signed by Joseph R. Brown. Brown was a notable physician. He would leave
Phoenix in 1848 and remove to Texas.
25. (Deed) Belchertown Mass. 1839; Hiram Gilbert, Machinist of
Cabotville Mass, sells Jonathan Randall of Belchertown Mass a 26 acre
parcel of land for $900; Signed by Hiram Gilbert, Sarah B. Gilbert, R.
E. Bemis & Giles C. Kellogg. Very good. $25.00
26. (Christmas) Stisk, M. S. Autographed Letter Signed, (Als) to his
Parents December 27, 1863. Three pages on lined stationary from Appleton
Wisconson; Christmas Reflections. A heartfelt letter of reminiscence of
Christmases past and his current status as a college student far from
home. Very touching and reflective. $30.00
27. (Coney Island & More) Albert ????. Autographed Letter, Signed, New
York, May 19, 1885 on pictorial Grand Union Hotel Stationery, 4pp; to
his wife. An interesting and in some cases touching letter. He is
staying at the Grand Union, opposite Grand Central Terminal. Notably
mentioned is his trip to Coney Island, his jaunt thru Central Park, his
visit to a convicted friend in jail. He writes of his concern for his
wife's health and details his return journey plans. $75.00
The Illustrated Hotel Letterhead states; "Travelers or Families arriving
at or leaving Grand Central Depot, New York City for business, pleasure
or to visit summer resorts will find superior accommodations at this
hotel. European Plan 600 elegant room at $1.00 and upwards per day.
Richly furnished suites for families. Also rooms for Supper or Dinner
Parties. Restaurant, cafe and Wine Rooms supplied with the best at
moderate prices. Guests save $3.00 carriage fare and by handing their
baggage checks to Hotel Clerk can have it delivered to and from this
Depot in 15 minutes free of charge" W. D. Garrison, Manager.
28. (Sporting Goods) Whiting & Brother, Importers & Dealers in Hardware;
Fish Rods, Fish Lines, Gun Powder, Guns, Pistols.... Boston: 1847. (Bill
Head / Guns / Gun Powder / Sporting Apparatus) Boston; 1847. 4." x 7.5";
Very good. $45.00
29. (Tugboats / Shipping) A partially printed illustrated receipt from
the Steam Tug Trojan to the Schooner A. Hammond; dated New York, August
8, 1880. The tow is from Weehawkin (NJ) to Rikers (Island, NY), The
receipt measures 7.75" x 2.75"; It has a small engraving of the tug at
far left and is printed on yellow stock; Very good; $25.00
30. (Deed) Hopkinton Mass. 1835; William B. Wood & Albert Wood,
Manufacturers of Hopkinton Mass, sells Lorenzo Bridges, Machinist of
Hopkinton Mass a parcel of land & buildings for $808; Signed by Albert
Wood, William B. Wood, Sarah Wood, Sophia Wood, John Smith & Matthew
Metcalf. $25.00
31. (19th Century Bill Head / Printing) Chas. A. King, Publisher
Merrimac Budget, Job Printing, Merrimac Ma; 1887. 4" x 7; Very good.
$12.00
32. (Deed) Hopkinton Mass. 1841; Betsy J. Guy, Administratrix of the
Estate of Ezekiel Guy, Yeoman under court order sell property to settle
debts; A 100 acre parcel & buildings sold to Jason Chamberlain for
$1825; A true copy, Some toning else very
good. $25.00
33. (Broadside) Expenses of the Town of Andover, For The Year Ending
March 1, 1836. Andover: (Gould & Newman, Printers), 1836.
$65.00
Printed with with black ink measuring 11.25" x 18.5"; Scarce. foxed at
edges, edge wear, chipped at top right corner and at center right
without any loss of text, folds smoothed, else very good. These
broadsides were executed for the Town Meetings held in March throughout
the New England States. Careful scrutiny provides insight into how the
town is spending its tax revenues, supporting the poor, road
maintenance, Alms House, Schools, Militia etc.
34. (Broadside) Annual Report Of The Receipts And Expenses of the Town
of Andover, For The Year Ending March 6, 1843. Andover: (Allen, Morill &
Wardwell, Printers), 1843. $95.00
Printed with a decorative border with black ink measuring 13.5" x 21";
Scarce. some toning to the right side, edge wear, folds smoothed, very
good. These broadsides were executed for the Town Meetings held in March
throughout the New England States. Careful scrutiny provides insight
into how the town is spending its tax revenues, supporting the poor,
road maintenance etc. The town paid to have a citizen or two removed to
the State Insane Asylum as well in 1843.
35. (Broadside) Expenses of the Town of Andover, For The Year Ending
March 1, 1839. Andover: (Gould & Newman, Printers), 1839.
$65.00
Printed with with black ink measuring 11.75" x 14.75"; Scarce. minor
edge wear, folds smoothed, very good. These broadsides were executed for
the Town Meetings held in March throughout the New England States.
Careful scrutiny provides insight into how the town is spending its tax
revenues, supporting the poor, road maintenance, Alms House, Militia etc.
36. (Broadside) To The Parents, Guardians, Masters and others of School
District No. 8 in Salem N. H. August 18, 1873; (Mandatory School
Attendance). Salem No Printer, 1873. $45.00
Printed with with black ink measuring 7.75" x 10"; Scarce. Folds
smoothed, else, very good. This broadside states the law requiring
mandatory school attendance for children within a certain distance from
a school. It further elucidates the penalties for violation of the law.
The broadside is actually signed by Samuel J. Robinson, School Committee
of Salem N.H.
37. (Broadside) Extracts From Statutes of Rhode Island; Digest of 1798,
Page 384. (Providence: State of Rhode Island, c1810. $35.00
Printed on full margined paper with black ink measuring 7" x 8.25"; Near
fine; We were unable to locate any copies. Ink notation in left margin
by lower paragraph, "Supplement...." "June 1808". This broadside prints
the two sections of & supplement to the laws regarding mandatory road
work from the citizenry. It clearly defines the work and fines for
evading the obligation for men and for men with teams of horses.
See History below;
Each New England town was responsible for building and maintaining all
roads within its limits. Colonial laws originally had required all adult
males with few exceptions to work a certain number of days each year in
the roads. These laws were revised during the eighteenth century so that
by 1800 most towns annually voted a highway tax assessed in proportion
to the value of property holdings. But these taxes continued to be paid
in labor, and in halfhearted labor at that. Although conditions varied
somewhat from town to town, indifference in most cases prevented
significant improvement. A Connecticut man complained in 1797 that the
people of many towns in that state "have gone fifty or an hundred years
through sloughs, as often as they have gone to the house of God, and
probably they would be content to do the same fifty years more unless
the public relieves them." Even the main street of "a flourishing and
beautiful country town," according to an account written in 1803, was
likely to be littered with pieces of old fences and firewood, "old sleds
bottom upwards, carts, casks, weeds and loose stones, lying along in
wild confusion." The roadway itself would be "scandalously bad; foot
ways, or cross paths, ruts and gutters, with stones at every step,
disturb the traveler in his carriage, and the teamsters with their
loads. In a road of 80 miles, the worst part is that which passes
through this charming street!" And voters indifferent to their own
convenience, were even less inclined to exert themselves for the benefit
of outsiders who passed through town on the main highways.
38. (Rockland Maine / Shipping) Autographed note, signed, Ans; Rockland
Maine; Richard Diebold to L. B. Nardwall, Diebold is "confirming our
verbal agreement, you will be our Master Builder at Damariscotta, Me.
Salary $250 / month to begin April 1, 1918" March 25, 1918; It is
signed by Diebold; The document measures 8.5" x 6.25'; It is in very
good condition; Diebold's yard produced two "four masters" in 1919.
$45.00
39. (Maine / Shipping) Manuscript Document / Receipt; (Kennebunk) Maine;
John Perkins has paid W. F. Moody, $74.49; On behalf of the Ship;
General Nowell; May 5, 1854; It is signed by D. & S. Ward; The document
measures 7" x 3'; It is in very good condition; The Wards were ship
builders on the Kennebunk River in York County, Maine. The General
Nowell was built in their yard and lauched at Kennebunk Landing in
1854. $45.00
40. (Tugboats / Shipping) A partially printed illustrated receipt from
the Wm. H. Beard, a propeller tugboat to the Schooner A. Hammond; dated
New York, August 5, 1880. The receipt measures 7.5" x 3"; It has a
small engraving of the tug at far left; edge wear at far right else very
good; "The Boat Lays Up at Erie Basin" $20.00
41. Joslyn, James. A Vermont Agreement To Provide Complete Lifetime Care
1827. West Wardsboro Vt.: 1827. Joslyn, James. Two folio pages dated
February 20, 1827 in Wardsboro Vt. The document measures approx. 13.5" x
8.5" The document is in very good condition with a closed tear at the
bottom without loss. $45.00
Mr. Joslyn agrees to "stand firmly bound and obliged" to Daniel Woods
and his wife for the sum of $4000. "To Maintain and Support" for their
natural lives; Woods has given up his land, stock and furniture for what
amounts to a life-long care agreement, a place to live, use of a horse
and chaise, visits to a brother in New York State, expenses, medicines,
nursing, treating them kindly according to their station in life, and a
christian burial etc. The living arrangements are detailed as well. A
fascinating document and agreement.
42. (Brookline) (Woodward, Elijah F.) Roads, &c. in the Town of
Brookline: [tables showing distances on the several streets in the Town
of Brookline, as surveyed in the year 1844. (Brookline: No publisher,
1844).
$20.00
16mo; pp; 12; original blue paper wrappers; Very good; Unusual.
43. Smiley, Joseph Bert. St. Peter At The Gate / Poetry Broadsheet.
Galesburg Mi.: Enterprise Office, 1893. $25.00
Broadsheet printed on blue paper measures 12.5" x 6"; Very good; A
humorous poem concerning a married couple of 30 years attempting to
enter Heaven. Verso is an ad for a cartoon illustrated version of the poem.
44. The Jubilee Year Book of the New-York Observer. 1873. With Portraits
of the Founders. New York: Sidney E. Morse & Company, 1873.
$45.00
First edition; octavo; pp; 200; illustrated with two portraits and a
facsimile of the first newspaper; original decorated wrappers; wear to
wrappers and the spine, internally very good. A combination city
directory & almanac; quite interesting. Laid in broadside stating that
this "yearbook" has been sent in anticipation of the recipient renewing
their subscription.
45. (Darwinism) The Old Curiosity Shop, A Monthly Magazine Of
Entertaining and Instructive Reading, Volume 1, Number 1. Boston:
Harlow E. Woodward, July,
1871. $18.00
First edition; Small quarto; pp; 44, 8, ads; original yellow printed
paper wrappers lettered in black; Very good; Lomazow 799; Short lived
literary magazine. The initial number with an article on "Darwinism".
46. (Military Documents) Appleton, Richard. Connecticut National Guard
Military Discharges, World War I Era; Nine Documents. 1906-1927; Signed
by various Adjutant generals of Connecticut including George Cole,
Appleton was a musician in the Military Band. The Lot;
$65.00
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