ALLEGHENY COUNTY'S HUNDRED YEARS
by Thurston, George H.
Pittsburgh: A.A. Anderson & Son, Book and Job Printers, 1888. 312 clean pages. Original stiff printed wrappers [chipped], front board detached, rear board partly so]. 3 folding illustrations [large folding frontis of the City of Pittsburgh; Allegheny County Courthouse; Plan of Fort Du Quesne]. Two full-page plates [Courthouse Destroyed By Fire, May 7th, 1882; Old Pittsburgh Market & Courthouse], in-text illustrations. Minor foxing and tanning. Erratum slip at page 186. Several pages of advertisements scattered within. Good+. ... Read More
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ANSWER TO THE VINDICATORY ADDRESS AND APPEAL OF LIEUTENANT WEAVER TO THE PUBLIC, FROM THE OPINION OF CHANCELLOR SANFORD, IN THE CASE OF WEAVER AGAINST WHITNEY, TIBBETS, & HOYT
by [Tibbits, Elisha]
New York: J. Seymour, 1824. Disbound, with light to moderate fox. 28pp. Small repair to blank margin of last leaf. Good+. "Weaver took charge of a ship [the America] and cargo on a voyage to Peru and was to receive a portion of the profits from the voyage. When he did not receive what he believed to be his due, he brought suit against Whitney, Tibbits, and Hoyt , who had commissioned his services, and had promised him convoy... Read More
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ESSAY ON THE EXPEDIENCY AND PRACTICABILITY OF IMPROVING OR CREATING HOME MARKETS FOR THE SALE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONS AND RAW MATERIALS, BY THE INTRODUCTION OR GROWTH OF ARTISANS AND MANUFACTURERS. BEING AN APPENDIX AND ILLUSTRATION OF A MEMOIR ON THE SAME SUBJECT, READ BEFORE THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, MARCH 8, 1825. BY...OF RENSSELAER COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK
by Tibbits, George
Philadelphia: Printed by J.R.A. Skerrett, 1827. 56pp, disbound, lightly toned and foxed. Good+. This item was first published in Albany in 1825 under a slightly different title. Tibbits argues that there should be no conflict in economic policy between agricultural and manufacturing interests. "Agriculture is greatly assisted, benefited, and extended by manufactures." Thus tariffs, though designed to protect infant American industries "against the cupidity and aggressions of foreigners," also improve the position of farmers. The "prejudice" against... Read More
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COMMON-PLACE ARGUMENTS AGAINST ADMINISTRATION, WITH OBVIOUS ANSWERS, (INTENDED FOR THE USE OF THE NEW PARLIAMENT.) THE SECOND EDITION
by [Tickell, Richard]
London: R. Faulder, 1780. viii, [3], 10-101, [1 blank] pp, but lacking the half title. Disbound. Except as noted, Very Good. This is the second of six 1780 printings. Tickell excoriates "the most infamous, slavish, base, sordid, venal, mean, inconsistent, despicable parliament, that ever existed;" as well as "that administration which has robbed us of thirteen colonies, and plunged us in a shameful and calamitous war with the whole world." As Adams notes, the work "contains a number... Read More
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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN TICKET. "WE MUST PRESERVE OUR LIBERTIES OR PERISH IN THE LAST DITCH." JACKSON
by [Douglas Democratic Ticket]
[Portsmouth, NH?, 1860. Electoral ticket, with image of iconic Screaming Eagle, holding banner inscribed, "The Union- It Must be Preserved." 3" x 4-3/4." Spotted, trimmed a bit crudely. Good or so. New Hampshire's Douglas Electors were Henry P. Rolfe, George W. Stevens, William C. Clarke, Thomas W. Gilmore, and John G. Sinclair. "At the presidential election the Douglas Democratic electoral ticket headed by Henry O, Rolfe received 55 electoral votes," and carried the State. [Whitcher, 'Some Things... Read More
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FOR PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS, OF MISSISSIPPI. FOR VICE PRESIDENT ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, OF GEORGIA. ELECTORAL TICKET FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. FOR THE STATE AT LARGE. JOHN R. EDMUNDS, HALIFAX. ALLEN T. CAPERTON, MONROE..
by Virginia Confederate Presidential Election Ticket
[Richmond?, 1861. Small broadside ticket, 3" x 4-3/4". Very Good. A rare Virginia Confederate electoral ticket for the Confederacy's first and only national election: Jefferson Davis for President, Alexander Stephens for Vice President. Also listed are two at-large electors, and sixteen others by District. Variant of Parrish & Willingham 5367, 5368; Crandall 2744 [noting "four variant printings and sizes"]; and Hummel 4667-4669.
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SYLLABUS OF A COURSE OF LECTURES ON THE HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF SPANISH LITERATURE
by Ticknor, George
Cambridge: Printed at the University Press, by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1823. iv, 84, [2] pp, with ownership signature of "G. Bemis, Cambridge 1834." Learned manuscript annotations on previously blank leaf following page 84, and in some blank margins. Original printed wrappers, untrimmed, couple of closed blank margin tears. Very Good. This is the first edition of Ticknor's first book. Ticknor lists 251 numbered paragraphs of citations, titles of the numerous works supporting his lectures in Spanish literature. ... Read More
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READY PAY MUST BE RESUMED! I AM HARD UP FOR MONEY AND CAN NOT TRUST ANY MORE. THE WHEELS ARE CLOGGED WITH GOOD ACCOUNTS BUT THEY WILL NOT PAY MY DEBTS OR BUY GOODS..
by Tillinghast, A.O.
[West Valley, N.Y.?, 1887. Broadside, 8" x 14 1/2", with a portrait of Tillinghast at the head of the title. Printed in a variety of type fonts. Lightly toned, Very Good plus. "My creditors will not allow me to take Trust for pay any more, and I will stop on the morning of June 20, '87" [the date printed in large, bold type]. Tillinghast discloses his low prices "under Ready Pay Administration," and says he'll accept in exchange... Read More
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TILLINGHAST'S PLANT MANUAL. A GUIDE TO THE SUCCESSFUL PROPAGATION OF CABBAGE AND CELERY PLANTS. JANUARY, 1889
by Tillinghast, Isaac F.
1889. La Plume, Lack'a Co., Pa.: Isaac F. Tillinghast. 1889. 32pp. Original printed wrappers [light dustsoiling and wear]. Black and white illustrations. Light scattered foxing. Good+ to Very Good. OCLC notes Tillinghast's Directory of the Seedsmen of the United States, printed in 1889. This Manual, evidently unrecorded, reveals the author's "secrets of success" in building "a great seed and plant business" and how others may do it too. Topics included in this guide are 'growing plants under... Read More
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THE GOLDEN AGE. CAMPAIGN TRACTS. THE PHILADELPHIA FAILURE, REVIEW OF GRANT'S RENOMINATION. BY THEODORE TILTON. REPRINTED FROM "THE GOLDEN AGE" OF JUNE 8, 1872.
by Tilton, Theodore
New York: The Golden Age, 1872. 4-1/2" x 6-1/2". 10, [1 blank], [1-publisher's notice] pp. Stitched. Original printed title wrappers. Light toning and wrapper spotting, Very Good. Pencil ownership inscription of "L.H. Osborn" on rear cover. Tilton-- journalist, reformer, abolitionist, cuckolded by Henry Ward Beecher-- founded "The Golden Age," a New York political and literary weekly. From time to time he would reprint essays from The Golden Age, such as this one, for the 1872 presidential race.... Read More
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ODE ON THE MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN CONGRESS
by Timrod, H[enry]
[Charleston?, 1861. Broadside, 8-1/4" x 10-1/2". Verse printed in two columns, separated by a double rule. Four stanzas. Blank corners with light spotting suggest prior matting on verso. Very Good. BAL's photograph depicts this broadside poem in poor condition, with much chipping, and thus does not do it justice. Timrod's poetic efforts lauding the southern Confederacy earned him the title, 'Poet Laureate of the South.' Here he waxes rhapsodic on the birth of the new nation. "...At last,... Read More
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INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF MILTON W. STREETER, THE JEALOUS AND INFATUATED MURDERER, WHO MURDERED HIS BEAUTIFUL AND YOUNG WIFE, ELVIRA W. STREETER, AT SOUTHBRIDGE, MASS., A FEW MONTHS SINCE: CONTAINING ALL THE INTERESTING INCIDENTS OF HIS LIFE- ALL THE PARTICULARS OF THE MURDER- HIS TRIAL, WHICH OCCURRED RECENTLY, SENTENCE, &C
by Tingley, H.F.
Pawtucket, R.I.: A.W. Pearce, Printer, 1850. Original printed wrappers, stitched, 96pp. Full-page illustration of the murder scene. The rear wrapper advertises, "Agents Wanted to sell this book in all parts of the United States and the British Provinces, and in all parts of Europe where the English language is spoken." Very Good plus. "Streeter's wife decided to leave him because of his insane threats and suspicions. When she started a suit to do so, he cut her throat... Read More
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TRIAL OF ALBERT JOHN TIRRELL FOR THE MURDER OF MARY ANN BICKFORD. IN THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, HOLDEN AT BOSTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH, 1846. TOGETHER WITH THE LIVES OF ALBERT J. TIRRELL AND MARY ANN BICKFORD. REPORTED FOR THE BOSTON DAILY TIMES BY J.E.P. WEEKS, ESQ
by [Tirrell, Albert J.]
Boston: Published at the 'Times' Office, 1846. 39, [1] pp. Disbound, original printed title wrappers, [two rubberstamps on title page]. Last leaf with a tear [early, crude repair] and loss of a couple of letters. Else Good+. "The murder of a harlot seems to lend a special interest to a case which is measurable by the many publications which ensue. The Tirrell case is one of the triumphs of Rufus Choate, who convinced the jury that his client... Read More
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THE INDUSTRY OF THE SOUTH: ITS IMMEDIATE ORGANIZATION INDISPENSABLE TO THE FINANCIAL SECURITY OF THE COUNTRY. A SPEECH DELIVERED BEFORE THE BOSTON BOARD OF TRADE, NOVEMBER 27TH, 1865
by Tobey, Edward S.
Boston, 1865. Original printed wrappers, disbound [loosened, spine shorn], 15pp, blindstamp on title page. Else Very Good. A very early plan to invest northern capital-- in partnership with government-- in the Reconstruction of the South. "Nearly the same working population which raised the five millions of bales of cotton and other products in 1860, is now there to plant and raise the crops of 1866." As capital will not enter areas "where society is disorganized and life... Read More
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TO THE WESTERN TRADE
by Toledo Silver Plate Co.
Toledo, 1868. [3], [1 blank] pp. Folded 10.5" x 8.5" sheet. A couple of margin fox spots and light wear, Good+ or Very Good. "Having established a Factory in this city for the manufacture of Silver Plated Ware, we desire to call your attention to our goods. All our Spoon Ware is marked 'Toledo Mf'g Co., A 1,' and is plated on the best quality of Nickel Silver..." The Company presents its list of forks, spoons, and replating services,... Read More
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LYNCHBURG VIRGINIAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1832
by Fletcher & Toler
Lynchburg: Fletcher & Toler, 1832. Elephant folio sheet, folded to [4] pp. Each page printed in six columns. Light foxing, Very Good. The masthead with an engraving of the iconic American Eagle, wings spread, holding banner reading "E Pluribus Unum." Very Good. This issue of a rare Virginia newspaper prints detailed information on the doings of the 22d Congress at Washington, and activities at Richmond in the Virginia Legislature. A report about debates on the abolition of slavery... Read More
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![THE COMING AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD: A SERMON, PREACHED AT SALTERS-HALL, APRIL 28TH, 1779, BEFORE THE CORRESPONDENT BOARD IN LONDON OF THE SOCIETY IN SCOTLAND [INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER] FOR PROPAGATING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS, AND FOR SPREADING THE GOSPEL AMONG THE INDIANS IN AMERICA](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/355/055/1612055355.0.l.jpg)
THE COMING AND ENLARGEMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD: A SERMON, PREACHED AT SALTERS-HALL, APRIL 28TH, 1779, BEFORE THE CORRESPONDENT BOARD IN LONDON OF THE SOCIETY IN SCOTLAND [INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER] FOR PROPAGATING CHRISTIAN KNOWLEDGE IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS, AND FOR SPREADING THE GOSPEL AMONG THE INDIANS IN AMERICA
by Toller, Thomas
London: Printed by W. Strahan, Printer to the Society. . ., 1779. [4], 33, [1 blank] pp. Disbound and lacking the half title, with a clean text. Good+. Page 33 is a form to be used for donating to the Society. A plea to support the work of the society, including missionary work among the "savages" in America. The Society's work has been hindered of late "by the bloody contests which have arisen between Great Britain and the... Read More
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REPUBLICAN ADDRESS. THE REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS
by [Tompkins, Daniel]
[Albany]: Albany Argus, 1820. Elephant folio broadside, 22" x 18". Old folds, docketed in ink on verso. Printed in three columns after the caption title. Some spotting, a couple of holes just grazing a letter in the title. Good+. At head of title: "ALBANY ARGUS Extra. Tuesday April 18, 1820." A rare broadside from New York State's hotly contested 1820 gubernatorial election. It supports Daniel Tompkins, who had been Governor from 1807-1817 and was now James Monroe's vice... Read More
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IN ASSEMBLY- MARCH 16, 1820. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS ON THE FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF DANIEL D. TOMPKINS, LATE GOVERNOR OF THIS STATE
by [Tompkins, Daniel]
[Albany, 1820. Caption title as issued. Stitched. 16, [1], xviii-xxix [i.e., xxx], 2 blanks pp. Toned, several leaves, spotted, Good+. The official report absolves Tompkins of misconduct. But the last two pages, entitled 'Facts which Appear from the Foregoing Report,' conclude otherwise.
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NEW-YORK MILITARY MAGAZINE; DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO MILITARY AFFAIRS. CAPTAIN WILLIAM W. TOMPKINS, EDITOR. VOL. I. NO. 1. JUNE 12, 1841
by Tompkins, William W.
New York: A. W. Noney and Wm. B. Bodge, Publishers and Proprietors, 1841. 4to. 16pp, stitched in original printed brown wrappers. Tear to front wrapper repaired without loss. Very Good. The inner front wrapper, addressed "To the Military," prints the "Prospectus of the New York Military Magazine. It contains "articles on military tactics, history, biography and news" [Lomazow]. According to OCLC 39178813, "Nos. 1-9 were published by A.W. Noney and W.B. Bodge; nos. 10-11 by W.B. Bodge [etc.],;... Read More
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AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE NAMES OF ALL PERSONS RESIDING IN WASHINGTON CITY AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUNE 1, 1880, AGED 75 YEARS OR MORE. COPIED FROM THE U.S. CENSUS REPORTS OF 1880. COMPILED BY J.M. TONER, M.D. CONTAINING ALSO A LIST OF ALL THE DECEDENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF 75 YEARS AND UPWARDS, BETWEEN JUNE 1ST, 1880, AND JUNE 1ST, 1882. REPORTED THROUGH THE HEALTH OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
by Toner, J[oseph] M[eredith]
[Washington?, 1882. 20pp, printed in two columns. Original printed wrappers [minor wear, numerical rubberstamp on front wrap, light wear at spine from having been removed from previous binding], stitched. Very Good. OCLC 9382978 [5].
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MEDICAL REGISTER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 1867. EMBRACING NOTICES OF THE MEDICAL, BENEVOLENT AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF WASHINGTON
by Toner, J[oseph] M[eredith], M.D.
Washington: Blanchard & Mohun, 1867. Original cloth, with title stamped in gilt on front cover. 102pp, scattered light dusting. Inner hinges cracked, Good+. Dr. Toner dedicates his book to the D.C. Medical Society "and to the only surviving original member | William Jones M.D." His mission is "to notice every organization, department, and institution, in any way connected with medical affairs, or to which a physician is attached." Toner does so, along with an almanac-style monthly calendar recording... Read More
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ESSAY ON THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING OUR NATIONAL FORCES. BY... FORMERLY OFFICER OF LIGHT CAVALRY, AID-DE-CAMP IN THE FRENCH SERVICE, AND MEMBER OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR
by Tone, William Theobald Wolfe
New York: Published by Kirk and Mercein. William Mercein, Printer, 1819. 112pp plus folding table. Disbound, scattered foxing. Good+. Americans, the author says, have "had little occasion for military knowledge and military institutions." Evidently overlooking Americans' successful Revolution, perhaps concentrating on the far more ambiguous conclusion of the War of 1812, Tone sets out to school them. He seeks to wean them from "the crudest notions advanced by statesmen and orators of the highest political talent." England and... Read More
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM HIS GEORGIA HOME, 1 MARCH 1877, EXPLAINING THE ADVANTAGES OF AUGUSTA FOR A YOUNG LAWYER
by Toombs, Robert
Washington, Georgia, 1877. [4] pages, folded, entirely in Toombs's ink manuscript, signed at the end, 'R. Toombs.' Laid down on blank verso of page [4], Very Good. Robert Toombs was a leading Southern Whig, and then Southern Rights Democrat, before the War. A lawyer and U.S. Congressman, he built a successful law practice in Washington, Georgia, and owned a plantation with many slaves. After Lincoln's election as President, Toombs advocated Secession and, if necessary, Civil War. He... Read More
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ELEVEN ISSUES FROM VOLUME 1 OF THE FIVE CENT WIDE AWAKE LIBRARY, 1878-1884
by Tousey, Frank
New York: Frank Tousey, Publisher, 1884. 8-1/4" x 11-1/2". Most are 32pp, two with 16pp [as issued], one with 64pp [as issued]. Caption titles. Each title page has a large engraved illustration of the featured story, some illustrations within text. Despite the poor quality of the paper, each issue is complete and tells the story advertised on the first page. Light to moderate wear with some chipping, some with staples or stitching in left margin, occasional edge reinforcements, some... Read More
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