French Revolutionary Historian Franois Mignet Writes A Letter As Perpetual Secretary Of The French Acadmie Des Sciences Morales Et Politiques
by FRANCOIS MIGNET
FRANOIS MIGNET (1796-1884). Mignet was a French historian who wrote actively in support of the French revolutionaries.ALS. 2pgs. 5 x 8. September 5, 1840. Paris. An autograph letter signed Mignet. It was written in French on letterhead of the Institut de France Acadmie des Sciences Morales et Politiques, a French academic institution for law, politics, philosophy, and finance. Mignet was a member and perpetual secretary (Le Secrtaire perptuel de lAcadmie). The letter is in good condition with a small... Read More
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Author Henry Miller Writes About Foreign Language Publications - I Want Very Much To Be Published In Spanish And Portuguese
by HENRY MILLER
HENRY MILLER (1891-1980). Miller was an American author best known for Tropic of Cancer.ALS. 1pg. 7 x 12. April 11, 1954. Big Sur, California. An autograph letter signed Henry Miller. Miller wrote to an Argentinian publisher about Spanish-language versions of Millers books. Dear Mr. Dickman Thank you for your good letter. Sorry I do not write Spanish. How about French est-ce que vous lisez franais? All my books are now appearing in Japanese. I have a good literary... Read More
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An Oversized Henry Miller Signed Photograph
by HENRY MILLER
PS. Henry Miller was a pioneering writer known for his frank sexuality. His best books include Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, The Colossus of Maroussi and The Air-Conditioned Nightmare. PS. 11" x 14". 2/3/75. No place. An oversized photograph inscribed "For Charles Henry Miller 2/3/75" in red ink. The grainy black and white image shows an older Miller looking into the camera. It is backed to a thick board and is in fine condition
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Harvard Professor and Theological Scholar Begs Favor from Scottish Missionary Organization
by (MISSIONARIES)
ALS. 1pg. 6" x 7 ". July 20, 1818. Kensington [probably Connecticut]. An autograph letter signed "John Blake" as president of the Society for Propagating Christian Knowledge, to Reverend Eliphalet Pearson (1752-1826), a Harvard professor who began the theological seminary at Andover Academy: "The committee in Kensington for travailing Ministerial affairs again hereby testify their grateful acknowledgements to you and to the Society over which you preside for favours recently received, and still solicit your further aid in supporting... Read More
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Nobel Prize Winner Frdric Mistral Writes To The Daughter Of His Fellow Provencal Poet Felix Gras
by FREDERIC MISTRAL
FRDRIC MISTRAL (1830-1914). Mistral was a French writer who often used the Occitan language. He was awarded the 1904 Nobel Prize in Literature. ALS. 3pg. 5 x 8. June 21, 1901. Maiano. An autograph letter signed F. Mistral in the Occitan language. A note at the top indicates this was written to a daughter of Felix Gras just months after Gras died; Felix Gras (1844-1901) was a poet and novelist from Provence. There are... Read More
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A Family Scrapbook Of The Political Career Of Arthur W. Mitchell, The First Black Democrat Elected To Congress
by (CONGRESSMAN ARTHUR MITCHELL)
ARTHUR W. MITCHELL (1883-1968). Mitchell was the first Black Democrat elected to Congress. He served Illinois from 1935 to 1943, and he was the only Black member during that time. Born in Alabama, he attended the Tuskegee Institute, Columbia University and Harvard University. Although Mitchell was a Republican early in life, he switched parties in 1932 with the election of Franklin Roosevelt. In 1934, he defeated the Black Congressman Oscar De Priest. Much... Read More
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Letter And Commission Showing Secretary Of State, And Future President, James Monroe Appointing John Lawrence To The Swedish Delegation During The War Of 1812
by JAMES MONROE
JAMES MONROE (1758-1831). Monroe was the fifth President. JOHN L. LAWRENCE (1785-1849). Lawrence served as Charg d'Affaires at Stockholm in 1814 and 1815, and later was a New York Whig politician. Two pieces related to Lawrences appointment as the Secretary of Legation of the United States to Sweden:a)ALS. 1 pg. 8 x 10. February 2, 1814. Washington. An autograph letter signed Jas. Monroe as Secretary of State. He wrote to Lawrence: Dear Sir The President has to day... Read More
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Famous African-american Journalist Henry Lee Moon Finds Himself At the Historic New York Amsterdam News
by HENRY LEE MOON
Archive. Moon was a famous journalist, writer and NAACP executive. He attended Howard University and got his masters from Ohio State University before becoming the Director of Public Relations at Tuskegee Institute. He briefly worked at New York's The Amsterdam News before becoming the NAACP's director of public relations in 1948. He wrote the classic Balance of Power: The Negro Vote and his writing also appeared in The New York Times, The New Republic, The London Tribune, and The... Read More
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An Autographed Note By A Naval Lieutenant About Spanish Prisoners During The Spanish-American War
by E.K. MOORE
E. K. MOORE. Edward Kirby Moore served as a U. S. Lieutenant Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy of Annapolis. He was a career Navy officer, becoming a midshipman in 1864 and being promoted to lieutenant in 1894. ANS. 1pg. September 13, 1898. Annapolis, Maryland. An autographed note signed E. K. Moore: Dear Sir; Thousands of such letters as yours were received and for reasons best known to those having charge of the Spanish prisoners they were not... Read More
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Marianne Moore Gives PermissionTo Translate Two Of Her Poems
by MARIANNE MOORE
TLS. 1pg. 5 x 3 . December 3, 1963. Brooklyn. A typed letter signed Marianne Moore to Mr. Mayesski: You may translate for TENATY my lines TO A STEAM ROLLER and POETRY. $20 is very much for the magazine to pay. I thank you. The letter has light wear to the upper left corner that affects nothing and is in fine condition. The letter comes with two unsigned postcard photographs of the famed... Read More
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A Peter Moran Signed Cabinet Card
by PETER MORAN
PETER MORAN (1814-1914). Moran was a British-born American artist best known for his paintings of animals, particularly horses.PS. No date. No place. A cabinet card signed Very Truly Yours P Moran on the lower verso. The image was taken by Philadelphias Scheiber & Sons. There is staining on the verso and marks to the borders on the front. RareBookHub.com shows no other Peter Moran signed photographs ever selling.
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A Letter To Jedidiah Morse Discussing The Censure Of A Minister For Not Keeping A Journal Of His Missionary Work
by JEDIDIAH MORSE
JEDIDIAH MORSE (1761-1826). Morse was an American theologian and geographer. He helped establish Andover Theological Seminary in 1808. He was also the father of Samuel F. B. Morse, of telegraph fame.Letter. 3pg. 8 x 10 . 7th August 1818. Durham, NH. A letter addressed to Rev. Jedidiah Morse D.D. and signed by Jonathan Steele. Steele was writing on behalf of a Mr. Burt, a minister in Durham who had been censured by the Massachusetts... Read More
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An Autographed Letter Signed From Levi Morton To John Sherman
by LEVI MORTON
LEVI MORTON (1824-1920). Morton was the 22nd Vice President of the United States under President Benjamin Harrison and the 31st Governor of New York. JOHN SHERMAN (1823-1900). Sherman was the 32nd United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Rutheford Hayes and the 35th United States Secretary of State under President William McKinley. ANS. 1pg. 8 x 10. Date unknown. An autograph letter signed LP Morton to Hon John Sherman. In the letter, Levi Morton writes: Please defer any... Read More
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1915 Motorcycle Archive Demonstrates Effort Necessary To Transport Motorcycle Through Customs
by (MOTORCYCLES)
(MOTORCYCLES). This archive belonged to R.C. Sahlin, who in 1915 purchased a Canadian motorcycle and had it imported into the United States. The archive consists of three documents: A)Document. 4 x 8. November 15, 1915. Toronto. This document is a bank note for the Bank of Hamilton and its Queen & Spadina Branch, Toronto. The bank note provides On demand the sum of $202.50 To R.C. Sahlin Greenwich Conn U.S.A. This was most likely the money used by... Read More
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Mountbatten Writes About His Aunt, Czarina Alexandra, Who Was Executed By The Communists
by LORD MOUNTBATTEN
LOUIS MOUNTBATTEN (1900-1979). Mountbatten was an important British statesman and military officer. He was the last Viceroy of India and an Admiral of the Fleet. He was assassinated by the IRA when they planted a bomb on his boat.TLS. 2pg. 6 x 9. July 10, 1970. Hampshire. A lengthy typed letter signed Mountbatten of Burma on his personal letterhead. He wrote to Craig Schermer of Cleveland: My archivist, Mrs. Travis, has searched our... Read More
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A Signed Paul Muni Photograph From The Film Counter-Attack
by PAUL MUNI
PAUL MUNI (1895-1967). Muni was a famous film and stage actor best remembered for appearing in Scarface.PS. 10 x 8. No date. No place. A black and white movie still photograph signed Paul Muni along his right arm. Muni is shown with actor Ludwig Donath from the 1945 film Counter-Attack. It is in very fine condition.
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Adirondack Murray Writes Home To His Daugher From New York City
by ADIRONDACK MURRAY
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON ADIRONDACK MURRAY (1840-1904). Murray was an author whose writings celebrated the Adirondack Mountains in New York and made them a popular tourist destination. He was also a minister.An archive of three items related to Adirondack Murray:a) ALS. 1pg. January 22, 1896. Grand Hotel, New York City. An autograph letter signed Murray to his daughter, Ruby. My dear Ruby Will you kindly tell Mamma that I arrived here safely and that Mr. Harvey is here and... Read More
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Financial Documents For Two Merchant Ships One Lost In Service Of The Union Cause During The American Civil War
by (CIVIL WAR NAVY)
July 1863-March 1864. A set of six financial documents relating to two ships. The barque Texas and the barque Alamo were owned by Oliver H. Perry, a shipping merchant from Southport, Connecticut. The Texas was lost at sea in late 1862 while serving the Union cause during the American Civil War. Five of the six documents report Perrys earnings on the ships. These are from Connecticut shipping company Wakeman, Dimon & Co., who operated Perrys ships. The sixth letter... Read More
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18th Century Directions From Paris To Netherlands
by (PARIS TO THE NETHERLANDS)
(PARIS TO THE NETHERLANDS). D. 3 pg. c. 1790s-1800s. Paris, France. A list of directions from Paris to Netherlands. The translated French text reads, Indication of the best Routes and Inns from Paris to Brussels. From Paris to Chantilly: Stay at La Poste. From Chantilly to Amiens: Stay at Petit Fresinoix and not at Pollet. From Amiens to Lille: At La Poste on the Square. From Lille to Brussels: At the Prince de Galles & the Htel des Flandres.... Read More
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Union Army Veterinary Surgeon-General Writes A Valentines Day Love Letter To His Wife
by SIEGFRIED NEUMANN
SIEGFRIED NEUMANN. Neumann was appointed Veterinary Surgeon-General of the United States Army during the Civil War.ALS. 1pg. Valentines Day, 1864. Headquarter Cavalry Depot, Department Washington D.C. An autograph letter signed Siegfried Neumann. During the Civil War, Neumann wrote an affectionate Valentines Day message to his wife back home in Newark, New Jersey. My dear Elisabeth Though we should dwell far, far apart and Rivers between us roll I still thou shall swell within my heart And light my inmost... Read More
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Postmaster General Harry New Signs A Photo Of Himself And His Dog
by HARRY S. NEW
HARRY S. NEW (1858-1937). New was a Senator and Postmaster General.PS. 8 x 10. N.d. N.p. A photograph signed Harry S. New as Postmaster General. The black-and-white photo depicts New, wearing a luxurious fur coat, outside in the snow with the blurry image of a black dog next to him. New appears to be tapping a tree for syrup. To Harry Vantine with the best wishes of his friend, the Postmaster General Harry S. New. New seems to... Read More
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Five Newport Men Sell Land In Newports Eastons Point On Washington Street
by (NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND)
DS. 2pg. 8 x 12 . July 30, 1801. Newport. A deed for land in Newports Eastons Point signed by five early landholders, Richard Mitchell, Benjamin Mott, Saml. Thurston, Benjamin Hadwen and Clke Rodman; it is also autographed by Job Thomas and Jonathan Almy as witnesses. The five of them were Proprietors of a Tract of Land situated in Newport aforesaid on the point called Eastons Point, for and in consideration of the Sum of Forty Six... Read More
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British Writer Sir Harold Nicolson Does Not Want His More Serious Books Quoted
by HAROLD NICHOLSON
SIR HAROLD NICOLSON (1886-1968). Nicolson was a British writer and politician.TLS. 1pg. 8 x 10. November 8, 1948. Kensington, London. A typed letter signed Harold Nicolson. Nicolson responds to a Mr. Brockway, who had previously written to request quotations to include in his planned dictionary. Dear Mr. Brockway, I was rather alarmed by your letter of October 19th inviting me to select quotations for your dictionary. I find that my more serious books do not lend themselves to quotation... Read More
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Rare Handwritten John Nicholson Document Concerning War Debts
by JOHN NICHOLSON
ALS. Nicholson was a Revolutionary-era Pennsylvania state official. He partnered with Robert Morris in western land speculation that bankrupted both. He was sent to debtor's prison in 1800 and died there shortly thereafter. ADS. 1pg. 8 " x 8. Jany 21, 1783. Comptr Generals Office Phiada. A very rare autograph document signed "Jno Nicholson": "Capt Joseph Blewer Esqr acknowledges to have recd the sum of four thousand five hundred and eighty five pounds and Six pence of Samuel... Read More
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Letter By Swami Nikhilananda, Leading Hindu Scholar, About Participating In A Television Program
by SWAMI NIKHILANANDA
SWAMI NIKHILANANDA (1895-1973). Nikhilananda was a writer and theorist and leader of the Ramakrishna Order of Hindu mysticism. He was a direct disciple of Sri Sarada Devi, the wife of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a nineteenth-century Hindu mystic. Followers of Ramakrishna established the Ramakrishna Mission, an educational and religious center in India. In 1933, Nikhilananda founded the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center of New York, a branch of Ramakrishna Mission, and remained its head until his death in 1973. Nikhilananda was also considered... Read More
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