Limited edition. One of 300 copies. Original publisher's red wrapper. 5" x 7 1/2." Seventeen pages, complete. One red and white plate of C. C. Brown's portrait included. Colon printed on the inside of the back cover provides information on the pamphlet's printing. Pages and covers are clean and intact. A pristine copy. A reprinted reminiscence of Abraham Lincoln as told by Christopher C. (C. C.) Brown (1834-1904). First published in The Chicago Sunday Times-Herald, August 25, 1895. View More...
Original letter typed in purple ink on beige paper. Includes a signature and inscription written sideways in black ink. Signed, "W. R. Burkhard." Datelined February 28, 1893 in St. Paul, Minnesota. 8 1/4" x 11." One page. Letter is very clean and intact except for a few horizontal and vertical fold lines (perhaps original), age toning, and a few wrinkles. A Very Good copy. In this letter, W. R. Burkhard writes to "Charles W. Pomeroy, Esq." of Great Falls, Montana to let him know he intends to leave for Great Falls soon. Burkhard wants Pomeroy's assistance in pursuing a claim against "... View More...
Benjamin Franklin Butler (b. 1795, d. 1858) was Attorney General of the United States, 1833-38 and Secretary of War, 1836-37) under President Andrew Jackson. His rapid rise to influence earlier included a partnership in the law office of Martin Van Buren in Albany as well as a number of judicial and reelected positions. Later in his career he also received judicial appointments from Presidents Van Buren and James Polk. In this document ("Benjamin F. Butler vs. Anahiah Payne") Butler files a complaint before the New York Supreme Court against Payne to collect not only on a $345 promissory note ... View More...
Original publisher's off-white paper wrappers. An original life insurance policy printed in black, red, and green ink on off-white paper. Green decorative illustrations, including an illustration of the State Capitol on front header, complete. Gilt seal of the State of California Insurance Commission tipped in on front. The policy was registered on November 29, 1917. 12 1/2" x 19 1/2." Six pages, complete. A few horizontal and vertical fold lines, perhaps original. Policy has light age toning, slight wrinkling, and a few bumps along the edges. A Very Good copy. An original life insur... View More...
Collection of three original estate papers relating to the will of Calvin E. Crocker and the guardianship of his wife, Josephine H. Crocker. Each of the papers are contemporary copies of the original documents. Each are fastened by brass brads in the top margin. Circa 1915-1920. Each of the documents measures about 8" x 13." The documents constitute extracts from the will of Calvin E. Crocker, the petition of W. T. Phipps, and the financial account of Phipps. They are five pages, six pages, and two pages, respectively. The last two pages of Phipps's petition are a citation asking anyone... View More...
Original publisher's white paper wrappers with staple binding. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2." Twenty-four pages, complete. Pages and covers are very clean and intact. Binding is tight. Slight bumping at corners of pages and covers. Pages are age-toned. Covers have a few wrinkles and slight rubbing. A Near Fine copy. Fascinating biography by Harvey N. Castleman about Sam Bass (1851-1878), a Texas outlaw, train robber, and gang leader. After multiple attempts at securing a long-term career, Bass began robbing stagecoaches and trains with his gang. However, news of their notoriety spread, and they b... View More...
First edition. Leather. Browning to edges of end papers. Water stain bottom of pages through 301, 497-512, 815-864 and 929-960. Small spotting top outer edge from front end paper-119. In the Preface the author notes: "It is the purpose of thi s book to present those legal principles which lie at the foundation of all Commercial Law", View More...
Signed Deed for Sale of two lots in Olympia, 3 lined pages (8 x 12 1/4 inch). Dated 24 May, 1864 with Notary Public stamp of Richard Lane, W.T. Evidence of being folded into fourths. David J. Chambers (1820-1876) and his wife Elizabeth (1828-1915) agree to sell Lots 3 and 8 of Block 27 in Olympia to William N. White for $30.00. David and Elizabeth Chambers were early pioneers in the Pacific Northwest, having crossed overland in 1845. The manuscript document is also signed by Richard Lane (1816-1877) as notary and by A.W. Moore (1820-1875) as County Recorder. Very good clean copy. View More...
Letter handwritten on beige lined paper in black ink. Datelined May 8, 1880 in Boston, Massachusetts. 7 3/4" x 5." One page. Letter, handwriting, and signature are clean and intact. John M. Clark was Sheriff of Suffolk County in Massachusetts from 1855-1883. In this letter, Clark addresses William S. Baillets (?), Esq. at the Suffolk County Jail to permit Mr. and Mrs. Lane and another woman to visit an individual (also with the last name of Lane) who is in Baillets's custody. View More...
Original publisher's beige wrapper. August 10, 1950. 5 7/8" x 9 1/8." Five pages, complete. Pages are very clean and intact. The pages are slightly bent with minuscule wrinkles. A Fine copy. Court proceedings against James J. Matles (1909-1975), who was interrogated after being subpoenaed by the Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). HUAC was a committee under the House of Representatives formed in 1938 to investigate citizens and organizations thought to have Communist or Fascist ties. These proceedings took place in 1950 at the height of the Red Scare during the Cold War when M... View More...
Original publisher's beige wrapper with staple binding. August 10, 1950. 5 7/8" x 9 1/8." Ten pages, complete. Very slight wrinkling at the edges. Staples are rusted internally. Pages are very clean and intact. A fine copy. Court proceedings against Julius Emspak, who was interrogated after being subpoenaed by the Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). HUAC was a committee under the House of Representatives formed in 1938 to investigate citizens and organizations thought to have Communist or Fascist ties. These proceedings took place in 1950 at the height of the Red Scare during... View More...
Original publisher's beige wrapper with staple binding. August 10, 1950. 5 7/8" x 9 1/8." Eleven pages, complete. Very slight wrinkling at the edges. Staples are rusted internally. Pages are very clean and intact. A fine copy. Court proceedings against Philip Bart, who was interrogated after being subpoenaed by the Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). HUAC was a committee under the House of Representatives formed in 1938 to investigate citizens and organizations thought to have Communist or Fascist ties. These proceedings took place in 1950 at the height of the Red Scare durin... View More...
Autograph deed (8 x 12 1/2 inch) signed by John Covert and his wife Catherine (her mark) and Joshua Covert and his wife Susanah (her mark), dated 7 October 1808 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York. John & Joshua agree to sell to Joseph Covert 68 acres in the town of Ovid (Lot 48) for $540.00. Also signed by Cornelius Humfrey, (Judge - Court of Common Pleas). The document has been repaired with tape across the middle. The second document (7 x 7 3/4 inch folded) is dated January 5, 1811 recording the document with the county clerk, Silus Halsey, who has signed the document. View More...
Original tax assessment roll for Berkley, Bristol County, Massachusetts handwritten in black ink. Dated 1812. 7 1/2" x 11 1/2." One page, complete. The document is very clean and intact. There are horizontal and vertical fold lines on the paper and slight wrinkling. A few small spots on the paper. A Very Good copy. The document lists the tax assessments for the "polls and estates" of three Berkley residents, Ezra Chase, Abial Nichols, and Gilbert Nichols. The assessments come to a total of $78.03. The document continues, saying that the tax warrants will be fulfilled if the payments ... View More...
Original publisher's dark green cloth binding with A bit of scuffing and a former owner's pencil inscription on front endpaper. 6" x 8 3/4." 332 pages, complete. Six additional pages of advertisements in the back for other books by the publisher. Pages and covers are very clean and intact. Pages slightly age-toned. Book has a slight lean (top cover is skewed slightly toward the fore-edge if book is laid flat). Covers have a few stray marks to front and back and slight wear to corners, edges, and front and back outer joints. A Very Good copy. A comprehensive book about agricultural est... View More...
Letter handwritten in black ink on beige paper. Datelined March 31, 1881 in Washington, D.C. 4 1/2" x 7." One page. Letter reads: "Dear Madam, It gives me much pleasure to comply with your request for my autograph by subscribing myself. Your obedient servant, J. C. Bancroft Davis." Davis wrote the woman's name and address (in Chicago) at the bottom of the letter. Letter, handwriting, and signature are very clean and intact. John Chandler Bancroft Davis (1822-1907), commonly known as Bancroft Davis, was an American lawyer, judge, diplomat, and politician. Davis held many political posi... View More...
John William Davis (1873 - 1955) was the Democratic candidate for President in 1924. Born in Virginia, he had previously served in the House of Representatives (1911-13), was U. S. Solicitor General (1913-18), and Ambassador to Great Britain (1918-21). In this one sentence letter, written to Fielding Stillson (newspaper reporter, developer of the Angelino Heights section of Los Angeles and a Davis supporter in the `1924 election) Davis expresses sympathy for the death of Stillson's son William Winter Stillton. Stillson ads a typed note in 1950 to the bottom of the letter. View More...
Original handwritten and printed bond between William Downman, Robert Downman, Lucy Downman, and Richard Mitchell. Fill-in format: printed text is interspersed with handwriting in black ink. Signed in black ink by Thomas [Ball?], William [Honum?], Rawleigh [or Nanleigh?] Downman, William Downman, and Robert [Portues or Porteus?] Downman. Bond on beige paper. September 15, 1770. 6 1/2" x 7 1/2." One page, complete. Small bit of handwriting on the back. Horizontal fold lines. Document is clean and intact overall but very fragile. Splitting along the folds, chipping along the edges, lig... View More...
Grafton, New Hampshire, 1829. 1 sheet, 2 pages, 7 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches. Signed twice by Moses Dow, Registrar of Probate. In this petition to the Judge of Probate of Grafton County, Experience Dye asks for more money ($100) from the estate of her deceased husband, Merrill W. Hoyt. The petition states that although she initially received $50 from the estate and remarried, her second husband left her and her funds are exhausted. Her deceased husband's estate is administered by a guardian for her husband's children. The request is granted. View More...
Original publisher's black paper wrappers backed with black cloth. Staple binding. 5" x 6 3/4." Sixty-five pages, complete. Printed by W. I. Sturdevant of Los Angeles, California. Pages are very clean and intact overall. Pages age toning and foxing with most limited to the edges of the text block. A few pages are dog-eared. Covers are clean and intact overall. Covers have some wrinkling and a chip on the back cover in the corner by the spine measuring 1 1/2" x 1." Gilt lettering on front cover a bit faded. A Good copy. A collection of marriage and divorce laws in California and leg... View More...
