‎Collectibles‎

‎Raymond TEMPLIER - Laure ALBIN-GUILLOT‎

‎Catalogue de la maison Paul Templier & fils • Maison Raymond Templier & Fils Catalogue‎

‎Paris: Paul Templier & fils 1930. Fine. Paul Templier & fils Paris s. d. circa 1930 18.50 x 24.50 cm en feuilles Rare first edition of this catalogue presenting jewellery creations by the Maison Templier. Very nice copy. Illustrated catalogue with 3 photographs by Laure Albin-Guillot. Paul Templier & fils unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 65776

‎Raymond, Jay‎

‎STREAMLINED IRONS.‎

‎Streamline Press: 2008. 190 pages profusely illustrated in color by James B. Abbott and Jay Texter. "Here for the first time is an exhaustive survey of clothes irons made during the era of streamlining a design phenomenon of the 1930s and 1940s. Also presented are 30 of the earliest electric irons. These are the rarest many are one-of-a-kind." FINE HARDCOVER FINE DUST JACKET. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall oblong. Streamline Press: Hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 029054 ISBN : 0615256562 9780615256566

‎Raymond-Leopold BRUCKBERGER‎

‎L'histoire de Jésus-Christ‎

‎Paris: Grasset 1965. Fine. Grasset Paris 1965 14 x 22.50 cm broché First edition on ordinary paper. Handsome autograph inscription from the author to Maurice Blanchot. Lower cover soiled final free endpaper spotted. Grasset unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 43566

‎Raynal, Maurice;‎

‎PEINTRES DU XX SIECLE;‎

‎Geneve: Collection Dirigee et Presentee par Albert Skira Book. Very Good. 1947 boxed unbound folio full color card wraps measuring 15.5 x 11.25 inches 39 x 29 cm 38 pages of letterpress illustrated 53 full color tipped-in plates ink sig at top of title page original glassine wraps are torn chippedbox is worn at ed ges and soiled Text in French. A beautiful production. Collection Dirigee et Presentee par Albert Skira, paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : AR 2062

‎RAYNOUARD DORAT - VOLTAIRE - HARLEVILLE‎

‎Recueil de pièces de théâtre : Les templiers 1805.Ensemble Regulus 1765. Ensemble Irene 1779. Ensemble Un jeu de la fortune ou les marionettes 1806. Ensemble Les artistes 1797. Ensemble Précis historique du procès et de la condamnation des Templiers 1805‎

‎Paris: GiguetMichaudSébastien JorryS. n.MartinuChaigneau AînéDebray 1779. Fine. Giguet Michaud Sébastien Jorry S. n. Martinu Chaigneau Aîné Debray Paris 1765-1805 12.50 x 20 cm relié New edition of Raynouard's Templier illustrated with a frontispiece representing the Grand Master of the Templars. The Cornelian grandeur of the play which exalts liberty and virtue earned it Napoleon's support a triumph in theater and bookshop and his entry into the French Academy in 1807 First edition of Dorat's Regulus illustrated with a figure a vignette and a tailpiece by Eisen engraved by Longueil. New edition of Voltaire's Irene same year as the original but the title ornament is different and the author's last play at 84 years old. New edition of Picard's Un jeu de la fortune. First edition of Collin d'Harleville's Artistes containing a signed inscription as well as the author's autograph signature. First edition of Précis historique des Templiers. Contemporary full marbled sheep binding. Smooth spine decorated with 3 tools and roulettes. Red morocco title and volume labels. Rubbing. GiguetMichaudSébastien JorryS. n.MartinuChaigneau AînéDebray unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 26874

‎RB GARDNER et al R B‎

‎1878 - 1891 ARCHIVE OF DOCUMENTS LETTERS RECEIPTS ETC. HANDWRITTEN AND PRINTED RELATING TO THE BRIG 'ANNIE BATCHELDER'‎

‎Cuba/USA 1889. On offer is a very nice archive of 35 documents mostly DS dating from 1878 to 1891 all related to the Brig "Annie Batchelder" consisting of: ALS with fine content dated "Cubia Jan. 8 1889 Capt. H. V. Steelman. Friend Harding up to this time no change in the Leek. i am keeping two men pumping night and Day. i feel in hope it in top Some Where. if it in Bottom it bad." signed R. B. Gardner; a partial undated MD in pencil agreement for construction of a new hull; 7pp. account sheet for goods and services provided for the Brig "Annie Batchelder" by Shoe & Chard in Camden NJ dated 1880 10 1891 payment of wages receipts Philadelphia and New York all with ship vignette; 12 receipts for various services/ companies William E. Harper Chronometer and Watch Maker Philadelphia: for "glass in telescope;" Lamdin & Wheeden Sail Makers Baltimore; an 1886 receipt from Port Warden's N.Y. with early Telephone number; an 1879 DS Henry Delaney Ship Smith Philadelphia etc.; 3 Stevedore receipts; and 7 Watchmen/ Ship-Keepers receipts day and night service. Sizes varying from 7 x 3 to 8-1/2 x 13-1/2 folds some small breaks a few small edge tears/ chips file/ staple holes some creases-- overall G. Very Good. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Manuscript. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 00MV245

‎Rea, John‎

‎Flora : seu de Florum Cultura. Or A Complete Florilege furnished with all requisites belonging to a florist.‎

‎The Sign of the Temple near the Inner Temple Gate: George Marriott 1676. "Second impression corrected with many additions". Tall quarto a title page printed in red and black illustrated with eight engraved plates of parterres a little waterstaining to the lower margins and old neat paper repairs three attractive engraved headpeices to each of the three sections pp 20 232 8 a little age-toniong and occasional light staining throughout without the engraved title page but with the preliminary leaf "The Mind of the Front" which is frequently lacking on the verso of the preliminary leaf is a signature "Henry Bates 1746" and also some earlier neat script practices contemporary full calf a little worn rubbed and cracked but still very firm. Blanche Henrey 326. "The most important Englsh treatise on gardening to be published during the second half of the seventeenth century". Rea or Rhea seems to have been a highly respected gardener and when the first edition was ;published in 1665 stated "Fourty years ar now compleated since first I began to be a planter". Second edition. Full Leather. Good. George Marriott Hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 021155

‎Read, Bernard E (Preface)‎

‎Chinese Foodstuffs And How To Use Them : Tested Recipes For Foreign Dishes Made From Chinese Products‎

‎Shanghai: Kelly And Walsh 1940. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fair. Xvi 146 Pp. Tan Burlap Stamped In Brown. First Edition. Book Is Fine But Dust Jacket Is Quite Worn Edges Worn Through And Panels Detached Half Of Spine Panel Lacking. Scarce Only 5 Institutional Holdings Showing In Worldcat; The Dj Is Quite Scarce. <br/> <br/> Kelly And Walsh hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 044180

‎READ, Opie (1852-1939)‎

‎Typed Note Signed‎

‎This Tennessee humorist and novelist authored such popular sidesplitters as "A Kentucky Colonel" 1890 and "Old Lim Jucklin" 1905. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1939 June 14. Addressed to "My Dear Professor" Albert Johannsen dime novel authority and author of "The House of Beadle and Adams". Fine. Johannsen researching his "penny dreadful" opus had contacted Read for information about one of the most famous dime novelists "Colonel" Prentiss Ingraham 1843-1904 a colorful soldier of fortune who cranked out some 700 dime novels. Writing shortly before his death Read replies ".the countenance of Colonel Ingraham came into memory; but I cannot recall anything regarding him. He has staggered forth from minute recollection. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 24551

‎Reade Brian & Frank Dickinson‎

‎Aubrey Beardsley. Exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum 1966. Catalogue of the original drawings letters manuscripts paintings; and of books posters photographs documents etc.‎

‎Christchurch: printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1966. Tall 12mo unpaginated; fine in original green printed wrappers. Detailed catalogue of 611 items. <br/><br/> printed for Her Majesty's Stationery Office unknown books‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 32820

‎Reading Paper Mills‎

‎Bodleian deckle edge rag content papers‎

‎Reading: Reading Paper Mills n.d. ca. Small 4to 12 leaves of various papers on 7 of which are printed various bookish texts; fine in original blue decorative wrappers. "This sample book shows the range of colors and the appearance of text and designs in color on an unusually attractive paper." Newberry only in OCLC as of 7/17. Reading Paper Mills, n.d. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 51989

‎Reagan John H‎

‎Memoirs with Special Reference to Secession and the Civil War.‎

‎New York: The Neale Publishing Company 1906. First edition of the Civil War era statesman's autobiography. Octavo original cloth decorated with gilt titles and central gilt Confederate emblem illustrated tissue-guarded engraved frontispiece. Edited by Walter Flavius McCaleb. Introduction by George P. Garrison. In near fine condition. Uncommon in this condition. A Democrat from Texas John Henninger Reagan resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives when Texas seceded from the Union and joined the Confederate States of America. He served in the cabinet of Jefferson Davis as Postmaster General and later in the United States Senate and as chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission. The Neale Publishing Company hardcover books‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 116934

‎Reagan Ronald‎

‎Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph.‎

‎Rare official photograph of Ronald Reagan receiving a Life Member Award from the Republican Senatorial Inner Circle. Lengthily inscribed by him to John Heinz Chairman of the Inner Circle photographed here pinning Reagan with the award "Dear John--Can I say that's a purple heart you are pinning on me Will anyway. Thanks & all the best Ron." The recipient John Heinz was an American businessman and politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Heinz served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and in the United States Senate from 1977 until he was killed in a plane crash in Lower Merion Township Pennsylvania in 1991. He served as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee from 1979-1981 and 1985-1987. In fine condition. The photograph measures 8 inches by 10 inches. A nice association. Ronald Wilson Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975. When Reagan left office in 1989 he held an approval rating of 68% matching those of Franklin D. Roosevelt and later Bill Clinton as the highest ratings for departing presidents in the modern era. He was the first president since Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve two full terms after the five prior presidents did not. Evaluations of his presidency among historians and the general public place him among the upper tier of American presidents. unknown books‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 123059

‎Reagan Ronald and George H. W. Bush‎

‎Ronald Reagan and George Bush Inaugural Gift Collection.‎

‎1981. Fine collection of official gifts from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President and George H. W. Bush as Vice President of the United States. The collection includes a sterling silver money clip and pill box embossed with the Reagan Bush inaugural logo and a fountain pen from the inaugural reception of George H. W. Bush bearing Bush's signature in facsimile and housed in the original box bearing the seal of the Vice President of the United States. In near fine condition. After receiving the Republican nomination in the 1980 presidential election Reagan selected one of his opponents in the primaries George H. W. Bush who would succeed him in 1989 to be his running mate. Reagan was 69 years old when he was sworn into office for his first term on January 20 1981. In his inaugural address he addressed the country's economic malaise arguing: "In this present crisis government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." As vice president Bush generally maintained a low profile recognizing the constitutional limits of the office and enjoyed good relationships with the Reagan family and staffers. unknown books‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 117304

‎Reagan Ronald. John F. Kennedy‎

‎Ronald Reagan Signed John F. Kennedy Engraved Portrait.‎

‎1967. Original engraved portrait of President John F. Kennedy signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor of California and 24 State and Lieutenant Governors including: Nelson Rockefeller John B. Connally Tim Babcock Jack Williams Don Samuelson John J. McKeith Walter J. Hickel and others. With a 13-cent "John F. Kennedy" stamp cancelled on the anniversary of JFK's birthday May 29th 1967. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19.5 inches by 16.5 inches. In fine condition. Reagan's campaign in the 1980 presidential election stressed some of his fundamental principles: lower taxes to stimulate the economy less government interference in people's lives states' rights and a strong national defense. In his campaign Reagan quoted John F. Kennedy frequently in an effort to get the American people to accept in particular his tax policies. Kennedy himself took years of convincing from his bi-partisan cabinet that tax cuts would stimulate the economy during his term yet did manage to implement his policy before his death in 1963. unknown books‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 94707

‎Reagan, Ronald‎

‎Original Studio Photograph Of Ronald Reagan Inscribed By His Mother With His Signature Circa 1945‎

‎Los Angeles Circa 1940 / 1945: Ronald Reagan 1945. Original Signed Photograph . No Binding. Fine. 7" x 5. An Attractive Three-Quarter Length Portrait Of A Youthful Reagan Folding His Arms And Smiling Circa 1945. Inscribed To "Juanita" From Ronald But Reportedly Actualy Inscribed For His Housekeeper By Reagan's Mother Who Also Signed Elsewhere In A Similar Facsimile Of His Signature; The Apple Never Falls Far From The Tree Anything To Keep The Public Happy. <br/> <br/> Ronald Reagan unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 052168

‎Reagan, Ronald and John Wayne‎

‎Ronald Reagan and John Wayne Signed Letter Collection.‎

‎California May 20-26 1967. Rare pairing of letters exchanged and signed by President Ronald Reagan as Governor and American actor John Wayne comprised of a typed letter signed by Wayne to Reagan and Regan's handwritten draft of his reply. Three pages 8.5 inches by 11 inches the typed letter from John Wayne to Reagan is signed "Duke" by Wayne expressing frustration that a friend had not been appointed to California's Horse Racing Board in favor of a Democrat's term together while taking aim at California car salesman Holmes Tuttle a member of Reagan's 'Kitchen Cabinet' the letter reads in part "I was under the impression from your last note that Mr. Reafsnyder was going to be appointed to the Horse Racing Board in place of Bob Fluor who was appointed by Brown. Dennis Carpenter now informs me that you mentioned to him that you were being pressured to reappoint Bob Fluor who may I mention again was appointed by Brown. We have all read in the L.A. Times that Tuttle Holmes or Holmes Tuttle or whatever his name is has a heavy influence on your decisions. I also understand that he is making a personal issue of this so I guess I can do the same." with postscript that reads in full "Tell Nancy that if you reappoint all the Brown members to all the Boards Commissions and Committees in the State that it won't affect my love for the both of you. D." In fine condition with mail folds. Three pages on stapled yellow lined paper the handwritten drafted autograph letter is signed "Ron" by Reagan and explains his rationale for leaving Fluor on the board the letter reads in part "You'll never know what this Horse Racing Board has cost me in sleeping pills. First off let me clear up one thing about Holmes Tuttle; he wasn't a crusader on this he was in the middle. Actually I put him in a bracket with Walter Knott which means they are my candidates for greatest citizens in the land . Duke if this was a case of choosing between suggested appointees for an existing vacancy the problem would have been quite different but this was a case of replacing a Board member when there seemed to be no reason for doing so." In near fine condition. Also included is a retained carbon copy of Reagan's final typed letter to Wayne. A fascinating insider's look at Reagan's measured governing style and willingness to reach 'across the aisle' even if it meant frustrating his friends and benefactors. Ronald Wilson Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975. When Reagan left office in 1989 he held an approval rating of 68% matching those of Franklin D. Roosevelt and later Bill Clinton as the highest ratings for departing presidents in the modern era. He was the first president since Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve two full terms after the five prior presidents did not. Evaluations of his presidency among historians and the general public place him among the upper tier of American presidents. hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 145408

‎Reagan, Ronald [Patti Davis]‎

‎Ronald Reagan Inscribed Christmas Card to His Daughter Patti Davis.‎

‎1990. Original Christmas card inscribed by President Ronald Reagan to his daughter Patti Davis. Christmas card from 1990 featuring a festive pinecone on the front. Inscribed by Reagan in black felt tip "Dear Patti Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Love - Mom & Dad." Patti Davis b. 1952 the daughter of U.S. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan is an American author actress and political commentator known for her memoirs and essays reflecting on family life public identity and political legacy. Although raised within a prominent conservative political family Davis became known for expressing independent and sometimes critical views of her father’s administration particularly on issues such as nuclear disarmament. She has written several books—including the memoir The Way I See It 1992 and The Long Goodbye 2004 which recounts her father’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease—and has contributed essays to major publications on politics culture and personal experience. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Reagan's own hand. The piece measures 5 inches by 7 inches. Ronald Wilson Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975. When Reagan left office in 1989 he held an approval rating of 68% matching those of Franklin D. Roosevelt and later Bill Clinton as the highest ratings for departing presidents in the modern era. He was the first president since Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve two full terms after the five prior presidents did not. Evaluations of his presidency among historians and the general public place him among the upper tier of American presidents. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 151330

‎Reagan, Ronald and George H W Bush‎

‎Ronald Reagan and George Bush Inaugural Gift Collection.‎

‎1981. Fine collection of official gifts from the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as President and George H. W. Bush as Vice President of the United States. The collection includes a sterling silver money clip and pill box embossed with the Reagan Bush inaugural logo and a fountain pen from the inaugural reception of George H. W. Bush bearing Bush’s signature in facsimile and housed in the original box bearing the seal of the Vice President of the United States. In near fine condition. After receiving the Republican nomination in the 1980 presidential election Reagan selected one of his opponents in the primaries George H. W. Bush who would succeed him in 1989 to be his running mate. Reagan was 69 years old when he was sworn into office for his first term on January 20 1981. In his inaugural address he addressed the country's economic malaise arguing: "In this present crisis government is not the solution to our problems; government is the problem." As vice president Bush generally maintained a low profile recognizing the constitutional limits of the office and enjoyed good relationships with the Reagan family and staffers. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 117304

‎Reagan, Ronald‎

‎Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed.‎

‎1982. Typed letter signed by Ronald Reagan as president. One page on Reagan's White House letterhead the letter reads: February 3 1982 Dear Sarah and Charlie: Please forgive this belated note to thank you and Ron for the terrific briefcase. It was a great Christmas present and I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Many many thanks for selecting this "piece of the West" for me. We had a wonderful holiday season and hope you did too. Nancy joins me in wishing you all our very best for 1982. Sincerely "Ron" Mr. and Mrs. Charles Foy 450 North Rossmore Los Angeles California 90024." The recipient Charles Foy was an American actor of both the vaudeville stage and film. Son of Eddie Foy Sr. he was one of the famous "The Seven Little Foys." Following his Vaudeville career Foy had film career which spanned 40 years. He acted with Ronald Reagan in the classic film Hells Kitchen 1939. In fine condition. Matted and framed with the original transmittal envelope. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 22 inches. Ronald Wilson Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and became a highly influential voice of modern conservatism. Prior to his presidency he was a Hollywood actor and union leader before serving as the 33rd governor of California from 1967 to 1975. When Reagan left office in 1989 he held an approval rating of 68% matching those of Franklin D. Roosevelt and later Bill Clinton as the highest ratings for departing presidents in the modern era. He was the first president since Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve two full terms after the five prior presidents did not. Evaluations of his presidency among historians and the general public place him among the upper tier of American presidents. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 133078

‎Reagan, Ronald‎

‎Science For Mankind An Address By The Honorable Ronald Reagan Governor Of California Speech At California Institute Of Technology Banquet Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles November 8 1967‎

‎Pasadena: California Institute Of Technology 1967. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. 8 Pp. Tan Card Covers Printed In Black. First Separate Printing Of Reagan's Speech Later Also Printed In The Bulletin Of The California Institute Of Technology Vol 77 No 1. With The Large Format Brochure For The Related Caltech Fund-Raising Effort With A Transmittal Form Letter From Lee Dubridge. A Most Unlikely Subject For The Least Educated Twentieth Century American President Who Had No Direct Involvement In Anything Scientific Beyond High-Tech Military Operations Against Peasants In Small Countries But Even He Found Things To Like About Science. <br/> <br/> California Institute Of Technology paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 033834

‎Real Academia de la Historia (Juan Bautista Munoz)‎

‎Catalogo de la coleccion de Juan Bautista Munoz‎

‎Madrid: Real Academia de la Historia 1954-1956. Three volumes complete. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION of this monumental catalogue of Juan Bautista Munoz' collection of manuscripts relating to Spanish America including the early American West. Munoz 1745-1799 was among the first to recognize the importance of manuscript material relating to the New World. LXIX 507; X 497; CLXIV 235 pp. Thousands of manuscripts described. Only 1000 copies of each volume printed; complete sets are scarce. 4to. Original wraps. Tiny bit of soiling to covers else FINE AND BRIGHT WITH NO DEFECTS. Entirely uncut and unopened. An important source on the colonial history of Latin America. <br/><br/> Madrid: Real Academia de la Historia, 1954-1956 paperback‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 2754

‎REASONER, Harry (1923-91)‎

‎Inscribed Photograph Signed‎

‎This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner. unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 14944

‎Reavis, L U‎

‎Saint Louis : The Future Great City Of The World : With Biographical Sketches Of The Representative Men And Women Of St. Louis And Missouri. Centennial Edition 1776 1876.‎

‎St. Louis Mo: C. R. Barns 1876. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. 833 108 Pp. Brown Cloth Over Thick Boards Beveled Edges Mounted Spine And Front And Rear Cover Panels Elaborately Gilt All Edges Gilt. Brown Cloth Endpapers. Frontispiece Mounted On Front Endpaper Title Page Laminated And Reinserted. No Marks Bright. <br/> <br/> C. R. Barns hardcover‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 053480

‎REBECCA [BESS or BESSIE] P WARNER‎

‎1899 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT GERMAN TRAVEL DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY THE ELDEST CHILD OF WEALTHY PROMINENT WASHINGTON DC BANKERS AND LAND DEVELOPERS NOT ADVERSE TO COMMENTING ON THE 'DRUMMERS AND JEWS' OR THE COARSEST PERSON SHE EVER SAW - PRINCESS MATILDA‎

‎WASHINGTON DC LEIPZIG LEIPSIC. Very Good. 1899. On offer is the original 1899 manuscript diary handwritten by Rebecca P. Warner known by one and all as Bess or Bessie who was 26 at the time. Bess the oldest of 9 children offers the reader a unique view of how a prominent wealthy Washington DC family the lived at the end of the 19th century but even more important is the very intimate interesting view of Germany during one of the country's most fascinating eras of historical development pror to World War I. Bess' father was Brainard Warner Sr. who was a lawyer but made his fortune in banking real estate and land development. His company was responsible for the oversight or building of over 1000 buildings and homes in the Washington DC area. Bess's mother was Mary Jacobs Parker Warner who was descended from Edward Doty a Pilgrim and indentured servant who sailed over on the Mayflower signed the Mayflower Compact and helped to settle Plymouth Colony. This diary describes Bess' trip with her sister Anna and brother Brainard Jr. to Leipzig Germany where Brainard Jr. was the US Consul. Bess does a super job of detailing setting up house in Leipzig and also about their daily lives there. They also did a lot of traveling within Germany and she describes that as well. Research notes that the Warner family endured a lot of sadness. They lost three children at birth or very early in life. They lost their mother Mary Jacobs after the birth of Lucy who then died. They lost their son and brother Southard who committed suicide at age 33 by shooting himself while stationed as a consul in China. Then Brainard Warner Sr died two years after the death of Southard. Here are some snippets and observations from a casual reading: They went to the motette at St Thomas Kirche which was very beautiful. The church was crowded. Students belonging to a club were there. They stayed after the service and thought they might see a German wedding. They have them nearly every Saturday after motette. They got caught in the middle of a religious service. They were sitting right in front of the minister and Bess was afraid they'd get called up to do something In the evening Mrs Young telephoned to ask them over. Brainard had an engagement but Bess and Anne went. They left Leipzig for Chemnitz and went directly to the consulate where they had supper. They went with Mr Monaghan to Schellenburg where his family was summering. "This was a queer little town located on the top of a mountain" There is a beautiful castle and some old walls. Aside from that Bess thought it was an uninteresting place to spend a summer. They left on Monday. They went to a parade in honor of the King of Saxony. About 5000 men were received. They expected to see the King on horseback but he was on foot with other officers. They met Professor Gregory who showed them around some parts of the University. In the afternoon Brainard Anne and Bess called on Mrs Monroe. Brainard went out in the evening with friends. "Today is the Emperor's birthday and all the flags are out. We stood for a long time to watch the Lieut General review the officers. It was a fine sight. what little we could see though the crowd But we were nearly frozen it was so cold" Bess practiced and then went for a lesson with Herr Krause only he wasn't in. She went again at 4 pm. "He was very discouraging and said I had no independence of fingers" Bess thought it would take her several lessons to get the right finger position and that there was no royal road to piano playing. "Hard work is the only road to success in anything". She went home. They had letters from Mamma and Pa. Then they went over to hear the St Thomas Kircke choir practice…such beautiful voices. They had a number of people who stopped by for visits." We actually had a count call on us Graf Laisher who was very bright and interesting. He is studying medicine at the University" He said he couldn't speak English but he was very fluent. He proceeded to show them some of his feats of exercise and they were petrified because of their rented furniture. But everything was whole when he left. In the evening Bess and Anne went to the home of Mrs Morris. They danced but it was more of a lesson for the young grandson. He fancied Bess as a teacher and so they whirled around in a circle for 2 hours. Bess wrote that dancing on the ship over was "nothing compared to my feelings after dancing in the mad German fashion" Bess Anne and Lucy went to the Catholic Church which the royal family attended. "I must say I was thoroughly disappointed in royalty as exhibited here. The king queen and two other members of the family sat in boxes on a level with the gallery of the church and just to the left of the altar. Princess Matilda is one of the coarsest people I have ever seen. She spent most of her time yawning. She must weigh at least 200 lbs. We only stayed while the King and Queen were there." The diary has approximately 141 pages of entries from January 1 1899 to August 2 1899 with some gaps in this 4" x 6 ½" diary. Overall G.; English; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; MAYFLOWER GENDER STUDIES TRAVEL PRE WORLD WAR I BRAINARD WARNER DOTY WOMEN'S STUDIES GERMAN ROYALTY DEUTSCHLAND ANTI SEMITISM GERMANY AUTOGRAPH HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT Gründerzeit Emperor William II antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento Manuscrito HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH DIARY JOURNAL LOG KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS DIARIES JOURNALS LOGS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY . unknown‎

Referenz des Buchhändlers : 0001206