‎Collectibles‎

‎William HAZLITT‎

‎Criticisms on Art and sketches of the Picture Galleries of England. With catalogues of the principal galleries now first collected‎

‎London: C. Templeman 1856. Fine. C. Templeman London 1856 11 x 17.50 cm relié Second edition. Publisher's full green cloth binding smooth spine with gilt title publisher at foot blind-stamped fleuron and frame to boards. C. Templeman hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 33589

‎William Henry Bogart‎

‎1850 Manuscript Letter by New York Journalist and Legislator William Henry Bogart‎

‎New York. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1850. Non-Book. On offer is a letter written and signed by William Henry Bogart 1810-1888. Bogart has dated his letter March 11 1850 from the Senate Chamber. He writes about edits to a document and closes by asking "Shall not the terms of the press add to our mental happiness". BIO NOTES: William Henry Bogart was an American lawyer legislator journalist historian and one of the first trustees of Wells College. In 1840 Mr. Bogart was elected to the New York State Assembly to represent Tompkins County; he served one term. Additionally he was a clerk for the New York State Senate. Mr. Bogart was a correspondent for New York Courier and Enquirer and the New York World newspapers but he was also an historian and author. He was most well known for his book Daniel Boone and the Hunters of Kentucky 1854 which Bogart wrote in an attempt to rescue Daniel Boone from becoming entirely myth and legend. Bogart also wrote poetry and books on more general American history. Wikipedia. 6-3/4 x 4-1/4 inches Autograph letter signed W. H. Bogart. One page 8vo. Was folded with two horizontal and one vertical fold now flat and glued into an autograph book with old glue residue on verso along left side otherwise very good condition. ; Manuscripts; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 1 pages; Signed by Author . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0012355

‎William Henry Traill‎

‎A Queenly Colony - Pen Sketches and Camera Glimpses‎

‎Brisbane QLD Australia 1901. Rebound. 142 pages with b/w illustrations and 2 maps. A look at early Queensland Australia. . Half-Leather. Very Good/No Jacket. Small Folio. Hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 000216

‎William Hughes‎

‎The Treasury of Geography Physical Historical Descriptive and Political‎

‎London: Longmans Green and Co 1878. The Treasury of Geography Physical Historical Descriptive and Political; Containing a Succinct Account of Every Country in the World: Preceded by an Introductory Outline of the History of Geography; A Familiar Inquiry into the Varieties of Race and Language a View of the Relations of Geography to Astronomy and an Essay on Physical Geography.Very informative book 892 pages in overall bright clean condition just some occasional light foxing to top blank edges of pages. Many B/w illustrations incuding 7 maps double page map of Asia is only attached to book by a quarter of its centre fold it has come loose at sometim but no tears or marks.all maps and illustrations present as listed plus very informative text NO dustwrapper outer boards are full leather binding a little rubbed on edges a nd some light marking SEE IMAGES. A pleasing example of this book SEE IMAGES. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST . Reprint. Tooled Full Leather. Good Plus/No Jacket. 6¾x 4¼ Inches. Hardcover. Longmans Green and Co Hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 008819

‎WILLIAM J BUDD‎

‎1915 ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I MANUSCRIPT MANUAL BY A SECOND LIEUTENANT ON THE ART OF BAYONET COMBAT‎

‎ALDERSHOT ENGLAND UK. Good. 1915. On offer is a super manuscript relic of World War I soldiering and combat training being a handwritten Bayonet fighting training book dated Dec `15 Aldershot by William J. Budd 2/Lt 2/5 R. War R. Over 46 pages Mr. Budd details thee art of fighting with a bayonet under all conditions and seems very comprehensive indeed. The book proper is bound in a maroon cloth binding with blind stamp MSS front cover. There is some rubbing to edges spine lightly faded but overall the book is G.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF BAYONET FIGHTING WORLD WAR I WW1 WWI THE WAR TO END ALL WARS COMBAT INFANTRY HAND TO HAND COMBAT ALDERSHOT BRITISH ARMY INSTRUCTIONS SOLDIERING FIGHTING HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES 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 Papel . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0001850

‎WILLIAM JAMES HART‎

‎1933 - 1934 ORIGINAL DEPRESSION ERA MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A FORTHRIGHT HARDWORKING PENNSYLVANIA TEENAGE BOY‎

‎GLYDE PENNSYLVANIA PA. Poor. 1933. On offer is the original Depression Era manuscript diary handwritten by William James Hart a 16 - 17 year old we estimate boy who is one of a family of nine eight who are still at home. Mr. Hart does a super job as he logs entries for almost every day of 1933 and 1934 missing only a handful. Between going to school and his studies William is extremely busy with his family and extensive circle of friends. He makes note and mentions: going to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Luther League Rally Mons City Monesson playing Croquinole digging out skunks and possums picking up girls and going to a beer joint a snowless January buying a rabbit dog skinning sheep and cows shooting pool lectures on spiritual matters attending J.O.U.A.M. meetings Junior Order United American Mechanics Elsie Rasel funeral picking 33 quarts of cherries with a friend and selling them and making $400 in town . William is a great diarist rarely failing to mention his visitors and contacts by name. Just to name a few: Karl Kinder Clark Mitchell Karl Mitchell Jimmy Bayne Gerty Hewitt Mary Moffit Noreen Fowler Dock Mawl Bill More Steve Berry Dr. Dodd Betty Elliott Wylie Shipe Clarence Fowler Roy Knestrick and he travels to nearby Glyde Josephine Waynesberg and surrounding area of Washington County Pennsylvania. Historians and collectors of the Depression Era will note that even a youngster like William is interest when he notes at the end of February in the 'Memo' section that Roosevelt is taking his seat in Washington DC and that the banks were closed on his orders. The five year diary is in terrible shape being broken and in pieces but complete and legible. Overall Poor. ; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; RURAL LIFE FARMING DIRTY THIRTIES DEPRESSION ERA GENDER STUDIES DEPRESSION PRE WORLD WAR II 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 AMERICANA Als 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 Papel . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0001282

‎William Johnston Hogan‎

‎Huntington Silversmiths 1763-1885‎

‎Durham N.C.: Sir Walter Press 1977. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st. ed. Limited. Numbered #547 and signed by author on limitation page. Clean tight and square sharp cornered. Dust Jacket Condtion is Fine; no fading soiling or tears or nicks. Price intact. 136pp. Covered with a removable mylar dust jacket. Quite attractive. <br/> <br/> Sir Walter Press hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 002316

‎William KLEIN‎

‎Hugo Erfurth Preis - Internationaler fotopreis der Stadt Leverkusen und der Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen • Hugo Erfurth Prize – International photography prize awarded by the City of Leverkusen and Agfa Gevaert-Ag Leverkusen‎

‎Leverkusen: Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen 1993. Fine. Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen Leverkusen 1993 21 x 27 cm broché First edition of the exhibition catalog for the retrospective of photographic works by William Klein Jörg Krichbaum and Anton Corbijn at the Morsbroich Museum in Leverkusen. Richly illustrated. Complete with dust jacket which has a scratch to the lower left corner of the front panel. Autograph inscription signed by William Klein to Thierry Marlat on the dust jacket with William Klein having crossed out the surnames of the two other photographers participating in the exhibition. Museum Morsbroich Leverkusen unknown‎

Référence libraire : 82181

‎WILLIAM L SANDER‎

‎1931 ORIGINAL BITTERSWEET MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A CELEBRATED BUT ILL FATED ROCHESTER NEW YORK POLICE OFFICER WHO WORKS HARD HAS A CHERISHED LIFE BUT SADLY DOESN'T MAKE IT THROUGH THE YEAR‎

‎Rochester New York. Good. 1931. On offer is an interesting diary detailing the last year in the life of a 1931 Rochester NY police officer. What makes this especially interesting is that mid-way through the year as his health fails his wife takes over keeping the daily journal. The diary is a hardbound book 6 1/2 inches by 4 3/4 inches with about 210 pages. There are 180 pages of diary entries and they are 100% complete. The binding is loose but otherwise the book is in good shape. The handwriting is quite legible. The author of the diary is 'Will' a police officer in Rochester NY. His wife is always referred to as 'H' but there is an entry where she is identified as 'Harriet'. The diary chronicles the last year of Will's life. That he is ill is made clear from almost the first page. Each daily entry has a note about the weather and a reference to how he is feeling. Over the months the reader can see a slow but steady decline. Included in the entries are many references to friends. There are also references to local events in the city. There are frequent tidbits of domestic life. These entries can give a sense of the diary: "Cold and getting warmer. I did not feel as well all day but H cured her Glick and Goldman gave us a call After supper harry and Celia were up left at 10:30 PM Quiet Cold 12 above Had a bad night" Jan 24 "Cloudy 36 above No change in temp. I don't feel any to good. Renaud and Wilson were up brought Bananas and loco nuts had a poor night. Feel weak. Sick spells" Feb 21 ". H Dink and H Sander called 11 to 12:45 am After dinner Dink came back with a new Patent 5 Gal can of Beer. The Harry Goldman came instead of Glic. We had a little party. Had a bad night. My water bothering me. Hay 9:30 PM" Mar 14. There are many margin notes recording doctor visits. On April 2nd he comments about his friend: Glick had another stroke. His entry for May 1 ends with the simple statement I retired at 9:30 PM . There are references to the wider community: "Thousands of men out of work and nothing in sight" Feb 12 " . Lots of sickness about" Feb 13 "Eastman Kodak Explosion . 5 killed" Sept 11. On Feb 17 he celebrated his 34th anniversary on the Police Force: ". Renaud and Wilson called. They brought a boquet of flowers ordered by Harriet for me on my 34 th anniversary of the Police Dept & Deputy Chief H T Copenhagen sent me a beautiful basket of flowers". In June the entries change as Harriet begins to take over writing them. It is clear that his health is failing. Most daily entries have a comment about how he is feeling and they range normally from fair to poor. "Will very sick. Cecilia came at 9 PM Elmer called for her at 9:30. Called for priest in morning" Oct 23. As the days slowly spin into November he is getting weaker by the day. In one margin note she comments that 124 times Doc called in 1931. Finally this entry: My Dear sweetheart died at 10:50 PM Nov 13 He was 9 days shy of his 61st birthday. Harriet was 50. Beginning Nov 14th each day from then on was numbered - counting now the days since he had passed away. Only on Christmas Day does she refer to children: ". Thank God for the kiddies . 6 weeks Billy is dead" Dec 25. The diary ends with this poignant note: "This was an aweful year for me - losing my best pal" Dec 31. This diary is a very good look into the life of an ordinary working man as he deals with his declining health. I also gives a very good look at the web of friendships and how they sustain and support him and his wife. It is an excellent reference work for a social historian or a researcher into early 20th century Rochester NY or the Rochester Police Dept.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF 20TH CENTURY 1930S GREAT DEPRESSION POLICING UPSTATE NEW YORK DECORATED OFFICERS PATROLMEN BICYCLE COPS BEAT COPS STREET COPS PEACE OFFICERS ROCHESTER NY ROCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICEMEN URBAN HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROCHESTER DIARY WILLIAM L. SANDER HARRIET REISIG SANDER DIARY AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL 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 PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0008035

‎WILLIAM LECH AND SONS‎

‎1910 - 1911 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LEDGER BOOK OF A PRE CONFEDERATION 146 YEAR OLD FAMILY BUSINESS IN PETERBOROUGH ONTARIO DETAILING A CLASSIC CANADIAN AND FOUNDATIONAL BUSINESS‎

‎PETERBOROUGH ONTARIO. Good. 1910. On offer is an excellent ledger book from the early 1900's of century old Canadian firm. Measuring approximately 12 inches by 7.5 inches it contains 100 pages and is 100% complete. The hard cover and pages within are all in very good condition and the handwriting is quite legible. William Lech and Sons was a furrier business that operated in Peterborough ON for 146 years. The business was established in 1861 by William Lech an immigrant from Prussia and son of a Prussian soldier. The Lech family came from Bremen in the Kingdom of Prussia. William Lech's father was a Prussian soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. After France's defeat of Prussia he served in Napoleon's Prussian contingent and was present for the Retreat from Moscow and the Battle of Waterloo and the Siege of Paris. Lech left Bremen in 1854 and emigrated to New York City. After sending for his wife they made their way to Montreal. A furrier by training he worked in Montreal for some six years. He left Montreal and came to Peterborough where he opened his own furrier business - William Lech and Sons. The business was very successful. They operated from the same address for their entire existence and the building was purpose-built for the fur trade including the processing of pelts into manufactured goods for both wholesale and retail trade. They had an attractive retail store in front and processing refrigeration facilities in back and apartments upstairs in their 3-story building. Their business was a local landmark in downtown Peterborough for well over a century. The ledger book covers the period June 2nd 1910 to May 4th 1911. It served as an account book aide memoire and record book. Its entries list many of the residents of Peterborough noting the amounts they paid on their accounts. Many of those names could be recognized from businesses operating today while others are of long-standing families of the community. As an aide memoire he notes phone calls to be made shipments sent and received and duties paid. He record expenses large and small and the record book contains details of local furs being purchased and paid for: "$ 1.25 Miss M. Crossley $45.00 F.H. Gardener $ 2.00 Minnie Coughlan $ 2.00 Mrs. Catherine O'Leary" Dec 3 1910; "63 Fox $358.75 9 fisher $83.25 2 fox $2.75 4 coon racoons $8.25 5 sk skunk $5.00 6 martin $36.00 18 weasel $1.90" Nov 18 1911 Business wasn't just confined to Peterborough. He did business throughout the area as far away as Toronto and Montreal as well as having business connections into the United States and Europe. "New England Supplier "All Saints" - $25.00" Jan 18 1911; "Germany Bal. Duty Ck $25.00 / Cash $0.20 . " Apr 6 1911. He did business with expensive fashion retailers and other prominent organizations: "Holt Ren Renfrew - $20.00 Holt Renfrew Co. $7.89 $0.55 = $8.44" Dec 31 1910; "Sick Children's Hospital - $1.00" Dec 15 1910. This is an excellent snapshop into the day-to-day operations of a very successful Canadian family business at the turn of the 20th century. For a historian it offers a detailed picture of the income and expenses and expense items involved with the firms operations as well as its scope of operations. For a genealogist it is an excellent record of families living in and around the Peterborough area at this time.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CANADA; ONTARIO; EARLY 20TH CENTURY; 1910s; WILLIAM LECH AND SONS; LECH FURRIERS; PETERBOROUGH ON; PRUSSIA; SICK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL; HOLT RENFREW; CANADIAN BUSINESSES OF THE 19TH AND THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; PRUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA; FURRIER BUSINESSES IN ONTARIO; FUR TRADE IN ONTARIO; PETERBOROUGH BUSINESSES IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; FURRIER BUSINESS OPERATIONS; PETERBOROUGH GENEALOGY; ONTARIO ECONOMY IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; CANADIANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL 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 PAPEL . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0008139

‎WILLIAM LINES [HAVRAH] HUBBARD‎

‎1932 ORIGINAL ARCHIVE OF MANUSCRIPT DIARY AND PHOTO JOURNAL OF THE WORLD'S FOREMOST AUTHORITY AT THE TIME ON OPERA WITH THE WORLD'S FOREMOST AUTHORITY ON PHYSICS ALBERT EINSTEIN HIS SHIPMATE FROM LOS ANGELES TO GERMANY‎

‎ASEA ABOARD THE MS SAN FRANCISCO. Good. 1932. On offer is a sensational archive of two 2 manuscript items historical on a number of levels: the first item is the personal travel diary handwritten by William Lines Havrah Hubbard noted expert lecturer and author on the world Opera. Very well filled nearly every inch of space is densely covered with his small legible cursive handwriting. Hubbard was the music critic for the Chicago Tribune and author of a definitive 11 volume work on the history of opera which was published in 1908. Accompanying Hubbard and his family was his companion Julia A. Read whose personal diary of this extended voyage we list separately. The second item is a notebook that Hubbard used as a photo album with many detailed descriptions and entries adding tremendous depth to the album. These two items of Hubbard's personal history were created from February 1932 through January 1934. Historians and collectors of Opera and related artistic disciplines will find a treasure trove as Hubbard proves to be a superb diarist. The travel journal 190pp makes for fascinating reading given the scope of these diaries of almost two full years of travel and visits and experiencing the high artistic life only one so prominent as Hubbard could access with the added luck of Hubbard having Albert Einstein for many weeks as his ship board neighbor. The reader learns that on March 2 1932 Hubbard was aboard the M.S. San Francisco and in Los Angeles he found himself in the cabin next to Albert Einstein and his first wife Elsa who at the height of his career and world fame set off on a vacation to their German homeland. Einstein often traveled by this means as it was very relaxing and it reminded him of his love for sailing. The author notes his encounters with Albert and Elsa Einstein. "Monday Mar 12 was Prof. Einstein's birthday their table was decorated with 3 vases of Easter and Tiger lilies which the Capt had ordered from La Libertad with a birthday card and many cards & letters. Mrs. came in first then the Prof we gave hand clapping in welcome and they were like two happy children. Sunday April 3 Prof E reading Philosophies and enthusiastic over it. Had chat at table with Dr. about music etc. Tuesday April 5 Had stroll with Prof. E & discussions of economic conditions. Believes employment is the solution to the problem. Sunday 10 Watched Election returns until 11:30 Conrads sympathizes with Hitler" and much much more. Further entries on a number of topics and Hubbard's personal observations his noting the opinions of his c0-travelers including the politics of the day conditions in Depression era pre-Nazi early Hitler Germany and researchers and collectors of Einstein will appreciate that this was a critical junction in the great man's life. To quote one online source: "1932 - While at age 53 Einstein is at the height of his fame. However he begins to feel the heat of Nazi Germany because he is identified as a Jew. This is part of the reasoned that Albert wrote the letter to President Roosevelt in 1939. He was concerned that Nazi Germany would have a sole power of destruction." Also: "He went so far as to authorize the establishment of the Einstein War Resisters' International Fund in order to bring massive public pressure to bear on the World Disarmament Conference scheduled to meet in Geneva in February 1932. When these talks foundered Einstein felt that his years of supporting world peace and human understanding had accomplished nothing. Bitterly disappointed he visited Geneva to focus world attention on the "farce" of the disarmament conference. In a rare moment of fury Einstein stated to a journalist." Hubbard's journal provides interesting insight into the personal side of the great Scientist as well as the conditions existing in Germany at that time. One online biography notes: William Lines Hubbard 1867-1951 worked off and on from 1891 to 1907 as music critic and editor of the Chicago Tribune -he was also dramatic editor 1902-7-while teaching singing and living in Europe from 1893 to 1898.50 W. Dermot Darby 1885-1947 Farwell's coeditor was a native of Ireland. Trained in England and New York Darby served as secretary of the Modern Music Society in New York in 1916 and helped to edit The Art of Music 1914-17.As to condition the diary is battered and bruised on the spine and cover but the insides are better and overall Good. Item Two Hubbard's collection of personal photographs over 100 has some loose pages and some photos unglued and/or removed but overall fair.; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HUBBARD OPERA OPERATIC ALBERT EINSTEIN ELSA EINSTEIN HAVRAH DEPRESSION PRE HITLER GERMANY PRE NAZI ERA GERMANY MOTOR SAILING YACHT MS SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL NAVAL MERCANTILE SHIPPING MARINE 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 AMERICANA PHOTO ALBUM PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES JOURNAL LOG PRIMARY SOURCE FIRST HAND ACCOUNT SOCIAL HISTORY PERSONAL STORIES LIVING HISTORY 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 PAPEL HANDSKRIFT AUTOGRAFER EGENHÄNDIGT HANDSKRIVET HANDSKRIVEN MANUSKRIPT BREV SIGNERAD SIGNERAT SIGNATUR NAMNTECKNING AUTOGRAF HANDSKRIFTER . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0001342

‎WILLIAM MAXWELL BLACKBURN‎

‎1893 Detailed Manuscript Letter from Historian William M. Blackburn President of Pierre University‎

‎South Dakota. Good with no dust jacket. 1893. Non-Book. On offer is an interesting letter written by the internationally-recognized American historian William Maxwell Blackburn 1828-1898. Blackburn served as president of Pierre University from 1885 to 1898. He was an ecclesiastical historian internationally known through his authorship of numerous books and articles. He wrote on various topics of local and national interest such as the philosophy of education geology and South Dakota history. Blackburn published more than 30 books on topics ranging from young adult fiction to religious histories. He also was a founding member of the South Dakota Historical Society. SEE BIO NOTES AFTER LISTING FOR INFO ON THE UNIVERSITY. Blackburn wrote this letter to Prof Hitchcock apparently a friend and confidant. In his letter Blackburn writes for 3-and-a-half pages commenting on many events both local and national in scope. One reference is to labour problems at the Pullman Company that were the dominant railway coach manufacturer in the United States. The following year Pullman would be engaged in a bitter national strike that paralyzed U. S. Rail transport and was a turning point in American labour relations. An excerpt: “. Since the ‘brake up’ at Pullman – an event so common to state institutions especially in new states that I was not overwhelmed with astonishment tho most very sorry that you felt it best to resign…” p1. The letter also references and important event in the state and city history – notably an effort to have the state capital moved from Pierre to Huron. In the end Pierre prevailed: “Just now we are somewhat concerned over a House bill to submit to the People a Change in the Constitution so as to give the Capital to Huron…” p2. He makes passing reference as well to the political divisions in the electorate of the time specifically mentioning the Populist Party which played a large role in 1892 elections as a significant left-wing force in American politics: “The Legislature has few “populists” in it but about 30-40 farmers so-called” p4. He touches on many other topics throughout. For a historian this letter is a direct connection to a widespread significant economic upheaval in America showing how it can touch even small communities far away from the major centres of economic and political power. On a more local level it is a direct link to an aspect of local history in the Sate of South Dakota. ABOUT PIERRE UNIVERSITY: The Presbyterian Church opened Pierre University in 1883 and built a wood-frame building called Pioneer Hall that year. In a bid for the university the city of Pierre South Dakota offered twenty acres of land and $13000 for the construction of the educational institution Religious and educational institutions were looked to as a ‘civilizing’ influence over the ‘rough’ Western town. Pierre University’s focus was on training ministers and teachers and it awarded the first higher education degree in Dakota Territory in May 1887. The depression of the 1890s hit the area hard and the college was merged with Scotland Academy and relocated to Huron in 1898 where it became Huron College. Passing through several private hands and operating under various names the ‘university’ continued until 2005 when it finally closed. The University was never large and in his letter Blackburn notes that they have 33 ‘class’ students and 35-40 ‘specials’ – possibly part-time students. The letter is a two-page double-sided document that measures approximately 10.5 inches by 8.0 inches. It is about 2/3 complete. The paper is in good condition. There is an approximately 1.5 inch tear along one fold. The handwriting is clear and legible. ; Manuscripts; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 3 pages; Signed by Author . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0012237

‎William MARSDEN‎

‎Histoire de Sumatra‎

‎A Paris: Chez Buisson 1788. Fine. Chez Buisson A Paris 1788 12.50 x 21 cm 2 volumes reliés First French edition translated by Parraud. One large folding map and one plate of Rejang Batta and Lampoon alphabets. Contemporary full brown speckled sheep binding. Inversion of leaves between p. 354 and 357 also between p. 359 and 361. Smooth spine decorated with 3 stamps and various fillets. Fillets at tail and gilt rules. Brown calf title-label. Joints of volume 1 cracked at head for 1 cm same for volume 2 at tail. Traces of rubbing particularly at joints. 3 corners cut. Tailcap of volume 2 worn. Scattered foxing. This is indisputably the best and most complete work on the subject the literature of which was then rather poor. Only two other books on Sumatra from the same period can be distinguished which are much less rich in detail. Among all the productions of the island pepper grows in abundance Marsden carefully describes the different species and the manner of cultivating them. Besides the description of Sumatra provides important information on Celebes Philippines Japan Indonesia. William Marsden spent eight years on the island of Sumatra as an administrator having followed his brother who was employed by the East India Company. Chez Buisson unknown‎

Référence libraire : 87735

‎William Makepeace THACKERAY‎

‎The history of Pendennis. His fortunes and misfortunes his friends and his greatest enemy‎

‎London: Bradbury and Evans 1849. Fine. Bradbury and Evans London 1849 - 1850 14.50 x 21.50 cm 2 volumes reliés First edition abundantly illustrated with 2 engraved titles with vignettes and very numerous in-text vignettes by the author as well as 46 plates by Richard Doyle. Contemporary English binding in half green calf with corners. Spine with false raised bands richly decorated. Brown shagreen title and volume labels. Rubbing to headcaps joints and corners. Brown dampstain to engraved titles in margin and to the first 3 plates the dampstain becoming pale on all plates more or less pronounced sometimes minimal sometimes present. The tribulations of a young English gentleman seeking his place in society and in life the novel is a satire of human nature and Victorian aristocratic society. Publication extended over 2 years due to the author's illness who dedicated the second volume to his doctor. Thackeray is one of the most important authors of the 19th-century English literature along with Dickens of the following generation. Bradbury and Evans hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 66375

‎William Makepeace THACKERAY‎

‎The virginians - A tale of the last century‎

‎London: Bradbury & Evans 1858. Fine. Bradbury & Evans London 1858-1859 13.50 x 22 cm 2 volumes reliés First edition with all the features of the first printing: ""actresses"" line 33 of page 207 of the first volume chapters 47 and 48 erroneously printed as 48 and 49 in the first volume. Full grey paper boards smooth spines decorated with blind fillets and slightly discolored marbled endpapers and pastedowns speckled edges. Work illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray each volume with a frontispiece a title vignette 22 plates hors-texte as well as numerous in-text drawings. Occasional foxing for each of the 48 plates hors-texte a placement indication in relation to the text was probably made by the binder so as not to mistake the order of the engravings. Handsome copy. Bradbury & Evans hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 85602

‎William MAKINTOSH - John CAPPER‎

‎Voyages en Europe en Asie et en Afrique contenant la description des moeurs coutumes loix productions manufactures de ces contrées l'état actuel des possessions anglaises dans l'Inde; commencés en 1777 finis en 1781. suivis des Voyages du Colonel Capper dans les Indes au travers de l'Égypte du grand désert par Suez par Bassora en 1779‎

‎à Paris: Chez Regnault 1788. Fine. Chez Regnault à Paris 1788 12 x 20 cm relié Second edition after the first published in 1786 by the same publisher. It is illustrated with 3 folding maps on heavy paper one of Europe a second of central Asia a third of the North Pole. Contemporary full brown marbled calf bindings. Smooth spines decorated with 4 fleurons. Red morocco title labels and volume labels. Head of volume 1 slightly worn; that of volume 2 largely missing. Tail of volume 2 worn. 6 corners very bumped. One incision to the last compartment of volume 2. Rubbing and surface wear to boards. Some scattered foxing. One tear on a fold to the large map of Asia. Composed of a series of letters Mackintosh's travels aim essentially at describing the situation of Hindustan and the English presence in India. This journey nevertheless passes through Europe description of the Netherlands Antwerp Nantes and Lorient the Cape of Good Hope and Bourbon Island where Mackintosh was held prisoner. Some letters appear to have very diverse subjects but all in fact relate to England's situation and its future in the Indies such as letters concerning the war between the Americans and the English or those concerning the principal English chiefs of the Indies. Interesting appendix On the ants that attack sugar cane. Capper's Journey colonel of the East India Company reveals to us the ancient overland route to the Indies from Egypt. At the end extract from Sparrmann's journey to the Cape of Good Hope. Chez Regnault hardcover‎

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‎William Mitchell‎

‎Gardens of Georgia‎

‎Atlanta Georgia: Peachtree Publishers 1989. First Edition. . Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. Photography By Richard Moore. VG/NF/1st ed. 1st prntng/Signed by Both. Writer William Mitchell and photographer Richard Moore have portrayed the wonders of gardens historic and comtemporary public and private and urban and rural from each of the three regions of Georgia: North Georgia Piedmont Plateau and South Georgia. Whether illustrating overall "gradenscapes" or capturing intimate vignettes and individual blossoms Richard Moore's photgraphs have a depth of color and clarity of detail that immerse the reader into a world of delightful splendor. The text by William Mitchell not only describes the setting as they are today but also spins a rich background of history in the context of the botanical "Eden" observed by the early explorers. Book Condition is Fine; beige cloth over boards with white lettering to spine and front. 214pp. First Edition first printing. Beautiful full color photos on nearly every page. A large index of gardens in the back of book. Clean with a few subtle spot on the half title page. Otherwise tight and square with some very light foxing on the first 3 pages no other markings or soiling. Signed by both the author and photographer on the half title page. Dust Jacket Condition is Near Fine; glossy clean jacket with a couple of small closed nicks at the bottom of the front panel. Covered with a removable mylar jacket. Book showcases the best Georgia has to offer. <br/> <br/> Peachtree Publishers hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 002342 ISBN : 0934601763 9780934601764

‎William MORRIS - Paul CLAUDEL‎

‎Vers et Prose. Tome II. Juin-Juillet-Août 1905‎

‎Paris: Vers et Prose 1905. Fine. Vers et Prose Paris juin-juillet-août 1905 17 x 25.50 cm broché First edition. Substantial issue gathering contributions from: Paul Claudel Francis Vielé-Griffin Maurice Barrès Francis Jammes Paul Adam Albert Mockel Stefan George Stuart Merrill Jean Moréas Saint-Pol-Roux Mécislas Golberg André Salmon Tancrède de Visan Tristan Klingsor Henri Ghéon William Morris Robert de Souza Eugenio de Castro Paul Fort . Spine creased with some small tears and slight lacks traces of pencil annotations on rear cover otherwise a handsome copy with fine interior. Vers et Prose unknown‎

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‎WILLIAM NEKERVIS‎

‎1829 Handwritten Manuscript Letter from Virginia Bank Cashier to a Prominent New York Merchant Regarding Debts of His Bankrupt Former Business Partner‎

‎New York NY Virginia VA. Good with no dust jacket. 1829. On offer is a letter written by a cashier at the Farmers Bank of Virginia to a well-off client regarding the debt consolidation of a former business associate who declared bankruptcy. The letter dated April 10 1829 is written and signed by William Nekervis cashier for the Farmers Bank of Virginia. Nekervis was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania date unknown and prior to becoming a bookkeeper and then cashier in Virginia it is believed that he is the same William Nekervis who was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Society for the Instruction of Indigent Boys which became the Philadelphia Society for the Establishment and Support of Charity Schools. Nekervis died in Virginia in August 1837. In this letter Nekervis writes in his role as cashier of the Farmers Bank of Virginia to Tobias Isaac Tobias 1786-1861 a merchant based in New York City. He writes: “.Since I last wrote to you two of Mr. Judah's notes have been consolidated and reduced to $240. The debt is now $455 in two notes $240 and $215 both due 27/30 April”. We believe that Nekervis is writing about Mr. David Judah 1789-1866. On June 23 1823 Virginia newspapers reported that David Judah Tobias Isaac Tobias and Edward Pollock had become business partners in David Judah & Company a Virginia-based dry goods company. Less than five years later New York newspapers reported that on February 4 1828 T. I. Tobias & Co. Of New York legally separated from Virginia’s David Judah & Co by "mutual consent". It is clear that following the dissolution of his company Judah was in financial distress. In March of 1829 Judah sold off all of his possessions including his home and its contents his four female slaves one of whom was a nine-year-old and over 184 acres of land. The Kaplan Collection which holds some of Tobias' and Judah's correspondence reports that following his financial collapse Judah moved to Maryland. The letter offered here was written only months after a January 1829 letter held in the Kaplan Collection in which Nekervis responded to Tobias' question about Judah’s outstanding debts owed to the bank. This letter adds to the knowledge of 19th century Jewish-American merchants and the burgeoning banking industry that funded their business ventures in the Jeffersonian-era. This letter is one page integral stampless address leaf and measures 8 x 10 inches. Horizontal and vertical folds; light soil; some weakness at folds; large docketing note on address leaf; Good condition overall. ; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 1 pages; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL PERSONAL HISTORY MEMOIR MEMORIAL DIARY JOURNAL DIARIES JOURNALS jüdisch jüdische Torah Tora sefer talmud Judaic Hebraica scarce book signed Judaica ANTIQUE Banking Money Moneylending VIRGINIA NEW YORK COLONIAL JUDAISM AMERICANA BANKING ECONOMY ECONOMICS THEATER THEATRE ; Signed by Author . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 000522

‎William O'Connor Morris‎

‎WELLINGTON SOLDIER AND STATESMAN AND THE REVIVAL OF THE MILITARY POWER OF ENGLAND Prize- Binding‎

‎London: G. P. Putnam's Sons 1904. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. pp. 398 numerous illustrations foldout colour maps of India Spain and Portugal portrait frontispiece plate with tissue guard. Privately bound polished calf prize binding for Malvern Collegel gilt vignette to the front board gilt decoration to the spine and boards some cracking to leather on the front hinge secure. Contents clean and tight marbled endpapers and matching marbled fore-edges all plates clean. A very good attractive copy. G. P. Putnam's Sons Hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 036619

‎WILLIAM PENNINGTON COCKS, RICHARD Q COUCH, JONATHON COUCH‎

‎1838 A CORNISH FAUNA BEING A COMPENDIUM OF THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE COUNTY - INCLUDING IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT MANUSCRIPT ADDITIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY THE NOTED NATURALIST WILLIAM PENNINGTON COCKS‎

‎Good. 1838. On offer is an important and significant unique set of published works on Cornish fauna notable for numerous manuscript additions and drawings by the noted surgeon and naturalist William Pennington Cocks 1791-1878. BOOK SPECIFICS FOLLOW DESCRIPTION. This complete three-volume 1838 set lists the fauna of Cornwall in a systematic way: Parts I and II "Vertebrate crustacean and a portion of the radiate animals" and "The testaceous mollusks" are by Jonathan Couch; part III "The zoophytes and calcareous corallines" is by Richard Couch his son. The first volume contains bats mice the 'whale tribe' including grampus porpoise highfinned blower and dolphin birds reptiles including the viper and red viper fishes including 9 pages of Yarrell's observations on the lancelet crustaceans and radiated animals mostly starfish. The second volume contains molluscs together with an appendix taken from a report on the zoology of Cornwall containing additions to various species not just molluscs. The third volume contains radiated zoophytes orders Hydroida Asteroida Helianthoida molluscan zoophytes Ascidioda and a supplement to the first two volumes adding additional species. There are also 23 lithographic plates at the rear entirely related to species in this volume. Of particular importance to collectors historians and researchers of the topic are the numerous manuscript drawings and annotations contained in the third volume by noted Cornish naturalist William Pennington Cocks. He has annotated in the margins including some underlining in the text of numerous pages in the main text noting specimens found and signing next to each one with his initials. Some are also dated e.g. 1846. Cocks has done his own drawings alongside the lithographic plates in ink presumably illustrating specific specimens that he found on the coast together with Latin names at the bottom of each plate. The illustrations - done either beside the printed material or on the blank facing or rear pages - are actually very impressive and complement the existing lithographs nicely. Further manuscript illustrations have been done by Cocks in the margins of several text pages. Cocks has also written his name at the head of the preface page. Approx. 40 text pages are annotated to some degree and most lithograph pages and several blanks have Cocks' further annotations and/or drawings on them. Historians will know that Cocks donated a small collection to the British Museum in 1849. This included specimens of Balanus tintinnabulum an extremely variable species and this probably explains why Charles Darwin wished to examine the collection. In a letter to curator John Edward Gray in January 1851 Darwin wrote: "I will be here tomorrow morning at 10 oclock & as I have very much to do will you kindly oblige me by having Spengler on Cirripedia which you once showed me ready for me.- Also I want to look at the rest of the sessile Cirripedia in the Collection for praise be to Heaven I have finished Balanus. And Lastly could I see Mr. Cocks' collection" THE BOOK: A Cornish Fauna; being a compendium of the Natural History of the County intended to form a companion to the Collection in the Museum of the Royal Institution of Cornwall 3 volume set by Jonathan and Richard Q. Couch. DETAILS: Truro: Printed for the Royal Institution of Cornwall by L.E. Gillet 1838-1844. First editions. Volumes 1 and 2 in original paper wraps; Volume 3 in original cloth-backed papered boards. vi 84; viii 76; xvii 164pp. Illustrated with 23 lithographic plates many with additional ink drawings and annotations in contemporary hand. 8vo standard sized books. CONDITION: Very Good see table below for details. Volume 1: Sunning and edge-wear to wraps split down edge of rear wrap wrap coming loose but still attached. Signature to front wrap. Small nick to fore edge of some front pages minimal to margin only. Small bumps to page corners. Volume 2: Signature to front wrap. Some sunning and creasing to wraps. Light foxing to bottom of front wrap and a few pages. Volume 3: Ex-library with stickers to spine and bookplate to front endpaper. Sunning and edge-wear to boards and spine. Foxing to boards and endpapers scattered spots elsewhere minimum to a few plates. Some annotations to margins including several ink drawings plus annotations and additional ink drawings nicely done to most plates. Further notes to one laid-in leaf and rear fly leaf. Spine starting between a number of text pages and binding a little fragile but still intact. Overall G. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: CONCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY WILLIAM PENNINGTON COCKS JONATHAN AND RICHARD Q. COUCH CHARLES DARWIN JOHN EDWARD GRAY BRITISH MUSEUM CORNISH FAUNA COUCH CORALLINES CORNWALL 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 HISTORYantiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito papel. . hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 0001527

‎William RIVIER‎

‎L'empirisme dans les sciences exactes‎

‎Bruxelles Brussels: Imprimerie J. Perebooms 1930. Fine. Imprimerie J. Perebooms Bruxelles Brussels 1930 17 x 25.50 cm broché First edition of this lecture given to the Belgian Society of Philosophy on May 11 1929. Autograph inscription from the author on the front cover. Imprimerie J. Perebooms unknown‎

Référence libraire : 12014

‎WILLIAM ROBERT KING Jnr and Snr‎

‎1909 - 1921 1949 SUPER GROUP OF ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HAND WRITTEN BY A YOUNG MAN 7 AND ONE BY HIS NOTED FATHER AND FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA‎

‎MISSOURI ; ILLINOIS; TENNESSEE. Good. 1909. On offer is a collection of 8 diaries the earliest is of 1909 7 diaries are for the period from 1916 to 1921 and the last one is of 1949. Diaries of 1909 1921 and 1949 have 60 pages each diaries for 1916 through 1919 are 91 pages each diary of 1920 is 365 pages and the record book is 152 pages. All diaries are in good condition and 100% complete except the record book which is 90% complete. The author of 7 of these diaries was William Robert King Jr. of St. Louis MO. He was the son of William Robert King a Presbyterian minister and founder of Henry Kendall College now the University of Tulsa. King Sr. was married and he and his wife had one child - a son also named William Robert King. A reference in the second diary notes King Sr.'s birthday which coincides with other records. A second reference Sept 1 1919 records his 24th birthday indicating he was born in 1895. This accords with his and his family's history. William Robert King Jr. was a graduate of Monmouth College and post-graduate in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He worked at the university for a while as an instructor of chemistry then as a chemical engineer and was connected with the National Carbide and Chemical Company in Cleveland. The first diary in the collection is written in 1909. It does not appear to have been written by King Jr. The age and experiences of the writer do not match up. The unknown author appears to be teaching in a high school as well as working as a minister: ". Second election for high school . Disqualified election and serious mistake in the counting ." Feb 19 1909. He probably writes about elections of school students for a trip to Washington as guests of Post-Dispatch a major St. Louis newspaper to see inauguration of President Taft that were held in February of that year. "Preached this morning on John 1:46 ." Feb 28 1909. A great many entries referred to him studying but the specifics are not mentioned: ". Studying in A.M. Teachers meeting at College" May 31 1909. This could in fact belong to King's father Rev. William Rober King Sr. For part of his career King served as superintendent of the American Sunday School Union's southwestern office in St. Louis Missouri. The second diary definitely belongs to King Jr. as he has entered his name in the ID page. Written in 1916 he is attending high school in St. Louis. His entries are filled with references to classes assignments and family: "Assigned to make up Physics and French exams in March. English Class: 9 - 10' French Class: 10 - 11' Economics Class: 12 - 1" Feb 5 1916; "History lecture. Took French make-up exam - complete failure suppose it means I quit school as I cannot get credit on anything unless I have French . " Mar 31 1916. In fact he does graduate and attends in Monmouth College in Monmouth Ill. He was involved with his church and often participated in activities there: ". Taught class communion services. Led C.E. consecration services subject: consecration of time Ps 90: 1-17 Illustrated lecture on Philippines ." Apr 2 1916. He mentions a number of landmark buildings in St. Louis including the New Central Theatre and the Jefferson Hotel. He also references the 1916 presidential elections: ". race of Wilson and Hughes doubtful ." Nov 6 1916; " . Election Wilson vs Hughes at 2 A.M. looks like Hughes Republicans carried Ill" Nov 7 1916; "Election still doubtful looks like Wilson" Nov 8 1916 ". election still doubtful . claiming fraud" Nov 9 1916; "Wilson seems elected Hurrah! ." Nov 10 1916. Amongst the many people he references is a girl referred to only as "M". The third diary 1917 continues with his college life. "M" is still very much a part of it. "M" in fact is 'Marjorie' Marjorie Scott who becomes frequently referred to in later years. Eventually they become engaged and married. WWI is indirectly referenced as well: ". company organized in college to drill every night . " Apr 11 1917; ". Situation getting critical quickly . college presidents considering disbanding schools and giving whole time to military training" Apr 14 1917. Throughout the year he keeps track of his classes and comments on assignments and marks. He is in frequent communication with his father and mother. The fourth diary in 1918 sees him still at Monmouth College. He references the sensational Dawson trial in which John Wesley Knight a 35-year-old black man was sentenced to 19 years in Joliet penitentiary for the slaying of William E. Dawson; his wife Charity and their daughter 13-year-old Georgia: "Dawson trial most of A.M. State vs John Knight ." Jan 29 1918; "Down at trial in A.M. ." Jan 31 1918; ". Dawson trial went to jury ." Feb 1 1918; ". jury convicted Knight - 19 years ." Feb 2 1918. Extensive contemporary research suggests that the Dawson murder was the work of a German serial killer named Paul Mueller who travelled the country by rail killing perhaps as many as 100 Americans before returning to Europe where he may have continued his spree. For those killings the authors contend that four innocent people were executed seven were killed by lynch mobs and four - including John Knight-served prison sentences. In August he notes a very special date: ". Red Letter Day. M promised to be my wife" Aug 28 1918. The fifth diary 1919 sees him continue his education at Monmouth. He also becomes a member of Tau Delta Phi and mentions their activities frequently. He notes president Wilson's visit to St. Louis: "President Wilson in city today speaking tour for League of Nations ." Sept 5 1919. The sixth diary 1920 sees him continuing his education at the University of Illinois at Champaign. Most of his entries revolve around university classes activities with friends and family and his relationship with Marjorie. In December he takes a major step: "Marjorie and I married by Dad at 10 A.M in church ." Dec 28 1920. The seventh 1921 continues with his university education and his married life with Marjory. He is working at least part time and Marjory is working full-time: "M is teaching class often girls for Mrs. Camp this summer ." July 10 1921; ". notice of appointment as graduate associate in chemistry from Board of Trustees ." Aug 8 1921; He finishes the year working as an associate at the university in the field of Chemistry. The eighth diary 1949 is part of the collection but was not authored by William Robert King. Records suggest that King died in 1939 at the age of 44. It might have been authored by William Robert King Sr. who after retirement and until his death in 1951 lived on his farm Church Hill near Kingsport. There are references to Kingsport TN where both King Sr. & King Jr. are buried: "Good day in old Kingsport …" Dec 18 1949. A number of references are agricultural: "Repairing barn." Feb 2 1949; "Sell pigs." Apr 15 1949. There is a fascinating brief reference to international affairs in January: "Pan Asian Conference Chiang Kai Shek decided to give up presidency of China. President Truman …" Jan 28 1949. There is a reference to Washington College in Tennessee where William R. King Sr. received his degree in divinity in 1890: "Board Meeting Washington College 12:15 …" Feb 28 1949. The author ends the year on a somewhat dispirited note: "This has been an eventful year. . Dirty politics financial greed infidelity of men and women & break up of homes aftermath of war ." Dec 31 1949. The last volume is a loose-leaf binder compiled by William Robert King. It is really a collection of lists and data that matter to him. Although undated the 'Christmas Card' lists begin in 1923 and continue annually until 1941. As noted above King passed away in 1939 and it appears that most likely his wife Marjorie maintained this particular list for another two years. She later remarried. Other lists include names and birth dates of many other family members lists of possessions particularly coins and silver plate courses studies in university along with marks and more. It is interesting that his son William Robert King III was educated as an architect at the University of Illinois served in WWII and was present during the D-Day invasion and then later became a Presbyterian minister and missionary. Overall this is a superb collection of daily notes covering an extensive period of time in early 20th century America. For a genealogist it is a veritable goldmine. The last volume alone recounts dozens and dozens of names many associated with Monmouth College. It gives a very clear picture of university education during WWI.; Manuscript; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 20TH CENTURY; PROGRESSIVE ERA; 1900s; 1910s; 1940s; WW1; UNITED STATES; ST. LOUIS; MISSOURI; ILLINOIS; KINGSPORT TN; TENNESSEE; HAWKINGS COUNTY; AMERICAN EDUCATION OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; PRESBYTERIAN MINISTERS IN AMERICA; WILLIAM ROBERT KING JR.; WILLIAM ROBERT KING SR.; MONMOUTH COLLEGE; UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS; TAU DELTA PHI ; DAWSON TRIAL 1918; JOHN WESLEY KNIGHT; SERIAL KILLER PAUL MUELLER; CHIANG KAI SHEK; WOODROW WILSON LEAGUE OF NATIONS; D-DAY; MONMOUTH COLLEGE ALUMNI; EDUCATION IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; COLLEGE LIFE IN 1910s AMERICA; MURDER TRIALS IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; WOODROW WILSON VISITS ST. LOUIS; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL 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 PAPEL . unknown‎

Référence libraire : 0008177

‎William ROBERTSON‎

‎Histoire du règne de l'empereur Charles-Quint‎

‎A Amsterdam et se trouve à Paris: Chez Saillant & Nyon 1771. Fine. Chez Saillant & Nyon A Amsterdam • et se trouve à Paris 1771 9 x 17 cm 6 volumes reliés New edition after the original published in 1769. Contemporary full blonde sheep binding. Raised spine decorated. Red morocco title-label. Head of all 6 volumes worn. Headcaps of volumes III and IV split. Rubbing. Corners very bumped. The Histoire de Charles-Quint is undoubtedly one of the great historical classics of the 18th century whose model would inspire many imitators the author seeking to grasp beyond simple factual history the historical march of a civilization and its singular spirit. A tableau of the progress of society in Europe from the destruction of the Roman empire to the beginning of the sixteenth century. The introduction is a précis of the history of the early Christian centuries. Chez Saillant & Nyon unknown‎

Référence libraire : 43812

‎William ROBERTSON‎

‎L'histoire du regne de l'empereur Charles-Quint‎

‎à Paris: Chez Saillant & Nyon 1771. Fine. Chez Saillant & Nyon à Paris 1771 10 x 17 cm 6 volumes reliés First French edition translated from English by Suard after the first English edition published in 1769. This edition was printed at the same time in quarto format in 2 volumes. Contemporary full marbled sheep binding. Spine with raised bands decorated. Red morocco title label and volume label. Head of volume VI torn off. Loss at head of volume III with joints cracked at head. Tail of volume VI partly worn. Loss at tail of volume II. Lower joint of volume III cracked at head. Overall rubbed. Corners slightly bumped. The History of Charles V is undoubtedly one of the great historical classics of the 18th century whose model would inspire many imitators the author seeking to grasp beyond simple factual history the historical march of a civilization and its singular spirit. A tableau of the progress of society in Europe from the destruction of the Roman empire to the beginning of the sixteenth century. The introduction is a précis of the history of the early Christian centuries. Chez Saillant & Nyon hardcover‎

Référence libraire : 58175