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1848Best.-Nr. 38209Boston: Eastburn's Press 1848. 4 pp. Folded bifolium. Very Good. A scarce Whig 1848 campaign pamphlet prints Taylor's letters assuring wary northerners that this Louisiana planter and slaveowner could be trusted with the Nation's destiny. Taylor says he is "not engaged to lay violent hands indiscriminately upon public officers good or bad who may differ in opinion with me. I am not expected to force Congress by the coercion of the veto to pass laws to suit me or pass none. I would not be a partisan President." He says "I am a Whig but not an ultra Whig." Not in Sabin Eberstadt Decker Miles. OCLC records four locations under several accession numbers as of April 2022. Eastburn's Press unknown
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Best.-Nr. 5149PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1840. ALS. 2pgs. November 18 1840. Cincinnati Ohio. An autograph letter signed J Burnet by Ohio lawyer and politician Jacob Burnet 1770-1853. It is addressed to James Dunlap of Pittsburg. Burnet replies to Dunlaps letter stating his concerns about Pennsylvania politics in light of the recent 1840 Presidential election in which William Henry Harrison defeated Martin Van Buren. Harrison would die only a month into his Presidency. Mentioning a schism at one point Burnet seems to anticipate the national divide that would eventually lead to the American Civil War although this may have referred to economic issues rather than the question of slavery: Dear Sir I have received your letter of the 12th inst and read it with interest. The matter it containsthe view you have taken of the state of parties in Penna are highly interesting and are certainly entitled to serious consideration. The mixture of parties of which you speak as having taken place in the late struggle can not as you observeThere is reason to fear that when the cause whichthe union the fruits of which we have just gathered shall warn so often at the repelling principlewill throw the parts from each other as far as they win before the conflict began unless something can be done to effect such a permanent combination as you refer to. I confess I now have understood the theory of partyas they have existed in and have agitated your state or the principles on which they have been found or by which they areI can however easilyschism may be the result of such an injudicious course on the part of theyou are anxious to prevent. It would give mow me great pleasure to be instrumental in preventing the wit you depict so strikingly were it in my power. I was known unequal to the task because I have no claims to the confidence of the General beyond those of his friends generally not because in addition to this I could not point him to the parties or the persons as to whom he ought to be on his guard. A frank communication from a confidential friend in Penna who understands the whole subject would receive the attention it deserves. An intelligent Pennacan communicate the specific information necessary to show him the danger and the mode of avoiding it. Advice or caution in a care like this to have its proper influence should come from the power of information. Your views on the subject of claims founded on services rendered in the late political contest are precisely those I entertain and express on all occasions and I have reason to believe the General looks on the subject though the same medium and views it in the same light. If our motives have been patriotic our labor has been done for the country and success is our only legitimate reward. If they have been personal they are not praiseworthy and ought not to be rewarded. I am confident that president elect views the matter in that light and that he does not feel personal obligations to any body on account of no part taken in the contest. If this be not so I have very much misunderstood his character. Yours very respectfully J Burnet. The letter is in very good condition with a loss to the back page that does not affect any content. A reminder of the eternal contention and controversy in American political elections. unknown
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Best.-Nr. 20018Printed for the Authoress" University of Oxford. 1852. . A lively Oxford spoof which can be dated precisely from the references to Marsham Gladstone and the coming General Election. In the General Election of July 1852 the Peelite Gladstone defeated the Conservative Marsham who had been put forward by 'the heads Protestants and protectionists'. A reference to German education is a nod towards the first Oxford University Commission whose report published in 1852 recommended that a switch to a more Germanic educational system. For the background see Brock and Curthoys 'History of the University of Oxford' vol. 6 1997. Printed in black on one side of a 31 x 19 cm. piece of wove paper. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. An announcement in the customary Victorian style of mixed typefaces and point sizes with a series of 'advertisements' printed one above the other. At bottom right: 'Printed for the Authoress.' Begins: 'Mrs. Harris' Commemoration Advertiser The Perfect Substitute for Reform. The Abolition of Dons: A single Trial will convince the most incredulous. The Metaphysical Syphonia Or invisible Wrapper warranted Reason proof and weighs nothing. Apply to the Marines. Il n'y a pas de prix fixe.' A number of quips follow including a dig at 'the Proctors' a list of five 'Candidates for vacant Professorships' the last: 'Practical Electioneering . All the Fellows of Ln.' a fake advertisement for a new book titled 'The Freshman's Vade-Mecum'. The next section refers to the recommendation of the Oxford University Commission that the University follow the German mode of education: 'A Professor Not unequal as he trusts to the educational requirements of the 19th Century has a vacancy for One Pupil. He engages that in six months his fond parents shall not know him from a GERMAN STUDENT. N.B. Duelling extra.' Next there is another spoof advertisement for a book this one titled 'Weathercockiana or the Gladstone of the Future.' Then there comes: 'PRIZE ESSAY Open to all Masters of Arts who have not Graduated in Honours; and to be awarded when Dr. Marsham is returned for the University “On the best means of reconciling the Duties of a Head of a House with those of a Member of Parliament.”' A couple more joke announcements end the spoof. Presumably "Mrs Harris" is inspired by the non-appearing character in Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit". From the papers of Rev. Dr Richard Harington Principal of Brasenose College Oxford. No other copy traced either on OCLC WorldCat or on COPAC. Printed for the Authoress" [ University of Oxford. 1852. ] unknown
Best.-Nr. 20194Printed for the Authoress" University of Oxford. 1852. . A lively Oxford spoof which can be dated precisely from the references to Marsham Gladstone and the coming General Election. In the General Election of July 1852 the Peelite Gladstone defeated the Conservative Marsham who had been put forward by 'the heads Protestants and protectionists'. A reference to German education is a nod towards the first Oxford University Commission whose report published in 1852 recommended that a switch to a more Germanic educational system. For the background see Brock and Curthoys 'History of the University of Oxford' vol. 6 1997. Printed in black on one side of a 31 x 19 cm. piece of wove paper. In fair condition lightly aged and worn. An announcement in the customary Victorian style of mixed typefaces and point sizes with a series of 'advertisements' printed one above the other. At bottom right: 'Printed for the Authoress.' Begins: 'Mrs. Harris' Commemoration Advertiser The Perfect Substitute for Reform. The Abolition of Dons: A single Trial will convince the most incredulous. The Metaphysical Syphonia Or invisible Wrapper warranted Reason proof and weighs nothing. Apply to the Marines. Il n'y a pas de prix fixe.' A number of quips follow including a dig at 'the Proctors' a list of five 'Candidates for vacant Professorships' the last: 'Practical Electioneering . All the Fellows of Ln.' a fake advertisement for a new book titled 'The Freshman's Vade-Mecum'. The next section refers to the recommendation of the Oxford University Commission that the University follow the German mode of education: 'A Professor Not unequal as he trusts to the educational requirements of the 19th Century has a vacancy for One Pupil. He engages that in six months his fond parents shall not know him from a GERMAN STUDENT. N.B. Duelling extra.' Next there is another spoof advertisement for a book this one titled 'Weathercockiana or the Gladstone of the Future.' Then there comes: 'PRIZE ESSAY Open to all Masters of Arts who have not Graduated in Honours; and to be awarded when Dr. Marsham is returned for the University “On the best means of reconciling the Duties of a Head of a House with those of a Member of Parliament.”' A couple more joke announcements end the spoof. Presumably "Mrs Harris" is inspired by the non-appearing character in Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit". From the papers of Rev. Dr Richard Harington Principal of Brasenose College Oxford. No other copy traced either on OCLC WorldCat or on COPAC. Printed for the Authoress" [ University of Oxford. 1852. ] unknown
1812Best.-Nr. AQ31536Exeter: Printed by R. Cullum 1812. 152pp. Contemporary gilt-tooled half-calf contrasting black morocco lettering-piece. Lightly rubbed. Very occasional light spotting. The sole edition of a collection of songs squibs and correspondences issued in the 1812 general election campaign in Devon contested between Tory candidates Edmund Pollexfen Bastard 1784-1838 and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland 1787-1871. Uncommon. OCLC and COPAC locate copies at just six locations in the UK BL Devon & Exeter Institution Exeter Manchester Oxford and Plymouth. And only five further elsewhere Chicago Dutch National Library Linkoping Sydney and Waseda. . First edition. 12mo. Printed by R. Cullum unknown
1830Best.-Nr. 004069London; Truro: Baldwin and Craddock; G. Clyma; G; Taylor 1830. Five works bound as one - 1. 'Some Account of the Proceedings at the Election for Truro August 3-6 1830' London 1830 3 4-40pp; 2. 'Supplement to the Account of the Election for Truro; Containing Petitions of the Candidates and Burgesses Complaining of an Undue Return' London 1831 2 3-16pp; 3. 'Second Supplement to the Account of the Elections for Truro; Containing a Report of the Proceedings at the Election on the 3rd of May 1831' Truro G. Clyma 1831 2 3-24pp; 4. 'Farther Account of Election Proceedings in this Borough to their Successful Termination on the 15th of December 1832 Together With a Copy of the Poll Accompanied by a Map of the Renovated and Extended Borough' Truro G. Clyma 1833 2 3-80pp; and 5. 'Address Etc. on Occasion of Mr. W. Tooke's Visit to Truro Sept.-Oct. 1833' London G. Taylor 1833 2 3-16pp. Contemporary half calf and marbled paper over boards later rebacked and recornered with a new label. Ex-library with stamps of Incorporated Law Society to first title head of first page and foot of final page of final pamphlet manuscript contents page bound in at front. Small tear to head of first title lightly browned throughout. Fourth named with a colour folding map as called for. The Truro printer was G.eorge Clyma fl. 1830-1848 see BBTI. Accounts of the attempts to reform the election in Truro including a list of the constituents who voted for William Tooke. For a good overview of the proceedings see Jenkins in Fisher Ed 'The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1820-1832'. First Edition. Hardback. Good. 8vo. Baldwin and Craddock; G. Clyma; G; Taylor hardcover
1860Best.-Nr. 1253Washington City: National Executive Committee 1860. Folded but not bound or opened. Octavo. 8 pages. Very good with some light soil a few short edge tears two old horizontal fold creases and separation along spine fold of first and last leaves. Campaign pamphlet for the candidacy of John C. Breckinridge and John Lane for President and Vice President in 1860. Breckinridge was then Vice President under James Buchanan. These were the nominees of a Southern pro-slavery faction of the Democratic Party. This pamphlet uses quotes from speeches of these gentlemen and their opponents to argue that the election of any of the other three sets of candidates in 1860 would likely result in Civil War. The other tickets were: Stephen Douglas and Hershel V. Johnson Democratic John Bell and Edward Everett Constitutional Union and Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin Republican. [National Executive Committee] unknown
1864Best.-Nr. 351793Philadelphia 1864. 1p. handbill. Woodcut of a Lincoln & Johnson campaign flag. 8-1/2 x 6 inches. Old folds some separations. 1p. handbill. Woodcut of a Lincoln & Johnson campaign flag. 8-1/2 x 6 inches. Scarce campaign handbill from the Election of 1864 with the lyrics to the popular Civil War song Battle Cry of Freedom the patriotic song song written in 1862 by American composer George Frederick Root 1820-1895. unknown
