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1874ref. BK0084Washington D.C.: Department of State 1874. Partly printed document completed in manuscript 2 pp. 16 ¾ x 10 ½ inches signed by Hamilton Fish as Secretary of State with embossed Department of State seal. Some small tears at folds otherwise near fine; very good plus overall. A Department of State extradition warrant arising from a violent episode aboard the British schooner Annie B and a subsequent dispute over whether the accused should be tried in Great Britain or Maine. Charles Tilton Robbins of Deer Isle boarded the vessel at Portland on May 22 1874 using the name "Dunham of St. Andrews" and taking passage for Saint John. According to the Maine Attorney General's contemporary account while the schooner was seven miles off Monhegan Light Robbins attacked the two men on deck with a revolver and then an iron bar mortally wounding mate Solomon Camp. Robbins escaped in the schooner's boat to Monhegan and then reached Rockland where he was arrested aboard the Deer Isle packet. Camp died at Rockland on May 28.1 Because the attack occurred aboard a British vessel on the high seas Great Britain claimed jurisdiction and requested Robbins's extradition under the tenth article of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. U.S. Commissioner Edward M. Rand found the evidence sufficient to hold him pending action in Washington. In the present document Fish records that British chargé d'affaires Robert Grant Watson had made the required requisition and directs the United States Marshal for Maine or whoever had Robbins in custody "to surrender and deliver him up" to the British representative. The warrant appears to preserve a short-lived federal decision. Because Camp had died in Maine state authorities maintained that Maine itself had jurisdiction over the resulting murder. Robbins and his supporters appealed to Governor Nelson Dingley Jr. who intervened with Washington to prevent the extradition. The federal government subsequently declined to surrender Robbins and ordered him transferred to Maine authorities for trial. He was indicted in Knox County and brought to trial on September 29; after a twelve-day proceeding in which the defense was a general denial and insanity the jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity. Overall an interesting document from a notable nineteenth-century extradition dispute in which a single killing brought British maritime jurisdiction Maine criminal law and federal treaty obligations into direct conflict. 1 "In the County of Knox" Report of the Attorney General of the State of Maine. 1874 Sprague Owen & Nash 1875 5. . Department of State unknown books
1844ref. 34352Kennebunkport Maine 1844. Folio broadsheet 11" x 16" printed in four columns recto and verso. Light scattered foxing old folds else Very Good. On July 4 1844 Maine's Democratic Party Convention was held in Alfred. Joshua Herrick a farmer was Maine's Democratic Congressman for its First Congressional District during the 1843-1845 Session. He sought renomination. But he was challenged by Judge William Alen Hayes. Hayes's campaign manager was future Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford whose manipulations aroused deep resentment over lawyers' control of the democratic process. This broadside reflects those class divisions emerging within the Democratic Party. Hayes who "is without doubt the richest man in the District-- has all the monied institutions at his control or in his interest-- all the aristocracy a queer idea in a dem. party but nevertheless true all or nearly all the Lawyers. Now what has Col. Herrick to go against this tremendous influence He is what we call self-made. has comparatively but little property but he has the confidence of the yeomanry of the District." Despite this appeal Herrick abandoned his effort to secure the Party's renomination and withdrew his name from consideration. He ran without the nomination and lost. Not located on OCLC or the online site of AAS. Not in Williamson American Imprints or Sabin. unknown
1844ref. 34352Kennebunkport Maine 1844. Folio broadsheet 11" x 16" printed in four columns recto and verso. Light scattered foxing old folds else Very Good. On July 4 1844 Maine's Democratic Party Convention was held in Alfred. Joshua Herrick a farmer was Maine's Democratic Congressman for its First Congressional District during the 1843-1845 Session. He sought renomination. But he was challenged by Judge William Alen Hayes. Hayes's campaign manager was future Supreme Court Justice Nathan Clifford whose manipulations aroused deep resentment over lawyers' control of the democratic process. This broadside reflects those class divisions emerging within the Democratic Party. Hayes who "is without doubt the richest man in the District-- has all the monied institutions at his control or in his interest-- all the aristocracy a queer idea in a dem. party but nevertheless true all or nearly all the Lawyers. Now what has Col. Herrick to go against this tremendous influence He is what we call self-made. has comparatively but little property but he has the confidence of the yeomanry of the District." Despite this appeal Herrick abandoned his effort to secure the Party's renomination and withdrew his name from consideration. He ran without the nomination and lost. Not located on OCLC or the online site of AAS. Not in Williamson American Imprints or Sabin. unknown books
ref. 15686MAINE MURDER 1811. The Trial of Ebenezer Ball before the Hon. Samuel Sewall . . . For the murder of John Tileston Downes at Robinstown Jan. 28 1811. Castine: By Samuel Hall 1811. 40 p. Removed from a bound volume. Old library stamps minor overall browning and foxing. Very good. John Tileston Downes was shot and killed by Ebenezer Ball in Robbinston Maine while attempting to arrest Ball on suspicion of forgery. Ball was found guilty and was hanged in what was the first legal hanging for murder in Eastern Maine. See W. L. Welch "Hanging Ebenezer Ball" Maine History 45 2010 pp. 151-167. Shaw and Shoemaker 24056; Skillin Bibliography of Maine Imprints 11-09; McDade Annals of Murder 65. unknown books
1802ref. 85218Henrichs | Paris An XI (1802) | 13.50 x 21 cm | broché
ref. jj4219Malassis Le Jeune Relié "Quatre volumes in-12°, relié, plein veau, dos à 5 nerfs peu saillants, pièces de titre et de tomaison, caissons ornés, tranches rouges, tome I : XVJ pp. + 448 pp. + 40 pp. ""coutumes générales du Pays et Duché d'Anjou"" + 15 pp. (1777), tome II : 546 pp. + 41-63 pp. ""coutumes générales du Pays et Duché d'Anjou"" + 15 pp. (1778), tome III : 511 pp. + 16 pp. + 65-91 pp. ""coutumes générales du Pays et Duché d'Anjou"" (1778), tome IV : 508 pp. + 12 pp. + 93-119 pp. ""coutumes générales du Pays et Duché d'Anjou"" (1779) ; reliures légèrement frottées par endroit, quelques épidermures, manque la coiffe supérieure des tomes II et IV, manque la coiffe inférieure du tome I, très petits trous de vers, intérieur frais avec de très rares rousseurs, par ailleurs bel exemplaire Livraison a domicile (La Poste) ou en Mondial Relay sur simple demande."
ref. MC00C-00188Chez Henrichs. Collectible - Acceptable. Paris: Chez Henrichs 1802. 1st edition. Sm 8vo hardcover. Contemporary brown calf-backed mottled blue boards with red morocco spine label. viii402pp. French. Fair book. Boards quite worn and insected. Front joint split. Some bumping and shelfwear to the head and foot of the spine. Dampstaining to rear board and a few pages at the rear. In polypropylene bag. From the collection of John Gach 1946-2009 a bibliophile and a nationally known bookseller who specialized in rare books devoted to the human sciences. Thought Thinking Philosophy Books in French Inquire if you need further information. Chez Henrichs hardcover
1902ref. mon0003335558J.H. Stuart & Co. South Paris M 1902T. hardcover. Acceptable. . 1890 edition. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Cover shows minor wear and soiling binder's tape around all the edges. Facsimile title page bound-in to replace missing original page. Pages tanned and clean. J.H. Stuart & Co. South Paris, M hardcover
1850ref. #299Broadside 14" x 8" double column signed in type by three selectmen with attestation by town clerk at end. Folded in quarters with several tiny holes no loss a number of creases minor stains one short marginal tear etc. but overall quite sound. Comprised of 19 Articles proscribing certain types of behavior the unique broadside specifies fines or other punishments for lawbreakers. Most interesting is Article 4: "No boy or other person shall be allowed to play at the game of bat and ball in the public streets of the village. Any person offending against this article shall forfeit and pay fifty cents for each offence." In addition to the obvious like public drunkenness these include: riding horses at a gallop in town or more than a walk on the covered bridge; "any boy or other person" who hangs onto a sleigh or carriage; anyone "causing dogs or any other animals to fight" in the streets; "Any person wantonly exposing himself sic naked in sight of any dwelling house"; a person injuring an ornamental tree on any street; anyone mutilating or pulling down signs or public notices or throwing dirt or setting off firecrackers or sliding down hills in the public streets &c. &c. According to internet resources Biddeford Maine passed a city charter and adopted a mayoral form of government in 1855. Not recorded in OCLC.
1850ref. #299Broadside 14" x 8" double column signed in type by three selectmen with attestation by town clerk at end. Folded in quarters with several tiny holes no loss a number of creases minor stains one short marginal tear etc. but overall quite sound. Comprised of 19 Articles proscribing certain types of behavior the unique broadside specifies fines or other punishments for lawbreakers. Most interesting is Article 4: "No boy or other person shall be allowed to play at the game of bat and ball in the public streets of the village. Any person offending against this article shall forfeit and pay fifty cents for each offence." In addition to the obvious like public drunkenness these include: riding horses at a gallop in town or more than a walk on the covered bridge; "any boy or other person" who hangs onto a sleigh or carriage; anyone "causing dogs or any other animals to fight" in the streets; "Any person wantonly exposing himself sic naked in sight of any dwelling house"; a person injuring an ornamental tree on any street; anyone mutilating or pulling down signs or public notices or throwing dirt or setting off firecrackers or sliding down hills in the public streets &c. &c. According to internet resources Biddeford Maine passed a city charter and adopted a mayoral form of government in 1855. Not recorded in OCLC. books
1920ref. 41267Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. A rare original coastal survey of Blue Hills Bay in Maine including Ellsworth Surry Tremont Southwest Harbor Swans Island Blue Hill and Acadia National Park. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Blue Hills Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1920ref. 41267Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Uncolored. A rare original coastal survey of Blue Hills Bay in Maine including Ellsworth Surry Tremont Southwest Harbor Swans Island Blue Hill and Acadia National Park. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Blue Hills Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown books
1920ref. 41268Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Frenchman Bay including Acadia National Park Bar Harbor Lamoine Hancock Sullivan. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Frenchman Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown
1920ref. 41268Washington D.C.: Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey 1920. Large folding nautical chart printed on heavy paper stock. Colored. A rare original coastal survey of Frenchman Bay including Acadia National Park Bar Harbor Lamoine Hancock Sullivan. Established by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 as the Survey of the Coast the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey was the United States' first civilian scientific agency. This agency has followed its mission to survey the U.S. coastline create nautical charts of the coast and help increase maritime safety since its founding and has often played fascinating roles in significant chapters of U.S. history. It served in all theaters of the Civil War in the service of the Union Army and Navy pioneered acoustic exploration in the wake of the sinking of the Titanic and during WWI it worked to detect enemy submarines. In addition this agency worked to survey and produce detailed maps and renderings of the U.S. coast. These nautical survey maps commonly referred to as "T-sheets" provide fascinating insights into the history of the United States coastline which has and will continue to shift. These maps are the most important data source for understanding the physical and ecological characteristics of the U.S. shoreline. The present map is a highly detailed and accurate sea chart of Frenchman Bay and an important historical view of developing Maine. Published by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey unknown books
ref. 225740Le Mans, Louis Péguineau, 1667 in-12, 94 pp., un f. vierge, pp. 97-125, veau fauve, dos à nerfs cloisonné et fleuronné, pièce de titre cerise, tranches mouchetées de rouge (reliure du XVIIIe s.). Petit manque de cuir en bas du dos, deux coins abîmés.
1733ref. 43655À Châteaugontier, chez Joseph Gentil, Marchand libraire, 1733. In-12 de (22)-372-(34) pp., veau brun, dos orné à nerfs, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque).
1798ref. 3706Paris, Jansen, 1798. 12 pièces reliées en 1 vol. in-8, basane havane, dos lisse orné d'une treille dorée, pièce de titre en maroquin rouge, frise dorée d'encadrement sur les plats (reliure de l'époque).
1803ref. 2895A Paris, Chez Henrichs, 1803. In-8 de XII-402 pp., demi-basane havane, dos lisse orné (reliure moderne à l'imitation).
1802ref. 85218Paris: Henrichs 1802. Fine. Henrichs Paris An XI 1802 13.50 x 21 cm broché First edition of Maine de Biran's first work. Rare and handsome copy in original wrappers. Henrichs unknown
1846ref. 13085Saco ME: January 7 1846. 4pp. on a single large folio sheet of newsprint. Old folds minor foxing disbound from larger volume with tell-tale chips along binding edge. Still very good condition. An unusual appearance of a carrier's address printed on most of the back page of the January 7 1846 issue of The Union newspaper published in Saco Maine. The address itself is printed in three columns and contains typical news of the day particularly the imminent statehood of Texas and Oregon the election of Polk and Liberty Party presidential candidate James Birney former slave owner turned abolitionist and with several lines decrying the issue of slavery. An example of the latter from the middle column reads: "But change we now a while our verse Disunion threatens with its curse The land the great and good have blest With pure example wise behest And slavery rears her hideous head Among the sons of Freedom's dead. Was it t'enslave dark Afric's race Our country braved a tyrant base Unloosed our chains from England's Throne To rivet them on those at home How false the cry for Freedom dear From those who've strove from year to year T'extend to lands which should be free The blight of endless slavery!" There is also a passage concerning both Texas AND slavery also involving Birney: "As on the banks of Rio Grande The future slave of Texas stands And sees his children from him torn To bear the wrongs which he has borne Hie eyes suffused with bitter tears Glance up the long vista of years Among the sufferings of his race In hopes their author's name to trace; How does he start and heave a groan Birney he sees stands out alone!" The address is also interesting for the elaborate ornamental border composed of printer's ornaments including floral elements and patriotic symbols. This is the first time we have seen a carriers address integrated into the newspaper itself. January 7 unknown
1846ref. 13085Saco ME: January 7 1846. 4pp. on a single large folio sheet of newsprint. Old folds minor foxing disbound from larger volume with tell-tale chips along binding edge. Still very good condition. An unusual appearance of a carrier's address printed on most of the back page of the January 7 1846 issue of The Union newspaper published in Saco Maine. The address itself is printed in three columns and contains typical news of the day particularly the imminent statehood of Texas and Oregon the election of Polk and Liberty Party presidential candidate James Birney former slave owner turned abolitionist and with several lines decrying the issue of slavery. An example of the latter from the middle column reads: "But change we now a while our verse Disunion threatens with its curse The land the great and good have blest With pure example wise behest And slavery rears her hideous head Among the sons of Freedom's dead. Was it t'enslave dark Afric's race Our country braved a tyrant base Unloosed our chains from England's Throne To rivet them on those at home How false the cry for Freedom dear From those who've strove from year to year T'extend to lands which should be free The blight of endless slavery!" There is also a passage concerning both Texas AND slavery also involving Birney: "As on the banks of Rio Grande The future slave of Texas stands And sees his children from him torn To bear the wrongs which he has borne Hie eyes suffused with bitter tears Glance up the long vista of years Among the sufferings of his race In hopes their author's name to trace; How does he start and heave a groan Birney he sees stands out alone!" The address is also interesting for the elaborate ornamental border composed of printer's ornaments including floral elements and patriotic symbols. This is the first time we have seen a carriers address integrated into the newspaper itself. January 7 unknown books
1802ref. 169027Paris: Henrichs 1802. hardcover. very good. 12mo 402pp. contemporary boards. Paris: Chez Henrichs AN XI 1802. Very good copy in slightly rubbed boards. Maine de Biran's first psychological book emphasizing will and activity which has remained an important theme in French psychology. Early ownership name and stamp including that of art historian Meyer Schapiro. Henrichs unknown
1802ref. 169027Paris: Henrichs 1802. hardcover. very good. 12mo 402pp. contemporary boards. Paris: Chez Henrichs AN XI 1802. Very good copy in slightly rubbed boards. Maine de Biran's first psychological book emphasizing will and activity which has remained an important theme in French psychology. Early ownership name and stamp including that of art historian Meyer Schapiro. Henrichs unknown books
1861ref. 854901861. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. Copy of a Landmark of Legal Thought Owned by the Son of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society And Its Relation to Modern Ideas. London: John Murray 1861. viii 415 1 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; 21.6 x 14 cm. Contemporary calf retaining existing gilt spine with raised bands and lettering piece gilt rules and corner fleurons to boards gilt tooling to board edges marbled endpapers and edges hinges mended. Minor nicks and scratches to boards moderate rubbing to extremities with wear to corners gilding mostly rubbed away from spine and board edges. Light toning to interior owner inscription of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Jr. to head of title page marks in pencil most likely in his hand to margins of a few leaves. A very good copy with an interesting association. $950. First edition. Famous for its dictum that civilization progresses "from status to contract" this landmark work in legal history and anthropology traces the evolution of legal systems from divine command to customary law and finally contracts and codified law. Maine's historical model resembled the biological model of Darwin's On the Origin of the Species 1859 though there is no evidence that it was a direct influence. Brunel 1837-1902 a London barrister of Lincoln's Inn was the eldest child of the eminent civil and mechanical engineer. Grace's Guide to British Industrial History "Isambard Brunel Junior 1837-1902" accessed online. Dauchy et al. The Formation and Transmission of Western Legal Culture: 150 Books that Made the Law in the Age of Printing 115. unknown
1861ref. 854901861. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. London: John Murray 1861. 1st ed. Copy of a Landmark of Legal Thought Owned by the Son of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Maine Henry Sumner 1822-1888. Ancient Law: Its Connection with the Early History of Society And Its Relation to Modern Ideas. London: John Murray 1861. viii 415 1 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; 21.6 x 14 cm. Contemporary calf retaining existing gilt spine with raised bands and lettering piece gilt rules and corner fleurons to boards gilt tooling to board edges marbled endpapers and edges hinges mended. Minor nicks and scratches to boards moderate rubbing to extremities with wear to corners gilding mostly rubbed away from spine and board edges. Light toning to interior owner inscription of Isambard Kingdom Brunel Jr. to head of title page marks in pencil most likely in his hand to margins of a few leaves. A very good copy with an interesting association. $950. First edition. Famous for its dictum that civilization progresses "from status to contract" this landmark work in legal history and anthropology traces the evolution of legal systems from divine command to customary law and finally contracts and codified law. Maine's historical model resembled the biological model of Darwin's On the Origin of the Species 1859 though there is no evidence that it was a direct influence. Brunel 1837-1902 a London barrister of Lincoln's Inn was the eldest child of the eminent civil and mechanical engineer. Grace's Guide to British Industrial History "Isambard Brunel Junior 1837-1902" accessed online. Dauchy et al. The Formation and Transmission of Western Legal Culture: 150 Books that Made the Law in the Age of Printing 115. unknown books
