Detroit & Jackson Coal & Mining Co

Statement of Detroit & Jackson Coal & Mining Co

n.p. Detroit and Jackson Coal and Mining Co. 1865. First edition. Stitched paper wrappers. 5 pp. 8vo. Early coal mining operations in Jackson started about 1857 but did not last past the 1880s. There are some legal cases involving lapsed leases. Scarce. Not in Streeter, F.B. Michigan bibliography. OCLC locates only two copies: Lib of Michigan & Univ. Michigan. Michigan Imprints, 1851-1876, V 2: 1958. Large dampstain throughout, institutional duplicate stamp on last page, in a like plain soiled paper wrapper. Good or better.

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Book number: 37666

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Cobb, Thomas. [Revolutionary War]

[Manuscript Document] Georgia Senator Thomas Cobb's Corrected Speech Against the 'Bill on Making Provisions for the Surviving Officers of the Revolution' [with] Signed Letter

[Washington, DC], 1828. [1]; 31, [1] pp. 8 x 10 inches. A corrected manuscript of Georgia Senator Thomas Cobb's 1828 Speech opposing "The Bill on Making Provisions for the Surviving Officers of the Revolution." Cobb had introduced an earlier resolution on January 11, 1821 (that was defeated in a 59 to 53 vote) which proposed to reduce officers' pensions in addition to the soldiers but the specifics of the debate on that resolution went unrecorded, other than that it met with great objection. The manuscript was most likely recorded by Edward Vernon Sparhawk, a reporter in Washington for the National Intelligencer, who had been attacked earlier that year in the famous Duff Green incident. Cobb's opposition to the bill, as to the one ten years earlier, was that it was not required by either the justice or the gratitude of the nation and that the men had already received bounties, clothing, and other benefits. Cobb was an early opponent of entitlements and concluded his speech: "He believed that the system of pensions had already been carried to too great an extent in this country. He believed that the gratuitous appropriation of the public treasure was unauthorized by the Constitution, and pernicious in its political tendency" (p. 32; published in Debates in Congress, Volume 4 p. 224). In the letter on the first page of the manuscript, addressed to Gales and Seaton, he notes it is a long time since he gave the speech, mentions having received Sparhawk's notes a week earlier, in mid-June of 1828 and hoped that the speech would be published as soon as possible. Dated Greensboro [GA], 22 June, 1828, and signed by Cobb. The speech would be published in 1828 as part of Volume IV: Register of the Debates in Congress. Cobb would resign from the senate in November. Very good, scattered finger soiling, few repaired tears along mail fold, first and last leaves almost completely detached at the fold.

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Book number: 44232

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[Navy Department.Colt, Samuel] Paulding, J.K.

Report from the Secretary of the Navy, in Compliance with a Resolution of the Senate, in Relation to the Adoption of the Improved Boarding-Pistols and Rifles Invented by Samuel Colt. May 18, 1840

[Washington D.C.], Blair & Rives, printers, 1840. First edition. Disbound. 14 pp. 8vo. Read, and referred to the Committee .. on Naval Affairs. May 25, 1840. Ordered to be printed. 26th Congress, 1st Session. Senate. Doc. no. 503. Correspondence between Samuel Colt and the government as he tries to have his pistols purchased by the Navy. Removed from a larger volume, inked numerals to title page, still about very good.

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[Brazil] [Commelin, Isaac]

[Copper-Engraved Map] T'Neemen Van de Suyker Prysen Inde Bay de Tode Los Santos Anno 1627

[Amsterdam], [Jodocus Janssonius], 1652. 1 sheet. Hand-colored copper-engraved map. 11 x 14.5 inches. Double-page copper engraved plate from "Fredrick Hendrick Van Nassauw Prince Van Orangien Zyn Leven En Bedryf." (page 31). Labeled "Fol. 23" along bottom edge. Image Depicts the Dutch fleet under Piet Heyn capturing the fort at the entrance to the Baia de Todos os Santos. When Spanish Crown and the Kingdom of Portugal formed a dynastic union (1580-1640), uniting the entire Iberian peninsula, as well as their colonies, the Dutch saw their opportunity to take advangage of Portuguese weakness by attacking their colonies, occupying large sections of Brazil including the whole Brazilian northeast, and in 1630 capturing Recife and Olinda in the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. About very good, margins cut to neat line, edges lightly browned and soiled, few small chips along edges, two small tears repaired on th verso, some staining on reverse, image sharp.

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Book number: 44393

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[Brazil] [Commelin, Isaac]

[Copper-Engraved Map] Afbeeldinghe Van Pariba Ende Forten

[Amsterdam], [Jodocus Janssonius], 1652. 1 sheet. Copper engraving. 11 x 14.25 inches. Double-page copper engraved plate from "Fredrick Hendrick Van Nassauw Prince Van Orangien Zyn Leven En Bedryf." (page 268). Labeled "Fol. 209" in top left corner. Image depicts the Dutch fleet on the River Paraiba in Brazil, and the Portuguese defenses. When Spanish Crown and the Kingdom of Portugal formed a dynastic union (1580-1640), uniting the entire Iberian peninsula, as well as their colonies, the Dutch saw their opportunity to take advangage of Portuguese weakness by attacking their colonies, occupying large sections of Brazil including the whole Brazilian northeast, and in 1630 capturing Recife and Olinda in the captaincy of Pernambuco, the largest and richest sugar-producing area in the world. About very good, edges reinforced, centerfold repaired on verso but still split, margins cut close to neat line, pin prick, edge wear, occasional soiling, one small ink burn near title.

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Book number: 44395

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United States. Congress. House. Committee of Commerce and Manufactures

Report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, to Whom Was Referred on the Twelfth Instant, the Petition of Tristram Hussey, of Nantucket, in the State of Massachusetts. February 26, 1806. Referred to a Committee of the Whole House, to-Morrow

Washington [D.C.], A. & G. Way, Printers, 1806. First edition. Removed. 4 pp. 8vo. Discusses whaling and the duty on American oil. Shaw & Shoemaker 11714. A very good copy.

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Book number: 37539

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Old Colony & Newport Railway Company

O. Col. & Newport Railway. Grand Excursion. Boston to Rocky Point! Wednesday, August 28, 1867

[Boston], n.a. 1867. First edition. 1 sheet. [1 p]. 19 x 24 inches (48.5 x 61 cm). Broadside printed on yellow paper advertizing a combined railroad and steamer trip from Boston to Rocky Point, RI. The train would travel to Falls River where it connected with the Steamer Canonicus, which then traveled to Rocky Point. Lists stops and fares. Notes that "A Band of Music will accompany the Excursion." Signed and dated in type "Boston, August 15, 1867. W.H. Bullock [William Henry], Sup't." OCLC locates no copies of this broadside, but shows the American Antiquarian Society holding a similar item issued a year later (American Broadsides and Ephemera. Series 1; no. 14733). A very good copy, some toning at the center crease, minor wear to edge.

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Book number: 44783

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[New York City]. Office of the Secretary of State. Hudson Tunnel Railway Company

Hudson Tunnel Map and Profil [Sic]. [Profile of the First Tunnel Under the Hudson River, with Certificate]

Albany, NY, State of New York, 1909. First edition. Ink on drafting vellum with colored outlines. 15 x 24 inches. Docket sheet mounted to verso. In 1874, the Hudson Tunnel Railroad Company (soon named the Hudson River Railway Company) was formed to construct tunnels between Jersey City and Greenwich Village (the route originally to be about two miles commencing at a point under the Hudson River, in the westerly boundaryline of the state of New York, opposite the foot of Clarkson street, at the termination of the Hudson Tunnel Railroad Company of New Jersey, and thence running by a feasible route under the bed of the river and beneath the surface of the city of New York, to a point at or near the westerly side of Broadway between Prince and Eighth streets; from whence the line proceeds via Sixth avenue to Thirty-third street, New York) but stopped construction well before completion. The assets (land, partially-constructed tunnels, trackage, etc.) were eventually sold to the newly-organized New York & Jersey Railroad (incorporated on February 12, 1902), under the leadership of William G. McAdoo, who was later U.S. Treasury Secretary, and which then became the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad (1906). The original of this profile was drafted in 1891 (before the railroad collapsed), and the present certified copy was prepared by the Secretary of State's office on February 25, 1909, almost exactly one year after the official opening of the tunnel (the Pennsylvania Railroad's North River Tunnels, the second to burrow under the Hudson, did not open until late 1910). The reason that a copy of the map was requested is not known but what is known is that the railroad was seeking to extend the Sixth Avenue line later as well as other related projects. Perhaps the map was needed to settle some land issue or in some legal negotiations as the pencilled word "referee" appears after two sets of initials. The tunnels still carry a heavy load of PATH train commuters between Jersey City and Manhattan. Similar maps are difficult to locate. The closest, a printed "Map of Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Hudson tunnel system, January 1908," is located at the University of Chicago and the Jersey City Historical Society. Provenance: Collection of Gerald J. Levy. Very good clean copy with long tear repaired on th verso and tiny chips at one fold on map, inch tear to fore edge of certificate and along bottom margin.

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Book number: 42908

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[Publishing] McGraw-Hill Book Company

[Mcgraw-Hill Sales Brochure for the Publication of] "the Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci .

New York, McGraw-Hill, 1974. First edition. Stapled paper wrappers. [14] pp excluding covers on [5] leaves, some folding. Illustrated with color facsimiles and reproductions. Sq. 8vo. "McGraw-Hill takes pride in announcing the first publication ever of one of the great manuscript finds of the 20th century" An elaborate announcement for McGraw-Hill's 1974 publication, "The Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci," containing a series of fully colored reproductions. Information on rear wrapper reads: "The Madrid Codices of Leonardo Da Vinci. The Deluxe Edition. Five volumes bound in genuine leather - plus leather certificate box - in clear crystalline display case. Limited to 1000 numbered sets; the plates have now been destroyed.. A Regular Edition for libraries and institutions is also available." Printed price of $750, crossed out and changed to $1250 in ink. A near fine copy.

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Book number: 45833

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[United States Congress]

Report of the Committee to Whom Was Recommitted, on the Sixth Instant, the Motion of the 24th Ultimo, Relative to the Method of Taking Evidence, to Be Adduced in the Trial of Contested Elections of the Members of This House. 15th December, 1797, Committed to a Committee of the Whole House, on Monday Next

[Philadelphia], [Printed by William Ross], 1797. First edition. Disbound. [109-112] pp. 8vo. An interesting discussion which seeks to keep the House independent of other governmental branches, but also to avoid 'off the cuff' rules when when confronted with individual cases. Proposes a law and that Congress be able to compel testimony. OCLC locates nine copies. Evans 33027. Very good or better, an unopened (uncut) copy, lightly soiled.

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Book number: 43746

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[American Revolution] [Connecticut]

[Broadside] [Nomination for Election in May, 1776] at a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the Colony of Connecticut, Holden at New-Haven on the 2d Thursday of October, Anno Dom. 1775. The Gentlemen, Nominated by the Votes of the Freemen, to Stand for Election in May Next

[New London], [Printed by Timothy Green], 1775. 1 sheet. 24 [of 33] cm. "The Gentlemen, nominated by the votes of the Freemen, to stand for Election in May next, as sent in to the General Assembly, holden at New-Haven on the second Thursday of October, 1775, viz. The Honorable Jonathan Trumbull, Esq.; The Honorable Matthew Griswold, Esq.; Jabez Hamlin, Esq.; Elisha Sheldon, Esq.; Eliphalet Dyer, Esq.; Jabez Huntington, Esq.; William Pitkin, Esq.; Roger Sherman, Esq.; Roger Sherman, Esq.; Abraham Davenport, Esq.; William Samuel Johnson, Esq.; Joseph Spencer, Esq.; Oliver Wolcott, Esq.; Samuel Huntington, Esq.; Mr. Richard Law; Col. William Williams; Col. Erastus Wolcott; Col. Samuel Holden Parsons; Mr. Daniel Sherman; Mr. Silas Dean; Mr. Titus Hosmer." The seat of Governor was won by Jonathan Trumbull (1710-1785), a friend and advisor of George Washington) who was one of only two colonial governors to continue in office after the Revolutionary War. The others elected were Matthew Griswold, Deputy Governour; while Jabez Hamlin, Elisha Sheldon, Eliphalet Dyer, Jalez Huntington, William Pitkin, Roger Sherman, Abrain Davenport, Joseph Spencer, Oliver Wolcott, Samuel Huntington, Richard Law, and William Williams, were chosen Assistants (see Peter Force: American Archives: 1844 4th series Vol. 5 (1844) p. 1604. Ascribed, by Bristol, to the press of Timothy Green of New London; but more likely printed at New Haven by Thomas and Samuel Green. Not in Johnson, H.A. New London. We could locate only one at auction at the American Art Auctions sales of the library of James Trumbull in 1921. ESTC locates copies at American Antiquarian Society, Library of Congress, and Connecticut Historical Society. Evans 42793 (Shipton & Mooney). Bristol; B3947. Top edge torn away thus lacking the state seal and title above it (about 10 cm.), lower title lacking a few words of title, folded, light soiling, a few small tears and chips.

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Book number: 44597

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[Newburyport Turnpike Corporation]

[Manuscript Map] Plan for Newburyport Turnpike [1803]

Newburyport, MA, 1803. 1 sheet docketed on verso. 12 x 8 inches. Early 19th century map docketed as "Newburyport Turnpike Plan." The Turnpike would later become part of Route 1. Most details are for the sections closest to Boston, with points located such as : Market in Boston, Charles River Bridge, Mill Pond, Charleston Mill Pond, Malden Bridge, Charles River, Malden River, Road to Medford, as well as suggestions for a new road to be built with some surveying notations. In 1803, the Newburyport Turnpike Corporation was formed, with the intention of constructing a 30 mile toll road that would reach Boston. The highway opened on February 11, 1805, but was subject to a fair amount of criticism as it bypassed several key towns, including Salem, which was its intention. Moreover, in an effort to make the road as straight as possible, the route contained steep hills and dangerous ridges. In the 1850s, the road was turned over to Essex County and remained sparsely used, until the early 20th century when it became part of Route 1. A banner on a blank section reads: Union Marine & Fire Insurance Office Newburyport. This company was formed about 1807 and lost its charter by 1815 due to financial shenanigans. The pastor of East Church in Salem, Willlam Bentley noted in his diary: "What is most interesting to us in this concern of our neighbors [is that] all these transactions have been covered with party zeal in Church & State in a town in which the highest pretentions to sanctity are made in all New England. The State of the Accounts alone may be reckoned a crime in such circumstances & breach of trust" As the construction of the Turnpike was ongoing, it is possible that the map was drawn sometime between 1803 and 1815, and acquired by the Insurance Company between 1807 and 1815. References: 1. See Historic Ipswich, Newburyport-turnpike; The Newburyport Blog 02.05.2022; 2. The Diary of William Bentley, D. D.: (Salem: Essex Inst. 1914) Vol. 4: 1811-1819, p 419. Very good, folded, edge worn, light soiling, small abrasions & holes from removal of seal.

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Book number: 46100

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[Civil War]. 22d Army Corps

Headquarters Department of Washington, 22d Army Corps... Circular No. 55 Management of Rifled Maintenance

Washington, D.C. 1864. [1] pp. Bifolium. 5 x 7.5 inches. Details on the care of rifled guns. Republished from the prior year. "The following Circular from the Ordnance Office is republished for the guidance of all concerned. Its provisions will be strictly adhered to: Circular No. 55 - Series os 1863. Management of Rifled Ordnance. Ordnance Office, War Department, Washington, November 12, 1863. Very good, folded, stained along edges.

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Book number: 46274

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Crawford, Medorem

Journal of Medorem Crawford. An Account of His Trip Across the Plains with the Oregon Pioneers of 1842

Eugene, OR, Star Job Office, 1897. Later printing. Self wrappers. 26 pp. Sm. 4to. Young, F.G. [editor]. "A few sets of accounts found in connection with the Journal are added." Sources of the History of Oregon. Volume I. Number I. Contributions of the Department of Economics and History of the University of Oregon. The only diary of the first large emigrant train to Oregon. Issued earlier in 1863 as a senate document. (Howes). Howes C-874. Wagner-Camp 386n. Graff 914. Soliday I:1364. Good plus, edges chipped and torn, signature on front wrapper, one closed tear to contents, minor soiling and browning.

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Book number: 46146

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Keywords: Memoirs & Diaries, , Americana, Exploration & Travel, Western Americana, Memoirs & Diaries, Overland journeys to the Pacific. Travel. Walla Walla Washington, Pamphlet Exploration & Travel

[Colorado. Jefferson Territory] Williams, Beverley D. and Steele, R.W. [Robert Wilbur]

Jefferson Territory. Letter from the Delegate Elect from the Proposed Territory of Jefferson, Accompained [Sic] by a Memorial of the Provisional Government, and the Message of the Governor Thereof, Asking the Establishment of a Territorial Organization for the Same. February 15, 1860

[Washington, D.C.], n.p. 1860. First edition. Modern stitched paper wrappers. 15 pp. 8vo. 36th Congress, 1st Session. House of Representatives. Mis. Doc. No. 10. Including most of present day Colorado, the territory of Jefferson as a briefly lived unrecognized political entity caused by the need for governnance due to the population explosion caused by the Pike's Peak Gold Rush commencing in 1858. Includes a detailed descritpion of the gold rush, as well as the other mineral resources of the territory and also a census of the newly created towns whose combined population reached 8000: Denver 1100, Auraria 1000, Golden City 900, Arrappahoe 400, Colorado at the foot of Pike's Peak 300, and "Mountain City in the mining region" 800. A very good+ copy, clean and unmarked, stitched in plain paper wrapper with paper label.

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Book number: 37664

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Keywords: Money & Metals, , Americana, Western Americana, Money & Metals, Gold rush, Pamphlet