American Revolution in New York: Its Political, Social and Economi
(NEW YORK). The American Revolution in New York: Its Political, Social and Economic Significance. Albany, 1926. Illus. 371pp. Very good.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
ANNUAL REGISTER, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature,
THE ANNUAL REGISTER, or a View of the History, Politics, and Literature, for the Year 1776. London: Printed for J. Dodsley, 1777. 1st ed. iv, 112,113*-192*, 113-270, [2], 259, [9, contents]pp. Double-columned. Later full calf, red morocco spine labels. Fine. Sabin 1614. Lowndes 48. "This most valuable record and chronicle.....
[Autograph Letter Signed by John Young
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION). (PHILADELPHIA). [Autograph Letter Signed by John Young, dated May 7, 1777]. 1pp. "At a meeting of the Committee of Fifty May 7, 1777. On motion. Voted that a Committee be appointed of this board to assist the Commisarys - the better to enable them to prosecute the Arduous.....
Boston Gazette. 1774.
(NEWSPAPERS). The Boston Gazette. 1774. Barre, Mass.: The Imprint Society, 1972. 1st of this ed. Folio. A facsimile reprint of the 1774 Boston Gazette with an 8pp. introduction by Francis G. Walett. A fine copy in orig. cloth, publisher's slipcase. One of 1,950 numbered copies.
Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION). A Census of Pensioners for Revolutionary or Military Services; with Their Names, Ages, and Places of Residence, as Returned by the Marshals of the Several Judicial Districts, under the Act for Taking the Sixth Census. Washington: Printed by Blair and Rives, 1841. 4to. 1st ed. 195pp. Contemporary cloth-backed.....
Contributions to the Old Residents' Association, Lowell, Mass. Vol. 6,
(MASSACHUSETTS). (LOWELL). Contributions to the Old Residents' Association, Lowell, Mass. Vol. 6, Lowell, MA: Courier-Citizen Company, Printers, 1904. 1st ed. 490pp. Portraits, plates. Orig. cloth. Light speckling to cloth, old stain to rear board, else very good. Includes an essay on the Battle of Concord and Lexington.
Correspondence of General Washington and Comte de Grasse
(WASHINGTON- DE GRASSE CORRESPONDENCE). Correspondence of General Washington and Comte de Grasse 1781, August 17 - November 4. With Supplementary Documents from the Washington Papers in the Manuscripts Division of the Library of Congress. Edited by the Institut Francais de Washington. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1931. xviii, 167, [1]pp.....
Extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental
(CONTINENTAL CONGRESS). Extracts from the Votes and Proceedings of the American Continental Congress, Held at Philadelphia on the 5th of September 1774. Containing The Bill of Rights, a List of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, the Association, and Address to the People of Great-Britain, a Memorial to the Inhabitants of the British.....
From our General Spring Meeting of Ministers
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION). (QUAKERS). From our General Spring Meeting of Ministers and Elders, Held in Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania and New-Jersey, by Adjournments, from the 21st of the Third-Month to the 24th of the same, Inclusive, 1778 [caption title]. [Philadelphia. 1778]. 2pp. Folio. Stab holes in left margin, three horizontal creases from.....
Gazette Francoise
GAZETTE FRANCOISE. A Facsimile Reprint of a Newspaper Printed at Newport on the Printing Press of the French Fleet in AMerican Waters During the Revolutionary War. With an introduction by Howard M. Chapin. N.Y.: The Grolier Club, 1926. 12, (2), 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2pp. Orig. half cloth, boards.....
In Congress July 4, 1776.
SZYK, Arthur., illus. (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE). SZYK, Arthur., illus. In Congress July 4, 1776. [beginning of text]. Collotype print poster. New Canaan, CT: n.p., 1950. Approximately 37 x 29 inches. Unframed and housed in a protective mylar sleeve. A few minor closed tears to margins, overall very good. One.....
Journal Politique, ou Gazette des Gazettes.
(AMERICAN REVOLUTION). Journal Politique, ou Gazette des Gazettes. Annee 1789. Janvier, Seconde Quinzaine. Bouillon" [n.p.], 1780. 84pp. Later paper wrappers, housed in grey morocco-backed cloth slipcase, inner cloth chemise. Very good. Contains expedition of the Count d'Estaing in Georgia; the Count of Bethisy at the attack on Savannah; Letter of.....
Kinney Bros. Liberty Album
(COLOR PLATES). Kinney Bros. Liberty Album. [New York: Kinney Bros. Tobacco Co., n.d.] Chromolithographic plates. Orig. pictorial wrappers. Lacks front wrapper, else a very good copy. Selection of patritic scenes including Retreat of the British from Lexington, Jackson's Victory at New Orleans, Perry's Victory on Lake Erie, and Moll Pitcher.....
Les Combattants Francais de la Guerre Americaine, 1778-1783.
(FRANCE). Les Combattants Francais de la Guerre Americaine, 1778-1783. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Facsimile of the 1905 ed. 4to. 453pp. Portrait frontis., plates. Orig. cloth. Very good or better. HOWES C-638.
List of the Minority in the House of Commons
(STAMP ACT). A List of the Minority in the House of Commons, Who Voted Against the Bill to Repeal the American Stamp Act. Paris [i.e. London]: Chez J. W., 1766. 8pp. Bound in modern 3/4 marbled and cloth boards. AMERICAN CONTROVERSY 66-26. GOLDSMITHS 10226. SABIN 41453. Scarce to the.....
London Chronicle. From Thursday, December 12
(LONDON CHRONICLE). The London Chronicle. From Thursday, December 12, to Saturday, December 14, 1776. Vol. XL. No. 3124. London: J. Wilkie, 1776. 4to. 569-576pp. Removed from volume. Printing error with loss of text in inner lower corner of p. 571 and outer lower corner of p. 574. Early stamp in.....
London Chronicle. From Thursday, May 10
(LONDON CHRONICLE). The London Chronicle. From Thursday, May 10, to Saturday, May 12, 1770. Vol. XXVII. No. 2092. London: J. Wilkie, 1770. 4to. 449-456 pp. Removed from volume. Top edge trimmed aggressively touching the title and removing the running header on page 450-no content is lost. Early stamp in the.....
London Chronicle. From Thursday, October 9
(LONDON CHRONICLE). The London Chronicle. From Thursday, October 9, to Saturday, October 11, 1777. Vol. XLII. No. 3253. London: J. Wilkie, 1777. 4to. 353-360pp. Removed from volume. Early stamp in the bottom margin of p. 356. Very good. An early edition of a long-running (1756-1823) tri-weekly London paper. This issue.....
London Chronicle. From Tuesday, September 26
(LONDON CHRONICLE). The London Chronicle. From Tuesday, September 26, to Thursday, September 28, 1775. Vol. XXXVIII. No. 2934. London: J. Wilkie, 1775. 4to. 305-312pp. Removed from volume. Early stamp in the bottom margin of p. 306. Very good or better copy. An early edition of a long-running (1756-1823) tri-weekly.....
Memorial Volume of the Guilford Battle Ground Company.
(GUILFORD COURT HOUSE). A Memorial Volume of the Guilford Battle Ground Company. Organized May 6, 1887, at Greensboro, N.C. With Numerous Beautiful Illustrations. It Contains a Brief History of the Battle of Guilford Court House, an Account of the Organization and Progress of the Guilford Battle Ground Company, Formed to.....
Minutes of a Conspiracy Against the Liberties of America.
(HICKEY PLOT).. Minutes of a Conspiracy Against the Liberties of America. Phila.: John Campbell, 1865. 1st ed. Bound in later cloth. One of 250 copies. Sabin 49387. A very good copy of a very scarce book.
Minutes of the Provincial Congress and the Council of Safety of the St
(PROVINCIAL CONGRESS). Minutes of the Provincial Congress and the Council of Safety of the State of New Jersey, 1775-76. Trenton, 1879. 618pp.
Narratives of the Revolution in New York. A Collection of Articles
(NEW YORK). Narratives of the Revolution in New York. A Collection of Articles from the New-York Historical Society Quarterly. N.p.: New York Historical Society, 1975. 1st ed. Illus. maps. facs. portrs. x, 386pp. Fine copy in orig. cloth, d/j. A compilation of articles including: A British Whig's Report from New.....
National Hand-Book of Facts and Figures, Historical, Documentary,
(NATIONAL HAND-BOOK). The National Hand-Book of Facts and Figures, Historical, Documentary, Statistical, Political, from the Formation of the Government to the Present Time. With a Full Chronology of the Rebellion. New York: E.B. Treat & Co., 1868. 1st ed. 407pp. Additional chromolithograph title page. Orig. pictorial cloth. Light wear to.....
New York City During the American Revolution. Being a Collection of
NEW YORK CITY During the American Revolution. Being a Collection of Original Papers (Now First Published) from the Manuscripts in the Possession of the Mercantile Library Association of New York City. [N.Y.]: Privately printed, 1861. 1st ed. 4to. Two maps, one large folding. 194, (2)pp. A very good copy in.....