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![Image for 1830s SUPERB ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT BOOKS [2] AND HANDWRITTEN STUDY HIGHLIGHTING THE STATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN FRANCE IN THE EARLY 19TH CENTURY](/assets/images/product/0002262_2193dd965884fb5010e493a7d96f1a82.jpg)
Price: $6,455.99
Publisher: France, 1830
Seller ID: 0002262
Condition: Good+
On offer is a superb, original pair [2] of 1830s manuscript journals of multi discipline subjects including; cosmography, mythology, navigation and exploration of the New World, ancient lore, history of powerful monarchies, an extensive history of France from ancient times to the Napoleon Bonaparte era etc all undoubtedly of an advanced level of study hand written by an unidentified student save, we believe, for the initials 'S.B.' in early 19th Century France. The treasured, large folio volumes, on fine watermarked paper comprised of some different sized text blocks, assembled between hard co... View more info
By: 'W.B.'
Price: $8,855.99
Publisher: England, 1751
Seller ID: 0002563
Condition: Good+
On offer is a superb, original ancient manuscript book of English origins, titled "Some Memorandums Relating to Geography and Astronomy... Of the Figure and Extent of the Earth." Dated 1751, even casual reading finds the book filled with what was then cutting edge information being a mere 23 years after Newton's Principia appeared in English. The Age of Sail, Britain's dominance of the waves spurred science in the areas of navigation, astronomy and the mathematics of Geometry all related and discussed herein. Historians and researchers of the era will undoubtedly recall this was writte... View more info
By: AMOS B. GEORGE
Price: $685.99
Publisher: WENHAM MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA CAMP BANKS LOUISIANA, 1862
Seller ID: 00MV126
Condition: Very Good+
On offer is a small archive of 3 manuscript letters handwritten by Amos B. George, Co. A 48th Regt. Mass. Volunteers, two written in 1862 from Camp Lander in Wenham, Mass. and one written in 1863 from Camp Banks, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 5 x 8 (folded sheets), 10 pages total; with two original transmittal envelopes (postal cancel/ stamp removed from one envelope), with fine Civil War era content: [10/8/1862] "... We have got our uniforms now so that we are all ready for visitors, and I want you to be sure and come... I hope that we shall come down to Newburyport as a company, before we go, ... View more info
By: ARTHUR B. CREAGH and OTHER MEMBERS OF ADMIRAL BYRD'S ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
Price: $1,285.99
Publisher: SAN PEDRO CALIFORNIA CA, 1928
Seller ID: 000893
Condition: Good+
On offer is a fascinating vintage collection autograph materials, an ALS, clippings and maps of Congressional Medal of Honor winner Admiral Richard Byrd's First Antarctic Expedition (1928-30). Included are original newspaper clippings from The New York Times, including a full page from, May 19 1929, headline "What Byrd's Men Do In The Antarctic Night" with photographs of one of Byrd's planes, his two ships, the Headquarters Hut, the setting sun and radio equipment and antennas. Also included; an 8pp rotogravure section from May 4, 1930 illustrating "Admiral Byrd's Great Adventure i... View more info
By: AUBER FORESTIER, RASMUS B. ANDERSON
Price: $655.99
Publisher: CHICAGO, 1884
Seller ID: 0001956
Condition: Fair
On offer is a printed book titled the Norway Music Album - Norway's Folk Songs, Dances, etc., National Airs and Recent Compositions for Pianoforte and Solo Singing with a few Four Part Songs by Auber Forestier and Rasmus B. Anderson. Inscribed on the cover: J.S.Wing, Red Wing Minnesota December 1884. The 11½ x 9 inch book is in rough shape binding wise but the interiors are readable. Overall Fair. View more info
By: B. C. NIELSEN
Price: $2,285.99
Publisher: ROSE ISLAND, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, RI, 1885
Seller ID: 0009142
Condition: Good
On offer is a unique and interesting document from the history of war, weaponry, and the United States Navy. It is the “Report upon the Manufacture of Gun Cotton” produced by a seaman, B. C. Nielsen. The 16-page handwritten report, goes over a wide range of the creation, processing, and use of gun cotton. It begins by defining gun cotton as, “an explosive made from cotton; and is composed of Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, and is made by acting on cotton with nitric and sulphuric acids. It is only necessary to immerse pure dry cotton in a mixture of the purest and strongest nitri... View more info
By: B.B. LE TALL
Price: $2,355.99
Publisher: FLORENCE, NAPLES, DRESDEN, BERLIN, NORWAY,, 1886
Seller ID: 0001223
Condition: Good+
On offer is a super original 1886 manuscript travel diary handwritten by Mr. B.B. Le Tall an Englishman and an important railway engineer and surveyor [we list separately his travels to the Levant and a Railroad engineering journal of his work in Australia] writes a superbly detailed and comprehensive book of his travels to Italy, Switzerland, Tyrol, Dolomites, Riviera, Norway, Berlin, Dresden +++. Over 300 pages Mr. Le Tall writes an unparalleled journal beginning June 1886 as he travels through Europe to study the flora and fauna of the Alps [research finds that Le Tall was a botanist and wa... View more info
By: B.E. BONEY
Price: $249.99
Publisher: CINCINNATI [CINCINATTA] OHIO, 1842
Seller ID: 000936
Condition: Very Good
On offer is an original 1842 handwritten receipt wherein B.E. Boney writes that he has received his artificial leg as per agreed terms from John Shaw of Cincinatta [Cincinnati Ohio]. 8 x 4 in. VG+ View more info
By: B.F. CARR [?]
Price: $3,255.99
Publisher: READING DARBY PENNSYLVANIA PA, 1894
Seller ID: 0002082
Condition: Good
On offer is an original 1894 - 1900 Pennsylvania manuscript account book and financial diary of the secret fraternal order out of The Ancient Order of Knights of the Mystic Chain [AOKMC]. This unique book details six years of historical and important data of the Pennsylvania unit of the group. [While there are no specific indicators of ultimate ownership or responsibility for compiling the records a number of personal pieces of ephemera indicate a B.F. Carr as, at least, one of the main holders of the book.] This secret fraternal organization was founded in 1870s, in the traditions of King Art... View more info
By: B.H. PEABODY
Price: $2,055.99
Publisher: KINSMAN OHIO OH TRUMBULL COUNTY, 1866
Seller ID: 000744
Condition: Good
On offer is the handwritten manuscript diary and journal of B. H. Peabody of Kinsman Ohio. Mr. Peabody is a farmer and entrepreneur who, in this ledger style book, records his daily business dealings, visits, local events and the economics of the day. Beginning January 1st of 1866 he continues over 93 numbered pages until November 8th, 1867. There is a break between November 1st and December 31st 1866. A very, very hard working and obviously successful businessman, Mr. Peabody is also very pious, as is evidenced in his comments of the day - at one point he mentions preaching the funeral servic... View more info
By: BERNARD B. STONE
Price: $3,055.99
Publisher: ABOARD THE USS PROVIDENCE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1945
Seller ID: 0009085
Condition: Good
On offer is a “Diary of Trip to Europe,” by an enlisted soldier of the USS Providence (CL-82) almost immediately after the end of World War 2. The name on the back of the book is Bernard B. Stone. His address is listed as Bellflower, California and “Long Beach Army Air Base” is written under his name. This fascinating document, traces the entirety of activities and duties, everyday, of the officer from November 7th, 1945 to June 25, 1946. The ship departed Boston, and travels first to Piraeus, Greece, in December. Throughout the trip, the ship anchors at numerous cities and countries a... View more info
By: BERTRAM C. WATSON C.B., D.S.O [future VICE ADMIRAL]
Price: $685.99
Publisher: GLASGOW SCOTLAND, 1916
Seller ID: 000913
Condition: Very Good
On offer is superb original handwritten March 1916 letter, describing the sinking of a famous ship, written by a distinguished and decorated Royal Navy officer who would go on to become a Vice Admiral with active service in two wars. This officer had recently survived the sinking of the famous cruiser H.M.S. "Arethusa", flagship of Commodore Reginald Tyrwhitt, commander of Harwich Force. This letter provides details of the sinking of "Arethusa". At the time of writing this officer had just completed a period of survivors leave, and is back on duty in Scotland, participating in ... View more info
Price: $885.99
Publisher: MELITE'S BAY CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA, 1853
Seller ID: 0002371
Condition: Good
On offer is an interesting, original manuscript relic of mid 19th Century shipping and commerce handwritten by the renowned C B Pendleton noted in dispatches for his gallant help and aide to survivors of the shipping disaster at high seas on the cholera stricken 'San Francisco' while Pendleton was captain of the Lucy Thompson in 1857. This 1853 autographed letter [ALS] dated Melite's Bay [Cape Town South Africa] Sept of 1853 regarding his problems with setting out to sea because of the steamboat ballast, and decision not to transfer cotton to the steam boat Joseph Walker. He also mentions his ... View more info
![Image for 1950s ORIGINAL GROUP OF 200+ LETTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND EPHEMERA COMPILED BY AN AMERICAN NAVY CAPTAIN INVOLVED IN OPERATION STRIKE BACK WITH THE BARELY OUT OF IT'S INFANCY NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION [NATO]](/assets/images/product/0002434_0af618d685bdb75c4afc7249efd4fc20.jpg)
By: CAPTAIN HAROLD B. SAY et al
Price: $4,455.99
Publisher: NORFOLK VIRGINIA, 1955
Seller ID: 0002434
Condition: Good+
On offer is a large archive of 200+ letters, photos, documents and official American and NATO military ephemera relating to Captain Harold B. Say in Norfolk, Virginia and most dealing with Operation Strike Back a NATO operation planned in the event of a Soviet attack. Dated through the mid to late 1950s America and Western Europe were faced with a post World War II enemy. A cold War was in the making and the fears of a 'hot' war were constantly in the minds of citizens and the militaries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This group of papers offers a superbly unique opportunity for hi... View more info
Price: $955.99
Publisher: Boltonville, Vermont, 1936
Seller ID: 000039
Condition: Good+
This auction is for a pair of diaries handwritten by Addie B. Currier of Boltonville, Vermont. Addie B. Currier wrote her name in the front of this diary, as well as other personal information, such as height, weight, bust /corset size, waist size, etc. The diary is filled with writing - All of the days have a handwritten entry. No loose or missing pages. Addie is a poor speller, which adds charm to her writings - but please keep this in mind as the names in the diary may be spelled wrong. Some of the things Addie wrote about was the men cutting ice on the river, local events & tragedies, car... View more info
By: DAVID B. GRUBB
Price: $1,245.99
Publisher: GOSHEN SYRACUSE INDIANA ELKHART COUNTY CONCORD TWP, 1868
Seller ID: 000801
Condition: Good
On offer are three greatly filled diaries handwritten in 1868, 1872 and 1879 by David B. Grubb from Indiana. The earliest diary, 1868, reveals he lived in Goshen Indiana [Elkhart County, Concord Township]. In the later two diaries, 1872 & 1879, he had moved to Syracuse Indiana. Mr. Grubb is a cobbler for the most part but does labor for farmers and shopkeepers. He also loves his tobacco and beer and spends quite a bit of money on each on a weekly basis. Collectors of Indiana history will be pleased that Mr. Grubb writes daily and mentions names and places. He is a very dedicated diarist and se... View more info
By: DR. BRYAN C. (B.C.) WEST, JR., YALE L. SAFFRO et al
Price: $2,455.99
Publisher: SKOKIE ILLINOIS ELIZABETH CITY NEW JERSEY, 1985
Seller ID: 0002382
Condition: Good+
On offer is a super, fascinating group of hand drawn sketches with manuscript notes handwritten by 29 World War II 'flying aces', noted pilots of the US Air Force from both the War in Europe against the Nazis and the War in the Pacific against the Japanese. [There is an enclosed 1988 letter from Yale L. Saffro of the 80th Fighter Squadron to 'BC' detailing 29 pilots which we confirm but also find 2 index cards with autographs only.] This sensational manuscript relic of the air war in WWII was part of the holdings of esteemed collector [see BIO NOTES] Dr. Bryan C. (B.C.) West, Jr. (1928 - 1993)... View more info
By: E. POTWOROWSKI, G. WEETMAN, B. POISSON
Price: $655.99
Publisher: MONTREAL QUEBEC PQ CANADA, 1964
Seller ID: 0002384
Condition: Good
On offer is a fascinating, vintage manuscript relic of 1960s Montreal being a handmade softcover copy of Mountaineering around Montreal by E. Potworowski; G. Weetman; B. Poisson (Montreal Section: Alpine Club of Canada, April 1964). The book states: "An unofficial and preliminary attempt at a local guidebook for rock climbing, mountain walking, and camping." 35 pages including a fold-out map of Chico slab routes (Val David PQ). Single-sided photocopy of handwritten manuscript bound in stiff card stock wraps. Deaccessioned from the library of Boston's Appalachian Mountain Club, with usu... View more info
By: E.B. WILHELM
Price: $1,595.99
Publisher: FRANKLIN, MICHIGAN MI, 1927
Seller ID: 0002242
Condition: Good
On offer is an original, super 1927 manuscript diary used as a notebook handwritten by popular Franklin Michigan magician E.B. Wilhelm. Using a large page a day book by "Dodge Reports - Yearbook" for 1927 not as a diary but more of a catch-all wherein he details many technical matters of his performances and acts including running orders, load notes, prop lists, stage blocking, scripting, secret codes, jokes, poetry and more. Historians, researchers and collectors of the Magician's trade will find insight into Wilhelm's life, personality, passion and his particular stage styling as there are a... View more info
![Image for 1895 - 1897 ORIGINAL GROUP OF MANUSCRIPT LETTERS [6] HANDWRITTEN BY A YOUNG MAN KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH HIS MOTHER IN TENNESSEE WHILE HE WORKS HIS WAYS THROUGH THE TIMBERLANDS OF MISSISSIPPI](/assets/images/product/0002317_6dce184394d8146ebbbe5f5a5f2cd0ab.jpg)
By: EDWARD B. CURRIE
Price: $1,185.99
Publisher: Mississippi, TUPELO, 1895
Seller ID: 0002317
Condition: Very Good
On offer are six [6] charming, fascinating late 19th Century manuscript letters handwritten by Edward B. Currie who is working his way through Mississippi between 1895 to 1897 writing back home to Tennessee. Written in pencil the naïve letters all originate from different towns in Mississippi; Olive Branch, Byhalia (2), Tupelo, Amory, and Kelly written to his mother in Henning, Tennessee. The son appears to be with a work crew of some type likely timber or logging business. He mentions that Artesian is a town with 2 negroes to 1 white. Also says that they have a nice set of boys in his crew b... View more info
