Category: 19th Century Ephemera

LATE 19th CENTURY CLIPPED AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE OF FAMED ABOLITIONIST AND FOUNDER OF THE ANTI-IMPERIALIST LEAGUE

Price: $169.99

Publisher: USA, : 1899

Seller ID: 0MV182

Condition: Very Fine

[ABOLITIONIST] EDWARD ATKINSON [1827-1905) was a founder of the Anti-Imperialist League. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. In the decade before the Civil War, Atkinson was a successful entrepreneur as an executive of some of the leading cotton mills of New England. Later he was head of the Boston insurance company. He also fought against slavery by supporting the Free-Soil Party and a Boston committee to aid escaped slaves. Growing weary of compromise, he soon began raising money to pay for rifles and ammunition to support the insurgent guerrilla force of John Brown. Circa late 19th cen...
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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

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

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 bu...
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1860s - 1870s CORRESPONDENCE ARCHIVE LOT OF TWENTY-ONE (21) MANUSCRIPT HANDWRITTEN LETTERS SENT TO NOTED CIVIL WAR VETERAN HENRY H. HANNAN BY TWO OTHER NOTED VETERANS

By: EDWARD SEHON (19) AND RICHARD HOMER MEAD (2)

Price: $3,455.99

Publisher: MANSON WEST VIRGINIA SWANN CREEK OHIO WV OH, : 1863

Seller ID: 000080

Condition: Very Good+

Superb archive of 21 handwritten manuscript letters with great historical content. Nineteen [19] letters (2 exceptions of the 21) are dated circa 1860s, and many during the civil war years. All of the letters have the month and day they were written, but only nine of them have the year. Of those nine there is July 15th 1861, Oct. 14th & Nov. 5th 1862, March 7th 1863, June 1st 1863, Feb. 10th 1866, April 20 1866, June 9 1866, and Oct. 3rd 1877. All of the other letters are written with headings and the same paper that coincide with the letters that have the dates above, so it is easy to assume ...
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1891 HANDWRITTEN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS] BY SON OF RALPH WALDO EMERSON

By: EDWARD WALDO EMERSON

Price: $545.99

Publisher: CONCORD MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA, : 1891

Seller ID: 0001032

Binding: Manuscript

Condition: Good

On offer is a very nice 2 pp handwritten manuscript letter authored by Edward Waldo Emerson (1844 -1930) dated Concord Dec. 8th 1891. This letter from the son of Ralph Waldo Emerson to Judge H.L. Buck responding to a letter he wrote him. Interesting content as Emerson mentions the book 'Unity' and mentions of Unity Clubs and his lectures. Signed boldly on second page Edward W. Emerson. 4 1/2" X 6 3/4". Save for some slight tears at folds this would be VG. Interesting piece of Ameicana.; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; Shot Heard round the World, Poetry, Thoreau, Personal, Memoir, H...
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YEAR 9 OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION ELECTION RULES AND NOMINATION FORM

By: ELECTIONS COMMUNALE

Price: $199.99

Publisher: France, : 1801

Seller ID: 0JT45B

Binding: Manuscript

Condition: Very Good+

Impressive, large folio document on watermarked paper outlining a variety of legals steps, dispositions and observations all with regard to the elections of year 9 of the revolution. This nomination form is unused but has an unidentifiable signature and short handwritten note on the front page.
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1897 Original Manuscript Diary Handwritten by a Hard Working, Hard Driving but Sickly Oklahoma Man Who Would One Day Publish a Noted Newspaper Only to End His Own Life in its Offices

By: ELI ADMIRE

Price: $2,185.99

Publisher: OILTON GUEDA SPRINGS OKLAHOMA OK, : 1897

Seller ID: 0002059

Condition: Good

On offer is a fascinating late 19th Century manuscript Oklahoma diary handwritten mostly by Eli Admire, as the ownership inscription states. Eli, we believe, was at the time of the writing 19 years old [bio information to follow]. We also believe that Eli's father or mother may also have contributed a few pages when the writing changes and there is a reference made to sending Eli someplace. Eli is an interesting but ill-fated fellow: a business person who writes of checking on his 'Sandpiper Farm' and bemoaning his shiftless renter; a pious person staying quiet at home and reading on the day o...
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1870 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY OF A YOUNG ROCHESTER AREA SCHOOL AGE WOMAN

By: ELLA ????

Price: $595.99

Publisher: WEST RIVER ROCHESTER NEW YORK NY, : 1870

Seller ID: 000976

Binding: Leather

Condition: Good+

On offer is a lovely trip back to pioneer America in the form of a diary of Ella of West River, in the Rochester area of western New York state wherein she spends a great deal of time visiting, doing chores and socializing. She rarely fails to mention by full name and frequently the birthdays of everyone in her area. Many, many dozens of names including: Whitman, Clayton, Pierce, George Howe, Churchill, Goddard, Dr. Bark, Preacher Brooks of Weston, Dr. Lowell, Mr. Stuart, Mrs. Stoodley, Marion Thompson, 18, Mr. Hunts, Emma Woods, Mrs. Robertson, Mr. Willey, Mr. Buxton, Ella F. Thompson, Ella C...
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1878 - 1881 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN ISOLATED PIONEER WOMAN LIVING THE HARD LIFE AS THE WIFE AND MOTHER OF MEN WHO WORK AND SAIL THE WATERS OF LAKE ONTARIO

By: EMILY C. DINGMAN

Price: $2,485.99

Publisher: THREE MILE BAY POINT PENINSULA NEW YORK, : 1878

Seller ID: 0001365

Condition: Fair

On offer is an intriguing manuscript diary handwritten by Emily C. Dingman who was the wife of Abraham B. Dingman of 3 Mile Bay and Point Peninsula in upstate New York on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Using an 1876 diary, but overwriting somewhat illiterately, in a very small yet legible hand, Emily makes some entries in the 1870s but for the most part she writes for the full years of 1880 and 1881and it is packed full. Historians and collectors of this very isolated area will be hard pressed to find a more detailed picture of life as she tells of ships on the bay or the men traveling to ...
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Image for 1871 - 1883 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN POETRY AND LITERARY MUSINGS SOME PRO CONFEDERATE BY A NOTED SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER AND DOLL MAKING PIONEER

1871 - 1883 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT JOURNAL OF SOUTHERN POETRY AND LITERARY MUSINGS SOME PRO CONFEDERATE BY A NOTED SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER AND DOLL MAKING PIONEER

By: EMMA LOUISA CHITTY

Price: $2,055.99

Publisher: WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA OLD SALEM NC, : 1871

Seller ID: 0002301

Condition: Good

On offer is a super, charming relic of southern literary musings and reflections dated 1871 through 1883 handwritten by noted and beloved teacher who taught Latin, mathematics and needlework at the Salem Female Academy in Old Salem, North Carolina, Emma Louisa Chitty (1848-1919). The 23 year old Moravian woman from the enclave in Old Salem she is best remembered as a pioneering doll maker and creator of the rare cloth doll known as "Miss Chitty". Additionally, Emma Chitty was instrumental in the design of the original "Maggie Bessie doll", an iconic doll named after Old Salem M...
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1856 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT MEMORIAL ALBUM OF POETRY INTIMATE THOUGHTS, LOVELY POETRY AND SOME SAD GOODBYES: A LOVELY TREASURE OF ANTEBELLUM TIMES IN NEW ORLEANS

By: EMMA M. SLACK

Price: $895.99

Publisher: NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA LA NEW YORK, : 1856

Seller ID: 000921

Binding: Decorative Cloth

Condition: Fair

On offer is the original handwritten book: "THE PRIZE ALBUM" a book belonging to Miss Emma M. Slack of New Orleans, dated March 16, 1856 with entries by her friends, schoolmates and loved ones. Many dozens of entries, lovely calligraphy, this is a true treasure of antebellum times in the old South. She was popular enough to cause a number of people to write affectionate poetry and prose to her in this book. Signatures include - Hattie P. H. W. F. Bailey, Marnie N. Trowbridge, F. Jackson, Myrtilla Florance, Madame Candais, Augustine, W. F. G. Schirmer, Carmen Atocha, Rowena Melovna Lock...
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1899 ORIGINAL TYPED LETTER SENT BY THE U.S. SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR ETHAN A. HITCHCOCK TO THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. EMBASSY IN RUSSIA, DISCUSSING THE UPCOMING 1900 PARIS WORLD’S FAIR AND U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS

By: ETHAN A. HITCHCOCK [to HERBERT H.D. PEIRCE]

Price: $1,155.99

Publisher: WASHINGTON D.C., [to ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA0, : 1899

Seller ID: 0009153

Condition: Very Good+

On offer is an interesting letter sent by Ethan A. Hitchcock, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior under Presidents William McKinley and Herbert H. D. Peirce, a the First Secretary of the U.S. Embassy in St. Petersburg, Russia. The letterhead reads, “Department of the Interior, Washington.” and is dated, “September 25, 1899.” The letter is two pages long and concerns a few different subjects. Firstly, Mr. Hitchcock extends pleasantries towards Mr. Peirce, saying, “we are glad to know of the arrival of the Friesland, and presume that you and the family are safely established...” He then lets give...
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1860s - 1880s COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL POSTMARKS: A BOOK OF AMERICAN POSTAL HISTORY

By: F.R. CURTIS

Price: $2,285.99

Publisher: NAUBUC, CONNECTICUT, : 1860

Seller ID: 0001777

Condition: Good

On offer is a super, unique and original 19th Century philatelic relic illustrating the growth of the U.S. postal system being an early U.S.A. postmark collection. This antique, novel book of 70+ pages of postmarks of varying density and ranging from the early 1860s through 1880s over approximately 96 hand numbered pages shows an ownership stamp on the fep stating 'F.R. Curtis, Naubuc, Ct.' The rare collection even includes some precious Confederate marks and many State capitals. As one would expect given the size of some States the relative quantity of marks in the album demonstrate the growt...
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1849 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT STATEMENT OF MR. MYERS DETAILING THE MOOD OF THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY AND POLITICS BY A BUSY TAVERN OWNER, LAND HOLDER AND MASON FROM GEORGETOWN IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

By: for JOHN MYERS

Price: $1,455.99

Publisher: FREDERICK COUNTY, : 1849

Seller ID: 0002093

Condition: Fair

On offer is a fascinating pre Civil War era handwritten statement given by a Mr. Myers, likely John Myers, of the Georgetown section of the District of Columbia. He was a tavern owner, land owner and Mason from Georgetown. Economic and political conditions are discussed in the statement. The two page, on one leaf, 54 line, 1849 testament begins: "Mr. Myers was here and gave his statement. Geo. Town seems to be more depressed than ever all accts from there state it to be extremely dull…" The unknown writer goes on to note from Myers oral statement that the Tavern now rents for $250…$50 ...
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1872 - 1886 SMALL ARCHIVE OF 4 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LETTERS DETAILING WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY

By: FRANCES MESSER, EMMA C. HAYWARD, ADDIE et al

Price: $885.99

Publisher: WOODS HOLE MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA, : 1872

Seller ID: 0001121

Condition: Very Good+

On offer is a small archive of four [4] letters manuscript handwritten and dated from Woods Hole Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts dates include 1872, 1884, 1885 and 1886 to Mrs. Messer with a variety of super local content and names, including: 1885 Christmas celebration at The Hall and description of tree and decorations; 1884 Democratic election festivities with band, procession, rows of Chinese lanterns; sad death of Cousin Owen. Correspondents: Daughter Frances; friends Addie and Mason; Emma C. Hayward. Approx. 24pp. Overall VG+.
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1826 - 1845 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT COBBLER'S LEDGER AND SUPER RELIC OF NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMERCE AND ECONOMY

By: FRANCIS PINGREE

Price: $1,345.99

Publisher: SUNAPEE MASSACHUSETTS MASS MA, : 1826

Seller ID: 0001124

Condition: Good

On offer is a super manuscript ledger with entries dated between 1826 -1845 handwritten by Francis Pingree of Sunapee, New Hampshire. Pingree's main business was as a shoe maker and cobbler but he was also a day laborer and his entries reflect the hardscrap daily life an economy in early 19th century America, with services rendered including: mending shoes, bricking chimney, carting earth, working on highway, haying and much more. The ledger also has many entries for items purchased, including cheese, rum, honey, and much more. The many, many dozens of names will delight local historians...
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1866 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT LETTER DISCUSSING THE HURRICANE AND SHIPWRECK OF THE FAMED PADDLE-WHEEL STEAMER THE EVENING STAR TO HIS BROTHER ABOARD THE CUSHING

By: Fred O. Hichbe

Price: $449.99

Publisher: STOCKTON MAINE ME, : 1866

Seller ID: 00MV183

Condition: Very Good

On offer is a super maritime letter handwritten by Fred O. Hichbe of Stockton, Maine, Nov. 4, 1866, 2-1/2 pp, 8vo. He writes to his brother Will who is a sailor aboard a ship called the Cushing [Fred's father may well be the Captain as Fred relates details the Father has passed on regarding the difficulty of the voyage], probably an officer who suffers the hurricane that caused the famous loss of the paddle steamer Evening Star which Fred relates to Will as it appears Will was on the same route from New York to New Orleans. HISTORICAL NOTE: Early on the morning of October 3rd, 1866, the paddle...
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1899 ORIGINAL TYPED MANUSCRIPT REPORT MADE FOR THE PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING THE MORTALITY OF POTTERY CRAFTSMEN

By: FREDERICK L. HOFFMAN

Price: $1,295.99

Publisher: USA, : 1899

Seller ID: 0001829

Condition: Good+

On offer is a fascinating relic of late 19th Century medical analysis specific to craftsmen of pottery being a typed manuscript titled the "Final Report on Mortality and Disease Liability of Potters". It is dated Dec. 21 1899. The cover is handwritten but the document is typed, and all tied together with ribbons at the top. It is 124 pages long and last page is signed by FL Hoffman [Frederick L. Hoffman, LLD 1865 - 1946] of the Prudential Life Insurance Company, in their statistical department, He was a leader in Government Health Policy during this period. The condition is good for i...
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c1890s ORIGINAL,UNIQUE, MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS] HANDWRITTEN BY THE NOTED NORWEGIAN POET

By: FRITS THAULOW

Price: $1,145.99

Publisher: London England, : 1890

Seller ID: 0001413

Condition: Very Good

On offer is a charming, original manuscript letter undated though assuredly circa 1890s handwritten and boldly signed by Norwegian artist, Frits Thaulow. Sent from the Princes Hotel in London to a Mr. Edwin Davies [as mentioned in the body of the letter] Mr. Thaulow confirms his desire to meet and review the gentleman's collection. Collectors and historians of the artist will recognize that autograph and manuscript items in his hand are extraordinarily rare [at this writing we can find nothing else online]. BIO NOTES: Frits Thaulow (20 October 1847 - 5 November 1906) was a Norwegian impression...
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Image for 1885 ORIGINAL NINE PAGE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION REFINING COMPANY IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA TO HIS CORPORATE BANKERS IN CINCINNATI OHIO

1885 ORIGINAL NINE PAGE AUTOGRAPHED LETTER HANDWRITTEN BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNION REFINING COMPANY IN MONTGOMERY ALABAMA TO HIS CORPORATE BANKERS IN CINCINNATI OHIO

By: G.H. DUDLEY

Price: $895.99

Publisher: Montgomery Alabama AL, : 1885

Seller ID: 0002354

Condition: Good+

On offer is an interesting, original nine page manuscript letter dated July 20th 1885 handwritten cotton seed oil tycoon and president of the Union Refining Co of Montgomery G.H. Dudley to D.J. Fallis of the Merchant National Bank Cincinnati Ohio. The letter reads much like a report to the 'head office' rather than a separate corporate entity implying the state of the cotton business in the South and the important role played by Northern and Eastern banks. [We note that the corporate letterhead names a Jonathan T. Fallis as a Secretary of Union Refining Co of Montgomery and could not help wond...
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1820 MANUSCRIPT HANDWRITTEN JOURNAL: Annals of Curling Documenting the Early History of the Hamilton [Scotland] Curling Club Complete with Club Song - RARE EARLY RELIC OF THE ROARING GAME

By: Gavin Yuille

Price: $5,285.99

Publisher: HAMILTON SOUTH LANARKSHIRE SCOTLAND, : 1820

Seller ID: 000002B

Condition: Fair

On offer is an original 1820 handwritten account giving details of the start of the Curling Club in Hamilton, Scotland. The title page reads "Annals of Curling" by Gavin Yuille. Hamilton 1820, In November Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Seven years it was granted by the hon. Magistrates and town council that the Society of Curlers in Hamilton shall have full power and privilege to make and retain a loch of water". The six written pages tell of the start of the Society, who the members are and a curling Song of the group. Singularly unique ancient collectible of the sport. The book pr...
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Category: 19th Century Ephemera