[Martinsburg]: From the "Martinsburg Statesman" July 3, 1877. [4] pp. Folded leaf. Attractive vignette of the Martinsburg Court-House on title page, small map on page [2]. Near Fine. A rare booster pamphlet for this town of 7000, "the county seat of Berkeley County." It was printed, not only to attract..... More
[Frederick County, Maryland: 1790s-1810s]. Small broadside, 5" x 7.5", untrimmed, manuscript. Very Good. More
[Baltimore? 1864]. Broadside ticket, 2-3/4" x 5-1/4". List of delegates. One tiny spot of foxing on outermost edge. Very Good. The Constitution of 1864, adopted in an extremely close vote, responded to President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which had no effect in the Loyal State of Maryland. Additionally, Maryland's existing Constitution..... More
[Hagerstown? 1840]. Folded leaf, 7-3/4" x 9-5/8." Printed text on first page, in two columns, with names of members of the Harrison Central Committee for Washington County printed in type; above printed invitation: "Dear Sir:- You are earnestly and respectfully invited to attend the above Convention and Festival..." Signed in..... More
[Annapolis: 1793]. Folio sheet, folded to 8-1/2" x 13-1/4". [4] pp. Caption title as issued. Old folds, some foxing along folds and margins, else Very Good. Docketed in manuscript on blank portion of last page: "Negatived by the Senate- Nov. 1793." The Bill, which failed to pass the Maryland..... More
Elephant folio printed broadsheet, completed in neat ink manuscript and signed by Captain Charles N. Hunt and Captain George Nelson. Old folds, several fold splits repaired, minor loss. Else Very Good. The 39th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry was organized at Camp Stanton in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, August 13 through September 2, 1862..... More
Stoughton [MA]: "Sentinel" Job Printing Office, 1863. Printed Broadside, 10-1/2" x 14-1/2." Spotted, toned, lower half of left margin trimmed to text. Old fold split repaired. Fair. Probably a unique survival of Civil War recruiting efforts in this Massachusetts town. The Stoughton Town Offices were located in Chemung Hall..... More
Pembroke [MA]: 1864. Manuscript Broadside, 7-3/4" x 9-3/4." Written in ink on lined paper, many words underlined. Old folds a couple of short tears. Docketed on verso, "War Meeting Notice." Good. [offered with] TWO OTHER MANUSCRIPT BROADSIDES, IN SIMILAR CONDITION. One headed, "Notice!" and dated June 7, 1864; the other..... More
Boston: Eastburn's Press, [1841]. Broadside, 13-3/4" x 22". Printed in three columns separated by rules. Signed at the end in type by Thos. Kinnicutt and 39 others [including Edw. Dickinson, father of Emily Dickinson]. Mild spotting, Very Good. This rare Massachusetts broadside endorses the Whig program and its candidates for..... More
[Boston: 1757?]. Broadside, 7 1/2" x 12 1/2." With seal [which obscures a few letters at the top]. Printed tax assessment instructions, completed in manuscript, ordering Gray to levy upon Joseph Power, the Constable of Greenwich, the amount of 7 pounds, 3 shillings, and two pence, which he was required..... More
[Boston: 1745?]. Broadside, 7 1/2" x 12 1/2." With seal. Printed tax assessment instructions, completed in manuscript, ordering Foye to levy upon Joshua Dickinson, the Constable of Hatfield, the amount of 41 pounds, 14 shillings, the amount which he was required to collect as assessments from the inhabitants of Hatfield..... More
[Boston: 1806]. Printed broadside, wide inner margin, 13" x 16.5," completed in manuscript. Very Good. Instructing the Town of Wiscasset to assess a tax on its residents of $424.00; and an additional tax of $112.00 for the pay of Representatives. Dated April 12, 1806. More
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[Boston: Thomas Adams, 1793]. Folio broadside, 8-1/4" x 13-1/2". Signed twice in type by John Hancock, and twice in manuscript by John Avery, Junior, Secretary. Old folds with some light splitting but no text affected. Paper seal obscures several words. "Wrentham" is inserted in two blank portions of the printed..... More
Worcester: Tyler & Seagrave, Book and Job Printerss, [c. 1865-1868]. Broadside, approximately 6" x 9". Mounted in a cardboard frame behind polyethylene film. Printed in bold black ink using several different typsettings. Old folds, a few very small holes along folds [no text loss]. Minor soiling. Good+. Helen Western [1843-1868]..... More
New York: Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. [1864]. Broadside lithograph, 13-1/4" x 17-3/4". Light soiling to far margins, Very Good. "Democratic presidential candidate George Brinton McClellan is lampooned as an incompetent military leader. He sits in a saddle mounted on the boom of the Union ironclad vessel..... More
[np: 1864]. Broadside wood engraving, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4". Fine. This rare, sympathetic wood engraving of 1864 Democratic presidential candidate McClellan depicts him, weary from battle, sitting outdoors, wearing his military uniform, his hat and coat removed. In the lower margin is printed the following text: "McClellan.---After the first Battle of..... More
[New York: 1900]. Narrow folio broadside, 4-1/4" x 20-3/4." Old folds, a couple of shallow closed margin tears repaired. Very Good. The debate between President McKinley and Senator Hoar focused on American imperialism, particularly in the Philippines. After conclusion of the Spanish-American War, President McKinley decided to annex the Philippines..... More
[Berlin, CT? c. 1840s]. Broadside, generously margined, 8" x 11-1/4." Several closed margin tears. Lightly dusted. Good+. A rare Connecticut broadside, in which "A Mechanic," claiming that he "has always belonged to the Whig party and have never voted any other ticket," plans "to vote the Democratic ticket this spring."..... More
[Washington: 1821]. Folio, caption title [as issued]. [3], [1 blank] pp. Untrimmed, lightly folded, Near Fine. Meigs signs in type at the end, as Commissioner of the General Land Office. The Notice informs purchasers of public lands that they are entitled to remissions of interest and a discount from..... More
Broadside, 7.5" x 9.5", printed on blue paper using different typsettings. Two horizontal folds, short closed tear [no text loss]. Docketted on verso. Good+ or Very Good. Signed in type by John B. Jervis and Edwin C. Litchfield. The Resolution is printed after the explanation of the need for a...... More
[Colorado: c.1915]. 5-1/2" x 8-3/4". Printed form on pink paper, completed in ink manuscript, two holes punched at top. Very Good. Ernest George Ahl, age 19, born in Sweden and residing at 214 No. 4 St., V[ictor], lists his occupation as trammer, and claims eleven months' experience at Stratton's..... More
Claiborne County, MS: 1845. Folio manuscript broadside, 8" x 13", in a neat, legible hand. With a detailed plat drawing at head. Lightly tanned and worn. Small corner tear costing a couple of letters. A few expert tape repairs to fold splits [no text loss]. Good+. The document shows..... More
[Copiah County, MS: 1877]. Broadside, 4-1/4" x9-1/4". Illustration of American Screaming Eagle at head of title. Light wear, Very Good. The unrecorded and probably unique political ticket is from Copiah County, Mississippi: the candidates on the underticket-- Sheriff, County Treasurer, Assessor, and Surveyor-- were all from Copiah County. They..... More
[Mississippi Territory: 1814]. Broadside injunction, oblong 11.5" x 7.25". Printed with names, dates and details in manuscript. The signature 'Theodore Stark' appears in the left margin. Theodore Stark was a notary in the Mississippi Territory. Tanned, light wear, Very Good. This is a rare legal writ from the Superior Court..... More
[Racine? Virginia City? 1880s?]. Broadside, 8.5" x 11". Brilliant illustration of the Mitchell Wagon in red and green colors, at the head of the broadside. The name and address of the Buford Company of Virginia City, Montana, Agents for the Mitchell Wagon, are in red type. Printed with different typesettings..... More