History, Law, and Politics

Carlyle, Jane Welsh; Thomas Carlyle; David G. Ritchie [Editor]

Early Letters of Jane Welsh Carlyle Together with a Few of Later Years and Some of Thomas Carlyle.

London : Swan Sonnenschein & Co, 1889.

First edition of this collection of letters reflecting Victorian life. Octavo, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, and tissue-guarded frontispiece. In very good condition. Clipped newspaper article regarding Edinburgh University acquiring the collection of forty originalContinue reading "Early Letters of Jane Welsh Carlyle Together with a Few of Later Years and Some of Thomas Carlyle."

Cannon, Richard

Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers. Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of its Subsequent Services to 1849.

London : Parker, Furnivall, & Parker, 1849.

First edition of this official chronicle of the twenty-first regiment’s origins, campaigns, and traditions. Octavo, original publisher’s red cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front penal, triple ruling and detailing stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, engraved title page vignette, illustrated with three hand colored lithographic plates. In very goodContinue reading "Historical Record of the Twenty-First Regiment, or the Royal North British Fusiliers. Containing an Account of the Formation of the Regiment in 1678, and of its Subsequent Services to 1849."

Peters, James Punnett

Nippur or Explorations and Adventures on the Euphrates: The Narrative of the University of Pennsylvania Expedition to Babylonia in the Years 1888-1890.

New York and London : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1897.

First edition of this detailed account of the University of Pennsylvania’s 1888–1890 expedition to Babylonia. Octavo, two volumes, original publisher’s red cloth with gilt titles to the spine, front panel vignette of an Egyptian hieroglyph stamped in gilt, top edges gilt, tissue-guarded frontispieces, illustrated with maps, including folding and a pocket map in the rearContinue reading "Nippur or Explorations and Adventures on the Euphrates: The Narrative of the University of Pennsylvania Expedition to Babylonia in the Years 1888-1890."

Pershing, John J. [President Herbert Hoover]

John J. Pershing Autograph Letter Signed to President Herbert Hoover.

1931.

Autograph letter signed by the heroic Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces to President Herbert Hoover. Octavo, one page on John J. Pershing’s personal letterhead, handwritten, and dated February 23, 1931. The letter reads in full, “The President, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. President: It was very kind of you to remember me with such aContinue reading "John J. Pershing Autograph Letter Signed to President Herbert Hoover."

Wollstonecraft, Mary

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects.

London : Printed For J. Johnson, 1792.

First edition of this landmark work—among the earliest and most influential feminist manifestos—presenting a groundbreaking critique of the social and educational structures that enforced women’s subordination. Octavo, original boards, sympathetically rebacked, printed spine label. [Windle A5a; PMM 242; Goldsmiths’ 15367]. In very good condition with scattered toning. Housed in a custom clamshell box. Exceptionally rareContinue reading "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects."

The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues; and With the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty’s Special Command. Appointed to be Read in Churches.

Cambridge : Printed by John Burges Printer to the University, 1798.

Exquisitely bound 18th century Cambridge University printing of the Holy Bible. Octavo, sumptuously bound in full contemporary straight grain morocco with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt border with floral scrolling, corner medallions and fleurons to the front and rear panels, tan and blackContinue reading "The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues; and With the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty’s Special Command. Appointed to be Read in Churches."

Davis, Angela Y; John Abt; Franklin Alexander; Kendra Alexander; Bettina Aptheker; James Baldwin; Margaret Burnham; Robert Chrisman; John Clutchette; Fleeta Drumgo; Ericka Huggins; Robert Kaufman; George Jackson; Fania Davis Jordan; Ruchell Magee; Howard Moore Jr; Huey P. Newton; Eve Pell; Bobby Seale; The Soledad Brothers; Foreward by Julian Bond

If They Come in the Morning: Voices of Resistance.

New York : The Third Press, 1971.

First edition of this bold collection of essays written by victims of political imprisonment. Octavo, original black cloth. Boldly signed by Angela Davis on the title page. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Barbara Kohn Isaac. Author photograph by Stephen Shames.

Sarmiento de Gamboa, Pedro

Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes Por el Capitan Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa En los anos de 1579. y 1580.

Madrid : En la Imprenta Real de la Gazeta, 1768.

Rare first edition of Sarmiento’s account of his 1579–1580 survey of the Straits of Magellan. Octavo, bound in full contemporary marbled calf with gilt tooling to the spine, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges speckled red, illustrated with 3 folding views. Headland 35. Hill 267. Sabin 77094. Stamp of Jose JimenezContinue reading "Viage al Estrecho de Magallanes Por el Capitan Pedro Sarmiento de Gamboa En los anos de 1579. y 1580."

Churchill, Winston S

Marlborough: His Life and Times.

London : George G. Harrap & Company, 1933-36.

Rare original publisher’s advance proofs of the first edition of the first three volumes of Churchill’s important biography of his notable ancestor, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Octavo, 3 volumes, original wrappers, illustrated with, maps, plans, plates and document facsimiles. In very good condition with Vol. II in a good dust jacket, possibly aContinue reading "Marlborough: His Life and Times."

Clinton, President William Jefferson [Bill] [Madeleine Albright]

Selected Remarks.

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Collection of speeches and addresses from the 47th president of the United States, all first edition; from the library of Secretary Madeleine Albright. Octavo, seven volumes, original cloth and wrappers. Secretary Madeline K. Albright’s bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume. Association copies, inscribed by the President in ‘Selected Remarks 2017’ on the titleContinue reading "Selected Remarks."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Duodecimo, bound with twine between two wood blocks carved with ornate patterns and hand-painted miniatures to the verso of each board with depictions of the Crucifixion of Jesus and the Arrest of Jesus, parchment manuscript in black and red ink. The book measures 4.25 inches in height by inchesContinue reading "Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible."

Duke, Charlie [John F. Kennedy]

Charlie Duke Signed John F. Kennedy Photograph.

2520.

Oversized photograph of President John F. Kennedy delivering his famous speech on September 12, 1962, about landing on the moon before 1970. Boldly signed by astronaut Charlie Duke in silver felt tip with a lengthy inscription from Kennedy’s speech that reads in full, “‘We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go toContinue reading "Charlie Duke Signed John F. Kennedy Photograph."

Gilman [Stetson], Charlotte Perkins

Concerning Children.

Boston : Small, Maynard & Company, 1900.

First edition of this book on child rearing. Octavo, original blue pictorial cloth. The dedication copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page to her daughter Katharine, who the book is dedicated to, “First copy received- to Katharine from Mother. Dec. 10th 1900.” Additionally inscribed in pencil by Katharine with her Pasadena address onContinue reading "Concerning Children."

Miles, General Nelson A

Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles: Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War or From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development and Progress of Our Great Western Empire.

Chicago : The Werner Company, 1896.

Publisher’s deluxe first edition of this autobiography of a great military general; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Quarto, bound in full crushed morocco with gilt titles to the front panel, images of a cannon and trumpet stamped in blind, all edges gilt, gilt patterned floral endpapers, tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of General Nelson A.Continue reading "Personal Recollections and Observations of General Nelson A. Miles: Embracing a Brief View of the Civil War or From New England to the Golden Gate and the Story of His Indian Campaigns with Comments on the Exploration, Development and Progress of Our Great Western Empire."

Fergusson, Alexander

The Laird of Lag: A Life-Sketch.

Edinburgh : Printed for David Douglas, 1886.

First edition of this biographical study of Sir Robert Grierson of Lag. Octavo, original publisher’s navy blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine, horseshoe stamped in gilt to the front panel, top edge gilt, title page vignette, with black and white illustrations. In good condition. Ownership stamp to the verso of the front freeContinue reading "The Laird of Lag: A Life-Sketch."

Marshman, Joshua [Confucius]

The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. [The Analects of Confucius].

Serampore : Printed at the Mission Press, 1809.

First English translation of the Analects of Confucius printed at Serampore, the first major center of English printing in Chinese. Quarto, Vol. I [all published], bound in modern half calf, gilt-lettered morocco spine label, gilt stamping to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, half-title, 4pp. errata, Chinese and English text, without theContinue reading "The Works of Confucius; Containing the Original Text, With a Translation. [The Analects of Confucius]."

Mansfield, J. Carroll [William T. Sherman]

Kit Carson.

Cleveland, Ohio : The World Syndicate Publishing Co, 1933.

First edition of this biographical history of a frontier legend in pictures; from the library of Philemon Tecumseh Sherman. Oblong 48mo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with depictions of the life of Kit Carson on each page. P. T. Sherman’s bookplate tipped in. In very good condition with toning and some splitting to the exterior hinge.Continue reading "Kit Carson."

Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

Human Work.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1904.

First edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ground breaking work and what she considered “her greatest work” (New York Times). Octavo, original cloth, ‘Lady Merton, Colonist’ advertising pamphlet laid in. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “C.P. Gilman lent June 12, 1934.” Very good in the rare original dust jacket. Loss and dampstainingContinue reading "Human Work."

Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Uncle Tom’s Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly.

Boston and Cleveland : John P. Jewett and Jewett, Proctor & Worthington, 1852.

First edition, first issue of the author’s classic work. Octavo, two volumes, bound in full brown morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, striped endpapers, illustrated with title vignettes and sixContinue reading "Uncle Tom’s Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly."

Howe, Henry [William T. Sherman]

Historical Collections of Ohio.

Columbus : Henry Howe & Son, 1889-1891.

Centennial edition of this general and local history of the state of Ohio; from the library of William Tecumseh Sherman. Royal octavo, three volumes bound into two, original publisher’s binding, botanical endpapers, gilt titles to the spine, gilt seal of Ohio to the front panel, frontispiece of the author to Vol. I and of Sherman’sContinue reading "Historical Collections of Ohio."

Armstrong, Neil

Neil Armstrong Signed Americans on Moon Chicago Tribune.

Chicago : Chicago Tribune, 1969.

1969 Chicago Tribune with the headline “Americans on Moon! Eagle Has Landed – Armstrong.” The article was commemorating the moon landing from the day before and is dated Monday, July 21, 1969. Boldly signed by Neil Armstrong in blue ink to the left of the headline. Triple matted and framed. In very good condition withContinue reading "Neil Armstrong Signed Americans on Moon Chicago Tribune."

Handel, George Frideric and Charles Jennens

Messiah. An Oratorio. As it is Performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market. Set to Music by Mr. Handel.

[London] : Sold at the Theatre only, [1769].

Rare 18th century printing of the Handel’s Messiah as it was performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market. Ocravo, bound in contemporary wrappers. Handel composed Messiah in 1741. It was first performed in Dublin in 1742 and received its London premiere a year later. After an initially modest public reception, the oratorio gained in popularity,Continue reading "Messiah. An Oratorio. As it is Performed at the Theatre Royal in the Hay-Market. Set to Music by Mr. Handel."

Salisbury, Harrison E

American in Russia.

New York : Harper, 1955.

First edition of this work by the legendary journalist. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Harrison Salisbury on the half-title page. Very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

Catton, Bruce

Mr. Lincoln’s Army; Glory Road; A Stillness At Appomattox.

New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1951-53.

First editions of each volume in the author’s acclaimed Army of the Potomac trilogy. Octavo, original cloth, cartographic endpapers. Mr. Lincoln’s Army and Glory Road are presentation copies, inscribed by the author on the half-title and title pages. Each volume is near fine in very good to near fine dust jackets. An exceptionally rare setContinue reading "Mr. Lincoln’s Army; Glory Road; A Stillness At Appomattox."