Map. Engraving. Image measures 9.5" x 8", sheet measures 10.75" x 8.25". Some wear and small tears to edges, with two small repairs to back. Shows some toning and foxing. In very good condition. Nice small map illustrating the gulf stream and trade winds. More
Uncommon full signature: "Charles E. Hooker - Mississippi", most likely executed while serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives, on a 5.5" x 2" pages. Fine condition. American secessionist who was dispatched by the state of Mississippi to South Carolina as a secession commissioner and destribed as a "fire-eater" of the most ultra disunion stripe. He later entered the Confederate States Army rising in rank to Captain in the First Regiment of Mississippi Light Artillery and..... More
London: Enitharmon Press, 1979. 54 pages. Slim 8vo, blue cloth, dust wrapper. London: Enitharmon Press, 1979. First edition. A near fine copy. More
1863. 1 page, 7.25 x 4.5 inches, May 6, 1863 (6:30 A.M.) -- a rare "original" Circular, drafted by William H. Lawrence (Aide-de-Camp to General Hooker & future Civil War General), dictated moments after General Hooker recrossed the Rappahannock River in retreat from his devastating defeat at the battle of Chancellorsville, in full: "General Headquarters tonight will be at the old Camp near Falmouth. Corps commanders will send a staff officer for orders at 6 P.M. to report their locations..... More
Mobile, AL: 1885. 1 page, 9.5 x 6 inches, Mobile, Alabama, April 12, 1885. Signed "Richard H. Wilmer" in his difficult-to-read handwriting, responding to an inquiry concerning church policy, in part: "...I report that it is out of my power to join the information sought in your letter of the 6th instant. Right Reverend Dr. Perry, Bishop, is his holiness of the American Church..." Natural folds; near fine condition. The second bishop of Alabama in the Episcopal Church. He was..... More
Just a note to tell you I received "The Hierarchie of the Blessed Angells" yesterday in fine shape and I am very happy with such a fine copy. Best regards
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