States Dyckman, American Loyalist
Boston: Little Brown, 1980. Illustrated. 8vo, 1/2 maroon cloth backed yellow boards, d.w. slightly chipped. Boston: Little Brown, (1980). First Edition. Inscribed on the title page by the author. More
Boston: Little Brown, 1980. Illustrated. 8vo, 1/2 maroon cloth backed yellow boards, d.w. slightly chipped. Boston: Little Brown, (1980). First Edition. Inscribed on the title page by the author. More
New York: 1804. 2 pages (front and back), 8 x 6.25 inches, (New York), docketed in Charles Foote's hand, circa September 1804, to his brother, admonishing Aaron Burr and both participating "Seconds." in part: "...Mr. White or anybody else can do but little good by swearing at Burr. He has laid low the greatest man in America. Let him enjoy his triumph. I fancy his feelings are by no means available. He will die in obscurity and instead of having..... More
Washington: 1945. The last cabinet-level appointee to serve as Secretary of the Navy and the first United States Secretary of Defense. Important authentically signed partly printed document, a Certificate of Satisfactory Service "James Forrestal", as Secretary of the Navy. 8" X 10", with the addition of a hand-embossed blind-stamp Seal of the United States Navy, Washington, June 9th, 1945, presented to World War II spy and close confidante of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Captain Vincent Astor, ascertaining that the later..... More
New York: Ballantine Books, 2004. Illustrated in black and white. 206 pages, 8vo, black cloth-backed boards with a silver-stamped spine, dust wrapper. New York: Ballantine Books, (2004). First edition. Fine. Inscribed to Edith and Martin Segal on the half-title page: "For Edith & Marty, with gratitude and affection, Max 11/02/04." More
San Francisco: 1867. 4 pages (front and back), each two-page spread measuring 7 x 9 inches, San Francisco, January 18, 1867. Signed "Wm. H. French" as colonel, to a senator, inquiring why his promotion to brigadier general has been held up and mentioning General Grant, in part: "I have my appointment of Bvt. Brigadier here in possession why it was withheld at the War Office and by whom and what for? I will not hazard to say. On a communication..... More
Gibralter: 1816. 4 pages (front and back), 9 x 7 inches, Gibralter, November 7, 1816. Written by the brother of Vice-President Elbridge Gerry to his sister, Ann Gerry, describing some of the highlights of his trip to Italy, especially Syracuse and Malta, in part: "...a larger cave cut out of a solid rock, with an area fifty feet in height, at the summit of which, is a small room large enough to contain three or four persons. This area terminates..... More
1785. 1 page, 4 x 8.5 inches, no place, no date, but part of a recently discovered archive consisting of his business papers, circa 1785. This document is a promissory note agreeing to pay Asher Miller "Eighteen Pounds - Nine Shillings and One Penney, in lawful money, on demand with lawful interest." Signed twice in full: "John Gibson." Small stain and pencil notation on the lower right corner; still very good condition. Gibson was a veteran of the French and..... More
Washington, D.C. 1883. Autographed letter signed on "Senate Chamber" letterhead, 1 page, 8vo, 8 x 5 inches, accompanied by a handwritten envelope, 3.25 x 5.5 inches, with the printed return address "Senate Chamber." In part: " I wish sincerely it was in my power to render...some really practical service. I sent letters commending them to the newly appointed Democratic office holders in New Orleans but I fear these letters may lead to disappointment. These Southerners are hampered by the Civil..... More
New York: 1891. Fine content A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, New York, Jan. 11th 1891, to his publisher, in part: "...I have written out a brief account of a young Confederate, who is worthy to be remembered. If you like it, I can send another, of about the same length, in regard to Joseph Sowards, a Union scout who acted for Garfield in his East Kentucky campaign, and whose career had in it many resemblances to that of 'Harry Birch' in..... More
Norwalk: Easton, 1995. 260 pages, 8vo, blue gilt-stamped leather. Norwalk: Easton Press, (1995). First edition, limited to 3,000. A fine copy. Signed by Gingrich on the limitation page. More
Plymouth: 1811. 1 page, 8.25 x 10.75 inches, Plymouth, July 13, 1811. Written just weeks before the War of 1812 to Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln in Taunton about important military matters, including his recommendation to discharge all the officers of a particular brigade. Heavy folds and uneven edges; very good(-) condition. More
Boston: 1915. Fine content T.L.S. 4to. 1 page. Probate Court, Boston, November 8, 1915, to the Boston Globe book reviewer Louise Graham, in full: "I am glad to hear that you were interested in "The High Priestess" and I thank you kindly for the review which you sent me. As you saw, my sympathy with the modern woman is tempered by the stout conviction that she can not hope to change human nature." Boldly signed and in excellent condition. American..... More
1811. 1.75 x 4.75 inches, no place, no date, but a watermark on the back says "1811." Signature and rank clipped from a larger document, written by the British Rear Admiral who conquered the State of Maine during the War of 1812. Vertical folds; very good condition. More
1849. A.L.S. 1 page, Washington, February 3, 1849. Writing to a client regarding a case before the Commissioner of Pensions, Belfast, Maine. In part: "...I have called this day on the Commissioner of Pensions and called his attention to case of yours .... I left your letter with him and the name has escaped my recollection - I think it was Mr. Nichols. He has persuaded me that he will revisit the case...and when he gives me the information I...... More
Indianapolis: 1889. Uncommon A.L.S. as President Elect, a rather cryptic communication, 8vo. 1 page, Indianapolis, January 15th 1889, addressed to "My Dear Sir" but with John Wanamaker's personal correspondence "received" stamp on verso, in part: "...As my reply to your letter of the 10th has been so long delayed - I have now mind you as follows: 'He ought to postpone his trip for one week.' You will not understand - this is undertaking a conclusion - and quite frankly..... More
1897. AMQS consisting of three bars of music from Badinage, boldly signed and dated "Victor Herbert Nashvile Sept 4th, '97". Set into an off-white mat with two cutouts accompanied by a black-and-white photo reproduction of the composer, ca. 1900, simple gilt-silver frame measuring 12.75" x 16". Fine condition. In a sleeve mounted on the rear of frame is a first day issue envelope with a Victor Herbert commemorative stamp. Victor Herbert (1859-1924). American Composer and conductor best known for his..... More
New York: Seaver Books, 1988. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. 240 pages, 8vo, black cloth-backed boards, slightly soiled dust wrapper. New York: Seaver Books, 1988. Very good(-). Inscribed by Hiss on the front flyleaf: "For Abby and Bob with my affectionate good wishes, Alger. March 16, 1993." More
1876. A.L.S. 12mo. 1 page , Boston, October 3rd 1876, thanking the recipient for a gift, in part: "...I thank you for the nice story which I just received and at once got down and read with much pleasure. I am just beginning my 30th course of Lectures at the College this month..." Accompanied by an original scarce C-D-V photograph with back stamp credited to: Photograph Artists, Washington Street, Boston, C. 1862, depicting the poet sitting in his parlor with..... 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
Washington: 1933. Pair of soapstone bookends, owned and used by President Hoover. The bookends are light green soapstone, 4" x 5 1/2", with a floral relief design. The anecdotal letter of provenance that accompanies them is from Lillian Rogers Parks, author of My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House. She states: "...The pair of bookends were owned and used by President Hoover as well as the First Lady, Lou Henry Hoover. They were in the Family Living Quarters of..... More
Washington: 1927. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, written on "Secretary of Commerce" letterhead, Washington, November 22, 1927. In part: "...I expect to be in New York for the football game on Saturday but must return to Washington the same evening..." Very good condition. More
New York: Scribner, 1934. 8vo, red cloth, New York: Scribner, 1934. First Edition. Inscribed and signed in full on the flyleaf: "To Welles G. Emerson with the kind regards of Herbert Hoover." In the uncommon red binding and with the bookplate of noted collector Otto Oren Fisher. More
Cole's Island, South Carolina: 1863. 1 page on lined paper, 12.5 x 8 inches, Cole's Island, South Carolina, April 5, 1863. Rare document signed by the Union Major General who led a regiment at Fair Oaks and at the siege of Fort Wagner -- signed as a Colonel less than nine months before his death from battlefield injuries. The document is an invoice listing supplies including cannon, primers, shot, and other ordnance. Signed in full with rank and division below..... More
Washington, D.C. 1866. 3 pages, each two-page fold-out measuring 7.75 x 10 inches, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1866, describing his ordeal in fighting the Radical Republicans. In part: "...For the last 8 or 10 days I have been the only Representative from Connecticut on the floor which has cast upon me all the labor of all the correspondence and work of the State - which is the reason I have not been able to do as much for my immediate..... More
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