1780. American statesman, diplomat and signer of the Declaration of Independence who also served as the second President of the United States (1797 - 1801). Outstanding war-date A.D.S., a promissory note, 12mo. 1 p. [Mass.], Oct. 24, 1780, to fellow patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence: THOMAS STONE - (1743 - 1787) - American planter, patriot and delegate from Maryland, written one day before Adam's draft of the Massachusetts Constitution was adopted, buying imported cleaned tobacco (possibly seized)..... More

New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2006. 3 maps. 441pp. Thick 8vo, two-toned cloth, d.w. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, (2006). Very good. More

Germany. Engraving. Image measures 12.75" x 7.75". This fine engraving depicts Charles François Dumouriez, the French Revolutionary General. Posted resolutely in front of a tree that mirrors his firm stature, Dumouriez is shown with his sword in hand, fearlessly and even threateningly admiring the sharp tip of his weapon. Behind him, a scene of a military camp includes cannons, flags, tents, and soldiers on horseback. The print is in good condition with narrow margins. Two stains toward the right, otherwise..... More

New York: Wildenstein, 1989. Illustrated (black & white). 112 pages. Slim 4to, paper wrappers. New York: Wildenstein, (1989). A near fine copy. More

New York: Appleton, 1893. 2 volumes. xxiv, 520; xiv, 501 pages. Thick 8vo, original burgundy cloth with gold spine lettering (lightly worn/scuffed). New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1893. Lightly penciled on some pages and a bit worn at hinges, page edges toned -- otherwise internally clean and tight. A very good set. Sixth edition. More

illus. 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Monthly Review, 1963. The influence of the Cuban revolution on South America in 1962. vg. More

Chez Bertrand. Stipple engraving. Image size 27.5 x 19.5 inches. Sheet size 30.25 x 23 inches. Expert repairs and lined, image loss to lower right corner. Stamp at lower right corner. Fabulous oversize portrait of Charles Philippe, the Count of Artois - later Charles X of France. He was known as a charming, frivolous and impulsive King and before the Revolution, as a Count, he was a close friend of Marie Antoinette. Text reads 'S.A. Royale, Monsieur, Charles-Philippe de France..... More

Paris: Baudouin Freres. 15 volumes, 8vo, early 1/2 tan calf, marbled boards ornately gilt spines with red leather spine labels, red speckled edges, occasional foxing, a few small ownership stamps. Paris: Baudouin Freres, 1791-1824. Very good (+) set. BERVILLE et BARRIER. Memoires du Marquis de Ferrierieres. 3 volumes, 504, 512, 532 pp., 1821. La Vie et lea Memoires du General Dumouriez. 4 volumes, 446, 464, 412, 300 pp., 1822. Memoires du Marquis de Bouille. 2 volumes, 440, 324 pp., 1821..... More

Grenada: Fedon, 1982. 128p., illustrations, maps, photos and interviews. Small 8vo, photographic wrappers. Grenada: Fedon, (1982). First Edition. Presentation copy, 1982, signed by Maurice Bishop, Prime Minister of Grenada who was overthrown and executed in 1983, " for Harry & Julie Belafonte/ Forward Ever." some of the pages are loose in the glued binding, otherwise in very good condition. More

New York: Little Brown, 2014. Illustrated in black and white. viii, 469 pages. 8vo, green boards, d.w. New York: Little Brown, (2014). Fine in a fine dust wrapper. More

Boston: Little Brown, 1966. Illustrated in black and white. 346 pages. 8vo, red gilt-stamped cloth, d.w. (torn on spine ends, sunned spine). Boston: Little Brown, (1966). Book-of-the-month club Edition. A near fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More

Boston: D. Lothrop, 1890. 1800 to 1804. 12mo, green cloth, corners bumped, cloth lightly soiled, extremities rubbed. Boston: D. Lothrop, (1890). More