1810. 1.5 x 5 inches, clipping mounted on green paper, no place, no date, circa 1810. This is the lower portion of an autographed letter by Binns and includes the sentiments: "I am...yr. ebdt, servt." Very good condition. Philadelphia printer and Democratic leader of the "Quadroons," who in 1818 published the first faithful reproduction of the Declaration of Independence; Binns was mentioned many times by Dr. Benjamin Rush in his letters to John Adams. More
Annapolis: 1783. 2 pages (front and back), 12.5 x 8 inches, Annapolis, December 26, 1783. This rare and important document is the original report of Thomas Hutchins' survey "to the Commissioners for viewing the ground near to Trenton for a federal town," copied verbatim in Gerry's hand (and signed "Thomas Hutchins" by Gerry) while a member of the Committee -- a retained report he used when furthering his original motion before the Confederation Congress, in part: "...You will receive herewith..... More
1777. 2 pages (front and back) completely in George Read's hand, 9.25 x 7.75 inches, no place, May, 1777. Titled "State of Joseph Vance's Case," this legal draft outlines the transfer of property between several prominent Delaware families. The case appears to be very problematic as it concerns guardianships for minors, joint-owned parcels of land, and disagreements on what mode of payment will be acceptable to the estate. It is likely that the participants in this case did not hold..... More
1810. Partly-printed DS, 7" X 2 ½", a check drawn on the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, September 14th 1810, to Doctor Benjamin Rush, for the sum of One hundred & Seventy One Dollars, boldly endorsed on the verso: "Benjamin Rush", set into a deep rose diamond-cut mat with two openings, accompanied by an original 1813 steel engraving by Delaplaine, after a painting by Sully, and placed into double-sided glass - within a gold wood frame. Condition: Minor bleeding..... More
I am very glad to let you know that the copy of Daniel Bell's The End of Ideology arrived yesterday in Brazil. Thank you very much for your kind attention and promptness.
I usually receive my packages as soon as delivered. However, this one had quite a night outside in a snow storm. Thanks to the extra care in packaging and double layer of wrapping cardboard and plastic bag, the book survived in pristine condition.... It sat in a three foot snow drift pounded by snow plows, in minus 25Temps overnight and was discovered this afternoon, the top of the package peeking out of the drift. If not for the attention to packaging and packing materials, this book would have been destroyed. Please let the people who package our treasures know that they make a difference. Whether in person or mail order, you folks rock. Best wishes from the (damned) frozen Adirondacks...