1803. 1 leaf 15 x 20 cm., received on June 18, 1804, signed "W. Dundas." William Dundas (1762-1845) was a Scottish politician who served in Parliament for many years and as Secretary at War from 1804 to 1806. He asks that Lord Hawkesbury be told that these three men had... More
1912. 2 sheets of paper, each written on one side. Henry S. Dewey (1856-1932) was writing from Boston State Hospital on June 10, 1912, in response to a letter from Dr. Horace C. Hovey, who had apparently written to him while doing research on The Hovey Book: Describing the English... More
1765. 1 folded leaf with handwritten extract from a letter written Dec. 26, 1765 by Secretary Conway to Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond, concerning the French delay in the demolition of fortifications in the harbor of Dunkirk, France, as required by the Treaty of Paris (1763). This extract is... More
![Engraving of Lieut. Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby, K. B. [after the painting by John Hoppner]. John Hoppner.](/pictures/thumb/006806.JPG?v=1547845886)
1847. 1 stipple engraving 11.2 x 8.7 mm. mounted on card 26 x 16 cm. Printed label on back: "Lieut. Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby, K. B." After the portrait by John Hoppner; engraver not given but probably H. D. Cook. No date of publication but H. D. Cook's engraving after... More
1727. 2 leaves 33 x 40 cm. James Gregory, yeoman of Hitchin, wrote his will on June 3, 1727, disposing of his property: 1) in Hertford Co. to his son Joseph Gregory; 2) Hirst Hall (aka Hallbury Manor) to his son-in-law John Young of Luton on conidtion that he make... More
Washington, D.C. Charles C. Tucker, 1851. 1 leaf (25 x 20 cm.) engraved in a small hand on both sides. Charles C. Tucker was an attorney and agent for claims in Washington, D.C. This letter would have been sent to agents in other parts of the United States who could... More
Corsham, Eng. 1902. Autograph letter signed, dated Oct. 22, 1902 (on Corsham Court, Wiltshire, stationary) to unknown recipient praising the Burnham Rifle Club, which had been formed in 1899 (either the first or second rifle club formed in England). Methuen concluded: "I should consider it a great honour to be... More
Exmouth, Eng. 1800. 1 folded sheet creating 4 pages; handwritten letter on 2 pages (signed), 1 page blank, address on the 4th page. Teignmouth notes that "Lady Teignmouth has lately presented me with another son." The engraved portrait (drawn by J. Richmond, engraved by W. Walker) was published by Hatchard... More
1863. 1 letter, Nov. 2, 1863, to Wilmore regarding Dashiell's standing as a candidate for Register of Wills of Somerset Co., Md. Dashiell is asking for the support of Wilmore and his brothers Isaac and John (no surname given). Small oval embossed stamp in corner reading "LLB & Co." John... More
1821. 1 sheet folded to create 4 pages, with the letter, dated June 7, 1821, Forks of Brandywine, written on 3 pages and the address and partial wax seal on the 4th. John N. C. Grier (1792-1880) succeeded his father, Nathan Grier, as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at the... More
London: 1771. Handwritten letter, dated Jan. 1, 1771, to John Thurman, Jr., from Richard Clay, Paul Agutter, William Harper & Nevil Noble, merchants in London. John Thurman, Jr. (1730-1809) opened a dry good store in New York City in 1765 and went on to become a very successful merchant. The... More
1865. 1) Jan. 1865; receipt for sale of cords of wood by Andrew W. Anderson to "Ithabod Taylor," (probably Ichabod Taylor (1813-1875) of Wicomico, Md. 2) April 6, 1891; under a deed of trust from Perry H. Anderson, Ellegood agrees not to sell the property (inherited by Perry Anderson from... More
1733. "A Schedule or Abstract of Severall Deeds and Writings Concerning the Title to Hooke House Hungar and Ease ct. in Hawkhurst in Kent mentioned and referred to in and by a Covenant in the Deed hereunto annexed." Describes 9 deeds from 1635 to 1732, involving John Springett (the elder... More
Waynesboro, Pa. W. Dice Forney, Job Print. 1890. Broadside; 18.5 x 9.5 cm. W. H. Morrison announced that he had opened a general merchandise store at the northeast corner of Main and Leitersburg streets (the latter now Potomac Ave.). He offered "Staple And Fancy Groceries," flour, feed, confectionery, fruit, cigarettes... More
1894. 4 leaves containing one 5-page letter from M. H. Collins to her husband dated July 6, 1894, and one 2-page letter from their daughter, Esther Collins, dated Aug. 5, 1894. The Hotel Devon was built before 1890 on S. Lafayette St., Cape May, and consisted of two frame houses... More
Philadelphia: Dando-Schaff, 1930. Folder; 28 cm. Printed in green and black with cover illustration of printing presses and printers in front of a large window with a city view. Inside is information about the moving of the printing and publishing company to 32nd and Arch Streets, with an illustration of... More
New York: Cities Service Oil Co., 1959. Folder 20 x 25 cm. holding 3 color prints of steamboats. With the original mailing envelope addressed to Fred J. Andruszko, Philadelphia. The envelope and folder are both printed in green. The steamboats are the Rob't E. Lee, the Savannah, and the Natchez... More
Philadelphia: Artisans Order of Mutual Protection, 1910. 1 pamphlet relating to the Dec. 6, 1910, meeting of the Girard Assembly Number Six, of the Artisans Order of Mutual Protection, held in Philadelphia. Payment of dues by W. R. Spratt is recorded. Spratt is listed in the Roll of Honor. Officers... More
Philadelphia: 1785. Original handwritten deed on vellum 18 x 27 inches, folded to 23 x 17 cm. Indenture made 3 Nov. 1785 between John Kling of the Northern Liberties of Philadelphia, merchant, and Margaret, his wife, and Michael Mallett of the city of Philadelphia, merchant. John and Margaret Kling for... More
![Robertspierre [Robespierre -- engraved print]. Jean Urbain Guerin.](/pictures/thumb/006788.JPG?v=1547236627)
London: M. Jones, 1806. 1 leaf 17 x 10 cm. with engraving of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-1794) after a painting by Jean Urbain Guerin. Probably from the publisher's edition of The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte by Willem Lodewyk Van-Ess (1809). In Very Good Condition: darkening along two edges; shadow of... More
![Thomas Paine; Romney [engraved print]. George Romney.](/pictures/thumb/006787.JPG?v=1547236626)
Philadelphia: Illman & Sons, 1846. 1 leaf 19 x 11 cm. with engraving of Thomas Paine from a painting by George Romney. No date of publication. Although Thomas Illman and his sons were active as engravers and printers in Philadelphia from 1844 onward, Illman & Sons is only listed in... More
![Voltaire [broadside with engraved portrait]. Nicolas de Largillière.](/pictures/thumb/006786.JPG?v=1547236626)
London: William Holl, 1819. Small broadside (21 x 13 cm.) with a bust-length portrait of Voltaire after Nicolas de Largillière in oval (5 x 4 cm.) and the life of the author. Etching and stipple with letterpress. Issued as an illustration for the Biographical Magazine. Scarce. In Near Fine Condition... More
![Robespierre; A. Lacauchie [engraved print]. Alexandre Lacauchie.](/pictures/thumb/006785.JPG?v=1547236626)
Paris: P. Amic l'Ainé, 1845. 1 leaf 26 x 16 cm. with engraving of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-1794) by Florensa after a drawing by Lacauchie. Printed by Rigo Freres et Cie. No date of publication. The publisher Pierre Amic l'Ainé and the printer produced prints in the 1840s. Robespierre is... More
![Edgar A. Poe; Painted by A. C. Smith; Engraved by Welch & Walter [engraved print]. A. C. Smith.](/pictures/thumb/006784.JPG?v=1547236626)
Philadelphia: Welch & Walter, 1844. 1 leaf 27 x 18 cm. with steel engraving of Edgar Alan Poe. Facsimile signature of Poe is below the image. The watercolor by A. C. Smith was engraved by the Welch & Walter Engraving Co. for an 1844 issue of Graham's magazine, although it... More
![Francis Hopkinson; Engraved by J. B. Longacre from the Painting by Pine in possession of J. Hopkinson Esqr. [engraved print]. J. B. Longacre, James Barton.](/pictures/thumb/006783.jpg?v=1547236625)
S.l. s.n., 1850. 1 leaf 27 x 18 cm. with engraving of Francis Hopkinson from a portrait by Robert Edge Pine. Sitting at a table, holding a quill in his right hand. Several books are to Hopinson's right. Image is 11 x 9 cm. Facsimile signature of Hopkinson below image... More