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Item No. 1 A Landmark Exposition of the Principles of Republican Government 1. Adams, John: A DEFENCE OF THE CONSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AGAINST THE ATTACK OF M. TURGOT IN HIS LETTER TO DR. PRICE...IN THREE VOLUMES. A NEW EDITION. London: Printed for John Stockdale, 1794. Port. frontis, [2], 8, xxxii, [3]-392; [2], 451, [1]; [2], 528, [36] pp. Light private rubberstamp on front free endpaper of each volume. Volume I has the portrait frontis, which is somewhat foxed in the margins. Bound in contemporary tree calf, expertly rebacked with original spines laid down [some spine chipping] and original gilt-lettered black morocco spine labels. Gilt spine bands. Light foxing, Very Good. The book was first published in London in 1787 as a single volume, just as the Constitutional Convention assembled in Philadelphia. This is Adams's completed work and final edition. "John Adams, it is safe to say, bestowed more thought on the nature of government, and exerted more influence in determining the character of the constitutions adopted during the Revolution by most of the original states, than any one of his contemporaries. When, therefore, Turgot attacked these constitutions because of 'an unreasonable imitation of the usages of England,' and because of a want of centralization, it was natural that Adams should come forward as their champion" [Larned]. The Defence "has ably combated the opinions of Turgot, Mably, and Price, who were in favour of a single Legislative Assembly, and by it has contributed much towards establishing that division of power in our Legislative Assemblies, with its proper checks and balances, which we now enjoy. His accounts of other republics and their governments, are accurate and well drawn, and show the author to have been a man of extensive reading, and well acquainted with his subject." Marvin. Howes A60aa. Marvin 50-51. Larned 2687. Sabin 235. Cohen 2735. $4,500.00 Item No. 2 “Not a Lecture, But a Budget of Jewels” 2. [Alaska Mining Promotional]: CAPTAIN JACK CRAWFORD, "THE POET SCOUT," IN HIS WONDERFUL ENTERTAINMENTS, "THE CAMP FIRE AND THE TRAIL." THE ONLY ENTERTAINMENT OF ITS KIND ON EARTH. GLOWING PICTURES OF THE BEAUTIFUL BORDERLAND. RECITATIONS OF HIS OWN QUAINT POEMS. THRILLING STORIES OF LIFE IN CAMP AND FIELD...TWO HOURS OF RARE ENJOYMENT. NOTHING LIKE HIM EVER SEEN BEFORE. NOTHING LIKE HIM WILL EVER BE SEEN AGAIN. [New York? 1897]. Broadsheet, 9 1/2" x 12". With a small, oval half-tone portrait. On recto, at the bottom, printed in red: 'Norton Hall, Granville, N.Y., Thursday Eve., Dec. 30, 1897". Near Fine. A rare announcement of a public entertainment-- "Not a Lecture. But a Budget of Jewels, Sparkling, Pathetic, Humorous and Original"-- by this popular Western hero who, on his first outing as a reporter in 1875, did much to promote the Black Hills Gold Rush. John W. Crawford [1847-1917] was a "poet-scout" who memorialized Custer and Wild Bill Hickok in verse. He "was one of the original discoverers of gold on French Creek, in the Black Hills, in 1876." After a stint with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, which he left when he accidentally shot himself in the groin [blaming it on Buffalo Bill's drinking], he moved to New Mexico to scout for the Army against the Apache. He "did more than any other man in the Territory in bringing before the public the immense mineral wealth of New Mexico." This broadsheet serves not only to publicize Captain Jack's Entertainment, but also to promote "The Capt. Jack Crawford Alaska Prospecting and Mining Co." Testimonials to Crawford are printed here, along with an invitation for the recipient to receive a Company prospectus. OCLC 778631567 [2- Yale, SMU] as of March 2018. $375.00 Item No. 3 Where’s Missouri’s Boundary? 3. [Allen, Beverley]: [CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BEVERLEY ALLEN, ESQ., A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION WHICH FORMED THE CONSTITUTION OF MISSOURI]. Jefferson City, Missouri: 1841. 15, [1 blank] pp. Disbound and lightly foxed, else Very Good. The Correspondence is prefaced by a transmittal letter from Missouri Secretary of State James L. Minor. Seeking to resolve the vexing problem of the location of Missouri's northern boundary, Allen has "addressed a circular to each of the members, now living, of the Convention which formed the Constitution of this State. My object is to ascertain of them their information as to the opinions and intention of the Convention, as to the phrase in the Constitution, on which has arisen the dispute respecting our Northern boundary." The troublesome constitutional phrase is a reference to the meridian "which passes through the Rapids of the River Des Moines..." Several living members plead a "very indistinct recollection." But Edward Bates gives a clear and direct answer, and John D. Cook's and John Scott's replies agree with Bates. MO Imprints Inventory 289. OCLC records six locations under two accession numbers as of March 2018. $875.00 Item No. 4 Christianize Those Pesky Indians 4. American Indian Mission Association: PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN MISSION ASSOCIATION, HELD IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, OCTOBER 25TH, 26TH, AND 27TH, 1849. Louisville: Hull & Brother, Printers, 1849. 32pp. Stitched in original printed bright yellow wrappers. Near Fine. The Constitution, amended as of November 26, 1849 and printed at page [2], identifies the Association's aims: "the promotion of the spiritual and temporal interests of the Aborigines of America, by the preaching of the Gospel, and other religious instruction; by the establishment of Schools, both male and female... and by promoting industry and civilization in general." Membership is open to "any person" by making an annual contribution of two dollars. Previously, membership was available to "Any member of a Baptist church." Attendees are listed, Officers and Managers are nominated, proceedings are printed with reports on the various tribes within the Indian Territory. Women as well as men participated in the Association's activities. The Committee on Increase of Missions warns of "influences which greatly tend to render more wretched the condition of these destitute tribes." FIRST EDITION. OCLC 950949979 [1- AAS] as of March 2018. Not in Field, Sabin, Decker, Gilcrease-Hargrett, Coleman, Eberstadt. Sabin records only the Third Annual Meeting. See Gilcrease-Hargrett 208-209 for other Meetings of this Association and 39 Decker 215 for the Third Annual Report. $650.00 “A CHOSEN INSTRUMENT in the hands of the ALMIGHTY” 5. Andrews, John: A SERMON, DELIVERED FEBRUARY 19, 1795, BEING A DAY OF PUBLIC THANKSGIVING, THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Newburyport: Blunt & March, 1795. 22, [2 blanks] pp, with the half title. Disbound, scattered foxing, light rubberstamp on blank portion of half title. Good+. Presentation on half title: "From the Author." "After the establishment of peace, the want of a firm, efficient, federal government was sensibly felt. Our credit, our reputation were daily sinking; and the situation of our country was truly deplorable. The good sense of our enlightened citizens soon led them to adopt a constitution of government, framed by statesmen and legislators, inferior to none in the world." Andrews praises President Washington "as a CHOSEN INSTRUMENT in the hand of the ALMIGHTY, for preserving us from the horrors of war, and continuing to us the blessings of peace." He excoriates "popular demagogues" who "calumniate" the President and want "to destroy a Constitution, which would honor any nation in the world." Evans 28194. $450.00 Item No. 5 Item No. 6 6. Anti-Quay [pseud.]: TO THE DISFRANCHISED VOTERS OF LEBANON CO. [Lancaster PA? 1898?]. Broadside, 3-1/2" x 12". Poetry, entirely in the German language. Fine. A poetic broadside, opposing the powerful Quay Machine in Pennsylvania. Reichard, Pennsylvania-German Dialect Writings and Their Writers 339 [Lancaster, PA: 1918]. Not located on OCLC as of March 2018. $150.00 High-Water Mark of the Antimasonic Party 7. [Antimasonic Party]: HARRISBURG, MARCH 1ST, 1832. SIR:- THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED AT THE ANTIMASONIC STATE CONVENTION HELD ON THE 22D DAY OF FEBRUARY LAST, AT HARRISBURG:-. Harrisburg: 1832. Printed broadside letter, folded to 7-3/4" x 12-1/2". Single printed page, resolving to support William Wirt and Amos Ellmaker for President and Vice President on the Antimasonic Ticket, and Samuel Harvey's selection as an Elector. Three blank pages follow, except addressed on last page in ink, with postal cancel, to 'Samuel Harvey, Esquire, Germantown, Phila. Co. Penna.' Docketed in ink on last page: 'Nomination to be an Elector of President and Vice Pres. Harrisburgh March 1, 1832.' At the bottom of the first page is a handwritten response from Harvey, agreeing to be an Elector ['Copy' written at bottom]. Very Good. Harvey was a Methodist preacher and active citizen in Philadelphia. Harvey Street in Germantown is named after him. Not located on OCLC as of March 2018. $275.00 Item No. 8 8. Antimasonic State Committee of Pennsylvania [Thaddeus Stevens]: CIRCULAR LETTER ADDRESSED BY THE ANTI-MASONIC COMMITTEE OF PENNSYLVANIA TO THE COMMITTEES OF OTHER STATES. Harrisburg: June 20, 1837. Broadside, 8-1/2" x 13". Light wear, Very Good. Thaddeus Stevens began his political career as an opponent of Freemasonry. Here he is chosen as a Delegate to a proposed national Antimasonic convention, to be held the following year, "to nominate candidates for the office of President and Vice President of the United States." The broadside forcefully charges that Freemasonry embodies "those secret bonds of tyranny which have so long and so shamefully perverted the use and object of our free institutions, and controlled the operations of all political parties." Warnings are issued "against the treasonable designs of the masonic order;" and all are urged to take the measures "necessary to the general prostration of secret societies." Not in American Imprints or Sabin.