Shepherd – Journey to Russia in 1868

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For questions please email us: [email protected] Manuscript Journal of Louis A. Kaiser On Board of USS Iroquois

Honolulu and Samoa 1889-1890

Original manuscript journal, 131 pages, dated from July 1, 1889 to December 31, 1890, titled "Cruise Journal / L.A. Kaiser / U.S. Navy, Class of '89.” In period half sheep leather binding. Laid in are Naval Academy assignments and a manuscript map. Very good condition.

Louis A. Kaiser was aboard the U.S.S. Iroquois from Mare Island to Honolulu, thence to

Samoa and back. His journal contains notes on sailing, seamanship, and remarkable events while on the cruise, interspersed with Captain's comments.

From 1882 to 1892, with the Pacific Squadron, Iroquois patrolled to South America, Hawaii,

Australia, and Pacific islands, protecting American interests and commerce. She took part in naval action in Panama in the spring of 1885, helping to land Marines to protect American commerce during the revolution. After 10 years of service on the Pacific Station, Iroquois arrived at Mare

Island on 24 April 1892 and was decommissioned there 12 May 1892.

$750

3 Unpublished Manuscript by John Howard Payne Composer of 'Home Sweet Home

A collection of manuscript and printed materials by celebrated poet, playwright, lyricist and Consul John Howard Payne consisting of an unpublished, autograph poem, his first play 'Julia, or the Wanderer', an autograph letter written from Tunis as the resident American Consul dealing with the matter of an insult to the American flag as well as an account of the repatriation of his remains to American home soil from Tunis in Africa to Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown

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An unpublished manuscript poem titled 'The Sexes of the Flowers according to the System of Linnaeus', written in Payne's neat and distinct hand on the recto and verso of 1 sheet, measuring 8.5 x 9.75 inches.

An ALS Autograph letter signed in full 'John Howard Payne', measuring 7.5 x 10.25 inches, written while US Consul in Tunis. One page, densely written on recto only, United States Consulate, Tunis, September 12, 1844. Letter is addressed to an unknown 'Sir & Dear Colleague' and discusses the business affair of one 'Nicolas' and his 'insult to the American Flag'…

Payne's first play 'Julia, or the Wanderer' dated 1806 and published by D. Longworth, at the Dramatic Repository, Shakespeare-Gallery in New York, 12mo, 70 pages, contained in a custom made clamshell box. Payne was only 15 years old when he wrote this play and it was withdrawn after only 1 performance - the word 'damne' having been used several times. This may explain its rarity as a published work today.

A specially bound volume titled 'John Howard Payne - a Biographical Sketch' by Charles H. Brainard, Coolidge, Washington, DC 1885 providing an interesting Biography and dealing with the repatriation of Payne's remains to Washington 30 years after he died in Africa. The account is very detailed, leaves nothing to the imagination as far as the transportation of the remains are concerned and is accompanied by some photographic plates. Bound in a special full morocco presentation binding, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, silk moire endpapers. A beautifully executed printed work and binding in fine condition.

The lot contained in an archival box for extra protection.

$2,950

5 GAUDIUM MAGNUM, HABEMUS PAPAM!

16th Century Manuscript about Papal Conclaves by an Agent who conspired to kill a Medici

Lottini, Giovanni Francesco L’Instruttioni [...] sopra l’attioni de Conclavi

Manuscript, folio, 101 unnumbered pages of text, a very good manuscript, in a later 16th- century hand, uncut, bound in limp vellum. Initials F[rancis] D[avison], his inscription, “Piu meritar che conseguir”, and catalogue number (“Ca: 51”), the inscription and initials crossed out in red, and also in red, the initials P[eter] W[roth] written in

The original, and never printed, Italian version of this later sixteenth-century discussion of papal conclaves, with an interesting English provenance

Lottini was secretary to Cosimo I de’ Medici, the Duke of Florence, later the Grand Duke of Tuscany. He was rumoured to have been involved in the assassination of Lorenzino de’ Medici, a writer, who in turn had assassinated the previous Duke of Florence Alessandro de’ Medici. Lottini, under order of Cosimo I was supposed to have masterminded the assassination. Very recent scholarship has exonerated both Cosimo I and Lottini and put the blame squarely on Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, Head of the House of Habsburg and father-in-law of Alessandro

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This is the original, and never printed, Italian version of this later sixteenth-century discussion of papal conclaves, with an interesting English provenance. Examining the processes by which Popes are elected, Lottini (1512-1573) gives much attention to the human politics and roles of personability in elections. He touches on the political importance in Italy of the office, the interest of foreign powers, and the fact that Popes are generally of old age (this increases the frequency of conclaves). Lottini spent much time at Rome and in the present text he notes “I have found myself at many conclaves”. He uses the term “papabili” (“papables”), presumably a pun on capabili/capables and a word still employed by Vaticanologists for papal contenders. The work was composed in the years 1555-1573, as the one name mentioned in the text is Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, Pope Julius III (1487-1555). The manuscript very possibly came into the possession of the English collector, F. Davison (1573-1613)

Please contact us for a detailed bibliographical description as well as further details on provenance.

$7,500 7 Journal of a Journey into Tsarist Russia in 1868

Shepherd, Charles William

Manuscript journal of Shepherd’s 1868 visit to Moscow, St. Petersburg and the fair of Nizhny Novgoro (Gorky), together with his accounts notebook, passport, two ALS letters, and other miscellaneous ephemera relating to his voyage

Manuscript Journal, 8vo, roan-bound, 21 pages completed in a neat hand by Shepherd, a further 2 pages at front giving his itinerary; Notebook: A small wallet-style morocco-bound notebook, the first 20 pages containing Shepherd’s accounting for his visit, a further 8 pages with miscellaneous notes; Passport: an Edward Stanford wallet-style passport, with Shepherd’s name in gilt to the flap, containing the passport for Shepherd issued in August 1868, signed by Stanley (Earl of Derby) and counter-signed by Shepherd, 11 pages of the passport stamped and signed by various officials during Shepherd’s journey; 2 ALS from Shepherd to his father: a 2 page letter written from St. Petersburg 2nd September, 1868, and an 8 page letter written from “Nijni Novgorod” 8th September, 1868; a trade card with a receipt to verso and notes by Shepherd; and a further receipt for M. Fuller and Shepherd for costs accrued on the passage to St. Petersburg.

Charles William Shepherd, of Trotterscliffe, Kent, made several visits to Continental Europe and elsewhere, including two visits to Iceland in the 1860s $3,750

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An interesting record of a visit to Tsarist Russia. Shepherd’s writings are very detailed and provide a fabulous insight into life in Russia during a time of great upheaval and just 5 years after the abolition of serfdom. It shows the vast differences between Moscow, St. Petersburg and regional cities such as Nizhny Novgoro.

But rather than attempt to describe what Shepherd saw and experienced, it is probably best to let him talk for himself:

“…from the lower town you reach the Nizhny fair over a wooden bridge half a mile over, which is put down every year on purpose of the fair and taken away again on account of the ice. … every conceivable article can be seen: even sowing machines and crinolines. The fair is divided into quarters there being a Chinese, a Siberian, a European and a Caucasus-Bokara-Persian quarter, the whole covering more than 600 acres. On the river sides are huge warves and mountains of bales of cotton, wool, horsehair, timber, silk and raw-hides, endless rows of barrels of wine, butter…half an acre of church bells all hung up. The iron sheds are nearly a mile in length. The two rivers are covered with every size steamers, boats and rafts. Thousands of chests of tea and raisings and dried fruit from Persia…smoking in the fair is prohibited with a fine of 25 rubles (£3 sterling)…”

“…there are towers, domes, spires, cupolas and minarets of nearly 500 churches, convents and monasteries all surrounded with a glittering, gold Greek cross, painted the most beautiful colours…towers and pyramids of green glazed tiles…”

“…the whole of the way from St. Petersburg to Moscow the train runs through a forest of fir and birch wood with here and there a small clearing round the small towns and villages which are very far apart….we ascended the tower in the Kremlin almost 200 feet high…”

9 Manuscript Ship's Log of 'RRS Discovery' in Antarctic Waters

With Five Large Hurley Photographs of the Ship Captain J.K. Davis and Sir Douglas Mawson

Collection of manuscript and photographic materials from the British Australian (and) New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition including the meteorological log of 'Discovery' off Kerguelen and Heard Islands, five Frank Hurley photographs of the ship, two scientific reports signed by their respective authors and a book signed and inscribed by John King Davis, the captain of the ship. The lot all in very good condition contained in an archival box for extra protection.

10 Manuscript Ship's Log:

This manuscript m aterial stems from the 1929-30 BANZARE Expedition under the leadership of Sir Douglas Mawson and consists of the Discovery's large folio size, 32 page meteorological log (16 x 11 in), kept in the hand of the captain J.K. Davis while off Kerguelen and Heard Islands in 1929 and 1930. It is titled: 'Abstract of Meteorological Log. Kept on Board "Discovery" at Heard Island and Kerguelen Island between November 12th and December 3rd 1929 and between February 8th and March 2nd, 1930.' It bears the Department of Defence, Hydrographic Branch, stamp dated 30.10.30. Laid in is a blank piece of headed paper bearing the expedition's letterhead.

5 Frank Hurley Photographs:

Each measuring 6.5 inches x 9.5 inches. Showing Discovery's fore deck and riggings, 3 officers in naval dress, one of which is the captain J.K. Davis, and Discovery in harbour as well as being tugged out of harbour.

3 Printed Materials - Signed and Inscribed:

J.K. Davis' book 'High Latitude' in dustjacket, signed and inscribed by Davis to Captain L. Williams, Discovery Scientific Reports inscribed by author D. Dilwyn John to W.T. Rees and Discovery Scientific Report signed and inscribed by author G.W. Tyrell to P.G.H Buswell. $7,500

11 A Visit to Yemen and Egypt in 1819

Manuscript Journal and Letterbook of Lieutenant-General Julius George Griffith of the Bengal Royal Artillery offering an account of a journey to Yemen and Egypt in 1819 Manuscript journal featuring a journey to Yemen, Palestine and Egypt, together with a number of cuttings from newspapers and magazines. Quarto, 142 pages written from both ends of the volume. Original brown calf binding with marbled endpapers, heavily-worn, spine split at seam, otherwise very good, internally clean and written in a neat hand. Features a twelve page account of a journey in the Middle East, from 22 January to 16 September 1819, beginning with a description of the port of Mocha in Yemen, describing a caravan journey and the antiquities of Egypt. Written at a crucial period for the city, then an important trading post for the East India Company. In 1817 a British officer had been mistreated by the populace, and military action would follow in 1820.

Together with the letterbook of Lieutenant-General Griffith, containing correspondence, ephemera and newspaper clippings pertaining to military matters, most loosely inserted, including 11 signed manuscript letters, several of which are on War Office stamped letterhead, as well as a string-tied transcription and a letter draft, all clean and legible. Quarto. Letts's Extract Book, London. Inscribed on printed title 'Julius G Griffith. Boulogne 20 Nov 1867'. Some fade marks to boards, otherwise very good, original condition. The lot contained in an archival box for extra protection.

Excerpts from the journal:

"Mocha...has an imposing appearance from the sea...all the houses are remarkably high and appear to be built of stone... The Arabian shore... extremely dangerous…. a poor place but people remarkably civil..."

"We called at Juddah only 21 miles from Mahomets Tomb - The Pasha of Egypt altho nominally as it were a Feudal Lord of the Ottoman empire is in fact quite independent of his Power & becoming more formidable in his means & resources every day...."

"Thebes is about 35 miles higher up the Nile than Kharnak and the sea passage by boats preferable. Mocha flourished in Achaemenidian splendour about 3000 years ago. Cambyses, son of Cyrus the Great invaded and destroyed it before his death, about 500 years before."

"The Country towards Thebes in a state of perfect tranquility, and Englishmen even respected – They say we shall be at Kairo in 10 days and at Alexandria in fifteen."

Of a journey in a caravan: "You may pitch your tent anywhere on the road... The paces of the camel not unpleasant, & more convenient for a long journey than a horse. The Turks are Gentlemen in every respect & this route far preferable than by Suez by avoiding the most dangerous beasts of the Red Sea, & the opportunity afforded you of seeing the Wonders of Upper Egypt." $2,750

12 1867 California Wine Making With Trade Card - Possibly California's First Commercial Winery

Fascinating original letter from a wine trader in New York to a wine producer in California, advocating the California market and providing advice for producing fresher wines for new trends. Together with a trade card of San Francisco winemakers Kohler & Frohling.

Letter from New York, 1867 dealing with importation of California wine: Quarto, on double leaf illustrated Astor House letterhead, manuscript letter, 3 pages, dated 29 December 1867, signed in the original by a wine trader and connoisseur of production, A. Nelson. The letter is addressed to a gentleman identified only as 'George' but who is evidently a wine maker from California, whose intention is to export and sell wine to New York. Fascinating content indicative of the flourishing and lucrative California wine market of the mid- nineteenth century, and a pivotal shift in production methods, storing and transportation.

"In 1850, I wrote an article which was published. Its substance was, that the vine, the olive and the wine culture of California, would, eventually, exceed the gold findings. Much wine and brandy have been brought here, but, it has been crudely made. What is needed is more than anything else is, to get rid of the old idea of fortifying wines, in order to keep them. New, fresh, delicate wines can be transported, and offer a great attraction."

"I have imported wine from Spain....Keep out of your wines everything in the way of fortification consistent with giving it clearness and naturalness."

"Just as soon as your friend appears and I get hold of your wine, I will go to work for the Hooker Ranch." [possibly what is now Glen Oaks Ranch, purchased by Colonel Joe Hooker]

"the wines of your state will drive all others out of the market...."

Kohler & Frohling Trade Card: 11,5cm x 7cm. Color illustration to one side, address to verso, 626 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Possibly distributed at the Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Very good and original condition. Rare $575 13 Archive of a South Seas Exploration Voyage Journal - Photographs - Letters - Books

St. George Expedition to the South Pacific Easter Islands - Galapagos Islands 1923 - 1925

Archive of a South Seas natural history expedition consisting of a manuscript journal kept by the ship's carpenter, William Stilwell, together with photographs of the ship and crew, two manuscript letters by the expedition's scientific director James Hornell, and a report on the history of the ship by Stilwell's son. Also present in this collection are two First Edition books of the expedition.

The manuscript journal records all aspects of the St. George Expedition into the South Pacific, during which a number of significant discoveries were made, including a previously unknown neolithic site on Gorgona Island where stone implements and carved rock were excavated, as well as specimens of newly discovered spiders etc. The expedition is also recognized for its noteworthy investigations and records concerning the canoes of Fiji and Polynesia. Detailed logs of speed, distance, conditions, are dispersed with the carpenter's maintenance duties, and his most engaging commentary of the team's explorative work in the South Pacific.

Quarto journal measuring 32cm x 19cm. 89 pages. The well-used notebook is covered in canvass binding and the blue lined paper is slightly fraying at extremities, otherwise very good, with solid spine. Entries dated from 4 January 1923 to 19 September 1925. The manuscript features 2 sketch illustrations, a half-page map showing the St George's journey through the Galapagos Islands, and a small diagram of the ship's sails. Ownership inscription to inside cover reads: W. Stilwell. Carpenter. "St. George" S.E.R.A.

Together with two ALS, eleven original photographs, and two First Edition books, all relating to the expedition, the lot contained in a small leather trunk. Rare and unique.

14 Highlights from the journal

On Hornell's excavations at Gorgona Island 7-11 July 1924 "...Scientists ashore, found stone axes & carvings, etc... obviously remains of ancient temple... a clear tracing of a rather crude monkey ...a carving, probably of Pizarro landing... Great historical value attached to the monkey carvings, probably pre-Inca."

Arriving 24 July at James Island in the Galápagos (Santiago Island), he describes extensively the fauna, including magnificent frigate birds, pelicans, flamingoes, playful seals and cunning tiger sharks.

On Charles Island (Floreana Island), 30 July, Stilwell visits Post Office Bay and remarks, "The Post Office consists of a beef barrel on a pole, 5 ft… with a square door cut in it marked US MAIL. …it was originally put up by whalers…” Onward to Panama, entries from 31 August - 5 September 1924 he visits Coiba island and here describes its penal settlement, "...formerly Quibo, is a convict settlement for long term prisoners… The Governor, a big, stout American... of the ‘planter’ type… In the prison, there is also an ex-American soldier named Grant…”

The journey continues to French Polynesia including several coves and small ports in the Marquesas islands, to Tahiti, Rurutu, and the legendary Anakena Cove on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) before returning home.

Two ALS letters relating to the expedition are both written by scientific director James Hornell on 21 May 1927 upon their safe return. One is a highly complimentary reference for Stilwell for his outstanding service; the other mentions the St George going on another expedition, and 'how much interesting matter has been omitted' from Douglas's book on the expedition, among other things.

Eleven original photographs of the St. George, her crew, and a view from Gorgona Island near Colombia. A formal group portrait includes the twenty-four officers and crew, from captain to wireless operator. Four photographs show the yacht in dry dock in Panama in 1925. Photographs range in size from 65mm x 85mm to 205mm x 155mm.

Together with two First Edition books: 1) The South Seas of To-Day: Being an account of the Cruise of the Yacht St. George to the South Pacific, by Major Douglas & P.H. Johnson. London: 1926. 2) Sea-Girt Jungles: The Experiences of a Naturalist with the "St. George" Expedition, by C.L. Collenette. London: 1926. $3,750 15 Manuscript Journal of HMS Monarch Remains of George Peabody brought to America for Burial Trans-Atlantic Escort by the U.S. Corvette Plymouth

Manuscript logbook kept by Royal Navy Sub-Lieutenant F. Papillon. Quarto. 114 pages, with decorated manuscript title, half roan over marbled boards. The journal covers two assignments, the first from 1867 to 1868 on board the wooden paddle sloop ‘HMS Sphinx’ to the West Indies and North America (74 pages), and the second from 1869 to 1870 on board the navy’s newest and magnificent ironclad vessel ‘HMS Monarch’ - chosen for the honor of accompanying the body of the great American philanthropist George Peabody from England, where he had been temporarily interred in Westminster Abbey, to the United States for burial (40 pages). By order of President Grant, the Monarch was escorted by the US Corvette ‘Plymouth’. Spending considerable time at Carlisle Bay in Antigua, the first voyage documented here examined various islands following a tremendous Caribbean storm, with stops at Kingstown on Saint Vincent, and the US Virgin Islands.

Time was also dedicated to the Labrador coast, the writer mentioning Halifax, Pictou, Charlottetown, and Gaspé. Papillon records the death and funeral of the famed seaman Jesse Heathfield, who died in Halifax, a victim of the notorious Isaac Sallis. This precipitated the “sailors’ riot” of 1867.

The second part of the journal records a significant voyage of American interest. The ‘HMS Monarch’ was chosen for the honor of accompanying the body of the great American philanthropist George Peabody from England, where he had been temporarily interred in Westminster Abbey, to the United States for burial, escorted by order of President Grant by the US Corvette ‘Plymouth’. Peabody’s will provided that he be buried in the town of his birth, Danvers, Massachusetts, and Prime Minister Gladstone arranged for Peabody's remains to be returned to America on ‘HMS Monarch’, the newest and largest ship in Her Majesty's Navy. A clear and detailed log, including frequent mention of the accompanying ‘Plymouth’, the entries inadvertently reveal the importance of the voyage as he names several American politicians, military and naval leaders who visited the ship, including General Sherman. $1,750

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Excerpts from the Monarch voyage:

Dec 11th Portsmouth…" 3 PM. Rec'd the remains of the late George Peabody… Hoisted American Flag halfmast...

Jan 19th Stopped off St. David’s Head. American consul came on board. 25th Portland, Maine... Found here U.S. Turret ships 'Miantonoma' & 'Terror' [Monarch Stayed in Portland until Feb 13th] 27th Opened Mausoleum for the public to see George Peabody's remains lying in state. Adm'l Farragut & suite visited ship. 29th Performed rites of ceremony of disembarking remains of the late G. Peabody: sent Funeral party. Forts & American Ships firing minute guns…. Funeral party returned. Ship crowded with visitors...

Feb 17th Steaming up Chesapeake Bay… 18th Came to off Annapolis Maryland… 20th Commodore Worden, U.S.N. visited the ship. 22nd Dressed ship with masthead flags in honor of Washington's birthday. Mayor & Corporation of Baltimore visited the ship. 25th Manned yard on American Secretary of Navy & British Minister coming on board...

March 3rd General Sherman & suite visited ship. 'Functions' on shore nearly every night during our stay.

17 Archive of American Explorer - Alexander Hamilton Rice -

Collection of ALS and Rare Offprints South America - Rio Negro

Collection of 13 Signed Letters pertaining to the important expeditions of Alexander Hamilton Rice (1875-1956), American geographer, explorer, M.D. and Lieutenant. Together with 2 scarce separate offprints of the explorer's firsthand narratives - one of which is an inscribed copy.

Correspondence comprises four Autograph Letters Signed and eight Typed Letters Signed, all from Hamilton Rice, each addressed to H.F. Milne, leading cartographer associated with the RGS. 8vo and 4to, all signed in ink in the explorer's original hand, these letters date between 1928 and 1934, following the writer's final and celebrated expedition to South America. Five are on letterhead of Miramar on Rhode Island, four on letterhead of 901 Fifth Avenue in New York, and one on the stationery of the Eleanor VI (a hydroplane). Occasional folds and creasing, otherwise letters are in very good condition.

Together with Separate Offprint, Inscribed Copy Author: Dr. A. Hamilton Rice Title: The Rio Branco, Uraricuera and Parima. London: Royal Geographical Society, 1928. Very Good and complete in original condition, 59 pages plus photographic plates and two large folding color maps.

Together with Separate Offprint Author: Dr. A. Hamilton Rice Title: The Rio Negro, the Casiquiare Canal, and the Upper Orinoco, September 1919 – April 1920. London: Royal Geographical Society, 1921. Very Good and complete in original condition, 24 pages plus photographic plates and a large folding color map.

The lot contained in a burgundy leather portfolio with sterling silver corners.

18 Revealing his meticulous attention to detail and his resolve for accuracy in charting, Rice's letters relate directly to his discoveries in Brazil and Venezuela, primarily to the publication of his survey maps. Frequently arising in these letters is a discrepancy surrounding the geographical coordinates of São Gabriel da Cachoeira in the Amazonas. Rice corrects and approves specific work by Milne, including "the maps showing the corrections for the furo Santa Rosa," "part of the Rio Negro from Sao Gabriel to the mouth of the Branco," and "the map illustrating the flight of the hydroplane Eleanor III." Fantastic insight into the arduous process of producing the expedition maps, directly from correspondence between the explorer and the cartographer. The accompanying offprints contain the maps in question.

Other topics of interest include a notice on the Guaharibos cannibals, from a native South American who accompanied Rice on his journey of 1919-1920 during which the tribe was first encountered. He also reports that the Orinoco is navigable by canoe, and according to the Indians, has never been visited by any white man. Rice finds it significant that "every Bare (Barauna), Uaquiritare, Guaharibo and Vaika are unanimous in affirming that the Orinoco source has never been reached" and disputes French anthropologist Jean Chaffanjon's claim to have arrived there. And, in December 1930 Rice lists five specific drawings for which lantern slides were constructed, including maps and views from the Amazons, the Lower Rio Negro, and Maraca Island. He requests these be sent to him for his personal collection. $3,750

In his seven expeditions to South America, accomplished surveyor Alexander Hamilton Rice explored over 500,000 square miles of the Amazon Basin. He further gained insight into the life and customs of Indian Nations including the Makuxi, Uapixana and Jaricuna.

19 Rare campaign letter book 1704 war of the Spanish succession

Netherlands

CUTTS, John, Baron Cutts of Gowran

Letters to Severall Persons during the Time that I commanded Her Majesty’s Forces in Chief in the Low Country’s in the Year 1703. The Hague, 1703-4

A Manuscript letter book, foolscap 4to. 56 pages comprising 54 MS letters in a clear, legible secretarial hand, all signed by Cutts, numerous blanks, in contemporary marbled wraps. Light browning, a little shaken, but sound in worn wraps.

This important series of documents relates to the period of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), a war which involved several of the major powers of Europe. It was played out in several theatres including North America, and which brought confirmation of the military skills of the Duke of Marlborough. Cutts’ letter-book spans the period when Marlborough returned to England, leaving Cutts to command the English forces.

Cutts was Governor of the Isle of Wight and a career soldier and returned to active service in the Low Countries (Netherlands) with outbreak of the War of the Spanish Succession, declining the Governorship of Jamaica in favour of a return to the Netherlands. In 1702 he added lustre to his fame with the capture of Fort St. Michael at Venloo.

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Covered by this letter-book is the period when Marlborough returned to England leaving Cutts in command. It contains the full texts of his 54 out-going letters containing instructions to the Officers commanding the Regiments in the Field, promotions, transfers &c., reports to Marlborough and his Secretary Adam Cardonnel on the state of operations, relations with Allied Commanders, political negotiations, and transmitting information from the Naval forces off the coast. On the 8th January 1704 he sends a lengthy letter providing Marlborough with “an Account of what had happened ‘till that time in the Forces under [his] care.”

Written by his scribe, Cutts being meticulous and thorough, appears to have reviewed and approved each document, as his original signature appears on numerous occasions throughout.

Accompanying the letter-book is an additional 2-page letter in a separate hand, being a plea for posthumous pardoning of a debt owed by Cutts, in light of substantial moneys allegedly owed to him for his public service to the Isle of Wight and the Guards. A detailed letter with reference to his will and his estate.

Substantial 18th century campaign documents of this kind are far from common, and the almost complete erasure of a prominent and courageous soldier such as Cutts from the English record adds considerable appeal to this insight into his services. $3,750

21 Pompeii rising again from the ashes after WWII The Liberation of Italy by the US Fifth Army in 1943

Fascinating Photograph Collection of Pompeii

A Collection of 32 photographs of the ruins of Pompeii as well as 2 books, one of which is inscribed by the Mayor of Pompeii to Fred H. Lippucci, a decorated US Lieutenant Colonel and Italian American, nine months prior to the fall of the Mussolini regime. A remarkable testament to the sacrifice of American Forces to bring Freedom to Europe during WWII

The dedication from the mayor of Pompeii to American Lieutenant Colonel Lippucci indicates US presence in Italy and support from the Italians several months prior to the major World War II campaigns. Interestingly, the dedication is signed on the very day of activation of the Order of Battle led by the 34th Infantry Division, American VI Corps [of Fifth Army], 11 January 1943.

Fred H. Lipucci - LTC, US Army 34th Infantry Division, G.O. No. 94 (1944) Recipient of Silver Star Medal, the third highest military decoration, for distinguished gallantry in action against the enemy.

The 34th Infantry Division (Red Bull Division) was the first allied force into combat and the first in the Order of Battle which was activated 11 Jan 1943, VI Corps [of Fifth Army].

The Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, was a major World War II campaign, in which the Allies took Sicily from the Axis (Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany), resulting in the collapse of the fascist regime in September 1943.

22 Dog encased in volcanic ash

Original Photos

Mount Vesuvius The Pompeii Forum

The Collection Includes:

1. Book about Pompeii - Inscribed to US Lieutenant Colonel by the Mayor of Pompeii Title: Pompeii Past and Present. It's Principal Monuments as They Are and as They Used to Be. Author: Luigi Fischetti, Milan, Pompeii: P. Beccarini, circa 1905, 8vo with large fold-out map. Signed and inscribed to US Army Lieutenant Colonel, Fred H. Lippucci, by the Mayor of Pompeii, Guiseppe Balsano, 11 January 1943, for his involvement in Pompeii during World War II. The inscription, written in Italian, reads: to Major Lipucci, who earned much affection in Pompeii, with my gratitude and Fondness.... Guiseppe Balsano

2. First Edition Book with 23 Photographs of Pompeii Title: Pompeii, Past and Present. Illustrated by Photographs of the Ruins as they are, with Sketches of their Original Elevations. Drawings by Luigi Fischetti, Letterpress by E. Neville Rolfe. First Edition. London: Clowes and Sons, 1884. 8vo, 44 pages 23 remarkable sepia photographic plates. Publisher's original maroon boards, titles and tooled in gilt.

3. Set of 9 large, photographs from the turn of the century, showing the ruins and artifacts of Pompeii. Eight are sepia photographs from a numbered series, titled in print to bottom margin and mounted onto heavy cardstock leaves. These photographs measure approximately 25cm x 20cm, with mounting approximately 30cm x 24cm. One black and white photograph measures approximately 24cm x 17cm, mounted on black cardstock.

Contained together in an archival box for protection. All in very good condition $2,750

23 Carl Friedrich Gauss – Method of Least Squares Early Manuscript in German Together with First Mention in Print 1799 Shedding light on the famous priority dispute between him and Legendre on the Method of Least Squares German Manuscript titled 'Ueber die Methode der kleinsten Quadrate nach C.F. Gauss'

Germany: circa 1830-50. 8vo, 91 pages. Bound in half leather over continental marbled boards, very good condition. This manuscript, which dates from the early 1800's and was written by an unknown hand, describes Carl Friedrich Gauss' famous Method of Least Squares which appeared for the first time in print in 1809 in Latin in Section III of his work " Theoria Motus Corporum Coelestium in sectionibus conicis solem ambientium". This manuscript may very well be the first extant German translation of Gauss' method as the official German translation in book form by Anton Börsch and Paul Simon titled "Abhandlungen zur Methode der kleinsten Quadrate" did not appear until 1887. It also predates Richard Henke's dissertation "Ueber die Methode der kleinsten Quadrate", Dresden 1868, and would appear to be based directly on Gauss' Latin original of 1809 Rare

Manuscript Journal in German pre-dating Gauss’ German publication

Together with a published letter, by Gauss pointing out a mistake in calculating the Degrees of Latitude of the Arctic Circle and the Poles.

Weimar: Landes - Industrie - Comptoir, 1799. 8vo. An obscure and rare Geographical and Astronomical publication issued in Weimar, Germany in the late 1700's, bound in contemporary continental European paper boards with cloth spine. Text is in German. A scarce primary resource, this volume contains a printed letter, on page 378, by the well-known mathematician Gauss, dated 24 August 1799.

In his correspondence of August 1799, Gauss explains that the publication had made a calculation error in their July number, which contained a lengthy abstract about calculating the degrees of latitude of the Arctic Circle and the Poles. Gauss continues that he found the error based on "his method", referring to the "method of least squares" which he pioneered and not published for another 10 years. As such this is most likely the first printed mention of Gauss' method in any publication and establishes Gauss’ priority over Legendre. This volume contains the July issue with the treatise in question, as well as the August issue with letter by Gauss. 24 $3,500 Nineteenth Century Journal Greek Manuscript The Works of Geroge Kodinos

Monuments of Constantinople - Patria of Constantinople

Georgiouo tou Kodinou Perkvolai, ek tis Vivlou ton Hronikon, Peri tono Patrion tis Konstantinoupleos.

Quarto, 220 pages, a beautiful manuscript in a very neat Greek hand, written on untrimmed nineteenth century laid paper with wide margins, and with occasional sketch embellishments in a lavender ink. Bound in vellum over continental, patterned paper boards, circa 1930. Clean and bright, very good condition, a pleasing manuscript.

The Manuscript is from the mid to late 1800’s, slip “bought in Galatz, Rumania, 1937” laid in.

Com prises two classical works by Kodinos, including "Patria" which is in itself a substantial collection of historical works on the history and monuments of the Byzantine imperial capital of Constantinople, which forms an interesting portrayal of the Emperors. Preceeded by a brief treatise "De Officiis" written between 1347 and 1368, dealing with the court and the roles and cerem onies of higher dignitaries as they had evolved by the middle Palaiologan period. $2,950

25 Manuscript Travel Journal In a Superb Dreyfous Binding!

Aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War 1871

"Over the Battlefield of the Franco-Prussian War 1870. 17th August to 3rd September 1871"

8vo. Notebook, 21 pages in manuscript, comprising firsthand observations of the effects of the Franco-Prussian War three months after its official conclusion. Describing German presence as well as devastation to principle cities and historical monuments in France, numerous significant places of battle are mentioned. Clean and bright, legible and in very good condition. Entries dated from 12 August - 3 September, 1871. Contained in a decorative period leather folder with elegant gilt tooling, marbled endpaper pocket, pen insert, and bearing English manufacturer's name in gilt - Dreyfous, Berkeley St. Near fine condition.

Manuscript account of a sojourn by David F. Park of Scotland, identified by his initials, D.F.P., who appears to be affluent and associated or at least acquainted with Royal Navy captains.

"At Sedan we saw several Prussian regiments marching & some drilling... very steady... executed the movements like machinery... They seemed to be everywhere. Sentries at all the stations..."

"in Metz... The Prussians are busy fortifying it..."

"At Avricourt we were detained for a long time for the Prussian examination of the train & again... the French donaniers examined the baggage..."

"Palace of Versailles...where the French troops are encamped... the Orangerie where we saw the Communist prisoners numbering about 400, or 500."

On the 12th of August 1871 Park departs from Leith for London, from where he embarks on the Leopold I for Ostend in Belgium. The journey continues by rail to Burges, Ghent, Brussels, eventually to be joined on the carriage by Captain Jones of the Royal Artillery. Proceeding together to Givet, passing a baggage inspection, then on to the city of Charleville-Mezières, from where on the 17th the captain and the writer proceed by train to Sedan to meet a Captain Brackenburg R.A., with who Jones was going to study the campaign. He is in Metz "on the anniversary of the Battle of Graveslotte" (one year prior) examining sites such as Fort St. Quentin. In Strassbourg he observes war damage throughout the city and the fortifications underway. After a stop at the monument to Stanislas Leckzinsky (Stanislaw I Leszczyn'ski), he leaves for Paris and describes destruction in the Tuileries Gardens, followed by the Château de Saint-Cloud, the Palace of Versailles, the historic Abbey of St. Denis, and the Château de Moulineaux. He leaves France by steamer for Folkstone, then London to Edingburgh.

$750 26 Manuscript Travel Account by an English Aristocrat 1889 - 1891 Siam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne

Substantial Manuscript of a World Tour. With Emphasis on South East Asia and Australia, particularly Ceylon, Siam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne. Set of 16 String-tied Paper Signatures, 8vo, 383 pages pagination in manuscript by the author. Contained in contemporary paper board binding. Wear to boards, manuscript account clean and bright, very good condition. Entries dated from 7th October 1889 - 4th August 1891, replete with dates in the text. In a contemporary leather document folder with clasp.

Manuscript account of a world voyage by an English aristocrat or dignitary, known only by his first name, Allen, but who was well-associated with British colonial governors, consuls, captains, and the like. His connections afforded him the privilege of visiting places otherwise forbidden to other travellers. Eloquent and educated, travelling 1st class, his account is in the form of letters, with the intention of publishing a book upon his return. Over and above geography and historic monuments, we learn through him, matters of economic and political interest in the British Empire.

Dec 4th [1889]: “We reached the Brisbane bar "I have arrived at Singapore .... on the 19th [Feb 1890]... I was The governor Sir Cecil Smith is introduced at luncheon to the a very agreeable man…. acting Governor Sir A. Palmer The house is very fine of the who asked me to join him in a river Eastern Palace order…” coast trip in the Government yacht ‘Lucinda’ which I accepted.”

"This morning I drove to Old Batavia…I can only visit the interior on special permission “The Queensland Government of the Governor General...” gave me a free pass over their railways... Sir A. Palmer had written to Sydney to secure a room “for my journey to Angkor Wat… for me... the Governor of the district has The people have been very civil & been told by the Foreign Minister hospitable during the six days I've to provide me with 2 elephants, been in Sydney, so has the 3 ponies and all officials to Governor Lord Jersey…” accompany me....”

The traveller departs from England early October 1889 for a world tour, beginning with a passage through the Strait of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean, disembarking in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he visits Governor Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon. A tour of the island follows, including a trek to the top of Mount Pidurutalagala - which today is closed to the public by the Sri Lankan Army. Over 25 pages he extols the wonders of Ceylon, including the grandest tea plantations, quaint villages and towns including Nuwara Eliya, and also recount interactions with the locals. His host in Singapore is none less than Governor Cecil Clementi Smith, whose hospitality extends to travel privileges in Jakarta. Detailed observations are replete in these writings, as he visits Ceylon (ca. 25 pages), Singapore (ca. 6 pages), Dutch Batavia (ca. 13 pages), Java (ca. 4 pages), Siam (ca. 11 pages), including Bangkok (ca. 5 pages), Saigon (ca. 3 pages). He provides a substantial account of his journey to Angkor Wat, Cambodia (ca. 16 pages), and continues to China (ca. 25 pages) and numerous places in Japan (ca. 105 pages) - Kobe, Nara, Yokohama, Sapporo, and Tokyo to name only a few. Spending some time in Australia and New Zealand (ca. 27 pages), and visiting Hawaii (ca. 12 pages), he completes his journey with a rail tour of America, from the Pacific Coast to New York City before returning home. Exhaustive detail and fascinating colonial content. $2,750

27 DISCOVERY OF THE NORTH POLE Collection of Manuscript and Photographic Materials dealing with the search for the North Pole

In the later half of the 19th century a number of European Nations based on the geographical knowledge gained from the myriad of Franklin Search Expeditions mounted new expeditions to the North. There were German, English, American, Swedish, Norwegian and Austrian-Hungarian voyages just to name a few. The race for the North Pole was on!

This collection consists of the following:

1. A manuscript, hand drawn map of the Canadian and Greenland Arctic, drawn on the reverse of a memo paper for Spratt's Patent Dog Cakes, late 1800s. A bifolium, approx. 200 x 265mm (400 x 265 when opened), the map to the central leaves, "North Pole" marked at the top of the pages, in very good condition.

This well-executed drawing shows the Arctic from Victoria Land in the west to the north-east coast of Greenland, with Hazen Land shown as the most northerly point. Shading marks glaciers, and a considerable number of named features are shown, dating from no later than the 1890s. Spratt Dog cakes were used in the Arctic to feed sled dogs so it is conceivable that this map was drawn in the Arctic to fill the many lonely hours of an expedition participant.

2. Separately issued pamphlet titled Oesterreichisch-ungarische Nordpol-Expedition 1872 bis 1874. Berichte des Herrn Carl Weyprecht und Julius Payer an das Comité der österr.-ungarischen Nordpol-Expedition. By WEYPRECHT, Carl and PAYER, Julius These two reports, issued on 29 September 1874 on the results of the Austrian-Hungarian North Pole Expedition were written by the two leaders of the expedition on board the "Finmarken" during the voyage home to Hamburg. These are the first reports of this expedition- issued in pamphlet form - and pre-date any other publication.

3. Original ALS Letter by Arctic Explorer Julius PAYER (see above) advising his correspondent which photographs to use to make Diapositive projection slides for an upcoming lecture.

4. A group of 16 stereoview original photographs, contained in a box with the handwritten title "Scattered American Lands". Keystone View Company, Meadville, PA, ca. 1890s. Sixteen stereoviews each captioned to front and with publisher's details, explanatory text to versos; in very good condition, contained in an original "Keystone Geography Units" box with printed paper label additionally annotated by hand.

This series of stereoview photographs commences with 7 images of villages and other scenes in Newfoundland and Labrador. It then continues with 6 images from Peary's fifth Arctic expedition of 1899-1901: scenes of the expedition ships Windward and Eric in the ice, Eskimo groups and villages including one on Ellesmere Island, expedition camps. There follow various Eskimo images, wildlife pictures, and a Spitsbergen whaling ship. The final photograph show whalers in the Arctic near Baffin Land. $2,750 The lot all in very good condition and contained in an archival box for extra protection 28

Manuscript Map

29 Author's Archive and Annotated Review Copy with Manuscript Additions

Heinrich Barth - Africa Explorer

SCHUBERT, Gustav von BARTH, Heinrich

Archive of papers of Gustav von Schubert who wrote the authoritative Biography of German Africa Explorer Heinrich Barth. The archive consists of the author's own copy of his book, annotated for a second edition, a newspaper clipping file, correspondence with and royalty statements from his publisher Dietrich Reimer as well as an autograph note by Heinrich Barth, a cabinet card photograph of Schubert in full military dress as well as a carte de visite photograph and photogravure of Heinrich Barth.

Schubert was the brother-in-law of Heinrich Barth and had first hand knowledge of Barth's affairs. The review copy of his book 'Heinrich Barth, der Bahnbrecher der Afrikaforschung' was published in 1897 by Dietrich Reimer in Berlin evidences many changes, additions and insertions such as additional illustrations. The newspaper clipping file is contained in a purpose made folder and the clippings deal mainly with the review of the book. Schubert's cabinet photo, which shows him in full ceremonial military dress, measures 15 x 10 cm and the CDV photo of Heinrich Barth is 6 x 10cm. The autograph note in Barth's own hand says (in English): 'The first notice of a southern river due to Mr. Koenig, but he thought that it joined the Bahar-el- Abiath.' The archive is a treasure trove of information and much is very personal in nature due to Barth being related to Schubert. Interesting also is the correspondence with the publisher as well as the list of Presentation copies given which among others includes E. Haeckel, G. Schweinfurth, F. von Richthofen, and R. Virchow. All papers in German.

Rare and unique. The lot contained in an archival box for extra protection. $5,950

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Autograph Note in Barth's own hand

Biography Annotated for 2nd Edition

Schubert Royalty Statements

31 Herrmann von Wissmann Governor of German East Africa

Signed Manuscript Drawing 1895

A Large Folio sheet with a drawing of Africa and Arabia, signed Dr. v. Wissmann and with the additional inscription of a quote by Hannibal 'Inveniam viam aut faciam!' [I will either find a way, or make one], dated 19 June 1895. Penned a few days before leaving Germany to assume the Governorship of German East Africa. Very good condition

In 1889 Wissmann was appointed as Reichskommissar for the German East Africa region, and was charged with suppression of the Abushiri Revolt. On his way to East Africa he hired a mercenary force of mostly Sudanese soldiers from decommissioned units of the Anglo-Egyptian army to which a num ber of Zulus from South Africa were later added, all under the command of German officers. The German forces, along with British naval assistance, fortified Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam, retook Tanga, Pangani, and the rest of the Coastal Strip, and also reopened the main caravan route through the area. On 16 December 1889 Abushiri was executed, and in January 1890 Wissmann issued a pardon to the remaining rebels. Wissmann was highly esteemed by his officers and non- com missioned officers but came under heavy criticism from German diplomatic and military observers. Nevertheless he was made Governor of German East Africa in July of 1895. $975

Contained in an archival portfolio for extra protection.

32 Large Early Architectural Drawings - Thames Tunnel - circa 1820

Early architectural drawings of the Thames Tunnel, made in the early 1820s, in the conceptual planning stage. Features two diagrams of the original tunnelling shield invented by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, patented by him and Lord Thomas Cochrane, and used to construct the tunnel.

Original hand drawn architectural sketch, on a single leaf measuring 40cm x 32cm. Indication of mounting to verso and folds indicate that this has been a diagram belonging to the engineering and planning committee. Delicate at folds, otherwise in very good condition, drawings clear and vivid.

The uppermost diagram shows vessels sailing the Thames above the tunnel, and features the pedestrian towers at adjacent entrances. The tunnel shield is illustrated in two parts, one showing the fram e of 36 compartments for excavators, miners and bricklayers, and the other being a side view showing the shield and labourers employing a simple pulley system for moving heavy wooden barrels. Note also the horse-drawn carriage traffic, complete with men in top-hats and ladies in bonnets, for which the tunnel was first intended. $575

This was the first tunnel to have been successfully constructed underneath a navigable river, and was Thomas Cochrane built between 1825 & 1843 and Marc Brunel's newly invented tunnelling shield technology was employed

The tunnel was originally designed for horse-drawn carriages

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