Search Results: Authors starting with T from Nicholas D. Riccio Rare Books & Prints

Pamphlet, removed, dbd, 27 pp. Removed, title page with a couple of small tears on the top, not affecting text, normal aging and foxing; else about very good. John Taliaferro (1768-1852) and John P. Hungerford (1761-1833) were competing for the same house seat in 1811. While it appears that Hungerford had more votes, Taliaferro's camp claimed that some of Hungerford's votes were not legitimate. A committee was set up to investigate, and this pamphlet gives Hungerford time to present his case. Taliaferro was elected to Congress four times between 1800and 1834, and Hungerford was also a Congressman, and served in both the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. It appears that Taliaferro won the seat, but Hungerford would be back in Congress after the War. # 100965

8vo, 2 volumes, later ¾ morocco, illustrated with 8 tinted lithographic plates, 251, 247pp.Titles and frontispieces bleached, else significant foxing throughout. Bookplate on front pastedowns. Solid set overall. ‘Eldorado’ is considered one of the best contemporary accounts of the California gold rush by a highly renowned traveler. Taylor had a great eye for detail, and shares some fascinating experiences in this work. His impressions of San Francisco, which basically presents a picture of a very busy unfinished frontier town, are especially interesting. “On every side stood buildings, of all kinds, begun or half-finished, and the greater part of them mere canvas sheds.” He was much impressed by the high prices for just about everything, but also reports that this gave opportunities for some. Musicians, for example, could earn $16 a night, and he knew of a Swiss organ girl who had earned $4,000 in six months. Taylor spends a lot of time discussing the gold rush, and… Read More

8vo embossed red cloth illustrated 522 pp. Binding is torn around the hinges, and spine, and a piece is missing from top of spine. Also, some wear and niches at the edges, and some foxing. Text is fairly clean. This work was also published in London in the same year, under a slightly different title. The folding map illustrating the course of the Nile is present, but it has a small tear. Some of the illustrations are lithographs.

8vo, original cloth binding, gilt title on spine, 192 pp. Very slight edgewear, and normal aging; otherwise very good plus. A scarce and uncommon title that was published by a small essentially black college. Considering when this was published, at a time the "civil rights movement' was coming into its own, this has to be viewed as a groundbreaking title. Martin D. Jenkins reminds us in the foreword that while African Americans have made important contributions to the natural sciences the awareness of the public and even other scientists is rather low. In the first chapter Herman R. Branson gives an overview and the challenges facing the Negro scientist, in the chapters that follow influential black scientists illustrate their contributions to biology, Chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Branson worked with Linus Pauling on protein stricture, Montague Cobb, another contributor, was the first African American to get a PH. D. in Anthropology. Physicist Warren Henry, well known for his outstanding work… Read More

Pamphlet, removed, and disbound, 8vo, 6 pp. A few small chips on left margin; normal aging. Ink notation on last page. This petition is an appeal by Americans living in the Oregon territory for protection by the United States Government. The folks in Oregon were feeling neglected and wondered why they were less entitled to protection because they lived west of the Rocky Mountains. They cite the challenges of having to live among large Indian tribes and dealing with a “might foreign power” (Great Britain). They also claim that they moved to Oregon, not just to improve their lot in life, but to extend the “area of freedom” promoted by the United States. The document strongly suggests that previous requests for aid have been ignored. This seems to have particular significance with respect to their relationship with the Indians. According to the petitioners, part of the problem with the Indians, “whose predatory habits and thievish propensities” were becoming a much larger… Read More

Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, dbd, 8 pp. 1st leaf detached; normal aging. Some staining to last page. Second pamphlet, 8vo, removed, dbd, 11pp. Normal aging. In the first document, President Polk relates to Congress the claims of the Oregon settlers concerning Indian hostilities. Polk mentions that the settlers have found themselves in the midst of some powerful Indian tribes, who have recently “raised the war whoop, and crimsoned their tomahawks with the blood of their citizens.” The president urges that Congress authorize a Territorial Government be set up, and that adequate resources be raised for protection. 30th Congress 1st session Senate document number 47. The second pamphlet simply requests payment for expenses incurred by the provisional government in the Cayuse War. They claimed that because the U.S. Government couldn’t be reached in time to protect Americans, they had to set up a volunteer army. They were asking for $87,230 in payment, and includes a list of what is owed to… Read More

Tall 8vo, tooled leather, gilt lettering, illustrated, 715 pp. Top joint cracked, some rubbing, wear to extremities, a little foxing, and normal aging; otherwise very good. This is a profusely illustrated work with about 350 engravings and maps. Included are chapters on Canyons, Yellowstone Park, Yosemite Valley, and Monument Park. Additionally, this book covers various aspects of Native American tribes, including the Pueblos, Zunis, and Moquis.

Folio, newspaper, illustrated, 615-630 pp. Some chips, tears and folds at the edges and margins, front page a little darkened and browned, contents generally bright and clear; overall very good. The major article, which starts on the front page is the death of the Prince Consort (Prince Albert), he of course, was married to Queen Victoria. There are a number of wood engravings contained in this issue, including one of divers working on the Westminster Bridge. This is a relatively early depiction of diving equipment.

Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and creasing; otherwise very good. In addition to the play there is a concert performed by the English Quartette. Featured actors include A. Jewett, Fred Pierce and C. Hale. Includes some local business ads.

Small folio advertisement, illustrated with photographs, 4 pp. Two small archival repairs to bottom edges, a couple of nicks or small tears at extremities; otherwise very good. According to the ad, this is a Henry W. Savage production of Walter Browne's play. The production was to take place at the Winsted Opera House on November 5th, and promises a full orchestra and great sets. The ad includes four fairly large attractive photographs of the cast. The Winsted Opera House appears to have opened around 1876, but was significantly damaged in a fire on November 13, 1901.

Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and creasing; otherwise very good. This performance of two plays took place at the town hall in Hollis, New Hampshire on Match 12, 1886. Admission was only 25 cents, and the main actors were B.H. Cameron, W.L. Marshall and C.G. Homan. Interesting piece of theatrical history. Includes some local business adds.

Folded 8vo sized program, 4 pp. Some browning and aging, edge fold; otherwise very good. In addition to two plays music is provided by the Brookline Orchestra. Actors include Lizzie H. Hardy, Etta L. Eastman, Bertha L. Colburn and W.L. Marshall. Last page has some local ads.

Pamphlet, 8vo, uncut, 7 pp. Browning and gaining, pencil notation on front page, a few minor chips along edge; otherwise very good. Jacob Thompson (1810-1885) was the Congressman from Mississippi 1839-1851. He was also the committee chairman on Indian Affairs, and Secretary of the Interior. This speech addresses his views on a Bill that would increase the price of the sale of public lands.

12mo, leather, illustrated, 192 pp. Covers detached and endpapers missing, but text os complete, spine with considerable wear, normal aging; otherwise fair to good. Ilustrated with several charming woodcuts. Includes The Life of the Author by P. Murdock and Death of Mr. Thompson by Mr. Collins.

Oversized 4to, original pictorial heavy paper covers, illustrated, [16] pp. Margin tear through most pages, no affect on text or illustrations, spine is worn and split at the top, a little edgewear, normal aging; otherwise very good. This work includes eight very attractive illustrations by Diana Thorne. The illustrations are mostly farm animals, including horses, goats, rabbits, dogs and pigs.

8vo, pamphlet, course heavy paper, illustrated with tipped in color illustrations, unpaged. Chipping to covers, a little splitting by spine and hinges a little weak, but still firm, chip on back corner goes into border, but doesn't damage image; otherwise about very good. This scarce little item has 17 tipped in illustrations by four artists, with text by Betty Thornley. According to the OCLC there are only a few copies held by libraries.

Pamphlet, 8vo, removed, disbound, 51 pp. Disbound, modern somewhat crude tape repairs to spine, ink stain in lower right corner throughout, a few chips at extremities, some minor foxing; still a decent copy. James Henley Thornwell (1812-1862) was a Presbyterian minister and educator born in the Marlboro District of South Carolina. He was educated at the Andover Theological Seminary and the Harvard Divinity School, and in 1835 he became the pastor at a new Presbyterian church in Lancasterville, South Carolina. The basic premise of this work is a justification for slavery. Thornwell uses scripture and religious to justify slavery, and to even address some of the arguments of abolitionists. He also appears to suggest that we are doing slaves a favor, and will earn their gratitude if we bring them to god, "They will feel that those are not tyrants who are striving to bring them to God." ANB. Sabin 95649. Work p 215.

Rebound, later blue cloth morocco spine label, illustrated, 289-432 pp. (143 pages). Issue rebound in later cloth, some minor foxing, aging and browning; otherwise very good plus. Included in the August 1868 issue of Harper's Monthly, Thorpe's article begins on page 401, and covers the custom of dueling in an 11-page article. Thorpe (1815-1878) was a well-known travel writer and humorist, and drew on stories and personal experiences for this article. He presents a very informed account of the subject, and even gives detailed information on specific duels, including those that involved Jim Bowie, S.S. Prentiss, T.B. Hill, and Henry Clay. There are several other articles in this issue, including "The Streets of Washington," "John Bull in Abyssinia," "The Woman's Kingdom" and "Among the Andes of Peru and Bolivia."

Pamphlet, 8vo, 8 pp. Some browning and soiling to edges and margins, edge folds, partially uncut, normal aging; other wise about very good. This is a somewhat scarce speech by Tibbatts (1802-1852) on the Cumberland Road. The OCLC locates only five copies. The Cumberland Road, first constructed between 1811-1837 was the first real national road. It served as the way to the new frontier for settlers trying to open the West. This pamphlet appears to set the stage for additional funding.

Boxing ticket, 3" x 5 1/2," includes stub, printed on stiff blue paper. Slight aging; near fine. This is a ticked for the closed circuit TV broadcast of the third, and final bout between Ali and Norton. After breaking Ali's jaw, and winning the first bout, Ali would come back and win the second encounter. In the third fight, Norton would lose a very controversial decision to Ali, despite the fact that many fight fans felt Norton really deserved the decision.