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 The History of a Little Frenchman and His Bank Notes. “Rags! Rags! Rags!”
 [141765] (BANKING) [James Kirke Paulding].
Philadelphia: Published for the Author, by Edwad [sic] Earle ... Joseph M. Sanderson, Printer, 1815. 12mo, 27, [1] pages. First Edition. Pamphlet, outer wraps absent, remvd., dbd. Small institutional stamps, old ink name and number, to title page and following, a good copy. A satirical work, attributed to James Kirke Paulding, (1778-1860). Paulding's anonymous pamphlet tells the story of a Frenchman from the West Indies who arrives in Savannah, Georgia and converts all of his gold into paper bank notes. As the Frenchman and the narrator travel north, the Frenchman's paper money continually declines in value. The lax, opportunistic, and wildcat banking practices of the period are humorously and sharply outlined. The anonymous narrator argues for the backing of paper money with specie and for intelligent banking regulations. Paulding was notable for his anti-British attacks during the 1810's and 1820's. He would later serve as Secretary of the Navy under Martin Van Buren. [Sabin 32183. ANB.] $250
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The Golden Urn.
[141866] (Bertrand Russell, Berenson, Pearsall Smith) [Bertrand Russell].
[Oxford]: [Horace Hart, Printer to the University], Fiesole, March, 1897 - July, 1898. Octavo, [152] pages. Three issues [all published, illus. wraps bound in]. First and only edition. Early 20th century binding with geometric patterned papered boards over vellum-backed spine with twenty-three incised and gilt-ruled bands; gilt-titled calf label applied. Top-edge gilt. Fore- and bottom edges not trimmed. The Golden Urn was a privately printed magazine issued by Logan Pearsall Smith and the Berensons in Fiesole, Italy. LPS became friends with Bernard Berenson, and Bertrand Russell, when both men married his two sisters. In addition to publishing anthologies of poetry by Shakespeare, Milton, and Keats, The Golden Urn contained essays on Italian art and architecture and, notably, a list of Berenson's “Sacred Pictures” of Italian Renaissance; fine art to be found in Italy and galleries and private collections worldwide. Of great interest, is Bertrand Russell's first autobiographical essay, [pp. 30-34] Self-Appreciation, penned under the name Orlando. In this essay, Russell makes rather remarkable statements. In part: “I am quite indifferent to the mass of human creatures; though I wish, as a purely intellectual problem, to discover some way in which they might all be happy . . . I wouldn't sacrifice myself to them ... I live most for myself -- everything has for me, a reference to my own education. I care for very few people, and have several enemies -- two or three at least whose pain is delightful to me. I often wish to give pain, and when I do, I find it pleasant for the moment. I feel myself superior to most people.” $4500
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A Plaster for the Wounded Spirit, and the Wedding Ring. [Caption title]
[142125] (BROADSIDES) [Anon.].
New-York: John Evans, 234 Bowery, [n.d., 1830's?]. Broadside, 9¾ x 6¾ inches, with ornamental type border. Margins trimmed; expert mend to center fold line, verso; mild browning and light foxing. This unusual broadside begins with three columns in small type citing Biblical passages. The main body of the broadside is in slightly larger type. Two small type columns, as described above, (save for each with two lines of vertical text abutting each column) then flank a large printed circle. Within this circle the following is printed around the circle and centered: “Jesus my Friend, / His Love will extend, / It knew no beginning / And never will end.” [OCLC 15447219 identifies an 1819 effort published by Evans. Evans is also listed as a printer and petitioner within “New York - - Currency. Memorial of mechanics and artisans in the City of New York on the subject of the present deranged state of the money market, &c.” (1834) p. 6.] $450
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Smoker and Entertainment Given to the Enlisted Men of the H.M.S. Bedford, H.I.M. M.S. Idzumo, H.M.S. Shearwater, H.I.M.S. Arcona ... at Dreamland. October 20, 1909. San Francisco, Cal.
[142204] (CALIFORNIA - U.S. NAVY ENTERTAINMENT) [Anon.].
San Francisco: McNutt, Kahn & Co., [1909]. Program flyer, 6 x 4 inches. An orange sheet folded once and printed in red. Fine condition. A programme flyer given by the U.S. Navy men of the U.S.S. St. Louis, U.S.S. Albany, U.S.S. Yorktown, U.S.S. Preble, etc. to their naval allies in San Francisco. The programme included patriotic music; foreign national airs; boxing; wrestling, and the theatrical troupe of the U.S.S. Albany. Very scarce. $35
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Moral Qualifications of a Candidate for Teacher in Our Public Schools. The following letter from a young lady! recently from Indiana, who now seeks a position as a teacher in our public schools, was addressed to a sister here, previous to
[142139] (CALIFORNIA - WOMEN - HUMOR) M____ W____.
[N.p., Sacramento?]: [s.n.], Friday Eve, June 15th, [1850's or 1860's]. Small broadside, about 4½ x 9 inches. Letterpress with rough edges. In near fine condition. OCLC, one copy, attributing the place of publication as Sacramento. A bizarre item, described as one of forty letters in preparation on social life in California. The typesetting is wonderfully horrible and egregious. The “letter” is a nonsensical display of various utterances, best left to the experts to decipher. In part: “You want me to promise not to marry (Egad) between this and next september one year!!! good gracious: are you insane? …all the objection I have is my own really poor health, I don't know how long my old hulk will stand it. I look more like Polly Barker (the woman that died with cancer) than anyone I can think of … I am not so poorly as I was in the spring after you went to Cal____ [California] besides we will have some fruit and you know I always get better as soon as summer fruits ripen … I've no Objections to studying Medicine if you recollect … Do you know that I'm just so green that I don't know anything about this Celebrated Dr. Cooper and Son? that is of a California Dr. Cooper….” $150
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Circular and Catalogue Goldey Wilmington Commercial and Shorthand College. [1896 - 1900 Eleventh, Twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth Annual ...]
[142424] (DELAWARE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS - PENMANSHIP) [H.S. Goldey].
Philadelphia: Press of Edward Stern & Co., 1896 - 1900. Four small octavos, oblong, hand-sewn. 54; 54; 58; 58 pages. Printed wraps. All four of these school catalogues are consecutive, published for the school years 1896 to 1900. Illustrated with numerous half tones from photographs showing coed students. Among the more interesting images show students practicing penmanship, learning how to type, a mock business environment backdrop where students simulate business transactions, etc. Condition ranges from good to very good. General cover soil or mild rubbing to bindings; occ. issues of light internal dampstaining; one leaf with small neatly excised area. Goldey College in Wilmington, Delaware (now Goldey Beacom) was founded by business educator H.S. Goldey in 1886. In its earlier days, the school focused on penmanship and shorthand for men and women. These scarce publications show the aggressive marketing ingenuity of this business school to promote and establish its presence in the local Delaware community in the late 19th century. The school continues to thrive in the present day community of Pike Creek in greater Wilmington, and boasts of having matriculated four governors and numerous accomplished graduates. $150
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 Henry du Pont. A brief recital of his life and character by his son Col. Henry A. Du Pont.
[142094] (DELAWARE - DU PONTS - WILMINGTON) Colonel Henry A. Du Pont.
[Winterthur, Delaware]: [Privately Printed], [1923]. 8vo, 16 pages. Stiff card covers. Binding lightly foxed, else very good. Compliments of the Author slip laid in. OCLC, four copies. Very scarce Du Pont memorial and, in part, business history of du Pont de Nemours and Company. $75
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Hosses Hosses Hosses! and A Tale of Two Dogs.
[5012] (DELAWARE) J. Harvey Burgess [”The Gentleman from Sussex”].
Harrington, [Delaware]: Harrington Journal, (1950). Small octavo, 13 pages. 7 x 5½ inches. First Edition (?) Bound in wrappers, paper covers. Faint stains on cover, first page age-toned, else very good condition. Harrington, Delaware native speaks of the joys of harness racing in the area and of down state Delaware activities and entertainment. $45
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 English Carrier prize-winning pigeons, four original photographs, 1905-1912.
[142135] (ENGLISH CARRIER PIGEONS - PHOTOGRAPHY) [J. Moore].
: , . [N.p., 1905-1912.] Four individual and original photographs of English carrier pigeons. These pigeons were awarded prizes at the Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Headington, Sandy, Norwich, etc. The carrier pigeons were owned by J. Moores of Rotherwood, St. Ives Road, Maidenhead, England. One photograph has a studio stamp from Philadelphia; the remainder are anonymous, but have extensive manuscript annotations recording prizes won, date, and owner's information. Presumably, these pigeons were exhibition pigeons and not racing birds. $350
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The Care Killer. Being an Entertaining Selection of Whimsical Adventures, Laughable Tales, Bon-Mots, and Other Good Things, Extracted from the Most Celebrated Authors.
[142096] (ENGLISH HUMOR - JEST BOOKS - JOKES) [J. Pitts, Printer].
London: J. Pitts, Printer, Marble and Toy Warehouse, 1839, [1846?]. 12mo, 12 pages. Self wraps, sewn, printed and illustrated. Front wrap separating along seam and orig. trimmed slightly askew. One large cut on front cover is seen within showing three individuals laughing with a cartoon blurb above their head: “Oh! What fun.” As seen in this copy, COPAC notes that Ryle and Co., added its colophon to page 12 and reissued this pamphlet, likely in 1846. OCLC locates two copies. A scarce jest book. $250
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