Joseph Conrad and "The book "NOSTROMO" was first published in 1904 after nearly three years of intensive writing inspired by actual events occurring a quarter of a century earlier. Perhaps had the original events which stimulated Conrad to write his monumental tome been related in a more linear manner told in a straightforward chronological manner, Nostromo might be as widely read as Heart of Darkness.
A second UK English edition of this book was published in 1918 which is the focus of this collection.

This NOSTROMO collection consists of 4 items dating from 1918 to c1926, specifically, 1 Joseph Conrad Autographed Letter Signed, 1 Book, NOSTROMO, 1918 and  The Silver Treasure 1 Movie Lobby Poster & 1 Sepia Movie Photo based on the NOSTROMO book... Click for more information and photos;

Étienne Émile Marie Boutroux was an eminent 19th century French philosopher of science and religion, and an historian of philosophy. He was a professor of history of modern philosophy at the Sorbonne in Paris, and an elected a member of Academy of the Moral and Political Sciences in 1898. The author of more than 20 books on Descartes, Pascal, Leibniz, Fichte, and William James, he was a firm opponent of materialism in science and maintained that religion and science are compatible.

This collection consists of 18 Boutroux autographed letters signed (ALS) all written in French and dating from 1908 to 1913... Click for more information and photos;

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a best-selling English novelist who wrote approximately 100 novels and 40 anthologies of short stories. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also range from spy thrillers to romance, but all have an undertone of intrigue.

The collection contains 12 items dating from 1913 to 1940, specifically, 5 letters, 5 photos, 1 autograph, and 1 book... Click for more information and photos; 

Beatrice Harraden was an influential British novelist, publishing seventeen novels, besides journalism and letters to the editor, short stories, a suffrage play and pamphlet, and children's books. She was a leader of the suffragette movement, the Women's Social and Political Union. Her novel, Ships That Pass in the Night (1893), a love story set in a tuberculosis sanatorium, sold over one million copies. In 1883, she received her BA degree as well as an honors degree in Classics and Mathematics, which would have been a noteworthy feat for a woman in this era.

The collection contains 12 Autographed Letters Signed, circa 1890s-1914... Click for more information and photos;

The Universe of Light. London: G. Bell & Sons Ltd, 1933. Greenish blue cloth in slightly chipped dust jacket. 283 pages with 26 illustrated plates, some in colour. Minor rubbing of the boards but otherwise, very good. Signed by Bragg on the title page. With 2 TLS to Jerome Alexander, 26 May and 29 May 1933, about sending a copy of the book to Alexander's colleague, Mr. Foley, and 2 obituary notices of Bragg (Science, 12 June 1942 by W.F.G. Swann; news clipping). B&w photo of Bragg, "New President of Royal Society". 25 November 1935, N.E.A.

William Henry Bragg was a British physicist, chemist, mathematician, and active sportsman... Click for more information and photos;

Anita Loos was an American screenwriter, playwright and author, best known for her blockbuster comic novel, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She wrote film scripts from 1912, and became arguably the first-ever staff scriptwriter, when D.W. Griffith put her on the payroll at Triangle Film Corporation. She went on to write many of the Douglas Fairbanks films, as well as the stage adaptation of Colette's Gigi. "In attempting to chronicle the sordid end of Anita's life, Carey is restricted by the impassive voice he has assumed. In her last few years, Anita devoted herself to Gladys and her young charge, Miss Moore...

The collection consists of 7 items dating from 1924 to 1966, specifically, 2 books, 1 typescript, 2 letters, 1 photo, and 1 movie herald... Click for more information and photos;

15 Legal documents prepared for a potential very high profile court case and documents dating circa 1798. Herman Leroi, William Bayard & Gerrit Boon James Jackson, Peter Smith, William Laight & John Jacob Astor are some plantiffs. The documents refer to the eligibility of a group of men in Canada to make claim for losses due to land confiscations in the American Revolution. Most plantiffs were United Empire Loyalists who left the Mohawk Valley of New York from land owed by Sir William Johnson. Included is the depositions is Sir John Johnson, Sir William's son.

Sir John Johnson, was a soldier, Loyalist, public servant (b at Mohawk Valley, NY 5 Nov 1742; d at Mount Johnson, near Montréal 4 Jan 1830). He was the son of Sir William Johnson and heir to the Johnson family's massive Mohawk Valley estates. With the outbreak of the American Revolution, he moved to Montréal and organized and commanded the 2 battalions of King's Royal Regiment (KRR) of NY, a Loyalist Provincial corps... Click for more information and photos;

Kate Douglas Wiggin was the author of numerous children's books, notably, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm; she also founded the first free kindergarten in San Francisco, and devoted much of her working life to children's welfare and charities. While Wiggin's book's attract great interest and attention this collection provides might greater personal insight and association with this charming author. A great opportunity for any Kate Douglas Wiggin new or existing fan to enhance their Wiggin collection.

The collection consists of 11 items dating from 1900 to 1929, specifically, 3 books, 2 calendars, 1 letter, 1 photoprint, 2 leaflets, and 2 photo postcards. A few unrecorded... Click for more information and photos;

 

3 hand written notebooks by a British military police officer, Y?. Norton about life, events, settlement, and crime in Mandatory Palestine during World War II in 1943 and 1944. "Mandatory Palestine" existed for almost two decades (1929 to 1948). As the day of May 14, 1948 came to an end, so did Mandatory Palestine. Mere hours earlier, a new document had been issued: the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
The first two notebooks are historically significant for the information that they convey about Mandatory Palestine during this period of World War II, including many police events with the Palestine, Jewish other others living 4 to 5 years before Israel was formed and during WW2... Click for more information and photos; 

Mary Mapes Dodge was an American children's writer best known for her story Hans Brinker (1865). She was also editor of the illustrated magazine Hearth and Home and the phenomenally successful children's periodical, St. Nicholas Magazine.

This collection includes 16 items dating from 1866 to 1902, specifically 8 Autographed Signed Letters (ASL); 3 Ephemera, 1 Photo and 3 Books inscribed  to Dodge (thus owned by Dodge) and 1 book written by Dodge... Click for more information and photos; 

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Written in French, on a watermarked, fine-laid paper, dated June 24, 1775, Boldy signed by Sir Guy Carleton in dark brown ink. Carleton's signature, is next to an intact square papered seal. Lieutenant-Governor Hector Theophilus Cramahé countersigns the document with his signature below Carleton's.
12-1/4 x 8-1/2 inches, one page with integral leaf. Several folds, scattered light foxing and toning, and several very minor edge tears. Very good condition and overall quite nice.

Carleton presses to fill the militia ranks. In part:  "As it is necessary for the service of the King... to create militia companies in the various parishes of this Province... do hereby name and establish said Mr. Jean Bte. Belaire as captain of a militia company..." Jean Bapiste Bellaire is being made a Captain of Militia in the Parish of Ste-Pierre. Quebec.... Click for more information and photos;

Typed Letter, signed "R. L. Borden," dated Ottawa, August 26th, 1908, addressed to a Col. A. Audet, Montreal, written on House of Commons stationery. 27 lines on two 8 x 10 sheets, was folded now flat, first page with some toning mostly on right edge, otherwise very good condition.

A lengthy letter discussing Conservative Party strategy for the upcoming 1908 federal election... Click for more information and photos;

7-1/2 x 10 inch autograph manuscript signed, no place or date but 1829. Folds with minor tears and one small hole near signature but not affecting. Overall condition very good.

"...it is now the 23rd day of the ninth month 1829 the anniversary of my birth day, and being mercifully preserved to the age of ninety one years...my Heavenly Father, who hath graciously brought me through many trials and varied dispensations to the present time...."
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12.5" x 8", near fine condition.
Land Board Eastern District Cornwall manuscript document
[Front of document]
Ld. B. E.D.  For report. Original authorities forwarded to York 6th Aug. 1825.   No. 1 not approved of

Land Board Eastern District Cornwall
6th Aug. 1825
Return of location of lands now vacant and grantable submitted for the approval of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor [ie, Sir Peregrine Maitland] at York... Click for more information and photos;

No date but probably circa 1880 when he would be about 39 years old.  [Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby].
"Lord Stanley"  engraving London published by Morris & Co. 392 Strand W.C.  Drawn by C.W. Walton. Paper size is 17-1/2" x 23-5/8". Plate mark size is 10-1/2" x 13". Image size is 5" x 7".
Signature Imprint:  Lord Stanley [facsimile signature], Stanley family motto, "Sans Changer" or without changing. Printed image of Lord Stanley with different toned white background is mounted on a larger heavier white sheet with black imprinting. Overall engraving as been washed and cleaned and some minor paper repairs made to top left corner and bottom left corner with only a couple of minor darker marks remaining. Engraved printed image of Stanley is very nice. Overall condition is near fine now... Click for more information and photos;

Coloured. A good and dark impression. Decorative colours. VG+ condition.  Size:  14.4 x 16.8 inches. 36.7 x 42.7 cm.
A series of 12 engravings together with descriptive text, derived from the works of Lahontan and Hennepin.

17 x 15-1/4 inches, was folded now flat, some angular trimming on the left and more so on the bottom left side and two small holes in top portion of the document, otherwise good condition.
Signed & initialed by Peter Hunter, also signed by Peter Russell and William Jarvis. Dated 17 March, 1804  and signed 20 March, 1804  
Land Grant to Joshua Bennett of the Township of Willoughby, the County of Lincoln in the district of Niagara Yeoman
in the Township of Willoughby in the County of Lincoln, in the district of Niagara. One Hundred acres Lot Number thirteen in the south concession of the said Township of Willoughby... Click for more information and photos;

John Holland - printmaker; British (of Peterhouse, Cambridge. Etcher.) Pencil sketch or drawing on heavy paper, cut in an oval shape, 6" high by 5" wide approximately. On the bottom right quadrant of the portrait a tiny but,  visible  monogram, reading JH 1753. (John Holland?)
ON the reverse of the drawing is written, "John Holland Esq.  and farther below a date of 1753.
Some small areas of foxing otherwise very good+ condition... Click for more information and photos;

5 x 8 inches, was folded now flat, typed signed letter to John E. (Edwin) Hunt of New Zealand. On  Donhead House Shaftesbury blind embossed letterhead (Anthony Eden lived at Donhead House for a year following the Suez Crisis of 1956). Dated July 31st, 1958. Marked PERSONAL. Writing with appreciation and comments about the Suez Crisis of 1956,, and noting: "I was quite sure that in time the purpose I had in mind would be understood. My only regret now is that the two years which have elapsed have made the task a very difficult one for the free world". Very Good condition... Click for more information and photos;

BRITISH LEGAL ACTS RELATING TO AMERICA

A collection of three rare and important 1816 British legal documents (a bill and two acts) dealing with post War of 1812 to carry into effect a Convention of Commerce, concluded between His Majesty and the United States of America... Click for more information and photos;