Collection of papers, letters, accounts, and other documents.
(Kings German Legion) Hülsemann, Heinrich Friedrich. Comprising: Ca. 15 autograph documents by Hülsemann, including a 7pp. autograph account of his life and career in the army, detailing, among other events, his injury from a cannonball at the battle of Salamanca on 22 July 1812, his participation in the battle of Vitoria on 21 June 1813 and his taking command of the Hanoverian Landwehr Bataillon Quakenbrück during the Battle of Waterloo, and ca. 5 autograph letters signed; a 2pp. autograph letter to Hülsemann, signed, Lieutenant August Wahrendorf of the 1st Light Battalion, dated Tournai, 14 March 1815; a 3pp. manuscript "Pay List of the 4th Company 1st Light Batallion KG Legion, From 25th September to 24th October 1814;" a 3pp. manuscript "Return [for the 4th Company 1st Light Batallion KG Legion] shewing the Number Serjeants, Buglemens and Rank and File, whose Periods of Service have expired.on or before the 1st November 1814," Ostend 6 November 1814; a letter from Major Timaeus (?) to Major Hans Bussche detailing the award of two-and-a-half years pay to Captain Hülsemann and other officers "in consideration of their wounds," 17 September 1814; a letter signed by Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover ("Ernst August"), congratulating Hülsemann on 50 years of military service, Hanover, 23 September 1838; copies of military correspondence concerning the awarding of the Royal Guelphic Order to Hülsemann; ca. 8 manuscript poems in various hands; a 1p. manuscript of the song "Come cheep up, my lads, tis to glory we steer;" the collection also including around 50 manuscript documents relating to property matters of Hülsemanns, and papers dealing with the Hülsemann estate, Lingen, 24 February 1862 and 1 October 1862; ca. 120 items in all, various sizes. Card wrapper with manucript label ("Kauf Merlages [?] und die Engl. Deutsche Legion betr."). ".From a Lieutenant in the Hanoverian service I was appointed Lieutenant in the First Light Batallion, Kings German Legion, in England Novbr. 12, 1803., was promoted to a Captain of Company July 17, 1809, and on the day of the battle of Waterloo to a Brevet Major. I was with the Expedition to the Elbe 1805, at the taking of Copenhagen 1807; in 1808 with Gen. Sir John Moore in Portugal and pain and 1809.at the Siege of Flushing. From the battle of Albucra in Spain to the expulsion of the French from the Peninsula, and their retreat to France, I wa active present in every battle and engagement in which the First Light Battalion bore a part, except when I was laid up with my wounds, and last of all at the battle of Waterloo. Besides a wound received in the Hanoverian service, in the war of French revolution, I was thrice wounded under the command of Lord Wellington."An extraordinary collection of material belong to Walterloo veteran Heinrich Friedrich Hülsemann (b. 1774), Captain of the 4th Company 1st Light Battalion, Kings German Legion (1814), subsequently Major, Landwehr Battalion 3rd Duke of Yorks, Quakenbrück (1815), and later Commandant at Lingen.- $1,500
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Waterloo. Ihrer Königlichen Majestät Maria-Alexandra-Wilhelmine-Catharina-Theresia-Henrica-Luise-Paulina-Elisabeth-Friederike-Georgina, Königin von Hannover, Herzogin von Sachsen-Altenburg gewidmet. Aus den Flamämndichen Dichtungen des Herrn P.J. de Borchgrave, Blatts, 297307.
Borchgrave, P.J. de. 23pp. Lrg 8vo. Wraps., in cloth folder, gilt. Ties. Parallel texts in German and Flemish. From the library of the Electors and Kings of Hanover, Marienberg Castle. WorldCat lists only 1 copy (Stadtbibliothek Braunschweig).- $65
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Hannovers Theilnahme an der deutschen Erhebung im Frühjahre 1813, mit besonderer Rücksicht auf die Truppen-Formationen an der Elbe.
Jacobi, B. viii, 258pp., 2 folding maps. Marbled boards, 3/4 cloth. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp: "Suscipere et finire. Ex Bibliotheca Fideicomm. Ernesti Aug." Ex libris Julius Graf von Oeynhausen.- $75
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Ruhmwürdige Thaten, welche in den letzten Kriegen von Unteroffizieren und Soldaten der englisch-deutschen Legion und der hannoverschen Armee verrichtet sind. Aus zuverlässigen Nachrichten zusammengestellt.
Wissel, Ludwig von. viii, 245, (3)pp. Full green morocco, gilt. A.e.g. From the library of George V. of Hanover, as Crown Prince with his stamp on the title-page.- $100
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Zur Erinnerung an das Dienst-Jubelfest des Generals und Kriegs-Ministers, Grafen von Alten am 24. Julius 1831.
Alten, Carl August, Graf von. 17, (1)pp., 12 lithographic prints loosely inserted, as issued. Lrg. folio. Blind-stamped cloth portfolio (Light-struck at head). Spotting throughout. Cover title: Dienst-Jubiläum des Generals und Kriegsministers Grafen Carl von Alten, 1831. In the service of the elector since the age of twelve, Graf Carl (Sir Charles) August von Alten was a Hanoverian and British soldier who led the famous Light Division during the last two years of the Peninsular War. He commanded a division in the front line in the battle of Waterloo, where he was wounded. In 1818 he returned to Hanover, where he subsequently became minister of war and foreign affairs, and rose to the rank of Field Marshall. A memorial statue by Heinrich Kümmel exists in Hannover. From the Library of the Royal House of Hanover, with the stamp on the title-page.- $250
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Mémoires du général Rapp, aide-de-camp de Napoléon, écrits par lui-même, etpubliés par sa famille. Edition originale.
Rapp, Jean, comte. (2), 363, (3)pp. Frontis. portrait. Boards (rubbed at hinges). From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page: "Suscipere et finire. Ex Bibliotheca Fideicomm. Ernesti Aug."- $75
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Histoire de Napoléon et de la grande armée pendant lannée 1812.
Ségur, Paul-Philippe de. 2 vols. 422, (2)pp., 1 lrg. folding map; 437pp. Contemporary marbled boards, 3/4 calf (spine chipped; hinges starting). First edition. From the library of King Ernest Augustus of Hanover, library stamp as Duke of Cumberland- $200
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Geschichte des Königlich Preußischen Ersten Kürassier-Regiments von dessen Errichtung bis auf unsere Zeit. Nach urkundlichen Quellen, Tagebüchern, Lebensbeschreibungen, Memoiren und einzelnen gedruckten und handschriftlichen Nachrichten auf den Wunsch des Regiments bearbeitet von W. Foerster.
Förster, Wilhelm. xv, 562, (2)pp., 6 lithographic plates with tissue guards, 6 folding facsimiles. Lrg. 8vo. Contemporary cloth, 1/4 leather (very slightly rubbed at edges), gilt. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page and his coat-of-arms in gilt on upper cover.- $135
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Orderly Books.
The Kings Hussars. 15th Regiment of (Light) Dragoons. A series of 14 manuscript volumes dated 1 September 1803 to 19 August 1804 (ca. 280pp.); 10 October 1805 to 22 January 1806 (ca. 300pp.); 31 December 1806 to 8 April 1807 (ca. 200pp.); 25 July to 13 October 1807 (ca. 220pp.); 24 January to 27 June 1810 (ca. 220pp. plus stubs); 30 July 1810 to 17 January 1811 (ca. 240pp.); 11 September 1810 to 25 March 1811 (ca. 330pp.); 10 April to 4 November 1812 (ca. 320pp.); 5 November 1812 to 29 June 1813 (ca. 320pp.); 29 June to 15 August 1813 (ca. 200pp.); 25 May to 1 December 1814 (ca. 340pp.); 18 May to 4 July 1815 (ca. 240pp.); 4 July to 28 August 1815 (ca. 240pp.); 15 May to 7 October 1816 (c. 290)pp., in various hands. Lrg. oblong 8vo. (one small oblong 4to.), twelve in calf or speckled calf, one in stiff vellum, and one in green roan (occasional wear to covers; splitting at some joints and some hinges starting; one volume with covers detached). 10 volumes with metal clasps. One volume with many pages partially removed and a later leaf loosely inserted. A series of adjunct orderly books from the Napoleonic Wars, recording general orders, regimental orders, courts martial, daily passwords, copies of letters, and other official documents. The regiment that became the 15th Light Dragoons was raised in 1759 by George Augustus Elliot, Lord Heathfield, who was also their first Colonel. They served with distinction in the army of Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick against the French (who had occupied Hanover earlier in the war), Austrians, and their allies. The regiments first major action was at the Battle of Emsdorf, 16 July 1760, where their rapid advance secured the victory and bought them high commendation from their commander. During the period covered here Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, served as Colonel. In 1803-4 the regiment was on the Kentish coast (Walmer, Ramsgate) in preparation for French invasion. In 1805 it was stationed at Radipole barracks, Dorset, then moving to Woodbridge, Suffolk, in 1806. In 1810 they were stationed outside London and these orders record that they patrolled the streets of the capital at the time of the riots that accompanied the arrest of the radical MP Sir Francis Burdett that April. The volume for 1813 records active service in Portugal and Spain, including a reference to "the perfect satisfaction expressed" by Wellington when reviewing the regiment, and the Battles of Esla, Morales, and Vittoria (with orders given before the battle for the Hussars movements). The regiment was present at Waterloo, an event recorded in a somewhat laconic manner, and during the period covered by the final volumes were stationed in France. From the library of the Electors and Kings of Hanover, Marienberg Castle.- $4,800
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Abhandlung über große militairische Operationen oder: kritische und militairische Geschichte der Feldzüge Friederich des Zweiten, verglichen mit denen des Kaisers Napoleon und dem neuen Systeme. Ins Deutsche übersetzt durch den Freiherrn v. Voelderndorf und Waradein. Zweite, auf einen neuen Plan gegründete, mit mehreren wichtigen Kapiteln und Karten vermehrte, Auflage.
Jomini, Antoine Henri de. 4 vols. bound in 2. xx, 408pp.; 356pp. Figs.; (2), 443pp.; vi, 306pp., 1 folding plan. Marbled boards, 3/4 calf. An atlas of plates was published Dresden 1813. Ex libris Prinz von Braunschweig with stamp on title-pages; stamp of Ernst August II, Crown Prince of Hanover and Duke of Cumberland of flyleaves.- $225
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Ueber das Heil-Wesen der deutschen Heere: Ein Beitrag zur Begründung seiner künftigen befriedigenden Anordnung und Versuch aus dem Gebiete der höheren Staatsarznekunde.
Bischoff, C.H.E. xvlii, 620, (2)pp., 5 folding plans. Lrg. 8vo. Dark blue leather (spine slightly chipped at edges), gilt. From the library of the Electors and Kings of Hanover, Marienberg Castle.- $100
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École du soldat et de peloton faisant partie du règlement concernant lexercise et les manoeuvres de linfanterie françoise du 1.er août 1791. Nouvelle édition enrichie de 13 planches, la plûpart gravées sur de nouveaux dessins; entreprise et publiée avec lapprobation et sous la protection du Directoire exécutif de la République helvétique, pour lusage et linstruction des troupes de la République.
Mechel, Christian von. 2 parts in 1 vol. 147, (1)pp.; 32pp., 13 folding engraved plates. Marbled boards. From the library of King Ernest Augustus of Hanover, with his red stamp on verso and opposite title-page; library stamp as Duke of Cumberland.- $150
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Description of the Commissioned Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Trumpeters, and Rank and File for the 9th Troop, 3rd K[ings] G[erman] Husars from the 25th Octbr. 1812. [With, written from the reverse]: Description Horses belonging to the 9th Troop, 3rd K[ings] G[erman] Husars.
(Kings German Legion) (52)pp.; (158) blank pages; (28)-pp. manuscript. Lrg. oblong 8vo. Contemporary calf with paper labels on both covers, remains of clasps. Manuscript list providing the names of all members of the regiment with their date and place of birth, physical description, details of enlistment and former service, and supplementary remarks usually on their departure from the regiment (including deaths in battle at Waterloo and elsewhere), with a list of the troops horses with physical descriptions and other details, written 1812 with additions to 1815, with two later monthly reports on Hanoverian regiments from 1852 loosely inserted. The troop fought at the Battle of Göhrde and at Waterloo, among other actions. Inscribed in ink on the first leaf "Notizbuch des Generals William von Schnehen aus der Zeit seines Dienstes beim 3. Husaren-Regiment der Königl. Deutschen Legion, überreicht von der Witwe des Sohnes, Constantin von Schnehen, königl. sächs. General u. zuletzt Oberstallmeister in Oldenburg, bis 1866 Officier u. Regimentsbereiter beim Königl. Hannov. Garde. Husaren Regiment in Verden, Gmunden 7/6 15." Inscribed in pencil "Aus dem Nachlaß des General von Schnehen + 1876." Notation inside front-cover "Frhr. von Wangenheim-Wake 2/6/ 15" [=Adolf Georg Walrab Freiherr von Wangenheim-Wake, 1854-1936] and with the stamp of Obergut von Wangenheim Fideicommissgut.- $850
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Kritische und militairische Geschichte der Feldzüge Friederich des Zweiten, verglichen mit denen des Kaisers Napoleon und dem neuen Systeme. Ins Deutsche übersetzt durch den Freiherrn von Voelderndorf. Zweite, auf einen neuen Plan gegründete, mit mehreren wichtigen Kapiteln und Karten vermehrte, Auflage.
Jomini, Antoine Henri de. 4 vols. xii, (2), 408pp.; (2), 356pp. Figs.; (2), 443pp.; vi, 306pp., 1 folding table. Buckram. From the library of King Ernest Augustus of Hanover with his stamp on verso of title pages; library stamp as Duke of Cumberland on title-pages; inscribed Herzog von Cumberland on title-pages.- $225
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Erinnerungen eines Soldaten aus den Feldzügen der Königlich-deutschen Legion. Mit ienme VCorworte von Franz Georg Ferdinand Schläger.
Lindau, Friedrich. xix, (1), 144p. Title-page printed in gold and black. Sm. 8vo. Red morocco, gilt. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp in red on verso of title-page.- $75
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Die Ueberwältigung Hannovers durch die Franzosen: Eine historisch-politische Studie.
Ompteda, F. v. x, 362pp., 1 folding facsimile ("Convention von Sulingen"), 1 folding map. Lrg. 8vo. Full red morocco (slightly rubbed), gilt. A.e.g. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page: "Suscipere et finire. Ex Bibliotheca Fideicomm. Ernesti Aug." and his coat-of-arms in gilt on upper cover.- $100
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Der Kriegsschauplatz in Inner-Asien: Oder, Bemerkungen zu der Uebersichts-Karte von Afghanistan, dem Penjab und dem Lande am untern Indus. Nach englischen Quellen herausgegeben zum leichteren Verständnis der inner-asiatischen Angelegenheiten. Mit den Plänen von Guuzni, Kelat und Kellalabad.
Zimmermann, Carl. iv, 228pp., 1 lrg. folding map in color., 3 folding plans (2 color). Sm. 4to. Cloth. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page and his coat-of-arms embossed on upper cover.- $375
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Das gezogene Feldgeschütz. Ein Vortrag gehalten in der militairischen Gesellschaft am 17. März 1865.
Roerdansz, R. 56pp., 4 folding plates. Contemporary cloth. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his coat-of-arms embossed on upper cover. Inscribed Kronprinz von Hannover on front flyleaf.- $65
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Vie militaire du maréchal prince Ferdinand, duc de Brunsvic et de Lunebourg &c. &c. pendant la guerre de sept ans en Westphalie.
[Schaper, Christoph von.] 2 vols. xvi, (14), 311pp.; viii, (6), 413pp. Lrg. 8vo. Early 19th-century cloth, spine gilt. List of subscribers at front of each volume. From the library of King Ernest Augustus of Hanover, library stamp as Duke of Cumberland; coat-of-arms embossed on upper covers.- $250
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Quelques détails sur le général Moreau, et ses derniers moments; suivis dune courte notice biographique. Par Paul de Svinine.
Svinin, Pavel Petrovich. 141pp. Frontis. portrait. 12mo. Boards. Presentation copy, inscribed "To Colonel Thornton/ from the author." From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page: "Suscipere et finire. Ex Bibliotheca Fideicomm. Ernesti Aug."- $50
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Recueil des principaux traités dalliance, de paix, de trêve, de neutralité, de commerce, de limites, déchange &c. conclus par les puissances de lEurope tant entre elles quavec les puissances et etats dans dautres parties du monde depuis 1761 jusquà présent. Tirés des copies publiées par autorité, des meilleures collections particulières de traités, & des auteurs les plus estimés.
Martens, G.F. de. I: 1761-1778 inclusiv. viii, 733pp. II: 1779-1786 inclusiv. iv, 707pp. III: 1787-1790 inclusiv. xii, 404pp. Lrg. stout 8vo. Contemporary calf. From the library of King Ernest Augustus von Hannover, with his red library stamp and ex libris.- $300
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Zur Geschichte des Schillschen Zuges im Jahre 1809. Aus den hinterlassenen Papieren seines Vaters mitgetheilt von F.G.V. [i.e. Felix Georg von Voss].
[Voss, August von.] 41pp. Contemporary cloth, gilt. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp: "Suscipere et finire. Ex Bibliotheca Fideicomm. Ernesti Aug." and his coat-of-arms on upper cover.- $65
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Feldzug der Kaiserlich Russischen Armee von Polen in den Jahren 1813 und 1814. Von einem Augenzeugen beschrieben. Nebst authentischen Beilagen.
[Müffling, Friedrich Carl Ferdinand, Freiherr von.] vi, (4), 158, (4)pp., 1 folding chart. Contemporary cloth. From the royal library of Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, with his stamp on the verso of the title-page.- $50
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