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RODNEY STONE

RODNEY STONE

Doyle, A. Conan With Illustrations. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1896. 10 pp undated ads. Original black (very dark purple?) cloth decorated in gilt. First Edition of this novel that curiously combines the sport of boxing and the Regency period. The eponymous narrator is a country boy who wishes to go to sea, but winds up with his fashionable uncle in London -- where soon his best friend is "Boy Jim," who hopes to become a bare-knuckle boxer like his blacksmith uncle. [Doyle] had always been fond of boxing, had revelled in the history of the prize-ring, and in RODNEY STONE his enthusiasm and knowledge are apparent. As usual the action-episodes are first-rate; and as usual the historical personages are not an integral part of the story. but Doyle wanted to reconstruct an age, and so Nelson, the Prince Regent, Sheridan, Fox, Beau Brummell. and others, pop in and out of the pages for the sole purpose of creating a 'period piece' [Pearson]. The illustrations are by Sidney Paget, who also did the Sherlock Holmes illustrations. The tale was adapted into a 1913 silent film "The House of Temperley"; 70 years later it was dramatized for BBC Radio. Though this book was issued in considerable numbers, we find it to be surprisingly uncommon today -- especially in acceptable condition. This is a remarkably fine copy -- best we have seen in our 40+ years in business -- with no external soil or wear, though the front endpaper is slightly cracked. Green & Gibson A20a. Housed in a morocco-backed slipcase with inner chemise.
  • $575
YOSEMITE AND THE RANGE OF LIGHT

YOSEMITE AND THE RANGE OF LIGHT

ADAMS, ANSEL Book: 314 x 382 mm. (12 1/4 x 15"); Print: 332 x 488 (13 x 19 1/4"), mounted on archival board measuring 560 x 710 mm. (22 x 28"). 28, [2] pp., [3] leaves. Publisher's quarter brown morocco over linen boards, upper cover with blind-stamped morocco label, raised bands. Housed in the original linen clamshell box with leather spine label. With 116 BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANSEL ADAMS (110 of which are FULL-PAGE). ACCOMPANIED BY AN ORIGINAL SILVER GELATIN PRINT, PERSONALLY PRINTED AND SIGNED BY ADAMS (this no. 6 of 50, titled "Juniper, Cliffs and River, Upper Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park," ca. 1936), mounted on archival board with cutout mat, as issued. ◆In mint condition. This beautifully printed work presents the breathtaking black & white images of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Mountains made over the course of 60 years by one of the 20th century's most important photographers. For the production of this work, Ansel Adams sorted through more than 1,000 photographs of the region before selecting the final 116 seen here--many of which had never before been published. The striking photographs, whose subjects range from vast panoramas to small eddies of foam on a lake, are devoid of figures and any evidence of human interaction. They are powerful representations of wilderness and conservation, as well as a celebration of the art of photography. In the words of ANB, Adams' "images became the symbols, the veritable icons, of wild America. When people thought about the national parks or the Sierra Club or nature or the environment itself, they often envisioned them in terms of an Ansel Adams photograph. His black-and-white images were not 'realistic' documents of nature. Instead, they sought an intensification and purification of the psychological experience of natural beauty. He created a sense of the sublime magnificence of nature that infused the viewer with the emotional equivalent of wilderness, often more powerful than the actual thing." In addition to the images reproduced in this book, our deluxe edition is accompanied by an original silver gelatin print, personally printed and signed by Adams. Just 50 copies of each of five different prints were made for this edition, this being no. 6 of the photograph titled "Juniper, Cliffs and River, Upper Merced River Canyon, Yosemite National Park." Although his name is now practically synonymous with nature photography, Ansel Adams (1902-84) originally aspired to become a concert pianist before gradually turning photography into a full-time career. He made his first trip to Yosemite when he was 14, and he began taking pictures of the region with a Kodak No. 1 Box Brownie given to him by his parents. Captivated by the region, he became heavily involved in the Sierra Club, an outspoken advocate for conservation, and continued to produce photography showcasing the natural beauty of the West. Britannica calls him "the most important landscape photographer of the 20th century" and notes that "the popularity of his work has only increased since his death.". No. 107 of 250 COPIES OF THE DELUXE EDITION, SIGNED BY ANSEL ADAMS on the colophon.
  • $19,760
  • $19,760
The Life of King Henry the Fift" [with

The Life of King Henry the Fift” [with,] “The First Part of King Henry the Sixt” [with,] “The Second Part of King Henry the Sixt”. with the Death of the Good Duke Humfrey” [with,] “The Third Part of King Henry the Sixt. with the Death of the Duke of Yorke.

Shakespeare William 2 volumes. FOUR COMPLETE HISTORIES FROM THE FAMED SECOND FOLIO PRINTING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS. Folio, handsomely presented in period style quarter brown calf over marbled boards, gilt lettered and ruled on the spine. 69-146; 147-172 pp. Very handsome, fine and large copies, the bindings in excellent condition, the textblock with only a bit of the typical very mild aging. A FINE SET OF FOUR COMPLETE HISTORIES EXTRACTED FROM THE SECOND FOLIO EDITION OF SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES, HISTORIES, AND TRAGEDIES , a cornerstone--and some would say foundation--of English literature. While the complete Second Folio is one of the book collector's great prizes, a status well reflected in its price these days, this is an opportunity to acquire four of the plays from the volume bound separately. More then just celebrating one of the most charismatic monarchs in British history, King Henry V is widely recognized as Shakespeare’s most patriotic play. For in its themes, actions and characters, it not only celebrates a sense of Englishness, but it extolls, as shown most clearly with his four captains, how Henry manages to unite the Welsh, Scottish and Irish under one unified leadership as well. Further, Henry not only appeals to the commonalities between all of the soldiers of all of the lands he rules, but also between soldiers of different classes, transforming his disparate troops into ‘a band of brothers’. In doing so Henry has managed to create a form of equality between noble and commoner, and between Englishman, Welshman and Scott under a sort of common umbrella of Englishness as Henry refers to ALL of them as "Noblest English". The verse found within the play resounds with the rhetoric of nationalistic fervor. It is the very essence of a "Boys Own" adventure story; full of fighting scenes, and victories by sadly depleted, underfed, and highly stressed forces against insurmountable odds. It is a story to stir the blood, and is filled with patriotic speeches that are strangely reminiscent of Winston Churchill’s speeches during World War Two. The play is often performed for patriotic intent, most often to raise morale among the people during wartime, such as in its first major (and extremely successful) film adaptation directed by, and starring, Laurence Olivier. It is a colourful and highly stylised version which begins in the Globe Theatre and then gradually shifts to a realistic evocation of the Battle of Agincourt. Olivier's film was made during the Second World War and was intended as a patriotic rallying cry at the time of theinvasion of Normandy. It was Churchill’s government who funded the movie in order to dedicate it to the RAF pilots, with the idea being that just like Henry and his men going into the Battle of Agincourt, the pilots were up against insurmountable odds but would bravely overcome them. In fact, Churchill even used some of Henry’s dialog in his own speech to the RAF. References: William Shakespeare. King Henry V. ed. by T.W. Craik Routledge, 1995: Shakespeare’s Globe Education, Henry V Character Studies, The Shakespeare Globe Trust: Literature Network Forums, The patriotism of Shakespeare in Henry V, 2005: Sonková, Markéta Propaganda on Screen: Adapting Shakespeare’sHenry V, 2017: The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare's History Plays By Cambridge University Press, 2002.
  • $24,750
  • $24,750
Britannia Baconica

Britannia Baconica, or the Natural Rarities of England Scotland & Wales According as they are to be Found in Every Shire

CHILDREY J [Joshua] 1625-1670 British Counties historically explained. First edition, second issue, in nineteenth century speckled calf by W. Brown of Bath, some blind tooling. Spine, raised bands, blind tooling. gilt titles to red calf labels. Internally, [12], [18], 184 pp, 1 small woodcut plan (p72), lacks the first blank leaf, inner margin of title & a section of leaf A3 repaired, first leaves a little damp-stained, some light browning & spotting, small worming at the foot, head of the upper joint & headcap cracked, crack along upper top inch joint. But a Very Good example. (164*101 mm). (Wing C.3871. ESTC R25345. Lowndes 406). Title continues: historically related, according to the precepts of the Lord Bacon, methodically digested, and the causes of many of them philosophically attempted. With Observations upon them, and Deductions from them, whereby divers Secrets in Nature are discovered, and somethings hitherto reckoned Prodigies, are fain to confess the cause whence they proceed. Usefull for all the ingenious men of what Profession or Quality soever. Childrey, (Joshua, antiquary and astrologer. Indago astrologica, or, A Brief and Modest Enquiry into some Principal Points of Astrology (1652) was his contribution to the contemporary attempt to reform astrology along Baconian lines, which also included efforts by John Goad and John Gadbury. His prescription was to correlate terrestrial events with the mutual aspects of the planets calculated heliocentrically (rather than geocentrically, as was more common), along with their apogee and perigee, upper and lower culmination, and rising and setting.! For a full biography see ODNB)
  • $422
11 Booklets with 14 Manuscript Sermons 1761-1807

11 Booklets with 14 Manuscript Sermons 1761-1807

Unknown 11 small notebooks with ink ms sermons, dated 1761 to 1807, with the 3 parishes named, in 3 different hands. Listed below: 1. Serm I Christs Serm; on the Mount paraphras.'d in a Course of Sermons, 1761, Matt. V, 19 leaves. Delivered Escombe Sep 27 1761. Stanwix Sep 25 1796. 2. Serm II on Christs Serm; on the Mount 1761. Delivered Bishop Aucland, Escombe Oct 4 1761; Stanwix Oct 16 1796, 17 leaves. 3. Serm IV On Christs Serm on the Mount 1761, Matt VI, 16ff. Delivered Escombe Oct 25 1761 & Stanwix Nov 13 1799. 4. Serm V On Christs Serm on the Mount 1761, Matt VI, 18ff. Delivered Escombe Nov 1 1761 & Stanwix Sep 3 1797. 5. Lacks the title leaf, Matt VII, 16ff. Delivered Escombe Nov 8 1761 & Stanwix Sep 24 1797. 6. Serm VII On Christs Serm on the Mount, 1761, Matt VII, 19ff. Delivered Escombe Nov 15 1761 & Stanwix Oct 1 1797. (166*108 or 155*96 mm). In a different hand: 7. 4 sermons, Luke X, 19 pages Delivered Oundle1791, 5 times & Stoke Doyle; another 19 pages; Mark VIII, Delivered Oct 12 1800, Nov 7 1802, 17 pages; 8.Eccles, Aug 17 1800 & Dec 19, 1802, 18 pages; Psalm ., Delivered Aug 17 1800 & January 19 1803, 17 pages.8. On Good Friday 1807, Matt XXVI, 25 pages, Delivered Stanwix; (different hand) John XVI, 22 pages, Delivered Mar 1898, Mar 1 1807, Jul 3 1803 Jun 22 1806. (201*125 mm). In a different hand 9. On the Sacram.t. of the Lords Supper 1796, Cor XI, 22 pages, DeliveredWitton Oct 1793, Hamsterly Oct 13 1793, Stanwix 1797 *2. 10. Whitsunday 1796, Hohn III, 34 pages, Delivered Stanwix Whitsunday 1796 & 1803. 11. 1st & 2nd Lecture on the Creed 1804, Tim III, 19 pages, Stawix Feb 26 1804 & Hamsterly. Ja's II, 13 pages, Delivered Stanwix Mar 4 1804 & Hamsterly Jul 22 1804. (206*163 mm).
  • $324
A Charles Bukowski Bonanza (21 Books About Charles Bukowski)

A Charles Bukowski Bonanza (21 Books About Charles Bukowski)

Gerald Locklin, Daniel Weizmann, Steve Richmond, Aubrey Malone, David Charlson, Ben Pleasants, Gundolf Freyermuth, David Stephen Calonne, Howard Sounes, Fernanda Pivano, Gay Brewer, Barry Miles, RD Armstrong, John Thomas, Jory Sherman, A D Winans, William Joyce, Victor Thorn, Michael Gray Baughan, and Jean-Francois Duval (Charles Bukowski) Sold here together are twenty-one books about the great man himself - Charles Bukowski. Included are biographies, books of photographs, interviews with, remembrances, critical writings and more. A mixture of both hard and softcover books. All 21 are first editions, first printings. All are in near fine condition with minor exceptions. Briefly, the collection includes the following books: Duval, Jean-Francois. Bukowski and the Beats, Baughan, Michael Gray. Charles Bukowski Great Writers Series, Thorn, Victor. The Bukowski Hangover Project, Joyce, William. Miller, Bulowski & Their Enemies, Winans, A. D. The Holy Grail - Charles Bukowski and the Second Coming Revolution, Sherman, Jory. Bukowski: Friendship, Fame & Bestial Myth, Thomas, John. Bukowski In The Bathtub, Armstrong, RD, Editor Last Call: The Legacy of Charles Bukowski, Miles, Barry. Charles Bukowski, Brewer, Gay. Charles Bukowski Twayne's United States Authors Series, Pivano, Fernanda. Charles Bukowski Laughing With The Gods, Sounes, Howard. Charles Bukowski Locked in the Arms of a Crazy Life, Sounes, Howard. Bukowski in Pictures, Calonne, David Stephen, Editor. Charles Bukowski Sunlight Here I Am, Freyermuth, Gundolf S. "That's It" A Final Visit With Charles Bukowski, Pleasants, Ben. Visceral Bukowski Inside The Sniper Landscape of L.A. Writers, Charlson, David. Charles Bukowski Autobiographer, Gender Critic, Iconoclast, Malone, Aubrey. The Hunchback of East Hollywood, A Biography, Richmond, Steve. Spinning Off Bukowski, Weizmann, Daniel, Editor. Drinking With Bukowski Recollections of the Poet Laureate of Skid Row, and Locklin, Gerald. Charles Bukowski: A Sure Bet. Due to the size and weight of this collection additional shipping charges will apply. Please email ahead for a shipping quote.
  • $375
Opera omnia medico-practica et anatomica. Accendunt I.D Santorini Opuscula quatuor

Opera omnia medico-practica et anatomica. Accendunt I.D Santorini Opuscula quatuor

BAGLIVI, Giorgio front., 64-855 pp., 3 pl. Nuremberg, Adam Stein et Gabriel Nic. Rase, 1751, in-8, front, 64-855 pp, 3 pl, Basane marbrée havane, dos à nerfs orné de caissons dorés, tranches rouges, Portrait-frontispice de l'auteur, le médecin Giorgio Baglivi (1668-1707), originaire de Raguse (Dubrovnik) en Dalmatie. L'une des nombreuses rééditions des Oeuvres complètes de Baglivi, imprimées pour la première fois à Lyon en 1704. Elles sont accompagnées de quatre opuscules par le grand dissecteur Giovanni Domenico Santorini (1681-1737) : De structurâ & motu fibrae; De nutritione animali; De haemorrhoidibus; De catameniis. Giorgio Baglivi étudia à l'Université de Naples et effectua un long voyage d'étude à Venise, Florence, Padoue, Pavie, Bologne et enfin Rome, où il arrive en 1692; il demeura dans cette ville à la demande du pape Innocent XII et fut nommé professeur de chirurgie et d'anatomie au Collège de la Sapience. Il mit en valeur les observations expérimentales dans la pratique médicale et encouragea la méthode scientifique de Francis Bacon. À l'inverse, il se montra sceptique à l'égard de la médecine théorique. Parmi ses sujets d'études, il s'intéressa au tarentisme, maladie dont on attribuait l'origine à la morsure d'une araignée, la tarentule des Pouilles (Lycosa tarantula), et contre laquelle l'un des seuls remèdes connus était de se lancer dans une danse effrénée au son d'une musique entrainante, pratique qui a donné naissance à la danse de la tarentelle. Baglivi fut l'une des autorités médicales qui imposa le terme de "Tarantismus" et qui accrédita la thérapeutique par la danse. Exemplaire bien complet des 3 planches gravées sur cuivre, dont celle représentant la tarentule des Pouilles. Ex-libris de Jean-Baptiste Raoul de Champmanoir, (1744-1830), médecin de Dinan et docteur de la Faculté de Montpellier; il était membre de la Société de l'harmonie universelle. Accrocs aux coiffes, tranches et coins, épidermures sur les plats. Large mouillure claire sur les premiers feuillets. Garrison & Morton n° 68 (pour l'édition de 1704). Hisch I, p. 288.
  • $500
Über Ammoniten

Über Ammoniten, über ihre Sonderung in Familien, über die Arten, welche in den älteren Gebirgsschichten vorkommen, und über Goniatiten insbesondere

BUCH, Christian Leopold von 56 pp., 5 pl. Berlin, Königliche Akademie der Wissenschaften, 1832, in-4, 56 pp, 5 pl, Demi-veau blond à l'imitation, dos lisse et fileté, Édition originale. Rare monographie sur les ammonites, leur classification et sur les espèces présentes dans les couches montagneuses anciennes, en particulier les goniatites. Leopold von Buch (1774-1853) est considéré comme le plus illustre des géologues allemands. Il étudia à Freiberg sous la férule du père de la géognosie et fondateur de la théorie du neptunisme, Abraham Gottlob Werner, et devint l'ami d'Alexander von Humboldt. Ses premiers travaux sont d'inspiration Wernerienne; il s'émancipe peu à peu de la doctrine de son maître, à la suite de ses excursions en Italie, dans le centre de la France et en Norvège. Il fut l'un des premiers à faire une description claire et précise de la structure géologique de l'Europe centrale, en démontrant que les montagnes les plus hautes n'ont jamais été recouvertes par les mers, mais ont été formées à la suite de ruptures et soulèvements successifs de la croûte terrestre. En 1824, il publia la carte géologique complète d'Allemagne, en 42 feuilles; il s'agit de la première grande carte du genre à représenter une large surface du continent européen. L'influence de Buch fut immense et ses contributions scientifiques s'étalent sur plus de 60 ans. Reliure restaurée. Rousseurs claires au texte et aux planches. DSB II, p. 552 et suiv. Geikie, The Founders of Geology, p. 245 et suiv.
  • $889
Astronomical Observations

Astronomical Observations, made in the Voyages which were undertaken [.], for making discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, and successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Carteret, Captain Wallis and Captain Cook [.]. Illustrated with maps of New Zealand and Eastern coast of New Holland, from the original drawings by Captain Cook

Wales, William ARGUABLY ONE OF THE RAREST PUBLICATIONS ON COOK'S FIRST VOYAGE. This is the first scientific publication relating to Captain Cook's first voyage on HMS Endeavour (1768-1771) to the Pacific. Officially it was to observe the transit of Venus in the South Pacific but secretly it was to search for the mythical Southern Continent. In the process Cook became the first European to set foot on New Zealand and the east coast of New Holland or Australia. Of all the works associated with the First Voyage, this is one of the rarest. Only two examples of this work are recorded at auction on Rare Book Hub since 1985. It was not in the Parks collection, arguably one of the finest in living memory on the works of Cook. It was also not in the libraries of Davidson or Parson's. It includes two large charts representing the east coast of Australia and New Zealand, much improved from those published in John Hawkesworth's official account of the first voyage. William Wales (bap.1734-96) was an English mathematician and astronomer. In 1768 the Royal Society sent him to Hudson Bay to observe a transit of Venus in June 1769. His observation were the first scientific measurements to be made in Canada and were taken at the Prince of Wales Fort. Whilst there he computed a series of tables for calculating longitude using chronometers. In 1772 he was appointed to the second voyage (1772-75) of Captain James Cook. He replaced his brother-in-law, the astronomer Charles Green (1735-71), who had died on the return leg of the first voyage. His meticulous attention to detail is noted in his frustration ‘I begin to despair .of doing any thing to the Purpose here, and yet I am such a slave to it that I have scarce time to eat'. Suarez noted that in Malekula he took 32 sets of observations and at Tanna, 45! He was able to correct the longitude of the South Island of New Zealand placing it 40 minutes further west, an error at Cook Strait of about 34 miles. Cook himself wrote in his journal that ‘Mr Wales, whose abilities is equal to his assiduity, lost no one observation that could possibly be obtained' (ODNB). This resulted in the more often found ‘The Original Astronomical Observations', 1777, publishing the findings. Of that book Davidson wrote in 1970 that it was ‘as important as it is rare . I have not noted a copy for sale in recent years and should a copy become available it would certainly arouse great competition between collectors .'. He then became responsible for publishing the same from the results of Cook's first voyage, based on the observations of Cook, Clerke, and Green. Wales would become Master of Mathematics at Christ's Hospital in 1775 and served on the Board of Longitude until his death in 1798. This example appears to be an unrecorded early issue as pages 94-95 are omitted, 93 and 96 are printed back-to-back. The signature of this leaf is Bb and there is no Bb2. The next leaf paginated 97 bears the signature Cc as expected. The two charts are engraved by James Basire (1730-1802) who was the son of Isaac Basire (1704-68), also an engraver. He was clearly regarded in some standing as he was named engraver to the Society of Antiquaries in 1759 and to the Royal Society in 1770. That of the east coast of New Holland extends from Point Hicks in the south to the tip of Cape York with accompanying track of the ‘Endeavour'. The book records the observation not only of Cook, but his predecessors in the Pacific; John Byron on the Dolphin (1764-66), Samuel Wallis on the Dolphin (1766-68), and Philip Carteret on the Swallow (1766-69). The final third of the book is on ‘Deductions from the Observations'. An extremely rare work of great significance. Beaglehole (1955-67) I, p. cclxiv; Beddie (1970) 719; Davidson (1970); ESTC T141525; not in Ferguson (1975); not in Hill (1974); Holmes (1952) 71; Howgego (2003) W3; ODNB; Sabin (1868-1936) 101029; Suarez (2004) pp. 133-5; not in Tooley Australia (1979); Worms & Baynton-Williams (2004). Small folio (285 x 235 mm.), in nineteenth century half calf, marbled paper boards, spine with ornate gilt bands, with ornate gilded green leather title label, small area of professional restoration to upper and lower portions of spine, yellow edged. With typographic title, Contents, Errata, Introduction, pp. (4), xii, *4, 146, with two large folding engraved maps, unrecorded early issue printers' error of pp. 94-95 omitted, some foxing on pp. ix-xii, tear without loss to p. 59, otherwise in very good condition.
  • $35,200
  • $35,200
Historical Romances

Historical Romances

Ainsworth, William Harrison An unrecorded edition of this work, "Edition Des Aims Des Art of the First State Large Paper Japan Edition Limited to Ten Copies". With a suite of 74 plates printed on silk, mounted in folders with tissue cover, in a morocco box. Within the volumes "With color facsimile title in each volume; With impressions of the Historical Portraits on India Paper, and with duplicates on Paper de Chine; With three impressions of the Etchings on Japan Vellum; First State - Remarque - After Remarque And one on Dutch handmade paper, finished in watercolors. Copy No. 6". 25 volumes, all edges gilt, bound in full dark green morocco with a full morocco portfolio of etchings, "AINSWORTH Edition Des Aims Des Arts No. 6" on the top flap. The plates on silk are largely after paintings by Hugh W. Ditzler. They illustrate ten volumes, some not included in the published volumes: Vol. 1 Reechoed; Vol. 2 Brighten; Vol. 3 Jack Shepherd; Vol. 4, Constable of Tower; Vol. 5, Tower of London, Vol. 1; Vol. 6, Tower of London Vol. 2; Vol. 7, Boscobel; Vol. 8 Constable de Bourbon; Vol. 9, John Law; Vol. 10, Talbot Harlan. Published as an Author's Memorial edition of 101 copies, (20 vols) ; and a Library edition 20 vols OCLC: 5774167, this edition not on OCLC. George Barrie was a publisher of many high quality prints and books published with prints around the turn of the 20th century. This included the monumental book published in 1895, "The Army and Navy of the United States", which solicited illustrations from more than a dozen artists. The paintings were reproduced as photogravures, some of which were hand tinted. Bound in full dark green morocco, spines with four raised bands, gilt lines and a colored floral bouquet in the central band, gilt inner dentures. Inside board with panels in green and brown leather decorated with scrolls and a colored rose inset in central panel, blue moire silk end papers, all edges gilt. Spines uniformly faded to dark brown, boards dark green. Some slight nicks, some of the moire silk endpapers with slight marks. Overall, a sumptuous production, in very good condition, unrecorded on OCLC.
  • $4,125
  • $4,125
Notice. Thursday Boat

Notice. Thursday Boat, Foot of Main St. the Sloop Mohican! (Peekskill)

[Hudson River; Broadside] An unrecorded broadside advertising the Hudson River sloop Mohican, sailing from Peekskill to Manhattan. '. the Sloop Mohican! as a market boat, from the dock of I. & R.A. Depew, Foot of Main Street, Peekskill, on Thursday of each week, commencing April 3rd. Returning, will leave New York, Foot of Vestry Street, every Monday during the season, at 4 o'clock, P.M'. "The Mohican was one of the old sloops that hailed from this port [Poughkeepsie]. She was built in 1837 at Peekskill by Isaac Depew, Senator Depew's father, who ran her as a packet and market boat. During the Civil War she passed into the possession of Edward Tower and others who were interested in the furnaces and who used her in conveying limestone and iron ore to the Tower furnaces at Poughkeepsie. Her skipper was Joseph Reynolds. The Mohican was sixty-eight feet long, twenty-five feet beam. Under her quarter-deck, which extended almost to midships, were a dozen berths. She was always painted red, and was a fast sailer. Her timbers and planking were of locust and white oak. The old sloop now lies on the shore of Chelsea in front of the home of Capt. Moses W. Collyer who brought her there for a breakwater and dock a few years ago when she was dismantled and withdrawn from the river." * Isaac Depew is the father of Chauncey Depew [1834 - 1928] whose ancestors settled in 1685 at Peekskill, NY. Depew was president of the New York Central Railroad System, and president of the West Shore Railroad Company. Printed at the foot "From the Highland Eagle Printing Establishment, Main st., Peekskill." The Highland Eagle was active from 1851-1858 according to the Library of Congress. 12 1/4 x 20 1/4", tan paper & black text. Archivally restored, backed with acid free tissue, with some small text losses corrected ("i" in notice, "t" in street, "a" in Monday.) Overall, beautifully preserved. Not on OCLC; NYPL; Google Image search. A rare broadside. *Verplanck, William E. and Moses W. Collyer, Sloops of the Hudson, Putnam's, NY 1908"
  • $3,025
  • $3,025