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The Career Begins for a Future President: The Oath of Candidacy of Warren G. Harding by Warren Harding

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Title: The Career Begins for a Future President: The Oath of Candidacy of Warren G. Harding
Author: Warren Harding
Seller: The Raab Collection (United States)
Description: 8/7/01. He signs twice; once affirming his candidacy and once verifying the contributors and contributions A highly unusual signed candidacy document, the first we have ever hadWarren G. Harding was owner and editor of the Marion Star newspaper when in the late 1890s he became interested in a political career. Democrats generally won Marion County's offices; when Harding ran for auditor in 1895, he lost, but did better than expected. The following year, Harding was one of many orators who spoke across Ohio as part of the campaign of the Republican presidential candidate, Ohio’s former governor, William McKinley. It was while working for McKinley that Harding began making a name for himself throughout the world of Ohio politics.Harding wished to try again for elective office. Though a longtime admirer of Ohio’s U.S. Senator Joseph Foraker, he had been careful to maintain good relations with the party faction led by the state's other U.S. senator, Mark Hanna, McKinley's political manager and chairman of the Republican National Committee. Both Foraker and Hanna supported Harding for State Senate in 1899; he gained the Republican nomination and was easily elected to a two-year term. This State Senate post was Harding’s first public office.Harding began his four years as a state senator as a political unknown; he ended them as one of the most popular figures in the Ohio Republican Party. He always appeared calm and displayed humility, characteristics that endeared him to fellow Republicans even as he passed them in his political rise. Legislative leaders consulted him on difficult problems. It was usual at that time for state senators in Ohio to serve only one term, but Harding gained renomination in 1901. After the assassination of President McKinley in September 1901, much of the appetite for politics was temporarily lost in Ohio. However, in November, Harding won a second term, more than doubling his margin of victory to 3,563 votes.Harding went on to serve in the U.S. Senate and then to the presidency. This is a memento of the start of his political: the State Senate.Candidates for office in Ohio (and some other places) had to fill out forms attesting to their candidacy. This is Ohio’s “Statement of Candidate for Election”, as filled out by Harding for his successful run for the Ohio Senate in 1901. It certified his candidacy and disclosed those who had made contributions to his campaign and the purposes of those contributions. The document is addressed to the clerk of Marion County, Ohio, and Harding states that he is “a candidate for nomination for the office of state senator, Thirteenth District of Ohio.” Below that he has written the identities of five persons and businesses who had contributed to his election campaign, in the total amount of $91.50. One contributed “to get out the vote” and another for “publishing notices”. The Marion Hotel contributed “rooms and cigars.”On the verso, at top, the document is dated July 10, 1901, and is signed by Harding. Below that is the candidate’s oath, certifying the correctness of the contributions and that the money was not being used for any other purposes: “I, W. G. Harding, do solemnly swear or affirm that the foregoing statement is a true and full account of each and all sums of money and other things of value directly or indirectly contributed, disbursed, expended or promised by me, and (to the best of my knowledge and belief) by any and all other persons with my procurement in my behalf, wholly or in part, in endeavoring to secure, or in any way in connection with, my nomination to the office or place of State Senator, Thirteenth District of Ohio, or in endeavoring to secure or defeat or in any way in connection with the election of any other person or persons to any or in endeavoring to secure or defeat or in any way in connection with the nomination of any other person or persons to any office to be voted for on the same day of election, or in support of or opposition to any measure or proposition submitted to popular vote upon the same day of election; and that it is a true and full statement of the dates when, and the person or persons to whom, and the purposes for which, each such contribution, payment, expenditure, or promise was made. and the person or persons by whom, made when, not made directly by myself.” Harding has signed again below the oath.A highly unusual signed candidacy document, the first we have ever had.

Monroe Expands on his Doctrine in Last Annual Message by JAMES MONROE

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Title: Monroe Expands on his Doctrine in Last Annual Message
Author: JAMES MONROE
Seller: Seth Kaller, Inc. (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Apparently unrecorded, this broadside extra prints President Monroe's last annual message to Congress, delivered on December 7, 1824. Covers relations with Great Britain, the slave trade, Indian relations, the comprehensive survey of possible road and canal sites in the interior, and an elaboration on the Monroe Doctrine, providing the rationale for exhorting European states not to interfere with the evolution of the newly independent Latin American states. "Separated as we are, from Europe by the great Atlantic Ocean, we can have no concern in the wars of the European governments, nor in the causes which produce them. The balance of power between them, into whichever scale it may turn, in its various vibrations, cannot affect us. It is the interest of the United States to preserve the most friendly relations with every power, and on conditions fair, equal, and applicable to all. But in regard to our neighbours, our situation is different. It is impossible for the European governments to interfere in their concerns, especially in those alluded to, which are vital, without affecting us …" JAMES MONROE. Broadside. Albany Argus - Extra. Albany, N.Y.: Edward Croswell, December 10, 1824. 1 p., large folio broadside in 6 columns, text extracted from the National Journal, Extra, December 7, 1824. 21¾ x 15½ in. Excerpts: "If we look to the whole, our growth, as a nation, continues to be rapid beyond example … Our expansion over the vast territory within our limits, has been great … a population devoted to our happy system of government, and cherishing the bond of union with fraternal affection …" "Our revenue, under the mild system of impost and tonnage, continues to be adequate to all the purposes of the government. – Our agriculture, commerce, manufactures and navigation flourish … For these blessings we owe to Almighty God, from whom we derive them, and with profound reverence, our most grateful and unceasing acknowledgments …" "Under the act of the 30th April last, authorising the President to cause a survey to be made with the necessary plans and estimates of such roads and canals, as he might deem of national importance, in a commercial or military point of view, or for the transportation of the mail, a board has been instituted, consisting of two distinguished officers of the corps of engineers and a distinguished civil engineer, with assistants … Considerable progress has been made in it, but the survey cannot be completed until the next season. It is gratifying to add, from the view already taken, that there is good cause to believe that this great national object may be fully accomplished …" "In execution of the laws for the suppression of the slave trade, a vessel has been occasionally sent from that squadron to the coast of Africa, with orders to return thence by the usual track of the slave ships, and to seize any of our vessels which might be engaged in that trade. None have been found, and, it is believed, that none are thus employed. It is well known, however, that the trade still exists under other flags …" "In turning our attention to the conditions of the civilized world, in which the United States have always taken a deep interest, it is gratifying to see how large a portion of it is blessed with peace.—The only wars which now exist within that limit, are those between Turkey and Greece, in Europe, and between Spain and the new governments, our neighbors in this hemisphere. In both these wars, the cause of Independence, of Liberty, and Humanity, continues to prevail … it is evident that Spain, as a power, is scarcely felt in it. These new States had completely achieved their independence, before it was acknowledged by the United States, and they have since maintained it, with little foreign pressure … these new states are settling down under governments elective and representative in every branch similar to our own. In this course we ardently wish them to persevere, under a firm conviction that it will promote their happiness. In this, their career, however, we have not interfered, believing that every people have a right to institute for themselves the government which, in their judgment, may suit them best. Our example is before them, of the good effect of which, being our neighbors, we leave it, in the expectation that other powers will pursue the same policy … Separated as we are, from Europe by the great Atlantic Ocean, we can have no concern in the wars of the European governments, nor in the causes which produce them. The balance of power between them, into whichever scale it may turn, in its various vibrations, cannot affect us. It is the interest of the United States to preserve the most friendly relations with every power, and on conditions fair, equal, and applicable to all. But in regard to our neighbours, our situation is different. It is impossible for the European governments to interfere in their concerns, especially in those alluded to, which are vital, without affecting us; indeed, the motive which might induce such interference in the present state of the war between the parties, if a war it may be called, would appear to be equally applicable to us. It is gratifying to know that some of the powers with whom we enjoy a very friendly intercourse, and to whom these views have been communicated, have appeared to acquiesce in them …" "The condition of the Aborigines within our limits, and especially those who are within the limits of any of the States, merits likewise particular attention. Experience has shown, that unless the tribes be civilized, they can never be incorporated into our system, in any form whatever. It has likewise shown, that in the regular augmentation of our population, with the extension of our settlements, their situation will become deplorable, if their extinction is not menaced. Some well-digested plan, which will rescue them from such calamities, is due to their rights, to the rights of humanity, and to the honor of the nation … To remove them … by force, even with a view to their own security and happiness, would be revolting to humanity, and utterly unjustifiable …" Condition Three small holes taking a few letters. Very good copy which has been folded and is lightly wrinkled.

Self portrait caricature, celebrating Christmas 1950 by FLAGG, JAMES MONTGOMERY

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Title: Self portrait caricature, celebrating Christmas 1950
Author: FLAGG, JAMES MONTGOMERY
Seller: Schulson Autographs (United States)
Description: The humorous drawing shows Flagg and fellow artist Harry Beckhoff watch a mouse, draw. Flagg has written a caption at the top margin of the heavy stock card above himself and Beckhoff. Referring to the green shirted mouse with pen in hand, Flagg writes, "He's my stooge - does my king size stuff." Below the art table, he writes in red, "Merry Xmas, [in purple] 1950 to Harry X Handsome wife, [in green] from Monty." A bright and appealing ink and water color holiday illustration.

Better Times than These by GROOM, Winston

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Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA

Title: Better Times than These
Author: GROOM, Winston
Seller: Between the Covers- Rare Books, Inc. ABAA (United States)
ISBN: 9780671400071
Condition: Near Fine
Description: New York: Summit Books, 1978. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Near fine in a modestly worn, very good dustwrapper. A Vietnam War novel, the first book by the author who went on to write *Forrest Gump*. Inscribed by Groom to Gloria Jones, widow of his friend James Jones: "To Gloria – One of the best people I've known. Ever. All Love, Winston May, 1978." A sort of dedication copy. The book was dedicated to both Groom's father, and to James Jones, who died in 1977.

Worlds in Miniature: Max Ernst and His Books by Dorothea Tanning

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Title: Worlds in Miniature: Max Ernst and His Books
Author: Dorothea Tanning
Seller: Appledore Books, ABAA (United States)
Condition: Near Fine
Description: New Haven, CT: The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library (Yale University), 1983. Stapled wrappers. Near Fine/Very Good. Wonderful 1983 Beinecke Library keepsake, limited to 500 copies (each with "unique wrappers") and designed "to celebrate the exhibition of the books of Max Ernst". Authored by his partner and muse Dorothea Tanning. Clean and Near Fine to Fine in its white stapled wrappers. And in a VG example of the pink-tissue dustjacket, which here shows offsetting along the spine and at the front panel's lower-edge. 16mo, 18 pgs. all told, printed by the Press of A. Colish "at the direction of the University printer

The Czech Book and the World by BOHATCOVA, Mirjam

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Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts

Title: The Czech Book and the World
Author: BOHATCOVA, Mirjam
Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts (United States)
Condition: Some light soiling to slipcase and spine
Description: Prague: Artia, General Management of the Printing Industry in Prague, 1972. Some light soiling to slipcase and spine. 13 x 6.25 inches. 85, [3] inches. Profusely illustrated. Original plain red wrappers; green outer wrapper; plain white slipcase. This was issued as an anniversary publication for Artaria, in collaboration with the General Management of the Printing Industry in Prague, and was not for sale. Scarce: WorldCat/OCLC locates only four copies.

Chronicles of Lucius Leffing by Brennan, Joseph Payne

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Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books

Title: Chronicles of Lucius Leffing
Author: Brennan, Joseph Payne
Seller: Brenner's Collectable Books (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: West Kingston, RI: Donald M. Grant, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., 253pp. Sharp Stated First Edition of this anthology of eight stories the psychic investigator. Bound in brown cloth with titles in gilt on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Small bookplate of noted Sci-Fi collector and former Rare Book Librarian at the Philadelphia Free Library, Frank Michael Halpern. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($7.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. A very pretty collectable copy.

The Development of Mine Warfare. A Most Murderous and Barbarous Conduct by Youngblood, Norman

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Title: The Development of Mine Warfare. A Most Murderous and Barbarous Conduct
Author: Youngblood, Norman
Seller: The Kelmscott Bookshop (United States)
ISBN: 9780275984199
Condition: Fine in Fine dj
Description: Connecticut: Praeger Security International, 2006. Hardcover. Fine in Fine dj. Hardcover. 8vo. Black cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Clean, tight interior with illustrations. Illustrated white dust jacket with black title to spine. Index, 258 pages. MIL/-92006.

La Tradizione Musicale di Gerace Analisis dei Corali della Cattedrale by SCARFÒ, Maurizio

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Title: La Tradizione Musicale di Gerace Analisis dei Corali della Cattedrale
Author: SCARFÒ, Maurizio
Seller: J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians LLC (United States)
ISBN: 9788887170047
Condition: Very Good
Description: Lamezia Terme: A.M.A. Calabria, 1997. Softcover. Very Good. Octavo. Wrappers. 151 pp. From the collection of musicologist Stanley Boorman.

The Western Historical Quarterly: Spring 2008 (Vol. 29, No. 1)

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Title: The Western Historical Quarterly: Spring 2008 (Vol. 29, No. 1)
Seller: Weller Book Works ABAA/ILAB (United States)
Condition: Fine
Description: Western Publications, 2008. Fine. The Western Historical Quarterly: Spring 2008 (Vol. 29, No. 1). Logan, Utah: Western Publications, 2008. 107pp. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Near fine.

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