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In a Letter to the Mayor of New York City, Lafayette Introduces an Italian Unification Patriot - “a zealous friend of liberty” - to His American Friends

In a Letter to the Mayor of New York City, Lafayette Introduces an Italian Unification Patriot - “a zealous friend of liberty” - to His American Friends by Marquis de Lafayette

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In a Letter to the Mayor of New York City, Lafayette Introduces an Italian Unification Patriot - “a zealous friend of liberty” - to His American Friends
Author
Marquis de Lafayette
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The Raab Collection (United States)
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12/10/1826. Francesco Tadini was in exile from his native land and was visiting France, England and the United States to meet compatriots in those lands Tadini would become the founder of the Italian Liberation Society in 1830Francesco Tadini was an early Italian revolutionary and a friend to liberty. In February 1821 he went to Turin for the first time and settled here in the feverish days that preceded the insurrection of the Alessandria garrison. He took part in the failed attempt to bring the Queen's dragoons to the side of the insurgents. During the subsequent mission to Alessandria, he helped provoke the insurrections of other garrisons, and from where, at the head of approximately two hundred of the king's dragoons, three companies of the Genoa regiment and a group of confederates, they moved to Casale; then back to Vercelli, where the Constitution of Cadiz was proclaimed on March 13. From here the constitutional troops headed towards Novara. On March 13, 1821, Tadini managed to enter Turin thanks to the connivance of a guard captain and proclaimed the a Constitution. However, the Novara people's support for the movement was poor and the revolutionists were forced to take up residence in a farmhouse until March 15, when the abdication of Vittorio Emanuele I was made known. On March 17, Tadini took part in a delegation sent to Turin to pay homage to the new sovereign; he then went to Alessandria and attended the council that decided the clash of Novara: but once he arrived there he could only witness the revolutionists defeat of April 8, 1821. Then, with the sentence of the Senate of Torino on March 2, 1822, Tadini was condemned to death. On February 16, 1823, he was arrested by the Italian authorities, sent to Calais, France, and on February 20, he was transported by England as an undesirable person. He would spend time in the lands of liberty, and would found the Italian Liberation Society on September 15, 1830.Lafayette became acquainted with Tadini in France, and when Tadini expressed a desire to visit the United States - the land of liberty - Lafayette volunteered to introduce him to influential Americans. This is his letter of introduction.Autograph letter signed, La Grange, October 12, 1826, to Philip Hone, Mayor of New York. “This letter will be delivered by Dr. Tadini, a very respectable Italian patriot who, after his proscription, has passed several years in France and in England. He is going to New York, Washington, and Lima. Dr. Tadini is a zealous friend of liberty. I have received from him proofs of confidence and attachment, and I beg leave to introduce him to you and our friends in New York. Most affectionately, Lafayette.” Lightly silked.
Le miserie de li amanti.

Le miserie de li amanti. by Socio, Nobile.

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Le miserie de li amanti.
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Socio, Nobile.
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Rodger Friedman Rare Book Studio (United States)
Condition
Very Good
Description
Venice: Bernardino de Vitali, 1533. First edition. Very Good. Quarto (21 cm); [90] leaves, including final blank. In modern polished calf, titled in gilt on spine. Gilt dentelles. Some very light dampmarks through latter half of text. Reference: BM Italian, p. 631; Haym, III, p. 44; Hoepli, Cento Libri Piacevoli, 1936, n. 87; Jules Gay, Bibliographie des principaux ouvrages relatifs à amour, p. 205. Inspired by Sanazzaro's Arcadia, this pastoral tale in prose and verse by a physician from Salò is set along the shores of Lake Garda. It is in fact a series of dialogues on love: what is it, how does it manifest itself, and how does it feel? Sexual love is not ignored in the discussion, which may be why the book was feverishly pursued by the youth of the 16th century, and heavily underlined and rumpled to the point that few copies survive. It is a true rarity of Italian pastoral literature and Renaissance ideas of gender and affection.
The Epitome of the Art of Husbandry : comprizing all necessary directions for the improvement of it, viz. : plowing, sowing, grafting, gardening, ordering of flowers, herbs : directions for the use of the angle : ordering of bees : together with the gentlemans heroick exercise : discoursing of horses ... of oxen, cows, calves, sheep, hogs ... of the nature of marle, the best way of planting clover-grass, hops, saffron, liquorice, hemp, &c. : to which is annexed by way of appendix, a new method of planting fruit-trees, and improving of an orchard : with directions for taking, ordering, teaching, and curing of singing birds, and other useful additions

The Epitome of the Art of Husbandry : comprizing all necessary directions for the improvement of it, viz. : plowing, sowing, grafting, gardening, ordering of flowers, herbs : directions for the use of the angle : ordering of bees : together with the gentlemans heroick exercise : discoursing of horses ... of oxen, cows, calves, sheep, hogs ... of the nature of marle, the best way of planting clover-grass, hops, saffron, liquorice, hemp, &c. : to which is annexed by way of appendix, a new method of planting fruit-trees, and improving of an orchard : with directions for taking, ordering, teaching, and curing of singing birds, and other useful additions by J.B. [Blagrave, Joseph]

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The Epitome of the Art of Husbandry : comprizing all necessary directions for the improvement of it, viz. : plowing, sowing, grafting, gardening, ordering of flowers, herbs : directions for the use of the angle : ordering of bees : together with the gentlemans heroick exercise : discoursing of horses ... of oxen, cows, calves, sheep, hogs ... of the nature of marle, the best way of planting clover-grass, hops, saffron, liquorice, hemp, &c. : to which is annexed by way of appendix, a new method of planting fruit-trees, and improving of an orchard : with directions for taking, ordering, teaching, and curing of singing birds, and other useful additions
Author
J.B. [Blagrave, Joseph]
Seller
Rabelais - Fine Books on Food & Drink (United States)
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London: Printed for Benjamin Billingsley, at the sign of the Printing Press, in the piazza of the Royal Exchange, over against Popes-Head-Alley, in Cornhill, 1675. Two volumes bound as one; octavo (17 x 12 cm.), [8], 159, 158-246; 136, [16] pages; with errors in pagination as issued. Two engraved, illustrated additional titles. Publisher's advertisement on verso of the terminal leaf. Indexes. Second part has separate title page: New additions to the art of husbandry : comprizing a new way of enriching meadows, destroying of moles, making tulips of any colour : with an approved way for ordering of fish and fish-ponds, and destroying the hern... Third Edition. A scarce work on husbandry, attributed to Joseph Blagrave by Wing. Blagrave was a noted 17th century astrologer and authority on the practice of physic. It was edited by his nephew Obadiah Blagrave (DNB), a London bookseller, who along with Benjamin Billingsley originally published the first part of the work in 1669. The second part, titled New Additions to the Art of Husbandry, appeared the following year. The present second combined edition is entirely reset from the edition of 1670 and includes an additional section in the second part on singing birds not found in any previous edition (pages 51-136). Interestingly, Billingsley's advertisement on the verso of the terminal leaf promotes not just books for sale, but also various salves, lozenges, pills, powders and other remedies. ~ Fussel [The Old English Farming Books (1947)] describes the author as an astrologer, and his work of "derivative character". In turn he quotes Richard Weston who states that Blagrave has "copied verbatim, 181 pages from Fitz-Herbert without making any apology for this freedom; and the remaining chapters are taken, with the same liberty, from Mascall, Blyth, and an Italian author..." [Weston, Tracts on Practical Agriculture (1773)]. The work also includes sections on bees and angling, and eighty-five pages, Some Further Additions Concerning Singing Birds. In marbled paper over half-brown morocco, with all edges marbled, and matching marbled endpapers. Compartmented spine with gilt-tooled in a floral pattern. Some scuffing to boards and wear to edges. Still very good. Ownership inscription of "Littleton Powys June 16, ’75”. Powys (1647?-1732) had only recently embarked on his career in law. He was knighted in 1692, served time on the Court of King's Bench, and was appointed Baron of the Exchequer. The front pastedown bears a later armorial bookplate of Edwin F. Snow. Near fine. [OCLC locates eight copies; British Bee Books 41; Fussel, page 76; Wing (2nd ed.) B3117, 3120; ESTC R004466].
IN THE CLEARING

IN THE CLEARING by FROST, ROBERT

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IN THE CLEARING
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FROST, ROBERT
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Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts (United States)
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New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962. FIRST EDITION. No. 850 of 1,500 copies. 248 x 157 mm. (9 3/4 x 6 1/4"). 1 p.l., 101, [1] pp., [1] leaf. Publisher's tan buckram, spine printed in black and gilt. In the original black paper slipcase (in excellent condition). SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the limitation page. Front pastedown with ex-libris of the Rev. John Annas Jr. with gift inscription from John III. Crane A41. An extremely fine copy. Issued just 10 months before the poet's death, this is a signed, limited-edition copy of the last collection of his poetry published during Frost's lifetime. "Even in his final volume," Britannica notes, "so filled with the stubborn courage of old age, Frost portrays human security as a rather tiny and quite vulnerable opening in a thickly grown forest, a pinpoint of light against which the encroaching trees cast their very real threat of darkness." It famously contains the poem composed for John F. Kennedy on the occasion of his inauguration--though Frost actually recited from memory another poem, as the sun that day interfered with his ability to read from his manuscript. Among the many copies of this collection available, this one is especially desirable because of its fine condition..
Original Cartoon Art . Betty Boop Original Art in an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM

Original Cartoon Art . Betty Boop Original Art in an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM" [BETTY BOOP]

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Original Cartoon Art . Betty Boop Original Art in an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, by NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM
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NATWICK, MYRON "GRIM" [BETTY BOOP]
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Schulson Autographs (United States)
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MYRON "GRIM" NATWICK draws Betty Boop kicking up her heels to celebrate a birthday and the end of the year holidays. The sketch catches the readers' eye about midway along the first page left margin of this three page letter. In a large hand, Natwick first sends birthday wishes and continues noting the passage of time as the holiday season begins starting with Thanksgiving. "How fast everything moves at this time of year." He draws an open exclamation mark filled in with yellow water color on the right margin and opposite his drawing. Betty Boop's hair is shaded with the same color. "After Thanksgiving, time moves on 12 cylinders...." He continues with news of mutual friends and signs, "Grim." The drawing measures approximately 3 1/2 inches tall from foot to hand and similarly across from hair to outstretched foot on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch page. Overall fine condition with some show through water color on verso and sunning on lower portion of the first page. The second and third pages must have been laid on top of the first page since those sheets show water color from the cartoon. A charming chatty letter with a sketch of his enduring cartoon character. The letter consists of three pages two separate sheets, dated Dec. 6, 1980. Boop started out as the girl friend dog character to her canine boyfriend Bimbo in cartoon series, "Talkartoons" produced by Max and Dave Fleischer for Paramount. Natwick transformed Betty into a girlish vamp whose figure was modeled after actress Mae West and voice on the singer Helen Kane (who sued Fleischer and lost). Betty Boop was a hugely successful cartoon during its tenure on the screen during the 1930's. She was retired in 1939. A revival of interest took shape in the 1970's and continues. Natwick's drawing of his most famous cartoon reflects the renewed interest. In addition to creating Betty Boop, when Natwick moved to Disney Studios, he became a lead animator on films including, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and worked on Mickey Mouse for the film, "Fantasia,
PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING SPEECHES, OPINIONS AND VOTES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, BY WHICH THE RIGHT OF THE HON. JESSE D. BRIGHT AND THE HON. GRAHAM N. FITCH TO THEIR SEATS AS SENATORS U.S. FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA WAS CONFIRMED

PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING SPEECHES, OPINIONS AND VOTES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, BY WHICH THE RIGHT OF THE HON. JESSE D. BRIGHT AND THE HON. GRAHAM N. FITCH TO THEIR SEATS AS SENATORS U.S. FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA WAS CONFIRMED by [Bright, Jesse D.]

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PROCEEDINGS, INCLUDING SPEECHES, OPINIONS AND VOTES IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES, BY WHICH THE RIGHT OF THE HON. JESSE D. BRIGHT AND THE HON. GRAHAM N. FITCH TO THEIR SEATS AS SENATORS U.S. FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA WAS CONFIRMED
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[Bright, Jesse D.]
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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC (United States)
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Washington: Geo. S. Gideon, Printer, 1858. Original printed pink wrappers [some discoloration], stitched. vii, [1 blank], 132pp. A few pages with a bit of inner margin spotting. Very Good. Inscribed above the title, "J.G. Woodbury Per J.D. Bright." The question was whether the State of Indiana had legally returned Senators Bright and Fitch to the Senate. Bright and Fitch were Democrats, elected by Indiana's Democratic Senate; the Republican members of the State Senate failed to participate in the election. The next Legislature, which was predominantly Republican, declared this election illegal, and chose Henry S. Lane and William M. McCarty as Senators. They claimed their seats in Washington. The U.S. Senate rejected their claim on a Party vote, and voted to seat Bright and Fitch. The title page is preceded by a detailed Table of Contents, listing all the opinions, resolutions, testimony, votes, reports, and speeches. Much discussion occurs on the legal authority for the U.S. Senate to judge the qualifications of those who claim to have been duly elected. Bright lived in southern Indiana; he owned a farm and slaves across the river in Kentucky. His interests-- both material and emotional-- were those of a southern plantation owner. During the War, Bright became the only person from a Northern State expelled from the Senate for his Confederate sympathies. Fitch was along for the ride--- he was elected to the U.S. Senate to fill a vacancy in the term beginning March 4, 1855, and served from February 4, 1857, to March 3, 1861. He commanded Union troops during the War. Not in Sabin, Cohen, or Eberstadt. OCLC 24888369 [4].
Primitive Christianity Revived, By William Penn [with] Select Essays on Religious Subjects from the Writings of Isaac Penington

Primitive Christianity Revived, By William Penn [with] Select Essays on Religious Subjects from the Writings of Isaac Penington by Penn, William, and Isaac Penington

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Primitive Christianity Revived, By William Penn [with] Select Essays on Religious Subjects from the Writings of Isaac Penington
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Penn, William, and Isaac Penington
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De Wolfe and Wood (United States)
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Philadelphia: Joseph Crukshank, 1783. With leather spine and paper covered boards Good condition with some loss to the paper on the boards, light foxing and minor wear ESTC W27849 66; iv, 98; [2] pp pp.
Louise Nevelson (27 March-27 April 1965)

Louise Nevelson (27 March-27 April 1965) by (NEVELSON, Louise)

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Louise Nevelson (27 March-27 April 1965)
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(NEVELSON, Louise)
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Description
Single black & white illus. Folded card. Düsseldorf: Galerie Schmela, 1965. Scarce Nevelson exhibition card from the 60s. With text by the artist and a biography. Image shows Black Chord IV. In fine condition.
Confessions of Zeno

Confessions of Zeno by Svevo, Italo

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Confessions of Zeno
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Svevo, Italo
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Crooked House Books & Paper (United States)
Condition
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Description
New Directions, 1947. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Full black cloth with gilt lettering to spine, under Lustig/Borrows-designed dust jacket priced at $3.50. This is an advance copy with publication date of May 12, 1947 stamped to front endpaper, which helps identify this as the first edition. Book itself is nice, jacket has some rubbing/soiling, edgewear, and one closed tear & wrinkle to front panel.
Additions to the Orchid Flora of Central America: with Observations on Noteworthy Species

Additions to the Orchid Flora of Central America: with Observations on Noteworthy Species by Ames, Oakes

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Additions to the Orchid Flora of Central America: with Observations on Noteworthy Species
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Ames, Oakes
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Kenneth Mallory Bookseller. ABAA (United States)
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Boston: [Lawrence Press], 1923. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 58pp+ index, plates. Wraps tanned and a bit edgeworn, scattered foxing throughout, else very good.

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