Established in 1989, the Company specializes in the social, political, and cultural history of the Americas, with an emphasis on American legal, constitutional, and economic history. Areas of concentration include Colonial America, the American Revolution and Federal period, slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, law and economics, commerce, banking, trade, industry, canals, railroads, agriculture, urbanization; the American West; political campaigns and issues, presidential politics.
Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. The Company, located in New Havens northern suburb of Woodbridge, is also a member of the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. We issue six printed catalogues annually. Visitors wishing to browse our stock of 10,000 titles are welcome to do so in person, by appointment.
Established in 1989, the Company specializes in the social, political, and cultural history of the Americas, with an emphasis on American legal, constitutional, and economic history. Areas of concentration include Colonial America, the American Revolution and Federal period, slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, law and economics, commerce, banking, trade, industry, canals, railroads, agriculture, urbanization; the American West; political campaigns and issues, presidential politics.
Since 1993 David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. The Company, located in New Havens northern suburb of Woodbridge, is also a member of the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. We issue six printed catalogues annually. Visitors wishing to browse our stock of 10,000 titles are welcome to do so in person, by appointment.
Specialty:early americana, american revolution, evans imprints, howes, afro-americana, slavery, civil war, presidency, law. religion, trade, commerce, July 4, southern, western, States of the Union [each by name]
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All items are subject to prior sale, and guaranteed as described. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Items reserved for 7 days after order, pending receipt of payment. Any item returnable within 10 days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for any reason; except that the Consumer Rights Directive of the European Commission shall apply to any transaction subject to that Directive. Prior notification required. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Institutions billed upon request. Visa, American Express, Master Card accepted. You may contact us directly by phone at 203-389-8111, or by email at dmlesser@lesserbooks.com.
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You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
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We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
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The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
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Postage or shipping to addresses in the United States: $7.00 1st book, $1.50 each additional item. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.
ROPER CALORIC ENGINE CO. INCORPORATED 1869. MANUFACTURERS OF CALORIC OR HOT AIR ENGINES, UPON ENTIRELY NEW PRINCIPLES. OFFICE & SHOWROMS, NO. 49 CORTLANDT ST., NEW YORK
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NATIONAL BIRTH-NIGHT BALL. UNDER THE SPECIAL PATRONAGE OF MRS. POLK, MRS. MADISON, MRS. ADAMS, MRS. HAMILTON. THE HONOR OF CAPT LOWNDES COMPANY IS REQUESTED AT JACKSON HALL, ON THE EVENING OF THE 22D FEBRUARY, 1848. MANAGERS. HON. GEORGE M. DALLAS, HON. ROBERT J. WALKER, HON. CAVE JOHNSON. .
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THE WESTERN TRANSPORTATION CO. CASH CAPITAL $ 900,000. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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THE TRUE AMERICAN. TRENTON, (N.J.) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1827. VOLUME XXVII. NUMBER 1403
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BENEFITS OF AFFLICTION A FUNERAL SERMON: OCCASIONED BY THE DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH WHITE CONSORT OF MR. WILLIAM P. WHITE; WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE IN LONDON, ON FRIDAY THE 2D. DAY OF FEB. 1798, AND DELIVERED AT PITTSFIELD, THE PLACE OF HER NATIVITY APRIL 22D. IN COMMEMORATION OF THAT EVENT THE NEXT LORDS DAY AFTER THE RECEIPT OF THE MELANCHOLY TIDINGS. BY.PASTOR OF THE CHURCH IN PITTSFIELD. TO WHICH ARE ADDED TWO LETTERS FROM A RESPECTABLE GENTLEMAN, IN LONDON, RELATING TO HER SICKNESS AND DEATH. THE SECOND EDITION
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SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF POOR TRUST, WHO NOBLY FOUGHT BUT UNFORTUNATELY FELL ON THE ISLAND OF DECEPTION UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL BAD PAY
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A SERMON PREACHED AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. MR. THOMAS CARY, TO THE PASTORAL CARE OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN NEWBURY-PORT, MAY 11, 1768. TO WHICH ARE ANNEXED, THE CHARGE GIVEN ON THAT OCCASION BY THE REV. MR. WINGATE OF AMESBURY, AND THE RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP, BY THE REV. MR. PRENTICE OF CHARLESTOWN
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THE NEW-JERSEY ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1789. . . THE ASTRONOMICAL CALCULATIONS BY WM. WARING
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SONNETS AND OTHER POEMS
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, 30 JUNE 1880, TO JOHN H. JEWETT OF WORCESTER MASS. "DEAR SIR AND COMRADE. . . I HAVE OFTEN THOUGHT OF YOU AND OF THE PLEASANT DAYS I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF ENJOYING IN YOUR COMPANIONSHIP WHILE AT THE MOUNT PLEASANT GENL HOSPITAL. . . YOU WILL PERHAPS RECOLLECT THAT YOU MET ME LAST IN APRIL 1864 WHILE I WAS RETURNING FROM AN EXAMINATION BEFORE CASEY'S BOARD TO REJOIN MY REGIMENT THE 39TH N.Y.VOLS. NEAR FREDERICKSBURG VA. I MET THE REGIMENT AND AFTER PARTICIPATING IN ALL THE SUBSEQUENT BATTLES AND ENGAGEMENTS WITHOUT BEING HARMED I WAS FINALLY WOUNDED AND CAPTURED DURING A CHARGE ON THE BREASTWORKS IN FRONT OF PETERSBURG VA NEAR THE WELDON R.R. SENT TO RICHMOND, BELLE ISLAND, AND IMMURED FOR LONG NINE MONTHS IN ANDERSONVILLE, I FINALLY REACHED THE UNION LINES AT JACKSONVILLE FLA. ON OR ABOUT THE 2D MAY 1865. AS A MOVING SKELETON I WAS TRANSPORTED WITH MANY FELLOW SUFFERERS TO THE U.S. GENL HOSPITAL AT HILTON HEAD S.C. FROM WHERE IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST 65 I WAS ORD
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LIST OF SUPPLIES WANTED FOR THE USE OF ORANGE HILL PLANTATION, SO AS TO ARRIVE EARLY AT MANCHIONEAL BAY IN JANUARY 1833
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO GEORGE SILSBY, 23 APRIL 1838, COMMENTING ON PROMINENT WASHINGTON POLITICAL FIGURES, THEIR SKILLS, OPINIONS, AND CHARACTERS, WITH GOSSIP ABOUT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE WASHINGTON SOCIAL SCENE
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MINISTERS EXHORTED AND ENCOURAGED TO TAKE HEED TO THEMSELVES, AND TO THEIR DOCTRINE. A SERMON PREACHED THE 7TH OF NOVEMBER, AT THE INSTALMENT OF THE REV. MR. THOMAS FRINK TO THE PASTORAL CARE OF THE THIRD CHURCH IN PLYMOUTH
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OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT WASHINGTON FOR THE FUNERAL SOLEMNITIES OF THE LATE ABRAHAM LINCOLN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, WHO DIED AT THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT, ON SATURDAY, THE 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 1865
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LETTERS FROM THE FORTY-FOURTH REGIMENT M. V. M : A RECORD OF THE EXPERIENCE OF A NINE MONTHS' REGIMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA IN 1862-3. BY "CORPORAL."
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THE SHELL POINT MEETING
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THE WAY TO STABLE AND QUIET TIMES : A SERMON PREACH'D BEFORE THE KING AT THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL, LONDON, ON THE 20TH OF JANUARY, 714. BEING THE DAY OF THANKSGIVING TO ALMIGHTY GOD FOR BRINGING HIS MAJESTY TO A PEACEABLE AND QUIET POSSESSION OF THE THRONE, AND THEREBY DISAPPOINTING THE DESIGNS OF THE PRETENDER, AND ALL HIS ADHERENTS. BY RICHARD, LORD BISHOP OF GLOCESTER
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THE LINCOLN CATECHISM WHEREIN THE ECCENTRICITIES & BEAUTIES OF DESPOTISM ARE FULLY SET FORTH. GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1864
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LARKIN'S POCKET REGISTER, WITH AN ALMANACK PREFIXED: FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1796 . . . CALCULATED FOR THE MERIDIAN OF BOSTON
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A SERMON, PREACHED IN BOSTON, NOVEMBER 18, 1791; AT THE ORDINATION OF THE REV. THOMAS ADAMS, TO THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY, AND PASTORAL CARE OF A SOCIETY OF PROTESTANT CHRISTIANS, IN THE TOWN OF CAMDEN, IN SOUTH-CAROLINA