1819 85 (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Facsimile reprint of the 1878 first edition. Octavo: xxii, 23-594, [2] p. with frontispiece portraits of Sutter and Upham and 43 illustrations. A volume in The Far Western Frontier series. Original green cloth binding, with brown titles. A very good copy. The Zamorano Eigthy 76. "According to Upham, these reminiscences 'have been written amid the hurly-burly of a busy mercantile life, from notes taken at the time the incidents treated of transpired.' Despite being a recollection, his narrative is rich with information and written in a sprightly and entertaining way. Leaving a lucrative position in a counting house in Philadelphia, Upham 'resigned the quill for the pick and the spade' and set sail on the brig Osceola on January 15, 1849, shipped around Cape Horn, and reached San Francisco on August 5. Upham devoted a major portion of his book to the long voyage. After experiencing a jumping San Francisco, the gold seeker headed for the diggings on the Calaveras River. Poor health, however, forced him back to Stockton and then San Francisco, where he survived by selling pickles and pipes before becoming a courier for the Pacific News. In the spring of 1850, Upham relocated in Sacramento, and with five others started the Sacramento Transcript, one of California's first newspapers. The journalist provided a superior description of Sacramento City, witnessing the first great fire, the first election under state law, and, in August, the famed Squatter Riots in which the sheriff was killed and the mayor wounded. He wrote in vivid terms of Captain Sutter and his fort, a banquet at Sutter's Hock Farm, a concert given by the celebrated French composer Henri Herz, and the first minstrel performance in town. Upham liberally reproduced articles from his newspaper to supplement his narrative. In the fall, he sold out his interests in the Transcript for $10,000 and returned to Philadelphia via the Isthmus of Panama on the steamship Columbus. Upham included an extensive appendix covering such topics as the history of pioneer journalism in California, celebration of Admission Day, a reception for John C. Fremont, and the dedication of the Lick Monument at Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania" (Gary Kurutz, The Zamorano 80 Collection of Daniel G. Volkmann Jr.).

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine antique lithograph. Mounted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase a decorative and attractive portrait. c.1900.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Drawn By Ape (illustrator). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Lord Cairns, with the caption "When Birth cannot lead Brains must". With a one page biographical sheet. Hugh McCalmont Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns PC, QC (27 December 1810-2 April 1885) was a British statesman who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain during the first two ministries of Benjamin Disraeli. He was one of the most prominent Conservative statesmen in the House of Lords during this period of Victorian politics.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Octavo: xxii, [23]-594 p. with engraved frontispiece portraits of Sutter and Upham and 41 illustrations (43 called for, lacking leaf 227 with two textual illustrations). Original maroon pebbled cloth binding, with decorative gilt stamping and beveled edges. Minor staining to the top edge of the contents and boards. Some color restoration to the boards, with new endpapers inserted. The spine is very lightly sun faded, with a bit of minor wear to the corners and tips. The Zamorano Eigthy 76. "According to Upham, these reminiscences 'have been written amid the hurly-burly of a busy mercantile life, from notes taken at the time the incidents treated of transpired.' Despite being a recollection, his narrative is rich with information and written in a sprightly and entertaining way. Leaving a lucrative position in a counting house in Philadelphia, Upham 'resigned the quill for the pick and the spade' and set sail on the brig Osceola on January 15, 1849, shipped around Cape Horn, and reached San Francisco on August 5. Upham devoted a major portion of his book to the long voyage. After experiencing a jumping San Francisco, the gold seeker headed for the diggings on the Calaveras River. Poor health, however, forced him back to Stockton and then San Francisco, where he survived by selling pickles and pipes before becoming a courier for the Pacific News. In the spring of 1850, Upham relocated in Sacramento, and with five others started the Sacramento Transcript, one of California's first newspapers. The journalist provided a superior description of Sacramento City, witnessing the first great fire, the first election under state law, and, in August, the famed Squatter Riots in which the sheriff was killed and the mayor wounded. He wrote in vivid terms of Captain Sutter and his fort, a banquet at Sutter's Hock Farm, a concert given by the celebrated French composer Henri Herz, and the first minstrel performance in town. Upham liberally reproduced articles from his newspaper to supplement his narrative. In the fall, he sold out his interests in the Transcript for $10,000 and returned to Philadelphia via the Isthmus of Panama on the steamship Columbus. Upham included an extensive appendix covering such topics as the history of pioneer journalism in California, celebration of Admission Day, a reception for John C. Fremont, and the dedication of the Lick Monument at Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania" (Gary Kurutz, The Zamorano 80 Collection of Daniel G. Volkmann Jr.).

"The Soldiers' Friend," so called because of his advocacy of Civil War veterans and their needs, was a merchant and Democrat turned Republican politician who served New York as representative (1853-55, 1857-65), governor (1865-68) and senator (1869-75). Large, bold "R.E. Fenton" in brown ink, heavy stock 3½" X 2¼" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. Faint age toning; mounting traces on verso. A handsome example. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved portrait, heavy stock 5 3/4" X 9½", engraved by H.B. Hall of New York. Near fine. Titled "Eminent Upholders in Congress of the War for the Union" in ornate rolling typeface along the lower margin, this depicts twelve notable Congressman, head-and-shoulders portrait each within a small oval. Three ovals occupy the center, the topmost being Fenton. A striking war-date image and superb signature example.

Große Urkunde (1 S. ca. A 2, mit gedrucktem Kopf Academiae Turicensis, Rector et Senatus mit O,D,eigenhändiger Unterschrift In Tinte neben dem gedrucktem Siegel 1875 Beilage : gedruckte Biographie aus Wikipedia.

E.Brief (1 S. 8 to, gefaltet, Doppelblatt mit umseitiger Adresse mit gelber 9 Kreuzer Thurn und Taxis-Briefmarke) in Tinte mit Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert Giessen, 12.VI.1852 - an die Buchhandlung KARL AUE in HAMBURG, den er zur Herausgabe seines Werkes DIE FREIDENKER IN DER RELIGION zu gewinnen sucht, mit allen Einzelheiten zum Manuskript, Druckbögen etc. (Genaue Umschrift als Typoskript dabei, mit biographischen Details dazu.).

This German conductor and composer of folk music solos and vocal pieces enjoyed enormous popularity throughout Europe in the mid-19th century. Photograph Signed, heavy stock 2½" X 4", Braunschweig, Germany, 24 March 1881. Very good. Lightly age toned. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of Abt in three-piece suit later in life, signed small but bold by him just below his likeness. On verso, which bears the large printed backstamp of photographer A. Sternitzky of Braunschweig, Abt inscribes (in German) and signs vertically (translation): "For Margarethe [illegible] / hearty best wishes of / Franz Abt / Braunschweig 24.3.81." Abt served as musical director of the court theater in Braunschweig from 1852 to 1882. A superb example and signed twice.

E.Brief (3 S. 8 to Doppelblatt, geprägter Name am Kopf) in Tinte mit Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert Leipzig, 2. Juni 1876 - an die Theater-Agenten C.A. Sachse in Wien wegen seiner Universitätszeit und biographisch über seinen Vater.

E.Brief (1 S. 8 to Doppelblatt mit gedrucktem Kopf : Herzogliches Hof-Theater in Braunschweig) in Tinte mit Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert Braunschweig, 15. febr. 1879 - an Geehrte Frau Marchesi (= MATHILDE MARCHESI, Mathilde Marchesi de Castrone , ab 1888: Marchesa della Rajata, 1821-1913, deutsche Opernsängerin ( Mezzosopran ) und Musikpädagogin ) mit der Übersendung von Auszügen einer Sängerin für Mezzosopran und Alt (dito zum gleichen Preis : E.Brief (1 S. 8 to Doppelblatt) in Tinte mit Ort, Datum, Unterschrift signiert B(raun)schweig, 29. Sept. (18)77 - an Hochgeehrtes Fräulein (wohl dieselbe) mit einer Einladung. Die vorläufige Ankündigung Ihrer gefälligen Mitwirkung steht schon morgen in den hiesigen Blättern.).

This German conductor and composer of folk music solos and vocal pieces enjoyed enormous popularity throughout Europe in the mid-19th century. ALS in German, 1p, 5" X 8", Braunschweig, Germany, 1862 January 22. Near fine. Though boldly penned and attractive, Abt's miniscule and stylized script makes translation difficult -- appears to be discussing his schedule and travel to Leipzig, Bremen and other German locations. Accompanied by a handsome and striking 8½" X 11" book illustration portrait, a head-and-shoulders artist's rendering of Abt later in life.

Große ORIGINAL-URKUNDE (2 S. Din A 3, 32 x 42 cm, Faltspuren, mit schön litografiertem DIE KAISERLICH DEUTSCHE BOTSCHAFT und Wappen am Kopf) mit Ort, Datum, neben gestempeltem Amtssiegel der Botschaft i.A. als Kaiserlich Deutscher Geschäftsträger mit eigenhändiger Unterschrift signiert Paris, 31.08.1876 - REISEPAß / PASSE-PORT valable pour le voyage für FERDINAND EDUARD VON STUMM (1843-1925, preußischer und deutscher Diplomat . Nachdem er sich auch an dem Deutsch-Französischen Krieg von 1870/71 beteiligt hatte, war er 1871 preußischer Geschäftsträger beim Heiligen Stuhl und später bei den deutschen Missionen in Paris, München, Washington, Brüssel, Petersburg und London als zweiter und erster Sekretär beschäftigt. 1883 wurde er zum preußischen Gesandten in Darmstadt , 1885 zum kaiserlichen Gesandten in Kopenhagen , 1887 zum Gesandten, später Botschafter in Madrid ernannt. 1892 wurde er unter Ernennung zum Wirklichen Geheimrat zur Disposition gestellt.1903 übernahm er den Vorsitz des Aufsichtsrats der Gebrüder Stumm GmbH.) ".den Legationssekretär von Stumm, der von hier nach Deutschland geht, frei und ungehindert reisen, ihm auch nöthigen Falls jeden möglichen Schutz angedeihen zu lassen." (Abbildung zeigt nur Ausschnitt !).