1777 Letters on Improvement of the Mind

Letters on the Improvement of the Mind, addressed to a young lady. By Mrs. Chapone, by Hester Chapone, printed at London by H. Hughes for J. Walter, MDCCLXXVII (1777). Title and Prelims [7], 238, Adve

7 volumes. Chapone, Hester. LETTERS ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MIND ADDRESSED TO A LADY. London: C. Whittingham, 1810. “A New Edition.” Duodecimo, orig. or early full black roller-grained m

1777 Bailly Letters to Voltaire Astronomy Origins ASIA Civilizations Atlantis Jean Sylvain Bailly was a notable 18th-century French astronomer who was beheaded at the height of the French Revolution.

United States Letter Patent for Improvements in Railroad Station Indicators, 1856. Issued to Edwin A. Davis, Crawfordville, Indiana. The document printed in booklet form with letterpress descriptive t

1837 Henry Clay (1777-1852) Letter with usual folds and paper stamp, measures 8 by 10 inches. "Henry Clay was an American lawyer and planter, statesman, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in

(2)Sawyer hand colored photographs of Lake Winnipesaukee, 1794 Copy of 1777 Portsmouth letter, Lloyd Reynolds prints, The Slave's Friend, (19th c) Prints, 1873 Illustrated, maps, pencil drawings, adve

1777 Abelard & Heloise Letters Forbidden Love Medieval French Literature Erotica The story of Abelard and Heloise has been a popular, long lasting tale throughout European culture. Abelard was an 12th

1777 Revolutionary War letter of requests

Monroe Marilyn Arthur Miller to Marilyn Monroe in Unpublished Vintage Copy Letters “In effect, your mind seems to be saying, ‘I cannot speak and be understood; I am surrounded with deaf fi

Autograph note signed by Lieutenant Jonas Parker. Chelmsford, [Massachusetts], 18 February 1777. 1 page. With: Autograph letter signed by John Bettey, to Andrew Bettey of Chelmsford, MA. Camp on Rhode

1833 Henry Clay ALS w/ Engraving Autograph letter signed by Henry Clay (1777-1852), to Henry Shepherd. Washington, D.C., 13 December 1833. 1 page. Contemporary note at letter’s head of the letter re

United States,Late 19th Century Includes a New York City Patrolman certificate presented to William Fraser in 1881, a Patent Letter to Joseph Rider for an improvement of breech loading fire arms, and

Utagawa Toyokuni II (Japanese, 1777-1835) Bijin and Love Letter, circa 1828 Woodblock on paper 14-5/8 x 9-7/8 inches (37.1 x 25.1 cm) One seal &Ne

“Appendix to the Canada papers Relating Principally to the Convention Army after its Arrival in the Neighborhood of Boston, in the years 1777 and 1778”, printed at [London, 1778]. Letters mostly b

1777 Complete Works of Alexander Pope English Literature Dunciad Letters & Essays 8v SET “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” ― Alexander Pope A rare 18th

The patent issued to New York inventor James L. Mott, for "Improvement in Stoves", with seal affixed, signed by Secretary of State James Buchanan and Commissioner of Patents Edmund Burke. Dimensions:

1889 LOUISA MAY ALCOTT 1st/1st Life Letters & Journals Feminism Little Women “Louisa May Alcott: Her Life, Letters, and Journals” is an insightful exploration into the life and mind of one of

Railroad and coaching interest. One patent issued to Levi Bissell and Lyman Kinsley, 1851, for "Improvement in Carriage Springs", with seal affixed, signed by Secretary of Interior Alexander Hugh Holm

The patent issued to Ebenezer Wilson and Milo Lee, for "Improvement in machines for working butter", with seal affixed, signed by Secretary of State Daniel Webster and Commissioner of Patents Henry L.

Benedict Arnold autograph letter signed ("B. Arnold"). One page of a bifolium, 6.5" x 8.25", Philadelphia; June 8, 1777. Addressed b

Anthony Wayne autograph letter signed ("Anthy Wayne"). Two pages on one leaf, 6.25" x 8", White Marsh; November 22, 1777. Addressed to his wife&co

Samuel Adams Handwritten & Signed Letter Dated 1772. This letter is a rare piece of historical document that gives us insight into the mind of one of the most prominent figures in the American Revolut

RARE SEC. LETTER FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON AT CAMP HEAD QUARTERS JUNE 16TH, 1777

Thomas Mifflin autograph letter signed ("T. Mifflin"). One page of a bifolium, 8" x 12.75", Philadelphia; May 27, 1777. Major General Thoma