[Newspaper]. 4 pages. Monday, December 8, 1799. An unusual edition of the well known Connecticut Courant printed by Hudson and Goodwin in that the entire front page of the paper displays an advertisement for Hudson and Goodwin’s books. “Hudson and Goodwin have for sale at their store opposite the North Meeting House, Hartford, the following books, which they have lately received from London, Dublin and elsewhere.” A wide variety of books in many topical interest areas such as medicine, poetry, divinity, arts and sciences and many others are included as well as writing papers, account books, etc. Excellent condition.

December 31, 1863.. A colorful partly printed pay order depicting an American Flag printed with the words “Cooper Shop Volunteer Refreshment Saloon” The order is to Mr. A. M. Simpson, Treas. of Cooper Shop Vol. Ref. Saloon to pay “Mrs. Davis, Four 50/100.” The Cooper Union was formed to provide support in the form of meals, clothing, newspapers and other essentials to Union troops as they were passing through Philadelphia to and from the South. Extremely fine.

A colorful printed advertising card measuring 9 3/4" x 5 1/2". Detailed depiction of the company's factories. At bottom left and right are various containers in which Devoe's oil was transported. The verso of the advertisement offers a description of the oil works as well as the company's product. Printed by Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, New York. Fine.

1829, New York. 8 1/2” X 13 1/2”. Early 7 piece group of printed acts to extend bank charters in New York state in 1829. The acts are for the following banks; Bank of Columbia, Bank of Utica, Bank of Auburn, Bank of Newburgh, Middle District Bank, Bank of Genesee and Butchers and Drovers’ Bank, Nice early banking related memorabilia.

Partially Printed Document. One page, 8 1/4” x 13 1/2”. New Hampshire. 1796. The document reads, in part: “ … Pursuant to an Act of this State, passed June 21st, 1792, directing the mode of choosing Representatives to the Congress of the United States. You are hereby required to notify and war a meeting of the inhabitants of said Plymouth … for the purpose of voting, by ballot for one of the following persons, viz. JONATHAN FREEMAN, Esquire, or PELEG SPRAGUE, Esquire … one of which is to be chose for a Representative of this state in the Congress of the United States … Given at the COUNCIL-CHAMBER in EXTER, this 24th day of September. In the year of our LORD, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six … N.B. The meeting for the choice of Six Persons to be electors of a President and Vice President of the United States, is to be holden on the First Monday of November, agreeable to law … ” Usual folds. Some edge wear at left, not affecting text. Evans 25869, Bristol B8082, Shipton & Mooney 46520. Some light toning from a previous framing. Printed at Exeter by H. Ranlet. Overall Very Fine.

Printed Document. One page, 41” x 30”. Black. Vignette of Charity and three children at top center. Detailed vignette of numerous pilot boats and other vessels at the entrance to New York Harbor. Designed and Engraved by Hoogland. The document serves to certify membership in the Pilots’ Charitable Society. Incorporated in 1817, the Pilots’ Charitable Society of New York sought to provide financial assistance to those pilots prevented from working due to age, sickness or any other cause (with the exception of drunkenness). In addition, it also provided financial support for the burial of members and the subsequent care of their widows and young children. Paper loss at edges, not affecting image or text. Else Very Fine.

Faux gold facsimile of a Liberty Head Gold piece. 1 ¾” in diameter. Reserve reads “Views of Boston.” Coin opens to reveal an accordion fold series of 18 Boston landmarks and identifies Rand McNally & Co., Chicago as the coin’s manufacturer. Some minor edge wear, minor edge separation and color loss. Else Fine.

This edition of the Constitution of the Confederate States of America was printed by S.S. Callender & Co in New Orleans in 1861. It includes all changes and legislation up to the Ordinance of Ratification pass by the Louisiana State Convention on March 21, 1861. According to Parrish and Willingham 12, only three existing copies of this edition exist. Furthermore, only twenty-nine university libraries in the country have it, and those that have it do not own hard copies. All twenty-nine libraries only have it on microform. The piece itself is twenty-nine pages and is 4”x3”.

Printed Document. One page, 4 ¼” x 6 7/8”. War Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington. February 26, 1861. The document details regulations regarding Army uniforms. Paper loss at right edge, not affecting text. Else Very Fine.