Search Results: Authors starting with L from Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

CAMDEN NEW JERSEY. Fair. 1920. On offer is a super, original circa 1920 manuscript book drawn and handwritten by of Camden New Jersey. He was a machinist who worked on ships and then later a printer. Likely this book was created while he worked at a shipping yard in or near Camden. The coverless book has about 112 pages all having to do with ships and their inner and outer workings and some other maritime items. There are handwritten notes adding breadth to the drawings. Here are some snippets: "November 9th, 1920 USS Colorado, Washington and Battle ship Colorado Arrangement of decks, Old North State Left yard October 23rd, 1920, To Inscribe A hexagon in a circle, Section View of Blk. 15 Looking aft. USS Colorado Nov. 12th, 1920, Stern view of Colorado Showing 4 propellers, Launching of USS McHarland March 30th, 1920, USS Dale Guided Missile, Arrangements of boilers on Battleship Colorado, SS Wenatchee, Edward Sewell, Tanker Camden launched to day November 24th, 1920, Bridge of SS… Read More

SAVANNA PROVING GROUNDS ILLINOIS IL. Very Good. 1943. On offer is a super, original, manuscript relic of American World War II efforts being the handwritten 'Military Explosives Reference', handwritten and maintained by P.F.C. L.E. Farino, 4th P.O.T.C. T-55. The clamshell type cover protects hundreds of lined pages of illustrations, charts, data, observations and notes outlining the then state of the art 'Bombs, Explosives, Bullets and other Ordnance'. Dated 1943, Savanna Proving Grounds, measures approx. 9" x 11" x 1.5", details what then would have been secret information given the location being the Army's top secret base, [frequently referred to as the Army's version of the Air Force's Area 51]. Reference notes from one online source: "The US Army set up the Savanna Proving Grounds during WWI, with construction starting in 1917. It was originally a remote site for the Rock Island Arsenal to test cannons. A multitude of unexploded shells… Read More

Greater Toronto Area, Canada. Good with no dust jacket. 1944. Hardcover. Offering two 1940s handwritten diaries by 61-year-old Eleanor L. Macrae, which provide an outstanding look at life in urban Canada during and immediately following World War II. Macrae's entries are lengthy and detailed, portraying daily life during and after the war as part of a well-off family for whom service to "King and Country" was considered a given. Inside the front cover, Macrae has noted the names of her family members who were at war: her son Donald, serving in the Royal Navy (HMS Diadem) , and his two brothers serving in the Royal Canadian Navy, Bill on HMCS Penetang and John (Bubs) on HMCS Sudbury. "Damp & Cold -- threatening rain or snow. Up to shop in the morning and busy taking down Christmas tree -- went to Gwyn Cornell's for tea with Lallie Pullen. Delighted to hear from her of Hugh having been awarded the OBE for his services in the Navy. Sis, Mont & I went to see 'Young Mr. Pitt' at the Gregory"… Read More

NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA LA PHILADELPHIA PA, 1877. On offer is a super handwritten letter by J. L. Cross, dated New Orleans, Sept. 29, 1877 to his sister on arriving in New Orleans: "Our (law) suit-to keep the college (Louisiana Agriculture and Mechanical) in (New Orleans) and at the same time a separate institution (from LSU) has gone against us. I am afraid the removing it to Baton Rouge at this late day will preclude its opening at all this session...." Cross' reference in this letter deals with the two institutions La. A and M in New Orleans and LSU in Baton Rouge. A and M had black students while LSU was segregated...on October 5, 1877 the two institutions were merged together under the name of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical college....which is an obvious disappointment to Mr. Cross and the lawsuit's efforts to prevent this from happening...a look at post war Louisiana and one issue regarding educating blacks and whites. VG.. Autograph. Manuscript.… Read More

INVERNESS SCOTLAND: JOHN NOBLE. Good. 1889. On offer is a fascinating 1889 printed book titled 'Elementary Lessons in Gaelic' Third Edition, Revised, once owned by Dr. Peter Davidson, co-founder of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, one of the three main leaders in the Hermetic Brotherhood movement, and who has written profuse handwritten notes throughout the book. Pages are loose with the binding, but they are still intact. Overall Fair.; Manuscript; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, ELEMENTARY LESSONS IN GAELIC, HERMETIC BROTHERHOOD, TEMPLE TALKS, GAELIC, IRISH LANGUAGE, LACHLAN MACBEAN, ALEISTER CROWLEY, ISRAEL REGARDIE, REINCARNATION, KABBALAH, DREAMS, INTERPRETATIONS, THE MISTLETOE, PETER DAVIDSON, THE DISCOURSES OF JESUS, OCCULT, HERBAL, SUPERNATURAL, NECROMANCY, PHYSIOLOGY, CHIROMANCY, PALM READING, SATANISM, ASTROLOGY, DIVINATION, RELIGION, MAGIC, SATAN, LUCIFER, SPELLS, INCANTATIONS, RITUAL, GRIMOIRE, WICCA, WICCAN, WITCHES, WITCH,… Read More

PASCOAG, RHODE ISLAND. Good. 1884. On offer is a charming, original late 19th Century manuscript book belonging to Miss Maria L Salisbury, Pascoag Rhode Island and dated Feb. 28, 1884 having 57 pages of handwritten songs, one of which was written and signed by Miss Salisbury. There are a small number of tucked in pages as well. Songs include: The Letter in the Candle; Love at Home; The Dying Nun; Willie; Child of a King; Shamus O'Brien; Our Swinging in the Lane; The Cowboy's Song and much, much more. Some pages loose. 7¼ x 8½ ". Overall G.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, MARIA L SALISBURY, PASCOAG, RHODE ISLAND, PATRIOTIC SONGS, MUSIC, 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN MUSIC, COWBOY SONGS, AMERICANA, RELIGIOUS MUSIC, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS,… Read More

United States. Good with no dust jacket. 1901. Ephemera. On offer is an excellent example of a written application for an advertised job, dating to the beginning of the 20th century. The letter was written by a Mr. H. L Howland in response to a job advertised in a local newspaper. In his letter, he extols his virtues and how he would be able to fill the position offered. The position is not named but context suggests that it is a machine operator. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent. His letter is interesting from a couple of perspectives. First, he writes it on his employer's letterhead. His employer, D. J. Young, is a wholesale agent for Anheuser Busch and their logo features prominently on each page. Secondly, he offers that he is dissatisfied with his employer but does not go into specifics. The Anheuser Busch logo is very prominent on each page of the letter. Anheuser Busch began in 1852 as the Bavarian Brewery in St Louis MO. In 1860, it was purchased by… Read More

BEDFORD BEDFORDSHIRE ENGLAND GREAT BRITAIN. Good. 1887. On offer is an incredible, intimate look into the life and times of The Tudor Family of Bedford, Befordshire, England. Though she always refers to herself as "self" there are numerous other references to identify the author of this detailed day by day account as Mrs. N. L. Tudor, wife of E.T. Tudor [research suggests they have a role in St. Paul's Cathedral], mother to Mervyn, Gwen and Howell and that they are family from a large family of vicars, priests, deacons and reverends. A casual reading notes priest-relatives in New Zealand and one very interesting entry is regarding a relative, Hugh Aldersly Tudor, as returning from the Medicine Hat Diocese of the Canadian North West Territories. A later note refers to a daughter born to the Canadian branch of Tudor's in Ottawa. Handwritten the journal dates from 1887-1890 and is an account of life at Bedford as it began for the Tudors who arrived at Bedford from Burnham,… Read More

France On offer is an original handwritten manuscript noted, undated but assuredly Napoleonic era, penned by Lieutenant Colonel Etienne Laborde, a very important officer in Napoleon's Army who requests/demands a position for his nephew in the Horse guard.. Good+. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Manuscript.

10th Dragoons Regiment. Poor with no dust jacket. 1875. Ephemera. On offer are two interesting pieces of correspondence from the commanding officer of a 200 year old French cavalry regiment. The letters were both written in 1875 by Colonel Labrousse, the commanding officer of the 10th Dragoons Regiment. From our research, Labrosse was Louis II de Labrousse, a cavalry officer and an officer of the Legion of Honour. Born in 1825, he passed away unmarried in Nantes, in 1892. His father and uncles had served in the bodyguard of Louis XVI and as such, their properties were forfeited in the French Revolution. Members of the family were guillotined during the Revolution. His father served under Napoleon and after the Restoration, their lands were restored to them. He entered the army and served in cavalry regiments like his father, rising to become Colonel of this regiment. The 10th Dragoons were part of the French 4th Infantry Division in the Franco-Prussian War. In 1870, the Regiment took part… Read More

CASTLE ARCHDALE IRELAND WARRINGTON UK HAGERSVILLE. Good. 1944. On offer is a unique, original 1944 - 1948 manuscript 5 year World War II diary handwritten by a Royal Canadian Air Force [R.C.A. F.] serviceman named, we believe, Cross as evidenced by the note: "CAN. R. 97172 LAC. CROSS. T.d. R.C.A.F." on the personal identification page. [The diary covers 1944 through 1946 which are full of entries and then just a few for 1947 and 1948.] The diary covers this Canadian's service in Ireland at the renowned 423 Squadron Castle Archdale until November 1944, then to Warrington, England until December 1944 and then back to Canada to the SFTS (Service Flying Training School) Hagersville near Hamilton Ontario. [During World War II, Hagersville was the home of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan station 16 Service Flying Training School, teaching trainee pilots how to fly the Harvard and Anson aircraft.] This diary offers a unique perspective on a number of levels: on the one… Read More

France. Good with no dust jacket. 1859. Ephemera. On offer is an interesting letter from a lawyer accredited to the French Imperial Court in 1859. The author is Maitre Laden. The title Maitre was used for lawyers and notaries. His letterhead notes that he is accredited to the Imperial Court of Napoleon III. His office was in the French city of Riom, about 460 km / 285 miles south of Paris. An excerpt from the letter follows: Notre affaire ne voudra pas de fait longtemps. Comme vous n'etes pas presse, je l'ai laisse ayer de l'affiche. Quand on la retablirie je vous avertirer. Vous voudrera bien m'desiguer avocat et m'envoyer une provision pour hier. [Translation: Our business will not last long. As you are not in a hurry, I let him have the poster. When we restore it I will notify you. You will want to designate me your lawyer and send me a retainer for yesterday]. For a historian, this simple letter is an excellent example of the day-today work carried out by lawyers in… Read More

France: J. CORREARD, 1845. Uncut copy of this very, very scarce 1845 exposition on canons and canon powder. Save for some chipping and rubbing this copy would be in good condition.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Fair. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. French.

Paris, 1789. Four very warm letters from patients obviously post-operative all declaring the utmost respect and thanks to Professor Chopart. One letter is clearly signed Lalouette and the first of March 1789. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS (1792-1872). Born in 1792, Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper, including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every book in the world," he declared to a friend. He very nearly succeeded. His collection ultimately grew to more than 100,000 books and at least 60,000 manuscripts. As a result of his extravagant purchases, Sir Thomas was permanently on the verge of bankruptcy and was constantly pursued by creditors. So many books arrived at his house that it was impossible to unpack his acquisitions much less keep pace with them. Visiting scholars, driven to distraction, would spend… Read More

CENTRAL FALLS, RHODE ISLAND PAWTUCKET PROVIDENCE. Fair. 1898. On offer are 2 well-worn records of a French Canadian who became police chief of a city in Rhode Island, USA. Daily events are noted in the undated pages, often with just a simple line entry. Many other records are kept such as lists of family members, dates of death, arrests and convictions, etc. The first book measures 6 1/2 inches by 4 inches. The page cover is worn. Some pages are loose and some pages have been torn out. With 199 pages, it is approximately 90% complete. The second book is 7 1/2 inches by 5 inches and has 40 pages. This too is about 90% complete. Entries in both appear to be in two different handwriting styles. Napoleon Lambert was born in Marieville, Quebec in 1862. He moved with his family to Taunton, MA when he was 10. He moved back to Canada in 1875 but returned to live in Central Falls, RI in 1883. He worked as a carpenter until 1895 when he was appointed to the newly established Central Falls Police… Read More

France, 1898. Facsimilie signature in print of Lambrechts, featuring a beautiful vignette of the Republic Francaise the Minister of Justice proclaims. Some general soiling, and 3 of 4 torn upper corners showing some loss of text but otherwise very good.. Autograph. Manuscript. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

France, 1813. On offered here is an autograph letter signed, 1813, 1p plus address leaf, approx. 6x8 in. To "A.M. DeFages, Commissaire de Guerre. Relative pour l'approvisionnement de vivres pour le fort de Rastrillar" by CHARLES LAMETH [1757-1832] Fr. politician and soldier who served in the American War of Independence. Called the Chevalier Viscount, he began as aid-de-camp of de Rochambeau with officer's rank. During the Revolutionary War he made the crossing with the expeditionary corps, he was on the JASON with de Fersen, Collot, Charlus, and his intimate friend Dumas. he showed talent and courage during the campaign. Dumas tells how Lameth wished to take part in the attack of Yorktown, although it was not his turn of service. While heading the assault he received two gunshot wounds, one of which broke his knee cap, and the other went through his thigh of the other leg. He would not allow his legs to be amputated, luckily for him, since in 2 months to returned to France almost… Read More

Alecon, Normandy, France, 1737. Stamped with the archival seal of the Order of Malta in Normandy, May 21st, 1737 - this 44 page document was penned, and duly noted, at exactly 10am in the morning. Signed by the lawyers charged with the last will and testament of Mr. Jean Baptistes Lignes (Royal Sergeant). The lawyers in this matter are Lamperire, Combault, Jouen, Ossemont, Lignel, de la Riviere, Ermenouth, de Tanville and Normandie. The document is in poor shape, some pages damaged but still readable and presentable. . Manuscript. Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

West Rutland, Vermont. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1940s. Hardcover. On offer is an excellent 5-year diary from New England focused on the daily life of a middle class, middle aged woman and those in her circle. The diary belonged to Eva Jane Bassett Lamphere (1886-1975) to parents Jane Pullen and Wellington Bassett, a farmer. She lived her life in the West Rutland, Vermont area. In 1907 she was married to George Winfield Lamphere (1888-1967) , who ran a wholesale and retail creamery in town while his brother, Emmett, ran a local convenience store. They had a son, Richard (Dick) Wellington (1915-2003) who would grow up to work as a physicist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). At the time of this diary, Dick was married to a woman named Eunice. Eva Lamphere was 56 when she began this diary. Although this was a momentous decade for the United States, her diary is very focused on local events and happenings in her life (and her son’s) vs those of the wider world. She does… Read More

CAMBRIDGE BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS MASS. Poor. 1897. On offer is an original 1897 manuscript diary handwritten by noted Harvard graduate Howard Lane Blackwell [b.1876, d.1965] who writes in an undated journal 105+ hand-numbered pages of financial notes and then a personal narrative beginning March 28th1898 and is tell tale of much to come: "3:30 pm with Miss Chandler [Sarah E.] to Fresh Pond, bicycling, Bald horse-back rider! She to reception of Seniors to Radcliffe." The writings show a very intelligent young man who is very much into bicycling and thoroughly in the Radcliffe college scene including the music club. Concerts, sports and riding our author includes bar music, complex mathematical formulae to enhance the narrative. He notes going to Payson Hill Reservoir, that his cousin addresses the Immanuel Club of Radcliffe, rehearsing the play La Bourre, a party at Miss Fleagles part of Lasalle seminary and much, much more. BIO NOTES: He earned three degrees from Harvard: A.B.… Read More