Search Results: Titles starting with C from Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.

Dole, France. Good with no dust jacket. Ephemera. On offer is an outstanding collection of documents concerning the French noble family of de Falletans, which traces its roots back to the mid-11th century. The family title derives from the village of Falletans in eastern France in the France-Comte region, around the town of Dole. First historical references date from 1040 when the name in its current form is used. The region had been divided into several fiefs including Falletans. The first historical reference to a 'family of Falletans' is de Vautravers in 1494. At some point, the family was granted the title Marquis de Falletans. In the mid-1500's, a local farmer named Antoine Garnier obtained a neighbouring fiefdom, within the vicinity of the village of Fallentans. In time the family altered their name to Garnier de Falletans. Several hundred years later, this would blow up into a protracted legal dispute over the name 'Falletans'. The final result was a declaration… Read More

Havana, Cuba: Chinese Coolie Trade Ships Havana Cuba. Good with no dust jacket. Non-Book. On offer is an archive of six depositions by Chinese coolie labourers, taken after their disembarkment from a coolie ship that transported them from Macau to Havana, Cuba to serve out their eight year service contract. The Chinese coolie trade, a system of indentured labor that targeted young, poor Chinese men, operated from 1847-1874. The coolie trade took place, in large part, between the shipping port in Macao (now a part of China, then under Portuguese rule) and Havana, Cuba (then under Spanish control). Coolies were transported from China on ships, many of which had formerly been used as African slave ships (Yun & Laremont, 2001). The coolie ships often had slave names (eg Africano, Mauritius) or ironic names (Dreams, Hope, Live Yankees, Wandering Jew) (Yun & Laremont, 2001, p. 110). Many did not survive the journey, with “approximately 16,400 Chinese coolies [dying] on European and… Read More

Italy. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1867. Non-Book. On offer is a collection of ephemeral items connected to Dr. Leone Levi's (1821-1888) 1867 trip to Italy. The featured piece of this collection is the signature of King of Sardinia and Italy, Victor Emmanuel II (Vittorio Emanuele Maria Alberto Eugenio Ferdinando Tommaso) (1820-1878). The first piece in this collection is the signature of Victor Emmanuel II clipped from a document. Undated c.1867. This collection also includes five other pieces involving Dr. Leone Levi visit to Italy in 1867. These are: a letter from the Minister of Agriculture dated 2nd Oct. 1867; a program of the musical 'Della guardia Nazionale al Pranzo di S. M. I1 Re nel R. Palazzo Pitti' and a single page menu both with the date Oct. 5 1867; with a printed. Invitation to the 'II Preffo del Palazzo d' Ordine di Sua Maesta. With an Italian sonnet written in Leone Levi's hand. BIO NOTES: Victor Emanuel II (Vittorio Emanuele Maria Alberto… Read More

Marly de Roi, France. Good with no dust jacket. 1867. Non-Book. On offer is a letter which was written and signed by the French dramatist, Victorien Sardou (1831-1908). The letter is written to an unknown recipient. It is undated but assumed to be circa 1867. Blind embossed are the letters VS and Marly de Roi, where Sardou lived [this is the same place as Alexandre Dumas]. The letter reads: "I thank you very much my dear neighbour, I am going to take advantage of your advice. I have not answered earlier because Madame Sardou is quite unwell and for 48 hours, I have not had time to think of anything other than her illness. Please accept, my dear neighbour, for both you and Madame de Breval, my most attentive regards, (signed) Victorien Sardou." BIO NOTES: Sardou married his benefactress, Mlle Helene de Brécourt, in 1858 but eight years later (1866) he became a widower. Victorien Sardou was a French dramatist. He is best remembered today for his development, along with… Read More

New York. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1877. Non-Book. On offer is a detailed letter written and signed by Edward Abiel Washburn [1819-1881]. Washburn writes from New York to "My dear George Hubert (? ) ". His letter includes four chatty pages. It seems Hubert (? ) has sent Washburn some lyrics for a hymn, for which Washburn is grateful. Throughout the chatty letter, Washburn touches on receiving the "pastoral lyric[s]" for his hymns, his travels, his faith, gossip about community members, the "Catholic spirit", and closes with encouragement for his letter's recipient, stating: "...when 'my stammering tongue' is dumb, I hope young and [genius? Generous? ] voices like yours will speak more clearly. Yours Cordially, EA Washburn". This letter is a fascinating insight into the brilliant brain of Washburn. BIO NOTES: Edward Abiel Washburn was a Hymn writer, rector, professor. After Harvard, Washburn studied theology at Andover and New Haven,… Read More

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND. Good. 1886. On offer is a couple (2) of elegantly written highly detailed cookbooks of Mary Ann Prosser nee Taylor (1862?-1915), a wife of Sir John Prosser, Writer to the Signet, and grandmother of William David Prosser, Lord Prosser, a prominent lawyer and advocate for the arts in Edinburgh. One of the books has 43 pages filled, the other 88 pages. There is a handwritten date, July 1886, in one of the books, which was two months before her wedding, and the address of their family home in Edinburgh: 4 Bellevue Crescent. The books contain many recipes typical for Scottish and English cuisine of that time, and of French dishes. Unlike many cookbooks that presume previous cooking experience, this one contains minute nuances about cooking times, quantity of ingredients, kitchen utensils to use, giving an insight into lifestyle and diet of a well-off Edinburgh family in 1880s. The first book starts with the basic recipes how to boil vegetables, fry herring and haddock:… Read More

On offer is a superb archive of 15 original early 20th century edited manuscript notebooks of the Spanish-language version of Albion F. Ballenger's 1915 publication "The Proclamation of Liberty and the Unpardonable Sin." The covers of the notebooks are labelled from Proclama I to Proclama XV. Each contains approximately 38 pages and together they make up the complete handwritten Spanish-language manuscript of Ballenger's book "The Proclamation of Liberty and the Unpardonable Sin." The title page reads, "La Proclama de Libertad y el Pecado Imperdonable Por Albion F. Ballenger." The notebooks contain proofreaders' marks with minor corrections to words and punctuation, pasted-in clippings of Spanish bible passages to be quoted in the book, and directions on the placement of figures and illustrations. Comments relating to the corrections are made in English. One such comment in Proclama I reads, "Do never use the old form Jesu-Cristó. Say Jesucristó [...] you do not employ the Biblical… Read More

TUFNELL PARK, LONDON ENGLAND UK. Very Good. 1900. On offer is a super, original late 19th Century, early 20th Century manuscript homage to the great 18th Century actor David Garrick [Wikipedia: 'English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson'] handwritten by super 'fan' Frederick Harker of Tufnell Park in London's north end. Harker has transcribed extracts from reviews, playbills, essays [on acting in Macbeth given as a lecture by Garrick], newspaper articles, tracts from plays etc., to create and amazing paean to the actor with hundreds of hours to accomplish in a beautiful, perfect hand. [Truly a sensational calligraphic effort given we cannot find a single error save for one miniscule fault in the 164 well filled pages.] We note that there is, in a different hand, written what appears to be the ownership signature of… Read More

Good. 1936. On offer is a collection of 19 historically significant documents pertaining to military service of Herbert Arscott, including a war-time photo, a booklet with handwritten notes, an active service pay book, and post-war correspondence from the Board of Pension Commissioners for Canada. These documents represent milestones of his wartime experience, and also of many Canadians fighting in the Great War. As the majority of Canadian soldiers at that time, Herbert Arscott was born in Britain, in the town of Wellington, and enlisted almost immediately after the war was declared. He served at the 5th battalion of the 2nd infantry brigade hailed from western Canada, and known as "Tuxford's Dandies" after the name of its first commander. Arscott made a few notes of dates and locations in a small book titled "Diary and memoranda": on September 17th he arrived at Quebec, spent two days in smaller camps, on the 22nd started training at Valcartier, a training base… Read More

NEW YORK. Very Good. 1950. On offer is a super, grouping of one [1] TLS, typed letter signed, one [1] ephemeral piece being a news-clipping, and a compact library of five [5] books, one signed others limited editions, by the noted American journalist, novelist, essayist, playwright and poet Christopher Morley. This is an ideal 'starter' archive or gift for a new Morley collector. Details: 1. Morley, Christopher, Typed Letter Signed. Written April 1, 1953, a mere four years before his death, in Roslyn Heights NY on Morley's letterhead with his New York City address hand-canceled in pencil. The letter to 'George', seemingly an old college and, perhaps, fraternity brother, turning down his request for Morley's presence at an event. Some first names mentioned, enticingly interesting but obscure. Many penciled corrections to the typescript, mostly proofreader's marks by Morley, and instances of his 'backing up' the carriage and typing over characters. Ends… Read More

Austria Germany. Good with no dust jacket. 1960. Non-Book. On offer is a two-page report on the state of the armed forces of Austria in 1955. The document is titled “The Armed Forces In Readiness For Austria”. Although undated, context suggests that it was written in the late 1960s. The author of the report is unknown. The report describes the effect of Austria’s signing of the State Treaty on May 15, 1955 that, among other terms, permitted Austria to re-establish her armed forces and confirm her neutrality. This position of neutrality continues to this day. The paper goes on to outline the steps taken to re-establish the Armed Forces and some of the roles they play, internally and also under the auspices of the United Nations. For a historian interested in the steps that European nations had to take to return from the ashes of WWII, this is a fine synopsis of one country’s efforts. The 2-sided document measures 11.75 inches by 8.25 inches. The condition of the typed… Read More

NEW YORK: Sunday School Union. Very Good. 1878. Original Wraps. Undated save for a light pencil notation 'March 1878' this was a presentation copy from the greentown Sunday School. Fair condition with chips and rubbing and pencil marks inside etc. but not without its charm.; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; RELIGION, CHRIST, CATHOLIC, BAPTIST, CHRISTIAN, CHRISTIANITY, JESUS CHRIST, DEVOTION, PRAYER, .

NEW HAVEN CONNECTICUT CT. Good. 1905. Leather. On offer is an excellent circa early 1900s photo album showing the early days of 'Yalie' Harold Sherman Wells at Yale University. Nine pages of old railroad cars, desk spaces, Yale decorated rooms, African American cooks, steamships, captains, and very early photos of Victorian ladies and gentlemen. African American Chef in full uniform and the steamship captain in the rowboat is a super shot. The photo book is leather bound with linen paper pages. The back of the book bears a label from Robinson & Adams, Co, and is stated as a Housh Album. Nicely kept with the collection, this photo album offers further insight into the early years of the Yale elite. G.; Private Press; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL… Read More

Belgium. Very Good. 1920. Four very scarce postcards in good+ to very good+ honoring British nurse Edith Cavell who was murdered in a most heinous and cowardly murder by a German officer. 1] Memorial in Belgium; 2] memorial card representing the tragic act; 3] her portrait and 4] King George the V and Queen Mary paying their respects at the grave, a real photo postcard [RPPC].; Postcard; 4 X 6 INCHES APPROX.; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF, Post Cards, Postcards, Cartes Postale, POSTAL HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, WORLD WAR I, WWI, BELGIUM, EUROPE, MURDER, NAZI, GERMANY, TRUE CRIME, NURSING HISTORY, WW1, WORLD WAR ONE, .

France, 1799. Small handwritten recipe for a glue to hold porcelain together. Blending lead, oils, paper and flour. 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 days hunting for an elusive text in the dusty heaps that filled every room. Because Sir… Read More

Boston, 1775. On offer is a fascinating and intriguing manuscript relic of Christian faith being a handwritten c1770s manuscript copy of "A LETTER WRITTEN BY OUR BLESSED LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AND FOUND UNDER A GREAT STONE SIXTY FIVE YEARS AFTER HIS CRUSIFIXION". This story and its variations of the teachings of Jesus appeared in several forms throughout Europe in earlier times, and it would appear that someone had secured an English copy published in London, and was perhaps preparing this as a copy for publication in Boston. However there is no record of it ever being published in America at this time but the rag paper is undoubtedly 18th Century and was copied as a keepsake. The letter states that keepers of a copy handwritten by the owner will protect homes and homeowners from pestilence, plague and lighting. Eight pages, size 5 x 7¼, folds, handmade, rag paper, string bound at one time, normal aging with minor stains, overall G+.. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

France Undated though certainly late 18th century latin precis discussing menstration and microbes. Signed 'Delaplanche'. 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 days hunting for an elusive text in the dusty heaps that filled every room.… Read More

Washington County, Ohio. Fine with no dust jacket. 1862. Manuscript. GEORGE BENEDICT - Commissioner, Wash. Co., Ohio. Signed document, no date, though former owner's research suggests 1862 as the relevant date, 1p, 4-3/4 x 4-1/4 in. Describes interesting trade agreement - he will accept potatoes in exchange for rifle, saddle and bridle.; Manuscript; 4 X 4 INCHES APPROX.; Civil War Era, Union, Americana, Confederate, HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, AMERICANA, ; Signed by Autograph .

(Leyden): Lugduni Batavorum. Very Good. 1633. Original Vellum. Claudii Galeni In Aphorismos Hippocratis commentaria.-- Editio nouissima, à multis... diligenter repurgata ab Adriano Toll....-- Lugduni Batavorum : ex officina Ioannis Maire, 1633 Maire, Jean; Foës, Anuce. In very good shape save for some overall general soiling to the vellum as would be expected and a cracked inner front hinge. There are some handwritten words, perhaps names of previous owners and some tiny notes on the title page.Title-page with small woodcut vignette.BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES: CLAUDIUS GALEN (131-201), was physician to five Roman emperors. He was a teacher, philosopher, pharmacist and leading scientist of his day. During his life he produced five hundred books and treatises on all aspects of medical science and philosophical subjects and his ideas were to formulate many of the scientific beliefs which dominated medical thinking for about 1 500 years. Galen was the great compiler and systemiser of… Read More

London England: LAMSON, WOLFFE & CO.. Very Good. 1898. On offer is a true first English edition [1898] of Edmond Rostand's brilliant 'Cyrano de Bergerac' published by Lamson, Wollfe, London. This book is from the library of Edmond Rostand, signed & inscribed to him in French by the translator Howard Thayer Kingsbury. Extraordinary opportunity to own this rare first edition of the true first translation from the library of the author and dated in his own hand. Condition: Slight chipping to head of spine. Some light rubbing otherwise VG. ; English; 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall; antiquité, d'antiquariato, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, LITERATURE, AUTHORS, FRENCH, BUCH, .