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Item #JLR0876 Message from the President of the United States, transmitting A copy and...

[Gorostiza Pamphlet]

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting A copy and translation of a Pamphlet, in the Spanish language, printed and circulated by the late Minister from Mexico before his departure from the United States, &c.

[Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1838.] 25th Congress, 2d Session. House of Representatives Document No. 190. Octavo in 4s (8 7/8” x 5 5/8”, 224mm x 142mm): 14 2-154 [$1 signed]. 60 leaves, pp. 1 2-120. With an engraved map of the Texas Republic. Bound in modern orange buckram. On.....

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Item #JLR0691 Boundary between the United States and Mexico, as surveyed and marked by the...

[U.S.-Mexico Border]

Boundary between the United States and Mexico, as surveyed and marked by the international boundary commission, under the convention of July 29th, 1882. Revived February 18th, 1889

[Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, ca. 1899.] Folio (28 9/16 x 21 3/8”, 726mm x 542mm): with a double-page lithographed title-page and 26 double-page lithographed charts: 20 maps, 1 map in two colors and 5 profiles. Bound in contemporary half brown calf over marbled boards. Title gilt to a red-sheep.....

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Item #JLR0690 The history of the Republic of Texas, from the discovery of the country to the...

Maillard, Nicholas Doran

The history of the Republic of Texas, from the discovery of the country to the present time; and the cause of her separation from the Republic of Mexico. By N. Doran Maillard, Esq., barrister-at-law, of Texas

“THE MOST VITRIOLIC DENUNCIATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS” London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1842. First edition. Octavo (8 3/8” x 5 3/8”, 213mm x 136mm): binder’s blank, a8 b4 B-KK8, binder’s blank [$2 signed; –a1]. 268 leaves, pp. i-iii (title, printer, preface) iv-xxiv, 1 2-512. With a lithographed.....

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Item #JLR0688 The war in Texas; a review of facts and circumstances, showing that this contest is...

[Lundy, Benjamin]

The war in Texas; a review of facts and circumstances, showing that this contest is a crusade against Mexico, set on foot and supported by Slaveholders, Land-Speculators, &c. In order to re-establish, extend and perpetuate the system of slavery and the slave trade. [Second edition, revised, and enlarged.] By a citizen of the United States

AN ABOLITIONIST JEREMIAD AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Philadelphia: Merrihew and Gunn “for the publishers,”[1] 1837. Second edition, expanded. Octavo in 4s (9 ¼” x 5 ¾”, 236mm x 147mm): 14 2-84 [$1 signed]. 32 leaves, pp. 1-3 (title, prefatory note, text) 4-64. With a lithographed map integral to.....

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Item #JLR0686 Message from the President of the United States, communicating, In compliance with...

[Texas Republic -- Boundaries]

Message from the President of the United States, communicating, In compliance with a resolution of the Senate, copies of the proceedings of the commissioner appointed to run the boundary line between the United States and the Republic of Texas

“THESE SIX MAPS ARE MOST IMPORTANT IN TEXAS HISTORY” (Streeter) [Washington, D.C.:] Thomas Allen [for the Department of State, 1842]. (27th Congress, 2d Session. Senate. Document 199.) Octavo (8 7/8” x 5 5/8”, 224mm x 142mm): 18 2-48 54 62(–62) [$1 signed]. 37 leaves, pp. 1 2-74. With 6.....

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Item #JLR0594 Texas. By Mrs Mary Austin Holley. Mary Austin Holley

Holley, Mary Austin

Texas. By Mrs Mary Austin Holley

Lexington, KY: J. Clarke and Co., 1836. First edition. Duodecimo in 6s (6 13/16” x 4 3/8”, 173mm x 110mm): binder’s blank, 16(12+χ1) 214 2-346 352 (352 blank) [$2 signed (first and third leaves); –11]. 211 leaves, pp. [7] (title, title, imprint, dedication, blank, contents (inserted), blank, preface) vi-viii, 1.....

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Item #JLR0592 Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive, In a Series of...

Holley, Mary Austin

Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive, In a Series of Letters, Written during a Visit to Austin's Colony, with a view to a permanent settlement in that country, in the Autumn of 1831. By Mrs. Mary Austin Holley. With an appendix, Containing specific answers to certain questions, relative to Colonization in Texas, issued some time since by the London Geographical Society. Also, some notice of the recent political events in that quarter

Baltimore: Armstrong & Plaskitt, 1833. First edition. Duodecimo in 6s (7 1/8” x 4 5/16”, 181mm x 109mm): binder’s blank, 1-146 [$2 signed (first and third leaves); –11]. 84 leaves, pp. 1-5 (title, imprint, dedication, blank, introduction) 6-167, blank. With an engraved folding map by W. Hooker (second state). Bound.....

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Item #JLR0593 Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive, In a Series of...

Holley, Mary Austin

Texas. Observations, historical, geographical and descriptive, In a Series of Letters, Written during a Visit to Austin's Colony, with a view to a permanent settlement in that country, in the Autumn of 1831. By Mrs. Mary Austin Holley. With an appendix, Containing specific answers to certain questions, relative to Colonization in Texas, issued some time since by the London Geographical Society. Also, some notice of the recent political events in that quarter

Baltimore: Armstrong & Plaskitt, 1833. First edition. Duodecimo in 6s (6 13/16” x 4 3/8”, 173mm x 110mm): binder’s blank, 1-146 [$2 signed (first and third leaves); –11]. 84 leaves, pp. 1-5 (title, imprint, dedication, blank, introduction) 6-167, blank. Bound in the publisher’s plum glazed cloth. Title gilt within a......

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Item #JLR0571 Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de...

Joutel, Henri

Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de Mexique , pour trouver l'embouchure, & le cours de la Riviere de Missicipi, nommée à present la Riviere de Saint Loüis, qui traverse la Louisiane Où l'on voit l’Histoire tragique de sa mort, & plusieurs choses curieuses du nouveau monde. Par Monsieur Joutel, l’un des Compagnons de ce Voyage, redigé & mis en ordre par Monsieur de Michel

Paris: Estienne Robinot, 1713. First edition. Duodecimo (6 9/16” x 3 11/16”, 166mm x 94mm): 2 binder’s blanks, ã12 ẽ4(ẽ4+2 ẽ1) A-Q12 R2(–R2), 2 binder’s blanks [$6 signed; –ã1]. 210 leaves, pp. i-ij (title, blank) iij-xxxiv, 1-386. With an engraved folding map. Bound in contemporary sprinkled calf. One the spine.....

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Item #JLR0397 Autograph letter to General Travis Greene Broocks, signed. James Pinckney Henderson

Henderson, James Pinckney

Autograph letter to General Travis Greene Broocks, signed

Autograph letter to Gen[era]l T[ravis] G[reene] Broocks, signed. Marshall: March 17th 1857. Single leaf (9 11/16” x 8”, 246mm x 203mm). Verso blank. In 12 compartments from 3 folds, flattened. Faintest tanning to the edges. Ink offsetting to the verso. 20mm blind-stamp (partially worn) to the upper-left corner.James Pinckney Henderson.....

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Item #JLR0329 History of the Revolution in Texas, particularly of the War of 1835 & '36;...

Newell, Chester, Rev.

History of the Revolution in Texas, particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; together with the latest geographical, topographical, and statistical accounts of the country, from the most authentic sources. Also, an appendix. By the Rev. C. Newell.

New York: Wiley & Putnam, 1838. First edition. Duodecimo in 6s (7 3/8” x 4 9/16”, 187mm x 116mm): binder’s blank, 0-186 [$2 signed (1 and 3 as *); –01, 11]. 114 leaves, pp. i-vii viii-x, 2 blanks, 1-3 4-215, blank. With a folding lithographed map. Bound in the publisher’s.....

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Item #6JLR0158 Carte nouvelle de la partie de l’Ouest de la Loüisianne faitte sur les...

La Harpe, Jean-Baptiste Bénard de; Dépôt des cartes et plans de la Marine

Carte nouvelle de la partie de l’Ouest de la Loüisianne faitte sur les observations, recherches, et decouvertes de Mr Benard de la Harpe l’vn des Commandants au d(it) Paÿs faitte sur les observations, recherches, et decouvertes de Mr Benard de la Harpe l’vn des Commandants au d(it) Paÿs

THE MOST IMPORTANT 18TH-CENTURY MAP OF THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST Manuscript map in ink and watercolor of the southern United States and northern Mexico. [Paris: ca. 1722–1725.] Two joined sheets (22 5/8” x 36 ¾”, 575mm x 933mm; 31 ¾” x 45 ¾” framed). Some creases throughout, with marginal tanning.....

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Item #6JLR0067 The Constitution of the Republic of Mexico, and of the State of Coahuila &...

[Langworthy, Asahel (trans.)]

The Constitution of the Republic of Mexico, and of the State of Coahuila & Texas...

New York: Ludwig & Tolefree, 1832. First Langworthy edition, and the best edition in English. Octavo (8 3/4" x 5 3/4", 225mm x 145mm). Bound in modern morocco. On the boards, a gilt fillet border. On the front board, title, date and year gilt. On the spine, two raised bands.....

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Item #6JLR0066 A Journal of the Last Voyage Perform'd by Monsr. de la Sale, to the Gulph of...

Joutel, Henri

A Journal of the Last Voyage Perform'd by Monsr. de la Sale, to the Gulph of Mexico, To find Out the Mouth of the Missisipi [sic] River...

London: A. Bell & B. Lintott, 1714. First English-language edition. Octavo (7 1/2" x 4 1/2", 190mm x 115mm): title within a double-ruled border, large folding map of the "County of Louisiana and ... River Missisipi in North America". Bound in late half brown morocco over marbled boards. On the.....

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Item #6JLR0059 The New Texas Reader. Designed for the use of Schools in Texas. Texas Schools

[Texas Schools]

The New Texas Reader. Designed for the use of Schools in Texas.

NO COPIES ON OCLC OR AT AUCTION [Texas Schools]. The New Texas Reader. Designed for the use of Schools in Texas. Houston, Texas: Published by E.H. Cushing, 1864. Octavo (6 15/6" x 4 5/16", 177mm x 109mm). With one engraved plate (the Star of Texas). Bound in the publisher's.....

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Item #6JLR0055 Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de...

Joutel, Henri

Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de Mexique, pour trouver l'embouchure, & le cours de la Riviere de Missicipi, nommée à present la Riviere de Saint Loüis, qui traverse la Louisiane...

Paris: Estienne Robinot, 1713. First edition. Duodecimo (6 5/16" x 3 9/16", 160mm x 91mm). With a large folding map "Carte Nouvelle de la Louisiane et de la Riviere de Missisipi..." Bound in in contemporary mottled calf. Spine divided into seven panels by gilt fillets and rolls. In the panels.....

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Item #6JLR0054 Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de...

Joutel, Henri

Journal Historique du Dernier Voyage que feu M. de laSale fit dans le Golfe de Mexique, pour trouver l'embouchure, & le cours de la Riviere de Missicipi, nommée à present la Riviere de Saint Loüis, qui traverse la Louisiane...

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE OF THE FOLDING MAP Paris: Chez Estienne Robinot, 1713. First edition. Duodecimo (6 1/2” x 3 5/8”, 164mm x 91mm). With woodcut head- and tail-pieces. Bound in contemporary speckled calf (rebacked, with the original backstrip laid down). On the boards, a blind fillet border. On the.....

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Item #6JLR0023 Dernieres Decouvertes dans l’Amerique septentrionale de M. de La Sale. Tonti,...

Tonti, [Henri de]

Dernieres Decouvertes dans l’Amerique septentrionale de M. de La Sale

Paris: Au Palais, Chez Jean Guignard, 1697. First edition, second issue. Duodecimo (6 1/8” x 3 ¾”, 157mm x 93mm): (modern) binder’s blank, π2 A8 B4… N8 O4 (±O4) P8 (±P2) Q4 (–Q1, Q2; + Q1 (“Q.Qij”)) R8 S4…Ff8 Gg2 (Gg2 blank), (modern) binder’s blank [octavo: $4 signed; quarto: $2.....

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Item #6JLR0017 A Journal of the Last Voyage Perform'd by Monsr. de la Sale, to the Gulph of...

Joutel, Henri

A Journal of the Last Voyage Perform'd by Monsr. de la Sale, to the Gulph of Mexico, To find Out the Mouth of the Missisipi [sic] River…

London: Printed for A. Bell & B. Lintott, 1714. First English-language edition. Octavo (7 9/16” x 4 ½”, 192mm x 115mm). With a folding engraved map of the Americas. Bound in later beige crushed morocco with a double gilt fillet border by Bayntun (signed at the lower edge of the.....

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