sketch events preceded capture von ingraham edward (45 Ergebnisse)

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First edition. iv, 66 pp. Illus. with 1 folding b/w map. 8vo. "This is the earliest carefully prepared monograph upon the battle of Bladensburg and the subsequent capture of Washington, August 19--25, 1814. This event led to the resignation of General Armstrong as Secretary of War and the appointment of a committee to investigate the causes and circumstances of this disaster. In the Sketch here described General Armstrong is blamed and General Winder exonerated. The work has an extensive appendix, in which are given documentary proofs," Cole: Library of E.D. Church, p. 2553. Map titled "Sketch of the March of the British Army under Genl. Ross. From the 19th to the 29th of August, 1814." Provenance; C.F. Libbie to R.I. Historical Society 1905. Sabin 34772. Howes I 48. Church 1358. A good solid copy, boards rubbed and spotted, map creased at folds with one small separation at intersection, institutional bookplate on front pastedown, blind stamp on title, foxed endpapers, faint dampstain along top edge on preliminaries, owner's name on title. Original quarter cloth over paper covered boards.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to T. [Thomas] Rockhill Ingraham, Oct. 25th, 1851 to head of Preface. Quarter brown cloth, brown paper boards. iv, 66 pp. Apparently lacking B&W folding map. Manuscript corrections to text, apparently in author's hand. Boards rubbed, discoloured, and stained. Wear to extremities, chip to spine head. Damp staining to foot of boards and text block. Oily staining to head of gutter throughout and rear endpapers, long tear to head of inner hinge at title page. Foxing to endpapers. Some sporadic chipping from opening to upper margins. Edward Duffield Ingraham (1793-1854) was an American lawyer and author, mostly famous as the author of several essays in the field of American history, this account of the events of the War of 1812 leading to the Burning of Washington being his best-known work. "This is the earliest carefully prepared monograph upon the Battle of Bladensburg and the subsequent capture of Washington, August 19--25, 1814. This event led to the resignation of General Armstrong as Secretary of War and the appointment of a committee to investigate the causes and circumstances of this disaster. In the Sketch here described General Armstrong is blamed and General Winder exonerated. The work has an extensive appendix, in which are given documentary proofs." Cole: Library of E.D. Church, p. 2553. Howes I-48. Sabin 34772. Provenance: Bookplate of Wallace Hugh Cathcart, (2 Apr. 1865-6 Sept. 1942), prominent bibliophile, best known for his association with the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, first as its president and then as its director. As a prominent member of the book trade, Cathcart was one of the founders and later vice-president of the American Booksellers & Publishers Association. Civic-mindedness and love of books attracted Cathcart to the WRHS where he acted as the organization's secretary (1894-97), president (1907-13), and finally became the society's first full-time director (1913-42). As a book collector, Cathcart concentrated his energies in developing one of the best historical libraries in the nation. [Case Western Reserve].

Halbleinen. *** Der außergewöhnlich seltene Originaldruck des Americanums *** (Ingraham, Edward Duncan). A sketch of the events which preceded the capture of Washington. by the British, on the twenty-fourth of August, 1814. Philadelphia. 1849. IV, 66 S. Gr.-8°. Halbleinen der Zeit. etwas fleckig, berieben und bestoßen. der berühmten Schilderung des Esquire Edward Duncan Ingraham (1793-1854) von dem "Brand von Washington", der großen Vergeltungsmaßnahme der Engländer gegenüber ihren abtrünnigen amerikanischen Landsleuten. Diese haten die Stadt York in Oberkanada, das heutige Toronto erobert und geplündert, worauf die Briten in einer konzertierten und konzentrierten Aktion im August 1814 die Regierungsgebäude Washingtons in Brand setzten. In der Folge musste das Weiße Haus neu aufgebaut bzw. die Brandschäden mit weißer Farbe überdeckt werden, was zu einer der Legendenbildungen zur Namensgebung des Präsidentensitzes beitrug. Motto des Titels ist das Zitat George Washingtons: "If we desire to avoid insult, we must be prepared to repel it" (1793). Von größter Seltenheit, mehrfach reprinted und nachgedruckt, im Original aber praktisch unauffindbar, nur wenige Exemplare in Bibliotheken.

Hardcover. 8vo. pp. iv, 66. folding lithographed map (frontis.). original cloth-backed bds. (worn, covers detached, map loose & with several fold tears - no loss, marginal chipping to some leaves). ALS from Ingraham to M.A.Dropsie (?), dated Nov. 3, 1852 (1-page; split along one fold). First Edition. Howes I-48. Sabin 34772.

Leatherbound. Zustand: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 86. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1849 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 86.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 74 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand.

No Binding. Zustand: Very Good. Octavo (24x15 cm). - IV, 66 pages printed on uncut light blue paper. - Disbound. - With a multiply folding plate with several maps. - Pasted-in at the front (in part printed, in part in old manuscript The COPY RIGHT DOCUMENT: "United States of Eastern District of Pennsylvania - Be it Remembered, that on the Third day of March Anno Domini One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty nine EDWARD D. INGRAHAM of the said District had deposited in this office the Title of a Book , the title of which is in the words following, to wit: . etc. etc.," . - Frayed and with some closed tears, as well as some with small amount of text missing. - HOWES I-48 - Sabin 34772.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1849. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 81, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 81.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1849. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 81, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 81.

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1849. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 81, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 81.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 74 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand.