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David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC

David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books LLC

Established in 1989, the Company specializes in the social, political, and cultural history of the Americas. Areas of concentration include Colonial America, the American Revolution and Federal period, American imprints of the 18th century; Afro-Americana, slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the American South; law and economics, commerce, banking, trade, industry, canals, railroads, agriculture, urbanization; the American West; political campaigns and issues, presidential politics. Since 1993 David M. Lesser Fine Antiquarian Books LLC has been a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. The Company, located in New Haven's northern suburb of Woodbridge, is also a member of the Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers. David M. Lesser is a member of the American Antiquarian Society, the Grolier Club, the Ephemera Society of America, and the Ancient Order of the Jackass. Susan E. Monarca, David's assistant, has been an associate member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America since 2020. We issue six printed catalogues annually. Visitors wishing to browse our stock of 10,000 titles are welcome to do so in person, by appointment.

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All items guaranteed as described, and subject to prior sale. Any item returnable for any reason within ten days after receipt, in same condition as sent, for refund of purchase price. My liability limited to purchase price paid. Wrappers described when present; 'dbd' means disbound. Non-U.S. shipments charged at cost. We observe all customs regulations.

David M. Lesser, Fine Antiquarian Books LLC

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David Matthew Lesser

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AN EXAMINATION OF THE VARIOUS CHARGES EXHIBITED AGAINST AARON BURR, ESQ. VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; AND A DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHARACTERS AND VIEWS OF HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS. BY ARISTIDES

AN EXAMINATION OF THE VARIOUS CHARGES EXHIBITED AGAINST AARON BURR, ESQ. VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES; AND A DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHARACTERS AND VIEWS OF HIS POLITICAL OPPONENTS. BY ARISTIDES

by [Van Ness, William]

Philadelphia : Printed for the Author , 1803 (click for more details)

RECONSTRUCTION AND THE RELATIONS OF THE RACES IN THE UNITED STATES. LETTER FROM A COMMITTEE AT OBERLIN TO GEN. J.D. COX, THE UNION CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. GEN. COX'S RESPONSE

RECONSTRUCTION AND THE RELATIONS OF THE RACES IN THE UNITED STATES. LETTER FROM A COMMITTEE AT OBERLIN TO GEN. J.D. COX, THE UNION CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR. GEN. COX'S RESPONSE

by [Oberlin Committee]

Columbus : Ohio State Journal Steam Press , 1865 (click for more details)

OPINION OF THE COURT OF ERRORS AND OF JUDGE A. P. ALDRICH ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE STAY LAW

OPINION OF THE COURT OF ERRORS AND OF JUDGE A. P. ALDRICH ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE STAY LAW

by [South Carolina]

Columbia, S. C. : Julian A. Selby, Printer to the State , 1866 (click for more details)

THE OLD LINE. THE SURE, SAFE AND FAST SAILING STEAMER, UNITED STATES, WILL SHORTLY LEAVE WASHINGTON, FOR RICHMOND, NORFOLK, WILMINGTON, CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH, PENSACOLA, NEW ORLEANS AND GALVESTON. .

THE OLD LINE. THE SURE, SAFE AND FAST SAILING STEAMER, UNITED STATES, WILL SHORTLY LEAVE WASHINGTON, FOR RICHMOND, NORFOLK, WILMINGTON, CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH, PENSACOLA, NEW ORLEANS AND GALVESTON. .

by [Scott, Winfield]

[np 1862 (click for more details)

STATE OF TENNESSEE, TO THE SHERIFF OF SHELBY COUNTY - GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMON J.H. KRAFFT & THOS. LEECH PERSONALLY TO APPEAR, BEFORE THE JUDGE OF COMMON LAW AND CHANCERY COURT OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS. . . TO BE HELD FOR THE 5TH, 13TH AND 24TH CIVIL DISTRICTS, OF THE COUNTY OF SHELBY, AT THE COURT HOUSE IN THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, INSTANTER, THEN AND THERE TO TESTIFY AND THE TRUTH TO SAY, IN BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT IN A CERTAIN MATTER OF CONTROVERSY IN OUR SAID COURT DEPENDING, WHEREIN S.S. BURR TRUSTEE IS PLAINTIFF, AND JAMES E. FELTS IS DEFENDANT. THIS THEY SHALL IN NO WISE OMIT, UNDER THE PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW. HEREIN FAIL NOT, AND HAVE YOU THEN AND THERE THIS WRIT. WITNESS MARCUS J. WRIGHT CLERK OF THE COMMON LAW SIDE OF SAID COURT. MARCUS WRIGHT CLERK BY [SIGNED] A.J. WHEELER, DEPUTY CLERK

STATE OF TENNESSEE, TO THE SHERIFF OF SHELBY COUNTY - GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMON J.H. KRAFFT & THOS. LEECH PERSONALLY TO APPEAR, BEFORE THE JUDGE OF COMMON LAW AND CHANCERY COURT OF THE CITY OF MEMPHIS. . . TO BE HELD FOR THE 5TH, 13TH AND 24TH CIVIL DISTRICTS, OF THE COUNTY OF SHELBY, AT THE COURT HOUSE IN THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, INSTANTER, THEN AND THERE TO TESTIFY AND THE TRUTH TO SAY, IN BEHALF OF THE DEFENDANT IN A CERTAIN MATTER OF CONTROVERSY IN OUR SAID COURT DEPENDING, WHEREIN S.S. BURR TRUSTEE IS PLAINTIFF, AND JAMES E. FELTS IS DEFENDANT. THIS THEY SHALL IN NO WISE OMIT, UNDER THE PENALTY PRESCRIBED BY LAW. HEREIN FAIL NOT, AND HAVE YOU THEN AND THERE THIS WRIT. WITNESS MARCUS J. WRIGHT CLERK OF THE COMMON LAW SIDE OF SAID COURT. MARCUS WRIGHT CLERK BY [SIGNED] A.J. WHEELER, DEPUTY CLERK

by Tennessee

[Shelby County, TN 1856 (click for more details)

Recent Catalogs

Catalogue 207, Rare Americana [November 2024] A CATALOGUE OF SIGNIFICANT AND UNUSUAL IMPRINTS RELATING TO AMERICA

Recent Catalogs

Catalogue 206, Rare Americana [October 2024] A CATALOGUE OF SIGNIFICANT AND UNUSUAL IMPRINTS RELATING TO AMERICA