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The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America

Specializing in Americana: Colonial, Revolutionary, Early Federal, Presidency, Political & Social Issues, Slavery, Civil War, Afro-Americana, Reconstruction, Economics, Banking, Trade, Law, Early & Unusual American Imprints

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.

Terms of Sale

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

One Bradley Rd., Ste. 302
Woodbridge, CT 06525

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(203) 389-8111

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Associates Susan E. Monarca

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AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO CLARENCE E. BRIGHT, LONGTIME MANAGER OF THE PEARSON PRINTING OFFICE, THE SOLE PRINTER OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM 1891-1946. WRITTEN ON UNLETTERED STATIONERY FROM BEVERLY FARM'S, SEPTEMBER 28, 1915

AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO CLARENCE E. BRIGHT, LONGTIME MANAGER OF THE PEARSON PRINTING OFFICE, THE SOLE PRINTER OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM 1891-1946. WRITTEN ON UNLETTERED STATIONERY FROM BEVERLY FARM'S, SEPTEMBER 28, 1915

by Holmes, Jr., Oliver Wendell

[Washington] 1916 (click for more details)

A SOLDIER OF TWO WARS. [CORRESPONDENCE OF FORT SMITH, NEW ERA.] HACKETT CITY, ARK., MARCH 14, 1884

A SOLDIER OF TWO WARS. [CORRESPONDENCE OF FORT SMITH, NEW ERA.] HACKETT CITY, ARK., MARCH 14, 1884

by Statham, George S[pottswood]

[Arkansas? 1884 (click for more details)

TYPED LETTER, SIGNED BY TAFT AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WILLIAM R. STANSBURY, CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, APPROVING THE ACCOUNT OF THE PIERSON PRINTING OFFICE, 26 JUNE 1923. WRITTEN ON SUPREME COURT STATIONERY FROM POINTE-AU-PIC, CANADA

TYPED LETTER, SIGNED BY TAFT AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES, TO WILLIAM R. STANSBURY, CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, APPROVING THE ACCOUNT OF THE PIERSON PRINTING OFFICE, 26 JUNE 1923. WRITTEN ON SUPREME COURT STATIONERY FROM POINTE-AU-PIC, CANADA

by Taft, William Howard

Pointe au Pic 1923 (click for more details)

AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO CLARENCE E. BRIGHT, LONGTIME MANAGER OF THE PEARSON PRINTING OFFICE, THE SOLE PRINTER OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM 1891-1946. WRITTEN ON STATIONERY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, JUNE 5, 1929

AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO CLARENCE E. BRIGHT, LONGTIME MANAGER OF THE PEARSON PRINTING OFFICE, THE SOLE PRINTER OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT REPORTS FROM 1891-1946. WRITTEN ON STATIONERY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, JUNE 5, 1929

by Holmes, Jr., Oliver Wendell

[Washington] 1929 (click for more details)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, VS. CARYL CHESSMAN, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT. CRIM. 5006. APPELLANT'S OPENING BRIEF. AUTOMATIC AND NOTICED APPEAL FROM THE JUDGMENTS OF, AND DENIAL OF MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL BY, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. HONORABLE CHARLES W. FRICKE, JUDGE

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, VS. CARYL CHESSMAN, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT. CRIM. 5006. APPELLANT'S OPENING BRIEF. AUTOMATIC AND NOTICED APPEAL FROM THE JUDGMENTS OF, AND DENIAL OF MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL BY, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. HONORABLE CHARLES W. FRICKE, JUDGE

by Chessman, Caryl

Death Row, San Quention California 1958 (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