Editore: Reader's Digest, 1966
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Aggiungi al carrelloLord Chancellor of Ireland. One page, 8vo, sl. damaged but text only marginally affected. He asks his correspondent to dinner and reports on Lord Wensleydale's health.
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Aggiungi al carrelloHardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Nd. 1920s? A very good copy in dark blue cloth lettered in gilt on the upper board. Some fading to spine. 150 copies printed, this copy being unnumbered. 31 pages. Genealogical notes on two well-known Scottish families.
Editore: Vanity Fair April 20, 1878
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Aggiungi al carrelloDrawn by Spy. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.
Editore: UK, 1882
Da: Lasting Words Ltd, Northampton, UK, Regno Unito
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaper. Condizione: Good. First Edition. An Original Hand Written Envelope by Francis Napier,10th Lord Napier. Dated 1882. Autograph Letter to Reverend Lee. Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier and 1st Baron Ettrick, 1819-1898 was a Scottish polyglot, diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as the British Minister to the United States from 1857 to 1859, Netherlands from 1859 to 1860, Russia from 1861 to 1864, Prussia from 1864 to 1866 and as the Governor of Madras from 1866 to 1872. He also acted as the Viceroy of India from February to May 1872. Provenance: From the family of autograph collector Emily Mary Rose Lee (1869-1949), wife of Colonel William Crawford Walton (1864-1937). Emily was the daughter of William Lee, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at the University of Glasgow from 1874 to 1886, and granddaughter of John Lee (1779-1859), Principal of Edinburgh University from 1840 to 1859. Size is 120m x 95mm. Condition is good. Light marking. More images can be taken upon request. Ref17164. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: 4 pp. 9 x 7 inches, fine.
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Aggiungi al carrelloGovenment House, Guindy Park [Madras], 12 January, no year given. Francis Napier, tenth Lord Napier of Merchistoun and first Baron Ettrick (18191898), diplomatist and administrator in India. He served as ambassador to the United States from 1857 to 1859 and to the Netherlands from 1859 to 1861, as Ambassador to Russia from 1861 to 1864 and to Prussia from 1864 to 1866. The latter year he was appointed Governor of Madras, a post he held until 1872, when he also served as acting Viceroy of India for a short period.
Editore: 4 pp. 7 x 4 inches, a little dusty at folds. Embossed address.
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Aggiungi al carrelloGovernment House, Madras, 11 July, no year given. Francis Napier, tenth Lord Napier of Merchistoun and first Baron Ettrick (18191898), diplomatist and administrator in India. He served as ambassador to the United States from 1857 to 1859 and to the Netherlands from 1859 to 1861, as Ambassador to Russia from 1861 to 1864 and to Prussia from 1864 to 1866. The latter year he was appointed Governor of Madras, a post he held until 1872, when he also served as acting Viceroy of India for a short period.
Editore: 8 August The Hague Holland, 1859
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Aggiungi al carrelloSee his entry in the Oxford DNB. 4pp, 12mo. Bifolium. In good condition, with slight discoloration along central fold. Large bold signature 'Napier'. Addressed to 'The Honble. George Elliott', with salutation to 'My dear Elliott'. As he does not know where Elliott's sister Lady Dunfermline is 'residing at this moment', he is placing in Elliott's hands 'for transmission' a letter from the wife of the Turkish ambassador at the Hague. He expresses to Elliott's family his sympathy at the loss of their father. 'I can never forget the kindness which he shewed me when I was unequally associated with him in his duties in Italy. He continued the same goodness and partiality to me afterwards.' Added to Napier's 'personal attachment' is 'the highest appreciation of his manly unaffected sincere character, and of his great and useful capacity'. He is sure 'there never was a better father and never one more loved'. He urges Elliott to consider that his 'distress must be tempered by the reflection that his disorder was incurable and that his life could only be prolonged amidst suffering and infirmity'. He considers that there is 'no family more united by affection' than Elliott's. He concludes in the hope that they 'may be preserved to each other and see good days and happy homes, and that wherever you go you may be gathered to the banks of the Teviot at last'.
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaper, 11.5 x 8cm, fold mark and sl.foxed, text clear, as follows: "Lord Napier of Magdala hopes to meet the schoolboy some day." See image.
Editore: Dulau and Co., London, 1886
Da: RON RAMSWICK BOOKS, IOBA, CARLSBAD, CA, U.S.A.
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Hard Cover. Condizione: Good. Illustrated Third Edition. Three titles bound together as one. PRESENTATION COPY inscribed and signed by this rather eccentric author. Thick octavo in original gilt decorated green cloth over bevelled edge boards. Front cover ruled in black with elaborate gilt emblem, spine lettered in gilt, gilt top edge. Illustrated with numerous engravings, photographs, and folding plates. Fraying at spine ends, two inch tear in spine cloth. Front hinge starting. In need of some minor restoration. Internally very good. "Charles Ottley Groom Napier also known as C. O. G Napier FGS FLS (1839 - 1894) was a natural historian, geologist, mineral collector, as well a writer on vegetarianism, ornithology and an early proponent of British Israelism. He was most well known for his eccentric claims of ancestry."--Wikipedia. Signed.
Editore: London, 1855., 1855
Da: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.
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Condizione: Good. London, 1855., 1855. Good. - Octavo, 8 inches high by 5 inches wide. Softcover, bound in printed self-wraps. Once likely bound in with other pamphlets, the book is disbound with the cover page and last page detached. 14 pages. The pages are slightly soiled and the pamphlet was folded twice horizontally. Good. Exceedingly RARE. First (only) edition. On December 11, 1854, The Times of London editorialized: "We felt it our duty a few days ago to call attention to the fact that, if disease or wounds were to incapacitate Lord Raglan for continuing his labours in the Crimea, the command of our army would devolve upon Sir Richard England, and we suggested that such a change ought by all means to be provided against." The Times goes on to forcefully attack England for his actions as commander of the Scinde field force during the Afghan wars in 1842. "In the beginning of the year 1842 Sir Richard England commanded the Scinde field force. It was extremely important to reinforce General Nott at Candahar, where he was in want of men, money, and ammunition. Near the village of Hykulzye, at the foot of the Bolan Pass, General England was encountered by some Asiatic troops, and repulsed with the loss of nearly 100 killed and wounded. It was of the utmost importance that he should advance, or, at any rate, not retreat, for General Nott had written to him that either halting or retiring would have the worst effect throughout Afghanistan, and would be more injurious to his present position than 20,000 of the enemy in the field. But General England did retreat. His troops were eager to renew the attack; Colonel Stacy, the political agent who accompanied him, undertook to storm the position with a hundred, or even eighty men - thrice he begged for permission, and thrice he was refused. General England retired to Quettah, and there began to intrench himself, leaving Nott, the honour of England, and the destinies of India to their fate. The defences before which he retreated were not formidable. They, were thrown up in a few hours, and, when afterwards taken, some of our officers rode over them without knowing where they were. General England wrote that the enemy were a hundred to one stronger than any one expected, though they were fewer than he was informed that they would be. Finally, he strove to throw the blame on the Sepoys, whom he would not allow to renew the attack. 'The seeming unwillingness of England,' says Mr. Kaye, 'to redeem his character by a vigorous movement in advance irritated General Nott more than the disaster itself.'" In this letter to his brother-in-law, A.F.W. Montagu, England describes his actions at that time in great detail and proffers a defense of them. Following his letter of December 28, 1854 from Sebastopol are published letters written in 1842 defending him from Major-General Charles Napier, the Governor General of India Lord Ellenborough and a letter from his Secretary T.H. Maddock. Finally there is an 1855 letter praising England from General Sir George De Lacy Evans. The British army officer General Sir Richard England (1793-1883) was born at Fort Detroit at a time when it was part of Upper Canada. In 1841 he took command of the Bombay Army division and was dispatched to the relief of Colonel Palmer at Ghuznee and General Nott at Kandahar. In 1854 he was placed in command of the 3rd Division in the Crimean war.
Editore: Edinburgh [HMSO, Parliament, House of Commons] Printed by Neill and Company 1884, 1884
Da: Gilleasbuig Ferguson Rare Books ABA ILAB, Isle of Skye, Regno Unito
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Aggiungi al carrelloLarge 8vos (24cm), 5 Volumes. Two folding maps. Half black calf by Harrison of Pall Mall. All edges red. Marbled endpapers. Bookplates to all volumes (rear paste-down of VOL I) of Lillian Napier, with a gift inscription to each dated 19/12/69. Lillian Napier, née Francey (d.1972) was the wife of Lord Francis Napier's grandson, Major Claude Inverness Napier. The gift inscriptions are to Lillian's son-in-law, [Capt] Mark Wilson. Vol I - Report; Vol II - Evidence I : Evidence taken by the Commission at Skye (Braes, Skeabost, Uig, Stenscholl (Staffin), Waternish, Broadford, Dunvegan, Glendale, Isle Ornsay, Portree, Bracadale and Raasay), Barra, Uist, Harris etc. (May, 1883). Examination of local individuals including crofters, fishermen, factors, managers, farmers, ministers; Vol III - Evidence II: Direct continuation of volume I. Minutes of evidence taken at Harris, St. Kilda, Lewis (including Stornoway), Shetland, Unst, Orkney, Sutherland (June-July, 1883); Vol IV - Evidence III : Evidence taken at Sutherland (continued), Ross-shire, Glenshiel, Inverness, Argyll, Caithness, Sutherland (July-October, 1883); Vol V - Evidence IV: Continuation of minutes of evidence volumes I - III. Evidence taken at Sutherland, Ross, Inverness, Lanark, Edinburgh, Argyll; Some wear and scuffing to leather, but bindings all very secure. A little light foxing here and there. A very presentable set, with very pleasing provenance, of a work that has been described thus:, "The Napier Commission report is arguably the most important body of writing in English to have issued from the Highlands and Islands in the last 200 years. We are still living with its political consequences." (Roger Hutchinson, West Highland Free Press, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 7 October, 2005, p. 12). The Commission was chaired by Francis Napier (10th Lord Napier; 1st Baron Ettrick) (1819-1898). A Diplomat and colonial administrator he joined the Diplomatic Service in 1840. He served in a succession of posts in Vienna, Constantinople, Naples, Washington and the Hague before being appointed British Ambassador in St Petersburg in 1860 and then in Berlin from 1864. In 1866 he was appointed as Governor of Madras and, faced with a serious famine, initiated a programme of irrigation to mitigate its effects. In 1872 he served briefly as Viceroy of India before retiring to Britain. The 19th century was a period of turmoil and hardship for many people in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The collapse of the kelp industry, the potato famine and periodic recessions formed the background to what is now known as the Highland Clearances when many agricultural tenants left or were forcibly removed from their land. The Napier Commission was appointed by Parliament in 1883 to inquire into conditions in the Highlands and Islands. Its recommendations formed the basis for the Crofters Holdings (Scotland) Act 1886. It introduced a unique form of land tenure, now known as crofting tenure. This gave crofters (agricultural tenants with smallholdings) in the crofting counties of Argyll, Inverness, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland, Caithness, security of tenure for the first time. The investigation was carried out in the localities concerned during 1883, and testimony was received from 775 witnesses. In their massive Report the Commissioners reported that the crofters and cottars. "in addition to the evils attached to an unproductive soil, high elevations, and a variable and boisterous climate, suffer from several causes of indigence, discouragement and irritation which are subject to remedial treatment. These may be enumerated as follows: undue contraction of the area of holdings; insecurity of tenure; want of compensation for improvements; defective communications; withdrawal of the soil in connection with the purposes of sport to these we may add. defects in education, defects in the machinery of justice and want of facilities for emigration." The Commission began its work in the Braes area of Skye where the first Witness, on May 8, 1883 was Angus Stewart, Crofter, 'Beinn-a-chorrain', Braes. The early work of the Commission was in areas where rent strikes and land raids were most prevalent. It took evidence from crofters, landlords and others, and it moved on to tour much of what is now regarded as the Highlands and Islands area. Among landlords interviewed were the Duke of Argyll, Lord Lovat, Joseph Peacock, Factor to the Duke of Sutherland and General FW Traill Burroughs of Orkney. Evidence from crofters exhibited remarkably consistent rhetoric, and there were accusations of coaching from the Highland Land League. Equally there were accusations that any crofter daring to give evidence risked being singled out for reprisals from landlords. Letters from emigrants also feature. The evidence from Skye was typical of the complaints received from all the islands. The crofters complained that they had too little land, were over-charged for it and subjected to undue interference from factors and landlords who, for example, dictated what types of livestock they could keep. Poor harvests, the division of crofts and the loss of hill grazing to deer forests had contributed to an increase in poverty. The crofters requested security of tenure and deer-proof fencing. The lack of good roads and the burden of school rates were also mentioned. The appendices include a statement by MacLeod of MacLeod of Dunvegan Castle, Skye, alleging the. "circulating of communistic doctrines" (Report, pp. 24-28). The Report also said that the poor have difficulty in obtaining legal assistance and that the sheriff substitute should have local court experience and speak Gaelic. Many of the leaders of the "Crofters' Movement" and of the Highland Land League, modelled on its Irish counterpart, gave evidence which is published verbatim, including that of the famous "Glendale Martyr" from Skye, John MacPherson.
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Aggiungi al carrelloLeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1818 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 78 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. 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. Pages: 78 Language: English.
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Editore: 'Trin. Coll. Sunday 12 o'clock'. 24 November ; Trinity College Cambridge, 1839
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Aggiungi al carrelloSee Napier's entry, and that of his sister Maria's husband John Gellibrand Hubbard (1805-1889), 1st Baron Addington, in the Oxford DNB. 3pp, 4to. In good condition, lightly aged and discoloured, with small closed tear to a crease. Part of letter torn away on opening, and now under small black wax seal (good impression of crest with letter N). Folded four times. Addressed, with three postmarks, on reverse of second leaf, to 'The Rt Honble | The Lady Napier | Kew Green'. Minuted by Lady Napier: 'Cambridge Novr. 1838'. 64 lines of neatly-written text. He greets his mother as 'My dear Mamma', and begins by expressing delight at the arrival of his sister Maria on the previous day, 'though it happened at rather an unfortunate time for my occupations. I am glad to see her looking so very well and wearing her curls, but I miss you very much and I wish you had been able to come along with them.' Despite the fact that 'Cambridge is particularly wet & dirty', Maria and 'Hubbard' (Maria had married John Hubbard, the future Lord Addington, in 1837) breakfasted with him that morning. 'Sedgwick and we sat talking till Church time when we got squeezed into St Mary's and heard Melville preach much worse than usual.' The letter proceeds with references to 'Whewell', Trinity Chapel, 'Thorp', 'the Philosophical society', 'Ld & Lady Fitzalan', 'Lucy', Lady Kinlock. He reports that 'Cambridge was very much shocked by the Duke of Wellington's reported stroke and delighted to hear it was only a cold.' Turning to personal matters he writes: 'Maria is very much cut up about her cook who after appearing to be a pattern of culinary morality for some months has turned out a peculating thief besides having had several children in the house, which she clandestinely conveyed out of the way in the dirty clothes basket'. One of Sedgwick's dog's five puppies is mousing for him. 'Maria says that Sir Alexander has at last gone north and high time it was for I see Mr Ewart has gone down to stand for the boroughs he has been petting so long through Patrick.' He ends by mentioning 'Sir Thomas misfortunes whiuch are so very hard upon his old age but Maria declares that he seems to bear it very cheerfully.' He concludes: 'I write this [dull] letter late at night dear Mother, it is only to announce Maria's happy arrival and I intend to despatch a longer one to 9. this week. Lady Fitz. is pale and plain & Maria cust her out.' The letter is signed 'Napier / Trin. Coll. Sunday 12 o'clock'.
Editore: 'Thirlestane - Selkirk Decr 19 / ', 1831
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Aggiungi al carrelloSee his entry in the Oxford DNB. The recipient is presumably the Captain Charles Napier (d.1849) of the Royal Artillery who 'received eight wounds from the bursting of a shrapnel shell' at Waterloo (see Dalton's 'Waterloo Roll Call', p.194). 8pp, 4to. Closely and neatly written on two bifoliums. In good condition, lightly aged, but folded three times into a packet, and with some closed tears to the creases. Addressed 'To Colonel Napier / Royal Artillery' and with the valediction 'I will now bid you adieu & subscribe myself / Yr very faithful Kinsman / Napier'. Begins: 'Sir, / As a Kinsman I should have no difficulty in addressing you - & as little in making your acquaintance if the fortune of Peace ever threw us together. / Happening to be at the Earl Marshalls Office last October in quest of a paper relative to the Descent of the Napiers supplied by the first Lord of that name, I was informed that you had been after a Copy of the same in order to illustrate your descent from the ancient Earls of Levenax with the view of making good your right to the said Title. That is also a subject which has engrossed my attention as well as that of my Father who was a good Genealogist. No doubt we are all descended from a younger Son of one of the old Earls, but I believe Mac Farlane of Mac Farlane who is descended from a Brother of the same, disputes the seniority of the two, and there does not appea to be any document extant to settle the point.' This does not even take us to the end of the first of the eight pages, and the following seven continue in the same vein, with a mass of information about the conflicting claims of various individuals and branches of the family. Covering one page is a transcript of a letter from 'Napier of Blackstone, whose descendant was killed commanding a Highland Regt. under Sir J. Moore at Corunna', dated 'Blackstone / 24 March 1715.' He has 'requested Lord Wharncliffe as Representative of Sir George Mackenzie to [?] his papers if he can find the ryse [sic] of the Napiers in England as before said, - for this document might clear up the difference between Macfarlane & us as to the Seniority of the Brothers. Talking of Brothers I had the pleasure of being acquainted with your poor Brother Andrew - now no more. I was a midn. aboard the Defence in Portsmo' Harbour in 1804 - & sent with a gang of hands onbd. the Zealous to assist in taking her out to Spithead. At 4 o'clock I went down to the starboard Berth in the Cockpit & among the noisy inmates soon discovered one of my own name. We compared our seals & found we both bore the same crest & of course that made us friends and relatives immediately. I saw him very often onbd. the same ship afterwards, but was not near him when he died.' The letter ends with a page on the Napier crest.
Editore: 'The Hague / November 28th. ', 1860
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Aggiungi al carrelloAn excellent letter, in which a serving Victorian ambassador discusses the nature of diplomacy, and gives a vivid assessment of his former superior Sir Hamilton Seymour, whom he jokingly characterizes 'the great Elchee'. See both men's entries in the Oxford DNB. 7pp, 4to. On two bifoliums. In good condition, lightly aged and with creases from folding into a packet. Minuted on reverse of last leaf. Addressed to 'The Honble. George Elliot' (he received his KCB in 1862) and headed 'Private'. Beginning on the subject of his brother-in-law Henry Lockwood (1825-1882), Napier writes: 'My dear Elliott, Many thanks for your kind letter informing me that Lord John Russell had moved Lockwood from Constantinople to Stockholm. It must be in many respects a great advantage to Lockwood and he will be very grateful to Lord John for the change. I hope that my brother in Law did not incur any blame from being involved in the dissensions of the Constantinople Embassy. I do not know all the circumstances, indeed I have hea[r]d one side much more than the other. The malignant atmosphere of the place could not have been more strikingly shewn than in a musunderstanding between a most amiable Minister and a very devoted and agreeable subordinate. Such at least was Lumley to Sir Hamilton when I knew him.' (Napier had served as first secretary to Sir Hamilton Seymour in St Petersburg, with John Lumley-Savile, the future Lord Savile, as second secretary.) Napier considers Lumley, as secretary to the Constantinople ambassador Sir Henry Bulwer, is, in Napier's view, 'most in the wrong. Bulwer has a natural fondness for the twilight in business matters and this fanciful partiality for secrecy and winding may have led him to keep some things close from his Secretary'. After a comment on Lords Cowley and Shatford, he continues: 'The great Elchee never gave me a key or shewed me a Dispatch, but when I wanted to know anything I would go to his room and talk to him about George Canning, or the greek Revolution; or Sophocles, or the Emperor Nicholas. Shaking such provocations in the face of that furious genius he would rowse up and open the flood gates of his conversation, one thing led on another, and at length he had disburdened himself of the past the present and the future. I was young and liked the humour of the thing, besides I admired the old man angry, so intense, so handsome, so austere, so like Cato, outside. And we cannot deny them generous sympathies and great services. Cowley [Henry Wellesley, 1st Earl Cowley, who had been Minister Plenipotentiary] was older and more than even, on a foot of equality. He could not ever abide him. In fact your Secretary seems the natural enemy of his Chief. Please God I may not find it so if I ever become an Ambassador.' Over two pages he discusses the 'most just and wise regulations' of the Foreign Office, and what may happen 'if your Ambassador is as wild as Nebuchadnezar and your Secretary not as discreet as Daniel', before continuing: 'You must have observed that Diplomacy is becoming a caste, that we are a sort of Brahmins. Every man has a son in the possession. The diplomatic qualities will become progressive and hereditary. The Children will be wiser than their fathers. I have myself a son who is as smooth as Jacob and who never smiles unless he meets another young augur.' He jokes: 'You must be prepared to have an application soon for an unpaid attachéship. My second son is turbulent. I intend him for a naval reformer. I suppose your brother Henry has some of the same.' This leads to a discussion of Elliot's wider family the Mintos, and the jesting reproach: 'You are allowing Elcho and The Duke of Argyle to run away with the sympathies of Scotland. This must not be. There will not be a piece of bannock left in the land for a true Whig.'.
Editore: Washington, 1859
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Three letters from Lord Napier to American attorney James Mandeville Carlisle while Napier was British Minister to the United States in Washington, DC. Two of the letters seek the advice of Carlisle on behalf of Her Majesty's Government regarding individual maritime incidents: (1) The letter dated 20 July 1858 at Washington concerns the seizure of the American brig "Panchita" by Her Britannic Majesty's ship "Sappho," on suspicion of the former being engaged in the African slave trade. The "Panchita" was seized some 50 miles up the Congo River, searched, and then returned to New York where she was handed over to authorities. The owners of the "Panchita" firmly denied the slave-trading charges and demanded the arrest of two British officers on board. Napier's letter asks Carlisle for help navigating the American legal system to best advantage, including asking "whether there are any means by which proceedings could be arrested by the intervention of the Federal Government, or removed to another court which would offer some advantage to Her Majesty's Government, or whether the suit against two British officers must unavoidably follow the usual course of the law before the present tribunal." From research it appears that U. S. Government did get involved, with the British Government reprimanding the commander of their own ship, the "Sappho." (2) The letter dated January 9th, 1858 has Napier asking Carlisle's legal advice regarding a case "relative to a brutal assault committed on two British Seamen on board the American vessel "John Brookman" lying off the Port of Sunderland on the 30th of October last." Napier expresses the desire of the British Government to "bring the master and mates of the American ship to justice in the United States." The third letter, dated September 7, 1858, requests Carlisle to provide "as full and accurate a view as possible of the modifications to which the ancient English laws of Jury Trial in criminal cases have been subjected in the various portions of this Confederation." As travel would no doubt be required for Carlisle to obtain such information, Napier promises that "expenses, to a reasonable amount, will be defrayed by Her Majesty's Legation." All three letters are signed by Napier, though appear to have been written out by secretaries. In addition to the three signed letters there is slip of paper dated Washington, March 22nd 1857, and signed by Napier. Lord Napier was head of the British Embassy in Washington as British Minister to the United States from 1857-1859. James Mandeville Carlisle (1814-1877) was a prominent attorney in Washington, DC, who at this time had just become a partner of George Edmund Badger (1795-1866), a former U. S. Senator and Secretary of the Navy under Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler. Near fine condition overall, with original fold creases and some minor toning to paper. Sheets of stationery folded once to approximately 8" x 12 3/4".
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EUR 29,12
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Aggiungi al carrelloLeather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 1818. 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: - 74, 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. 74 74.
Da: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Regno Unito
EUR 51,13
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCondizione: New. Print on Demand.
Da: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Print on Demand.
Da: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germania
EUR 53,25
Quantità: 4 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloCondizione: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
EUR 34,60
Quantità: 18 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 523 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. 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. Pages: 523.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
EUR 34,60
Quantità: 18 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. 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. Pages: 773 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. 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. Pages: 773 Language: English.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
EUR 35,69
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . 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:- 429, 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. 429 429.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
EUR 35,75
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . 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:- 441, 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. 441 441.