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UNITED STATES. CONTINENTAL CONGRESS.
Extracts From The Votes And Proceedings Of The American Continental Congress, Held At Philadelphia, On The Fifth Of September, 1774. Containing, The Bill Of Rights, a List of Grievances.Published By Order Of The Congress.
London: Reprinted For J.Almon, 1774..
8vo. pp. 2 p.l., 82, [2]ads. with half-title. modern bds. (half-title partly stained). First London Edition of the extracts from the proceedings of the First Continental Congress, containing some of the most important documents of the American Revolution: the resolutions of October 14th whereby the colonists first declared their rights and liberties, the colonies' association agreement of October 20th, their Address to the People of Great Britain, and the October 21st address To The Inhabitants of the Colonies. The final document, the Letter Addressed to the Inhabitants of the Province of Quebec on October 26, 1774, denounced the Quebec Act and its violation of the natural and civil rights of Quebeckers and appealed for them to join in the Revolutionary struggle against Great Britain. Adams 74-83b. Howes E-247. JCB II 1925. Sabin 15528. cfTPL 457. cfLande 852. cfDionne II 790. cfCasey I 459. cfVlach 282.
$2748 USD Book Number: elala1143 Order / Enquire

UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
Message From The President Of The United States, Transmitting Communications From The Plenipotentiaries Of The United States Charged With Negotiating Peace With Great Britain; Showing The Conditions On Which Alone The Government Is Willing To Put An End To The War. October 10, 1814. Referred to the committee of foreign relations.
Washington City: Printed By Roger C.Weightman, 1814..
8vo. pp. 28. modern cloth (foxing, lower outer blank corner of 2 leaves defective). Shaw & Shoemaker 33320. cfTPL 6955.
$85 USD Book Number: elala6106 Order / Enquire

UNITED STATES. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Department of The Interior. United States Geological And Geographical Survey Of The Territories. F.V.Hayden, U.S. Geologist-in-Charge. 1. - A Notice Of The Ancient Remains Of Southwestern Colorado Examined During The Summer Of 1875. By W.H.Holmes. II. - A Notice Of The Ancient Ruins In Arizona And Utah Lying About The Rio San Juan. By W.H.Jackson. III. - The Human remains Found Near The Ancient Ruins Of Southwestern Colorado And New Mexico. By Dr. Emil Bessels. Extracted from Bulletin of The Geological And Geographical Survey Of The Territories. Vol. II No. l.
Washington: 1876..
8vo. pp. 1 p.l., 63. 29 wood-engraved plates. contemporary bds. Printed complimentary slip of F.V.Hayden.
$125 USD Book Number: elala1911 Order / Enquire

UNITED STATES. HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE.
The Coast Of British Columbia From Juan De Fuca Strait To Portland Canal, Together With Vancouver And Queen Charlotte Islands. Second Edition. [No. 96. Hydrographic Office].
Washington: Government Printing Office, 1907..
8vo. pp. 654. folding map. original gilt-stamped cloth (extremities little scuffed, several institutional markings). Second Edition. cfLowther 952.
$250 USD Book Number: elala4745 Order / Enquire

UNITED STATES. SENATE. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Report Of The Committee On Foreign Relations To Whom Was Referred The Message Of The President Of The Twenty-Sixth Of September Last Respecting The unauthorized mode of warfare adopted by the enemy, on the plea of retaliation. March 3, 1815. Printed by or
Washington City: Printed By Roger C.Weightman, 1815..
8vo. pp. 9. disbound (lightly browned). A defence and justification of American actions at the burning of York, Upper Canada, the burning of Newark adjacent to Fort George, and the burning of the 'Moravian Towns' on the River Trent. The report reviews the actions, justifies the American generals, and blames the burning of York on the British retreat and destruction of their own magazines at the fort. Shaw & Shoemaker 36381. Not in TPL.
$231 USD Book Number: CITpoUNI48 Order / Enquire

UNONIUS, Gustaf [E.M.].
Minnen Fran En Sjuttonarig Vistelse I Nordvestra Amerika. 2 Volumes.
Upsala: W. Schultz, 1861-62..
8vo. pp. 4 p.l., 424; 4 p.l., 621. 4 tinted lithographed & 4 wood engraved plates. contemporary half roan (rather worn, some foxing). First Edition of Volume I; Second Edition of Volume II. An account of the author's seventeen-year stay in North America, relating his activities as founder of a Swedish settlement at Pine Lake, Wisconsin, in 1841, and his later residence in Chicago to 1858, when he returned to Sweden. The Reverend Unonius gives a good general and topographical description of Illinois, particularly with regard to life among the Swedish immigrants. Howes U-20. Buck 367. Larson 637-38.
$359 USD Book Number: CONnnUNO91 Order / Enquire

UPPER CANADA. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
Printed Document, blanks not filled in, reading: Executive Council Office. York, August 7th, 1809. Notice is hereby given, that unless the Lessees of the Crown and Clergy Reserves, shall pay the arrears of Rent due by them respectively, on or before the first day of January next, that legal steps will be forthwith used to recover the same; and that measures bill be taken for the cancelling of the Leases. By Command of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
[York: 1809]..
folio broadside (32.5 x 19.6 cm.). Fleming 53.
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UPPER CANADA. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. COMMISSION APPOINTED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION UPON THE SUBJECT OF EDUCATION, &c.
Doctor Charles Duncombe's Report Upon The Subject Of Education, Made To The Parliament Of Upper Canada, 25th February, 1836. Through The Commissioners Doctors Morrison And Bruce, Appointed By A Resolution Of The House Of Assembly In 1835, To Obtain Information Upon The Subject Of Education, &c.
Toronto: R.Reynolds, Printer, 1836..
8vo. pp. 256, 4. original cloth-backed bds. (short split in upper front joint, covers spotted, some scattered light foxing). A scarce and important report. Charles Duncombe [1792-1867], a prominent American-born physician and politician in Upper Canada, was appointed in 1835 to visit and report upon the systems of education pursued in the United States, and to offer recommendations for the educational institutions of Upper Canada. His report (pp. 68), in which he stresses the need for practical education and adequate financial support for common schools and teacher education, is followed by a lengthy appendix of supporting documentation (pp. 69-256). Although Duncombe's proposals were not immediately implemented, many would be introduced under the administration of Egerton Ryerson and would form the basis of Ontario educational policy until 1871, i.e. local assessment, elective school boards, female education, the creation of normal schools, non-sectarian religious instruction, &c. Fleming 1059. Gagnon I 1201. Sabin 21268. TPL 2011. DCB IX pp. 228-32.
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UPPER CANADA. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE.
Report.
Toronto: Printed At The Patriot Office, 1839..
8vo. pp. 87. old half sheep (binding worn, spine damaged, foxing to outer leaves, margins closely trimmed). The first half of the report, dated April 30, 1839, is concerned with the American involvement in the Rebellion: the raids conducted by sympathizers in the northern states, including extensive discussion of the seizure and burning of the steamer 'Sir Robert Peel'. The second half constitutes a commentary on Lord Durham's report. The last four pages contain the draft of an address to the Queen requesting continued support and protection. Fleming 1373. TPL 2334. Casey I 1727. Lande S2250.
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UPPER CANADA. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE PROVINCES.
Report.On The State Of The Provinces Of Upper And Lower Canada. H.Sherwood, Esq. M.P.P. Chairman. Printed by order of the Commons House of Assembly. [Cover Title].
[Toronto]: R.Stanton, 1838..
8vo. pp. 63, 16. original printed front wr. present (disbound, wrs. stained, staining to upper margins through first gatherings). An investigation into "the causes which have led to the recent unnatural revolt in this portion of Her Majesty's Dominions; the evils that have resulted from it; and the measures necessary to guard and protect us from the recurrence of a like calamity" (p. 3), preceded by a short review of the political history of the Provinces since they became a part of the Dominions of the British Crown. The report is dated February 8, 1838, and the appendix contains documents dating from December 13, 1837 to January 26, 1838. Fleming 1267 (lacking title). TPL 2228. Casey I 1655. Gagnon I 2993. Lande 2249.
$500 USD Book Number: elala1148 Order / Enquire

UPPER CANADA. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. SELECT COMMITTEE TO WHOM WERE REFERED [sic] THE DOCUMENTS SENT DOWN BY HIS EXCELLENCY RELATIVE TO LANDS SET APART FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN THIS PROVINCE.
First Report.
York: James Baxter, Printer, 1831..
8vo. pp. 5. text in double columns. modern cloth-backed bds. (foxing to title). Rare. Concerning the establishment of a school fund from the sale of Crown lands set aside for the purpose. The committee was chaired by William Morris [1786-1858], who by the late 1820s "had become a recognized authority on the distressing state of schooling in Upper Canada. " (DCB, VIII, p. 640) Fleming 583 (Public Archives copy only). Casey I 1334. Not in TPL.
$749 USD Book Number: elala1146 Order / Enquire

UPPER CANADA. PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE.
Report.On The State Of The Province.
[Toronto]: R.Stanton, 1838..
8vo. pp. 91, 60. old half chagrin (spine & extremities worn), retaining original printed wrs. (wrs. soiled). imprint date found on fr. wr. The report, dated Feb. 13, 1838, is largely concerned with the Rebellion: "It cannot but be felt that this traitorous insurrection of a portion of the inhabitants of Upper Canada, is an event much to be regretted.It has entailed upon the public a very formidable expense.the sufferings occasioned by an enterprise of so criminal and desperate a nature to the guilty actors.can hardly fail to excite compassion." (p. 9) Appended are numerous related documents including proclamations and handbills from William Lyon Mackenzie and from R.J.Sutherland of the Patriot Army, the Militia General Order of Dec. 4, 1837, official acts, resolutions, despatches, and petitions, communications from the American government regarding the capture of the steam-boat 'Caroline', &c. Fleming 1271. TPL 2231. Casey I 1656. Gagnon I 2994. Lande 869.
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USSELINX, Willem [1567-1647].
Uthförligh Förklaring Öfwer Handels Contractet Angaendes Thet Södre Compagniet Uthi Konungarijket I Swerighe.Och nu aff thet Nederlandske Spraket uthsatt.aff Erico Schrodero.
Stockholm: Ignatius Meurer, 1626..
small 4to. [ff. 50]. woodcut device on title. modern wrs. (some browning, outer margin of 1 leaf closely trimmed). "Further explanation of the agreement concerning the South Company of the Kingdom of Sweden.published as an advertisment in an attempt to induce Swedes to invest in the company." (Bell) The work was translated by Eric Schröder from the original Dutch manuscript, which was not published until a year later, in an elaborated and altered form, as part of the Octroy ofte Privilege (The Hague: 1627). Alden 626/140. Bell U208. Jameson 15. JCB II pp. 203-04. Muller 1143. Sabin 98211. Winsor IV pp. 443-502.
$4995 USD Book Number: elala1914 Order / Enquire

[USSELINX, Willem] [1567-1647].
Naerder Bedenckingen, Over de zee-vaerdt Coop-handel ende Neeringhe, als mede de versekeringhe van den Staet deser vereenichde Landen.
np: 1608..
small 4to. [ff. 18]. woodcut title ornament & initial. modern bds. (small institutional stamp on title, spine chipped). First Edition (?). Arguments advanced in favour of the establishment of the Dutch West Indian trading company, written by Willem Usselinx, chief organizer and promoter of the company. Included are references to the Spanish power in the Indies. The title translates: Further reflections on the Navigation, Commerce and Trade [of the United Netherlands], as also the assurance of the Government of these United Lands in the present Treaty of Peace with the King of Spain and the Archdukes. By a Lover of real and constant peace. Another edition, in twenty-two leaves, was published the same year. Alden 608/171. Asher 32. Bell U190. Jameson (Usselinx) 4. JCB II p. 57. Kress 297. Sabin 98200. cfMuller p. 177.
$1648 USD Book Number: elala1913 Order / Enquire

UTTING, Gerald.
Toronto The Good.An Album of Colonial Hogtown.
[Vancouver]: Bodima Books, [1978]..
oblong 4to. pp. 140. numerous b/w illus. wrs. (short tear & creasing to corners of front cover).
$31 USD Book Number: CTIroUTT65 Order / Enquire

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