An important history of Black Americans in Maryland; well-regarded and widely-cited by subsequent scholarship. New York: Columbia University, 1921. First edition. 362 pages + back..... Read More about The Free Negro in Maryland, 1634-1860 (Studies in History, Economics and Public Law
An investigation of slavery in the 18th century examined through the life of Job ben Solomon [Ayuba Suleiman Diallo (1701–1773)], a literate Muslim slave-owner who..... Read More about The Fortunate Slave, An Illustration of African Slavery in the Early Eighteenth Century
Documentary account of a general agricultural Southern farm, a non-cotton, sugar, or rice plantation. Such farms “... constituted a most important element in the general..... Read More about Ferry Hill Plantation Journal, January 4, 1838-January 15, 1839. Edited with an Introduction and...
Blunt political document by women, aimed at women and illustrated by a woman. Political broadside aimed at women voting in Maryland’s gubernatorial election of 1930..... Read More about “The Monarch” [caption title of 1930 illustrated Maryland women’s political broadside...
Political broadside issued by the Baltimore City Federation of Republican Women, aimed at women voters. It attacks the president of Johns Hopkins University, Joseph S...... Read More about Women Want Information [caption title of c.1929–1935 illustrated women’s broadside attacking...
An overview of crime and punishment in 17th-century colonial Maryland. An exhaustive study: the gamut runs from homicide and assault to livestock theft and witchcraft..... Read More about Crime and Punishment in Early Maryland
Association Copy of the author’s second book; this copy belonging to Levi Jenkins Coppin (1848–1924), missionary and educator, with his signature and dated by him..... Read More about The Negro and the White Man. [Association Copy
History and biographical sketches of African Americans in Maryland, from slavery times till the time of this book’s publication. Notable names, such as Frederick Douglass..... Read More about Men of Maryland
Coroner’s appointment autographed by Thomas Ward Veazey (1774-1842), the 24th Governor of Maryland, in office from January 1836 to January 1839. Before becoming governor, Veazey..... Read More about Thomas Ward Veazey as Maryland Governor in 1836 Appoints as Medical Coroner Samuel McBride in...
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With bold lettering, this ephemeral and off-the-cuff broadside brings a little levity during the second World War. “Who is the Most Popular Soldier at Aberdeen?”..... Read More about Aberdeen, Maryland:] “Ordnance Joe of the USO” [opening lines of broadside
A history of African American slavery in the state of Maryland from 1634 to 1888. From the Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political..... Read More about The Negro in Maryland. A Study of the Institution of Slavery
Contemporary Eastern Shore, Maryland newspaper printing of George Washington’s eighth and final State of the Union Address. His address was delivered to Congress in Philadelphia..... Read More about 1796 George Washington Final State of the Union Address published in Easton, Maryland’s...
Lengthy 1833 Legal document outlining the case of Bishop v. Lowe wherein Philip Lowe accused British immigrant Mark Bishop, Sr. of murder, both of his..... Read More about C.1833 Legal Manuscript: Defamation of Character in Maryland, A Public Accusation of Spousal...
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“This volume brings into full perspective the sequence of historic events in the Delaware Valley, and shows how King James’s buffer zone had far-reaching influence..... Read More about The English on the Delaware 1610–1682. [Signed by the Author
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Fruit tree nursery trade catalog with a focus on apples and peaches issued by Snow Hill Nurseries of Worcester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Beginning..... Read More about Catalogue and Price List of the Snow Hill Nurseries Near Snow Hill, Md. [...] Worcester Co., Md
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Signed 18th century circular letter and price list from Frederick and Everhard Delius, merchants of Bremen. The firm imported food goods and other commodities from..... Read More about Coffee, Tobacco, Cotton etc., Import/Export Trade with America:] Bremen 10, Dec. 1800. Craving...
