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Text Box: Bassett: An Oration Delivered on Monday, the Fifth of July, 1824, in Commemoration of American Independence Before the Supreme Executive of the Commonwealth, and the City Council and Inhabitants of the City of Boston by Bassett, Francis 1824 Boston, MA: Wells and Lilly, Court Street. Francis Bassett (1786-1875) delivered this address in Boston on the 48th anniversary of the American Independence. Bassett, an 1810 graduate of Harvard, was from Yarmouth, near Dennis, on Cape Cod. He practiced law in Boston as a contemporary of Webster, served in the Massachusetts legislature for many years, and was a designated orator in the City of Boston. In this oration on page 23 he refers to "an American Congress, the Greeks have found an advocate whose eloquence'may give them courage and spirit, teach them that they are not wholly forgotten by the civilized world...'". And Bassett notes in handwritten mark below "Webster". It was Webster's eloquent support for Greek independence at this time to which the orator refers. American support for Greece became diffused later in 1824 by adoption of the Monroe Doctrine, but the support of Webster and Henry Clay, our "Great Philhellenes" is admired in Greece today. This copy is inscribed by Mr. Bassett: "Hon. Timothy Fuller from his Obed't Servant, F. Bassett". Fuller was another Boston orator at the time, noted for his anti-Masonic rhetoric. 24 pp. 13.8 x 21.6 cm. Disbound paper pamphlet, inscription by author on title page. Fair. (7934) $65.00. History/American Boston: Walker's Vest Pocket Map of Boston, Giving All Points of Interest with every Railway and Steamboat Terminus ca. 1924 Boston, MA: Walker Lith. and Pub. Co. Fold-out map enclosed in small folder. Map covers Boston from Chelsea shoreline south to South Boston, West to Back Bay Fens and Cross Street in Somerville. Shows American League Fenway Park, Airplane Landing Field in East Boston, Scollay Square. 1 map 45 x 50 cm. Paper map, 1.5 cm biopredation holes in folds, fair. (7933) $16.00. Maps Karachi Morning News, Voice of the Nation, Karachi West Pakistan, March 21, 1958 (Shaban 29, 1377) 1958 Karachi, West Pakistan: Morning News, Kutchery Road. Newspaper published simultaneously in Dacca and Karachi. "Cut Motion in W. Pak Assembly"--- 26-vote victory for government. Begum Salma Tasadduq Hussain, an ardent Muslim leaguer, was first to quit the league and vote with Republicans. From Cairo: "Nasser Attacks Feisal and Hussein". Gamal Abdel Nasser sharply attacked leaders of Iraq and Jordan who had rejected his efforts to establish "peaceful co-existence". Prime Minister Malik Firoz Khan Noon declared in Lyallour that his Government was determined to eradicate all evils before the general election. 8 pp. 43 x 57 cm. Newspaper, very good. (7927) $19.00. History/Cold War Era Pakistan Times, The: Largest Circulation of any English Language Daily in Pakistan; Lahore, Saturday, March 22, 1958 (Ramazan-ul-Mubarak 1377 A.H.) 1958 Lahore, West Pakistan: The Pakistan Times. "West Pakistan Budget Passed" Five more members of the Muslim League crossed over to the Republican side on Friday. "E. Wing Govt. Crisis" news from Dacca that 11 members of the Awami League Coalition Parliamentary Party have withdrawn support from the Government. AFP reports from Damascus that more than 200 Iraqi army officers have been arrested following an attempt to execute a coup d'etat in Iraq. Ramazan moon has been sighted in Lahore and Lyallpur. Tomorrow the Republic of Pakistan will celebrate the second anniversary of its birth. Festivities have been planned on an elaborate scale all over the country. Photo of Pakistani flag being raised on stern of PNS Jahangir, formerly destroyer HMS Crispin, in ceremony at Southampton, UK. Photo of Princess Birgitta of Sweden, in gymnastics uniform, rehearsing for yearly exhibition in Stockholm. Tehran paper reports new pact by Iran, Pakistan and Turkey, says initial move was by Pak Prime Minister, Malik Firoz Khan Noon. 8 pp. 44 x 60 cm. Newspaper, 2 cm closed tear in front page, good. (7928) $22.00. History/Cold War Era Canning: Sketch of the Character of Mr. Canning. From the National Intelligencer of Sept. 15, 1827 By Rush, Richard (?) 1828 Washington, DC: Gales & Seaton. Blistering picture of Great Britain's Foreign Minister, George Canning (1770-1827) published shortly after his death, apparently written by Richard Rush, but also attributed to John Quincy Adams. Sketch accuses Canning of "British selfishness", toryism, undeviating support for monarchy, ridiculing popular movements. Canning was never the political friend of the U.S., writer states. "From Mr. Canning, literally nothing has been obtained -- no, never; though we have held frequent and protracted negotiations with the British Government, during his administration of the Foreign Office." 22 pp. 13 x 21 cm. Paper booklet, pencil notes on cover wrap: "Richard Rush, author". Minor foxing. Good. (7929) $42.00. History/Great Britain Romanism. 1st series. No. 264 Printed for the American Unitarian Association. By Bulfinch, S.G. 1849 Boston, MA: Wm. Crosby & H.P. Nichols. Little booklet sets out to educate its Protestant readers about the Roman Catholic faith,which is growing in the United States because of all the Irishmen and others flooding into the country, so that our servants and those who work for us often may be Catholics. While booklet sets out to "educate", it quickly turns to suspicion and distrust, and even discounts the Roman concept of transubstantiation of flesh and blood of Christ. "The Romish Church is an institution of past times." How to combat the "growing evil... of Roman Catholic influence?" Answer: "By fair, manly , courteous Christian controversy. Learning and talent, truth and zeal, -- let these be the weapons of Protestant warfare." 23 pp. 12.5 x 20 cm. Paper booklet, bound by a stitch, minor soiling, some pages unopened. Good. (7930) $24.00. Religious/Anti-Catholic Harper: Speech of Robert Goodloe Harper, Esq. at the Celebration of the Recent Triumphs of the Cause of Mankind, in Germany, delivered at Annapolis (Maryland) January 20th, 1814 By Harper, Robert Goodloe, Esq. 1814 New Haven, CT: Oliver Steele. Harper (1765-1825) was a Congressman from South Carolina, then moved to Baltimore in about 1800, where he practiced law. He served in the War of 1812, attaining the rank of Major General. This speech celebrates the Prussian victory over Bonaparte, but then goes into a lengthy discourse about how the debt of southern planters led eventually to the War of 1812 with Britain. He tells about the British attack on the frigate Chesapeake in 1807, looking for deserters, that emboldened the "war party" in the U.S. "The passions of honest zealots; the erroneous theories of visionary, but well-meaning politicians; the cupidity of such as are governed in their political conduct by pecuniary interest; the ambition of demagogues, more desirous of distinction than attached to principle; the weakness of honest party men, and the low prejudices and passions of the vulgar, were all enlisted in the cause." 59 pp. 14 x 23 cm. Paper booklet, quite browned. Illegible pencil notes on bottom of pp. 32-33. Fair. (7925) $58.00. History/War of 1812 United States Naval Institute Proceedings, August 1938, Vol. 64 No. 426 Stewart, G.V., Captain, USN, Editor 1938 Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute. Pre-World War II issue includes excellent photos of British, French, German and Italian warships, including Dunkerque, Admiral Graf Spee and Nürnberg. "A Fast Battle Wing" by G.H. Hoffman. "The Passing of the Cadet Engineers" by Captain J.M. Ellicott, USN (Ret.). relates his visit to President Rutherford B. Hayes to win an appointment to the Naval Academy. Includes photos of engineer cadets at Annapolis, classes of 1875-78. "Hwang Tsao" by LCDR Glenn Howell, USN (Ret.). "Lessons Learned in Shanghai in 1932" by LCDR H.H. Smith-Hutton, USN. "Professional Notes" includes London report that Ambassador Kennedy hopes to get a trade agreement with Great Britain and West Indies bases. Germany's New Fleet. Great Britain: Relationship Between Diplomacy and Strategy. Italy's Modern Navy. Check to Japanese War Movement. Many ads for shipbuilders and naval equipment. 152 pp. + adv. 17 x 25 cm. Paper periodical, owner name on cover, very good. (7922) $28.00. Navy/World War II United States Naval Institute Proceedings, November, 1941, Vol. 67 No. 465 Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute. Pre-World War II issue. It is interesting to read what the United States Navy was discussing, just one month before Pearl Harbor. Lead article is "Pan-Americanism and Naval Policy" by LCDR Isaiah Olch, USN. Article discusses prospect of gaining West Indies bases in bases for destroyers agreement with UK. Photo of HMS Hood notes that her destruction by the Bismarck climaxed a long history of ill-fate which had followed the battle cruiser from its inception. Photo of German pocket battleship Graf Spee notes that weaknesses of the ship were apparent in her scuttling. "The Armored Cruiser -- Past and Present" by A.E. Sokol. "The Occupation of Tsingtao: A footnote to the current history of the China Incident" by LCDR Arthur A. Ageton, USN. Includes several excellent photos of Tsingtao and damage, taken by author. Professional Notes include progress report on construction of a huge two-ocean fleet. Since Jan. 1 1941 474 keels have been laid, 275 vessels have been launched, and more than 213 ships have been placed in service. Wartime ads for Glenn L. Martin Co., Wright Aircraft Engines, Consolidated Aircraft Corp., RCA Victor, Crane Co., Cooper-Bessemer Corp., more. 148 pp. + adv. 17 x 25 cm. Paper periodical, minor soiling in cover wrap, stamped "Catholic University Library", very good. (7911) $28.00. Navy/World War II United States Naval Institute Proceedings, September, 1941, Vol. 67 No. 463 Annapolis, MD: United States Naval Institute. Pre-World War II issue. It is interesting to read what the United States Navy was discussing, just three months before Pearl Harbor. Lead article is "The Philippine Question" by CDR Walter Lucian Taylor, USN. In this prize essay the author discusses the then-current debate between imperialism and isolationism, and the prospect of losing the Philippines. "Towing the New Orleans Dry Dock to Pearl Harbor" by CDR Dr. R. Osborn, Jr., USN tells of his recent task of towing a 1900-vintage dry dock from New Orleans to the Panama Canal, disassembled to get through the Canal, reassembled in Balboa, and then towed by the author's ship, USS Capella and the seagoing tug USS Navajo. Professional notes discusses cutting building time for a new U.S. Navy battleship, lessons of Crete for Great Britain, German mine-laying operations, the oil situation for the USSR, the Red Trade Fleet, Murmansk. Wartime ads for Anaconda Copper & Brass, Kollsman instruments, Bethlehem Steel, Lockheed, United States Steel, Packard, New York Shipbuilding Corp., Bath Iron Works, more. 152 pp. + adv. 17 x 25 cm. Paper periodical, minor soiling in cover wrap, some advertising pages show very slight transfer from moisture, good. (7910) $28.00. Navy/World War II RETURN TO PAGE ONE