A0298 CHARLES R. MALDEN'S PERSONAL COPY OF VOYAGE OF HMS BLONDE TO THE SANDWICH ISLANDS WITH LETTERS & HAWAIIAN KAPA BROUGHT BACK BY MALDEN
Lieut. Charles Robert Malden 1797-1855 was the surveyor aboard HMS Blonde on her voyage to return the bodies of the King and Queen of Hawaii who had died in England of measles. Malden did surveys around the islands including Honolulu, Hilo and the Kilauea volcano which plan is illustrated in the book. On the return they discovered an island which was named "Malden Island"
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This copy comes with a section of Hawaiian Kapa Mulberry paper which was brought back by Malden. Also a series of family letters mostly written by Charles Malden as well as a manuscript journal by his son William Herbert Malden who served in the Crimean War
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$5400
A0304 VERY EARLY HAWAIIAN KOU WOOD CALABASH
This fine calabash is hand carved from Kou wood and probably dates from the early 19th century. It contains two indigenous repairs: A wood patch (poho) and "butterfly" (pewa). The bowl measures 10 inches dia.
$4250
A0306 FINE HAWAIIAN KOU WOOD CUP
This small calabash cup is made from Kou wood, the favorite material from which calabash containers were fashioned. It appears to have been turned so would date after 1850 when calabash bowls began to be turned on imported lathes. This has a wonderful patina and measures 5 inches diameter.
$650
A0307 RARE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER NUPEPA KUOKOA 1862
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa first appeared in 1861. Though published with Christian Mission support, it was among the first independent Hawaiian newspapers, free of Western religious influence. The content dealt with foreign events and especially like this issue, with the American Civil War as well as articles dealing with Hawaii.
This issue has numerous ads including sailings of inter-island vessels.
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa was printed large format on very cheap paper. As a result very few come on the market and also suffer from damage. This issue has some insect damage as well as cuts to the paper.
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A0308 A RARE EARLY ISSUE OF THE HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPER THE POLYNESIAN 1840
This rare issue of The POLYNESIAN dated October 24, 1840 is number 20 of the first year of publication. The POLYNESIAN was published weekly in Honolulu in English and some Hawaiian from June 6, 1840 to December 11, 1841 (first series), and again from May 18, 1844 to February 6, 1864 (second series). James Jackson Jarves first published the paper and it became the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government".
This issue deals primarily with a firsthand account of the wreck of the whaleship INDEPENDENCE and The U.S. Exploring Expedition under Wilkes. Also contains Marine News and various advertising.
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A0309 THE POLYNESIAN HAWAIIAN NEWPAPER 1857
This issue of the POLYNESIAN is dated July 25, 1857 and is part of the second series of the paper published by Charles Gordon Hopkins.
The POLYNESIAN was published weekly in Honolulu in
English and some Hawaiian from June 6, 1840 to December 11, 1841 (first series), and again from May 18, 1844 to February 6, 1864 (second series). It became the "Official Journal of the Hawaiian Government".
This issue contains 8 pages with various news articles, marine shipping news and various advertising.
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$350
A0300 BROADSIDE FOR THE STEAMBOAT RELIANCE 1855
This large framed multi-colored broadside dated 1855 advertises the steamer RELIANCE for sailings between Poughkeepsie and Albany on the Hudson River.
The RELIANCE was a new boat launched in 1854 for William W. & J. Reynolds Jr. It was the first boat built for the Reynolds firm.
At the start of the Civil War Reynolds volunteered the boat for use by the Union. She was armed as a gunboat and troop transport. She took part in the attack on Roanoke Island as part of Burnsides invasion of N. Carolina. She also supported the landings at Plymouth and New Bern.
Measures 17 3/8 x 12 inches (sight). Laid down, Has some margin tears.
$975
A0310 RARE SCRIMSHAW SPERM WHALE TOOTH DEPICTING THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH
Very rare and probably unique subject scrimshaw whale tooth depicting California "49ers" loaded with gold. On one side he rides an elephant. The popular phrase during the Gold Rush, "I have seen the elephant" is reflected in the depiction of the elephant. On the reverse our 49er rides a camel with bags labeled "California Gold Dust". The riders are heading east for home, but above we see a whole menagerie of critters heading west for California. One rides a steam powered sidewheel flying fish with a man clinging to his coat with the phrase "WHEW for the DIGGINS". Length 6.5"
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A0289 LARGE SCRIMSHAW TOOTH BY GEORGE O. HILIOTT
Depicts a pair of Polynesian figures under palm trees, dressed in grass skirts and pointing to a whaling scene. The standing figure’s hair is in a topknot and holds a long club, while the other kneels looking back towards her companion. The other side show a young woman holding a letter in oval frame surrounded by green leaves. A blank car-touche at the base. 7 inches.
There is a handful of scrimshaw sperm whale teeth firmly attributed to Hiliott, with one signed. 2 are in the collections of the New Bedford Whaling Museum and 3 in the Nantucket Historical Society. Each depicts one or more Polynesian Wahinees posed under palm trees.
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A0293 DOUBLE FLUE HARPOON BARK TENEDOS
A very scarce double flue harpoon probably from the bark TENEDOS. It is marked "TED" but the middle line in the letter "E" is lacking. Still the closest identity is for the New London ship.
She was purchased from Boston in 1840 and ended her days as one of the "Stone Fleet" during the Civil War. Also bears the unidentified initials of the maker plus a boat mark. 39.5 inches.
$2850
A0291 EBEN PIERCE FIRST MODEL DARTING GUN 1865
This is the first model Eben Pierce darting gun patented in 1865. The first model was a muzzle-loaded gun with a simple firing mechanism that was fired by a sliding rod which when striking the whale, slid back to disengage the spring loaded hammer to discharge the gun. A stiff leather sleeve was used to cover the mechanism to protect it from moisture.
This example is mounted on it’s original or old pole with early rope and bomb lance. The leather sleeve which rarely survives, is fully intact and is the best example known. It is marked: “E. PIERCE 1865” with a model number “109” stamped on the breech in 2 places. Also bears a “S S” also in 2 places. The “SS” meaning is unknown. Lacks the sliding trigger rod. Overall length is 77 inches.
$2500
A0287 SAILOR'S DITTY BOX USS CANANDAIGUA
This 19th century box is elaborately carved, bearing the name; “USS CANANDAIGUA” on the front with a spread wing eagle on the top with 4 stars in each corner. One end is carved: “U S N” while the opposite end has the owner’s initials “W T R”. Made with dove-tail joints and fitted with a key lock (key missing). Later lined with felt.
The CANANDAIGUA was a Civil War sloop of war launched in Boston in 1862. She served throughout the Civil War as part of the south Atlantic blockade squadron. She captured the Confederate blockade runner Sesesh. She part in the attacks on Charleston. She was broken up in 1875.
$950
A0285 VERY RARE CIVIL WAR EMBROIDERED SAILOR'S CAP FROM USS PENSACOLA
Very few of these Civil War caps survive. This is an exceptional example made from blue dyed wool with hand stitched top in pie shaped segments. Wonderful multicolored silk thread embroidered top. Black silk side ribbon and hat tally hand painted with the ship's name and flanked by painted anchors. No lining but a fine colored sweat band.
$5700
A0284 PRE-CIVIL WAR US NAVY BATTLE RATTLE
This US Navy battle rattle is an early form that dates prior to the Civil War. Made of oak with a bulbous head, painted red with a single ratchet and painted red. Stamped USN.
$495
A0278 USS CONSTITUTION SOUVENIR BOOKENDS
This pair of bookends made from copper from the USS CONSTITUTION c. 1927
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These bookends were a number of souvenir objects made to support the restoration of the frigate CONSTITUTION from 1927-1930.
$295
A0276 SCRIMSHAW CARVED SPERM WHALE TEETH OF GILBERT ISLANDS WARRIORS
A remarkable pair of relief carved sperm whale teeth depicting male and female Gilbert Islands warriors, each holding shark toothed weapons and coconut-shell toddy containers. The warriors are clearly identified as Gilbert Islanders because of the Kiribati shark tooth weapons they hold. These teeth are featured in an article by Stuart M. Frank in the Scrimshaw Observer which will be included with the teeth.
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These teeth were not done by the natives of Gilbert Islands but by an unknown whaleman. They are related to other relief carved teeth which depicts ancient Pictish warriors which also show male and female warriors are holding weapons.
This pair of teeth are probably unique. They measure 6 inches and have a fine mellow patina. They once were mounted in a stand which is now missing.
$8250
"....a state of the case of Wm. Faucett an American, on board His Majesty's sloop under your command: & if he has been impressed, when, where, by whom & from what vessel: or if he has been taken in any craft belonging to the enemy...
A0272 ADMIRALTY ORDER BOOK OF HMS PELICAN 1806-1807
A significant manuscript with entries that prompted Britain and America to go to war in the War of 1812. This order book contains copies of orders received from the Admiralty to Captain William Ward of HMS Pelican. Among them are a few orders referring to Americans, including the one sighted. There is also entries regarding punishments and French prisoners.
The Pelican was captured from the French in the West Indies and Ward was put in command. Later she was engaged in the capture of Copenhagen and the war with Russia.
Consists of 28 pages with dates from June 1806 - Nov. 1807. Most of the book just has blank pages. Original pigskin covers.
$875
A0271 1808 EMBARGO ACT DOCUMENT
"....when our port are blockaded in time of peace, when our vessels are fired at & plundered, our citizens impressed into foreign service and even murdered within our own waters & upon our own shore."
This significant document displays the outrage among the people in the United States which led to the War of 1812 and also accusing a party of their own countrymen of petitioning the President of the United States to repeal of the Embargo Act, but in reality of kindling sedition and rebellion.
The seditionists marched the militia to intimidate members of the Windham Ct meetinghouse to sign their petition. In effect to overthrow the government. Dated Brooklyn [Ct] May 12 1808
$650
A0270 WAR OF 1812 LETTER INDIAN ATTACKS DETROIT.
"The savages have committed numerous depredations on the inhabitants, but within our vicinity no unfriendly action hath been discovered"
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This letter dated March 1813 from Elijah Flint of Pembroke New York to his father write extensively about the Indian attacks on the inhabitants around Detroit. He mentions the dastardly General Hull who surrendered the fort to the British. The Indians felt emboldened and attacked American settlements
William Hull was court marshalled and sentenced to death but was commuted by President Madison because of his service in the Revolutionary War. See the link below:
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$600
A0265 EARLY 19TH CENTURY BILLET HEAD
A fine carved ship's billethead dating from the first half of the 19th century, retaining much of it's original surface. Carved details of scroll work and leaf design. Retains drift pin. Stands 14 1/4 tall and 6 inches wide.
$2950
A0263 SPLENDED 19TH CENTURY US NAVY GANGWAY BOARD
This fine example is carved from a single piece of mahogany depicting a spread-wing American eagle, below 3 stars clutching a shield and perched on a foul anchor. The naval vessel it came from is unknown, but it originated in Maine where a number of old US navy vessels were burnt for the copper fittings. The reverse has mounting holes and an early label of C. M. Blake of Rockland dealer in antique furniture around 1915.
Note that the tip of the eagle's right wing was not finished. 31 x 17 1/2