Salesman’s sample book of nearly 100 vintage O. Mustad & Son fishhooks in an expandable 9 section book, Circa 1900. Each page has multiple vintage labels of the historic Norwegian fishing supply company. There are a few hooks missing, but majority is there in a classic display with ornate borders. Red cloth board which shows fraying to edges and age wear, though presents itself fully for any antique fishing gear collector. VG. O. MUSTAD & SON started their production of fish hooks in the 1870s, they soon realized that the hooks coming out of their machines were not fit to fish with. They were too soft and rusted after a day in water. The founder, Hans Mustad, then summoned specialists from Redditch, England, to help him solve the problems. They were specialists in tempering, design and fly-tying. Mustad is today the leading manufacturer of fish hooks in the world.

(COLORED TROOPS) Large Muster Roll for J. Cogswell’s Company D of the 127th United States Colored Troops 22” x 30”. April 30, 1865. The roll lists three officers and 72 named black soldiers as well as one who had died. Some interesting notations include “Broke camp near Ft. Burnham, Va., March 27th, marched to Hatcher’s Run, then to Appomattox Court House, then back to Petersburg arriving April 17, 1865. Distance marched about 300 miles”. A fine item showing the Black soldiers march and indicating their presence at historic surrender at Appomattox. In excellent condition.

One page, 7 ¾” x 9”, mounted in a 12 ½” x 13 ½” brown wood frame. The document lists pertinent information for each state regarding the 1838 House election. This information includes the seat of government in all states, the time elections are to be held, the time each legislature is scheduled to meet, and the number of electors and representatives from each state.

Printed J. Greenleaf Broadside. One page, 28 ¾” x 21 ½”. With ornate black & white border. Boston. 1849. There are 10 N. Dearborn steel engraved portraits of the presidents and a printed biography of each. Published by J. Howe, Boston.

This broadside is especially unique in that each of the 10 portraits were printed separately and then mounted in the proper place on the broadside sheet bearing the presidents’ biographies. This process ensured that the publisher could achieve a life like image of the subjects far superior to alternate method using woodblock engravings. Some paper loss and dampstaining at edges. Else Very Fine.

[Broadside - New Hampshire]. July 19, 1804. 7 1/2" x 12 1/2". To the Selectmen of Newport, New Hampshire. "Pursuant to and Act of this State passed June 21, 1792, directing the mode of choosing Representatives to the Congress of the United States, you are hereby required to notify and warn a meeting...for the purpose of voting, by ballot, for five persons, duly qualified, for the Representatives of this State in the Congress of the United States." Signed in print by Governor John Taylor Gilman. Countersigned by J. Pearson. Folds. Very Fine.

Printed Document. One page, 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. New Ipswich. August 1, 1850. Addressed on integral leaf to “Rev. Mr. Hill, Colebrook NH.” With “BOSTON 28 AUG” postal cancellation. The document requests the presence of Rev. Hill and any friends at the centennial celebration. Some minor toning. Else Very Fine.

Printed Document. One page, 7 ¾”x 9 7/8”. Philadelphia. December 30, 1838. The document seeks information “relative to the number and treatment of insane, idiotic, and fatuous persons in the Commonwealth, with a view to the amelioration of their condition” and poses eight questions regarding the number and treatment of those individuals. Two small splits at edge not affeting text. Else Very Fine.

1858, Pennsylvania. Early stock certificate for 10 shares. Black. Four bust portrait vignettes at the four corners including Geo. Washington and Wm. Penn. Small early train vignettes within the border. Vignette at center of an early train traveling through the countryside. Trimmed close at left margin. Contemporaneous ink spot at top margin. A Scarce and popular certificate. Punch cancelled and fine.

Printed Broadside. 8 3/8” x 9 1/4”. New York. No date. Printed by Francis & Loutrel. The broadside offers the services of the law firm of Nettleton, Gilbert & Camp to those soldiers discharged on account of battle wounds who wish to receive a $100 bounty.
Based out of New York, the law firm of Nettleton, Gilbert & Camp offered to make collection of pay, bounties and pensions due to Union soldiers at reduced rates. Very Fine.