Original Manuscript Constitution (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. xii + 242. "Lost copy" - see Scans. Detailed index . Bound in are three original handwritten letters from Lady Berkley and Samuel Lysons regarding a minor spat between them concerning Lady Berkley's loan of books to Lysons with a copy of his apologetic manuscript explanation. Then bound in are 39 printed pages of "Extracts from the MS. History of the Berkeley family" followed by p40-249 manuscript continuing the extracts ? by Sysons. Bound together in black cloth with gilt titling in the spine.Engraved plate of Berkeley Castle, a folding genealogical pedigree of Kingscote of Kingscote, and a folding pedigree of Jenner, of Berkeley.The book is latterly from the genealogical library of "The Western Reserve Historical Society" in Ohio with their bookplate on the front pastedown and blind stamp.Library evidence is subtle. "A gift of C.P. & M.J. Van Sweringen - the" Vans" who developed Shaker Heights in Ohio. Earlier interesting provenance of this copy and its disappearance is found in Notes and Queries 1914-15.See scans for further detail.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 138. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1823 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 138.…

Manuscript. Condition: Good. On offer is an original manuscript relic of Christian outreach being the Constitution, minutes and entries regarding the charity works of the Tenant's Harbor (Maine) Mission Band, organized in 1886. They contents of the 10 x 8 inch notebook include: the roll call which mentions Nellie Jackson (President), Rose Pillson (Vice President), Abbie Morton, Nannie Kalloch (Secretary), Fannie Sheerer, Carrie Wheeler (Treasurer), Fannie Hart, Anna Wall, Grace Davies, Frank McNeil, Hathir Bickmore, Fannie Long, Nellie Ludwig, Clara Song, George E. Allen, Jennie Robinson, Maggie Grover and others; the Constitution of the organization formally called "The Young Ladies Mission Band of Tenant's Harbor Maine"; it's objective or more rightly their 'Mission Statement' which would be to "develop an interest in the cause of Missions to gain information on missionary subjects and raise money for prosecuting missionary work". According to its minutes, the group spent time researching missionary work, sewing, making patchwork quilts (presumably to give to the less fortunate), praying, singing, talking, 'having an entertainment' etc. This was often done at someone's home. The entries, which continue for 12 pages, the latest date found is July 1887. This is an interesting book of paper Americana and a rather intimate look at Tenant's Harbor female social history. The marbelized soft cover have some wrinkling, the first page once stuck to the inside cover then separated to some loss, and then 11 more pages of text that is overall G.…

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 492. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1791 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 492.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1823. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 138 138.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1760. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 497, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 497 497.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1760 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 499 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 499 Language: English.…

Original handwritten document (in German and Latin), on vellum (parchment) in red and black ink, of the new charter of structure and reorganization for The Teutonic Knights. 2 parts, each halved, in 34 chapters (19 and 15), with 3 hand-colored plates, and decorative initials in red and black throughout. Original stitched vellum, warped and soiled, text with a few stains, bookplate (Hamilton College), else good condition. Collation: Manuscript. 4to. 66, (1), 3, 4, leaves, i.e. 148 pages. Laid in is a 17th century handwritten manuscript of 4 doublesided paper leaves ("Ermahnung so der LandtCommenthür den jungen Ritter vorhaltet"), a 2 1/2" X 3" chip from the bottom portion of the last leaf missing, not affecting text, else very good. Comparison suggests that our manuscript is the prime one (the only complete one), unique for its content. At least 2 other examples (Riant, and Archivalie: Ordensbuch) are recorded. The Riantmanuscript copy is also written in red and black ink, and also contains 3 color illustrations corresponding to ours, however, its pagination of 133 pages (plus a blank page?) is 7 leaves or 14 pages shorter than our work. In our copy the last 7 leaves are a list headed by Maximilian and containing the names of members of the order organized by locale (3 leaves), and the Registers for both the first and second parts of the work (4 leaves). The Archivalie: Ordensbuch manuscript (Dominica Oculi zu Mergentheim 1606) is called "Das Deutschordensbuch von 1606" (Hess. StA MR H 83). Their copy contains only 55 leaves and lacks the foldout plate. The first Crusade conquered Jerusalem in 1099 and the Knights Hospitallers (the Order of St. John) were charged with the city's care and defense. In 1129 the Knights Templar were sanctioned, and in 1143 the Pope instructed the Hospitallers to let Germans be the prior and brothers of the German hospital in Jerusalem, the first seed of the Teutonic Knights. All three Orders helped hold Crusader territory until Acre and Jerusalem were lost in 1187. In 1191 the 3rd Crusade recaptured both Acre and Jerusalem and the Teutonics were given a permanent site in Acre. Pope Clement III confirmed them as the "fratrum Theutonicorum ecclesiae S. Mariae Hiersolymitanae" in 1191 and, within a few years, the Order had developed as a Religious/Military institution comparable to the Knights Hospitallers and Knights Templars. The distinct German character of the Teutonics and the protection given to them by the Emperor and German rulers, enabled them to gradually assert a de facto independence from the 2 other Orders. It was Master Heinrich von Walpot (died 1200), who led the knights in their first decade. He began by drawing up the Order's first statutes, ready by 1199, which were confirmed by Innocent III in the Bull Sacrosancta romana of February 19, 1199, and the Teutonics numbers began to grow geometrically. The knights of the new confraternity had to be of German birth (although this rule was occasionally relaxed), a unique requirement among the Crusader Orders founded in the Holy Land. Their blue mantle, charged with a black cross, was worn over a white tunic, a uniform recognized by the Patriarch of Jerusalem and confirmed by the Pope in 1211. The first Imperial grant came from Otto IV, who gave the Order his protection in 1213, followed a year later by a further confirmation from Frederick II. These Imperial confirmations each treated the Teutonic Knights as independent from the Templars and Hospitallers and by the middle of the 14th century their independence was acknowledged by the Holy See. The waves of German knights and pilgrims who followed the Third Crusade brought the Teutonics considerable wealth, and new recruits, to the German Hospital. Never as numerous in the Holy Land as either the Hospitaller or Templar Orders, the Teutonic knights were nonetheless a formidable power. Walpot's successor, Otto von Kerpen, came from Bremen and the 3rd Master, Herman Bart, from Holstein, illustrating the broad distribution of the early knights. The most important early Master was the 4th, Herman von Salza (12091239), from near Meissen who, through his own efforts as a diplomat, considerably enhanced the prestige of the Order. His intercessions in the conflicts between Pope and Emperor earned him the favor of both, augmenting the knight's expanding wealth and possessions. By the middle of Salza's Magistery the Orders properties extended from Slovenia (then Styria), through Saxony (Thuringia), Hesse, Franconia, Bavaria and the Tyrol, with houses in Prague and Vienna. At his death the Orders estates extended as far as the Netherlands in the northwest of the Empire, southwest to France and Switzerland, further south in Spain and Sicily, and east to Prussia. Salza received a gold cross from the King of Jerusalem as the mark of his Mastership, following the distinguished conduct of the knights at the siege of Damietta in 1219. By an Imperial act of January 23, 1214, the Grand Master and his successors were granted membership of the Imperial Court, and as possessors of immediate fiefs they enjoyed a seat in the Imperial Diet with Princely rank. Immediate Princely rank was subsequently conferred on the Master of Germany. The Teutonic Knights now had a presence across mediaeval Europe enabling them to heavily influence local political events. Despite the limitation of membership to the German nobility, the spread of German rule into Italy, notably in Sicily under Henry VI and Frederick II Barbarossa, led to the establishment of the Order's convents in places far distant from Germany. The Saracens had ruled in Sicily until the Normans conquered it under the Hautevilles, but their dynasty collapsed and was replaced by the German Hohenstaufens. Sicilian property grants to the 3 great crusader Orders in the period 11901220 indicate that the Teutonic knights were greater beneficiaries of imperial favor than either the Templars or Hospitallers. They now were a forc.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1791. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 492, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 492 492.…