Real Cedula, Signed (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a Royal Decree signed by the King of Spain in 1794, documents the establishment of Havana's Consulate, the first agricultural and commercial institution of its kind in Cuba. The decree details the responsibilities, jurisdiction, and organization of the newly formed entity, outlining its mission to both mediate commercial disputes and stimulate agricultural and economic growth in Cuba. The document provides insight into the Spanish Empire's economic policies and administrative structures during the late colonial period. The book also sheds light on the evolving relationship between Spain and its American colonies and the growing importance of trade and commerce in the region. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First. THE McKINNEY COPY OF PINCKNEY'S TREATY GRANTING AMERICANS THE RIGHT OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMERCE. Madrid: Imprenta real, 1796. Pot folio (11 7/8" x 8 ¼", 302mm x 210mm). [Full collation available.] Bound in later red morocco with a gilt fillet border and corner fleurons. On the spine, five raised bands. Title gilt to the second panel. Imprint gilt to the tail. Marbled end-papers. A little sunning to the spine. Foxing to the first and last leaves, scattered and to the edges of the text-block. Signed bookplate of Bruce McKinney to the front paste-down. In 1784, Spain limited Americans' right to sail the Mississippi River and closed the port of New Orleans to American goods, stymieing production and export in the new United States interior. Even with a distant eye on Manifest Destiny, for the U.S. to expand westward at all, an open Mississippi River (and outlet to the Gulf of Mexico) was economically indispensable. For the decade that followed, frustrated Americans along the eastern Mississippi watershed protested violently, sparks aimed at two powder-kegs on a global stage. The resolution of the question revealed some of the earliest north-south divisions in the new Union; northern states, not dependent on river trade, pressed for an advantageous economic treaty in exchange for navigation rights, southern states took a stronger line in favor of territory. Negotiations to resolve the question began in June 1795, with Thomas Pinckney, former governor of South Carolina, sailing to Madrid as Washington's representative. Manuel de Godoy, negotiating on behalf of Carlos IV, feared an Anglo-American alliance that would threaten Spanish holdings in the Caribbean. Godoy conceded unchecked access to the Mississippi and New Orleans, as well as the establishment of 31°N as the U.S.-Florida border -- both major priorities of the southern states -- as well as suspending Spanish pledges of military assistance to Native Americans, diminishing their ability to defend themselves against colonists. The treaty was signed 27 October 1795, ratified by the U.S. Senate 7 March 1796, by Spain 25 April 1796 and finally proclaimed 2 August 1796. This paved the way for the Spanish retrocession of Louisiana Territory in 1800 to the French, who held it for just three years before selling it to the United States in 1803. The treaty (also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo) has long been a bibliographic prize for collectors of Americana; the Maggs-Streeter-Beinecke copy achieved $5,000 at Streeter's sale (part III, lot 1524) in 1967. The present example was purchased at the 2 December 2010 Bonham's New York sale of Bruce McKinney ("The American Experience," lot 132). McKinney founded the Americana Exchange, now Rare Book Hub, the central database of book auction records. His own formidable collection of books (still growing) has been dispersed at several landmark sales. Palau 250427-II; Medina 5765; Streeter Sale III.1524.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First. A UNIQUE OFFICIAL PRINTING OF PINCKNEY'S TREATY GRANTING AMERICANS THE RIGHT OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMERCE. Toledo: Don Isidro Martin Marqués, 1796. Pot folio (11 3/8" x 8", 288mm x 203mm). [Full collation available.] Bound in modern vellum. On the spine, the title "Real Cedula Tratado de Amistad con Estados Unidos de America" and imprint in ink manuscript. Fine. With the ink rubric of Josef de Covos, the notary responsible for promulgating the treaty in Toledo, against his printed name (p. 31). In 1784, Spain limited Americans' right to sail the Mississippi River and closed the port of New Orleans to American goods, stymieing production and export in the new United States interior. Even with a distant eye on Manifest Destiny, for the U.S. to expand westward at all, an open Mississippi River (and outlet to the Gulf of Mexico) was economically indispensable. For the decade that followed, frustrated Americans along the eastern Mississippi watershed protested violently, sparks aimed at two powder-kegs on a global stage. The resolution of the question revealed some of the earliest north-south divisions in the new Union; northern states, not dependent on river trade, pressed for an advantageous economic treaty in exchange for navigation rights, southern states took a stronger line in favor of territory. Negotiations to resolve the question begain in June 1795, with Thomas Pinckney, former governor of South Carolina, sailing to Madrid as Washington's representative. Manuel de Godoy, negotiating on behalf of Carlos IV, feared an Anglo-American alliance that would threaten Spanish holdings in the Caribbean. Godoy conceded unchecked access to the Mississippi and New Orleans, as well as the establishment of 31°N as the U.S.-Florida border -- both major priorites of the southern states -- as well as suspending Spanish pledges of military assistance to Native Americans, diminishing their ability to defend themselves against colonists. The treaty was signed 27 October 1795, ratified by the U.S. Senate 7 March 1796, by Spain 25 April 1796 and finally proclaimed 2 August 1796. This paved the way for the Spanish retrocession of Louisiana Territory in 1800 to the French, who held it for just three years before selling it to the United States in 1803. The treaty (also known as the Treaty of San Lorenzo) has long been a bibliographic prize for collectors of Americana; the Maggs-Streeter-Beinecke copy achieved $5,000 at Streeter's sale (part III, lot 1524) in 1967. That example was the Madrid printing, the commonest in institutional collections (21). OCLC also locates one example of a Segovia printing (Madrid, Complutense BH FOA 2490), one of a Valencia printing (BNE, R/24432(17)) and two Barcelona printings (LoC KKT150 1796 Kislak Coll and the Ateneu Barcelonès); the lot description for the present item notes an Alcala printing and a San Sebastian printing as well, perhaps in trade. There are no records, however, of the present Toledo printing. The royal arms on the title-page and the rubric (a flourish) of Don Josef de Covos against his printed name (indicating that he was responsible for the promulgation of the treaty in Toledo) indicate that this is a certified copy, i.e., bearing the force of law. (All Madrid): Palau 250427-II; Medina 5765; Streeter Sale III.1524.

A manuscript royal order from Philip IV, with his stamped signature "Yo el Rey," directing the Viceroy of New Spain to deliver all orders, letters, and other relevant papers addressed to himself as well as those addressed to all previous viceroys to his successor. The order specifies that he is to hand over everything of relevance in all "matters of spiritual and temporal government, war and finances, and particularly with regard to the education and good treatment of the Indians" [our translation]. The document is further endorsed "Por mando del Rey" and signed by the secretary for the Council of the Indies and New Spain on the verso of the first leaf. The second leaf of the bifolium contains text dated the 27th of June, 1650 (the day the new Viceroy arrived in Mexico City), and is signed by three members of the Audienca, confirming that the order has been carried out as directed. The exact reasons for Philip's specifications are unclear, but it seems more than likely that we have Juan de Palafox y Mendoza to thank. Palafox, known in equal parts for his interest in education, efforts on behalf of indigenous Americans, and his endless quarrels with the Jesuit order, was Viceroy himself in 1642 and remained in the powerful position of visitador general until his recall in 1648; his influence in New Spain would have remained strong despite his recent departure. What the King could not have known when composing this order on May 27, 1649, was that the incumbent Viceroy Marcos de Torres had actually died of illness just days prior. The Audienca ran the government in his stead until his replacement, Luis Enríquez de Guzmán, conde de Alba de Liste, arrived the following year. Guzmán has his work cut out for him and was likely grateful for the particular documents delivered to him as a result of this order, as he was forced to contend with a revolt of the Tarahumara people in northern Mexico immediately upon arrival. While Guzmán was able to put down the rebellion without much trouble and did not himself institute any punitive policies, the struggle remained evidence that the brief peace in the mid-17th century was coming to an end, and the late 16 and early 1700s would be rife with conflict between the Spanish and the indigenous people of Mexico. A noteworthy royal order regarding New Spain, evidencing a brief period of friendlier relations between the Spanish crown and the native peoples of the New World. Light edge wear, some very minor foxing and soiling. Very good.

No binding. Condition: Near fine. PINCKNEY'S TREATY, GRANTING AMERICANS THE RIGHT OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMERCE -- ONE OF THREE KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THE 1797 PAMPLONA EXPANSION. Pamplona: Viuda de Ezquerra, 1797. Pot folio (10 7/8" x 7 ¾", 276mm x 198mm). Stab-bound. A stain to the verso of the final leaf, with some creasing at the fore-corners. Sometime stab-bound with two holes an inch deep from the gutter, with loss to a handful of letters. Near fine. In 1784, Spain limited Americans' right to sail the Mississippi River and closed the port of New Orleans to American goods, stymieing production and export in the new United States interior. Even with a distant eye on Manifest Destiny, for the U.S. to expand westward at all, an open Mississippi River (and outlet to the Gulf of Mexico) was economically indispensable. For the decade that followed, frustrated Americans along the eastern Mississippi watershed protested violently, sparks aimed at two powder-kegs on a global stage. The resolution of the question revealed some of the earliest north-south divisions in the new Union; northern states, not dependent on river trade, pressed for an advantageous economic treaty in exchange for navigation rights, southern states took a stronger line in favor of territory. Negotiations to resolve the question began in June 1795, with Thomas Pinckney, former governor of South Carolina, sailing to Madrid as Washington's representative. Manuel de Godoy, negotiating on behalf of Carlos IV, feared an Anglo-American alliance that would threaten Spanish holdings in the Caribbean. Godoy conceded unchecked access to the Mississippi and New Orleans, as well as the establishment of 31°N as the U.S.-Florida border both major priorities of the southern states as well as suspending Spanish pledges of military assistance to Native Americans, diminishing their ability to defend themselves against colonists. The treaty was signed 27 October 1795, ratified by the U.S. Senate 7 March 1796, by Spain 25 April 1796 and finally proclaimed 2 August 1796. This paved the way for the Spanish retrocession of Louisiana Territory in 1800 to the French, who held it for just three years before selling it to the United States in 1803. The present edition of the work, published in Pamplona in 1797, prints (pp. 38-43) for the first time the "Real Cédula Auxîliatoria" of 4 September 1796, implementing the treaty proper (27 October 1795); the "Pedimento del Señor Fiscal," i.e., the advice of the Attorney General to do with the promulgation of the treaty in the colonies themselves, including via the Viceroy; and the "Dispositiva" (settlement), dated 3 November 1797. This additional material makes visible the mechanics of circulating and enforcing changes in the laws of a global empire. OCLC traces just two examples of the 1797 edition: University of Florida F.04 S733t and University of Miami E313 .S6 1797. Medina V.5765; cf. Sabin 96587 and Streeter Sale III.1524 (both Madrid 1796).