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an old book with a title on the front of it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Messer, Asa An Oration, delivered before The Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers at their Annual Election, 11 April 1803. Providence: John Carter, 1803. 15 pp. 8°. Unbound. The Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers was an influential organisation in Providence, Rhode Island, which promoted industry, education and social reform. – The speech emphasises the importance of education, technical skill and diligence for the development of American society and the American character, thereby reflecting the association’s objectives. - Last page bears an owner’s inscription; trimmed at the lower white margin; 1 small corner tear in the white margin; browned due to the paper; partly slightly stained; otherwise in good condition. Removed from former binding. - The Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers was an influential organisation in Providence, Rhode Island, which promoted industry, education and social reform. The speech emphasises the importance of education, technical skill and diligence for the development of American society and character, thus reflecting the aims of the association. - Last page with ownership inscription, trimmed at the bottom white margin, one small corner tear in the white margin, browned due to the paper, some minor staining, otherwise good. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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