[np: nd]. An undated [but contemporary], unattributed lithograph half length portrait of a seated James Monroe, with his hands on documents resting on a table in front of him. Draperies and portion of a column in the background. Very Good. The Currier firm produced a similar item but this one..... More
Boston: Published by the Author. Thayer & Co. Lith. Boston. Price 25 cts. net, 1844. Folio. 5, [1 blank] pp. Leaves detached, otherwise Very Good. The cover is a detailed, attractively engraved scene depicting a train entitled 'IMMEDIATE EMANCIPATION' powered by an engine labeled 'LIBERATOR,' It heads toward the Railroad..... More
New York: Currier & Ives, 1865. Oblong broadside, 17-1/2" x 12-1/2." Uncolored. Copyright information, in small lettering at base of the lithograph, shows fading of several words at the end. Small rubberstamp at blank lower right corner; 2-1/2" closed tear [repaired], not affecting image; mild toning. Else Very Good. It..... More
[np: nd]. Shoulder length portrait within circular engraved border. By Godfrey Kneller and Jacobus Houbraken. Framed, which conceals the imprint. Accompanied by a classical architectural setting with flag, sword, etc.)below. Good+. Thomas Tollemache [Talmash], 1651-1694, was a renowned military leader who lost it all at the assault on Brest..... More
[New York: The Hecla Press, 1956]. ii, 25, [1 blank] pp. Original staples and printed title wrappers. Light dusting, Very Good. [offered with] TYPED LETTER SIGNED IN FACSIMILE, ESLANDA GOODE ROBESON, REQUESTING THE RECIPIENT TO PERMIT USE OF HIS/HER NAME AS AMICUS CURIAE. DATED FEBRUARY 28, 1956, FROM 23 WEST..... More
Boston: Printed by Rowe & Hooper, 1816. xii, [13]-140 pp. Additional title page at page [127], but continuously paginated. Scattered foxing and dusting, top edge frequently untrimmed. Original blue paper-covered boards, rebacked, original paper spine label retained. Old gum label at base of front cover. Good+. The text explains everything..... More
[London]: S.W. Fores, 1792. 14-1/8" x 18" in period frame [10" x 13-3/4" to sight.] Handcolored etching on laid paper. Very Good. "Hand-coloured graphic print relating to the notorious case of Captain John Kimber of the merchant ship Recovery. In the House of Commons on 2 April 1792, William..... More
New York: 152 Nassau Street, [1862]. Handcolored folio broadside, oblong 10" x 14." Lightly toned, a bit of foxing. Good+. Currier & Ives published several lithographs of this "terrific combat." The Monitor, mostly undamaged, is in the foreground firing deadly rounds against a heavily damaged Merrimac. Black and white smoke..... More
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Philadelphia: P.S. Duval & Son, LIth. [1865]. Broadside lithograph, oblong 10-1/8" x 6-3/4." Some foxing at the margins, else Very Good. This is an extremely rare lithograph by Duval depicting General Joe Johnston's surrender of his army to General Sherman on April 18. "Peter Stephen Duval, the most prominent Philadelphia..... More
New York: A. Benziger, [c. 1917]. Original staples and printed decorative wrappers [some dulling], 48pp. Dozens of portraits of famous people. Title page with a portrait of Charles Schwab, "the genius of the steel magnates." Very Good. More