[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
[Meriden CT?]: [Lithograph copyright by] J. H. Bufford's Sons, 1885. Printed by Horton-Printer, 1885. Folding trade card, [4] pp. Folded to 3" x 5." Colored in pink and pale green inks. Lithograph of the Washington Monument, surrounded by trees and sightseers. The inner pages describe the firm's Clothing Department and..... 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: Underwood & Underwood, 1926 or 1927]. Full length Photograph of Henson, in suit and tie, at work in file cabinets at the New York Custom House. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2." Very Good. With typed caption beneath, on stationery of Underwood and Underwood. Underwood and Underwood rubberstamp on otherwise blank..... More
[New York: Underwood & Underwood, 1926 or 1927]. Frontal photograph of Henson [1866-1955] to his waist, in suit and tie. 6-1/2" x 8-1/2." Very Good. With typed caption beneath, on stationery of Underwood and Underwood, with that firm's rubberstamp on the otherwise blank verso. The Underwood caption reads: "MATTHEW..... 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
New York: [1862-1865]. Oblong 7" x 10," on a mount 11" x 13-7/8." Composite albumen photograph of 49 chest-up images. Each Officer is identified with printed key on the mount. Several images, including Robert Lee and Stonewall Jackson are probably from the Mexican War period; they certainly appear younger than..... 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
Philadelphia: Barclay & Co., [1882? 1880?]. Original printed and decorated salmon wrappers, the front wrapper illustrated with a portrait of Ms. Jewett; the rear wrapper with an illustration of the death struggle. [2], 19-77 pages. Dramatic illustrations, Very Good. One of several printings based on the true story of the..... More
New York: Published by Currier & Ives, [c. 1862]. Hand-colored lithograph, 9-1/4" x 14," depicting Major General McClellan and Family. McClellan is in his uniform, two rows of gilt buttons down his chest. On the wall, behind McClellan, hangs a portrait of a Union Officer on a white horse leading..... More
New York: Currier & Ives. 152 Nassau Street, 1865. Lithograph print, oblong 13-1/2" x 18." Uncolored, depicting Booth shooting Lincoln in the back of the head, Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Harris, and Major Rathbone sharing the theater box with him. Minor dusting in the margins. Very Good plus. A related print..... More
New York? 1868]. Broadsheet, 7-5/8" x 9-1/2." Printed in green and blank inks. Illustration of a Greenback at head of title, with words, "The People of the United States promised to pay the Bondholders in Greenbacks..." Portrait of Horatio Seymour in upper left of greenback. Verso with greenback dollar bill..... 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
Various dimensions, from 3-3/4" x 4-1/2" to 8" x 10-1/4." With frequent captions or notes on the blank verso identifying the location and time, or notes at the base of the photograph. Frequently with the logo of Underwood & Underwood, press photographers of the day. Occasional minor corner or edge..... More
7-1/2" x 9-1/2." Roosevelt and Coles, nearly full length, standing together in their fishing outfits. "File Copy. Do Not Remove" embossed stamp. Verso with printed endorsement of Underwood & Underwood. Very Good. The photograph, on file at the Library of Congress [without the autographs], depicts the two apparently satisfied fishermen..... More
[Connecticut: 1965, 1974, 1975. Three photographs, identifying information on verso. Very Good. Ella Grasso was a Connecticut pioneer in achieving political success for women during the 1960's and 1970's. One 1974 photograph depicts Grasso waving to the crowd, the caption reading: "Rep. Ella Grasso waves to friends from stage of..... 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