London: Printed by W.J. Goldbourn, 1849. 48pp. Disbound without wraps, else Very Good. In 1847, an edition issued describing Banvard's panorama of the Mississippi River. "A much longer painting including the Missouri River was described in the pamphlet published in 1849" [Clark]. The pamphlet's first 24 pages are a biography..... More

[St. Louis? 1865]. Lithograph Broadside, oblong 14" x 20." Signed in facsimile at lower right, 'T. Welcker,' and at lower left, 'A. McLean. lith.' Light blank margin toning, one spot. Else Very Good. It was rumored that, when Jefferson Davis was captured at War's end, he had disguised himself..... More

Ohio: Sprague & French, [1888]. 23-1/2" from top to bottom, 18" diameter when open, 7-1/4" across when closed. Eight panels printed with red, blue, green, and black inks, on yellow, light blue and white backgrounds. Patriotic symbols and images on each panel. Two panels are portraits of Grover Cleveland with..... More

[np: 1867-1876]. Beautifully handcolored engraving, depicting four eye-level views of Howe Machine Company factories surrounded by busy streets, ferries, and carriages. A coin with profile of Elias Howe, Jr., is at center left. Attractively framed and matted. Image 13-1/4" x 15-1/4" by sight. Not examined out of frame. Fine... More

New York: [1813]. Stipple engraving, 9-1/8" x 12." Half-length portrait of Macdonough in uniform, within oval border resting on two dolphin heads. Lightly toned, right blank margin chipped. Else Very Good. Commander Macdonough was the man of the hour after his "brilliant and extraordinary victory" over the British at Plattsburg..... More

Philadelphia: 1890. Etching 5" x 6-7/8," on heavy stock 7-1/2" x 10-1/8." Signed at the lower right, "Max Rosenthal." Very Good. Born to a Jewish family in Poland in 1833, Rosenthal at the age of twelve "was sent to Paris to study art and escape conscription in the Imperial Russian..... More

[np: 1780-1820]. Etching and engraving, after Simon van de Passe. 4-3/4" x 8." Near Fine. "Copy of the portrait of John Smith on his 1616 map of New England; half length, to the right, in oval frame with emblems. Inscription content: Lettered around oval 'The Portraictuer of Captayne Iohn..... More