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PRESS PHOTOGRAPH OF WILLIAM SAMUEL NOISETTE, AFRICAN-AMERICAN MESSENGER FOR THE FBI AND ARTIST, HOLDING ONE OF HIS PAINTINGS EXHIBITED AT HIS ONE-MAN SHOW
by Noisette, William Samuel
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- 1938
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[Washington, 1938. Photograph, oblong 6-1/2" x 8-1/2." From the firm Underwood & Underwood, with its typed caption on a separate paper beneath the photograph, the caption's top margin adhering to the verso of the photograph. Fine.
"There aren't many today, outside of the FBI, who recall William Samuel Noisette but those insiders who worked at FBIHQ will recall… Read more about this item Item Price
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A MEMOIR OF JAMES DE VEAUX, OF CHARLESTON, S.C. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN, NEW-YORK. BY ROBERT W. GIBBES, M.D. COR. MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE, WASHINGTON; OF THE N.Y. HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ETC. FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS FAMILY
by Gibbes, Robert W., M.D.
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- 1846
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Columbia, S.C.: I.C. Morgan's Letter Press Print., 1846. Contemporary cloth [rubbed], with gilt-lettered red morocco spine label. 258pp. Port. frontis of De Veaux. Lightly to moderately foxed, Good+. Presentation copy: "Miss Seaton with the respects of the Author." Short closed tear at the presentation expertly repaired [no loss].
This is the scarce biography of the Charleston portrait… Read more about this item Item Price
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SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL LITHOGRAPH FOR THE 6TH REGIMENT OF MAINE VOLUNTEERS, COMPANY A.
by [Maine in the Civil War]
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- 1863
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Washington: Case, Walrad & Baker. Lith. of Major & Knapp, 449 Broadway, New York, 1863. Broadside. 22x18." Iconic Screaming Eagle and draped American flags at top center. Text surrounded by engraved scenes of battles, camp life, flags, soldiers and families. Lightly toned, light spotting. Worn with discoloration at upper 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" above the Eagle; and at bottom 1"… Read more about this item Item Price
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T.W. DORR. INAUGURATED GOVERNOR OF RHODE ISLAND, MAY 3D 1842. "THE PROCESS OF THIS COURT DOES NOT REACH THE MAN WITHIN. THE COURT CANNOT SHAKE THE CONVICTIONS OF THE MIND, NOR THE FIXED PURPOSE WHICH IS SUSTAINED BY INTEGRITY OF HEART. FROM THIS SENTENCE OF THE COURT I APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR STATE AND OF OUR COUNTRY. THEY SHALL DECIDE BETWEEN US." EXTT FROM DORR'S SPEECH, NEWPORT, R.I., JUNE 25TH, 1844
by [Currier, Nathaniel and Charles]
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New York: 33 Spruce Street, 1844. Hand-colored lithograph broadside, 10" x 13" [to sight], in a contemporary wood frame. Light dusting, Very Good.
Dorr, with a Napoleonic haircut and seated in front of blue drapes, holds a copy of the "Constitution of Rhode Island" in his right hand. The only State without a written Constitution, Rhode Island still… Read more about this item Item Price
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW DESIGNED AND ETCHED BY FELIX O C DARLEY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN ART-UNION
by Darley, Felix O.C.
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- 1849
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[New York, 1849. Oblong folio, with original printed wrappers [chipped, loosened]. 16pp of text; plus six leaves each with full-page sketches on rectos only. Scattered light spotting. Each text page printed in two columns. Good+. Item Price
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ILLUSTRATIONS OF RIP VAN WINKLE DESIGNED AND ETCHED BY FELIX O C DARLEY FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN ART-UNION
by Darley, Felix O.C.
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- 1848
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[New York], 1848. Oblong folio, with original printed wrappers [chipped, loosened]. 11, [1 blank], pp, plus six full-page line drawings plates on rectos. Scattered foxing, loosened. Each text page printed in two columns. Good+. Item Price
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CHICAGO OF TODAY. THE METROPOLIS OF THE WEST. THE NATION'S CHOICE FOR THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. HANDSOMELY ILLUSTRATED. 1891
by [Chicago]
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Chicago: Published by Acme Publishing and Engraving Co., 1891. xv, [1], 33-280, [1] pp, plus original illustrated chromolithographic wrappers bound into original publisher's cloth [gilt-lettered title stamped on front cover, with some rubbing]. A clean text, with many illustrations and advertisements. Very Good plus.
The beautifully illustrated wrappers are featured at the web site of the Chicago History… Read more about this item Item Price
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL TALMASH
by [Kneller, Godfrey; and Jacobus Houbraken]
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[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 in 1694. Item Price
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TERRIFIC COMBAT BETWEEN THE "MONITOR" 2 GUNS & "MERRIMAC" 11 GUNS, IN HAMPTON ROADS MARCH 9TH 1862. IN WHICH THE LITTLE "MONITOR" WHIPPED THE "MERRIMAC" AND THE WHOLE "SCHOOL" OF REBEL STEAMERS
by Currier & Ives
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- 1862
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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 fill the air. Steamships circle in the background.… Read more about this item Item Price
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PORTRAITS OF GREAT MEN AND WOMEN OF OUR TIME. PAINTED BY A. BENZIGER. WITH INTERESTING TESTIMONIALS BY THE MOST PROMINENT ART CRITICS AND LEADING MEN OF INTELLECT OF FRANCE, ENGLAND, SWITZERLAND AND AMERICA
by Benziger, A.
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- 1917
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New York: A. Benziger, 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. Item Price
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THE HOWE MACHINE CO.'S SEWING MACHINE MANUFACTORY, BRIDGEPORT, CONN. OFFICES: NO 699 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, LONDON, PARIS
by Howe Machine Company
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- 1876
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[np, 1876. Beautifully hand colored 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.
The Company's New York offices were located… Read more about this item Item Price
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DER KLEINE CATECHISMUS DES SELIGEN D. MARTIN LUTHERS..
by Luther, Martin
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- 1836
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Philadelphia: Herausgegeben von G.W. Mentz und Sohn, Buchhändler... Stereotypirt bey J. Howe, 1836. 12mo. 144pp. Frontispiece woodcut illustration of Martin Luther. Bound in contemporary decorated paper over boards [rubbed] with cloth spine [some fraying and wear]. Text with light to moderate foxing, endpapers tanned. An attractive 19th century decorative binding, slightly rubbed. Else Good+.
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MEZZOTINT BUST PORTRAIT OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, DIRECTED LEFT, FACING FRONT, WEARING THICK CURLED WIG AND COAT WITH WHITE CRAVAT, OVAL OVER BASE ENGRAVED "D. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ET VITA INTER AMERICANOS ACTA, ET MAGNIS ELECTRICITATIS PERICULIS CLARUS.", WITHIN RECTANGLE BORDER. [At very bottom: J.E. HAID SCULP. A.V. 1778.]
by [Franklin, Benjamin] Haid, J.E.
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[n.p., 1778. 5-1/2" x 8-1/4". Mounted to 8-1/2" x 11" buff paper backing with two tape tabs on verso. Right edge reinforced with archival tape on blank verso. Very Good
The scarce first edition of Haid's mezzotint portrait of Franklin. Haid made two portraits of Franklin using the same captions and architectural setting. This first version is… Read more about this item Item Price
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DUBUFE'S GRAND PAINTING OF THE PRODIGAL SON
by [Dubufe, Edward]
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- 1870
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[n.p., 1870. Original printed tan wrappers [stained, edges chipped with a closed tear, spine eroded, no text affected], stitched. Very light dampstain running through text, minor edgewear. Good+.
OCLC 45312762 [5], as of October 2018. Item Price
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THE MUSIC OF THE MODERN WORLD ILLUSTRATED IN THE LIVES AND WORKS OF THE GREATEST MODERN MUSICIANS AND IN REPRODUCTIONS OF FAMOUS PAINTINGS, ETC. ANTON SEIDL, EDITOR IN CHIEF. ASSISTED BY FANNY MORRIS SMITH, .E. KREHBIEL, CONSULTING EDITOR. W.S. HOWARD, ART EDITOR. IN TWO VOLUMES. [VOLUME I. TEXT; VOLUME TWO. MUSIC]
by Seidl, Anton
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- 1895
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New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1895. Folio, 12.5" x 16", two volumes, with a Very Good text but significant cover wear. Vol. I: x, 236pp, frontispiece portrait of author, numerous illustrations, vignettes, 4 half-tone plates, 25 photogravure plates, 24 of 25 typogravure plates in color [lacks "The Jester" at page 25; one color plate has come loose from… Read more about this item Item Price
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CITY OPERA HOUSE. ONE SOLID WEEK, COMMENCING MONDAY, MARCH 30. PRICES, 10, 20 AND 30c. THE RECOGNIZED LEADERS OF ALL POPULAR PRICED AMUSEMENTS. HOWARD WALL...COMEDY CO. DIRECTION OF JOHN YOUNGS. UP TO DATE IN EVERYTHING, A COMPLETE NEW REPERTOIRE OF PLAYS OF ABSORBING INTEREST. A THOROUGH COMPETENT COMPANY IN EVERY RESPECT INCLUDING THE TALENTED CHILD ACTOR MASTER RALPH AND THE TALENTED COMEDIENNE, ...EDULLA. ALL THE LATEST NOVELTIES, NEW SPECIALTIES, NEW SONGS. WE AIM TO PLEASE AND ALWAYS HIT. OUR REPERTOIRE UNSURPASSED IN ALL THAT APPEALS TO POPULAR TASTE, EMODYING THE BEST ELEMENTS OF COMEDY AND PATHOS...A STAR CAST: ROBERT GAILLARD, WILLIAM CORBETT, FRANK MONROE, F.A. RUSSELL, JOHN YOUNGS, H.B. MULLANEY, SCOTT RAYMONG, EUGENE O'BRIEN, GEORGE MURPHY, R.B. WILEY,...EDUELLA...ISABELLE FLETCHER, LOUISE WEBBER, LILLIAN ADAMS, MASTER RALPH..
by City Opera House
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- 1880
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[np, 1880. Broadsheet, 5.75" x 17.5", pink paper, light wear. Very Good. Item Price
NZ$67.29