Books & Ephemera: Including Chapman Family Historical Documents

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Featuring over 220 lots from the 17th to the 20th centuries, the auction includes antique and vintage books on many subjects and in diverse languages. There is also a wide selection of works on paper – engravings, vintage photographs; maps; war posters, lithographs, and several artworks. Historical documents from the Chapman family are part of a collection related to Edward Mortimer Chapman (1862-1952), a Connecticut pastor, academic, author, and descendant of one of Saybrook’s first settlers.
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FRAMED AUTOMOBILE PHOTOGRAPH, 1900s.181 - FRAMED AUTOMOBILE PHOTOGRAPH, 1900s.
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A hand-tinted convex image of a patriotic couple standing in front of their flag-draped automobile; in an oval convex glass period frame. 13in
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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PATRIOTIC EAGLE SILK EMBROIDERY SOUVENIR.182 - PATRIOTIC EAGLE SILK EMBROIDERY SOUVENIR.
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Circa Late 19th/Early 20th century, likely made in Japan. The eagle form is raised/padded, has a glass blue eye, and stands on a shield with two flags
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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FAMILY RECORD/ADVERTISEMENT LITHOGRAPH, 1881.183 - FAMILY RECORD/ADVERTISEMENT LITHOGRAPH, 1881.
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"Allegorical Family Record," Published by the Moline Plow Co., Moline, Illinois, 1881. By Gies & Co. Lith. Buffalo, NY. A print with i...
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EDISON RECORDS ADVERTISEMENT POSTER.184 - EDISON RECORDS ADVERTISEMENT POSTER.
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"The New August Edison Records," featuring Albert Spalding "the Young American Violinist," and Nat M. Wills "the Well-known...
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ATLANTIC CITY BATHING BEAUTY PAGEANT PHOTOGRAPH, 1925.185 - ATLANTIC CITY BATHING BEAUTY PAGEANT PHOTOGRAPH, 1925.
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Inscribed in image at center: "Inter City Beauties - Atlantic City Pageant - 1925 No. 5"; and upper left, "Copyright Photo - 1925, At...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPH OF VIRGINIA CITY, 1914.186 - PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPH OF VIRGINIA CITY, 1914.
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"Virginia City, NEV, 1914." Inscribed in the image lower left: "T. G. Wohlbruck, 251 Post St., San Francisco." Showing mines/tai...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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PANORAMA VIEW OF NIAGARA FALLS.187 - PANORAMA VIEW OF NIAGARA FALLS.
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"Panorama View of Niagara Falls, River and Gorge, from Victoria Park, Canada." Copyrighted by David Ellis, Buffalo, NY. 57 3/4in. x 10in. ...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
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RAILROAD/COUNTY MAPS: NEBRASKA, IOWA, DAKOTA.188 - RAILROAD/COUNTY MAPS: NEBRASKA, IOWA, DAKOTA.
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CRAM, GEORGE F. (1842-1928), Printer and Engraver, Chicago. A Group of three c. late 19th century maps, divided into counties and townships, s
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RAILROAD & TOWNSHIP MAP: VERMONT/NEW HAMPSHIRE.189 - RAILROAD & TOWNSHIP MAP: VERMONT/NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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the c. 19th century map, "Vermont & New Hampshire," showing rail lines, townships, towns and cities. No engraver noted. 22 3/4in. x 17...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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RAILROAD MAP OF MEXICO.190 - RAILROAD MAP OF MEXICO.
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CRAM, GEORGE F. (1842-1928), Printer and Engraver, Chicago. The map, c. late 19th century, showing railroad lines, cities/towns, from the bott
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West Coast Harbors U.S. Survey Chart.191 - West Coast Harbors U.S. Survey Chart.
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BACHE, A. D. U.S. Coast Survey, Preliminary Survey of Harbors on the Western Coast of the United States. Printed by Wagner & McGuire, 1854....
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Kodak Baby Brownie Camera, with Two Misc.192 - Kodak Baby Brownie Camera, with Two Misc.
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The camera with box (box in fair condition); together with a Sawyer's View-Master Kodachrome box containing 11 "7 More Wonders of the World...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
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KETCHAM, HENRY "HANK" KING (1920-2001).193 - KETCHAM, HENRY "HANK" KING (1920-2001).
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Original art, Dennis the Menace "Private Practice" comic strip, signed by Ketcham in black marker u/l, and dated in pencil
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
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COLEMAN, RONALD CHARLES. 1891-1958.194 - COLEMAN, RONALD CHARLES. 1891-1958.
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A signed photograph (6" x 8" sight), a typed letter signed (8" x 6" sight), and a printed Samuel Goldwyn card (4 1/2" X 3 1...
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Barbara Stanwyck Signed Photograph.195 - Barbara Stanwyck Signed Photograph.
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STANWYCK, BARBARA. 1907-1990. Color photograph of Stanwyck wearing black tulle and pearl drop earrings, inscribed/signed: "To Mike-- Best Wishe...
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GROUP OF OCEAN LINER MEMORABILIA.196 - GROUP OF OCEAN LINER MEMORABILIA.
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Comprising a United States Lines glass pin-tray with logo, two handmade funnels, and a matchbook.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
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THREE OCEAN LINER BLANKETS, c. 1950s.197 - THREE OCEAN LINER BLANKETS, c. 1950s.
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Consisting of one United States Lines promenade steamer blanket (no logo), and two United States Lines stateroom steamer blankets printed with a 13in.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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GROUP OF OCEAN LINER EPHEMERA.198 - GROUP OF OCEAN LINER EPHEMERA.
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A miscellaneous grouping of United States Lines ephemera, including a sailing schedule, bag, steamer rug hire ticket book, bridge scoring pads
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
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GROUP OF OCEAN LINER RADIOGRAMS, LATE 1960s.199 - GROUP OF OCEAN LINER RADIOGRAMS, LATE 1960s.
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Comprising nine United States Lines ship-to-shore Radiograms, 1966 and 1968. Subjects include vaccination/quarantine status of passengers; a Lake Erie
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
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GROUP OF OCEAN LINER MENUS.200 - GROUP OF OCEAN LINER MENUS.
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Comprising United States Lines cruise menus, early to late 1960s, and one 1940. Approximately 12+ designs, duplicates of some (but different years); t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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