Books & Ephemera: Including Chapman Family Historical Documents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 Historical documents from the Chapman family are part of a collection related to Edward Mortimer Chapman (1862-1952), a Connecticut pastor, academic, author, and descendant of one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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Group of California History and Nature Titles (5).151 - Group of California History and Nature Titles (5).
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Group of 5 books on California history and nature: 1. LOOFBOUROW, LEON L. In Search of Gold's Gold: a Story of Continued Christian Pioneering in...
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Cowboy Life on the Western Plains, and Four Others.152 - Cowboy Life on the Western Plains, and Four Others.
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Group of four western novels and a memoir, early 20th century, all in Good condition: 1. BOWER, B. M. [B. M. SINCLAIR]. The Range Dwellers. New York:
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Three Westerns by Will James, incl. First Editions.153 - Three Westerns by Will James, incl. First Editions.
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Three Will James Western novels, including first editions, all illustrated by the author, one with dust jacket: JAMES, WILL. 1. Big-Enough. Cleveland
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HART, WILLIAM S.154 - HART, WILLIAM S.
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"Injun and Whitey" Strike Out for Themselves. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1921. First edition of this version. 8vo. Light brown c...
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BRAND, MAX.155 - BRAND, MAX.
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The Fighting Four, the Silvertip Story. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1944. 12mo. Light blue cloth, black-printed title, top edges yellow. Good; s...
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Four on California Subjects, incl. Carmel.156 - Four on California Subjects, incl. Carmel.
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All Fair-Good condition: 1. BOSTICK, DAISY F., and DOROTHEA CASTELHUN. Carmel at Work and Play. Carmel: The Seven Arts, 1925. First edition. 12mo. Ora
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JANSON: A DEFINITIVE COLLECTION.157 - JANSON: A DEFINITIVE COLLECTION.
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San Francisco: The Greenwood Press, 1954. 6 3/4in. x 9 3/4in. Cloth spine and paper over board, paper label. Limited edition of 350 copies printed by
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KAUFFMAN, RICHARD.158 - KAUFFMAN, RICHARD.
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A Portfolio of fifteen color prints from Gentle Wilderness: The Sierra Nevada. San Francisco: Sierra Club, n.d. 14 (of 15) prints are present. Signatu
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SEGALEN, VICTOR.159 - SEGALEN, VICTOR.
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Collection Coreenne Composee Sous La Direction de Victor Segalen a Peking. Paris: Georges Cres & Cie, 1914. Two volumes printed on Chinese paper...
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BEARDSLEY, AUBREY.160 - BEARDSLEY, AUBREY.
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Fifty Drawings by Aubrey Beardsley, Selected from the Collection Owned by Mr. H. S. Nichols. New York: H. S. Nichols, 1920. Published for subscribers
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The Charles M. Russell Book.161 - The Charles M. Russell Book.
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McCRACKEN, HAROLD. The Charles M. Russell Book, The Life and Work of the Cowboy Artist. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., 1957. Folio (13 3/4" ...
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Group of Misc. Art/Antiques Titles (4).162 - Group of Misc. Art/Antiques Titles (4).
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Three books on art, and one on antique fakes, Good: 1. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SCULPTURE. San Francisco: The California Palace of the Legion of Honor, 1
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Bernard Buffet: Lithographs 1952-1966.163 - Bernard Buffet: Lithographs 1952-1966.
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Catalogue compiled by Fernand Mourlot Publisher: Tudor Arts, Paris and New York Publication date: 1968 Binding: soft cover Missing four original color
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Four Titles on English Abbeys and Churches.164 - Four Titles on English Abbeys and Churches.
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All in Good condition: 1. GASQUET, ABBOT. The Greater Abbeys of England. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1908. Gilt-stamped leather, all edges g...
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Two Titles on Architecture.165 - Two Titles on Architecture.
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1. GOTCH, J. ALFRED. Early Renaissance Architecture in England, a Historical & Descriptive Account of the Tudor, Elizabethan, & Jacobean Per...
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The Art of the Poster, 1924, and Calder Animals, 4th ed.166 - The Art of the Poster, 1924, and Calder Animals, 4th ed.
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An as-is lot of two art books: 1. KAUFER, E. McKNIGHT. The Art of the Poster, Its Origin, Evolution & Purpose. London: Cecil Palmer, 1924. Poor ...
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Group of Italian Art Books/Catalogs (3).167 - Group of Italian Art Books/Catalogs (3).
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1. PAOLUCCI, ANTONIO. Luoghi dell'Arte Un percorso tra arte e storia nei piu grandi Musei europei. Milano: Gruppo Sanpaolo IMI, 2002. 4to, hardc...
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Two Italian Art/History Books on Venice and Europe.168 - Two Italian Art/History Books on Venice and Europe.
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BARBIERIE, GIUSEPPE, ET AL. 1. Le Venezie e L' Europa: Viaggi nel giardino del mondo. Cittadella: Biblos, 1997. Folio, hardcover. Very Good.
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GROUP OF CHILDREN'S POPUP BOOKS, 1930s.169 - GROUP OF CHILDREN'S POPUP BOOKS, 1930s.
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Collection of four Blue Ribbon Press popup books, including three illustrated by Harold Lentz: Jack the Giant Killer, 1933; Little Red Riding Hood, 19
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VICTORIAN GAME BOARD AND CHILDREN'S BOOK.170 - VICTORIAN GAME BOARD AND CHILDREN'S BOOK.
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Nellie Bly themed "Game of Round the World" illustrated board. 16 1/4in. x 16in. (opened). Condition: Game board surface is bright, good c...
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SHERMAN, HAROLD M.171 - SHERMAN, HAROLD M.
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1. Bases Full! New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1928. 2. Strike Him Out! New York: The Goldsmith Publishing Co., 1931. Toned, spine loose from signat...
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Group of Four Big Little Books.172 - Group of Four Big Little Books.
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Various Big Little Book titles, Poor to Good condition: 1. THE BUCCANEER. No. 1470. Paramount Pictures movie tie-in with photographic illustrations; n
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Mary Louise, by Edith Van Dyne (Baum/Sampson), 8 Vols.173 - Mary Louise, by Edith Van Dyne (Baum/Sampson), 8 Vols.
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VAN DYNE, EDITH [L. FRANK BAUM; EMMA SPEED SAMPSON]. Group of eight First Edition Mary Louise titles, the pseudonymous novels of Baum
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Children's Animal Books (5), 1920s-1930s.174 - Children's Animal Books (5), 1920s-1930s.
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Fair-Good condition: 1. ALMOND, LINDA STEVENS. Peter Rabbit's Birthday. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1921. Illustrated by J. L. G. 2.-3....
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Children's Animal Books (5), 1890s-1900s175 - Children's Animal Books (5), 1890s-1900s
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Fair-Good condition, one signed: 1. FABLES OF AESOP, COMPILED FROM THE BEST ACCEPTED SOURCES. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1899. With 60 line
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Children's Books, and Guest Book by Sahler (5).176 - Children's Books, and Guest Book by Sahler (5).
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All Fair-Good: 1. CINDERELLA. Chicago, New York: M. A. Donohue & Company, n.d. 24 color illustrations. 2. THE KING'S DAUGHTER AND OTHER STOR...
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Children's/Youth Titles, incl. Daniel Boone (5).177 - Children's/Youth Titles, incl. Daniel Boone (5).
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Fair-Good condition: 1. CODY, JOE. Three Boys in the Mountains. Detroit: The Sprague Publishing Company, 1907. Toning. 2. GULLIVER'S TRAVELS INT...
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[DANA, CHARLES ANDERSON. 1819-1897.]178 - [DANA, CHARLES ANDERSON. 1819-1897.]
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Portrait of the American journalist, editor, and former Assistant Secretary of War, printed by D. Appleton & Co., with printed signature. 1...
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GIBSON, ELIZABETH BORDLEY, 1777-1863; [WASHINGTON, GEORGE].179 - GIBSON, ELIZABETH BORDLEY, 1777-1863; [WASHINGTON, GEORGE].
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A pair of silhouette profiles of George and Martha Washington, with an accompanying, signed note that reads: "The within are profiles
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AUTOMOBILIA PHOTO AND ADVERTISEMENT.180 - AUTOMOBILIA PHOTO AND ADVERTISEMENT.
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A General Motors/Chevrolet Dealers Banquet photograph, Ambassador Hotel, March 18, 1924, by Weaver. Showing mostly dour gents at elaborately set table
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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