Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

The Sinkalogas. Etching of a sailing ship by Don Swann, whose work is found in permanent collections of major museums. He is especially known for his

Frederic Remington and Charles Dana Gibson. "Artists' proofs" labels attached to each of four color prints: 1) Remington's "E...

Andrew Wyeth. American painter. Boxed portfolio "Four Seasons," 1962, comprising twelve prints made from the plates of the originals and n...

Seagulls following boat on truck. Driver looking behind him, as a dozen seagulls are poised over the boat. Fine.

Of course, not all gorillas are shy. Explains one anthropologist to another, both in jungle outfits, as they observe a gorilla with gleeful expression

Indian Actor. In office of Rialto Theatrical Agency, an Indian with long cloak bearing Indian designs and feather standing upright in his hair, states

Scene outside Igloo. Eskimo mother motioning small child to come inside, while child says, "Why can't I stay out until it gets dark?" ...

Outside Wigwam. Lecherous Indian looking out from wigwam entrance at a young Indian maiden, who says, "I only hope he isn't one of those In...

Cave Man Couple. Looking admiringly at their son, who is chasing a young girl holding a large club. The father says, "He's starting to noti...

Smoke Signals. As an Indian sends smoke signals while seated in front of a fire, an Indian standing behind him asks, "How many words per minute...

One-Man-Band plays Wagner. As "Prof. Bellog's One Man Band" (as described on the drum) approaches a street corner, the two ladies near...

I rather like this kind of work. So comments a prisoner, swinging a sledge hammer in the prison yard. Very fine.

In an Indian Village. An Indian is seated in front of his wigwam, a large decorated pot before him. Explaining to another Indian, he says, "I m...

Lester G. Hornby. American painter, represented by work in leading libraries. Signature on white card, with ink sketch of the artist at work. He has a

A Guide to Figure Drawing. By G.E. Hicks. Combined textbook and art supply catalogue, c. 1880, 67 pp., pub. by Downey, London, 7th ed. Numerous illus.

U.S. Senate Chambers. Large, unusual print, 33 x 41, of about 71 Senatorial portraits (plus several with their backs to camera). C. 1846. Balcony fill

Workingmen, Read! Broadside, 1888, 5 x 9, exhorting, "Workmen, Vote for Your Friend." Urging workers to vote for Luther F. McKinney, whose...

Thomas Nast. Political cartoonist, on staff of Harper's Weekly for many years; his work a strong influence on political events. L.S., 1882, 1 p....

Member Pass. Group of 14 cards, about 3 x 4, of House of Representatives and Senate, 1914-1956, variously, for admission of visitors to sessions of th

Republican Ticket. Mini broadside, New Hampshire, undated, for "Joseph A. Gilmore for Governor... Daniel Marry for Representative for Congress....

Political History. Group of five items: 1) Cartoon of Lincoln from New York Illustrated News, Mar. 22, 1861, 71/2 x 11, entitled "The President...

Daniel Webster. A.L.S. to Webster, Philadelphia, 1852, informing him on behalf of the "Webster Association" if he will consent to being an...

Governors. Group of four items: 1) Gov. James Byrnes, T.L.S., 1951. Later Supreme Court Justice. 2) Alfred E. Smith, T.L.S., 1921, on U.S. Trucking le

Maine Congressman. Richard Cutts, a Democrat who served several terms in House. L.S., Mar. 9, 1809, to his family in Saco, Maine, 11/4 pp. He has deci

Father Coughlin. T.L.S., 1936, of the "Radio Priest," to The New York Times, relative to a national newspaper. He did, in fact, start his ...

Political Leaders. Group of five items: 1) Sen. Hiram L. Fong of Hawaii, signed photo, 8 x 10, inscription and signature in blank margin. With separat

Hamilton Fish. Governor of N.Y., Senator, Representative, and Secretary of State under Grant. A.L.S., Newgate, 1891, 2 pp., sending thanks for volume

Hamilton Fish. Excellent signature as Secretary of State, on citizenship document for Mary Bayley, 1875. 12 x 171/2, embossed seal. Original light fol

Strom Thurmond. One of the longest-serving Senators in the U.S. Senate. T.L.S., 1958, on official letterhead, answering a query as to who was the most

The President's Cabinet. Group of seven signatures: 1) John M. Hay, Lincoln's Private Secretary from 1860-65, later Secretary of State and a...

Politics. Group of eleven signatures, c. 1900. 1) Speakers of House John McCormick and D.B. Henderson. 2) Sens. W.A. Hanna, M.S. Quay, and Chauncey M.

Lindbergh as Politician. Vintage photo from newspaper files of Lindy at microphone addressing "America First" isolationist rally at N.Y.C....

The Victorian Era in America. Collection of 66 journals, periodicals and catalogues, plus 5 abstracts and miscellaneous items. An eclectic assemblage

Specialty Titles. Group of nine titles, 1863-84, representing a wide range of serials: 1) Railway Times and Joint-Stock Chronicle, London, Feb. 15 and

In Celebration of 300th Anniversary. Of New York City. For Oct. 25, 1964 event, silk moiré-covered portfolio with gilt trim bookmark, enclosing...

Pamphlet Collection. Comprehensive group of 39 different titles, 1837-1887, on a multitude of subjects from diverse fields: navigation, academia, rail

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly. Lot of 15 issues of Harper's Weekly's competitor. From July 7, 1888 issue - on Battle of Gettysurg's 25...

Niles Weekly Register. Group of 4 issues, Jan. 17, 24, 31, and Feb. 7, 1824. Presidential news, letter from John Adams, John Quincy Adams nominated fo

1800-1838 Magazines. Group of seven: 1) New York Missionary Magazine, 1800, Vol. 1, No. 2, 84 pp., cover lacking, foxing, toned. Fair. 2) The Ladies G

Baptist Memorial & Monthly Report. Lot of 42 issues, 1848-51, many with engraved frontispiece. About 30 pp. each, illustrated cover. Most with e...

World War I. Three issues of the popular illustrated weekly magazine Leslie's, with much World War I content. Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17, 191...

World War I Humor. Group of eight items: 1) Four issues of Fragments, English magazine, 30 pp. each. Many full-page cartoons. 2) Three issues of Gas A

Henry Ford. Organizer and President of Ford Motor Company from 1903, once the world's largest, with over 100,000 employees. Document of 14 typew...

Singer Sewing Machine. Lot of 64 manuscript letters, 1862-72, of which 46 are Civil War date, and 36 on fancy letterhead. From Toronto, Canada (24), M

Frank Gannett. Newspaper publisher, owning a chain of papers and other communication media. T.L.S. on his printed letterhead, Nov. 27, 1955, to Hamilt

Treasury Certificate. 1790, itemizing holdings from 1785 to 1789, signed by patriot Peter Colt. Choice signature, decorative all-around border.

Polish 5 Zloty Receipt. 1869, partly printed, 41/4 x 6. Six-pointed star cancel at lower right, below manuscript. Very fine and interesting.

Notgeld. Seven pieces, various denominations, of German post-World War I currency. This set, 1921, vivid colors, 21/2 x 41/4, each note with name of t

Notgeld. 500 mark note, printed on silk in bright colors, Bielefeld, Germany, 1922, 31/4 x 51/2. Imprinted with small anti-Semitic caricatures, includ

Checks. Group of six, Civil War dates, each with large, attractive vignette and revenue stamp. One check with edge wear, others very fine. With invoic