Albany, N.Y. Western Stair Case, Capitol Building. Postcard
Portland, Maine: Hugh C. Leighton Co., 1908. divided back postcard; used, with 1908 cancellation; light edge, tips wear, very good condition.
History
New State Normal College, Albany, N.Y. & New Educational Bldg. Albany, N.Y. Postcard
New York & Chicago: A.C. Bosselman, 1910. divided back postcard; used, with 1910 cancellation; light edge, tips wear, very good condition.
The American Dream the Death of Bessie Smith Fam and Yam Three Plays By Edward Albee
New York: Dramatists Play Service Inc., 1962. F. 88 pages; inscribed and signed on the front endpaper, "For Sandy Darrah Edward Albee (on the street-E.H.)"; black and white illustrated frontispiece of a scene from The American Dream; Edward Albee (b. 1928) American dramatist and theatrical producer, best known for Who's.....
The Old Stone House; or, The Patriot's Fireside.
New York: M.W. Dodd, 1848. F. 143 pages; frontispiece illustration of 'The Old Stone House'; the author notes in the Preface: "...object of the following volume is to inspire the young reader with the spirit of patriotism, to render him familiar with some of the elementary principles of the science.....
C. 1880 Cabinet Card Albumen Photograph of a Portrait of Alexander Pope By Stroefer & Kirchner
New York: Stroefer & Kirchner, 1880. F. Photograph of a portrait of Alexander Pope (1688-1744) English poet and satirist, regarded as the epitome of English neoclassicism, member of the Scriblerus Club; part of Bruckmann's Potrait Collection; not dated, circa 1880 albumen process; little wear to tips & edges of mount;.....
Alexandr Isaakovich Rusakov 1898- 1952
Leningrad: Kamalog, 1957. Exhibition catalog for this 20th century Russian artist; biography, list of works, followed by 16 black and white plate pages; text entirely in Cyrillic; some wear & chipping to soft cover self-wraps; good condition, good reference to this artist & his works.
Early 20th century "Hand Made American League Perfectos Title and Design By Alfonso Rios & Co." Cigar Label
Alfonso Rios & Co., 1920. Baseball-motif, boldly printed in gold and black on white; approx. 4 1/2" x 14" overall size, the artwork at center about 1/3 that; no date, early 20th century, circa 1920; light wear, one corner with old discoloration; very good condition and a nice baseball history.....
Photographic Stereoview Linden Avenue Gardin D'Essai Algiers Africa
New York: Underwood. Sepia-toned real-photo stereoptical view of this tree-lined boulevard, leading into the gardens, folk strolling away from the camera; no Underwood card number; photographer's identifiers on card at edges; no date, circa 1890; older "split-image" type of stereo; clear and with good detail; some edge, tips wear and.....
The Greatest: My Own Story Uncorrected First Proof
New York - London: Random House, 1975. F. 304 pages; the career of "The Greatest"; tracks Ali from his days as a sophisticated amateur boxer in Louisville to his Olympic and subsequent professional career; original tall red paper wraps, about 5 1/2" x 9 1/2", some light edge, tips wear;.....
Notes of a Revolutionary
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1982. F. 343 pages, translator's notes, glossary; "First Edition" stated on copyright page; warmly signed andinscribed by the translator Guy Daniels, on the front endpaper; with an introduction by Susan Jacoby; "...one man's refusal to be bound by the old terms of the contract of.....
1900 5 Receipts Signed By Union Leader Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor to Thomas A. Myers Secretary of Union No. 161
Washington, D.C. American Federation of Labor, 1900. F. Single-sided printed receipts; giving the amounts paid to Myers, by the AFL, varying amounts from 10 to 41 dollars; each receipt filled in manuscript and signed by Frank Morrison, who at this time in his career identifies himself after his name as.....
Birds in London By W.H. Hudson, F.Z.S. Illustrated By Bryan Hook, A.D. McCormick and from Photographs from Nature By R.B. Lodge. In a Signed Cuneo Leather Binding.
London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1898. F. xvi + 339 pages; useful index at back; black and white illustrated frontispiece and other illustrations within; William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) a naturalized British citizen, Argentine-born author and naturalist, "...His carefully crafted and precise prose has a poetic quality which appeals.....
Reef Village; or, What a Few Can Do
Boston: American Tract Society, 1865. 168 pages; one tissue-guarded color plate frontispiece, a few more black and white plates interspersed within the text; story of a drunken-boat race and the sad consequences; original publishers' cloth, gilt spine titles, dulled; slight edge, tips wear; some foxing; very good condition.
Circa 1950 8" x 10" Glossy Black and White Photograph of a Perspective Drawing of the East Hampton Dune Apts. Charles A. Wood Architect 206 Roanoke Ave. Riverhead New York
Riverhead New York: Charles A. Wood Architect, 1950. F. The architect's name and address in the photo, printed at lower right; photograph finished in very high gloss; paper a little toned; light wear; not dated, circa 1950; in very good condition.
1989 - 1993 Group of 8 Issues of the North Shore Journal, the Fabled Past Articles
Locust Valley Long Island New: The North Shore Journal, 1989. F. Eight issues of this periodical, average 8 pages each; with single-feature articles, which concentrate text and black and white illustrated historical coverage on a particular aspect of Long Island's north shore history: H.D. Gibson and the Fair (World's Fair.....
1896 - 1905 Group of Manuscript Billheads for Orders Received from J.E. Elliott of Hollisterville Pennsylvania, Salem School District, for Various Supplies
Pennsylvania: Various, 1896. F. Group of seven billheads addressed to J.E. Elliott; from the Scranton Packing Co., (with 1/4" x 1" edge-chip); the Pennsylvania School Journal (double-sided, much advertisement); Christopher Sower Co; F.S. Bixler Dry Goods; Pennsylvania Baking Co.; Rice, Levy & Co. and (undated) Durland, Thompson Shoe Co.; average.....
1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship Wyoming from Liverpool for a Cargo of Bicarbonate Of Soda & Ash Imported By Yarnall & Trimble (with) Attached Additional Shipping Documents
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 24 May, 1862 for the ship Wyoming; Burton, master; sailing from Liverpool; bringing in a cargo of bicarbonate and soda ash in various casks. The goods were imported by Yarnall & Trimble.....
1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for Barque Irma from Trinidad De Cuba
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 16 April 1862 for the Barque Irma, H. Wortinger, master, sailing from Trinidad de Cuba. The goods were imported by S. Morris Waln & Co, who brought in hogsheads and barrels of.....
1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship Lancaster from Liverpool for a Cargo of Soda Ash Imported By Yarnall & Trimble
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated April, 1862 for the ship Lancaster; Decan, master; sailing from Liverpool; bringing in a cargo of 1730 pounds of soda ash. The goods were imported by Yarnall & Trimble and are listed.....
1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Brig Emma from Bremen, Captain Marckmeister, Master for a Cargo of Glass Ware & Toys Imported By Marxsen & Witte
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 28th September, 1862 for the Brig Emma; Marckmeister, master; sailing from Bremen; bringing in a cargo of cases of toys & glass ware. The goods were imported by Marxsen & Witte and.....
1862 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Schooner Daniel Townsend from Trinidad De Cuba, Captain Townsend, Master for a Cargo of Molasses Imported By S. & W. Welsh
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1862. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 26th April, 1862 for the Schooner Daniel Townsend; Townsend, master; sailing from Trinidad de Cuba; bringing in a cargo of molasses. The goods were imported by S. & W. Welsh and are.....
1863 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Ship Oswingo (with) Attached Liverpool Shipping Document
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1863. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 12 June 1863 for the Ship Oswingo, Henry Card, master, sailing from Liverpool England. The goods were imported by S. Baldwin & Co, who brought in 10 frames, five thousand single sheets.....
1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Brig Albert from Havana, Irvine, Master Imported By Augustus Merino
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated July 1864 for the Brig "Albert" Irvine, master, sailing from Havana; bringing in a case of Spanish Peas & codfish. The goods were imported by Augustus Merino, listed in the packages and.....
1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Brig Altabela from Cardenas, Reed, Master Imported By John Mason & Co.
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated 29th July 1864 for the Brig "Altabela" Reed, master, sailing from Cardenas; bringing in hogsheads and barrels of molasses. The goods were imported by John Mason & Co. and listed in the.....
1864 Port of Philadelphia Manuscript & Printed Bill of Lading Entry of Merchandise Customs Duties for the Bark Princess Alexandra, from Rio De Janeiro for a Cargo of Coffee Imported By John Mason Co.
Philadelphia, PA: Not Published, 1864. F. Bill of lading & Entry of Merchandise form, completed in manuscript. Dated March, 1864 for the Bark Princess Alexandra; sailing from Rio de Janeiro; bringing in a cargo of 1420 bags of coffee. Also noted are 'ten dozen rosewood' although this item is lined-through;.....