- VOJTECH PREISSIG (1873-1944), "BLUE
VOJTECH PREISSIG (1873-1944), "BLUE BIRD," 1903, ETCHING AND AQUATINT WITH HANDCOLORING ON WOVEVojtech Preissig(1873-1944)"Blue Bird," 1903Etching and aquatint with handcoloring on wove paper laid to paperboardSigned, dated, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at right: V. Pr
- AUDUBON, John James (1785-1852) et al,
AUDUBON, John James (1785-1852) et al, after
A group of 10 octavo-format prints, comprising:
1) Great Horned Owl (Plate 39)
2) Arctic Ground Finch (Plate 194)
3) Common Pine-finch (Plate 199)
4) Canadian Woodpecker (Plate 258)
5) Hairy Woodpecker (Plate 262)
6) Cock of the Plains (Plate 297)
7) Sharp-tailed Grouse (Plate 298)
8) Musk Rat Musquash (Plate XIII)
9) Jumping Mouse (Plate LXXXV)
10) Musk Ox (Plate CXL)
Together, 10 lithographs in color, some with hand-coloring, ca 19th-century or later, each visible area approximately 9 1/2 x 6-in. or smaller, condition generally very good, all similarly matted and framed (unexamined out of frame).
- WORDSWORTH, William. The Complete Poetical
WORDSWORTH, William. The Complete Poetical Works of William Wordsworth. Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1910.
10 volumes, octavo. Engraved frontispieces with hand-coloring. Contemporary brown morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut. LIMITED EDITION, the "Large-Paper Edition."
- [LINCOLN] -- BEVERIDGE, Albert. Abraham
[LINCOLN] -- BEVERIDGE, Albert. Abraham Lincoln 1809-1858. Boston & New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928.
4 volumes, octavo. Photogravure frontispieces with hand-coloring, numerous illustrations. Contemporary half burgundy morocco gilt. (Some minor chipping to spine ends.)
LIMITED EDITION, number 173 of 1,000 copies of the "Manuscript Edition." WITH AN ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT LEAF by Beveridge in pencil window-mounted and bound into volume I.
- DeKOCK, Charles Paul. The Works of Charles
DeKOCK, Charles Paul. The Works of Charles Paul DeKock. Boston, London & Paris: The Frederick J. Quinby Company, 1902.
25 volumes, octavo. Engraved frontispieces and plates, most with hand-coloring. Contemporary half green morocco gilt, spines elaborately decorated with red morocco onlays, top edge gilt, others uncut. LIMITED EDITION, number 948 of 1,000 copies.
- PRESCOTT, William. The Works of William
PRESCOTT, William. The Works of William H. Prescott. Philadelphia & London: J. B. Lippincott Company, ca 1904.
22 volumes, octavo. Engraved frontispieces and plates (a few with hand-coloring). Contemporary half tan morocco gilt, green morocco onlays on spines, top edge gilt, others uncut. LIMITED EDITION, number 18 of 250 copies of the "Aztec Edition."
WITH AN ORIGINAL ALS BOUND IN: Prescott, William. Autograph letter signed ("W. H. Prescott"), to publisher Ticknor. Pepperell, 23 September 1848. Writing about a translation of his work: "As I have but one copy of the Spanish translation of my works, I am worry it is not in my power to accommodate you with a set."
- John P. Weber
(British, 1750-1793)
A
John P. Weber
(British, 1750-1793)
A Fiatooka, or Moral in Tongataboo; The Natchez, a Ceremony in Honor of the King's Son, in Toongataboo; and A View of Aanamooka (three works)
engravings with hand coloring
- After James Pollard
(British, 1792-1867)
Chances
After James Pollard
(British, 1792-1867)
Chances of the Steeple Chase, 1826 (a set of eight)
aquatint engravings with hand-coloring
published by Lewis & Johnson, 96 Cheapside, London
Image: 14 x 18 3/4 inches.
- COLLECTION OF JEWELRY INTEREST BOOKS
COLLECTION OF JEWELRY INTEREST BOOKS Collection of Jewelry Interest Books, comprising: Nicholson, Nicholas B.A. (ed.) "Jewels of the Romanovs: Treasures of the Russian Imperial Court" [signed by author], Keay, Anna "The Crown Jewels", Adams, Noel "Bright Lights in the Dark Ages", Hill, Gerard "Faberge and the Russian Master Goldsmiths", Loring, John "Tiffany Jewels", Dubin, Lois "Arctic Transformations", Christie's "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor", Mascetti, Daniela (et al) "Earrings", Vilimkova, Milada "Egyptian Jewelry", Buranelli, Vincent "Gold: An Illustrated History", Holcomb, Melanie (ed.) "The Body Transformed", Coffin, Sarah D. "Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels". Largest: 12" H x 9.5" W. Keywords: Books, Library, Literature, Reading
- MAP, J. COLTON J. Colton (American,
MAP, J. COLTON J. Colton (American, Publisher), Map of California with Inset of San Francisco, 1855, engraving with hand coloring, overall (with frame): 24.25"h x 21.75"w
- PRINT, PIERRE-JOSEPH REDOUTE Pierre-Joseph
PRINT, PIERRE-JOSEPH REDOUTE Pierre-Joseph Redoute (French, 1759-1840), "Pancratium Declinatum," from "Les Liliacees," engraving with coloring, published 1802-1816, Paris, France, image: 20.5" h x 13.5"w, overall (with frame): 29.25"h x 22"w. Provenance: Washington Square Gallery (Philadelphia, PA).
- PRINT, PIERRE-JOSEPH REDOUTE Pierre-Joseph
PRINT, PIERRE-JOSEPH REDOUTE Pierre-Joseph Redoute (French, 1759-1840), "Pancratium Amboinense," from "Les Liliacees," engraving with coloring, published 1802-1816, Paris, France, image: 20.5" h x 13.5"w, overall (with frame): 29.25"h x 22"w. Provenance: Washington Square Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.