Buchanan, James [Mathew Carey].

James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed.

1825.

Autograph letter signed entirely in the hand of the 15th President of the United States, James Buchanan to Philadelphia publisher Mathew Carey. Addressed to Mathew Carey, the letter reads, “Lancaster 24 October 1825. Dear Sir, I have a favor to ask you which I feel assured you will grant. Your maxim, I know, both in publicContinue reading "James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed."

Eisenhower, Dwight D.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

Photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower in military uniform, boldly signed by him. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 17.75 inches by 14.75 inches. A very attractive signed photograph.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Mamie Doud Eisenhower; David Eisenhower.

Eisenhower Family Signed Photograph.

Photograph of the Eisenhower family, signed by Dwight D. and Mamie Eisenhower, their son and daughter-in-law and only grandchild. Inscribed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, “For Ken & Joyce Browne with best wishes Dwight D. Eisenhower,” and signed, “Mamie Doud Eisenhower.” Additionally inscribed by the Eisenhowers’ eldest son John and his wife Barbara, “To the BrownesContinue reading "Eisenhower Family Signed Photograph."

Linclon, Abraham; Designed and written by W.H. Pratt. Lithograph by A. Hageboeck.

Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Typographic Portrait.

Davenport, Iowa: 1865.

Original typographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln composed of his Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19 inches. An exceptional piece, a rare and desirable piece of Americana.

Gardner, Alexander. [Abraham Lincoln].

Abraham Lincoln Portrait.

c. 1860.

Rare original painting of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. After a photograph by Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner. Scottish photographer Alexander Gardner immigrated to the United States in 1856 where he became best known for his photographs of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, and the execution of the conspiratorsContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Portrait."

Office of the Floridian & Journal.

The Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the General Assembly of Florida, at Its Eleventh Session, Begun and Held at the Capitol, in the City of Tallahassee, on Monday, November 18, 1861.

Tallahassee: Printed by Dyke & Carlisle, 1862.

Rare first edition documenting the acts and resolutions passed by the General Assembly of Florida in the first year of the American Civil War. Octavo, disbound. In very good condition. Scarce and desirable.

Dana, James (Jonathan Edwards).

The “Examination of the Late Rev’d President Edwards’s Enquiry on Freedom of Will,” Continued.

New Haven: Printed for Thomas and Samuel Green, 1773.

First edition of American Protestant clergyman James Dana’s second published response to Jonathan Edwards’ Inquiry into the Modern Prevailing Notions of the Freedom of the Will, preceded by Dana’s prior examination of the same subject published anonymously in 1770. Octavo, original three-quarter period calf over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, morocco spine labels,Continue reading "The “Examination of the Late Rev’d President Edwards’s Enquiry on Freedom of Will,” Continued."

Truman, Harry S.

Harry Truman Signed Photograph.

1957.

Large black and white photograph of the Senate Committee investigation headed by Harry Truman into the $40 million contract for wartime planes with Howard Hughes and Henry J. Kaiser, lengthily inscribed by Truman, “To my good friend and Committee Councilor Charles Patrick Clark, with kindest regards and happy memories of a most important day inContinue reading "Harry Truman Signed Photograph."

Eisenhower, Dwight D. and Herbert Hoover.

Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph.

Rare original photograph of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Herbert Hoover and Iowan Governor William Beardsley seated in an automobile which was part of the August 1954 Iowa State Fair Parade. Boldly signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Herbert Hoover, and inscribed by Beardsley, “For the Ken Brownes, Wm. S. Beardsley,”Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Herbert Hoover dated April 25,Continue reading "Herbert Hoover and Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Photograph."

Fowler, William Worthington.

Ten Years In Wall Street; Or, Revelations of Inside Life and Experience on ‘Change.

Hartford: Worthington, Dust & Co, 1870.

Rare first edition of this classic work on Wall Street and the personalities involved in that history. Octavo, bound in buckram, gilt titles to the spine, frontispiece, illustrated by Arthur Lumley. In very good condition. Scarce, with only two examples appearing at auction in the last eighty years.

Jones, John.

Plain Concise Practical Remarks, on the Treatment of Wounds and Fractures.

Philadelphia: Robert Bell, 1776.

Exceptionally rare edition of the first surgical work by an American and printed in North America. Octavo, bound in nineteenth century three quarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, frontispiece. Jones’ work was the accepted guide to surgical practice during the American Revolutionary War” G&M 2155; Austin 1843; Evans 15100Continue reading "Plain Concise Practical Remarks, on the Treatment of Wounds and Fractures."

Gilman, Charlotte Perkins.

Human Work.

New York : McClure, Phillips & Co, 1904.

First edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s ground breaking work and what she considered “her greatest work” (New York Times). Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To a friend of mine and of progress, Alva Adams, with good will of the author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1905.” The recipient Alva AdamsContinue reading "Human Work."

Reagan, Ronald and Nancy.

Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

Original photograph of President Ronald Reagan, First Lady Nancy Reagan and their two children: Ronald Jr. and Patti. Signed by the Presidential couple below each of their portraits, “Ronald Reagan” and “Nancy Reagan.” Double matted and framed, the photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 13.5 inches. InContinue reading "Signed Family Photograph of Ronald and Nancy Reagan."

Doughty, James and Thomas.

The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports.

Philadelphia: J. and T. Doughty, 1830-33.

First edition of “The first color-plate sporting book printed in America”(Grolier/Henderson). Quarto, 3 volumes. bound in contemporary half morocco over marbled boards, top edge gilt. Three engraved titles, 2 engraved portraits, and 57 lithographic plates after Thomas Doughty and others (comprising 53 hand-colored lithographs, one colored etching, two uncolored engravings and one uncolored wood-engraving), 17Continue reading "The Cabinet of Natural History and American Rural Sports."

Borglum, Gutzon (Abraham Lincoln).

Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

1907.

Photograph signed and dated “Gutzon Borglum 1907.” The photograph taken by Borglum shows his marble bust of Abraham Lincoln. On February 6, 1908, the President’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, wrote to Borglum regarding the bust as, “the most extraordinarily good portrait of my father I have ever seen.” The sculpture is on display in the CryptContinue reading "Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph of a Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

Stowe, Harriet Beecher.

Harriet Beecher Stowe Signed Photograph.

Photograph of Harriet Beecher Stowe, boldly signed by her. The photograph is a portrait by Hastings, showing her in profile. Signed on the mount below the image. The photograph measures 5.5 inches by 1.5 inches. Matted and framed.

Truman, Harry S. and Bess.

Harry and Bess Truman Signed Postage Stamps Sheet.

Complete 9 inches by 10 inches full sheet of fifty United States three-cent postage stamps depicting the White House and honoring the sesquicentennial of Washington D.C. Boldly signed by Harry and Bess Truman, “To Mike Zebniak From Harry Truman” and “Bess W. Truman”. Matted and framed the entire piece measures 17 inches by 18 inches.

Smith, Samuel Francis.

Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee.

Autograph transcription of the first four stanzas of the American patriotic song My Country ‘Tis of Thee, which served as one of the de facto national anthems of the United States before the official adoption of The Star Spangled Banner in 1931. Transcribed and signed by lyricist Samuel Francis Smith all in his hand, “MyContinue reading "Autograph Transcription Signed of My Country ‘Tis of Thee."

Goldberg, Isaac; Introduction by George Gershwin.

Tin Pan Alley.

New York: The John Day Company, 1930.

First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed “Sincerely George Gershwin” on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active atContinue reading "Tin Pan Alley."

Hamilton, Alexander.

Observations on Certain Documents Contained in No.V & VI of “The History of the United States for the Year 1796,” in which the Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is Fully Refuted.

Philadelphia: John Bioren for John Fenno, 1797.

Rare first edition of one of the major causes célèbres in American governmental history. Octavo, bound in contemporary morocco, marbled endpapers. In near fine condition. This first edition of 1797 is rare as it was bought up by the Hamilton family in an effort to suppress it, but was ultimately reprinted in 1800 by Hamilton’s political enemies. HousedContinue reading "Observations on Certain Documents Contained in No.V & VI of “The History of the United States for the Year 1796,” in which the Charge of Speculation against Alexander Hamilton, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is Fully Refuted."

Jefferson, Thomas.

The Proceedings of the Government of the United States in Maintaining the Public Right to the Beach of the Missisipi [sic], adjacent to New-Orleans, against the Intrusion of Edward Livingston.

New York: Ezra Sergeant, 1812.

First edition, one of only 250 copies printed for Jefferson to distribute to senators, congressman and other political figures. Octavo, original wrappers, frontispiece map. Some wear to the wrappers, light dampstaining. Housed in a custom half calf clamshell box. Exceptionally rare.

Bush, C. Fred. Edited Slightly by Barbara Bush (George Bush).

C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life.

New York: Doubleday, 1984.

First edition of First Lady Barbara Bush’s children’s book about the adventures of White House dog C. Fred Bush. Large octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with photographs throughout. Inscribed by Barbara Bush, “To Edna Pryn – With love and affection to a dear friend – Warmly – Barbara Bush” and President George Bush, “WithContinue reading "C. Fred’s Story: A Dog’s Life."

Villard, Fanny Garrison .

William Lloyd Garrison on Non-Resistance. Together with a Personal Sketch By His Daughter Fanny Garrison Villard and a Tribute by Leo Tolstoi.

The Nations Press Printing Co, 1924.

First edition of this tribute to the prominent abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. Inscribed on the front free endpaper, “Mildred L. Wood May 30, 1925 From Mrs. Villard.” Fanny Garrison Villard was a co-founder (with her son) of the NAACP and active in women’s suffrage and peace movements. She was the daughterContinue reading "William Lloyd Garrison on Non-Resistance. Together with a Personal Sketch By His Daughter Fanny Garrison Villard and a Tribute by Leo Tolstoi."

Stuart, Gilbert. [George Washington].

George Washington Portrait.

Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart, American School, late 19th century oil on canvas portrait of President George Washington, after the Athaneum portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Housed in a Victorian giltwood frame with floral carved corner ornaments and oval opening. The entire piece measures 35 inches by 40 inches. An exceptional piece.