Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features three models in black Givenchy gowns by Riccardo Tischi and Sophia atContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary (John Galliano)

Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration titled “Blood and Grommets” features three models on the runway of the DiorContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features supermodel Mariacarla Boscono wearing Givenchy by Tischi at the Musee Bourdelle. InContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed.

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Original ink and watercolor painting by American illustrator Hilary Knight. Titled, ‘Silver Bangles Thick and Thin’, the painting depicts ‘N. Emily’, a character Knight created to embody a typical Neiman Marcus customer for 24 double-page fashion spreads published in The Book, Neiman Marcus’ monthly magazine for two years in the late 1990s. In fine condition.Continue reading "Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed."

Gehry, Frank; Foreword Henry N. Cobb

The Architecture of Frank Gehry.

New York : Rizzoli Publishers, 1986.

First edition of this early monograph of the work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the architect on the half-title page, “To Frank Pierson Frank O. Gehry.” The recipient Frank Pierson was a renowned Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Dog Day Afternoon (along with the Academy-nominated CatContinue reading "The Architecture of Frank Gehry."

Yeager, Chuck

Chuck Yeager Signed Glamorous Glennis III F-15 Aircraft Model.

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Model of the Glamorous Glennis III F-15 speed of sound aircraft, boldly signed by pilot Chuck Yeager. The piece measures 16 inches in length, 10 inches in height and 12 inches in width. In fine condition.

Lincoln, Abraham

Abraham Lincoln Relief Bust.

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Rare cast metal relief portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. Housed in a custom circular frame with gilt decorative floral reliefs. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.

Todd, Frank Morton

The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press, 1921.

Complete first edition set of the most extensive review of the 1915 San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition ever written. Quartos, five volumes, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers. With 600 illustrations from photographs, including 61 color plates. Near fine in the scarce original paper jackets which are in goodContinue reading "The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal"

Schadeberg, Jürgen

Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi Silver Gelatin Print Signed.

1953.

Rare silver gelatin print of Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi. Signed by the photographer Jurgen Schadeberg below the image and inscribed by him on the verso, “Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi. Joh’burg 1953 Jurgen Schadberg.” Benni Banjo, also known as ‘Gwigwi’, was a multi-talented clarinet, alto saxophone player, band leader, showman and clown. Gwigwi was leader of the Harlem Swingsters inContinue reading "Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi Silver Gelatin Print Signed."

Lord Byron. Drawings by Chalon, Leslie, Harding, Herbert, Meadows, Stephanoff, E. Corbould, Fanny Corbaux, Jenkins & Westall. Engraved under the Superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath

Heath’s Illustrations to the Works of Lord Byron, From Drawings by The First Artists.

London : A. Fullarton, And Co, c.1830.

Finely bound example of the poems of Lord Byron, each accompanied by a period engraving. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco over decorative boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised gilt bands, inner dentelles, all edges gilt, frontispiece engraved portrait of Lord Byron. Illustrated with 36 full page engraved plates. In very goodContinue reading "Heath’s Illustrations to the Works of Lord Byron, From Drawings by The First Artists."

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."

Neutra, Richard [Adlai Stevenson]

Survival Through Design.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1954.

First edition of this work by one of the great modernist architects of the twentieth century. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Adlai Stevenson hope and inspiration of his countrymen cordially Richard Neutra 54.” The recipient, Adlai Ewing Stevenson, was an American politician and diplomat notedContinue reading "Survival Through Design."

Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Gilt Bronze Relief Portrait.

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Original gilt bronze relief portrait of Charles Dickens. Framed. The entire piece measures 14.5 inches by 12 inches. In near fine condition. A unique example.

Ruscha, Ed [Edward]

Every Building on the Sunset Strip.

Los Angeles : Edward Ruscha, 1966.

First edition, second issue. Small octavo, original stiff self-wrappers, original slipcase. Inscribed by the artist on the title page, “For John Ed Ruscha.” One continuous accordion-fold page composed of glued paper segments with black-and-white photographs of every building on the sunset strip. Fine in a fine slipcase. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. AnContinue reading "Every Building on the Sunset Strip."

Gehl, Jan

Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space.

New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987.

Early printing of this “thoughtful, beautiful, and enlightening work” (Jane Jacobs). Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by the author on the half-title page, “Keep up the good work and greetings from Jan Gehl Copenhagen 20.01.2015.” In near fine condition. Translated by Jo Koch.

Schola Italica Artis Pictoriae sive Tabulae insigniores in Romanis Pinacothecis Adservatae.

Rome : Petri Pauli Montagnani-Mirabili, 1806.

Rare first edition of Schola Italica Artis Pictoriae sive Tabulae insigniores in Romanis Pinacothecis Adservatae. Folio, bound in three quarters morocco, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised bands, fine engraved pictorial title and 39 plates. In very good condition. Rare.

Socci, P.B. (Anthony Perkins)

Anthony Perkins Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American actor Anthony Perkins from a scene from the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho. Signed by Anthony Perkins. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawingContinue reading "Anthony Perkins Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Yul Brynner)

Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Russian-born film and stage actor Yul Brynner. Boldly signed by Yul Brynner. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. In fine condition. The drawing measures 10 inchesContinue reading "Yul Brynner Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Richard Burton)

Richard Burton Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of legendary actor Richard Burton as Hamlet. Signed by Richard Burton. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5 inches.

Socci, P.B. (Ingrid Bergman)

Ingrid Bergman Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of Academy Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman as Joan of Arc. Signed by Ingrid Bergman. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5Continue reading "Ingrid Bergman Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Anthony Quinn)

Anthony Quinn Signed Artist’s Sketch.

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Signed graphite P.B. Socci portrait of Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn. Signed by Anthony Quinn to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches byContinue reading "Anthony Quinn Signed Artist’s Sketch."

Socci, P.B. (Henry Fonda)

Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of American film and stage actor Henry Fonda as Clarence Darrow. Signed by Henry Fonda to the left of his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits.Continue reading "Henry Fonda Signed P.B. Socci Sketch."

P.B. Socci (Cary Grant)

Cary Grant Signed Sketch.

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Rare graphite artist’s sketch of classic Hollywood actor Cary Grant. Boldly signed by Cary Grant below his portrait. Additionally signed by the artist, P.B. Socci. Active in the mid 1970s, American artist Pat B. Socci gained a reputation for seeking out Hollywood icons to sign his sketched portraits. The drawing measures 8.75 inches by 11.5Continue reading "Cary Grant Signed Sketch."

Simon, Joe

Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration.

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Original full color illustration of one of comics’ most enduring superheroes, Captain America. Inscribed by Captain America’s co-creator, Joe Simon, to actor and voice actor Miguel Ferrer, “Just thought I’d drop in on Miguel Ferrer, Joe Simon.” American actor Miguel Ferrer’s notable roles include OCP Vice President Bob Morton in the 1987 film RoboCop, FBI Agent AlbertContinue reading "Original Signed Captain America Comic Illustration."

Pope Pius XI. (Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti)

Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed.

c. 1930.

Rare hand-illuminated apostolic benediction signed by Pope Pius XI with a circular portrait of him. The blessing in elaborate script reads, “Most Holy Father, Margaret, Katherine, Regina, John, Leo and Charles Lougrhan, humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness beg one special blessing.” Signed by the pope at the conclusion, “Pope PP. XI.” InContinue reading "Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed."

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."

Kirby, E.S.

See My Chinese Street.

Hong Kong : K. Weiss, 1954.

Signed limited first edition of E.S. Kirby’s illustrated travel book. One of 250 signed numbered copies, this is number 57. Signed by E.S. Kirby. Quarto, original embroidered silk, illustrated with 112 illustrations and 7 full multi-color pages, errata slip with first edition issue points laid in as issued. OCLC locates only 11 copies of thisContinue reading "See My Chinese Street."

Venturi, Robert; Introduction by Vincent Scully

Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture.

New York : The Museum of Modern Art, 1966.

First edition of this essential document of architectural literature. Octavo, original gray cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Al, Friendship and respect Bob Venturi.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear.

Stuart, Gilbert. [George Washington]

George Washington Portrait.

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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.

Hayden, Dolores; Photographs by Jim Wark

A Field Guide to Sprawl.

New Have : Yale School of Architecture, 2007.

First edition of this pamphlet, which is the exhibition booklet. Octavo, original wrappers. In fine condition.

Dickens, Charles

Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph.

1868.

Large oval portrait photograph measures 20 inches by 16 inches. Matted in a contemporary frame which measures 25.5 inches by 29.5 inches. Signed “Charles Dickens (with a large flourish) Boston Sixth March 1868.” In 1867, Charles Dickens began his second American reading tour at Boston’s Tremont Temple, where an enthusiastic audience delighted in some of hisContinue reading "Charles Dickens Signed Portrait Photograph."

UNStudio: Evolution of Space.

New Haven : Yale University, 2007.

First edition. Octavo, original wrappers, illustrated. In fine condition. Introduction by Peter Cachola Schmal.

Breuer, Marcel

Marcel Breuer Signed Photograph.

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Black and White photograph taken by Pach Brothers of architect Marcel Breuer. Boldly signed by Breuer on the lower left. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.8 inches by 21 inches. Rare and desirable.

von Mises, Ludwig

Ludwig Von Mises Signed Portrait.

1971.

Portrait of the influential Austrian School economist Ludwig von Mises. Boldly signed, “August 27, 1971 Ludwig Mises.” The portrait measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches by 16.5 inches. Rare and desirable.

Introduction by O.M. Green

Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of the Model Settlement.

Shanghai : Kelly and Walsh, 1927.

First edition of this scarce pictorial album of the views of Shanghai. Quarto, original cloth-backed flexible boards, with 38 tipped-in photographs, front stamped and lettered in red on a gilt background, mounted photo label. Introduction by Owen Mortimer Green. Later editions included 50 photographs. In very good condition.

Glazer, Nathan

From a Cause to a Style: Modernist Architecture’s Encounter with the American City.

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2007.

First edition of this work by the co-author of The Lonely Crowd. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Chris and Kathy, Dear friends and neighbors! Nathan May 3, 2007.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Mac Liammoir, Michael; Preface by Orson Welles

Put Money In Thy Purse: A Diary of the Film Othello.

London : Methuen, 1952.

First edition of this work on the film Othello. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece of Welles as Othello. Association copy, inscribed by Orson Welles and with a painting (self-portrait) done by him across the front endpaper and the front pastedown of a self-portrait of Welles in black, purple and yellow paint and is inscribed “For LennieContinue reading "Put Money In Thy Purse: A Diary of the Film Othello."

Schweitzer, Albert; Artist William Sharp

Albert Schweitzer Signed Lithograph.

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Signed by the artist William Sharp in pencil. Inscribed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer, “A Mr John Zuber avec mes bonnes pensees Albert Schweitzer. Lambarene 13. Juin 1960.” The translation reads, “To Mr John Zuber with my good wishes Albert Schweitzer Lambarene 13th June 1960.” Schweitzer received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize forContinue reading "Albert Schweitzer Signed Lithograph."

Rodin, Auguste

Auguste Rodin Autograph Signed Letter.

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Autographed letter signed by August Rodin on Exposition A. Rodin Place de l’Alma letterhead. In full: “Hui madame, Oui demain matin l’exposition vers 11 heures. Je serai bonne heure de vour in. Affectueusement,  Rodin” which translates as: “Dear Madame, Yes, tomorrow morning the exposition starts at 11 am. At the right moment, I will see it. Affectionately,Continue reading "Auguste Rodin Autograph Signed Letter."

Lumsden, Harry and Rev. P. Henderson Aitken

History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study Typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organization.

London : Alexander Gardner, Paisley, 1912.

First edition with calligraphic dedication page to Edward, Prince of Wales bound in, “Presented by The Master Court of the Incorporation of the Hammermen of Glasgow To His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales on the occasion of his admission as an Honorary Member of the Incorporation. 9th, March 1921.”  From the library of Edward, DukeContinue reading "History of the Hammermen of Glasgow: A Study Typical of Scottish Craft Life and Organization."

Power, Sir D'Arcy and H.J. Waring [King Edward VIII]

A Short History of St Bartholomew’s Hospital 1123-1923, Specially Bound on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of Its Foundation.

London : Charles Whittingham and Griggs, Ltd, 1923.

Elaborately bound presentation copy, belonging to King Edward VIII. Octavo, full tan morocco, elaborately gilt tooling to the spine, front and rear panels with black morocco inlays, cornerpieces of thistles and flowers, front panel with central crown and gilt medallion portraits of Rahere and Harvey, silk endpapers. Full-color frontispiece illustration of The Tomb of Rahere in theContinue reading "A Short History of St Bartholomew’s Hospital 1123-1923, Specially Bound on the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of Its Foundation."

Eisenman, Peter

Code X.

New York : The Monacelli Press, 2003.

First edition. Quarto, original illustrated wrappers, illustrated throughout. Signed by Peter Eisenman. In near fine condition.

Siren, Osvald

The Walls and Gates of Peking.

New York : Orientalia, 1924.

First edition of this work limited to 800 copies. Quarto, original half cloth, over papered boards. brown morocco label to the spine. Title page printed in red and black, folding map, 128 photogravures on 109 plates, 53 plans and elevations. In excellent condition with some rubbing to the bottom cloth. and light rubbing to theContinue reading "The Walls and Gates of Peking."

Bugatti

Bugantics and Bugatti Ephemera.

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Bugantics: The Bugatti Owners Club Magazine London. Buggatti Owners Club. 1951-1955 20 Issues in 10 Volumes. Profusely illustrated with photographs, tables, advertising, drawings. Octavo, bound in publisher’s original pictorial gilt titled and decorated binding notebooks. Run extends: Volume 1 No.2 (September 1931) – Volume 18 No. 4 (December 1955). Also, an extremely rare copy ofContinue reading "Bugantics and Bugatti Ephemera."

Breuer, Marcel

Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect.

New York : Dodd, Mead & Company, 1956.

First edition. Quarto, original cloth. Inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To the Walter Paepcke with best regards, Marcel Breuer.” The recipient, Walter Paepcke was an industrialist and philanthropist most noted for his founding of the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Skiing Company in the early 1950s, both of which helped transform theContinue reading "Sun and Shadow: The Philosophy of An Architect."

Prince, Richard

Menthol Pictures.

Buffalo, NY : CEPA Gallery, 1980.

First edition. Octavo, original wrappers as issued. In fine condition.

Merton, Thomas

Thomas Merton Original Calligraphic Artwork.

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Original signed artwork from Thomas Merton. In the last decade of his life, while living as a hermit-monk in dialogue with the world, Thomas Merton created a body of visual art, drawing from the Zen Buddhist tradition. When he was a student at Columbia University, Merton sought out a Hindu monk named Bramachari for counsel.Continue reading "Thomas Merton Original Calligraphic Artwork."