Jay-Z

Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z.

New York : Assouline, 2024.

First edition of this extraordinary book, which celebrates his groundbreaking career of this visionary and cultural icon. Quarto, original blue boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Jay-Z on the title page in silver marker. In fine condition.

Kama Sutra.

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Illustrated Sanskrit manuscript of the definitive ancient Indian Hindu guide to the philosophy of love and desire. Late 19th century or earlier, bound accordion style. Twenty-three leaves, Sanskrit text in black ink with 15 original full-color erotic paintings with elaborate gilt decoration. In very good condition. Each leaf measures 5.25 inches by 3.25 inches. RareContinue reading "Kama Sutra."

Willis, Nathaniel Parker; W.H. Bartlett

American Scenery; Or, Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature.

London : George Virtue, 1840.

First edition of this illustrated portfolio of views of stunning American scenes. Quarto, two volumes, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tolling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and floral detailing to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, tissue-guarded engraved portraitContinue reading "American Scenery; Or, Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature."

Schulz, Charles M

Charles Schulz Original Signed Snoopy Drawing.

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Fantastic original felt tip sketch of beloved Peanuts character Snoopy perched atop his dog house with a heart. Boldly signed and inscribed by Charles M. Schulz, “For Tory – Schulz.” In near fine condition with toning. The piece measures 8.5 inches by 12 inches.

Cruikshank, George

Points of Humour.

London : Published by C. Baldwyn, 1822-23.

First edition of this series of comic illustrations. Octavo, two parts, original publisher’s wrappers, illustrated throughout with twenty hand-colored plates, the first part having eight duplicate plates. In good condition with toning and the first part disbound. Housed in two custom folding chemises and a half morocco slipcase.

From The Westminster Review, Number 66

An Essay on the Genius of Cruikshank.

London : Henry Hooper, 1840.

First edition of this essay highlighting George Cruikshank’s artistic skill and cultural significance in early Victorian Britain. Octavo, bound in three-quarters morocco by J. McDonald of New York with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped facsimile signature of Cruikshank on the front panel, all edgesContinue reading "An Essay on the Genius of Cruikshank."

Marchmont, Frederick; Isaac, George, and Robert Cruikshank

The Three Cruikshanks: A Bibliographical Catalogue, Describing More Than 500 Works.

London : W.T. Spencer, 1897.

First limited edition of this biographical catalogue that documents the prolific artistic output of Isaac Cruikshank, his sons George and Isaac Robert, and their collaborations. Octavo, bound in half modern morocco over cloth boards with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, frontispiece, illustrated with three plates and four facsimile illustrations. OneContinue reading "The Three Cruikshanks: A Bibliographical Catalogue, Describing More Than 500 Works."

Ruskin, John

The Queen of the Air: Being a Study of the Greek Myths of Cloud and Storm.

London : George Allen, 1903.

Finely bound example of Ruskin’s classic work on Greek mythology. Octavo, bound in full modern morocco with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, silk ribbon bound in. In very good condition with sunning to the spine and light rubbing.

Mather, William Williams

Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith.

New York 1842.

Rare hand-colored example of Mather’s monumental pre-Civil War wall map of Long Island, the finest and largest map of Long Island of the period. One page, two sheets joined from the topographical surveys of J. Calvin Smith, and lithographed by Endicott. Issued with Mather’s 1843 Geology of New York, the map offers fine detail ofContinue reading "Geological Map of Long & Staten Islands with the Environs of New York From the Topographical Surveys of J. Calvin Smith."

[Lincoln, Abraham]

Bust of Abraham Lincoln.

c. 1909.

Painted plaster bust of Abraham Lincoln mounted on a wood pedestal base. After Raffaello Gironi for The Boston Sculpture Company. Signed faintly on reverse of integrated plaster pedestal, “R. Gironi.” An unpainted plaster of this sculpture is in the collection of the Canadian Museum of History, Ottawa. In fine condition. The piece measures 21 inchesContinue reading "Bust of Abraham Lincoln."

Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Olivo [Olive Tree] Hand-Colored Engraved Botanical Plate.

Nuremberg : Nürnbergische Hesperides, c. 1710.

Hand-colored engraved botanical plate from Johann Christoph Volkamer’s ‘Nürnbergische Hesperides.’ Hand-colored engraved botanical plate of Olivo, or the Olive Tree. In near fine condition. Double matted with a gilt ornamental border and framed. This piece measures 21.5 inches by 16.75 inches.

Loring, Josiah

Loring’s Terrestrial Table Globe.

Boston : Josiah Loring, c. 1833.

Rare early 19th century American terrestrial table globe published by Josiah Loring. The terrestrial globe measures 17 inches in diameter with a calibrated brass meridian ring and 17 inch mahogany horizon ring decorated with mounted hand colored decorations. Mounted on an ebonized oak stand. The globe is comprised of 12 richly detailed hand-colored gores withContinue reading "Loring’s Terrestrial Table Globe."

Vonnegut, Kurt [David Hayman]

Kurt Vonnegut Signed David Hayman Portrait.

1971.

Rare original pastel on paper portrait of the drawing’s recipient, David Hayman. Inscribed by Kurt Vonnegut at the bottom left corner, “Dear David, You said you wanted a picture by me. But I haven’t made any pictures for three or four years. Last night (New Year’s Day, 1971) I suddenly made one. This is it.Continue reading "Kurt Vonnegut Signed David Hayman Portrait."

Royo, Jose

Utopia.

Valencia, Spain : ROYO art, 2008.

First edition of this luxury art monograph celebrating Royo’s artistic world. Folio, original publisher’s pictorial boards with magnetic fore-edge closure, profusely illustrated with high-quality reproductions of Royo’s signature Mediterranean scenes. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the second free endpaper, “Para Gregorio y Kay Garcia con amistad Royo Nov. 2012.” One of 500 numberedContinue reading "Utopia."

Collins, Norman Keith [Sailor Jerry]; [Michael “Rollo” Malone]

Sailor Jerry Tattoo Flash: Michael Malone Collection Volume 2.

San Francisco : Hardy Marks Publications, 2004.

First edition of volume two of this iconic collection of flash art curated by Michael “Rollo” Malone, Sailor Jerry Collins’s protégé and the inheritor of his Honolulu studio archive. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, illustrated with tattoo flash throughout. In fine condition. Introduction by Donald Edward Hardy.

Introduction by O. M. Green

Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of “The Model Settlement.”

Shanghai : Kelly & Walsh, Limited, 1927.

First edition of this famous photobook showing views of Shanghai, including the international settlement’s imposing architecture, expansive boulevards, and bustling streets. Quarto, original cloth-backed flexible boards, front panel stamped and lettered in red and gilt with mounted collotype panorama of Shanghai Municipal Council building within printed red border, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with 38 Van Dyke prints inContinue reading "Shanghai of To-day-A Souvenir Album of Thirty-Eight Vandyke Prints of “The Model Settlement.”"

Collins, Norman Keith [Sailor Jerry]; [Michael “Rollo” Malone]

Sailor Jerry Tattoo Flash: Michael Malone Collection.

San Francisco : Hardy Marks Publications, 2001.

First edition, early printing of volume one of this iconic collection of flash art curated by Michael “Rollo” Malone, Sailor Jerry Collins’s protégé and the inheritor of his Honolulu studio archive. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, illustrated with tattoo flash throughout. In fine condition. Introduction by Donald Edward Hardy.

Collins, Norman Keith [Sailor Jerry]; Donald Edward Hardy [Editor]

American Tattoo Master: In His Own Words.

Honolulu : Hardy Marks Publications, 1994.

First edition of this significant archival work of the life, philosophy, and artistic practice of Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, cartographic endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, glossary, with color illustrations and photographs of tattoos throughout. In fine condition. Edited with an introduction by Donald Edward Hardy.

Warhol, Andy

Andy Warhol’s Exposures.

New York : Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.

First edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Andy Warhol on the half-title, who has added a large sketch of a heart below, “To Vic Andy Warhol.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Andy Warhol.

Beard, Peter

Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2014.

First edition of this classic photobook. Octavo, original boards, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed and with his writing and handprint on the front jacket panel, his writing on the front free endpaper, pre-title page and title page. “Xtra Special Delivery to the wonderful….Jo “May Heavens Choices Blessing be showers upon you (found in VoiContinue reading "Zara’s Tales: Perilous Escapades in Equatorial Africa."

Odysseus [Homer]

Sperlonga Odysseus Marble Bust.

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A marble bust of the head of the Sperlonga Odysseus. The sculptures discovered at the former villa of Emperor Tiberius in Sperlonga form one of the most significant ensembles of Hellenistic-style Roman sculpture, depicting dramatic mythological scenes such as the Blinding of Polyphemus and the Scylla Group. These monumental marble groups, likely created by RhodianContinue reading "Sperlonga Odysseus Marble Bust."

Koolhaas, Rem & Bruce Mau

S, M, L, XL [Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large].

New York : Monacelli Press, 1995.

First edition of this work, which combines essays, manifestos, diaries, fairy tales, travelogues on the contemporary city. Thick octavo, original silver boards, yellow lettering to the spine, illustrated throughout.  Boldly signed by both Rem Koolhaas on the half-title page. Photography by Hans Werlemann. Edited by Jennifer Sigler. In near fine condition.

Koolhaas, Rem

Delirious New York: A Retroactive Manifesto for Manhattan.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1978.

First edition of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect classic work. Folio, original cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Rem Koolhaas on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a light shelfwear. An exceptional example.

Albrizzi, Giambattista; Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico.

Venice : Giambattista Albrizzi, c. 1750.

Fine hand-colored example of Albrizzi’s double hemisphere map of the World, one of the most elaborately decorated world maps to appear in mid-18th century Italy and a beautiful example of the Italian school of commercial cartography. One page, the map includes a finely executed armillary sphere, explorer’s routes, unknown NW Coast of America, incomplete projectionsContinue reading "Mappamondo o sia Descrizione Generale Del Globo Terrestre Ed Acquatico."

Ethiopian Ge’ez Healing Scroll.

Ethiopia c. 19th century.

Rare original parchment healing scroll written in Ge’ez, the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Portable manuscript on parchment in red and black ink, with a talismanic design at the top. Typically kept rolled and stored until used, this example is unrolled, mounted on thin wooden boards, and presented under glass in a black metalContinue reading "Ethiopian Ge’ez Healing Scroll."

Ali, Muhammad; Jeff Koons

GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali.

New York : Taschen, 2004.

Signed limited collector’s edition, artist proof of this monumental tribute to Ali. XXL sumo folio, silk-covered pictorial boards with pink appliqué letters, lettered in blind on the spine, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark bound in, illustrated with over 3,000 images of photographs, art and memorabilia, much of it published for the first time by overContinue reading "GOAT: A Tribute to Muhammad Ali."

Salgado, Sebastiao

The Children: Refugees and Migrants.

New York : Aperture, 2000.

First edition of this powerful photobook with over 100 portraits of children throughout the world. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Sebastiao Salgado on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Peter Bradford and Joshua Passe. Concept and design by Lelia Wanick Salgado.

Koolhaas, Rem

Elements of Architecture.

: Taschen, 2018.

First edition of this destined to be classic by the award-winning architect. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Rem Koolhaas on the title page. In fine condition. With essays by Rem Koolhaas, Stephan Trueby, James Westcott and Stephan Petermann; interviews with Werner Sobek and Tony Fadell (of Nest); and an exclusive photoContinue reading "Elements of Architecture."

White, Herbert C. [Art Director]. Introduction by Hu Shih, Ph.D

Peking The Beautiful.

Shanghai, China : The Commercial Press, Limited, 1927.

First edition of White’s fine photographic study of the monuments of Shanghai. Folio, original royal blue embroidered silk pictorial boards, illustrated with seventy mounted color and monochrome photographic plates of the celebrated monuments of China’s Northern Capital and its environs complete with descriptive and historical notes by Herbert C. White, Art Director of Signed ofContinue reading "Peking The Beautiful."

Russell, Bertrand

History of the World in Epitome (For Use in Martian Infant Schools).

London : Gaberbocchus Press, 1962.

First edition of Russell’s 21-word summary of human history, issued on the occasion of his 90th birthday and written in reaction to the Cuban missile crisis. 16 mo, original wrappers, illustrated by Franciszka Themerson. Signed by Bertrand Russell on the title page. In near fine condition. Rare.

Koolhaas, Rem

Elements by Rem Koolhaas.

: Marsilio, 2014.

First edition of this collection of books by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect. Octavo, 15 volumes, original wrappers, illustrated, original box. Boldly signed by Rem Koolhaas in three different volumes. In fine condition.

Pei, I.M.; Carter Wiseman

I.M. Pei: A Profile In American Architecture.

New York : Harry N. Abrams, 1990.

First edition of this monograph on the work of the Pritzker award-winning architect. Folio, original black cloth, illustrated with 335 illustrations. Fine in a near fine jacket. Boldly signed by the architect I.M. Pei and inscribed by the author, “To Karen, With much appreciation Carter Wiseman.” Uncommon signed.

Schulz, Charles M

Christmas Is Together-Time.

San Francisco : Determined Productions, 1964.

First edition of this early work by the creator of Peanuts. Duodecimo, original pictorial boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Book design by Jim Young. Rare and desirable signed.

Lincoln, Abraham

Abraham Lincoln Portrait.

Cincinnati : E.C. Middleton, 1864.

Rare oleographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln by E.C. Middleton. With Middleton’s Warranted Oil Colors imprint to the verso of the frame dated 1864. Between 1861 and 1873, E.C. Middleton of Cincinnati published a series oval oleographic portraits intended to have the appearance of oil paintings including thirteen “Portraits of American Statesmen and Heroes.” Middleton inventedContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Portrait."

Spiegelman, Art; Francoise Mouly [Jules Feiffer]

Raw 3 Magazine Call For Submissions Print with Personalized Drawing Inscribed by Art Spiegelman.

1991.

Rare original Raw 3 comics magazine call for submissions print with a personalized drawing and note to Jules Feiffer from Art Spiegelman. Octavo, one page, ink on photocopy paper. Inscribed and initialed by Spiegelman with a personalized drawing of two sharply dressed mice having a conversation about Jules Feiffer, “So Jules sez he writes screenplaysContinue reading "Raw 3 Magazine Call For Submissions Print with Personalized Drawing Inscribed by Art Spiegelman."

Ames, Joseph Alexander. [George Washington]

Portrait of General George Washington.

1862.

Fine oil portrait of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army by Joseph Alexander Ames. Oil on canvas, the portrait depicts Washington in profile in his Continental Army uniform. Signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner, “J. Ames 1862.” Ames, a self-taught artist born in 1816 in Roxbury,Continue reading "Portrait of General George Washington."

Kipling, Rudyard; Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.

A Song of the English.

London : Hodder & Stoughton, c. 1909.

Signed limited edition of Kipling’s collection of songs of the seas and cities, elaborately illustrated by W. Heath Robinson. Quarto, original publisher’s full pictorial vellum decorated in gilt, top edge gilt with others untrimmed, illustrated with 30-tipped in plates with captioned tissue guards and numerous in-text illustrations. One of 500 numbered copies signed by theContinue reading "A Song of the English."

Stern, Robert A.M.; Thomas Mellins; David Fishman

New York 1880, 1900, 1930, 1960, 2000.

New York : The Monacelli Press, 1983-2006.

First editions of each of the acclaimed volumes on the architectural history of New York. Thick quartos, five volumes, original cloth, with photographs and illustrations. New York 1880 is boldly signed by Robert A.M. Stern, David Fishman, and Thomas Mellins on the half-title page. New York 2000 is a presentation copy, inscribed by the authorContinue reading "New York 1880, 1900, 1930, 1960, 2000."

Cary, George; John and William Cary

Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes.

London : J. & W. Cary: 1818; G. & J. Cary, 1833.

Fine pair of early 19th century celestial and terrestrial table globes published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. Comprised of Cary’s New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical works, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of theContinue reading "Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes."

Wharton, Edith & Ogden Codman Jr

The Decoration of Houses.

New York : Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897.

First edition of Edith Wharton’s first published book. Quarto, original marbled paper boards. Illustrated with 56 plates. In very good condition. First editions are uncommon.

Tibbets, Paul W

Paul Tibbets Signed B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Model.

Philippines .

Rare limited edition B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay model on stand. Hand painted 1/72 scale model of the Enola Gay with a 23.5 inch wingspan and accompanied by four attachable propellors, each measuring approximately 2.5 inches in length. Boldly signed by Paul Tibbets on the stand’s metal plaque, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot 6 Aug. 1945.” In nearContinue reading "Paul Tibbets Signed B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay Model."

Catlin, George W

North American Indians: Being Letters and Notes on Their Manners, Customs, and Conditions, Written During Eight Years’ Travel Amongst the Wildest Tribes of Indians in North America, 1832-1839.

London : David Bogue, 1844.

Finely bound fourth edition of this detailed anthropological history. Octavo, two volumes, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, frontispiece, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled, three maps, with 400 black and white illustrations carefully engraved from the author’s original paintings by Catlin.Continue reading "North American Indians: Being Letters and Notes on Their Manners, Customs, and Conditions, Written During Eight Years’ Travel Amongst the Wildest Tribes of Indians in North America, 1832-1839."

Diego Sanz of Lardero

Diego Sanz of Lardero Nobility Patent.

Valladolid, Spain 18 June 1569.

Rare 16th century elaborately illuminated nobility patent for Diego Sanz of Lardero. Folio, original full limp parchment, the patent is comprised of 37 leaves sewn as a single signature, text in manuscript with decorated initials and some in text illuminations, decorated with a large illuminated page featuring a coat of arms and IHS emblem surroundedContinue reading "Diego Sanz of Lardero Nobility Patent."

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel]

Dr. Seuss Signed Cat in the Hat Ink Drawing.

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Rare illustrated ink drawing of Dr. Seuss’s signature children’s book character. Ink drawing on eggshell white thick paper stock of the Cat in the Hat. Boldly signed in red by Dr. Seuss [Theodor Geisel]. Double matted and framed. In fine condition. The drawing measures 8 inches by 10 inches with the entire piece measuring 18Continue reading "Dr. Seuss Signed Cat in the Hat Ink Drawing."

Salisbury, Michael [Michael Crichton]

Production Sketch for Jurassic Park.

c. 1993.

Rare original production sketch for the 1993 Steven Spielberg film “Jurassic Park.” Hand-drawn sketch on a translucent vellum sheet by entertainment and rock music artist Michael Salisbury. It was used in the development of the logo, title, and tagline for the film. In near fine condition. The piece measures 11 inches by 7 inches.

[Dante Alighieri]

Dante Alighieri Italian Marble Bust.

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Rare Italian marble bust of Dante Alighieri mounted on a stack of his own books, ‘Divina Commedia.’ In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 11.75 inches by 22.5 inches.

Warhol, Andy

Andy Warhol’s Exposures.

New York : Andy Warhol Books/ Grosset & Dunlap, 1979.

First edition of Warhol’s candid and engaging photobook. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by Andy Warhol on the half-title, who has added a large drawing of a heart and his initials below, “To Alan Love Andy Warhol” and also has added his initials “AW” below his drawing. Warhol has also signed theContinue reading "Andy Warhol’s Exposures."

Pair of French Bronze Models of Marly Horses.

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Bronze sculpture models of French Marly horses. Two bronze sculptures of rearing horses with their grooms modeled after Guillaume Coustou’s horse statues for the Château de Marly. In fine condition. The pieces measure 12 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.