New York: J.B. Gibson Company, 1893. UNRECORDED CENTENNIAL HISTORY: ‘A Bulwark against Panic’. Centennial publication comprising a list... Read More
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New York: Thornhill Press, 1999. 125 of 175 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and signed by Auchincloss, Banfield & the publisher, Luke Pontifell. Read More
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![“Gentlemen, My addressing a number of young men whom I meet but once a year, & most of whom it is probable I shall never meet again; I am necessarily restricted to a few general topicks … At present it is my Intention to give you some general observations upon the choice of a medical Library … ” [incipit]. Samuel Bard.](/pictures/thumb/308237.jpg?v=1534807901)
[New York: ca.1814]. Original manuscript commencement speech on the topic of the formation of a medical library, delivered to graduates of Columbia’s College of Physicians and Surgeons by the influential early American physician, Samuel Bard (1742-1821), founder of the King’s College (Colombia) Medical School, the New York Hospital, and longtime... Read More
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New York: 597 Madison Avenue, 8 June 1942. Wheels within wheels. Auto-Ordnance Corporation manufactured the Thompson Submachine Gun and other “tommy” guns. Read More
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New York: August 3rd, 1862. Read More
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New York: Biglow, 1876. First edition. Inscribed on t.p. by John P. Townsend Seond Vice-President to F.B. Sanborn, Esq Franklin Benjamin Sanborn, 1831-1917, American journalist, author, and philanthropist, b. Hampton Falls, N.H., grad. Harvard, 1855. An active abolitionist, he was a friend and agent of John Brown, although he disapproved of... Read More
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New York: H. R. Robinson, [ca. 1836]. the funeral of old tammany. Among the mourners are also the editors for The Times and The Truth Teller. From various of the mourners are inscriptions inside balloons. To the right in the background is a view of Tammany Hall with a flag... Read More
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New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851. Anti-Catholic. Read More
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[New York: Hendricks & Furlong, Publishers, 115 Nassau St, 1886]. Includes a brief account of the Association, which leased the grounds of the former Williamsburg Athletic Club on De Kalb Avenue, with a list of officers and board members, and the stewards for the Spring meeting. Details of scheduled participants... Read More
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New York: [The Brooklyn Eagle Job Printing Department], 1883. Read More
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n.p: [1916]. The drawing depicts an allegorical figure of Manhattan, in colonial garb, tipping his hat and bowing in homage to his neighbor across the Brooklyn Bridge: a rotund figure in a Brooklyn baseball uniform, bat in one hand, pennant in the other, standing in a field with "Brooklyn B.B.... Read More
Price: $1,500
Buffalo: Rockwell, Baker & Hill, Printers, 1864. First edition. Read More
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New York: Cassell & Company, (1886). First edition. An important precedent in the world of criminology and an enduring object of fascination. This rogues gallery presenting mugshots of over 200 criminals of late-19th century America was assembled by famed New York City Chief of Detectives, Inspector Thomas Byrnes (1842-1910). Each... Read More
Price: $700
[New York: n.d., ca 1890s]. An exceptionally fine series of late 19th-century silver print photographs of Central Park. Some of the identifiable views include Conservatory Pond with Temple Israel in the background, Gapstow Bridge, the Lake, and many views of the Ramble. The majority of images are of deserted winter... Read More
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N. P: n.d. Clinton was one-time Mayor of New York City, Presidential Candidate for the Peace Party, Governor of New York State, Senator and an eminent lawyer. Read More
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[New York: H. DuBois Plummer, Inc.], 1940. “The uniform of the Club shall be a dark green cutaway coat, with regulation buttons of the Club and a yellow striped waistcoat” Printed guide for members of the Coaching Club, founded in New York City in 1875, with a roster of present and... Read More
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New York: Long & Heppner, 327 East 34th Street, New York, 1885. Fine Large New York Coaching Photograph of 1885. A technically superb and imposing time exposure (some movement in the tree branches overhead), showing close to a hundred elegantly-attired Club members, a handsome four-in-hand behind them, at, presumably, their... Read More
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New York: Ca. 1912. 17 Original Coaching Photographs, 1912. An album of exceptional interest, recording the excursion of two four-in-hand coaches (one, presumably driven by Mr. Moyes) beginning at the Plaza Hotel entrance, entering and going through Central Park and up Riverside Drive (past the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument) and... Read More
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New York: Hawthorn, (1971). First edition. Inscribed with Intriguing Sentiment. Inscribed on the front free-endpaper "For Florence & the Chief Judge-I only regret that Time Magazine beat me to it! As ever Roy June1/71" Such a nice guy! in the text Cohn states that Life Magazine was in cahoots with Morgenthau. Read More
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[New York]: January 19, 1933. Read More
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