Twenty-three vintage black and white gelatin silver prints by the American photographer, writer and social activist Dorothy Norman (1905-1997), well known for her relationship to Alfred Stieglitz. With carbon copy of a typewritten manuscript (15 pages with some handwritten corrections in pencil) published 1957 in the College Art Journal Vol.16, No.2 (pages 100-108, with 7 pictures) under the title "Folk Art in Orissa, India - by Dorothy Norman"...

Albumen photograph mounted on grey stock of a shallow pool in the foreground the ruins of some walls and columns in the middle and Vesuvius in the distance. A very well printed image with deep contrasts in tones. The image is from around 1875. 7 9/16 tall by 10 3/16 inches (19.5 x 26 cm). Card 13 by 16 inches (33 x 40.5 cm).

Condition; Generally excellent with a few surface scratches...

An interesting gold filled on silver (?) locket with an engine turned cover on either side lifting to reveal a close up daguerreotype of a well-dressed woman on one side and on the other side of the locket a well-dressed man. They both look to be around forty years old and perhaps since the locket has a stem and ring it was meant to be worn like a small pocket watch by a grown child of theirs. 1 ½ inches diameter, with the stem and ring an additional 5/8 inches long...

An interesting tintype photograph depicting two men boxing while a referee looks on. The style of hat worn by the referee suggests the photograph dates to the 1880’s.

Dimensions: 2-3/8” x 3-7/16”. Condition: extremely minor surface wear (mostly in background areas), light waviness in the middle of the plate.

An oversized albumen photograph of the Grand Canal in Venice with gondolas and delicate hand tinting. Image 16 ½ inches (42 cm) tall, 21 inches (53 cm) wide. Frame 22 ¼ inches (56 cm) tall, 26 ½ inches (67 cm) wide. The photograph is slightly smaller than the card on which is mounted.

Condition: there is a considerable fade in the center of the image from the wooden backboard or the gap between the boards. The right side above the buildings on the far right some discoloration...

Very large engraved map of Denmark and parts of the surrounding countries important cities, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Insets of Iceland and the Faroe Islands . Designed and engraved for Thompson's "New General Atlas" July 14 1814 hand pastel colors. Great condition size 21" by 26 "

Published as the Act directs by Brightly & Kinnersley Bungay, May 1st 1807.
Copper engraved map with contemporary outline hand color.
CONDITION: in good condition.
MEASUEMENTS: 10 ¼ x 8 1/8 inches

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"Europe from the Best Authorities" published as the Act directs by C. Brightly & E. Kinnersley Bungay Suffolk August 24th, 1815. Copper engraved map with original
MEASUREMENTS: 10 ½ x 8 ¼ inches

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“England and Wales from the best Authorities" published as the act by Brightly & Kinnersley Bungay, February 10th, 1807. In upper corner references to the Counties. Copper engraved map with contemporary outline hand color. Engraved by J. Barlow.
CONDITION: Good condition.
MEASUREMENTS: Size 10 ¼ x 8 1/8 inches

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Collectible magazine featuring Star Trek articles and pictures, a story on space age costume designer, Larry Le Gaspi, etc.

Here is a rare and wonderful photo collage of scenes from the building of the Alaskan Highway (completed in 1943.) Original snapshots. The center photo highlights what appears to be the official ribbon cutting; sixteen photos surround it. Below is a cartoon of a bear taking a picture of a man. Not examined out of the frame. 13" x 15".

Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing a distant view of Philae. Condition: Photograph in good condition. Cardboard with few tears, stains and a small loss. Dimension: Photo 18,5 x 22,8 cm., cardboard 31,5 x 39,3 cm.

Early vintage Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the Tombs of the Khalifs, general northern view of the complex of Farag Ibn Barquq. Condition: Photograph in good condition. Cardboard with few stains, upper right corner broken. Dimension: Photo 18,4 x 23,1 cm., cardboard 31,4 x 39,4 cm.

Early vintage Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the tombs of the Mamluks, in the background the Citadel of Cairo, Egypt. Condition: Left edge of the photograph with tiny losses, cardboard cut, creased and some stains. Dimension: Photo 19,2 x 24,4 cm., cardboard 29,2 x 34,2 cm.

Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the second court from north-west with the Osiride statues and the fallen colossus of Remesses II in the first court, Theban west bank, Egypt. Photographer: Wilhelm Hammerschmidt, German - 1860's in Egypt. Condition: Photograph with one small stain, Cardboard with some stains and tears, corners with small losses. Dimension: Photo 19,2 x 22,9 cm., cardboard 31,8 x 39,4 cm.

Early vintage albumen photograph mounted on coeval cardboard showing the Mosque of Muhammad Ali near the Citadel in Cairo, Egypt. Condition: Upper edge of the photograph with a tiny loss, cardboard with tear. Dimension: Photograph 24,4 x 19,2 cm., cardboard 39,2 x 31,8 cm.

Original Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the Greek temple in Paestum, Italy. Condition: Photo with some small stains, cardboard cut. Dimension: Photo 20,6 x 25,6 cm., cardboard 28,6 x 33,1 cm.

Original Albumen print mounted on coeval cardboard showing the temple of Ramesses IV in Karnak. Caption in French: 14. Propylone du Temple de Rhamses IV. Photographer: Felix Bonfils, French photographer, active 1867 - 1885. Condition: Photo slightly faded, cardboard cut and with a small tear. Dimension: Photo 25,2 x 19,5 cm., cardboard 36,3 x 29,7 cm.