A group of 21 handwritten, typed and printed documents from northern Mexico, dating to the turn of the century, (the earliest, 1885, the latest, 1905, with most clustered between 1896 and 1901), one of those documents actually signed in ink by Porfirio Diaz, (1830-1915), the Mexican general and politician who for seven terms totaling over 30 years was the president of Mexico...

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. Bound in polished leather, printed on laid paper, gilt tooling on spine, all leather spine labels intact, all covers attached, binding and hinges secure. Previous ownership: armorial bookplate for Thomas Taylor, County Devon parish Denbury...

Second Printing (1976). A hard cover with dust jacket edited by Jacqueline Onassis with the cooperation of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Published by Viking Press. Numerous B&W and color illustrations. Light wear on the jacket otherwise in fine condition.

A frosted proof encapsulated Royal Canadian Mint collector coin celebrating the 200th anniversary of Sir Alexander Mackenzie's voyage to Canada. This .500 silver coin includes the information certificate, the plush fitted leatherette case and the cardstock outer sleeve. it is in mint as issued condition. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9.50 (other spots may vary)...

Not complete. A very rare document on Chinese porcelain in French, published by A. Morel in 1881, first edition. Reference book with 227 pages and 30 heliogravures and chromolithographs and more than 120 illustrations in the text. Large quarto pages loose in portfolio, pages uncut. Condition: not complete, the Nos. XXXI and XXXII of the heliogravures and chromolithographs are missing, so are the text pages 113 to 120. Some foxing on pages. Dimension: c. 38 cm x 29 cm.

Book: Origins of Thai Art

This books covers the origins and history of Thai art from Neolithic times (c. 2300 BC) up to the 13th century AD. See our images for more information.

Cloth bound hardback with a paper jacket. Size 26 x 23.5 cm. 196 printed pages...

Ensemble of Chinese jade river pebbles from Xinjiang, original color untreated, some with attractive russet skin. These have been tumble but not polished. Scale in second enlargements- total weight 578 grams. Free shipping.

Title page reads as follows: THE HEROES by CHARLES KINGSLEY, etc. This is a STORIES for CHILDREN ca. 1875- 1900 beautifully gilded cover plus color plates. Stories of Perseus, Argonauts, Theseus. A Duodecimo Book. Condition is VG+ to NF with light interior oxidation

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"...

A nice 1949 Canadian silver dollar $1 coin in MS60 condition. It has superb detail and and it retains its complete mint luster (please note that our scans don't show the luster particularly well - it is vivid and attractive). A prize in this condition. All coin and banknote gradings are subjective and are included as guides only, and are based on published grading charts. Please refer to the hi-res scans included in our listings for accurate sight grading of our items...

A copy of "Many Long Years Ago", 4th edition, 1945, in original dust jacket, HAND SIGNED in blue ink by the noted American poet of light verse, OGDEN NASH (1902-1971). The copy retains a dust jacket which shows its age. Nash was known for his unique poetic style.

Paperback catalog published by Rhode Island School of Design that accompanied a museum exhibit that took place between March 31, 1977 - May 8, 1977. The cover shows some wear but the book itself is fine.Black and white illustrations. 244 pgs.

The Gregorian Collection- Antique Oriental Rugs of the Great Silk Route from Chinese Turkestan to Anatolia. Softcover published in 1979 by Brandeis University/ Rose Art Museum. Exhibition catalog (3/29-5/6)~27 color + 6 B&W photos.

1849 Braided Hair Large Cent with brown/red tone. The coin is dirty and appears brown but brighter color is seen outside dirty areas.

Grade Very Fine by dealer. Held in white cardboard holder with cellophane window.

SUISEKI OF FERTILITY

Unique arrangement of supernatural stones of a penis and a vagina based on Japanese phallic worship, with completely no processing by human hands but attached with an wooden stand as an Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki’. Total: approx...

Moroccan stromatolite fossil well preserved in a nice red sandstone believed to date from about 600 million years ago.These microbial fossils are one of Earth's earliest records of life. The earliest known stromatolite fossils are between 3.5 - 2.75 billion years old in the Precambrian period. The blue-green algae in these early colonies were important in creating Earth's current oxygen atmosphere. Size 3" by 3.5" and weighs .04 pounds this piece has very fine details a great desk piece.

Sold together as one large lot, 49 separate titles, 57 books in total, ALL SIGNED by author, some inscribed to a friend or fan, generally dating from the late 1970's through the present day, but a George Burns book of 1955 also included. Among the books are autobiographies, memoirs, and tell-alls, most by notable, easily recognized names from show biz, pop culture, literature, music, modeling, television. Some, even most, are first editions, and most have dust jackets...

Published by Filipacchi in 2004, a large coffee table book with full page color photos.The jacket shows very light wear; the book itself is in excellent condition. 215pp.

c. 1913.

A nicely framed photograph of famed American naive artist GRANDMA MOSES (1860-1961) with a bold ink signature of the artist on a card, along with a charming and rare historical handwritten letter dated May 21, 1960, postmarked Eagle Bridge, New York, from Mrs. Forrest Moses, the daughter-in-law, to a fan in Lonoke, Arkansas who had requested an autograph or photo...

Collection of 5 tin and lead alloy Cambodia French Protectorate Era gaming coins, from the crica 19th century. All in good condtion except for one the small one that is a bit corroded. Sizes in enlargements. Free shipping.

An albumen photograph of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque also known as the “Blue Mosque” in Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey by Pascal Sebah taken circa 1880. The photograph is 10 ¼ by 13 ¼ inches (26 by 33.5 cm). It is mounted with clear photo corners in a 16 by 20 inch mat (40.5 by 50 cm). Printed on the photograph from the negative in the lower left, “58. Mosquee Sultan Akmed” and in the lower right “P Sebah.”

Condition; generally excellent...

This is the 160th revised edition published in 1989 by Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai and printed by the Kosaido Printing Co., Ltd. Tokyo,Japan.Hard cover with dust jacket in near mint condition. Silk bookmark.

Authentic large stone Shiva Lingham. Size as shown in photo. These stones are very heavy, Located in central London, collection only. Stand not included.

The size of Skier w/stone: 3 3/8"L x 2"W x 2 1/2"H, This is nice looking pewter skier in the detail. Skier is attached on White crystal form stones. It is not sprayed white form rather natural stone. The weight is 3 3/4oz/110 grams...

An albumen photograph titled in the center of the lower edge, “Loch Killean Nr Strathepeffer” with the number 11,780 and the initials GWW for George Washington Wilson (Scottish 1823–1893). The photo shows a horse and buggy with driver in the lower right and the Loch stretching out in the distance. The photograph has been T-mounted and is matted. The image is 7 5/16 by 11 3/8 inches 18.6 x 28.9 cm). The mat is 14 x 17 inches (35.5 x 43.2 cm).

Condition: Very good with the only damage t...

A very nice example of the 1753 map "The Smaller Islands in the British Ocean", published by T. Bowles, London, engraved by Emmanuel Owen, text by John Owen, the map featuring the Isle of Wight, Scilly Islands in the far southwest, the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Jersey, and Alderney, as well as Farne Island and Holy Island. At top is given the mile marker landmarks on the road from London to Southampton. Beautiful unusually good quality hand-coloring and condition is excellent. Nicely frame...

Here is an early, collectible hard cover edition of "The Eternal Companion: Brahmananda, His Life and Teachings" by Swami Prabhavananda. Published in 1947 by Vedanta Press, Hollywood CA.Blue boards ( showing some wear/spotting on the spine)with gilt lettering. No marks, no dust jacket, pages have toning. 246pp.

The book features 219 lots including jade, ivory, silver and gold. Colored photos. Mint condition. Published by the Oriental Art Gallery London.

This is a Japanese military map of North Asia dated 25th/29th July, 12 Year of Showa reign. This is translated to the 12th year of Emperor Hirohito’s reign. He became emperor in 1926 and died in 1989. Add the 12 year to 1926 that translate the map dating to 1938. This is a general Japanese military map of North Asia of the Japanese troop deployment and the armies that they are fighting against. The countries shaded in dark yellow colour are greater Japan, which consist of Japan, the sout...

Map of the South American continent, titled "Amerique Meridionale", by Felix Delamarche, 1822. The map is on old type laid paper, and measures 12 3/4" by 16 3/4". There is a distinct plate mark and a central fold. The borders of Brazil, Peru, Chile, Patagonia and French Guyana are colored in green, yellow and blue. I do not know if the map is laid down, not having opened it up, but would be happy to do so upon request. There are seven separate dark stains, all except for one in the margins,...

A softcover catalog featuring 17thC furniture, rugs, etc. There are B+W photos along with a price list that includes the 291 lots. The catalog cover shows slight wear but there is no script. Unpaginated.

A first edition, second issue which includes the story Brown of Calaveras. Published in 1870 by Fields Osgood & Co. Boston. Issues: gilt lettering has faded on the boards which now appear light brown; the boards also show wear and staining, predominately on the back where the ends are worn, stained and chipped; the book is slightly cocked, there are gilt initials imprinted on brown front free endpaper, and there is light foxing. Sold as is.

A 2005 Canada 10 dollars Year of the Veteran pure silver coin in the case. This Royal Canadian Mint commemorative specimen (proof) finish with frosted highlights is one of 20,000 struck (this one is #00877). It includes the hard plastic swing-open red presentation case, the sponge-backed mounting platform, the original sealed coin capsule and the original certificate of authenticity. The coin is 99.99% silver and it weighs 25.18 grams. This super gift and collectible is in excellent condition wi...

Auction catalog for Important American Furniture, Folk Art,Folk Art Paintings and Silver held in October 1988.

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.

An albumen photograph of Cairo titled on the mat, “CAIRO, FORM THE CITADEL,WITH THE MOSQUE OF SULTAN HASSAN.” Also in smaller type the number648. An excellent print with good tones. 5 7/8 by 8 1/8 inches (15 by20.5cm). The white light cardboard stock is shaded slightly darker for about one inch around the photo. Overall size is 12 inches by 15 inches (30.5 by 38 cm).

Condition; The photo is in excellent condition with minor surface scratches. The mount is soiled, has minor foxing and th...

"A Potter's Work" by Bernard Leach. 1967 First Edition, Kodansha. Clothbound Hard cover with original dust jacket. Condition-New. 128 pages, 80 photographs, including 12 color plates, with long captions by Leach, plus 30 pages of drawings for pots. All will surely be of inestimable value to students, working potters, and all those interested in ceramic art. "Leach is undoubtably the most famous potter in the Western world. His contribution to the craft is unique - as teacher, writer, and ph...

First Edition(unstated) published in 1898 by Houghton Mifflin, Boston. Red cloth. The front endpaper has a small tear and there is a pinpoint nick on the text block edge otherwise a fine, tight copy. Very very light foxing,generally on the pastedown. 304 pp.

Albumen photograph depicting the city of Damascus in the distance with a town in the middle distance and a man standing in a graveyard toward the foreground. Written in the negative lower left, “Bonfils” and lower right, “402. Damas-Vue general de Damas prise de ‘Sulkirk’(?)” Laid on paper and matted. Image 8 ¾ x 11 ¾ inches (22 x 30 cm). Mat 16 x 20 inches (40.5 x 51 cm). Felix Bonfils (French 1831-1885) was one of the early photographers of the Middle East. A similar view is at t...

Published by McGraw-Hill in 1960, the English version of the orginal Electra Editrice, Milan 1958. Comprehensive volume exploring Italian majolica, or tin glazed wares, from early production to later factories, the book has 258 pages, with 84 tipped in color plates, and many black and white illustrations. It measures 12" by 9 1/2" and is a very fine and beautifully illustration reference. In good condition, with tears, fading and minor losses to dj (some taped), some spotting to white covers,...

Possibly an unstated first edition written by Donald G. Mitchell. The book has green cloth boards with gilt lettering and gilt top. Published in 1897 by Charles Scribner. The cover shows light wear, an owner's name in pencil is on the free paper and the book is slightly cocked. Pages 235 on have some type of very faint stain at the corners. 7¾" - 9¾" 294pp.

This set of nine volumes from the Americanist Studies, published by the Smithsonian, is part of 20 planned volumes, begun in 1978, and only 17 were completed. Edited by William C. Sturtevant, each volume covered a specific region or topic, and was edited and written by recognized experts in the particular area. This work documents information about all Indigenous peoples of the Americas north of Mesoamerica, including cultural and physical aspects of the people, language family, history, and...

Bibliography of the Japanese Empire by Fr. Von Wenckstern. 1970. 2 Vols.  24.5 x 18 cms. Quarto, bound in buckram. This encyclopedic work is complete in 2 vols. The first covering the years 1859-1893 and the second volume covering the years 1894-1906. The original edition were published in 1895 and 1907. The first vol. includes a reprint of Catalogue des Ouvrage Relatif au Japon by Leon Pages covering earlier works from 15th. century to the date of publication, 1859. This fine reprint of the o...

This is an actual antique page (not a reprint) from the Illustrated London News issue of April 1, 1843, the article describing in detail the efforts at the time to manufacture a flying machine powered by a light weight steam engine. The decorative and most interesting page features three detailed drawings of these primitive contraptions, all of which failed; Kitty Hawk was sixty years in the future. The drawings resemble some of the early drawings of flying machines by Leonardo da Vinci centur...

PORSCHE Lemania 5100 PVD BRACELET 20mm Factory Genuine Original. Still in the factory protective package. Note: "PVK" referes to a metal that is much harder than stainless steel. Never used. Inside of the clasp is marked: "STEEL-INOX/ SWISS NSR MADE/ MODCLE-DEPOSE". THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.

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An oversize albumen photograph of the exterior of the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul by the photographer Pascal Sebah. The view is taken from outside a stone wall pierced with grilled windows. The monumental structure rises behind the wall. Pascal Sebah (1823-1886) was born in Constantinople. His photographic studio there opened in 1857. In the lower left in the negative, “68. Mosquee St. Sophia” and lower right “P. Sebah.” The image is 10 ¼ x 13 1/8 inches (26 x 33 cm). The mat is 16 x20 inche...

A stated first edition published in 1932 by Doubleday Doran & Co. Black cloth boards with gilt lettering. There is a faint smudge on page 11, the textblock has some darkening especially at the lower corner, the back board shows some fading, and there is a small notation in pencil on the back free paper - otherwise the book is in fine condition. No dust jacket. 314pp.

An ornate sterling silver Kiddush cup stands 4 ¼” high and the diameter is 2 3/8”. It makes a perfect gift for the right person.

La Peinture américaine. De la période coloniale à nos jours.
(The American Painting. From the colonial period to our days.)
The size of Book : 13 5/8 " x 10 1/8" x 1 3/8" Thick.
bibliographic details
Title:. The American Painting. From the colonial period to our days
Publisher: Edizioni d'Arte Albert Skira,, Geneve
Year of publication: 1969
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
ASIN: ‎ B004Z51DPC
‏Publisher: ‎ Skira (January 1, 1969)...

Four hundred lots are noted in this auction catalog along with a final tally sheet.Furniture, clocks rugs, etc.

Lladro figurine "Happy Birthday" measuring 8" tall x 4" wide. No. 5429, introduced in 1987; perfect condition - no box.

Rare 1931 Signed Limited Edition Book. Epic Poem on life and times of the early settlers of western Canada by Robert Watson with wood cut illustrations by Walter J. Phillips. Signed by both. Book in fine condition, slipcase shows some wear.

Territorial New Mexican postcard, Rosebud N.M. Real photo postcard. 1908-1910. Slightly rounded corners.

Bulleting for Society for Japanese Arts: Andon, Shedding Light on Japanese Art. A wonderful resource on all aspects of Japanese art. ISSN: 0168-2997 Issues included: First Year (1981) 1-4; Second Year (1982) 5-7; No. 9-11 (1983). Condition: shelf wear, staining and soiling. Issue one has extensive creases on back cover.

"A Mighty and Valiant Underground Army over 2200 Years Back". This profusely illustrated soft cover was published by the Shaanxi Sanquinj Publishing House. Page 12 is a bit loose but intact. Both color and B&W photos. 128 pp. Front inscription perhaps by the author...Please disregard glare on front cover.

Anne Odom's 1996 "Russian Enamels: Kievan Rus to Faberge" is a landmark publication filled with extraordinary examples of traditional Russian enameled silver and gold objects. All the objects, drawn from the Walters Art Gallery, the Hillwood Museum and a private collection, are beautifully illustrated and described in great detail. This is the 1st edition paperback version published in conjunction with the 1996 exhibit at the Walters. Excellent, unread condition. 208 pages.

A nephrite jade stone, in shape of imaginery mountain on scholar's table. natural stone and natural polish

A landscape albumen photograph of Darjeeling India. Titled in script in the negative, “534. Darjeeling. General view with the Snows(?) from Woodland’s Hotel.” Presumably, “the Snows” are the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas that show more as a line of clouds, but are visible in the distance. The details of the image are sharp at the center, but blur slightly at the edges.

Condition: slight surface dings to the image. The contrast and the browns are good with a slight yellowing ...

Highlights from the Gillett G. Griffin Collection with an essay written by Laura J. Mueller. Published by Princeton University 2009. The catalog notes 56 prints - 16 are featured in color. Soft cover.