[New York]: American Tract Society, 1850s. Pamphlet. This lot consists of five different religious tracts published by the American Tract Society probably during the 1850s. They range in size from 4¼” x 7” to 4½” x 7¾”. Three have four pages; one eight pages; and one 12 pages. One of..... More
{Boston, Massachusetts]: 1887. Unbound. This ‘stock certificate’ is printed on card stock that measures approximately 5¾“ x 3½“. It is in nice shape with a little discoloration in the lower left corner. The front of the card notes that “This Certifies that / Mrs Jennie M. Butler /..... More
Rome: Medici Oriental Press, 1591. Disbound. This 20 x 30.4 cm (approximately 8” x 12”) leaf is from Arba’at Anajil Yasu’ al-Masih Sayyidina al-Muquddasah. Sacrosancta quatuor Iesu Christi D. N. Evangelia (The Four Gospels of Jesus Christ). Faint dampstain at top margin. Includes an attractive woodcut illustration (5” x 4”)..... More
Mineral Point, Wisconsin to New York City: 1850. Envelope or Cover. This three-page stampless folded letter measures 16” x 10” unfolded. It is datelined “Wyoming Valley Iowa County April 1st 1850” and bears an “X” rate handstamp and circular “Mineral Point / Wis.T.” postmark dated April 2, both in blue..... More
Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv: Massadah and Magen, 1956. Szyk, Arthur. French Fold Binding. 4to. This is the first trade edition of Arthur Szyk's masterpiece, see Ungar p 93. Complete with 112 unnumbered pages; color illustrations throughout. Blue velvet cover with gilt decoration and lettering. Protective clamshell box with velvet-lining..... More
Duck Creek Reservation, Wisconsin: 1843. Envelope or Cover. This three-page stampless letter measures 15½” x 12½” unfolded. It was sent by Henry Root Colman to his brother-in-law, Richard P. Speir, who had recently settled in New Orleans. It is datelined “Duck Creek June 17th 1843” and bares a manuscript postmark..... More
Zwolle, Netherlands: Peter van Os van Breda, 1495. Disbound. Vita Christi by Ludolphus de Saxonia. Zwolle, Netherlands: Peter van Os van Breda, 1495. This disbound leaf measures 7” x 9¾”. In Dutch. 40 lines in Gothic type with handpainted red majuscule. Dots of rubrication on several smaller capitals. Bright and..... More
Poughkeepsie to Nile, New York: 1858. Envelope or Cover. This four-page letter was sent by “Mary” is datelined “Po’keepsie Apr 11, 1858” to a friend in Nile, New York. The accompanying envelope bears a 3-cent Washington stamp (Scott #26) that has been canceled with a circular Poughkeepsie postmark dated April..... More
Paris: The Workshop of Germain Hardouin, circa 1515. Unbound. This vellum leaf measures 5" x 8". The text is black with decorative borders and initials in red, blue, green, and gilt. It is from a Pariesan Book of Hours, crafted at the workshop of Germain Hardouin, during the transitional..... More
University of Paris: Andre Bocard, 1501. Disbound. Leaf from Provinciale Seu Constitutiones Angllie (Principal English Treatise on Canon Law) This 10” x 13¾ ” leaf is from Provinciale Seu Constitutiones Angllie by William Lyndewood. University of Paris: Andre Bocard, 1501. Gothic font in two sizes, printed in red and black..... More
