Circa 1767. Disbound. The image of this hand-colored engraving measures 7” x 8.5”; the leaf measures 9” x 13”. In addition to the title, the leaf is also identified as “Patagons 215.” It is in very nice shape with light toning and some variation in margins where it appears the... More about Hand-colored copperplate engraving of the “Habits of The Patagonians in 1764"
[Northville, Michigan]: [J. A. Dunbar Manufacturing Co.], 1902. Envelope or Cover. This advertising cover (AICC #G104) features a splendid seven-color illustration of a Native American Indian chief in full regalia including headdress. It is addressed to Ragarville, Ohio and franked with two 2-cent carmine Washington stamps (both Scott #252) tied... More about Illustrated advertising cover for Warrior Air Rifles
Philadelphia: C. G. Henderson & Co., 1856. _. Paper Covered Boards. 24mo. Early printing. Complete with 44 pages, alternating illustrations and blanks. Cover has some edgewear. Lightly soiled pages. 24 hand-colored plates (some repeated) including three different North American Indians images, Chillians, Mexicans, Mexican Indians, Haytians, Tupinambas, Botocuodos, Brazilians, Brazilian... More about Uncle John's Panorama of America: Costumes of America
Circa 1930. Stereoview. Homemade stereoview. Grimm was an early 20th century collector of Native American artifacts and a National Councilor for the Indian Confederation of America and the Indian Association of America. This card was passed through relatives to its last owner, Robert Panchison. In the photograph, Grimm has inserted... More about Fantasy Stereoview Showing Joseph Clarence Grimm as a Native American Chief
New York: Francis P. Harper, 1901. First Edition, Limited. Hard Cover. 12mo. 10 volume first printing set limited to 250 copies. Each volume is in red cloth with gilt lettering and uncut pages. Tight bindings with sound hinges. Clean pages with occasional finger smudges or pencil annotations. Some minor wear... More about The Algonquian Series (10 volumes
Camp Sibley (Henderson) and Fairmount, Minnesota: 1862 and 1863. Unbound. Stephens' first letter—on campaign stationery featuring John Fremont—was written from Camp Sible, Lower Sioux Agency. Its patriotic envelope-featuring the popular song, The Girl I Left Behind Me—was postmarked at Henderson, Minnesota on November 5, [1862]. The letter is in nice..... More about Two letters from a Minnesota militiaman who fought against the Sioux follow their barbarous...
