Collectibles and Curiosities

A very fine leather bound set of the complete writings of O. Henry in 14 red morocco 3/4 morocco and cloth boards with raised bands, gilt-panelled spines, the top edges gilt and illustrations by Gordon Grant. This lovely set was originally purchased from Imperial Books...

A magnificently bound edition of Tom Brown's School Days published in London in 1896 by Macmillan and Company with full gilt edges. The binding was created a...

15 Star antique American flag with an extremely rare “circle-star” version of the great star pattern and a complement of 13 stripes; made during the 1st quarter of the 20th century t...

"ROOSEVELT BATTLE FLAG" KERCHIEF, MADE FOR THE 1912 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT, WHEN HE RAN ON THE INDEPENDENT, PROGRESSIVE PARTY TICKET, SIGNED "D&C / NY" WITH "UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD" IMAGE COPYRIGHT Printed cotton kerchief, made for the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt when he ran on the Progressive Party ticket (the Bull Moose Campaign). This graphic textile relates not only one of the most beloved American figures, but to a rare political incident in which he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his former Republican friends as well, by dividing support between himself and incumbent President William Howard Taft. The kerchief features a vertical, oval portrait of TR in the center, around which, in a narrow border, is text related to the portrait image. This reads “Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, NY. ” Above the oval window in the word "Progressive" and beneath is “Roosevelt 1912 Battle Flag”. All of this appears on a traditional western style design that consists of a geometric field of diamonds, surrounded by two lineal striped borders. This general style of red bandanna was a Roosevelt trade mark and could be regularly be seen tied about his neck in his many outdoor and military expeditions. In the extreme lower left corner is the signature of the maker "D & C / NY." While the identity of "D & C" remains unknown, Underwood & Underwood was the world's largest publisher of stereo views. Founded in Kansas in 1881, it relocated in NY in 1887 then expanded elsewhere. The company became an early leader in News Bureau photography and dealt in other photographic images. This appears to have included woodcut or copperplate engravings, such as Roosevelt's attractive portrait that appears on this bandanna. A kerchief in this style is documented in “Threads of History”, by Herbert Ridgeway Collins, as item 935 on page 371 (Smithsonian Press, 1979). Collins served as curator of political history at the Smithsonian and his landmark text is considered the definitive reference on political flag and textile collecting...

43 Star Antique American Flag Reflecting Idaho Statehood, One of the Rarest Star Counts Among Surviving American Flags of the 19th Century; A Masterpiece of Early Flag-making with an Exceptional Starburst Medallion Configuration, Circa 1890: Numerous flags appeared with unofficial star counts in early America, some of them produced by flag-makers in large quantity in anticipation of the addition of more states. Interestingly enough, other flags were officially adopted by the United States Congress, but for all practical purposes were never produced. Among these is the 43 star flag, which reflects the addition of Idaho. A tiny handful of flags with this star count are known, but they are among the most rare of all examples throughout American history. To understand why, one may turn back the clock to the 1876 and examine flag production from that year until the addition of the 44th state. After the Flag Act of 1818, the official “flag year” began every July 4th. So on Independence Day, all states having been added to the Union over the previous year were officially given a star. Makers of flags, however, did not wait for July 4th and official star counts. Flag-making was a competitive industry and many manufacturers added stars before new states were actually added, wishing to create a reason for consumers to buy new flags and one-up each other in sales. In 1876 the 37 star flag was official, but on August 1st we received our 38th state. Many flag-makers abandoned the 37 star flag when production began for the Centennial International Exposition, a six-month long World's Fair held in Philadelphia as the first of its kind in America, which served as the nucleus for celebrations of our 100-year anniversary of independence from Britain. In that year 38 stars was a common choice, but other flag-makers actually skipped past 38 all-together, choosing to instead produce 39 star flags, anticipating the addition of the Dakota Territory as one state. Seeing that Dakota wasn't coming, production after 1876 seems to have reverted to the 38 star count. Then in 1889, thirteen years later, 39 star flags were once again manufactured with the anticipation of Dakota's statehood. On November 2nd of that year, a surprise was lay in store for the makers of 39 star flags, when the Dakotas arrived as two different states, which forever rendered 39 star flags both inaccurate and unofficial. Just a few days later, on November 8th, Montana entered the Union as the 41st state, followed by Washington State as number 42 just three days hence on November 11th. 40 star flags were made in limited quantity, reflecting the Dakotas entry. This count is extremely scarce, but not exceptionally rare. Perhaps this is because some flag-makers anticipated the number correctly, and so some of the 40's are anticipatory flags. 41 star flags...

Softcover catalog of an exhibition of Italian Radical architecture and design featuring work by Ettore Sottsass and the Superstudio collective held at the Walker Art Center in August...

Collection of printed materials pertaining to CityKids, featuring design and artwork by founding member Keith Haring, mostly concerning the 1990 CityKids program along with a memorial tribute to Haring, who passed away in January of that year. Included is: "CItyKids Speak on Growing Up & Other Herioc Deeds: Lessons for the 1990s", a 50-page, 4to commemorative journal in stapled wrappers published in conjunction with a CityKids Speak gala and tribute to Keith Haring held in May, 1990; a trifold 4 to prospectus and invitation for this event; and a red manila folder, also 4 to, with a CityKids sticker on the front cover, and stapled CityKids literature inside. As a bonus, there is a 1986 Keith Haring sticker...

Miniature sculpture in coral of a bird Continental, 20th century Measures: Height 1cm, width 2cm, depth 1cm This delicate little sculpture from coral portrays a tiny bird, the b...

"IMPERIAL POWDER" GUNPOWDER TIN, EUREKA POWDER COMPANY, DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE, CA 1853-70 Eureka Powder Works gunpowder tin with "Imperial Powder" brand...

ROOSEVELT BATTLE FLAG KERCHIEF, MADE FOR THE 1912 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF TEDDY ROOSEVELT, WHEN HE RAN ON THE INDEPENDENT, PROGRESSIVE PARTY TICKET, SIGNED "D&C / NY" WITH "UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD" IMAGE COPYRIGHT : Printed cotton kerchief, made for the 1912 presidential campaign of Theodore Roosevelt when he ran on the Progressive Party ticket (the Bull Moose Campaign). This graphic textile relates not only one of the most beloved American figures, but to a rare political incident in which he lost the White House, not only for himself, but for his former Republican friends as well, by splitting Republican support between himself and incumbent President William Howard Taft. The kerchief features a vertical, oval portrait of TR in the center, around which, in a narrow border, is text related to the portrait image. This reads “Copyright by Underwood & Underwood, NY. ” Above the oval window in the word "Progressive" and beneath is “Roosevelt / 1912 / Battle Flag”. All of this appears on a traditional western style design that consists of a geometric field of diamonds, surrounded by two lineal striped borders. This general style of red bandanna was a Roosevelt trade mark and could be regularly be seen tied about his neck in his many outdoor and military expeditions. In the extreme lower left corner is the signature of the maker "D & C / NY." While the identity of "D & C" remains unknown, Underwood & Underwood was the world's largest publisher of stereo views. Founded in Kansas in 1881, it relocated in NY in 1887 then expanded elsewhere. The company became an early leader in News Bureau photography and dealt in other photographic images. This appears to have included woodcut or copperplate engravings such as Roosevelt's attractive portrait that appears on this bandanna. A kerchief in this style is documented in “Threads of History”, by Herbert Ridgeway Collins, as item 935 on page 371 (Smithsonian Press, 1979). Collins served as curator of political history at the Smithsonian and his landmark text is considered the definitive reference on political flag and textile collecting...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Christening mug, made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co; an addition to our silver christening gifts colle...

A complete set of the works of Theodore Roosevelt in 14 volumes bound in 3/4 red morocco with raised spines, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1915.