Auction No. 82
(Archive Information Only - Closed February 28, 1998)
Auction No. 82
(Archive Information Only - Closed February 28,
1998)
Antique Prints & Engravings
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The following four lots are from Botanifchen Bibliothec… by Dr. Michael Bernhardt Valentini, published in Frankfurt in 1719. This was a dictionary of medicinal plants. Each is a copper engraving with depictions of several individual plants. Each plant is shown with its root system and in full bloom. Each is on a 8 x 14" sheet. All are crisp impressions in very good condition.
347. Tab. CCCVIII. $70
348. Tab. CCCVII. $70
349. Tab. XXXVII. $70
350. Tab. LXVIII. $70
The following lots are from George Bickham’s Universal Penman published in London, 1741. Bickham was one of the most famous calligraphers of the 18th century. Each sheet is copper engraved with beautiful calligraphy and the poem or essay. The fine hand laid paper, measuring approximately 8 x 13", is engraved on one side only.
351. Music. A fine poem dated 1737. (A+) $50
352. A General Letter of Credit. Dated 1738 with exquisite calligraphy. (A+) $50
353. Letter from a Servant in London, To his Mafter in the Country. Dated 1740. Fine example of script and calligraphy (A+) $50
The following lots are wood engravings from an account of Capt. James Cook’s voyages of exploration. Alexander Hogg in London published them in A New, Authentic, and Complete Collection of Voyages Round the World, circa 1784 (unless otherwise noted). Each uncolored engraving is approximately 13.5 x 8.5".
354. Pacific (Lot of 10 prints). Nice group of views of various islands in the Pacific. Toned with some scattered foxing. Could use cleaning. (B) $175
355. Pacific (The Landing of Capt. Cook, &c. at Erramanga, One of the New Herbrides). Capt. Cook’s landing party is met by a group of angry natives whose spears are raised. Cook is aiming his rifle, as his men push off from the shore. Toned. (A) $35
356. Pacific (A View in the Island of New Caledonia [together with] A Man & Woman of New Caledonia). Two fine prints. The first depicts a village on the lush island and the other is two handsome portraits. Toned. (A) $40
357. Pacific (Lot of 4 prints). Nice lot of prints of the Island of Hapaee and a handsome portrait of a man of Mangea. Fine scene of ceremonies, dancing, a boxing match. Toned. (A) $90
358. Pacific (The Inside View of a House in the Island of Ulietea, with an elegant Representation of a Dance to the Music of that Country), ca. 1784. A fine scene of dancing ladies, costumes and musical instruments. Toned with foxing in margins. (A) $30
359. Pacific (Lot of 5 prints), ca. 1800. This group of prints is from a different edition of an account of Cook’s voyages. They are approximately 7 x 5". Included are 2 nice dance and ceremonial scenes, 2 views in Hawaii and one print of various tools from Tahiti. Some light foxing in margins. (A) $50
360. Easter Island (A View of Monuments, etc. in Easter Island). Interesting engraving of the monuments with two natives and an ominous looking skeleton. Toned with a couple of spots in margin. (B) $30
361. Easter Island (A Woman of Easter Island (and) A Man of Easter Island). Pair of handsome portraits on the same sheet. Crisply engraved. Age toned. (A) $40
362. Tahiti (Lot of 3 prints). Great scenes of Tahitian life: An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite; A View of the Island of Otaheite, with several Vessels of that Island; and Representation of the Body of Tee, a Chief as preserved after Death, in Otaheite. First is toned with some marginal foxing, others are clean. A nice set. (A) $75
363. Antarctic (Pair of prints). Includes a view of Christmas Harbor, Kerguelen Island with ships in the harbor and a shore full of penguins. The other print contains various coastal views of the island. Toned with some foxing and offsetting. (B) $25
364. New Zealand (Lot of 3 prints). Each print contains various engravings of weapons, carvings, tools, ornaments and individuals. Toned with a tiny bit of light foxing. (B) $35
365. New Zealand (A Man of New Zealand, A Woman of New Zealand [together with] The Inside of a Hippah, in New Zealand), ca. 1800. 7 x 4.5". Pair of nice copper engravings from another, smaller edition of Cook’s voyages. (A+) $50
366. Alaska & Asia (Lot of 8 prints). Lot of prints covering parts of Alaska and Kamtschatka. Includes a great view of two ships stranded in the ice, five prints of villages or the interiors of native habitations, and three sheets with various coastal views. All toned with some light foxing in margins & offsetting. Could use cleaning. (B) See previous page. $125-150 [Click here for image]
367. Animals. One sheet containing 3 depictions: A Young Sea Otter found off the North West Coast of America; An Opossum, a Quadruped of Van Diemen’s Land; and A White Bear found in the Pacific Ocean near Icy Cape. Toned with rough margins. (B) $20
The following lots are from The Naturalist’s Library - Ornithology, edited by Sire William Jardine, London, circa 1840. Each is a hand-colored copper engraving, with the birds colored and the background uncolored. They were engraved by the famous firm of Lizars & Co. Each measures 6.5 x 4".
368. Robin Flycatcher [and] Whiskered Fantail. Pair of fine engravings, colored in shades of brown and gray. (A+) $50
369. Red-billed Whidah [and] Great Senegal Swallow [and] Kite. Three attractive prints. The Whidah has a tail twice as long as his body and is very pretty. The Swallow is colored black and rust and paper is a bit toned. The Kite is a handsome bird of prey in colors of black, gray and rust. A nice set. (A+) $75
370. Swallow-tailed Nauclerus [and] Grey Wagtail. Pair of prints depicting birds with very long tails with colors of black, gray, light blue and yellow. (A+) $50
371. The Solan Goose [and] Wood Pigeon. Pair of nice prints, each with a pair of birds. The Solon Goose shows both adult and young plumage perched on a cliff overlooking the sea. The pigeons are colored light blue and pale pink. (A+) $50
372. Crimson Shouldered Caterpillar Catcher [and] Fork-tailed Gaper. Two striking black birds with bright red patches. Make a very attractive pair. (A+) $50
The following lots are copper engravings from The History and Topography of the United States of North America, published by John Howard Hinton, Boston, in 1846. These uncolored engravings are fine early American views.
373. Title page - History America Vol. II. 6 x 9.5". View of the old Fort at Connanicut, RI at sunset with fishermen in the foreground. Scene is surrounded with an elaborate engraved oval frame with the title, topped by an American eagle, and at the bottom are two sea nymphs. Minor spotting in margins, not affecting image. (A) $35
374. Capture of the British Frigate Curriere by the U.S. Frigate Constitution. 8 x 6". Striking scene of the sea battle just as the British ship’s mast is broken and she is captured. (A) $30
375. Cornwallis Resigning his Sword to Washington. 6.5 x 8". Fine historical engraving surrounded by an engraved frame. (A) $25
376. The Battle at Bunker’s Hill Near Boston. 9 x 7". Action packed scene of hand-to-hand combat of that historic battle. (A) $35
377. New York [together with] Exchange, New York. 8 x 6.5". Two fine engravings. The first is a view of the city from at sea with several ships and boats in the foreground. The second is a nice architectural rendering with people and carriages in the street. (A) $40
378. View of Tremont House, Boston [together with] Hancock House, Boston. 8 x 6.5". Fine renderings of these historic buildings. (A) $30
379. Episcopal Church at Richmond Virginia [together with] Natural Bridge, Virginia. 6 x 8". Pair of nice engravings. (A+) $30
380. Amherst College, Mass. 8 x 5.5". Good view of the campus. (A) $30
The following lots are very fine steel engravings published by the German Bibliothique Institute, circa 1850. These are very uncommon American scenes. Each is uncolored, on a sheet 10 x 7", crisply engraved and fine condition.
381. Mexico. 6 x 3.7". Fine view of the central plaza in Mexico City. (A+) $25
382. New Orleans. 6 x 3.7". Grand view of the city across the river with many sailing ships, boats and people in the foreground. (A+) $45
383. Havannah. 5.7 x 3.7". View of the fortification looking out into the harbour. (A+) $40
384. Rio Janeiro. 6 x 4". (BW) The fortifications of the city viewed from the sea. (A+)$20
385. New York (6 x 3.7") [together with] Bay of New York (From Hoboken) (6.5 x 4.2). Two lovely views of the city with ships and factories.. (A+) $75
386. Panama. 6 x 4.2". Very busy harbor scene with numerous ships and a dramatic tropical sky. (A+) $30
387. Burlington Am Mississippi. 6 x 4.2". Lovely view of the town and river, including a paddlewheeler. (A+) $20
388. Independence - Courthouse (Missouri). 6 x 4.2". Very early view with emigrant wagons, people and horses in the street in front of the courthouse. (A+) See above. $40 [Click here for image]
389. St. Joseph (Missouri). 6 x 4.2". A very early view of the city perched on the bank of the river with only a small cluster of buildings. (A+) $40
390. Das Court-House in St. Louis. 6 x 3.7". Fine engraving of the beautiful building with people and carriages in the foreground. (A+) $35
The following lots are original, tinted lithographs from various Pacific Railroad survey reports, published circa 1855. These views, done by some of the finest American artists, are often the earliest recorded prints of the regions. Each is about 6 x 9".
391. Head of the First Canon of Grand River below the Mouth of Coo-che-te-pa Creek, Sept. 7th. Attractive view of the canyon. (A) $15
392. White Bear Lake, John Mix Stanley. The survey party in the foreground transporting a canoe to the lake. One light spot in image. (B) $15
393. Pike Lake, John Mix Stanley. Lake with a small camp in foreground. (A) $15
394. Sauk River, John Mix Stanley. Fine view with horsemen & wagon in a valley. (A) $15
395. Source of the Peluse. Nice view by John Mix Stanley. (A) $15
396. Cantonment Stevens, Looking Westward. Nice camp scene with a small fort flying the Stars and Stripes. Some foxing in margins. (B) $15
397. Hot Springs at Source of the Lou Lou Fork, Bitter Root Mountains, Looking West. Lovely view of the alpine meadows. (A) $15
398. Crossing the Hellgate River May 5th 1854. The raging river is swamping three men and their raft. Foxing, mostly in margins. (B) $15
399. Hot Spring Mound, in the "Deer Lodge" Prairie, of the Rocky Mountains. Two surveyors standing on a mound viewing the mountains. (A) $15
400. Chemakane Mission, John Mix Stanley. Nice early view with Indians building homes near the mission. (A) $15
401. Peaks of the Sierra Blanca from near Fort Massachusetts, John Mix Stanley. Mountains with a small lake in the foreground. (A) $15
402. Marias River, John Mix Stanley. Attractive view of the steep river valley with a town of the cliff above the river. Light damp stain. (B) $15
403. Big Blackfoot Valley. Attractive view of the forests and meadows. (A) $15
404. Kamas Prairie of the Pend D’Oreilles Indians in the Rocky Mountains, Looking Southward. From the 47th & 49th Parallels survey. Scattered foxing. (C) $10
The following lots are tinted lithographs (approximately 6.5 x 9.5") from Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to the China Seas and Japan by Adm. Matthew Perry, published in 1856. This was the first American expedition to Japan and provided the outside world with some of the first official views of the people and countryside.
405. Rajah of Jahore (Singapore). Handsome, oval portrait of the Rajah. (A) $35
406. Valley of the Tomb, near Longwood. Exploring party on the hill overlooking the valley. (A) $15
407. Kura-Kawa-Kahai, Prefect of Simoda. Seated group of officials. (A) $30
408. Tatsnoski, Second Interpreter. Two Japanese men in kimono. Marginal foxing with one spot in print. (A) $20
409. Reception at the Castle of Shui. A large formal gathering. (A) $15
410. Market Place at Napha. Great scene of a busy marketplace. (A) $30
411. Funchal, Madeira, From the Curral. Family on the balcony of a fine home, overlooking the bay. (A) $15
412. Lew Chew [together with] Temple at Tumai, Lew Chew. First scene includes members of Perry’s crew lounging on a hillside, overlooking the harbor on the island of Okinawa. Second is a fine scene of a village and temple. The pair. (A) $30
413. Hindi Costumes, Mauritius [together with] Mauritius from the "Pouce". First scene includes several men and women praying and bathing in a stream. Second depicts an artist overlooking the harbor in the distance. The pair. (A) $35
The following five lots are tinted lithographs published in The Comprehensive Atlas & Geography of the World, by Blackie & Son, London, in 1884. Each print contains a view of several types of individuals in native costume. Most also show the type of housing in the background. Each is approximately 10 x 7" with the scene and the title, (including ethnic identification of each individual) enclosed is a decorative border.
414. Aborigines of North America. (A+). $35 [Click here for image]
415. Caucasian Race - Teutons, North Germans. (A+) $25
416. Mongol Race - Lapps and Esquimaux. (A+) $25
417. Mongol Race - Japanese. (A+) $30
418. Ethiopian Race - Negro, Kaffirs. (A+) $25
419. Asia, Myanmar (Natives of Burmah), Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1875. 13.2 x 9.2". (BW) Full page wood engraving of a group of people with the village in the background. Soft fold, else fine. (A) $15
420. England (The Opening of New London Bridge), C. Stanfield (T.A. Prior engraver, London, ca. 1850. 10.2 x 6.5". (FC) Fine steel engraving with attractive hand-coloring. Depicts the bridge with hundreds of people and boats all flying colorful flags. Some old tape residue in margins, none near the image. (A) $25
421. England (York Cathedral, from the North West), F. Bedford, W. Hargrove (pub), York, ca. 1850. 8.5 x 6". (FC) Charming, hand-colored, lithograph of the magnificent cathedral with people in the foreground. Light foxing in margins. (A) $35
422. England (Distribution of the Victoria Cross, The New Order of Valour, By Her Majesty, In Hyde Park), Illustrated London News, London, 1857. 20 x 14". (BW) Fine double page, wood engraving. Scene of troops and cavalry gathered in ceremony with the on-looking crowd. (A+) $25
423. Japan (Iaponnois), A. Mallet, Description de l’Univers, Paris, ca. 1719. 4 x 5.7". (BW) Crisp engraving of a man and woman in native costume with temples in the background and a banner cartouche. (A+) $60
424. Oceania (Ile Muthuate (Archipel Vin) [together with] Danse des Naturels des Iles Viti), Dufour, Paris, ca. 1840. 6 x 4.5". (BW) Two nice views of villages in the South Pacific. First is missing a corner, but with margins still adequate for framing, otherwise clean and crisp impressions. (A) $20
425. Russia (Pair of prints), Middleton, Complete System of Geography, London, [1779]. 6.5 x 11.5". (BW) Two fine engravings each within an elaborately engraved, tabernacle style frame decorated with vines & flowers. First is a view of several of Kamtschadales preparing and drying fish. The second contains two Siberian views: Schorskarskoi-Pagost and Trojesski. A very attractive set. Damp stains in margins, well outside images. (A) $35
426. South America, Brazil (Fluvius Grandis), John Ogilby, America, London, ca. 1671. 13.7 x 11.2". (BW) Fine copper engraving from this important record of the settlement of the Americas during the 17th century. This view is of the Amazon delta and the Portuguese fort protecting it. Soldiers and natives are unloading skiffs in the foreground. Interesting, banner & crest, cartouche. Light foxing in margins, crisp impression. (A) $150 [Click here for image]
427. South America, Brazil (Pair of prints), Illustrated London News, 1860. (BW) First sheet is a full page engraving of the Arsenal and Part of the City of Rio de Janeiro. The second sheet contains two half-page engravings of the Bahia Railway. A nice set. (A) $25
428. United States, California (San Francisco - General View), Illustrated London News, 1850. 9 x 4". (BW) Fine, 1/3 page, gold rush period image of the city and harbor filled with sailing ships. On a full page with 3 others, including another 1/3 page view of Sacramento. Both very desirable and early images of these cities. (A) $25
429. United States, District of Columbia (Washington from Arlington Heights), W. Sheppard (R. Hinshelwood engraver), Picturesque America, New York, ca. 1870. 9 x 7". (BW) Fine steel engraving of the city with the capitol dominating the scene. (A) $30
430. United States, eastern (Lot of 5 American prints), J. Davis Williams, America Illustrated, New York, [1876]. 9.5 x 12". Nice set of wood engravings. Included views of Hudson River (near West Point), Niagara Falls, Lake St. Regis, Erie Canal and Saratoga Lake. Some minor surface soil in margins only and one marginal tear, else crisp and clean. (A) $60
431. United States, Hawaii (Lot of 5 photographs), Anon., ca. 1920. 9.5 x 7.7". (BW) Set of early photographs of Hawaiian people and settings mounted on old board. Not dated but probably 1900-1920, or earlier, judging from poses, depth of field and subject movement. Each has over printed title from old typewriter: Birthplace of Queen Emma;- Kalakana’s Hula Girls; Native Grass House - Eating Poi; Hawaiian Hula Hula Dancers; Hawaiian Flower Girls. Most a little faded, with pinholes in corners, but still very detailed. (B) $100-125
432. United States, Kentucky (City of Louisville), A.C. Warren (E.P. Branard engraver), Picturesque America, N.Y, ca. 1870. 8.7 x 7". (BW) Fine steel engraving of the city with a railroad bridge over the river. Complete with trains, steamboats and a ferry. (A) $25
433. United States, New York (West Point, and the Highlands), Henry Fenn (S.V. Hunt, engraver), Picturesque America, New York, ca. 1870. 7.2 x 6". (BW) Great scene of a troop of soldier’s preparing to fire a cannon on the point, overlooking the ship-filled river. Light foxing in margins. (B) $30
434. United States, West (Emigrants Crossing the Plains [together with] Native Californians Lassoing a Bear), Picturesque America, N.Y., ca. 1870. 8.5 x 7". (BW) Two fine engravings. The first is one of the most popular, 19th century images of a wagon train. The second is an exciting scene of 3 horsemen surrounding an enraged bear. Soiling in margins. (A) $40
435. United States, western (Lot of 5 prints), Frederic Remington, Drawings, New York, [1897]. 13.2 x 8.7". (BW) Five great prints from one of the few portfolios published directly by Remington. All prints feature Native Americans and include When His Heart if Bad, Her Calf (a great buffalo hunting scene), Hostiles Watching the Column, The Coming Storm, and The Twilight of the Indian. (A+). $125 [Click here for image]
436. United States, western (Lot of 5 prints), Frederic Remington, Drawings, [1897]. 13.2 x 8.7". (BW) Another great lot as above featuring cowboys. Includes Riding Herd in the Rain, A Misdeal, Taking the Robe, A Greaser, and A "Sun Fisher". (A+) $150
437. United States, western (Lot of 5 prints), Frederic Remington, Drawings, New York, [1897]. 13.2 x 8.7". (BW) Another lot of prints featuring animals including The Squaw Pony, Solitude (a nice buffalo piece), Coyotes, The Hungary Winter, and A Mountain Lion Hunting. (A+) $80
438. Birds (Carpophaga microcera (Bonaparte)), E. Sheppard, U.S. Exploring Expedition, [1843]. 11.7 x 16.5". (FC) Beautifully hand-colored copper engraving of a dove. This is Plate #29 from the folio first edition that is very scarce. Minor foxing in margins with a couple of faint spots inside platemark. (B) $100
439. Birds (1. Ring-tail Eagle 2. Sea Eagle), Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, ca. 1860. 10 x 13.5". (FC) Handsome pair of birds, one frontal view and the other from the back. Both perched on a branch above the beach, which is covered with seashells. A ship is sailing in the background. Mat burn in margins and some tape burn on back. Print is overall clean and very well colored. (B) $75
440. Botanical (No. 1179), Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1809. 4.7 x 8.5". (FC) Lovely hand-colored copper engraving of some type of lily. Depicts a tall spray of white and red flowers. One light spot, else very clean (B) $35
441. Botanical (No. 1481), Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1812. 11 x 8.5". (FC) Folding plate of a water lily with several yellow blooms in various stages. (A+) $40
442. Botanical (Clianthus puniceus), Drake, London, ca. 1830. 8.7 x 11.2". (FC) Beautiful botanical engraving of a fuchsia like plant with large red and pink colored blooms. Seed pod shown. (A+) $50
443. Botanical (Kromprinzefsin Victoria), Anon., 1863. 7.5 x 10". (PC) Very early printed color lithograph of a fabulous fuchsia in full bloom. (A+) $35
444. Coaching (Untitled), George Morton/Henry Alken, London, ca. 1870. 11.5 x 6.7". (FC) Lovely, original hand-colored, lithograph of a coach pulled by four horses. There are two couples riding in the coach and each pair of horses has a rider. Lightly toned. (A) $50
445. Costumes (Lot of 10 prints), Braun & Schneider, Munich, ca. 1860. 17 x 13.2". (FC) From a German encyclopedia of costumes of the world. Each sheet contains 4 separate groups of people, each representing various types within a specific region from several different centuries. Included in the lot are Arabic, Christian, Roman, Greek, Swiss, German, Mongolian, Italian, English, and Russian. Each engraving is finely hand-colored and very attractive. Each sheet could be divided into 4 separate prints. A couple of tears, over all very good. (B) $100
446. Fashion (Toilettes de Milles Raboin), La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1869. 8.5 x 12". (FC) Charming view of two ladies in a museum. (A+) $50
447. Fashion (Toilettes de Magazines du Louvre et de Mme Breant Castel), La Mode Illustree, 1869. 8.5 x 12". (FC) Beautifully colored engraving of two ladies in a garden.. (A+) $50
448. Fashion (Toilettes de Mme Breant-Castel), La Mode Illustree, 1869. 8.5 x 12". (FC) Fine example with three lovely ladies sitting on a patio surrounded by greenery. (A+) $50
449. Fashion (Toilettes de Mme Fladry), La Mode Illustree, Paris, 1869. 8.5 x 12". (FC) Beautifully colored with two ladies in afternoon attire and a little girl looking out over a balcony. (A+) $50
450. Fashion (Lot of 11 prints), Geszler, Fashions of the XIX Century, ca. 1900. 9.5 x 12.5". (PC) Nice plates from a portfolio. Each plate is a color-colotype with a group of pretty ladies finely dressed that year’s fashion. Each is dated in the title: 1857, 58, 59, 68, 65, 63, 62, 74, 72, & 71. On heavy card stock paper, with some mounted on a black paper backing. All age toned, some with chipped corners. The 1857 plate has an adhesive stain in images, all other images very good. (B) $100
451. Military (Lot of 4 Military costume prints), Braun & Schneider, Munich, ca. 1860. 17 x 13.2". (FC) From a German encyclopedia of costumes of the world. Each sheet contains 4 separate groups of European soldiers exhibiting the various uniforms of that army with the applicable dates below. Each engraving is finely hand-colored and very attractive. Each sheet could be divided into 4 separate prints. A few minor defects. (B) $40
452. Military – Indian Wars (The Ute War - Major Thornburgh’s Last Charge), The Illustrated London News, London, 1879. 9 x 6.7". (BW) On a full sheet. Battle scene with a very interesting article concerning the Ute War and the fate of Major Thornburgh. (A+) $25
453. Military - Civil War (Destruction of the Federal Merchantman Harvey Birch by the Confederate War-Sloop Nashville), The Illustrated London News, London, 1861. 9 x 8.5". (BW) Great sea-battle scene with much drama. On a full page with the ILN masthead. Damp stain in margin just touching image. (B) Will frame very nicely. $30
454. Military - Civil War (Major Anderson of the United States Army, Late Commandant of Fort Sumter Charleston Harbour), The Illustrated London News, London, 1861. 9.2 x 13.5". (BW) Nice portrait of the Major with cannon in background (A+) $15
455. Military, Civil War (Confederate Prisoners Captured by United States Pickets Between Fairfax and Manassas Junction, Virginia), Illustrated London News, London, 1861. 9.5 x 7.7". (BW) Wood engraving on the front page of the ILN with its large decorative masthead. Minor surface soil, not affecting print, else fine. (A) $20
456. Military, Civil War (Lot of prints), Illustrated London News, London, 1861.. (BW) Three pages each with one, half page, wood engraving. Including Carolinian pickets retreating near Fairfax, Virginia; Munson’s Hill, Virginia; and Skirmish near Fall’s Church, Virginia. All clean and crisp. (A+) $60
457. Military - Civil War (Great Sumter Meeting in Union Square, New York), Winslow Homer, Harper’s Weekly, 1863. 13.7 x 9". (BW) Wood engraved view of the square filled with people, flags and cannon. Three lovely ladies observe from a balcony in the foreground. A banner in the distance reads "One Flag, One Country, One Destiny". (A) $60
458. Miscellaneous (Untitled), Anon., 1759. 17.5 x 12". (BW) A very unusual and attractive copper engraving of a sundial and a weather vane depicting the apparatus both in an elevation and viewed from above. Engraved motto below "Extra Potam Capenam". This appears to be an engraving of the Boscovich Anemoscope found in Rome in 1759 by Ruggero Giuseppe Boscovich, an Italian mathematician, astronomer, physicist and Jesuit who taught in Rome. It was found outside the Capaneman Gate and was placed there by the Romans after being looted from ancient Greece. An interesting engraving for the collector of scientific instruments. Tape residue on top verso, else fine. (A) $70 [Click here to view entire map]
459. Miscellaneous (Lot of 20 prints), Anon., London, ca. 1820. 5 x 8". (BW) Each is a fine engraving of a person of European royalty or historical significance. The portraits themselves are only about 2 x 3" with the titling taking of the rest of the plate. These are very attractive framed. Includes, Louis XVI King of France & Oliver Cromwell. A few with very light foxing, most fine. (B) $40
460. Miscellaneous (Lot of 6 prints), Art Journal, London, [1867-78]. 10 x 7". (BW) Fine steel engravings, all of adorable children. These engravings are all after famous 19th century paintings. Includes scenes of children at play, babies, and home scenes. A fine set of engravings. (A+) $75
461. Miscellaneous (Lot of 5 prints), The Aldine, New York, [1873]. 9.7 x 14.5". (BW) Five lovely prints, all cover pages for the magazine. All very nice, domestic scenes, finely engraved. (A+) $60
462. Native American (Tewa War -God Effigies), Edward S. Curtis, North American Indian, 1925. 6.2 x 8.5". (BW) A fine photogravure on Japanese Vellum paper. E.S. Curtis is credited with producing the most important photo history of Native Americans. Depicts two effigies of the Tewa pueblo in New Mexico. Crease in margin, far from image, else fine. (A) $125
463. Native American (Komuqi - Qagyuhl), Edward S. Curtis, North American Indian, 1914. 6.2 x 9". (BW) Another great photogravure on tissue paper. The image is of a fierce looking dance mask. Images of masks are among the most collectible of Curtis’ images. (A) $350 [Click here for image]
464. Politics (Lot of ten political cartoons), Thomas Nast, Harper’s Weekly, New York, [1875-77]. 10.5 x 15.2". (BW) Ten full-page prints by the famous political cartoonist, include 3 front pages. Subject matter includes Uncle Sam, civil service, fishing dispute between the U.S. and Canada, the Democratic ticket, carpetbaggers, Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. (A+) $75
465. Ships (The Yachts Genesta and Puritan Competing this week at New York for the International Challenge Cup), W. L. Wyllie, The Graphic, London, 1885. 9 x 9". (BW) On a full sheet with three dramatic views of the sailing yachts. (A) $20
466. Sports (The Skating Season), Winslow Homer, Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1862. 13.7 x 9". (BW) A lovely print by WINSLOW HOMER featuring a family skating with several children playing in the background. Minor chipping in margin. (A) $75
467. Sports (The Yale Foot-Ball Team and Groups of Spectators at the Championship Game between Yale and Harvard), Harper’s Weekly, New York, 1887. 22 x 16". (BW) Double page with a 8.7 x 6.2" portrait of the team, with each member named. Surrounded by several wood engravings of groups of spectators. Some minor edge chipping. (A) $40
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