First Edition (Edition G of 385 copies) of Henry Miller's Insomnia or the Devil at Large portfolio, Loujon Press, Albuquerque, 1970. Signed by Miller and dated "May 1st, 1970" in colophon. Book is a facsimile of Miller's handwritten reflections regarding his wife, gathered in comb binding, wrapped in boards with original foil papers; housed in […]
Lot 617: 2 Musician Autographed Hatch Show Print Posters
Two (2) Ryman Auditorium, Nashville TN. Hatch Show Print concert posters. Autographed by John Hiatt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rosanne Cash, and Rodney Crowell (Nov. 19, 2002) and by Trace Adkins and Billy Currington (Feb. 23, 2005). In black frames under plexiglass. Frames: 22" x 13 1/2" and 20" x 13 1/2". PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee […]
Lot 609: Two Gurkha Kukri Knives in Shadowbox Frame
Two (2) Gurkha Kukri knives including one with Wootz Damascus style blade, together with a leather scabbord with Arabic inscription. All housed in a shadowbox frame. Both blades measure approx. 12" L, one measures approx 16" total L, the other approx. 19 1/4" L. Box measures 3" H x 25 1/4" L x 13" D. […]
Lot 608: 21 Asst. European, Central American, & Middle Eastern Knives
Grouping of twenty-one (21) European, Central American, and Middle Eastern knives and daggers by various makers, having steel blades, handles and pommels comprised of materials including wood, horn, hardstone, and metal. Fourteen (14) with leather sheaths, three (3) with metal sheaths, three (3) with wooden sheaths, boxes, or mounts, and one (1) with a horn […]
Lot 599: By or After Shobal Clevenger, Bust of Amos Lawrence
Painted plaster portrait bust by or after Shobal Vail Clevenger (American, 1812-1843), depicting Amos Lawrence (1786-1852), the prominent Boston textile merchant, philanthropist, and father of Amos A. Lawrence (who founded the University of Kansas). Lawrence is depicted as a balding man in later age, with draped shoulders, atop a circular base. Unsigned. 27"H x 17"W […]
Lot 598: After Shobal Clevenger, large plaster bust, poss. Jeremiah Mason
Painted plaster bust, possibly after Shobal Vail Clevenger (1812-1843), depicting an unidentified older, balding gentleman, atop a circular integral base. The sculpture bears a strong resemblance to the plaster bust of U.S. Senator Jeremiah Mason currently in the collection of the Boston Athanaeum. Unsigned. 31"H x 22"W x 13'D. 20th century. PROVENANCE: Private Tennessee collection; […]
Lot 597: 11 Engraved Scenic Views and Maps inc. UVA, GA Female College, plus Postcard Album
Group of eleven (11) antique prints and lithographic maps. Includes University of Virginia, Charlottesville by W. Goodacre, published London, 1831 by I.T. Hinton, Simpkin & Marshall; Georgia Female College published by Graham's Magazine, 1844; Cumberland Gap (published D. Appleton, 1872); the port of New Orleans after Waud (published D. Appleton, 1873); The City of Detroit […]
Lot 596: Circa 1950 ed. Paul Revere Boston Massacre Print, American Revolution
THE BLOODY MASSACRE… March 5th, 1770, mid-20th century copy after Paul Revere's engraving depicting the Revolutionary War massacre "perpetrated in King Street BOSTON on March 5th, 1770 by a party of the 29th Regt." Pencil numbered 34/150 lower right, in original cover from The Current Company of Bristol, Rhode Island. This halftone print follows the […]
Lot 594: Group of 7 Andrew Jackson Prints by Kellogg, Currier and Harper's
7 Andrew Jackson related 19th century lithographic prints, most by Kellogg, and/or Currier. Includes 1 Silhouette print "from life by Wm. H. Brown," Kellogg, 1844, picturing Jackson standing on a hill looking down toward his home, the Hermitage; 1 black and white lithograph of Jackson atop his horse after the Battle of New Orleans by […]
Lot 595: 10 Early Prints including Meriwether Lewis, Native American VA Portrait
10 Engravings and other prints of subjects including Meriwether Lewis after St. Memin, a Virginia Native American woman, the children of Charles I after Anthony van Dyck, John Quincy Adams, J.C. Hobhouse, Quakers, and more. 1st item: Aquatint on laid paper of explorer Meriwether Lewis in Native American garb, holding a rifle and knife, by […]
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