New York: Harper's Weekly, 1892. Woodcut with modern hand coloring. Sheet measures 45.75" x 15.75". This impressive 1892 bird's-eye view was issued to depict the celebrations for the four hundred year anniversary of Columbus' landing in 1492. Drawn by Victor Perard, shows a stunning view of the New York Skyline looking towards the harbor and New Jersey. The buildings on Manhattan can be viewed in the foreground with the ships and naval vessels of all shapes and sizes parade the... More about The New York Columbian Celebration - The Naval Review

New York: Henry & William Vought, 1865. Uncolored lithograph. Sheet measures 18.25" x 22.25" This commemorative patriotic lithograph by Henry and William Vought was issued following President Lincoln's assassination in April 1865. The portraits of each appear on the two sides with the Declaration of Independence below Washington and the Emancipation Proclamation below Lincoln. In the center is Columbia, the allegorical female personifying Liberty, is dressed in classical garb and a Phrygian cap, holding a laurel wreath above both men... More about Columbia's noblest Sons

New York: Currier & Ives, 1892. Original color lithograph. Image measures 26.25" x 38", with frame 32.25" x 44". An excellent example of the rare 1892 edition of a dramatic birds eye view of the port of New York. Included below the title is a list of fifty-seven references to sites of interest. At the center of the image is Castle Garden, originally an island and cultural hub with a world famous theater. The piece shows the building when it... More about The Port of New York. Birds Eye View from the Battery, Looking South

New York: James Miller, 1854. Engraving. Uncolored. Image measures 18" x 15.25". Lovely circa 1833 portrait of Washington crossing the Delaware features George Washington dressed in military attire astride a rearing horse. In his right hand he holds a telescope while his left hand holds the reins. The horse wears ornate tack with the letter 'W' and an eagle and decorative headgear. In the backround in top left and bottom right soldiers can be seen marching forward and rowing across... More about Washington Crossing the Delaware

1904. View. Pencil drawing, signed, dated and titled in lower right corner. Page measures 6.75" x 5". Charles P. Rising (1859-1920) was a landscape artist born in Auburn, New York near the Finger Lakes. Artistically inclined from an early age, Rising studied with Hudson River painter George Clough (1825-1901). Rising worked in a variety of media including charcoal, oil, watercolor and pencil, and his delicate drawings clearly reflect the inspiration he found in the enchanting landscapes of his native region... More about 150 St. & 7 Ave N.Y.C. (6-04

1902. View. Pencil drawing, signed, dated and titled at bottom. Page measures 4.5" x 6". Nice harbor scene of Rhode Island. Charles P. Rising (1859-1920) was a landscape artist born in Auburn, New York near the Finger Lakes. Artistically inclined from an early age, Rising studied with Hudson River painter George Clough (1825-1901). Rising worked in a variety of media including charcoal, oil, watercolor and pencil, and his delicate drawings clearly reflect the inspiration he found in the enchanting landscapes... More about Newport-R.I. (6.7-02

1902. View. Pencil drawing, signed and dated at lower edge. Page measures 5" x 8". Charles P. Rising (1859-1920) was a landscape artist born in Auburn, New York near the Finger Lakes. Artistically inclined from an early age, Rising studied with Hudson River painter George Clough (1825-1901). Rising worked in a variety of media including charcoal, oil, watercolor and pencil, and his delicate drawings clearly reflect the inspiration he found in the enchanting landscapes of his native region. Light crease... More about Untitled (5-8-02

1912. View. Charcoal drawing mounted on board, signed and dated in lower right corner. Page measures 9.5" x 12.5". Charles P. Rising (1859-1920) was a landscape artist born in Auburn, New York near the Finger Lakes. Artistically inclined from an early age, Rising studied with Hudson River painter George Clough (1825-1901). Rising worked in a variety of media including charcoal, oil, watercolor and pencil, and his delicate drawings clearly reflect the inspiration he found in the enchanting landscapes of his... More about Untitled (9-10-12

Philadelphia: Bradley & Co., 1866. Proof before letters. Mezzotint. Image measures 17.75" x 25". This is a lovely 1866 portrait of Lincoln and his family. From a painting by S. B. Waugh, the portrait features Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd with their two surviving sons Robert and Tad. A portrait of the third son, who died in 1862, is seen hanging on the wall behind. This print, a proof before letters, was engraved by William Sartain and published... More about Lincoln and His Family

1990. Offset Lithograph. 58 x 42 inches. Large, proof before letters, promotional poster for "Some Americans Abroad" a comedy by Richard Nelson. Shakespeare holds the excited crowds a bey with a British flag. Poster is in good condition, but has been stored rolled and unlined. Edward Sorel was born in the Bronx in 1929. He is a beloved cartoonist and graphic designer. More about Lincoln Center Theater at the Mitzi E. Newhouse

1939. 4to., black and white printed wrappers, 32pp. Text with illustrations. Minor soiling and tears to cover. Cover measures 12 1/2" x 8 1/2". This issue of New Masses, a American workers' monthly steeped in Marxism, is from September 5, 1939. The issue is titled "Why the Pact was Signed: A Guide to the Crisis." As the cover indicates, it includes articles about national and international politics by Theodore Draper, Alter Brody, John Stark, and Richard H. Rovere, among other... More about New Masses [September 5, 1939