1807. Map. Engraving. Sheet measures 16.5 x 22 inches. Some light foxing, some small chips to edges. This map is an early nautical rendering of the harbor of Veracruz, Mexico, oriented with north to the upper left. It focuses on shoreline geography and depths, particularly around the various islands and sand bars off the coast. In the upper left corner of the map is a profile view of the region's mountains. Below is a French description of the harbor attributed..... More

1890. 1 page, 9.75 x 7.5 inches, on embossed personal letterhead, "Windsor Hotel," January 23, 1890. In this letter, Ward makes plans to meet someone at a convenient time, in full: "Dear Sir, I intended calling upon you some time ago, but I had to go out of town. I trust tomorrow afternoon about 3pm will be a convenient hour to you as I shall be down town. I can call upon you at that time. I remain, Yours Faithfully..... More

London: Edwin Arnold, 1902. Illustrated with 2 color folding maps. 344pp. Thick 8vo, gilt-lettered maroon cloth (somewhat rubbed at edges; one small spot on rear cover); uncut edges. London: Edwin Arnold, 1902. First edition. A very good copy of this uncommon book. More

Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 4 x 5 inches. Page size 5 x 5.75 inches. In very good condition. Some staining to margins. A terrifying scene of falling through the ice. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672);..... More

Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 4.25 x 6.25 inches. Page size 6 x 8.25 inches. In very good condition. Some staining to margins. Devastating find in Siberia. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672); this work can be..... More

Hartford. Original drawing, multiple illustration techniques with publisher's notes at margins. Image size 3.75 x 4.25 inches. Page size 5 x 6 inches. In very good condition. Some light staining to margins. Original drawing from Our Lost Explorers: The Narrative of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition, As Related by the Survivors, And in the Records and Last Journals of Lieutenant De Long by Raymond Lee Newcomb, naturalist on the Jeannette Expedition (see SKU# 237672); this work can be found as an..... More

Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1955. 8vo, black cloth, d.w. chipped and lightly dampstained, pencil marks in some margins. Bloomington: Indiana University Press, (1955). More