Kansas City, MO: Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, 1960. Volume 10, Number 2. Slim unpaginated 8vo bound with two staples, pictorial wrappers: Kansas City: Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, February 1960. Very good condition. Inscribed with green ink on the cover: "To Murray Prinoff from Thomas H. Benton." More
Chicago: 1897. Fine content A.L.S. 3 pages, Chicago, August 3, 1897, pursuing a lead on a possible commission, in part: "...Mr C.F. Gunther of this city has informed me that you have been considering certain artists with the idea of having some portraits painted and also suggested I write to you. If you have not yet commissioned and artist to do the work I should be pleased to do it for you. I am an exhibitor in the Paris Salon..... More
1843. Exceptional Autograph Note Signed on a sheet of paper: "From Geo Caitlin of Wyoming, USA - To Edward Joseph Powell of London, New Castle. 1843." Fine condition. American painter who specialized in portraits of Native Americans in the Old West. Caitlin signed this item two years after he published his acclaimed 'Manners, Customs and Conditions of the North American Indians', in two volumes with approximately 300 engravings, and one year before he released Catlin's North American Indians Portfolio, with..... More
Kensington: 1895. Short A.L.S. 12mo. 1 page, Kensington, December 28, 1895, to publisher William Sullivan, in full: "Many thanks for the London Garland. I enclose cheque for it. With best wishes for the New Year." In very good condition. Prolific English artist of children's books. More
London: 1928. 1 page, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, London, January 23, 1928. Eleven-line handwritten note as part of a custom-made greeting card with a photograph of the artist affixed, written to noted South American physician Alexandro Zovilla, in part: "...Your kind words have reached me over Norway here in London. It was pleasant to hear that you have sympathy for my art. In this time one has so much art, what is not 'sane'?" Fine condition. Norwegian artist best known..... More
1849. A.L.S. "F.O.C. Darley", 8vo. 1 page, no place, January 2nd, 1849, in response to Patron, in full: "Allow me to return my best thanks for the copy of Money Penney. I enclose your cheque for 2 pounds, the illustration will be finished by tomorrow morning." Condition: irregular left-hand margin that does not detract, otherwise in very good condition. American painter and illustrator known for his work with prominent 19th century authors. More
Paris: 1842. 1 page, 8 x 5 inches, no date, circa 1842, written to Monsieur Desains, 8 Rue Cassette [Paris], promising to use his influence with Menier in showing his devotion to the addressee and the Arago family. Also: his wife has returned and they would both be happy to have him come and visit often. Paperclip stain in the upper left corner; natural folds but still in very good condition. French painter of historical subjects. More
Important A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, black bordered mourning stationary, in French (partly translated), no place, no date, written to a friend about the prospective illustrations to be used in a book, "I have read the proofs... and it is really good." He continues that, "Chapon is rushing me to make a choice about the painters he has selected and for use of their reproductions". He suggests a list of paintings to be chosen based on their importance and ease of..... More
1951. A.L.S., 12 mo. 2 pages, on his personalized card, Peel Cottage, March 10, 1951, in full: "Many thanks for your nice letter - you are very extravagant in buying my [painting] "Molds of Posterity." The life of St. Paul for which I made 4 large watercolors appeared in the American 'Woman's Home Companion' in 1931. I never saw it and only got pull-sheets of two, possibly three, of my companions. Thanks again for your kind appreciation and ... with..... More
Philadelphia: 1851. Excellent content A.L.S. 4to, 2 pages, Philadelphia, November 29th 1851, an uncharacteristically chatty communication addressed to 'Dear Friend', in part: "...I can wait no longer for dame fortune to smile, she seems to have given me the cold shoulder in the most unkind manner, yet I trust she will grow warmer as I continue to the south: how gratifying it is not to be disappointed, the picture is doing just as well as I expected! People here are..... More
Brooklyn, NY: 1987. Exceptional signed catalog brochure from the artist's lifetime achievement exhibition tour at the Brooklyn Museum, October 2 - November 30, 1987; a major retrospective celebrating the creative genius of Jacob Lawrence's art. Each page of this four-color lithograph catalog measures 11 x 7.5 inches and opens accordion-style to create six separate pages of biographical data with illustrations. Boldly signed on the cover "Jacob Lawrence 10/1/87" (one day before this exhibit opened to the public) directly above a...... More
Rupell Square: 1824. 3 pages, Rupell Square, Nov. 23, 1824. The first two pages (front and back) are lightly toned and measure 7 x 4.5 inches. The third page is cropped to 5,24 x 4 inches and dry-mounted. Signed "Tho Lawrence," this letter expresses regret for being unable to meet with a couple and attempts to arrange a future rendez-vous, in part: "...I am very sorry that from early and unavoidable engagements tomorrow, I am obliged to postpone the pleasure..... More
Paris: 1929. A.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Paris, November 12th 1929, in French (with translation), giving permission to the recipient to reproduce and article, in part: "...You may reproduce the article in your magazine. I would like you to dedicate it to Blaise Cendrars. Please ask Mr. Hetbertat, on my behalf, for "The End of the World" - perhaps you have a copy? In order to obtain this, tell Mr. Hetbertat that your magazine is neither in favor of supporting his..... More
A.D.A. Edita, 1950. A very heartfelt A.L.S. 8vo. 2 pages, no place, December 2nd 1950, in French (translated), to Daniel [Daniel-Henry Hahnweiler], his close friend and art representative, conveying the sad news on the death of his wife Jeanne, in part: "...I have bad news for you. After struggling against death for two months Jeanne died Thursday during the night; fortunately she didn't suffer too much, a state of total exhaustion saved her from a painful end. I know of..... More
A.L.S., 8vo. 1 page, no place/no date, in French, translated, c. early 1883, at a time when he suffered from a host of ailments and was unable to complete even the most rudimentary commission without difficulty, in full: "I will implore you to delay until later the visit you promised to make me Thursday in my workshop. I am not yet advanced enough with my painting. 'Til next Thursday therefore...Please convey to Mademoiselle the assurance of my regards." *By early..... More
Santa Clara: 1970. From the estate of Katerine Hepburn. Original signed poster with lengthy inscription, 16.5" x 23", a gallery edition of one of her most notable works from Le Fille Spectre de la Rose, depicting a religious icon titled "Rosa Mystca", displayed at the de Saisset Art Museum at the University of Santa Clara, February 3-March 1, 1970, boldly inscribed: "To Katherine Hepburn - May this Blessed Mother of God and the Holy Spirit bring you much joy, peace..... More
Torre Del Lago, Italy: 1907. Scarce 5.5 x 3.5-inch commemorative postcard commissioned by the Governments of France and Italy, in honor of the "great" cooperation between the two nations. Nomellini has depicted the two nations as glamorous woman in an embrace (within a landscape background), boldly signed with exceptional contrast: "Plinio Nomellini, Torre Del Lago, Sept. 17, 1907." The back of the postcard indicates that it was distributed in April 1904. Mounting remnants on the back; otherwise in very good..... More
New Rochelle: 1900. 1 page, 9 x 7 inches, New Rochelle, February 12, no year, circa 1900. This good-natured letter inquiries after a job for a relative and contains a witty remark upon a recently-attended wedding, in part: "...Great wedding - that young man can open a bric-a-brac store for a living and he might make a small fortune..." Several folds and a tiny stain on the upper left corner; still very good condition. American painter, illustrator, and artist best..... More
New York: HarperCollins, 1992. Illustrated (b/w). 498 pages. 8vo., black cloth backed red stamped boards, dust wrapper. First edition. New York: Aaron Asher (HarperCollins), 1992. Fine. Inscribed by the author on half-title page: "For [...] Read it you'll know everything. Larry Rivers" More
New York: Maecenas Press, 1969. Frontispiece and other illustrations, both in color and black and white. 117 pages, 4to, black and mustard cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper (torn and chipped). New York: Maecenas Press, (1969). First Printing. A fine copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. Inscribed and signed on the title page in green felt-tip pen: "To Rose Ash Shayness an old friend with best wishes Raphael Soyer 1970 N.Y." More
New York: 1915. 2 pages (front and back), 8 x 5 inches, New York City, April 12, no year, circa 1915, regarding an exhibition of his etchings, in part: "...I wrote you in the Monday preceding the Easter vacation regarding exhibition of my etchings, and as I got no reply thought it best to drop the matter. Freer said the etchings could not be shown without glass. I wrote asking if it would be possible to use showcases to exhibit..... More
1988. 1 page, 4.25 x 6 inches, July 4, 1988. Signed "Frere Venzo" by the Jesuit painter on verso of a postcard of his painting "Giugno cui colli Berichi." In part: "...Je vous envoie, avec mes exuses pour le retour, la foto e la cart que vous m'avez..." Includes a copied photo of Venzo and a fragment of the original airmail envelope in which it was sent. Very good(+) condition. More
Puteaux: 1949. A.L.S. with second signature on addressed panel, 8vo. 1 page, Puteaux, June 20th 1949, in French (partly translated), to a French art dealer in Paris: "If several engravings have been sold at Lausanne ... and if possible ... when you retrieve payment ... would you please take out three thousand francs and send them to: Mrs. Veve: at Villa Genriana, Montana. She is a friend of mine who is being treated there. Thanking you for your assistance." Fine..... More
Paris: 1930. A.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, Paris, February 1st 1930, in French, translated, to his assistant Andrew Beal, attempting to coordinate a time where both will be able to travel to England to view Italian paintings, in full: "...Two indiscreet questions: Will you be in Marseilles towards the middle of February between the 12th and 29th? Do you feel like going to London to see the "Italians", I mean the painters of course? Because it is not impossible that I...... More
I usually receive my packages as soon as delivered. However, this one had quite a night outside in a snow storm. Thanks to the extra care in packaging and double layer of wrapping cardboard and plastic bag, the book survived in pristine condition.... It sat in a three foot snow drift pounded by snow plows, in minus 25Temps overnight and was discovered this afternoon, the top of the package peeking out of the drift. If not for the attention to packaging and packing materials, this book would have been destroyed. Please let the people who package our treasures know that they make a difference. Whether in person or mail order, you folks rock. Best wishes from the (damned) frozen Adirondacks...
I couldn't believe how fast you sent me this wonderful item! I didn't expect it to have anything on children's cookery (my focus), but because Juliet Corson is SO important, I bought it. What a surprise to find a "Boys' and Girls' Kitchen" column, and a tiny personal fact about J's childhood. I hit the lottery, so to speak. I'm ordering tons of diamonds to fall from the sky on you some lovely warm day. Don't I wish I could do that...