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2005291432Jamesville NY: The Enamelist Society 2005. Soft Cover. Near Fine binding. 80 pages with text as well as many captioned color photographic images. There are no marks in the book. Near Fine binding. The Enamelist Society unknown books
1852WRCAM28731Providence: Knowles Anthony & Company 1852. 71pp. Original printed wrappers. Slightly dust- soiled. Very good. A catalog of 147 pictures by Italian masters offered for sale including two by Leonardo da Vinci. Understandably quite rare OCLC locates only one copy. The paintings were sold at auction Oct. 28th 1852. OCLC 22785030. Knowles, Anthony & Company unknown books
1849WRCAM38909New York 1849. 4pp. Minor creasing to edges. Near fine. Promoting "the taste for the Fine Arts" this small pamphlet outlines the General Plan of the International Art-Union. In exchange for an annual fee of five dollars the subscriber received an engraving equal to the value of the subscription as well as the opportunity for an American student to study in Europe for two years subsidized by the Union. The final two pages advertise the engravings held by the Art-Union. Among those listed under the "Committee of Reference" are Washington Irving and N.P. Ellis. unknown books
195339882London: Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition 1953. First edition. Paper wrappers. A very good copy. 120 pp. Illus. with b/w photos and diagrams. 4to. Cecil F. Turner foreword. Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition unknown books
196639883London: Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition 1966. First edition. Paper wrappers. A very good copy with a tear at spine heel. 112 pp. Illus. with b/w photos. 4to. Antique Dealers' Fair and Exhibition unknown books
1915List1003Chicago: National Half Century Anniversary Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee 1915. Felt pennant measuring 38 x 15 inches. Lettering slightly faded very good condition overall. In celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Lincoln's death the city of Chicago hosted the National Half Century Anniversary Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee to celebrate emancipation and the cultural achievements of African-Americans. The event was held at the Coliseum on August 23 - September 22 1915. The Illinois legislature appropriated $75000 for the month-long celebration. Seventeen states appointed African American delegates to attend the event as representatives. Delegates from other countries participated as well. Bishop Samuel Fallows the English-born clergyman and Union Army Colonel spent a decade promoting and organizing the event urging states such as New York to appoint representatives and encouraging Chicago's religious leaders to attend. Several hundred pastors from African-American churches did attend along with members of their congregations and most contemporary accounts of the jubilee advertise speeches by African-American religious leaders. Charles F. Gunther a local candy manufacturer and collector of Lincoln memorabilia lent his collection to the event it was later purchased by the Chicago Historical Society. The event's organizers anticipated close to half a million attendees. Though we find no record of actual attendance contemporary reports show crowds of tens of thousands attending at a time. <br /> The Colored Women's Civic League closed the exposition with a ceremony involving children. <br /> <br /> Despite the large undertaking and historical significance of the event few relics of the exhibition have survived. OCLC lists two copies of the official program for the event. The official report of the event History and Report of the Exhibition and Celebration to Commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro has around 20 holdings. We find no other record of this commemorative pennant an unusual survival. Condition is very good with some light wear. National Half Century Anniversary Exposition and Lincoln Jubilee unknown books
197637880Chicago: Gallery Black Swan 1976. 17 by 11 inches. Yellow stock printed in black. Some light handling wear else a fine example. Original poster for this musical performance that happened during the World Surrealist Exhibition with a group that consisted of three AACM members: George Lewis James Johnson and Douglas Ewart. <br/><br/> Gallery Black Swan unknown books
1928151662Philadelphia: Philadelphia Chapter A.I.A. and The T Square Club 1928. Hardbound. G- Has moderate to substantial wear to bindings and edges esp. at bottom edge of front cover; boards however seem secure and page surfaces are generally clean. Brown paper over boards; 348 pp. with mostly bw illustrations and advertisements throughout. Represents the work of architect and designer members of the clubs. Includes vintage photos of various buildings interiors and exteriors and some floor plans predominantly in the Philadelphia and Main Line area but others are included as well. Many advertisements too. A good book for browsing despite the cover condition. Scarce. Philadelphia Chapter A.I.A. and The T Square Club unknown books
D17552Autograph diary written in pencil signed by Miss Elizabeth Woods of Bowling Green Kentucky. 135 pp. Well educated wealthy American woman's account of seeing Europe; mostly Paris France. Her Southern sensibilities were shocked at seeing a white woman at the same table with a black man. Turns out he was a minister from Haiti and the lady was his wife. Miss Woods saw the Paris Exposition several times; saw Sarah Bernhardt perform; saw President Kruger of South Africa; saw a street where Jews were not allowed to come out after 6pm; describes fancy balls and dinners; shopping for clothes.much of interest. Worn oil cloth binding. Numerous accounts of "charming" or "lovely" people. <br/><br/> hardcover books
