This is the Reagan Inaugural commemorative catalog for the sale of the Codex Leicester by Leonardo da Vinci at Christie's on 12 December 1980. The codex was purchased by Armand Hammer and lent to the Presidential Inaugural of Ronald Reagan. Pasted on the title pages is a label reading: "Nancy and I are very pleased that this major work, Leonardo's The Codex Leicester, has been made available to our Presidential Inaugural celebration enabling so many Americans to share in his diverse genius...

Master butter serving knife in Gorham's most popular pattern, Chantilly. Never monogrammed. Length is 6¾ inches; weight is 0.94 troy ounces. Marked on the back: GORHAM STERLING.

This major collection of folk art was sold on October 27, 2007, by Northeast Auctions in Manchester, New Hampshire. All lots are illustrated in color. includes works by such luminaries as Jacob Maentel, Joseph H. Davis, Zedekiah Belknap, Rufus Porter and Ammi Phillips plus several other famous artists. Includes list of prices realized.

Nice small ladle by Blackinton with pierced decoration in the bowl. Length is 5 inches. There is a single script letter lightly engraved on the handle. We have not been able to identify the pattern.

Wine ticket or label for Sherry in Old Sheffield Plate (OSP) showing blush on the highlights and around the word "Sherry" where the label was polished more vigorously. Width: 1 7/8 inches.

HARDCOVER Christie's Catalogue for "Magnificent Silver Sold on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines through the Presidential Commission on Good Government.". Sale was held in New York on January 10. 1991. This was, of course, the ill-gotten collection of Ferdinand E. Marcos. There were 78 items in the sale, lavishly illustrated in color, including many fold-outs. The official prices realized sheet is included. The price of $45 includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

One of the classic early views of Harvard College. Under the image it says, "A Westerly View of the Colledges in Cambridge New England." This is an original etching, not a reproduction, from the second quarter of the 19th century. It was made for a book, but there were extra copies left over after the book was published and bound. We purchased a number of these prints which came from the descendants of the family that owned the publishing house...

A like new copy of the first edition of this book, published in 1958 by Faber & Faber, the London firm noted for its scholarly books on ceramics. Color frontispiece and more than 100 high quality black and white plates. Quarto size. Very slight wear at top of spine on dj.

Catalog from Northeast Auctions (Ronald Bourgeault) of "Property from the Collection of Cora and Benjamin Ginsburg" held on August 3, 2003. The Ginsburgs were very important antique dealers and antiquarians and had amassed an impressive collection. Includes the prices realized list from the sale. Very good condition with some notations inside the front cover and on the last page which is an absentee bid form. Price includes free Priority Mail shipping within the USA.

Rare Lincoln item -- sale of the only signed, titled and dated version of the Gettysburg Address manuscript in existence. "The Unique and Final Holograph Manuscript Known as the Bliss Copy Together with An Album of Other Manuscripts and Autograph Letters all Written and Brought Together for Benefit of the Sanitary Commission Fair Baltimore - 1864." This catalog was for a sale on April 27, 1949, at Parke-Bernet Galleries (predecessor to Sotheby's) in New York City...

First Edition of this scarce cookbook from renowned Vermont vegetarian restaurant, Horn of the Moon Café. This is a softcover copy in Like New condition. 304pp. Price includes free Media Mail shipping within the USA.

Softcover. Clean, tight, unread; minor foxing at top of cover. Crease (in the making) at bottom left of first few pages. This is a superb copy of the early Down East Magazine edition.