Slim but wonderful catalog of Christie's sale of this fabled item in New York on October 20, 1997. Included is a fascinating essay on the piece with many illustrations.

With an introductory essay by Sherman Paul, this scarce book on work of the Chicago-based photographer Harry Callahan was published in 1967 by the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The book is in like new condition and measures 8 3/4 inches high by 7 3/4 inches wide. It is unpaginated. Shipping in the USA will be $5.00.

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...

Mahogany 18th century gilt mirror in Queen Anne style, probably made in Northwest Europe. The backboards and glass appear to be original. As would be expected, there have been some minor repairs over the years. The mirror is 36 inches high and 13 1/2 inches wide. More photographs are available and can be emailed.

Sotheby's catalog for the sale of "Important American Furniture: The Collection of Joseph H. Hirshhorn" held in New York City on January 30, 1982. The 82 lots are mostly illustrated in black and white and color. Includes the prices realized list. Some minor wear to cover, but inside is clean, unmarked. This item is being offered on the Web by an auction catalog specialist for $45.

A compilation of favorite recipes from the Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, club covering the years 1916 to 1991, published to mark the its 75th anniversary. Fifty-three pages of recipes plus history of the club and cooking information. Book is spiral-bound and in excellent condition with no writing or notes on the recipes.

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.

Funny French satirical transfer plate making fun of the sport of hunting (La Chasse), an amusing collectible and great gift for the enthusiast of the sport. The caption reads: “-Pardon mon cher ami, je ne l’ai pas fais expres!” this means something like, “pardon me, my dear friend, I did not do it purposely!”Dating from about 1925, this plate is 7 3/4 inches in diameter and is marked on the back with the stamp for St. Amand Etablisements Ceramiques. Condition is excellent.

By Sir Herbert Richmond, commandant of the Imperial Defence College from 1927-28, the book "explains in non-technical language and broad principles which underlie the problem of what is called Imperial Defence -- the defence of the interests, the territories and the persons of all the individuals comprising the British Empire." Scarce book, 21 illustrations...

Tiffany Wisteria and Dragonfly lamps as well as floor lamps and a lot of rare favrile glass plus Steuben, etc. Softcover. 7" x1 0", 49 pages, 179 lots, color and black and white illustrations; prices realized list included. Very Good condition. Auction was held October 30, 1970 on New York City by Parke-Bernet, predecessor to Sotheby's.

Heavily illustrated catalog of sale including list of prices realized. Good for reference.

Illustrated catalog for sale held by Sotheby Parke Bernet in New York on May 26, 1977, which included works by Frida Kahlo (Arbol de la Esperanza Mantente Firma), Miguel Covarrubias, Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino Tamayo. Clean, no markings, minor crinkles to corners of cover.