[New York] ALS, Richard Varick as Mayor, 1790

Richard Varick Personal Estate Financial Ledger Estate. Financial Estate Ledger from 1835-1840 the Estate of Richard Varick, 45th Mayor of New York City. Together with a group of Assorted 1800's Ephem

RICHARD VARICK (1753 - 1831) Revolutionary War officer, aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be Secretary for Continental Army records. Manuscript D.S. as Mayor of New York, 1p. 12mo

(1760 – 1833) American Revolution soldier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton. Rare A.L.S. as Governor of Connecticut, 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], to New York Mayor PHILIP HON

An Original 1931 Babe Ruth New York Yankees With New York Mayor Jimmy Walker Type One Snapshot Photograph (PSA Authenticated),showing Ruth kneeling on field in full uniform alongside Walker at Yankees

Duolette. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1950. A see-through Lucite houlette that doubles as a deck-switching device. Switching mechanism built into houlette. 4 x 4 ¾ x 3 ¾". Very good. Uncommon in t

Fifth Dimension Card Frame. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1943. A vanished card reappears in the frame piece by piece. Each quarter of the card visibly appears in the frame one at a time. 5 ½ x 7". W

J.H. Wallick as the Bandit King herald. New York: Richard & Foos Eng. & Print. Herald promoting the “greatest sensation” in “equestrian drama…on this continent.” With a l

Laff Riot. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1964. The key for a padlock is looped over the lock's hasp and the lock is snapped shut. Even so, the key penetrates the hasp repeatedly. With original leather

Solid Gold Gimmick. New York, Richard Himber, ca. 1959. Any number of chosen cards rise from the case. 14-karat gold plated gimmick, cards, and original instructions. Very good.

Improved Bill Fooled Wallet. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1959. Morocco leather wallet (7 x 3 ½") used to switch, vanish, or produce bills, cigarettes, and other objects. With instructions in facsim

5 pages, double-sided, loose; 20.5 x 17 cm (8 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.)

17 pages, some double-sided, loose; largest measuring: 24.3 x 20 cm (9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.), smallest measuring: 18 x 14 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)

Louise Nevelson (American, 1899-1988) Dawnscape, 1975 cast paper relief signed, dated, and numbered 25/75 in pencil 24 x 27 inches. Provenance: Pace Editions, New York Richard Gray, Chicago Van Straat

New York, 1790-1810, each with shield back with carved drapery and central urn, striped silk over the rail upholstery, tapered legs with spade feet, 39 x 21 x 17 in. Provenance: Joe Kindig, Jr. & Son,

FEDERAL PEMBROKE TABLE - Diminutive Hepplewhite Dropleaf Table, New England or New York, 1790-1805, in Honduras mahogany with string inlay, the leaves with rounded and stepped corners, having a single

American Neo-Grec sofa, attributed to Solomon Fanning (New York, 1790-1864), c.1860s, ebonized frame with parcel gilt incised carving, central bisque porcelain plaque with Cupid and Venus, padded back

Dimitri Hadzi (American, 1921-2006) Vulcan's Workshop. Granite and gabbro sculpture signed and dated 1981. Provenance: Gruenebaum Gallery, New York; Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago 14.75" x 13.5" x 16"

Thomas Hardy (England, 1840-1928). The Woodlanders, in 3 volumes. First edition, 1887. Macmillan and Co., London and New York; Richard Clay and Sons, London and Bungay. Fraying and wear to spines, cor

GAHAN WILSON."Horrible Indigestible Things." Cartoon published in "...and then we'll get him!" by Gahan Wilson (New York: Richard Marek, 1978, page 114). Subsequently published in Gahan Wilson's Still

Tapered form with squared foot and cover with finial. After an original by Schanck and Van Voorhees, New York, 1790. 17.20 oz. troy 10 in.h.  

Porta-Copier. New York: Richard Himber, 1965. English Morocco wallet allows the magician to visibly print real dollar bills from blank slips of paper. Original box, enveloped, plate, and instructions.

This LARGE, rare and difficult to find original poster was produced by the great Peter Max featuring presidental candidate and former New York Mayor John Lindsay. Artist Peter Max designed a series of

Beautiful marked Tiffany Studios New York 1790 bowl. The bronze bowl is in great condition with a wonderful patina. Measure 1-3/4" tall and has a top diameter of 3-1/8".

A 1924 sterling silver Olympic Games participating medal. The medal depicting a male athlete holding a laurel leaf, was presented by New York mayor John Francis Hyland (1868-1936) "On behalf of the Ci