(SLAVERY & ABOLITION.) Letter offering to capture an escaped enslaved New Yorker--for a bounty.

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. MATTHEWS, Nathaniel. Autograph letter signed ("Nathaniel Matthews"), to R.W. Vasser, with details of 10 enslaved individuals. Richmond, VA, 9 December 1849.   2 pages, 4to,

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION]. Public Sale of Slaves!! Franklin County, [KY]: N.p., 30 October 1863. With pencil inscription recording the 8 enslaved sold with names and prices.   Visible 11 3/4 x 8 7/8

[SLAVERY & ABOLITION].  $300 Reward. Ranaway...my Negro Boy George Johnson. Broadside with autograph letter signed ("Nath'l W. Hays") on bifolium integral leaf to Chief of Police of West Chester,

Group of six carte-de-visite (CDV) photographs taken by O.C. Smith in New Bern, North Carolina during the Civil War. The lot includes: 1. Historically important view of an enslaved African American f

UNRESERVED. Serial#: 1669. John D'Angelico, one of the finest independent guitar builders of the 20th century, birthed a keystone model that he dubbed the "New Yorker." This was an elaborately-decorat

UNRESERVED. Serial#: 1779. John D'Angelico, one of the finest independent guitar builders of the 20th century, birthed a keystone model that he dubbed the "New Yorker." This was an elaborately-decorat

This is an Original Watercolor. Constantin Alajalov was an Illustrator for Saturday Evening Post and the New Yorker. This piece is titled Gourmet Cook and was the cover for the April 13, 1946 Saturday

CONSTANTIN ALAJALOV (1900-1987) Family Tree. Cover illustration for The New Yorker, published February 12, 1938. Watercolor and gouache over graphite on board. 350x255 mm; 13¾x10 inches, on 16x12

Saul Steinberg (American, 1914-1999) EAT signed, dated, and inscribed 'STEINBERG/1960/New Yorker Labyrinth' (lower right), inscribed and signed 'Copyright ©1960 by Saul Steinberg' (lower left), i

One of a kind Lou Gehrig signed note: "To Dot - I bet you can catch more fish in an hour, than I can in a weekCordially Lou Gehrig"A 1929 New Yorker profile on Gehrig by Journalist Niven Busch stated

1888 gold medal for the abolition of slavery in Brazil issued by Imprensa Fluminense-Derby-Club. Obverse with Princess Isabel facing left. Reverse with legal decree and date in a wreath. Engraved by C

Rolex 50th Anniversary Sea-Dweller 43mm Watch W/Black Dial & Red Letters (Model: 126600) New in Box W/Papers & Gift Bag - This extremely limited edition Rolex celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Se

From the John Anderson Jr. collection, with receipts from both Hammer Galleries, New York, and a letter from Gimbel Brothers, New York. Drawing titled "Norway", dated 1843. J.M.W. Turner (English, 177

1947 letter is written on Hotel McAlpin New York, NY letter head. Letter is a response to Mr. Stillwell's request for a Dodger's team signed ball from Jackie. This is Jackie's rookie, color barrier br

Grand Boulevard, Paris, oil on canvas, 13x 18 in (33 x 45.7 cm), signed lower left, PROVENANCE: From a private collector in New York. A letter of authenticity from David Klein Gallery will accompany p

In one binder, including an undated letter by T.W. Remsen (New York City), about his escape as a prisoner, many with typed or handwritten full or partial transcriptions, some with written content narr

Rare ALS signed “Edgar A. Poe,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 24, 1846. Addressed from New York, a handwritten letter to writer Frederick William Thomas, who, from 1841 until 1850, worked

OSCAR WILDE (1854-1900) Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Mrs. Beringer," offering her daughter a minor role in Lady Windermere's Fan in the event of a vacancy, and considering allowing the Haymarket

Slavery Early Virginia Runaway Slave Poster Offering a Higher Reward if Captured in Northern States or “secured in any jail.” Broadside, 9” x 9.75” (visible). Archivally matted to 15.75” x 1

Tiffany HardWear is elegantly subversive and captures the spirit of the women of New York City. A bold chain of gauge links captures the urban edge of the city, making a stunning statement. Retail pri

A Large and Rare Chinese Parcel Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of a Female Attendant Ming Dynasty The standing figure with sideward glance and holding an offering, cast with parted hair tied in ribbons

1. The Cotton Plantation Record and Account Book, No. 1 Suitable for a Force of 40 hands, or under, By Thomas Affleck. Fifth Edition. New Orleans: Published by B.M. Norman, 14 Camp Street 1854. A dail

Joseph Yoakum, Holly Hills of Jerselam Judea.  Mixed-media, colored pencil, and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled upper left. Acquired from the Joseph Yoakum, first public offering. Rar

Joseph Yoakum, Mt Sir Douglas of Rocky Mtn Range. Mixed-media, colored pencil and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled upper left.  Acquired from Joseph Yoakum, first public offering.Paper size