Santiago, Chile: Ismael Espinosa S.A., 1986. Pamphlet + 18 plates in individual folders. Text in Spanish. A collection of reissued historical prints by a number of artists, created between 1794 and 1898, depicting views of Chilean life and landscapes from up and down the length of the country. Elephant folio portfolio of loose plates and pamphlet of same dimensions. Each plate in an individual tan, raffia-textured paper folder. Edition number: 124 of 800. Inscribed by the Director and President of El Instituto Chileno Norteamericano de Cultura to Daniel J. Boorstin on the inside cover of the portfolio case. Condition: Good only. Extensive damage to portfolio, including significant loss of material to the lower right corner and multiple closed tears elsewhere on the cover. Plates in excellent condition, with backs of individual folders showing light age-toning and occasional small stains which do not impact plates. Dimensions 15.375 x 20 inches. More

Rome: Pumpkin Press, 1894. 203 pages plus “Addendum Mirabile.” Folio, first edition, bound in full red leather with gilt lettering on the spine. This is a limited edition (edition number 32 of 72 total copies), and is inscribed by the author to Dr. and Mrs. Boorstin. Condition: Very Good to Excellent. There is slight rubbing to the corners and a few small scratches to the boards. Dimensions 10.25 x 14.5 x .75 inches. More

Joachim Ottens, c. 1730. A map of the duchy of Geldria in the Netherlands, created by the Dutch publisher Joachim Ottens, c. 1730. Condition: Good. Significant age toning with minor chips and closed tears to margins. Dimensions w 22 3/8 in x h 26 5/8 in. More

c. 1760. A map of the Peruvian port city of Callao, prepared by the English cartographer Thomas Jeffreys (c. 1719-1771), who was the geographer to George III. This map was originally published in a magazine, which has resulted in several folds (none of which show significant evidence of wear). Light age toning and some surface soiling in the left hand margin. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 20 in x h 14 in. More

Washington, D.C. Abdon Daoud Ackad, 1958. One mounted photograph, on which Potter Stewart has inscribed his best wishes to the photographer, Abdon Ackad, dated 'November 1958'; JK consignment. More

Lancaster: John R. Mathews, 1807. A volume of regulations pertaining to the operation of Pennsylvania's militia, published in Lancaster by John R. Mathews in 1807. Condition: Good only. The front cover and spine are absent, though the pages are still firmly attached. The pages are significantly age toned, with evidence of water damage throughout, and some handwritten text on the title page. Corners and spine are significantly bumped. Dimensions w 4.25 in x h 7 in. More

Signed limited edition etching by David Hunter. Title, edition number, and signature in pencil around the central image. Edition number 35/85. Matted but not framed. Condition: Very Good to Excellent. Slight bumping to corners of mat. Dimensions 21.75 x 21.75 inches. More

R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. A map of the Netherlands, showing thirteen provinces, created by the Dutch publishers R. and J. Ottens, c. 1730. Condition: Good. Significant age toning, minor chips and closed tears to margins, and some water damage to margins. Dimensions w 22.5 in x h 27 in. More

Paris: 1758. This finely engraved hand-colored map covers the region from Denmark through to the Urals, and all of Scandinavia. The map includes great detail of the terrain and watershed and names scores of small towns and villages. It has a large decorative title cartouche with eight different distance scales used by various nations. A large inset at the upper left shows the island of Iceland. Engraved by G. de la Haye. Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d’Anville (July 11, 1697-January 28, 1782) was a French geographer and cartographer who greatly improved the standards of map-making. From an early age d’Anville continued the reform of French cartography begun by Guillaume Delisle, but he was also a reputable classical scholar, and many of his memoirs and maps relate to ancient and medieval geography. He displayed exceptional judgement in his choice and use of past authorities and a detailed knowledge of measures of distance. He also adjusted his measurements where possible to astronomically determined positions. His Atlas Général, first published in 1743, was frequently revised. D’Anville was appointed first geographer to the king of France in 1773. Condition: Good. Light age toning, some bumping and minor closed tears to edges. Significant wear to upper portion of the map, which has been professionally restored. Dimensions w 40.25 in x h 28 7/8 in. More

1910. SEPTEMBER 24 1910. The artist’s name appears inside the lower border of the image. Printed below the image lower left is “VOL XLVI NO 1” and lower right “SEPTEMBER 24 1910” with a “27” in the extreme right corner. The magazine’s title “Collier’s The National Weekly” largely obscured by Parrish’s bookish clown speaks to the magazine’s foothold in early 20th-century popular culture. From 1904 to 1910, Parrish was under exclusive contract to Collier's, which published his famed Arabian Nights paintings in 1906-07. Condition: fine. Matted and framed; the frame is moderately scuffed. Dimensions image dimensions: w 10.75 in x h 15 in. More

Maryland. Sepia photograph (15 x 10.5 in) mounted on board, matted and framed. The artifacts wired around the photo include four iron nails, a spring-loaded sash window “catch,” and a skeleton key; the texts mounted on the mat describe the original locations of these objects and the history of Duddington Manor. The home belonged to the Carrolls of Duddington, a branch of the prominent Maryland Carroll family and relatives of the Charles Carroll who signed the Declaration of Independence. Photograph condition: Very Good. Mat shows some age-toning and soiling. Wooden frame in poor condition. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions 29 x 24 inches. Provenance: This item came from a direct descendent of Charles Carroll. More

A colored map of the Orinoco River and its tributaries. Churches are indicated with small symbols dotted in red, but the primary focus is on topographical features, including rivers and forests. All text in French. Condition: Very Good. Several creases are visible, but these show no evidence of wear. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 22.75 in x h 20 5/8 in. More

A map of the Touraine region of France published in Amsterdam by Dutch cartographers Willem and Johannes Blaeu. Condition: Very Good. Age toning and several small age spots. A central crease. Matted and framed, with some chipping and loss of material to the frame. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 26.75 x h 22 3/8 in. More

London: E. and R. Brooke, 1792. London: E. and R. Brooke, 1792. xii, 620 pp., [8] index. First Edition. Octavo, bound in full 19th century tree calf with gilt ornamentation. The volume has been rebacked with a new spine of brown calf with black label and gilt lettering and ornamentation. Marbled endpapers; the bookplate of Phythian-Adams on front pastedown. Condition: Good to Very Good. Significant repairs to spine. Butterfly damp stain in upper spine area of first several pages. Dimensions 5.75 x 8.75 x 1.875 inches. More

A hand-drawn and hand-colored illustration accompanied by a hand-written poem in an early nineteeth-century hand. The poem, by actor and poet John Collins (d. 1808), describes the first visit of the “bumpkin” John Bull (a literary and satirical character commonly used as an embodiment of English character or Englishness) to a church. There, he witnesses several sights he finds bewildering, but he ultimately undone by a christening, which sends him running from the church, swearing never to return. The illustration captures Bull in the moment of turning to flee the scene of the christening in horror. Collins published this poem in his book, Scripscrapologia; Or, Collins's Doggerel Dish of All Sorts (Birmingham: by the author, 1804). The poem also appeared in newspapers in the United States: prose versions were printed in the Boston Weekly Magazine of Saturday Evening, February 9, 1805, and also in The Bureau, or Repository of Literature, Politics, and Intelligence by S.C. Carpenter on Saturday, June 27, 1812. The exact origin of this copy of the text is not entirely clear. None of the publications mentioned above, including the author’s own book, Scripscrapologia, print anything like the illustration that accompanies this version, or indeed any illustration at all. The text is also distinct from the versions mentioned above in a variety of ways, some of which are as subtle as change of stanza structure or slight alterations of word choice. It is also worth noting that the handwritten version includes various “corrections” to bring standard English spelling into line with the west country vernacular that Collins used in some versions of the text, but notably not in his book. Condition: Good to Very Good. Some breakage of the paper around the edges obscures a line of text at the very top of the page (written in a different hand, and not of a piece with the text below it) and partially obscures the last line of the poem, which is nevertheless still legible. A closed tear that extends up an old crease in the center of the page cuts through the last two stanzas of the poem, but does not significantly impact legibility. Dimensions 11.375 x 17.75 inches (manuscript); 17.125 x 21.125 inches (frame). More

Limited edition color lithograph by Raphael Soyer. Signature and date in pencil in lower right corner. Edition number 2/150, also in pencil, in the lower left corner. Black and white with muted colors on face, hands, and sweater. Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) was born in Russia and arrived in the United States at the age of 10. He studied at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. His work is in the permanent collections of numerous art museums, including the Whitney and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Condition: Excellent with no apparent issues. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions: 32 x 27 inches. More

A map of South America produced by the English cartographer Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784). This map highlights the waterways of South America, and also includes the European names for many coastal towns. Condition: Good to very good. Minor age toning somewhat darker around the edges and several creases. Matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 23.75in x h 22.25 in. More

A map of Spain by French cartographer Nicolas Sanson (1600-1667), in a later Italian edition dated 1710. Condition: Excellent, with even age toning. Double matted and framed; not examined out of frame. Dimensions w 31.5 in x h 26 5/8 in. More

Washington, D.C. Abdon Daoud Ackad. One mounted photograph, on which Alben Barkley has inscribed his best wishes to the photographer, Abdon Ackad; There is some damage to the rear from tape, acid did not bleed through; JK consignment. Shelved in Dupont, near front. More

A map of the historical region of Lavoro, in modern-day Campania and Lazio, by Joan Blaeu (1596-1673). Condition: Very Good. Age toning, a few age spots, and a central crease. Dimensions w 24 in x h 20 in. More

Paris: H. Agasse, 1805. Quarto. Full tree calf binding with gilt lettering and ornamentation on paneled spine; hand-printed blue and white end papers. The text block is clean, and the leaves are printed on one side only. The volume presents a number of plates from an earlier dictionary of fine arts, which depict tools, techniques, and studio scenes for various categories of fine art. Condition: Good only. The binding shows minor fraying, scratches, and shelf wear consistent with age. Several plates are detached but present or damaged: “Composition et Expression” has been tipped in and then cut out with no damage to the plate. Plate 13 under Dessin [Drawing], “Jambes et Pieds,” has been cut out and then tucked back into the book in its original place. Plate 1 under Sculpture en Bois [Sculpture in Wood], “Vignette, atelier du sculpteur en boise, et outils,” has been removed and cut into three sections. As it originally depicted three separate images on a single page, only one of the three images was damaged in this process, but the printed title that accompanied the image has been lost. In addition, the final page of the table of contents has been removed and cut down slightly, but the page is tucked into the volume and there is no damage to the text. Two plates are absent from the book. Plate 8 under Gravure en taille-douce [Intaglio], “Gravure en manière de crayon,” has been removed. Plate 38 under Dessin [Drawing], “Proportions de la Vénus de Médicis,” is likewise absent. Dimensions 9.25 x 12 x 1.375 inches. More

A map of Sweden published by Venetian intellectual leader Giovanbattista Albrizzi (1698-1777). Condition: Very Good. Age toning; faint center crease with some light discoloration around it. Matted but not framed. Dimensions w 17 7/8 in x h 16 1/8 in. More

Print by Boris W. Vallejo, signed and dated (7/27/79) in pen in the lower right corner. This print is of the cover art created by fantasy artist Boris W. Vallejo for the novel Tarnsman of Gor by John Norman. Vallejo, born in Peru in 1941, attended Peru’s National School of Fine Arts, and later immigrated to the United States. He has worked with numerous publishers in the fantasy genre, and has also created artwork for movie posters and more. Condition: Good. Somewhat faded. Some rippling from the way the print has been matted. Some damage to the backing, but this does not impact the print. Dimensions 23.5 x 25.375 inches. More

Print by Elisabeth Claire Tournay (1731-1773) after a painting by Pierre-Louis Dumesnil the Younger (1698-1781). Tournay was a female engraver who spent her career in Paris, where Dumesnil also worked for most of his life. A copy of this print is currently in the collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris in Paris, France. Matted and framed. Condition: Very Good. The black and gilt frame shows some minor wear. Not examined out of frame. Dimensions 23 x 21 inches. More

1797. An engraving by French artist Jacques Philippe Levilly (active 1780-1800). Condition: good. Light age toning and some age spots; several small closed tears and holes in margins. Several small creases around the edges and one faint central crease. Some faint water staining to right edge, particularly in margin. Matted but not framed. Dimensions mat w 19 5/8 in x h 17 5/8 in print w 15.25 in x h 13.25 in. More