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Period: Late 19th Century
Douglas Adams Signed Antique Print, Hunting Scene, Artist Proof, circa 1893
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is the artist proof edition of an untitled hunting scene by Douglas Adams. The print was issued in a limited, numbered edition of 300 and is signed by the artist in the margin. ...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
"Rough Shooting" First Edition Antique Engraving by Douglas Adams, circa 1893
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a first edition print of Rough Shooting, signed by the artist, Douglas Adams. The print was published by Thomas McLean and depicts a highlands s...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Salesman Sample Plow by Morcrette
Located in Dekalb, IL
1860s-70s; François Morcrette - Cugny, Aisne, France
Morcrette (sometimes spelled Morcrétté) was a blacksmith and plow manufacturer based in the small town of Cugny in the mid-to-la...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel, Iron
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century carved wood folk art walking stick
Continental, Late 19th Century
Height 89cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm
This antique walking stick, intricately hand-carved from w...
Category
European Folk Art Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Equestrian Book, Modern Practical Farriery
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A large late Victorian first edition veterinarian book "Modern Practical Farriery, A Complete System Of The veterinary Art" edited by W.J. Miles and published by William Mackenzie, 69 Ludgate Hill, London. A very rare, sought after and important publication illustrated with numerous finely executed anatomical and other engravings, possessing high value on the score of utility as well as of ornament, many of which are executed in colour. Not ex-library. Well over five hundred pages, 47 full-page-plates in black and white and colour (all original lithographs and colourful chromolithograph plates) also several illustrations within the text. Large format hardback book, leather corners and spine, gilt title to spine 'Modern Farriery', all page edges marbled. Internally it is very clean and bright, cover rather worn, cloth cover to the rear with tear.
Modern Practical Farriery, A Complete System Of The veterinary Art, as at present, Practised at The Royal veterinary College, London. A complete guide to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses - breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming - how to buy...
Category
British Sporting Art Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Victorian Sterling Silver Horseshoe Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vesta case in the form of a horseshoe; an addition to our equestrian related silverware collection
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver vesta case is realistically modelled in the form of a horseshoe.
The surface of the body is embellished with embossed decoration reproducing the details of the horseshoe accented with bands of bright cut engraved undulating decoration.
This fine Vesta case is fitted with a functional revolving rowel enhanced spur wheel striker to one side.
The plain shaped hallmarked hinged cover features a subtly curved thumbpiece which secures to the opposing hinge of the hallmarked serrated panel/match striker.
Condition
This antique horseshoe...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mongolian Horn Libation Cup, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Used more for social interactions than everyday imbibing, this Mongolian libation cup accompanied a scholar to social gatherings held by literati known as...
Category
Mongolian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Horn
Giltwood Thermometer
Perpetual Calendar Attributed to F.Linke, France, c. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style set comprising a thermometer and a perpetual calendar attributed to F. Linke. Each consisting of a metal plaque, painted with floral motifs on a beige backgro...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sheet Metal
19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster
Located in London, GB
Émile Deyrolle Anatomical poster
A wonderfully rare and decorative curio medical French (Paris) original lithograph on board anatomical poster in ...
Category
French Early Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of Six, Group 9
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of six antique handmade wood Industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all their years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Holy cow! These antique Industrial foundry...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood Set of 3, Group 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible set of three antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates and other miscellaneous items. These are in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all their years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Holy cow! These antique industrial foundry...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Foundry Pattern for Mold Handmade Wood, Number 10
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible antique handmade wood industrial foundry pattern. A single rectangular form with multiple smaller rectangles. This was created to make the sand cast molds for casting an iron sewage grate or other type grill. It is in wonderful antique condition with fabulous patina from all its years of age and use, circa late 19th century.
Wow! This antique industrial foundry...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Industrial Arched Foundry Patterns for Molds Handmade Wood, Group 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible arched antique handmade wood industrial foundry patterns. These were created to make the sand cast molds for casting iron sewage grates. There are five patterns in this gr...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 87cm, depth 35cm
This exquisite antique is a late 19th-century music box, meticulously...
Category
Swiss Belle Époque Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
19th C. Terrestrial Globe on Stand for H.B. Nims After Copley
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured for H.B. Nims & Co., Troy New York, last quarter 19th c. After the original engravings by Charles Copley done in 1852.
Printed paper on wood with brass/ bronze meridian ring and a flat circular printed center horizon ring on wood labeled with the months of the year with notes. Mounted on a fine leafy iron baluster...
Category
American Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Stuffed bird for natural history cabinet, Lonely Sparrow, Italia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Natural specimen from Wunderkammer Stuffed bird (Passer domesticus) Lonely Sparrow, mounted on a wooden base with cartouche Specimen for laboratory and Natural history cabinet. S. Br...
Category
Italian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paper
Unusual Harness Buckle set made for the Tzar Nicholas II in Paris, France 1896
Located in Milan, IT
Double set of buckles for harness. The bundles show of the Russian Imperial coat of arms. Each set includes eight buckles and four harness decorations. Mounted in two later oval frames.
During 1896 the Tzar Nikolaj Aleksandrovic Romanov, Nicolas II...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Historical Brighton Beach New York Railroad Bridge Photo
By Acme Photo
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large original vintage historical builders photo of the Brighton Beach railroad bridge at Neptune Ave. Hand lettering on the mat are the names of the ...
Category
American Industrial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Yacht Binnacle from Italy Circa 1880 with Dry Card Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Yacht binnacle of a very unique and rare design. With Italian compass on gimbals. Mushroom style hood with hinged doors. Ornate pedestal with wood base...
Category
Italian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Map of Nebraska
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nebraska'. Original antique map of Nebraska, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. Pu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$277 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of New Hampshire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'New Hampshire'. Original antique map of New Hampshire, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britan...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$277 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Carved Bull Dog Cane with Glass Eyes
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian walking cane with ebonized shaft and carved bull dog head handle and brass tip.
Category
British Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
19th Century Orthodox Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite 19th-century Orthodox cross is crafted from bronze and adorned with enamel, a combination that ensures its durability and stunning visual appeal. The dimensions of the...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Antique Map with Hand Coloring of North America and the West Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique map titled 'Nord-America'. Old map of North America and the West Indies.
This map originates from Stielers Handatlas, published circa 1879. Stielers Handatlas (a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$556 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Map with Hand Coloring of the United States and the Caribbean
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Verein-Staaten von Nord-America, Mexico, Yucatan u.a.'. Very detailed map of the United States of America showing the Caribbean. With an inset map of the surround...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$536 Sale Price
20% Off
1894-97 The Yellow Book: an Illustrated Quarterly
Located in Bath, GB
A sought after set of all thirteen volumes from the widely celebrated Victorian literary and artistic periodical 'The Yellow Book'.
Complete run of all first edition thirteen volume...
Category
British Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Sterling Silver Folding Opera Glasses - Antique Victorian (1895)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of sterling silver folding opera glasses; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.
These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver folding opera glasses have a circular form with a plain rectangular bridge.
The eye pieces and lenses are encompassed with plain circular frames, conjoined with swept bridges.
Each pair of lenses are hinged to a plain frame ornamented with the numerals 1 to 5, accented with a sliding focus dial.
The central frame is further embellished with a hinged fingerpiece, accented with a lobed terminal.
Such impressive and high quality examples are rare to the market.
Condition:
These antique Victorian opera glasses...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Memoir of Baron Bunsen by Frances Baroness Bunsen, First Edition, 1868
Located in valatie, NY
A Memoir of Baron Bunsen by Frances Baroness Bunsen. Longmans, Green & Company, London, 1868. First edition hardcover with Moroccan leather and embossed paper with marbleized edges. ...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
"Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching" by Captain M. E. Haworth, 1882
Located in valatie, NY
Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1882. First edition Morocco and cloth bound hardcover. Captain Haworth writes about the world of coaching by telling anecdotes when coaching was at its peak. He describes fights among competitors and how one coaching company hired prize-fighters to keep the peace. He also explains how trains are safer for the public with the lack of competitive fist fighting...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper, Leather
Vaughan
s Sermons, 1873-1874
By Rev. James Vaughan
Located in valatie, NY
Vaughan's Sermons 1873-74. Brighton: Brighton Pulpit office, no date. Calf bound hardcover. Unpaginated. Marbleized edges. A series of sermons preached by Rev. James Vaughan, M.A. between 1873 and 1874. David James Vaughan (1825-1905) was born St. Martin's vicarage in Leicester, England. He was educated at Trinity college at Cambridge and help found the Cambridge Philological Society. In 1853 he was ordained deacon and began his pastoral work in Leicester. His addresses were on social, industrial and religious themes to the working man. Sermons include "A New Year's Motto", "The Very Hairs on Your Head are Numbered", "The Light of the World...
Category
English Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather
Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life by Francis Parkman
By Francis Parkman, Frederic Remington
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Parkman, Francis. The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life. Illustrated by Frederic Remington. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1894. Octavo. Rebound by Benne...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Victorian Sterling Silver Deer and Stag Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique pair of Victorian English cast sterling silver deer and stag models on a plinth; an addition to our animal related silverware collection.
These fine antique Victorian cast sterling silver table ornament...
Category
English Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Quirky Country House Fire Escape
Located in London, GB
19th century English country house fire escape
We are proud to offer a rare example of a 19th century quirky county house fire escape, once of the Fasque House, Fettercaine Estate, ...
Category
British Early Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Uncommon, Large Map of the British Islands to Petshora Bay, 1891
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'British Islands to Petshora Bay - White Sea'. Uncommon, large map of the British Islands to Petshora Bay. It shows the White Sea and inse...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$1,110 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Hand-Colored Print of the Guards of the King of France, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gardes-du-Crops du Roi'.
Old print of the Guards of the King of France. This print originates from 'Histoire de la maison militaire du roi de 1814 à 1830 : ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$181 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Original Antique German Map of North America, ca.1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nord-America'.
Old map of North America. This map originates from 'H. Kiepert's Kleiner Atlas der Neueren Geographie für Schule und Haus'.
Artists and Engrave...
Category
German Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$381 Sale Price
35% Off
Old Map of Southern Russia, Incl the Extent of the Kingdom of Poland, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South-West Russia'.
Old map of southern Russia, also showing the extent of the Kingdom of Poland. This map originates from 'The Royal Atlas of Modern Geography...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$325 Sale Price
20% Off
Ancient Neoclassic Cammeo, Neapolitan Manufacture, 1760-1840
Located in Roma, IT
Neoclassic Cameo is an elegant decorative object realized in Naples during the second half of 1700 and the beginning of 1800. Lava Stone. Contemporary wooden frame.
Very good cond...
Category
Italian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Lava
$1,346 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Map of Moldova to Thessaly and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turquie d'Europe'.
Map of the european parts of Turkey. The map covers from Moldova to Thessaly and from the Adriatic to the Black Sea. Greece and the island ...
Category
French Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Map of Southern Australia, with an Inset Map of Cape York Peninsula, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria & Queensland'.
Old map of Southern Australia, with an inset map of Cape York Peninsula. This map originates from 'T...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Old Hand-Colored Print With a View of the Louvre, France, ca.1885
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Anischt des Louvre mit seinen Galerien, in Paris'.
Old print with a view of the Louvre, France. This print originates from a German illustrated newsletter, pu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Northern Australia Map with The Routes of Explorers Ringwood and McMinn, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Neue Aufnahmen in Nord-Australien'.
Old map of Northern Australia showing the 'new routes' of the exploration of Ringwood and McMinn. Covers as far east as pa...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Presentation Model of America’s Cup Winner America by G. L. Watson
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This cased presentation half hull model is of the first winner of the America’s Cup, the schooner America. The copper coloured bottom is painted with black topsides and has a finely carved garland around the bow. There are two stump masts, a caprail and bowsprit. It is set on a mahogany backboard with a Bakelite name plaque engraved ‘Schooner Yacht ‘America’ Scale ¼ = 1 foot to W.G.J. from G.L.W’. A label identifies the case maker as ‘Lambert Picture Frame Manufacturer, 34 Albert Gate, Hyde Park, S.W.’ and another describes the model, including the fact that the case was added in 1903. It then explains the initials W.G.J. and G.L.W. ‘This model was presented by G.L.Watson to W.G.Jameson. George L.Watson was one of England’s leading yacht designers. He designed four America’s Cup Challengers which included: Thistle, Valkyrie, Valkyrie II and Shamrock II. He also designed the King’s Britannia, and the Kaiser’s Meteor. William G.Jameson was probably the most successful amateur helmsman in the U K in the 1880’s and the 1890’s. Jameson introduced Lord Dunraven to yacht racing in 1887. Dunraven was to build three challengers for the America’s Cup, all designed by G.L.Watson. Jameson in 1892 acted as an adviser to the Prince of Wales and introduced him to Watson who designed his Britannia. Jameson also advised Thomas Lipton in his Shamrock II challenge. Clearly, Watson and Jameson worked closely throughout their careers. Scottish, 1887.
Provenance: 1887 George L. Watson presented this half hull to William G. Jamieson
1903 Unknown owner(s) thence The Glen Foster Collection
1999 Hyland Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts
2002 The Kelton Collection of Maritime Art & Artifacts
Probably the most famous racing yacht ever built, and the first winner of the America’s Cup, this schooner, designed by James and George Steers, was built by a syndicate of New York Yacht Club members to sail to England. The purpose of this visit was twofold: to show off U.S. shipbuilding skills and make money through competing in regattas. Only launched on 3rd May 1851, she had crossed the Atlantic and won the 53-mile race around the Isle of Wight by 22nd August that same year. America was captained by Richard Brown, who was a skilled member of the Sandy Hook Pilots group, renowned worldwide for their expertise and speed in manoeuvering schooner-rigged pilot boats...
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Scottish Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Mahogany
Luen Wo Signed Antique Ladies Sterling Silver Chinese Export Belt
By Luen Wo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique sterling silver ladies belt was made by Luen Wo of Shanghai China in circa 1900 in the period Chinese Export style. The belt is done with indi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Miniature Portrait with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Frame
Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style and comes with its original fitted leather case. The painting is unsigne...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Antique Map of the East Indies by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indian Archipelago and Further India including Burmah, Siam, Anam &c'. Original antique map of Indian Archipelago and Further India. This map originates from ‘Bla...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$263 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Spain and Portugal by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Spain and Portugal'. Original antique map of General map of Spain and Portugal with inset map of Gibraltar. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$197 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Map of Turkey in Europe by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe'. Original antique map of Turkey in Europe with inset maps of the Bosporus and Crete or Candia. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas o...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Turkey in Asia by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkey in Asia'. Original antique map of Turkey in Asia with inset Ruins of Babylon. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The World’. Published by A...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Map of Austrian Dominions by A
C. Black, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Austrian Dominions'. Original antique map of Austrian Dominions. This map originates from ‘Black's General Atlas of The Worl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of
Christ taking leave of His Mother
Made after Titian
c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Christ taking leave of His Mother'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Correggio. Source unknown, to be determined. Published cir...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of
The Holy Family
Made after Fra Bartolommeo
c.1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Holy Family'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Fra Bartolommeo. Source unknown, to be determ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Antique Print
The Presentation in the Temple
Made After Carpaccio, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Presentation in the Temple'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Carpaccio. Source unknown, to be determined. Published, circa...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
MacIntyre Moorcroft
Poppy
Patterned Art Pottery Tobacco or Dresser Jar
By James Macintyre
Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art pottery covered tobacco or dresser jar was made by the James MacIntyre company of England, under the design direction of William Moorcroft...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Pottery
Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères
Swiss, Late 19th Century
Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth 19cm
This elegant wooden music box is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanshi...
Category
Swiss Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
McClellan
s Own Story by George B. McClellan, First Edition, 1887
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
McClellan, George B. McClellan’s Own Story: The war for the Union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to it and them. New York: Charles Webster, 1887. First edition. Illustrated with steel plate engravings and maps. Rebound in quarter navy leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and titles to the spine, new marbled endpapers, and a new archival cloth slipcase.
Presented is the first edition of George B. McClellan Civil War memoir, McClellan’s Own Story: The War for the Union. The memoir was published posthumously in 1887 by Charles Webster, in New York. It is presented rebound in stunning quarter navy leather and cloth boards, with raised bands, gilt tooling, and titles to the spine, and new marbled endpapers. The book comes with a new archival cloth slipcase, with an inset image of McClellan on the front.
General George B. McClellan is one of the most controversial figures of the American Civil War. His chief contribution to the Union cause was his brilliant ability to organize and train troops. Yet he proved to be an overly cautious and indecisive General. Despite early wins in West Virginia, McClellan began to fear the Confederate Army’s growing size and strength. He grew increasingly hesitant to engage without more men or resources and disagreed with many of Lincoln’s war decisions. As a result, McClellan was removed as General-in-Chief in the spring of 1862, though he retained command of the Army of the Potomac. After the Battle of Seven Pines, a hasty retreat to Washington after the Seven Days Battles, and the epic contest at Antietam, McClellan was removed from all command in November of that same year. He went on to become the unsuccessful Democratic Party nominee in the 1864 presidential election against the Republican Lincoln.
Criticized after the Civil War, McClellan never publicly defended his actions as commander of the Union army. In this book, however, his memoir provides his answers to the many critics. Using a combination of military documents...
Category
American Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Leather, Paper
Antique tobacco box made of carved wood and bronze
Located in Wien, AT
Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount
naturalistic dog head
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted and Gilt Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or library with this striking antique French barometer and thermometer, crafted circa 1880. Carved in wood and hand-painted in a vivid palette of faux-malachite,...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Giltwood
Unger Bros Art Nouveau Loves-Me-Loves-Me-Not Daisy Match Safe
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver match safe. Made by Unger Bros in Newark, ca 1900. Curved with whiplash scrolls and hinged cover. On front in relief the poignant scene from Goethe’s Faus...
Category
American Art Nouveau Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jockey Scales from Market Rasen Racecourse
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Avery brass height and weight standing jockey scales from Market Rasen Racecourse
This is a very rare set of 19th century Jockey scales, it was made by W & T Avery Birmingham...
Category
English British Colonial Antique Late 19th Century Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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