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"ACINETA BARKERI" (MRS. BARKER'S ACINETA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden] - 1848

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

"ACINETA BARKERI" (MRS. BARKER'S ACINETA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden] - 1848

"ACINETA BARKERI" (MRS. BARKER'S ACINETA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
  • Bookseller Tennyson Williams, Books and Fine Art US (US)
  • Illustrator Samuel Holden
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  • Publisher William S. Orr & Co.
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1848
  • Size 9" by 6 3/8"
PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY SOPHIE TUCKER

PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY SOPHIE TUCKER

by Tucker, Sophie

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Chicago, Illinois: Unpublished, 1938. Photograph of Sophie Tucker, the famed vaudevillian singer who was a popular performer into the early 1960s. Because of her often risque act, she was known as "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas." The photograph is SIGNED by Tucker and inscribed, "Sincerely Sophie Tucker to John Raushenberger 1938." The signature is guaranteed to be original and authentic. Both the autograph and the Maurice Seymour Studios photograph are bright and in excellent condition in a 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" mat .. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Collectible- Fine. Illus. by Maurice Seymour. 7" X 5". Photo.
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Autographed Playbill for George M!

Autographed Playbill for "George M!"

by Grey, Joel

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Warren, Ohio: Kenley Players, 1971. 16 pages. An original playbill for a performance by the famed Kenley Players with Joel Grey in the lead role. Boldly signed "Joel Grey" on the front cover. The autograph is unfaded; the playbill is clean, bright, and tight.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paperback. Collectible- Fine-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Manuscript.
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Handwritten Postcard Signed by Archibald MacLeish

Handwritten Postcard Signed by Archibald MacLeish

by MacLeish, Archibald

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Conway, Massachusetts: Unpublished, 1950. Postcard, with "Uphill Farm Conway, Massachusetts printed in red at top, dated 6/25 addressed to Fraser Neiman in Williamsburg, Virginia. The text of the postcard in MacLeish's handwriting reads: "Dear Mr. Neiman: Thanks for yours of the 20th. Unhappily I'm doing no speaking or reading next year. Trying to get more writing done. Faithfully," followed by a signature ("A MacLeish"). Fraser Neiman taught English at the College of William and Mary and was responsible for finding speakers/readers for special occasions. The postcard is lightly toned, otherwise in very good condition.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Very Good. 3 1/4" X 5 1/2". Manuscript.
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ALLAN'S WIFE

ALLAN'S WIFE

by Haggard, H. Rider

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Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2005. 190 pages. Nicely bound edition of this novel in the Allan Quartermain series. Full brown leather binding that is highly decorated in gilt; satin endpapers; all edges gilt. Beautiful example of the fine quality leather used by Easton Press. The book is in virtually as-new condition.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA" (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY SOPHIE TUCKER

PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY SOPHIE TUCKER

by Tucker, Sophie

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Chicago, Illinois: Unpublished, 1938. Photograph of Sophie Tucker, the famed vaudevillian singer who was a popular performer into the early 1960s. Because of her often risque act, she was known as "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas." The photograph is SIGNED by Tucker and inscribed, "Sincerely Sophie Tucker to John Raushenberger 1938." The signature is guaranteed to be original and authentic. Both the autograph and the Maurice Seymour Studios photograph are bright and in excellent condition in a 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" mat .. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Collectible- Fine. Illus. by Maurice Seymour. 7" X 5". Photo.
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Autographed Playbill for George M!

Autographed Playbill for "George M!"

by Grey, Joel

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Warren, Ohio: Kenley Players, 1971. 16 pages. An original playbill for a performance by the famed Kenley Players with Joel Grey in the lead role. Boldly signed "Joel Grey" on the front cover. The autograph is unfaded; the playbill is clean, bright, and tight.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paperback. Collectible- Fine-. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Manuscript.
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Handwritten Postcard Signed by Archibald MacLeish

Handwritten Postcard Signed by Archibald MacLeish

by MacLeish, Archibald

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Conway, Massachusetts: Unpublished, 1950. Postcard, with "Uphill Farm Conway, Massachusetts printed in red at top, dated 6/25 addressed to Fraser Neiman in Williamsburg, Virginia. The text of the postcard in MacLeish's handwriting reads: "Dear Mr. Neiman: Thanks for yours of the 20th. Unhappily I'm doing no speaking or reading next year. Trying to get more writing done. Faithfully," followed by a signature ("A MacLeish"). Fraser Neiman taught English at the College of William and Mary and was responsible for finding speakers/readers for special occasions. The postcard is lightly toned, otherwise in very good condition.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Very Good. 3 1/4" X 5 1/2". Manuscript.
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ALLAN'S WIFE

ALLAN'S WIFE

by Haggard, H. Rider

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Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2005. 190 pages. Nicely bound edition of this novel in the Allan Quartermain series. Full brown leather binding that is highly decorated in gilt; satin endpapers; all edges gilt. Beautiful example of the fine quality leather used by Easton Press. The book is in virtually as-new condition.. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Fine/No Dust Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.
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ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA" (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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CORRAEAS (GAINES' SEEDLING CORRAEAS)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"CORRAEAS" (GAINES' SEEDLING CORRAEAS)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"ANDROSACE LANUGINOSA" (ROCK JASMINE)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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WEIGELA ROSEA (ROSE-COLOURED WEIGELA)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"WEIGELA ROSEA" (ROSE-COLOURED WEIGELA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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HELIOPHILA TRIFIDA (TRIFID SUNCRESS)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"HELIOPHILA TRIFIDA" (TRIFID SUNCRESS)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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CLEMATIS TUBULOSA (TUBULAR-FLOWERED VIRGIN'S-BOWER)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from...

"CLEMATIS TUBULOSA" (TUBULAR-FLOWERED VIRGIN'S-BOWER)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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LAGERSTROEMIA ELEGANS (ELEGANT LAGERSTROEMIA)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's...

"LAGERSTROEMIA ELEGANS" (ELEGANT LAGERSTROEMIA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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RAPHISTEMMA PULCHELLUM (PRETTY RAPHISTEMMA)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's...

"RAPHISTEMMA PULCHELLUM" (PRETTY RAPHISTEMMA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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SCILLA SIBIRICA and SCILLA BIFOLIA (SIBERIAN SQUILL and TWP-LEAVED SQUILL)--Original Hand-Colored...

"SCILLA SIBIRICA and SCILLA BIFOLIA" (SIBERIAN SQUILL and TWP-LEAVED SQUILL)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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CHIRITA SINENSIS (CHINESE CHIRITA)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of...

"CHIRITA SINENSIS" (CHINESE CHIRITA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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CUPHEA MINIATA (VERMILLION-FLOWERED CUPHEA)--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's...

"CUPHEA MINIATA" (VERMILLION-FLOWERED CUPHEA)"--Original Hand-Colored Lithograph from Paxton's Magazine of Botany

by Paxton, Joseph [Samuel Holden]

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London: William S. Orr & Co., 1848. This is not a complete book--it is a single sheet containing an original antique hand-colored botanical print. Joseph Paxton was perhaps the most significant 19th century English botanist, the designer of the famed Crystal Palace, and the editor of Paxton's Magazine of Botany and Register of Flowering Plants. This print is from the 14th volume of that magazine, published in 1848. Drawn and lithographed by Samuel Holden, it is a superb brilliantly-colored example of the flowers in the magazine. The lithograph is accompanied by the original text pages explaining the origin, cultivation, and uses of the flower. The print is clean and bright, with a hint of toning of the background and the usual stab holes along the binding edge.. First Edition. Paper. Collectible-Fine. Illus. by Samuel Holden. 9" by 6 3/8". Fine Art Print.
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