1925. A Unique artist initialed color display of a notelike advertising display. This extraordinary artwork was skillfully created by layering a combinatino of engravings and pen and ink work to create what likely was in an office or lobby of the The American Bank Note Company. A large eagle is affixed at center with ornate scrollwork and a 1/8" gilt recessed into this stunning masterpiece. The initials J.S.S., 1925 appear at the lower right corner. Measures 20" x 14 1/2". Matted. A remarkable item.

[CIVIL WAR]. South Carolina. December 20, 1860. A blue printed card stock, “INDEPENDENCE DECLARED, South Carolina, December 20th 1860”. Attached with thread to a piece of cloth, all original and of the period. Prepared to celebrate the secession of South Carolina, the first state to do so, on December 20, 1860. The card measures 5 ½” x 3 ½” and the cloth is 26”x 4 ¼”. We have heard of only a very few of these in existence and this is the only one with original cloth we know of. Some light surface damage as evidenced in the above photo. A wonderful Civil War item.

Inquiry Into the Character and Tendency of the American Colonization and American Anti-Slavery Societies by William Jay Third Edition 206 page 4 3/4” x 7 3/8”. Foxing. Ex-library edition. Some wear to spine and covers. Slight paper loss to endpapers. A few light notation in margins. WILLIAM JAY (1789-1858), American jurist and reformer, was the son of John Jay (1745-1829), American patriot, statesman, and Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. For most of the period from 1818 to 1843, William Jay served as Judge of the county court of Westchester, N.Y. An active abolitionist, he helped establish the New York City Anti-Slavery Society in 1833 and also wrote vigorous anti-slavery pamphlets and articles. In addition, Jay founded the American Bible Society and served as president of the American Peace Society. Overall Fine.

[ROYALTY] Mixed grouping of 10 unusual royalty and coronation items: Coronation banners 22” x 6” used during the royal procession: “PLEASE REMAIN SEATED WHILE THE PROCESSION PASSES” and in red: ‘Smoking on Stands Strictly Prohibited.” 1937 Needle book with King & Queens pictured (needles removed); 12 x 16” color poster entitled “A British King Bids Farewell to His People for the Love of An American Woman,” 1937, By United Foundation. On the bottom it claims “this is the first absolutely accurate text ever published in the United States of David Edward Windsor’s farewell address…” Photograph in hearts above of the King and his love after he relinquished his throne; Six page typed copy: Gabriel Heatter broadcast, WOR, June 3. The noted American radio commentator’s eloquent soliloquy on the occasion of the marriage of Edward to Wallis Warfield. 2 vintage records: Original Victor 19072 disc of 78 rpm pressing from King George V and Queen Mary to the Boys and Girls of The British Empire: / Empire Day Messages. 1923. On reverse the Band of Coldstream Guards- Home Sweet Home/ God Save the King Attractive and unusual pasted sepia pictures of the King & Queen both sides. Brunswick label: Kings Farewell Speech, both sides of record. “Official Souvenir Programme” of “The Coronation of Their Majesties King George VI & Queen Elizabeth”. “Printed and distributed for King George’s Jubilee Trust by Oldhams Press. A profusely illustrated 32 page account of the coronation day. Gilded cover with emblems and royal insignia. 10” x 8 ½ 19th century steel plate engraving of “The Lower Ward, Windsor Castle.” Lastly, an original 1937 RKO news glossy 8 x10 photograph of Victoria being crowned. Official RKO stamp on back reads: “Permission is hereby granted to newspapers, magazines…to reproduce this photograph.” A delightful and entertaining lot for the Anglophile or Royalty collector.

Partially Printed Document. One page, 17” x 14”. No place. December 22, 1864. Image of an eagle perched atop flags at upper right. Yellow paper wafer seal affixed to upper left. The document commissions “T. Sullivan 22d Congressional Dist. N.Y.” as a Major-General charged with “assist[ing] the ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES in case of emergency …” This unusual item appears to be a commission for a league that was formed in order to provide a ready source of reserves for the Union Army during the Civil War. Minor toning. Else Fine.

1913, Arizona. Stock certificate for 2,500 shares. Black/Gold with a raised gold company seal. Top left vignette of a eagle with spread wings. Bottom center underprinted bust vignette of an allegorical male. Small split at folds. Uncancelled and fine.

Printed Document, “Boughton’s Monthly Planet Reader and Astrological Journal.” Four pages, 5 5/8” x 9”. Philadelphia. July, Aug. & Sep. 1863. Vol. 4 No. 3. Articles include: The Nativity of Hon. William H. Seward,” (with an engraving of Seward) Nativities of Grant and N.P. Banks and “The Fate of the Nation for the Summer Quarter of 1863.” Boughton notes: “… The South is determined to push on the war, and I look for some important battle being fought in which they will gain some advantage; I am afraid that they will make a number of raids into the Northern or Western States ...” In addition, Boughton makes a prediction that Vicksburg may be taken around the 21st of August. Minor discoloration at edges. Holes from prior binding. Overall Very Fine.

Printed Document, “Boughton’s Monthly Planet Reader and Astrological Journal.” Four pages, 5 5/8” x 9”. Philadelphia. January 1, 1861. Vol. 2. No 1. This issue provides an astrological examination of the “Declaration of Independence of South Carolina, December 20th, 1860, 1h. 15m. P.M.” and “The Fate of the Nation for the Winter Quarter of 1861.” In this latter article, the author writes that astrological indicators are “ … evil significations, and they foreshadow much distress, trouble and turmoil for the United States, if not civil war. The government is a very unsettled condition, and the President and those in office are at their wit’s end, and the public shows marked disapprobation at their wavering and delay of action with regard to the Southern States. Traces of previous inclusion in a bound volume. Some light toning. Pin holes at left edge from previous binding. Overall Very Fine.