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Paris in Transition

Taken together, these two antique maps and one bird's eye view illuminate Paris in the interval between the July Revolution of 1830 and the Revolution of 1848. Each object approaches the city from ...

The Grand Canyon

This week, I’d like to share three items in our antique collection that trace the remarkable history of the Grand Canyon. Starting from early scientific reconnaissance and exploration, to the first...

Railroad Maps of Note

I am pleased to present two beautiful railroad maps that showcase American rail development at the turn of the twentieth century. Each map offers a compelling narrative of the railroads that shaped...

Collectible Book to Movie Adaptations

The world of cinema has long drawn inspiration from the printed page and for collectors of antique and rare books there is a special thrill in owning the original works that ignited the imagination...

From John Jay's Personal Library

We wish to highlight two incredible rare books that were owned by John Jay himself in his personal library.

2025 Gift Guide: Best Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Vintage Brass Eagle with Shield Bookends These vintage brass eagle bookends are a lovely piece of Americana, featuring the classic bald eagle clutching arrows and a laurel branch, a design rooted...

2025 Gift Guide: Gifts for Cowboys & Western Fans

Heroes of the Plains by J. W. Buel, Illustrated, circa 1880s Heroes of the Plains by James W. Buel is a richly illustrated 1880s account of Wild West legends, including Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo ...

2025 Gift Guide: Gifts for Space Lovers

Magnificent Desolation: Images from the Apollo 11 Lunar Mission, Signed by Buzz Aldrin, First Edition, #148/500, 2009 For the space enthusiast with a love of history, this limited-edition, signed...

2025 Gift Guide: Gifts for Sports Fans

A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer and James Dodson, Signed by Palmer, First Edition, 1999 This signed first edition of A Golfer’s Life offers a rare glimpse into the personal and professional worl...

2025 Gift Guide: Unique Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything

31-Star Printed American Flag, Celebrating California Statehood, Circa 1850 This rare 31-star silk flag commemorates California’s admission to the Union on September 9, 1850, a milestone followin...