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Patriotic and Starry: A Spectacular Centennial Flag
This “1776/1876” Centennial Celebration flag is one of the more spectacular and celebratory designs to come from the nation's Centennial celebration. Flags with stars that spell out numeric or alph...
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New In: A Theodore Roosevelt Signed Letter on Nonpartisan Governance from 1913
This fantastic signed letter from Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes his stance on capable leadership over partisan loyalty. Dated July 2, 1913 and written to Roscoe Mitchell, a prominent journalist and...
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The cabinet card is a style of photograph first introduced in 1863 by Windsor & Bridge in London. Consisting of a photographic print mounted on stiff card stock, the cabinet card got its name f...
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Gifts to Give this Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day gifting for that special person in your life is easier than you think! We've rounded up great gift ideas for your partners, close friends, and family. We've selected cool antiques a...
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An Interesting Surprise in this 18th Century Print
We recently acquired a few early prints dating to the late 18th century. One such print is "General Washington" by Thomas Cheesman, after John Trumbull, circa 1796.
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Our Favorite Stocking Stuffers
We've rounded up our favorite stocking stuffers and small gifts. Beautifully crafted leather goods, pocket flasks, sparkly jewelry, winter essentials, and more- these are the perfect gifts to surpr...
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Sports Fan
We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite sports fan! Surprise them with vintage football posters, autographs from their favorite players and coaches, rare books, or sport collectibles ...
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Entertainer
We've rounded up our favorite gifts for your favorite hosts and hostesses! Surprise them with hand blown glass bowls and mammoth servers, delicious smelling candles, leather wrapped rocks glasses, ...
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Book Lover
From first edition printings to photoplays, early childhood favorites to 20th Century modern classics, we've rounded up some of our favorite gifts for the book lover in your life. Presented in thei...
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2024 Holiday Gift Guides: Gifts for the Political Historian
We've rounded up some of the most interesting and illuminating political debates, campaign posters and memorabilia, and important antique books that tell the story of the founding of our Nation's g...
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