Collecting Unofficial 39-Star Flags
If you are looking for an impressive, antique American flag to acquire, consider an “unofficial” 39-star flag. In 1890, 14 years after Colorado statehood, a total of five states joined the Union together in a single year. Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota, while Montana, Washington and Idaho joined as well. The official American flag jumped from 38-stars to 44-stars and any 39-star flags that were produced would never be official.
New York Maps
New York, being one of the original 13 colonies, has a deep and rich history. It has become one of the most popular and well-known states here in the United States. Our unique collection of New York maps tells over 100 years of growth and expansion in New York and the cities within it.
The Great White Fleet in Japan
The Great White Fleet was a popular nickname for the group of United States Navy battleships that completed a journey around the globe to the Pacific, from December 16, 1907 to February 22, 1909, by order of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. The White Fleet served as both a diplomatic olive branch and a reminder of U.S. Naval power. In Japan, the fleet was greeted with parties, including one hosted by famed Admiral Togo Heihachiro, as well as parades and public celebrations, from which there were exceptional flags, embroidered banners, and other souvenirs made to commemorate the event. These items are highly collectible today.
New Arrivals: Remington-inspired bronzes
Frederic Remington’s bronzes have a profound sense of storytelling, resulting in some of the finest American bronzes of the time. It is no surprise Remington’s bronzes continue to inspire the next generation of Western artists and sculptors, including Roy Harris. Read more to see new Remington-inspired bronzes in our Colorado Springs, CO shop.
Roughing It with Mark Twain
Mark Twain's Roughing It provides another look at the growing American landscape during a crucial period in history. It serves as both a snapshot in time, as well as an example of Twain’s humorist style, which he later became famous for in his novels such as The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Constructing a Canton: Stars on the American Flag
There are many ways to construct an American flag. And just as the configuration of stars changed and evolved as we added more states to the Union, so too did our way of adding stars to our flag, thanks to new technologies and the advancement of sewing and printing methods. Join us as we explore the many ways historical flag makers applied stars to Old Glory.
A Signed Churchill Book
New to our shop is a set of first Italian editions of Winston Churchill’s A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, titled Storia in Italian. The set is signed in Volume II by Churchill. The books were owned by Emery Reves, who was Churchill's literary agent and a close friend. Reves contributed greatly to the success of this work in a wider, international audience.
Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution
French aristocrat Marquis de Lafayette sailed to the United States in 1777 to volunteer his services to the Continental Army. Lafayette spent the long winter of 1777 with George Washington’s army at Valley Forge, and endeared himself to Washington. Lafayette is often depicted in Revolutionary-themed prints and engravings, as he represented the pivotal alliance between America and France. We have several prints of key historical moments in the revolution and Lafayette can be found in most of them, usually depicted next to or very near his mentor, George Washington.
The Political Debates of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas
The seven debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln during the 1858 Illinois state election produced some of the most significant discussions in American political history, arguing issues of slavery and states’ rights. Almost immediately after losing the Senate seat to Douglas, Lincoln began collecting reports and transcriptions of the debates for publication. The debates were published them just in time for Lincoln’s 1860 presidential campaign and helped him win the election.
The Federalist
Learn the story behind the publication of The Federalist, one of the most important works of American political thought. Penned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the pseudonym of "Publius," this collection of seventy five essays was written in defense of the newly-drafted Constitution.
Oyster Harvesting in Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay has been considered one of the most productive oyster growing areas in the world. In fact, one translation of the word "Chesapeake" from the Algonquian language is “Great Shellfish Bay.” By the mid 1800s it was estimated that over 17 million bushels of oysters were harvested annually from the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay alone. Early maps from the 18th and 19th centuries showcase the bounty of Maryland and Virginia's oyster reefs, while later maps reflect the new regulations put into place to protect and replenish the Chesapeake Bay from over harvesting.
Inscribed by Astronaut Charlie Duke
New additions of signed photographs and books showcase the musings of NASA astronaut Charlie Duke, regarding space travel, moon landings, and the future of Mars exploration.
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