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How to Design a Gallery Wall

A cohesive gallery wall is a beautiful thing. When all of the elements come together, the look can be harmonious as well as intriguing. Some of our favorite items can be paired together to build a ...

Our Favorites for Women's History Month

Every March, we take the time to recognize all that women have done to shape the United States and the world with Women’s History Month.

March Staff Picks

Here are our staff picks for March!

New Arrival! George Washington Signed Discharge Document

Perhaps one of the most desirable pieces of antique Americana is an authentic signature from first president George Washington. We at The Great Republic were able to acquire an incredible document,...

Black History Month: Original Signatures from Jazz Greats

In celebration of Black History Month this February, take a closer look at incredible pieces from jazz legends Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Duke Ellington.

Original Books for the Ultimate Winston Churchill Collection

We are always on the hunt for Winston Churchill books, signatures, and letters. These materials are becoming more and more desirable, and our customers just can’t get enough! This week, we just acq...

Valentine's Day Favorites!

Give the ultimate Valentine's Day gift this year. From first edition books to American-made leather flasks, we've got you covered.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

One of the most influential works of abolitionist literature is Harriet Beecher Stowe’s work Uncle Tom’s Cabin. We just acquired a copy of this famous work, with the author's authentic signature an...

Teddy Roosevelt: A Look at His Life

Theodore Roosevelt was an outdoorsman, writer, soldier, and 26th president of the United States. Roosevelt made a name for himself in politics, being the youngest president in U.S. history and for ...

Jane Austen's Publishing History and Road to Literary Fame

New to our DC shop is a beautiful six volume set of Jane Austen’s novels, published by Richard Bentley & Son, in London. This “Austen Standard Novels” set includes Sense and Sensibility, Emma, ...