January 06, 2022
Howard Chandler Christy was a brilliant mind and a talented artist who brought America together through the use of art and representation.
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December 30, 2021
Edmund New specialized in pen and ink drawings of rural and urban landscapes, old buildings and architecture, and also designed bookplates. Read more about the famous illustrator in this week's blog.
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December 29, 2021
Few realize that Tolkien, who self-illustrated many of his famous works, was as much an artist of pictures as he was of words.
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December 29, 2021
Garth Williams was a beloved children’s book illustrator with a talent for bringing characters to life through playful pen strokes and fantastical animal depictions.
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December 17, 2021
John Bachelder (1825-1894) was a painter, lithographer, photographer and historian. Read more about his work in this week's blog.
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December 10, 2021
Army Air Force recruitment posters showcased aircraft in order to evoke a sense of patriotism, which in turn encouraged able-bodied men to enlist. The posters advertised that any onlooker could have a hand in securing American safety and protection.
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December 02, 2021
Maps are a beautiful and unique way to look at our history as a country. Every map tells a story about our development and discoveries. This 1847 "Pictorial Map of the United States" by Ensign and Thayer features a unique view of the U.S. with exquisite hand-coloring and well-defined territory borders.
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November 24, 2021
Starting in the 1890s, printing technology and art converged, resulting in handsome illustrated editions of the Jane Austen novels, all lavishly decorated.
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November 17, 2021
38-star American flags celebrate when Colorado became a state. Read more about these flags on this week’s blog.
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November 10, 2021
Looking for a great gift for a cigar lover? We have just the thing to impress. These are our custom, American-made cigar humidors!
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November 03, 2021
New into our shops are first edition printings Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little.
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October 13, 2021
We recently tracked down a rare and very sought after first edition set of books: J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
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