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42 Stars: An Unofficial Flag

One of our most recent new arrivals in the shop is this beautiful 42-star American flag. The 42-star flag celebrates Washington statehood, even though the 42-star flag was not an official flag vari...

Publication History of James Joyce's "Ulysses"

James Joyce’s Ulysses was considered by T.S. Eliot as “the most important expression which the present age has found.” However, the path to publication was not an easy one. 

A Closer Look at Lincoln: Who Was Joseph C. Audenried?

Taking a closer look at the history behind just one of our military commission documents, we discover the long and storied military career of Joseph C. Audenried. From surviving the Battle of Antie...

The Flying Tigers

New to our Colorado shop is an early edition printing of The Flying Tigers. The Story of the American Volunteer Group by Russell Whelan, signed by seventeen members of the Flying Tigers. A force ...

Creating the World of Narnia

After countless requests, we finally got our hands on a first American edition of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. Read about how Lewis created the seven book series The Chronic...

How Truman Capote Created The True Crime Genre

When Truman Capote's In Cold Blood was first published in 1965, he characterized it as the first "non-fiction novel." Combining the dialogue and narrative of a novel with the truth of a nonfiction ...

Symbols of Revolution: Liberty Poles & Caps

The small peaked hat, known as a Liberty Cap or Phrygian Cap, became a symbol of resistance to British rule and taxation among early colonists. Liberty poles were another form of resistance, a larg...

Connecting the West with the Pony Express

Illustrated by American artist Kermit Oliver, “The Pony Express” silk scarf design was first issued by Hermès in 1993. Known for incorporating western themes and Native American iconography into hi...

American Mapmaker A.J. Johnson

Johnson maps are popularly known for their intricate detailing, delicate borders, and fine attention to detail. Read more about this famous American mapmaker.

Advantageous Agriculture: A Look Into the U.S. Crop Corps and Other Agricultural Endeavors During WWII

Always sure to spark an audience’s interest, this World War II Crop Corps poster highlights a lesser known initiative that was aimed towards bolstering American agriculture during wartime. The Crop...