September 08, 2022
Of all the original photographs that we have acquired, this is the single most significant photograph we have ever offered for sale. This is a rare, platinum Master Exhibition Print of Edward Curtis’ The Three Chiefs. This print is believed to be one of only three oversized, platinum Master Exhibition Prints of this image in existence.
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August 31, 2022
From the turn of the century until America entered World War II in 1941, railroads mounted advertising campaigns designed to lure Americans west to experience the region's scenic wonders firsthand. Western railroads commissioned artists to create alluring paintings of national park scenery. These campaigns produced an amazing variety of promotional art, which today survives in a colorful legacy of posters, maps, brochures, and guidebooks.
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August 30, 2022
Through the introduction of photography, Native Americans were able to be more accurately portrayed in Western Art. A few well-known artists throughout the late 19th and early 20th Century have their own ways of depicting the life and culture of Native Americans.
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August 19, 2022
Admiral Halsey was an incredible and inspiring Navy war hero and was instrumental in defeating the Japanese after the Pearl Harbor attacks. Read more about his achievements during his time in the Navy in this weeks blog.
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August 18, 2022
Prior to the Civil War, much of the American West was still unexplored and undocumented by the United States. In order to determine whether the Colorado River had potential to become a major shipping route, the United States government sponsored the Colorado Exploration Expedition, lead by Lieutenant Jospeh C. Ives, from 1857 to 1858 . The results of their exploration were presented by Ives in his Report Upon the Colorado River of the West, published in 1861. Read more to discover what they found in this amazing region of geological splendor.
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August 04, 2022
During WWII, the government received funding directly from United States citizens in the form of war saving bonds and stamps, which were paid back later with interest. Purchasing war bonds was viewed as a way for American citizens to support the war effort. There was an outpouring of poster art on both the local and national levels for these loan programs, and we explore some of those fantastic designs in this blog.
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August 04, 2022
This month, The Great Republic is showcasing our extensive inventory of World War II memorabilia and antiques. In addition to our August catalog of WWII items, released earlier this week, our upcoming blogs will delve into the rich stories and histories told by these original WWII items.
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July 26, 2022
We’ve dealt in our fair share of rare flags, from Civil War-era varieties to unique, hand-sewn masterpieces. However, until now, the
41-star flag had always eluded us. Read more about this rare flag!
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July 22, 2022
In the summer of 1943, Allied forces in the Pacific launched Operation Cartwheel, a series of amphibious assaults aimed at encircling the Japanese stronghold of Rabaul. Utilizing a new "island-hopping" strategy, Air Corps General Kenney, Army General MacArthur, Navy Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Halsey worked together to take back control of the Pacific theater.
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July 16, 2022
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.
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July 15, 2022
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.
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July 15, 2022
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.
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