THE HARMON RUNNING COBB CURLEWNathanF. Cobb Jr. (1825-1905)
Cobb Island, VA, c. 1880
15 1/2 in. long
“Every Nathan Cobb decoy had its own natural pose. Even his Hudsonian Curlews…seemed to run, feed, and...
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[CONJURING] COLLECTION OF OVER 50 VOLUMES.[Conjuring]Collection of Over 50 Volumes. English and American, early to mid-twentieth century. Authors including: Robertson Keene, George Schulte, Tom Sellers, Charles Waller, Hereward...
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ATTRIBUTED TO JULIUS HOLM (AMERICAN,1855 - 1930)Attributed to Julius Holm (American, 1855 - 1930), countryside landscape, oil on board, having two figures, signed and dated lower right "J. Holm 1882", 17 1/2"...
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3 TAUCHNITZ FIRST EDITION BOOKS CONRAD& YEATS3 first Tauchnitz edition books. Lord Jim and The Rover, both by Joseph Conrad; A Selection From the Poetry of W.B. Yeats. Joseph Conrad (Poland / England, 1857-1924)....
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Y LOUIS XV STYLE ROSEWOOD, TULIPWOODAND FLORAL MARQUETRY BUREAU PLAT, IN THE MANNER OF EDWARD HOLMES BALDOCK
19TH CENTURY applied with gilt bronze mounts, the shaped top with moulded edge and scalloped cartouche...
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J. COIGNARD, "RED BEAM" ABSTRACT COLOREDETCHING James Coignard (French 1925-2008), "Red Beam", embossed and colored etching on handmade paper, geometric abstract with large red elongated rectangle over textured...
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J. COIGNARD, TWO FRAMED M/M ABSTRACTPAINTINGS (2 pcs) James Coignard (French 1925-2008), Two abstract paintings comprising "ABCD" and "Abstract Red Circle", both mixed media on paper, signed at lower right to...
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J. WHELDEN HOLMES (AMERICAN, 1828-1901),MARITIME SCENE WITH SHIP AND SKYLINE Watercolor on paper, signed J. Whelden Holmes and dated 1874 to lower left, matted and framed behind glass....
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A GROUP OF TWO BOOKSA group of two books,Two works: Holmes, Oliver Wendell. "The Common Law." Boston: Little. Brown, and Company, 1881 Hardcover book First edition, second impression, signed by previous owner...
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3 TAUCHNITZ FIRST EDITION BOOKS CONRAD& YEATS3 first Tauchnitz edition books. Lord Jim and The Rover, both by Joseph Conrad; A Selection From the Poetry of W.B. Yeats.
Joseph Conrad (Poland / England, 1857-1924)....
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Lot of Philadelphia advertising items,including Pfaelzer Bros & Co 25th Anniversary leather ledger, Stern's Hotel leather purse, Bonschur & Holmes leather case with Cross gold filled pen & pencil set, Odd Fellows...
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J. B. HOLMES, (5) ANTIQUE MANHATTANMAPS,1865-1877 John Bute Holmes (Irish-American, 1822-1887), color lithographs on paper mounted on linen, includes: 1) "Map of the Strikers Bay Farm Estate of Mrs. Ann Rogers...
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JOSEPH CLEMENT COLL (PA, 1881-1921)Illustration for "The Lost World" by Arthur Conan Doyle (creator of Sherlock Holmes), india ink on illustration board, signed lower left, with inscription verso "Return to...
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BRITISH INTEREST BOOKS, 13 British InterestBooks, 13, and including: Boswell, Life of Johnson, 6 vols., Archibald Constable, Westminster, 1903; John Boswell, Journey of a Tour to the Hebrides, 2 vols., Archibald Constable,...
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2VOL. J. T. MORSE, LIFE & LETTERS OFO. W. HOLMES John Torrey Morse, Jr., (American 1840-1937), "Life and Letters of Oliver Wendell Holmes", published by "Houghton, Mifflin, & Co., Boston and New York, 1899,...
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TWO DECOYS 20TH CENTURYTWO DECOYS, 20th Century, 1) Stratford School black duck, possibly by Ben Holmes. Hollow-carved. Glass eyes. Repainted. Length 18". 2) Bufflehead drake. Signed "R.J. Nelson 79". Length...
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TWELVE (12) 19TH CENTURY LEATHER BOUNDBOOKS, INCLUDES THREE COMPLETE SETS As follows: Holmes, Edward. The Life of Mozart, Including His Correspondence (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1845), 12mo (7 in.), black...
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GROUP OF FIVE DUCK DECOYS, SIGNED JIMMYHOWE, HARRY JOBES, AND WALTER 'TUBE' DAWSON HOWE, HARRY JOBES, AND WALTER 'TUBE' DAWSON, one signed Jimmy Howe, Decoy #24, Sept. 1986; another indistinctly signed in pencil...
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A pair of large silver plated jugs,Elkington & Co., each with hinged cover and leaf capped scroll handle, engraved to the side with a coronet and inscription 'Walter J Holmes, The Metropole, Church Street',...
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CRUCITA CALABAZA NATIVE AMERICAN SANILDEFONSO PUEBLO, BLUE CORN, POLYCHROME POTTERY BOWL 4 3/4"H X 10"DIAM.Crucita Calabaza Native American San Ildefonso Pueblo, Blue Corn, polychrome pottery bowl, signed under...
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A VICTORIAN SOUP TUREEN, LINER AND COVERThe Barnards, London 1845, of baluster bombe form, applied cast acanthus, floral and C-scroll decoration throughout, with a centrally applied marital Armorials of Campbell...
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AM. SCHOOL BRUTALIST WALL HANGING SCULPTURE,1981 American school, 1981, Brutalist style mixed metal sculpture wall hanging incorporating geometric cutouts and welded nails on a folded steel structure, signed J. Kirkwood...
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2 J. MIRO "LITHOGRAPHIE IV" ABSTRACTLITHOGRAPHS Two Joan Miro (Spanish 1893-1983), lithographs comprising, "Lithographie IV" and "Untitled",1981, depicting abstracts with geometric shapes and primary colors,...
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An Edwardian novelty silver pepper pot,William J Holmes, Birmingham 1903, modelled as a spaniels head, 3.5cm high, a George III silver snuff box, JL, Birmingham 1818, the cover inscribed 'T Patrick to H Jex', a...
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JACQUARD COVERLET. Attributed to HolmesCounty Ohio 3rd quarter-19th century wool and cotton. One-piece Beiderwand in five colors. Large central medallion with eagle corners. Also similar to coverlets woven...
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17 early photographs, 17 cased images,descendants of Richard Stout (1615-1705) and Penelope Van Princis Stout (1622-1712), Middletown, New Jersey: nine daguerreotypes: two one-quarter plate, one of John Wilson...
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Five Richard Kidder Meade, Jr. ConfederateCivil War Letters, Civil War Era Photographs, Paintings, Meade Family Archive Virginia, 1861-1862: letter from Fort Sumter, March 21, 1861, to sister Julia Meade (1830-1906),...
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SERIES OF PRINTS OF AUTHORS' HOMES BYJ. FAGAN (AMERICAN EARLY 20TH CENTURY). Handcolored etchings on paper titled and signed in pencil. Seven prints including the homes of James Fennimore Cooper Nathaniel...
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Archive of Documents Associated withthe Sturges Family Including John R. Sturges 3rd GA Infantry KIA The lot contains a variety of items including over 100 receipts and other ephemera an early indenture and...
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9 vols. Military History Reference& C.: Dupuy, R. Ernest & Trevor N. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military History. (New York): Harper Collins, (1993). 4th ed. Thick 4to, orig. bds., d/j. Text illus. 1st ptg....
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Books: Sherlock Holmes signed by ArthurConan Doyle Doyle A. Conan. ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES. New York: Harper & Brothers 1892. With inscription and signature on title page: Yours Very Truly-A. Conan Doyle...
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3 plus 6 assted coin silver tablespoons,H Ormsby, C Oskamp, Robinson, Harrington & Bullins, J Carrow, Holmes, Booth, & Haden, Hager & Beebee, 12.92 TO Estimate $80-120...
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Lot. Material Relating to The ActorWilliam Gillette, including: Gillette, William, Autograph Letter Signed. Hardlyme, Conn., Dec. 30, 1927. 2 pp., 12mo, on card stock. * 12mo sheet signed & dated July 11, 1916...
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Pattison, Holmes watercolors: sailboatsin harbor, signed lower right "Holmes Smith" (Missouri, 1863-1943) and inscribed lower left "To my friend J.W. Pattison", watercolor on paper, 13-1/2 x...
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Royal Doulton architecturally paintedplates by John Hugh Plant circa 1902-20 scalloped edge over wide and ornate gilt rim centering finely painted British scenes each titled on verso: Windsor Castle Bamborough...
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4 vols. + 1 portfolio. Book & Paper-MakingArts: The Studio. The Art of The Book. London, etc., 1914. Edited by Charles Holme. 4to, orig. wrappers; chipped along edges. Color plates, other illus., adverts. Minor internal...
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