- 'BRAVE NEW WORLD', ALDOUS HUXLEY
'BRAVE NEW WORLD', ALDOUS HUXLEY FOR CHATTO & WINDUS, LONDON, 1932'Brave New World', Aldous Huxley for Chatto & Windus, London, 1932,, Printed by T. & A. Constable, LTD., University Press, Edinburgh
- MARSHA WINBORN, AMERICAN 20TH/21ST
MARSHA WINBORN, AMERICAN 20TH/21ST CENTURY, AMERICA'S PROMISE, WATERCOLOR ON PAPER, SIGHT: 12 X 10 IN. (30.48 X 25.40 CM.), FRAME: 18 1/4 X 16 1/8 IN. (46.36 X 40.96 CM.)MARSHA WINBORN, AMERICAN, 20TH/21ST CENTURY AMERICA'S PROMISE, Watercolor on paper Lower left titled: America's Promise; lower right signed: Marsha Winborn; This will be sold along with copy of the book (2) Catalogue note: This image appears in printed form on page 9 of America's Promise, the debut children's book by Alma Powell, published in 2001. It tells the story of bear siblings Honey and Benji moving to a new neighborhood, making new friends and participating in their community. The book was illustrated by Marsha Winborn, a Santa Fe-based illustrator who has illustrated over 35 children's books. Powell followed up America's Promise with her second children's book, My Little Wagon, also illustrated by Winborn, in 2003. The book shares a name with the America's Promise Alliance, which is the largest cross-sector of nonprofits and organizations in the United States dedicated to improving the lives of young people. General Colin L. Powell served as the founding chair of the organization and remained board chair until 2001, when he stepped down to become Secretary of State. Alma, General Powell's wife, became board chair in 2004, a position she still holds today. Watercolor on paper Dimensions: Sight: 12 x 10 in. (30.48 x 25.40 cm.), Frame: 18 1/4 x 16 1/8 in. (46.36 x 40.96 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- AFTER LARRY DYKE, A NEW PROMISE,
AFTER LARRY DYKE, A NEW PROMISE, COLOR PRINT, AND A FOREST CLEARING, COLOR PRINTAfter Larry Dyke, A New Promise, Color Print, and a Forest Clearing, Color Print,
- 1 piece. (Anthony Benezet.) Hartley,
1 piece. (Anthony Benezet.) Hartley, Thomas. Paradise Restored: or A Testimony to The Doctrine of The Blessed Millennium. London: M. Richardson, 1764. 8vo, contemp. sheep, morocco spine label; rubbed & occasionally blistered, front cover detaching. Light to moderate foxing & spotting. Anthony Benezet's copy, signed by him at head of title page & head of front paste-down. Benezet, Anthony (1713-1784), one of the first American Abolitionists, "the most prolific anti-slavery propagandist of the Eighteenth Century" (Am. Nat. Bio.)
- NEW WORLD OR WESTERN HEMISPHERE
NEW WORLD OR WESTERN HEMISPHERE Nuttall, Fisher & Co., Liverpool, June 1814.
- Circular relief by Louisa Eyre
Circular relief by Louisa Eyre 1926 - "Child Brings Hope...."
- Ernest Chiriacka (American/New
Ernest Chiriacka (American/New York, b. 1920) "Promises", oil on board, 11" x 16", signed lower right "Chiriacka". framed. Provenance: The estates of David and Eula Wintermann. Accompanied by the original bill of sale from Country Art Gallery, Locust Valley, Long Island, New York, dated December 6, 1975.
- AMERICA'S PROMISE, THE ALLIANCE
AMERICA'S PROMISE, THE ALLIANCE OF YOUTH, 10 YEARS, MEDAL DEPICTING GENERAL AND ALMA POWELL, 2007 DIAMETER OF MEDAL: 3 IN. (7.62 CM.)AMERICA'S PROMISE, THE ALLIANCE OF YOUTH, 10 YEARS, MEDAL DEPICTING GENERAL AND ALMA POWELL, 2007, the medal depicting the Powells and a cart, the obverse with dedicatory inscription, medal unsigned, likely bronze; in fitted wood box Catalogue note: America's Promise Alliance works to ensure a more just and equitable America that empowers every next generation to lead our country forward. They advance this vision by bringing together the diverse organizations and institutions engaging young people and uniting them in powerful collective action. Dimensions: Diameter of medal: 3 in. (7.62 cm.) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- CHRISTIAN WALL CHARTca. early-mid
CHRISTIAN WALL CHARTca. early-mid 19th century; titled "A New Map of the Land of Promiseā¦", published by Tho. W. Duffield and dated Oct. 10, 1823, printed on canvas, 68" wide; Condition: as found, dirty, several creases and small holes
- ALDOUS HUXLEY, "BRAVE NEW WORLD",
ALDOUS HUXLEY, "BRAVE NEW WORLD", SIGNED Aldous Huxley (English 1894-1963), "Brave New World", published by Siundial Press/Garden City Publishing Co., Garden City, 1932, first printing, personalized ink inscription signed by the author to the half title page and dated 1937, octavio, black cloth covered boards with red lettering to the spine, with dust jacket. Provenance: Acquired Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach. Approximate dimensions: h. 8", w. 5.5", d. 1.5".
- JACOB LAWRENCE, HARRIET AND THE
JACOB LAWRENCE, HARRIET AND THE PROMISED LAND, PUBLISHED BY SIMON & SCHUSTER, 1968, 1993, TWO VOLUMESJacob Lawrence, Harriet and The Promised Land, Published by Simon & Schuster, 1968, 1993, Two Volumes, From the Estate of Dr. James K. Hill
- T. ANTHONY, RED LEATHER PHOTO ALBUM
T. ANTHONY, RED LEATHER PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE, INSCRIBED BY JO AND RONALD LAUDER, 2017T. ANTHONY, RED LEATHER PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE, INSCRIBED BY JO AND RONALD LAUDER, 2017, in original box, with two menus and two invitations in clear plastic document holder Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- 18th century engraving, New York,
18th century engraving, New York, "The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America", panoramic view by William Burgis, from The London Magazine , August 1761, uncolored, on laid paper, 7-1/2 x 21-1/4 in. (sight); modern wood frame. Folds and creases, light toning, fading, ghost images in water and sky, possible restorations, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions. The Old Print Shop, New York, 1973
- 1825 map sampler, United States,
1825 map sampler, United States, territories and Eastern Canada outlined over an 11-line verse "When I view the chart of that world which God has produced from chaos let it teach me early that the pleasant scene will soon be dissolved so that my youthful soul may be abstracted from the world mount up to heaven rejoice in the divine approbation that the journey of life may be devoted to communion with my father and my God", stitched bottom proper left "Sarah Jane Warden Aged 10 years 6 months/compleated [sic] May 30 1825", "A map of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA" within cartouche, silk and wool on linen, American, possibly New York, circa 1825, 22-1/2 x 22-1/4 in. (sight); later wood frame. Scattered repairs, holes, losses to thread, fading. Joe Kindig, Jr. Antiques
- JOHANNES VAN KEULEN - CHART OF
JOHANNES VAN KEULEN - CHART OF THE NEW WORLD, 1684Johannes van Keulen (1654-1715), Pascaerte van West Indien... , Amsterdam, 1684, engraving on thick laid paper with hand colored highlights, sheet 21 x 24-1/2 in.; carved wood frame, 29-1/2 x 33 in.
Condition:
hinged in on mat with archival tape at upper edge, some staining and handling grime at edges, toning/corrosion from green ink verso; frame with light wear
- THREE PRINTS BY CHRISTOPHER STILLPrint
THREE PRINTS BY CHRISTOPHER STILLPrint titled Land of Promise featuring print of a girl and cow, hand signed in ink bottom left corner and dated 1993, paper measurements 30 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches. Print titled Hibiscus rosa-sinensis featuring a large floral bouquet and heron, number in pencil lower left 184/200 and signed lower right and dated 1990, paper measurements 28 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches. Print titled On Sacred Ground featuring images of Native Americans in a Florida landscape, numbered in ink lower left 132/350, signed lowerright and dated 1992, paper measurements 25 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. Overall excellent condition This item can be shipped in-house.
- A long manuscript poem apparently
A long manuscript poem apparently in the hand of and signed by Quaker preacher Job Scott (1751-1793), titled A Vision of Job Scott. Scott wrote on it, "For Sarah Hayes" and "Such is my confidence in that evidence of Life, accompanying the opening, that I venture to record it, this 28th of 11th mo. 1792". On December 5th, 1792 Scott sailed from Boston to France, England and Ireland, according to Wikipedia, where he died of smallpox less than a year later. Together with an 1850 business document of Chester County, Pa. and a c. 1900 photograph of a large group of people in front of an early house, taken by a West Chester, Pa. photographer.
- James Hope (American, 1818-1892)
James Hope (American, 1818-1892) "Sunrise Over a New England Valley", 1860, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower right "J. Hope ANA 1860", 30" x 40". Presented in a contemporary giltwood frame.
- KAWS THE PROMISE VINYL FIGURAL
KAWS THE PROMISE VINYL FIGURAL SCULPTURE - BLACKThe Promise (Black) is a 2 piece vinyl sculpture by KAWS. Presented in original fitted box; appears to be in 'new' condition. Large figure approx. 13.62 in., small 6.75 in.
- TERRA SANCTA, SIUE PROMISSIONIS,
TERRA SANCTA, SIUE PROMISSIONIS, OLIM PALESTINA, (ISRAEL, PALESTINE, SYRIA, ANTIOCH), COLOR ENGRAVED MAP, FRAME: 18 1/2 X 23 1/2 IN. (47 X 59.7 CM.)Terra Sancta, Siue Promissionis, olim Palestina, (Israel, Palestine, Syria, Antioch), Color Engraved Map,, Dimensions: Frame: 18 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (47 x 59.7 cm.)
- Symbolist School, circa 1900/L'Espoir
Symbolist School, circa 1900/L'Espoir (Hope)/angelic vision appearing beside a group of despairing figures/oil on canvas, 95.5cm x 89.5cm
- (MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAS Terra Sancta
(MAP) VISSCHER NICOLAS Terra Sancta sive Promissionis olim Palestina. Amsterdam 1659. Engraved map with hand-coloring in outline showing the Holy Land with inset illustration of the temple flanked by Moses and Aaron the sea with numerous ships and foliate cartouche along the top edge. Framed and matted. 27 1/2 x 32 inches.
- JOHN SITTON (AMERICAN, 1907-1993),
JOHN SITTON (AMERICAN, 1907-1993), PROMISE OF SPRING Oil on canvas, signed at lower right, retaining a Grand Central Galleries exhibition label to the verso, presented in a period gilt frame.
- EARLY MAP OF THE HOLY LAND. Nicholaum
EARLY MAP OF THE HOLY LAND. Nicholaum Visscher Terra Sancta sive Promissionis olim Palestina recens delineata et in lucem edita Amsterdam dated 1659 (probably a later 17th-century impression). Handcolored engraving. Matted and framed 28.25''h. 32.25''w.
- AFTER LYND WARD (AMERICAN 1905-1985),
AFTER LYND WARD (AMERICAN 1905-1985), I BROUGHT TO THE NEW WORLD THE GIFT OF COMMUNION AND HARRIET TUBMAN, NORTH STAR SHINING, TWO L...After Lynd Ward (American 1905-1985), I Brought to the New World the Gift of Communion and Harriet Tubman, North Star Shining, Two Lithographs
- New Hope School Painting circa
New Hope School Painting circa 1945oil on canvas illegible signature at lower right modernist style painting features buildings and power lines presented in the likely original gilt wood frame.SS 24.5 x 29.5 in.; DOA 29.5 x 34.5 in.Light craquelure.
- * (MAP) LOTTER M. A. & G. F. A
* (MAP) LOTTER M. A. & G. F. A New and Correct Map of North America with the West India Islands ... According to the last Treaty of Peace Concluded at Paris the 20th of Jan. 1783. [London 1784]. Engraved map on four sheets joined hand-colored in outline. The map shows the area of the former British colonies the Eastern seaboard the Mississippi basin with New Mexico the Caribbean islands the South American coast and Central America with inset maps of Baffin and Hudson's Bay and part of California and an engraved cartouche depicting British merchants at port with a ship in the background being loaded with cargo by black slaves. Framed and matted. 51 x 56 inches.
- Benj. West/H.R. Robinsen, New York
Benj. West/H.R. Robinsen, New York "William Penn's Treaty with the Indians when he founded the Province of Pennsylvania 1681". Hand colored lithograph, the sight size approx. 18-1/2" x 24-1/4", French matted and framed under glass overall approx. 29-1/2" x 34-1/2".
- PETER MAX SERIGRAPH ON PAPER "BETTER
PETER MAX SERIGRAPH ON PAPER "BETTER WORLD Peter Max (American b. 1937), "Better World," serigraph on paper, depicting a colorful sunrise over water, signed in pencil at lower right and numbered 144/350 at lower left. Sight approx: h. 26.25", w. 10.75". Overall: h. 43.5", w. 28", d.2".
- Zuda Rokashi Priest Hotan (Japanese
Zuda Rokashi Priest Hotan (Japanese 1654-1738) "Nansenbushu Bankoko Shoka No Zu (Outline Map of All Countries in the Universe)" Kyoto 1710 (Hoei 7) woodcut folding map of the world twelve sheets joined on paper 45 1/2 in. x 56 1/4 in. Provenance: Estate of noted architect artist and antiquarian James R. Lamantia Jr. (1923-2011). Note: Known as the first Japanese printed map of the world from a Buddhist perspective the present lot represents the rare fusion of Japanese and European cartography. The map centers on China with Japan to the east America to the north of Japan and Europe to the far west represented as a group of islands.
- JUNIUS ALLEN (1898 - 1962)Promise
JUNIUS ALLEN (1898 - 1962)Promise of Spring, Vermont; oil on board; signed lower right; Provenance: Salmagundi Club label verso; 16 x 20 inches; 21 x 25 inches frame Condition:
- JOHN SPEED A NEW AND ACCURATE MAP
JOHN SPEED A NEW AND ACCURATE MAP OF THE WORLD Hand colored engraving: 16 x 20 1/2 in. Framed Provenance: Estate of Amanda F. Washburn
- KENNEDY, ROBERT F. TO SEEK A NEWER
KENNEDY, ROBERT F. TO SEEK A NEWER WORLD. GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, 1967. FIRST EDITION. WITH PERSONAL INSCRIPTION TO ALICE...KENNEDY, ROBERT F. TO SEEK A NEWER WORLD., GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK: DOUBLEDAY, 1967. FIRST EDITION. WITH PERSONAL INSCRIPTION TO ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH 8vo, original dark blue cloth, gilt-lettered spine. Inscribed on the half title to Alice Roosevelt Longworth (writer, Washington DC socialite, and daughter of Theodore Roosevelt): For Mrs. Longworth For Christmas and for many other things. If I didn't see you every once in awhile in Washington I don't believe I would hardly stay. XXOO Bobby Christmas 1967
- FERNANDO DE JESUS OLIVEIRA (B.
FERNANDO DE JESUS OLIVEIRA (B. 1946) OIL ON CANVASFerjo. Fernando De Jesus Oliveira (B. 1946)Journey to World Peace (2006)This original work of surrealism with trompe l'oeil fantasy, signed by the artist lower right front, was painted as companion piece to a canvas presented in June 2006 to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Given the role of Harry S. Truman in these historic events, and the inclusion of his likeness in the first composition, the Committee for World Peace commissioned this painting to be given to the Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs from where it is now being deaccessioned.Canvas measures 50 x 40 with a framed size of 58.5 x 48 inches.Very good condition, the complete sheet, not laid down, no stain, damage or repair.Provenance: The collection of the Truman Library Institute for National and International Affairs
- TWO AMERICA'S PROMISE TEN YEARS
TWO AMERICA'S PROMISE TEN YEARS CELEBRATORY MEDALS WITH A RED WAGON PINTWO AMERICA'S PROMISE TEN YEARS CELEBRATORY MEDALS WITH A RED WAGON PIN, the medallions in fitted wood boxes, in relief depicting General and Mrs. Powell, and a red cart with a number ten in it, the reverse '10th Anniversary Celebration In honor of Colin & Alma Powell 2007' (3) Provenance: Estate of General Colin L. Powell, to benefit America's Promise Alliance and the Colin Powell School at City College of New York.
- URBAN GENRE SCI FI STREET SCENE
URBAN GENRE SCI FI STREET SCENE PAINTING ,20th CenturyDepicts a young man with his head resting on his knees in an urban environment, a futuristic glowing blue head piece projects a human form glowing forms leading to a skull and multi armed figure.