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SCOTTISH, IRISH, AMERICAN, ENGLISH - JESTS AND

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After W. G. Wall, New York from Governors Island: c1940 Haggard & Co. reproduction of the c.1823 color aquatint by English-born American John Hill (1770â€“1850,) after a painting by Irish born artist William Guy Wall (1792-after 1864.) Caption r

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3 American Port View Seascape Colored Aquatints: In the style of William James Bennett (American / English, 1787-1844), late 19th / early 20th century. A group of three port view scene hand colored aquatints comprising of "City of New York From Broo

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1887 WOMEN's VOICES AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE MOST: 1887 WOMEN's VOICES AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE MOST CHARACTERISTIC POEMS by ENGLISH, SCOTCH, and IRISH WOMEN by Mrs. William Sharp. Published by Walter Scott 1887. Excellent Condition. Hardback half leather

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Glendalough Double Barrel Irish Single Grain Whiskey: Ireland's first craft distillery offers a whole new style of Irish whiskey. A single grain whiskey, aged first in American Bourbon barrels and finished in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks. This 750ml unop

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2 Scent Bottles: Two Turn of the Century Scent Bottles. Each cut and/or etched crystal bottle with silver top; the larger bottle with English hallmarks and the smaller with dabber stopper and American markings. The En

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1770 Sons of Liberty Members Secret Letter of Correspondence William Palfrey Informed Joseph Palmer: Autographs Sons of Liberty Member's Secret Letter of Correspondence William Palfrey has Informed Joseph Palmer that a British Tea Ship has Docked at Philadelphia and has been Allowed Only Six Hours to

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JAMES MADISON Presid.t, Signed Amer. Colonization: Autographs Rare "James Madison Presid.t" Signed Fully Issued American Colonization Society Certificate JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). 4th President of the United States (1809"1817), hailed as the "Father

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Apollo 13 "Piece of Odyssey" Award Signed by Prime Crew: An authentic section of Command Service Module CSM-109. The Apollo 3 Command Module Odyssey. This is an award given by NASA after the safe return of the Apollo 13 crew to Earth. This was presented to

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Dec. 24, 1799 George Washingtons Death Newspaper: Washington Related 1799 Very Rare Early NEW JERSEY "Mourning" Newspaper Report Announcing George Washington's Death December 24, 1799-Dated Federal Period, Historical Newspaper, NEW JERSEY JOURNAL, El

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War of 1812 Imprint British Capture of Washington: War of 1812 War of 1812 "An Enquiry Respecting the Capture of Washington by the British, on the 24th of August, 1814" 1816-Dated War of 1812 Era, Imprint titled, "Remarks on a Pamphlet, Entitled An En

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Apollo 13 Mission 4" x 5" Color Positives in original: An original NASA binder with about 85 Original color transparencies of the Apollo 13 mission covering many parts from launch to recevery. These look to be in great condition although the binder is a b

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1889 Washingtons Barge passing through the Fleet: Washington Related Rare "Washington's State Barge passing through the Fleet" Engraved & Polychromed Polymer Plaque by J.O. Davidson 1889-Dated for the Centennial of George Washington's 1st Presidentia

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Commodore MATTHEW CALBRAITH PERRY Whist Invitation: Autographs Commodore Matthew C. Perry's Handwritten Personal Invitation "... to join a few of your friends at my house this evening to take a game of whist" MATTHEW CALBRAITH PERRY (1794-1858). Commod

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SCOTTISH, IRISH, AMERICAN, ENGLISH - JESTS AND ANECDOTES (4 vol. set) - Short Tales for Travellers; BUSBY, Dr Thomas: Publ. in London: J. M. Dent, 1900; 4 vols. Small, 12mo, ea. vol. leather bound volume has approx. 250 pps., w/many illustrations, Marble boards w/leather corners & spine stripe, Leather spine w/5 ribs, gilt floret decoration, inscribed "HUMOROUS TALES" w/appropriate SCOTCH, IRISH, AMERICAN OR ENGLISH subtitle. Marbled end papers, All plates present. VG+