Rare books, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, correspondence, journals, archives, ephemera, etc. concerning: Paintings,Pen & Ink Drawings,Watercolors, Aquatints, Etchings, Engravings, Woodcuts, Posters, Cartoons, Silhouettes, Stencils, Lithography, Chromolithography, Illustration Art, Portraiture, Exhibition Catalogs, Catalogues Raisonnés, Visual Americana, Miniatures, Folk Art, Outsider Art, Etc.
Rare books, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, correspondence, journals, archives, ephemera, etc. concerning: Paintings,Pen & Ink Drawings,Watercolors, Aquatints, Etchings, Engravings, Woodcuts, Posters, Cartoons, Silhouettes, Stencils, Lithography, Chromolithography, Illustration Art, Portraiture, Exhibition Catalogs, Catalogues Raisonnés, Visual Americana, Miniatures, Folk Art, Outsider Art, Etc.
![3736013] Benj. Franklin. [Circa 1801 Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving]. Benjmain Franklin](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/images/noimage-req.png?auto=webp)
Engraving by [Alexander?] Anderson (“Anderson S.”) of a bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin shown wearing his fur cap and with a bolt of lightning in..... Read More about Benj. Franklin. [Circa 1801 Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3734880] Portraits of Outstanding Americans of Negro Origin. Harmon Foundation](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3734880.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1756242924)
These ten prints belong to the Harmon Foundation’s celebrated “Portraits of Outstanding Americans of Negro Origin” project, a visual initiative begun in the early 1940s..... Read More about Portraits of Outstanding Americans of Negro Origin
![3735205] The Art of Bernie Felch (Inscribed by Lindsey Felch; book’s invoice from Felch’s...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3735205.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1750430986)
First edition. Inscribed by Lindsey Jackson Felch, with the original invoice for the book from its co-author, Rosamund L. duPont—Bernard “Bernie” Jackson Felch’s partner and..... Read More about The Art of Bernie Felch (Inscribed by Lindsey Felch; book’s invoice from Felch’s partner
![3735155] W.W. Denslow Poster Art, ca. 1896: Why Travel? Rand, McNally Standard Atlas of the...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3735155.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1749761469)
A handsome example of late 19th-century American poster design by W. W. Denslow, produced as part of his fourteen-poster commission for Rand, McNally to sell..... Read More about W.W. Denslow Poster Art, ca. 1896: Why Travel? Rand, McNally Standard Atlas of the World
![3735108] 1925 Original Drawing of Library Scene with Readers (Possibly the New York Public...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3735108.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1749761552)
Executed in 1925, this engaging bookish scene by Hungarian-American caricaturist Henrik Major (1895–1948) captures a moment of quiet study in what may be a reading..... Read More about 1925 Original Drawing of Library Scene with Readers (Possibly the New York Public Library) by...
![3734352] 1883 Hand-Drawn Illuminated Lord’s Prayer, Likely Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Unk](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3734352.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1741619548)
A hand-drawn illuminated rendition of the Lord’s Prayer, dated 1883, with a likely Lancaster County, Pennsylvania provenance. This unusually large example, though unsigned, may have..... Read More about 1883 Hand-Drawn Illuminated Lord’s Prayer, Likely Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
![3733976] Have YOU a Red Cross Service Flag? (1918 American Red Cross poster). Jessie Willcox Smith](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733976.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1714512186)
The American Red Cross experienced tremendous growth as a national humanitarian organization with the United States’ entry into the First World War in April 1917..... Read More about Have YOU a Red Cross Service Flag? (1918 American Red Cross poster
![3733793] “By the Name of Hammond.” Late 18th to early 19th c. original watercolor...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733793.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1707422165)
Watercolor arms were produced by a number of New England painters, but the most prolific of the post-Revolutionary heraldic artists was John Coles, Sr. (1749-1809)..... Read More about “By the Name of Hammond.” Late 18th to early 19th c. original watercolor coat-of-arms for the...
![3733313] Ca. 1900–1910 archive of 66 photographs by Frank Everett Fairbanks, amateur...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733313.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1709061675)
Archive of 66 photographs taken by Frank Everett Fairbanks (1857–1930), an amateur photographer born in Ashburnham, Worcester County. Fairbanks was a longtime resident of Fitchburg..... Read More about Ca. 1900–1910 archive of 66 photographs by Frank Everett Fairbanks, amateur photographer in...
![3731330] Benjamin Franklin, Né à Boston le 17 Janvier 1706. Mort à Philadelphie le 19 Avril...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731330.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1711733832)
Rare eighteenth-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin printed, and likely drawn by, [Mademoiselle] Citoyenne F. Montalant in the French Revolution era. Montalant’s engraving was made after..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin, Né à Boston le 17 Janvier 1706. Mort à Philadelphie le 19 Avril 1790. Il...
![3731307] Moneda del Forastero = Monnaie de L’étranger. Hors-texte de Michel Lucotte. [Limited...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731307.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1657295687)
Inscribed and signed by the French translator to Carrera Andrade’s bibliographer, Dorothy E. Harth. This lauded Ecuadoran imagist poet is “universally recognized as one of..... Read More about Moneda del Forastero = Monnaie de L’étranger. Hors-texte de Michel Lucotte. [Limited edition,...
![3731378] Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving]. Unknown](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731378.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1652044798)
Proof? Portrait engraving by Gustave Lévy (1819–1894), signed “Gravé par Gve. Levy” and showing Franklin thrusting his right hand into the breast of his jacket..... Read More about Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3731377] Franklin. From the Painting in the Gallery of Versailles. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731377.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1652044799)
Open letter proof? Portrait stipple engraving by H.W. Smith possibly after that of Gustave Lévy (1819–1894) and showing Franklin thrusting his right hand into the..... Read More about Franklin. From the Painting in the Gallery of Versailles. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3731370] Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S. One of the American Plenipotentiaries at the Court of...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731370.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1721772425)
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin engraved by Robert Pollard (“Pollard sculp.”). Here, the statesman is shown without his iconic glasses, but with his coon skin hat..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S. One of the American Plenipotentiaries at the Court of France....
![3731361] Benj. Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving]. after Jean Bapitste Nini](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731361.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440370)
Engraving by [Alexander?] Anderson (“Anderson S.”) of a bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin shown wearing his fur cap and with a bolt of lightning in..... Read More about Benj. Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3731358] Benj. Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving]. Charles Nicolas after COCHIN](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731358.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440370)
Stipple octagon-shaped engraving signed “N. Cochen del. F. Bolt Sc. 1822” and showing Benjamin Franklin with his iconic glasses and coon skin hat; based on..... Read More about Benj. Franklin. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3731356] Dr. Benjn. Franklin. Engraved for the Select Portrait Gallery in the Guide to Knowledge....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731356.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440369)
Circa 1825 stipple engraving showing Benjamin Franklin with his iconic glasses and coon skin hat; based on Charles Nicolas Cochin’s 1777 portrait. “This was probably..... Read More about Dr. Benjn. Franklin. Engraved for the Select Portrait Gallery in the Guide to Knowledge
![3731354] Benjamin Franklin, born at Boston, the 17th. Any. 1706. Engraved for the Universal...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731354.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440369)
A classic portrait, engraved in 1777, showing Benjamin Franklin with his iconic glasses and coon skin hat. On Charles Nicolas Cochin’s 1777 portrait, Sellers wrote..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin, born at Boston, the 17th. Any. 1706. Engraved for the Universal Magazine
![3731352] Benjamin Franklin. Charles Nicolas after COCHIN](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731352.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440368)
Engraving by Conrad Westermayr, signed “C. Westermayr f.” showing Benjamin Franklin with his iconic glasses. On Charles Nicolas Cochin’s 1777 portrait, Sellers wrote: “This was..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin
![3731347] Benjamin Franklin. Jean Jacques CAFFIÉRI](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731347.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440368)
Engraving by James Akin, signed “J. Akin Sc. Philada” and published by William Duane in 1809. “This engraving, which was copied on various United States..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin
![3731346] Benjamin Franklin. Born Jany. 17th 1706. Died April 17th, 1790. engraver David Edwin](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731346.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440371)
Stipple engraving by David Edwin (1776–1841), signed “Edwin sc.” Based upon the portrait made by the royal Manufacture Nationale at Sèvres between 1778 to 1779..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin. Born Jany. 17th 1706. Died April 17th, 1790
![3731341] Doctor Benjamin Franklin. Engraved by Wm Evans, from an original picture, (the last...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731341.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440368)
Stipple engraving of Benjamin Franklin; this portrait showing him wearing his iconic spectacles. “The ‘original picture’ has not been discovered, nor its presumed owner identified..... Read More about Doctor Benjamin Franklin. Engraved by Wm Evans, from an original picture, (the last painted) in...
![3731340] Benj. Franklin nach einem Basrelief. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving]. Conrad...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731340.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440371)
Late eighteenth-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin, a stipple engraving by Conrad Westermayer, signed “C. Westermayer fecit 1794.” Based upon the portrait made by the royal..... Read More about Benj. Franklin nach einem Basrelief. [Benjamin Franklin Portrait Engraving
![3731339] [Portrait Engraving of Benjamin Franklin]. Unknown](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731339.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1652044800)
Unusual and scarce stipple engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin. “Full bust, head three-quarters to left. Oval, with drapery on either side. Over the oval a...... Read More about Portrait Engraving of Benjamin Franklin
![3731337] Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. R. Page](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731337.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1642440371)
Stipple engraved bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin after Benjamin West, “Engraved by R. Page.” London: Published by J. Robins & Co., 1826. Paper window mount..... Read More about Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D
