Search Results: Titles starting with N from Stellar Books & Ephemera, ABAA

Washington: Government Printing Office, 1879. Good. Narrative of the Second Arctic Expedition Made by Charles F. Hall: His Voyage to Repulse Bay, Sledge Journeys to the Straits of Fury and Hecla and to King William's Land, and Residence Among the Eskimos During the Years 1864-'69. Government Printing Office, Washington 1879. L preliminary pages, 644pp. Illustrations, maps, sketches, steel engravings. Index. Red boards with gilt design of a sledge in the arctic in gilt on front; re-backed with original spine laid down. Newer endpapers. Boards bumped and soiled. Edges soiled. Interior is very clean. Slight warping to pages at bottom edge. Soiling to steel engraving of Hall at frontis. Large folding map (Map of the North Polar Region) backed on linen is in wonderful shape. Good condition overall. Narrative of the residence of the late Capt. C.F. Hall among the Eskimos plus a narration of his journals and note-books of his second exploration including his voyage to Repulse Bay, sledge journeys to the… Read More

[National Parks] Death Valley National Monument Entrance Pass Window Sticker 1938 and 1940 Two octagonal stickers measuring 2.25 x 2.25 inches. In unused Fine Condition still with glue on front. These National Park entrance stickers were designed to be glued inside a vehicle windshield hence rarely found in unused condition. A rare collectible for any National Park Service collection. Death Valley was designated a National Monument in 1933 and upgrade to National Park status in 1994.

1948. Archive of Educator and Historian Arthur L. Johnson, circa 1943-1948 About 8 inches of manuscript material in Good to Very Good condition with some light to moderate edge wear and a bit of dust-soiling. A fantastic and well-rounded collection of drafts, notes and manuscripts of a noted New Jersey educator and historian, Arthur L. Johnson. Some of the materials relate to the history of education in the New Jersey area, and others attempt to bring light to the medical and medicinal practices of Native Americans. There is also content on the fascinating history of the murder of a passionately pro-American chaplain's wife during the Revolutionary War. Arthur L. Johnson served as the superintendent of schools for Union County, New Jersey for 45 years. He founded the Union County Junior College, and helped organize the Union County Band and Orchestra Summer School, as well as the Eastern Conservatory of Music and Arts. Johnson also helped establish the county's regional high school system. In… Read More

[Native American Art] Four Study Sketches in Pencil by Navajo Artist James Abeita Each sketch measures about 7.5 x 9 inches (they are each slightly different sizes) mounted to double mat boards, approximately 13 x 14 inches. Each has very light soiling. Verso is soiled to a larger extent including one sketch with a heavy splash of fluid and one with a greasy area. Neither area of soiling has bled to the artwork itself. See scans. Very Good Condition. Early study sketches from famed Navajo artist James Abeita. Abeita was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico in 1947. He is known especially for his portrait work of fellow Navajo Indians and for his realistic landscapes of the stark beauty of the American southwest. Abeita studied at the American Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago (1967) where he lived until 1971, moving back west to Crownpoint. While in Chicago, a friendship ensued with singer Johnny Cash, which led to Abeita receiving several commissions from Cash. After returning west, the artist worked… Read More

Navajo Sandpainting Photograph from 1920's Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Celebration Dry-mounted photo measures 11.25 x 20 inches. Upper left corner is bumped. "Mullarky Photo Gallup, N.Mex" in manuscript lower left corner. Modern print likely from the 1980's. Very Good Condition. Thomas "Tom" Mullarky (1897-1959) moved to Gallup with his bride likely in 1927, from the southern California desert where he apprenticed under photographer Leo Hetzel. Mullarky specialized in converting his photos into RPPC'S and catered to tourists who needed camera and film supplies. Mullarky was the foremost documentarian of the growing Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial celebrations, held each summer. The first gathering was in 1922. Thomas Mullarky died in 1959. In 1960 Nello and Shan Guadagnoli purchased Mullarky's Camera Shop, along with all the contents of the building, located on Route 66. Nello Guadagnoli was also a photographer but soon began selling artwork by Native American artists, opening the Kiva Gallery… Read More

1983. Bradbury, Ray Near Fine Signed Copy of "October" by Ray Bradbury, 1983 A beautifully illustrated booklet, stapled bright orange pictorial wraps, [12] pp., like new. Signed on the cover by the author. First printing of a long, early, SPOOKY Bradbury poem completed in 1940. An introduction by Walt Daugherty of Los Angeles related that "oh so many years ago, a very young Ray Bradbury" dropped by his home and they recorded the poem on "one of the old recorders that reproduced on a wax covered paper record." It was included in a "multiple record program called Shangri La Record, which was sent to several science fiction clubs active at the time" and then languished in the Ackerman archives until Walt re-found it, and his wife Mary Ellen expertly preserved and replayed it. Bradbury himself wrote the preface to this special printing, reportedly limited to 150 copies, asking readers to "treat that young man with patience and some loving care, for he hardly knew what he was doing . . . I have to… Read More

St. Louis, Missouri: Neurotica Publishing Company, 1952. Lustig, Alvin (Cover Art). Complete run of first editions of this influential and avant-garde quarterly literary journal published by the Neurotica Publishing Company (9 volumes 1948-1952), edited by Jay Irving Landesman except volume 9 which was edited by G. [Gershon] Legman who also served as Associate Editor for volume 5. Generally the staple-bound volumes are in near fine condition with light edge wear and minor soiling and rubbing. Volumes 8 and 9 show greater soiling and fading to the spine of volume 8. Cover art by noted designer Alvin Lustig. Jay Irving Landesman (1919-2011) led an interesting and varied life in St. Louis operating art galleries, salons and the Crystal Palace nightclub in the 40's and 50's before moving to London in the early 60's. Throughout these pursuits, Landesman befriended many poets and writers, some of whom would become influential in the Beat Generation. Neurotica served as an outlet for young writers and… Read More

1907. [Nevada Mining] Notice of Location Black Rock No. 3 Bullfrog Mining District, Nye County, Nevada January 1907 Single leaf of printed and manuscript text which measures 8.5 x 14 inches. Recorder's office stamp filled in manuscript on verso. Light soiling and foxing. Small piece missing from top edge. Good Condition. Mining claim filed for a claim within the Black Rock No. 3 lode within the infamous Bullfrog Mining District. The claim was originally filed in 1905 but never worked and now re-filed. Gold was discovered in the Bullfrog District in August 1904 kicking off a feverish boom with the towns of Amargosa, Beatty, Bullfrog, Rhyolite and Gold Center popping up overnight. By 1910 the crash hit hard, and mines and homes were mostly abandoned. A nice early relic of the Bullfrog Mining District.

New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1887. Circa 1887 28-piece color jigsaw puzzle comprised of laminated paper. Only the edge pieces are interlocking, with the interior pieces rectangular. Complete with folding map copyrighted 1887 by McLoughlin Bros., in good condition with light wear at folds. The original box, in good condition, is worn at edges, light soiling. Chromolithographic cover to box depicts Lady Liberty with atlas on her lap showing a young 'native' student the atlas. Map measures 13 x 8.5 inches when completed.

Good Condition/None. New Map of Great Britain Particularly Shewing the Inland Navigation by the Canals; and Principal Rivers, with the Railways, Finished and in Progress, and the Principal and Secondary Stations, James Wyld, 1845. Linen-backed in original cloth folder. Moderate wear and rubbing to covers; gilt remains strong. Map is lightly foxed with several archival repairs at folds. Routes hand-colored in red and black. Good Condition. Lithographed map (28¾x22¼ inches), backed with linen as issued, folding into or original gilt-lettered cloth covers. Map showing the ever-widening network of railroads in Britain, both completed and under construction. With inset of northern Scotland on a reduced scale. Paste-down label on back with catalogue of maps published by James Wyld, Geographer to the Queen and H.R.H. Prince Albert. Uncommon.

[New Mexico][Native Americana] Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Photography Collection--1968 Collection consists of 180 photographs in glassine sleeves, each with negative. Photographs measures 3 x 2.5 inches and are in fine condition. Several sleeves have small tears. Interesting and comprehensive collection of photos from the 1968 Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial. First launched in 1922, the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial has been taking place in Gallup, New Mexico, for over 100 years. The Ceremonial is not only one New Mexico's oldest events, but also one of longest running celebrations of Native American culture and art. Early Ceremonials featured Native Americans primarily from the nearby Navajo Nation and Pueblo of Zuni, but soon attracted tribal members from throughout the west. Events include parades, sporting events and cultural and art exhibitions. We are unsure of who the photographer was for this set but surmise it was Nello Guadagnoli. Nello and his wife Shan… Read More

[New York][18th Century Hand-made Paper] 1796 Indenture with Rare 1793 Watermark on Paper from Philadelphia Leaf measures 12.75 x 15.75 inches with previous folds. Some foxing and discoloration. Minor separation at folds. Good Condition. 1796 manuscript indenture from Herkimer County New York recorded by John Frank. Indenture signed, sealed and delivered by James Hall to Biddad Noble. Of particular note is the beautiful 1793 Eagle Watermark on paper handmade by Andrew Onderdonk of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Luckily, manuscript text does not cover the watermark, so it is easy to discern. This intricate watermark is #743 in "American Watermarks 1690-1835. Most paper used in the United States in the 18th century was imported from Europe.

Newport Jazz Festival Photo Archive 1966 & 1967--1260 Photos, Newport, Rhode Island Newport Jazz Festival is an annual multi-day jazz music festival held in Newport, Rhode Island, beginning with the first festival in 1954. Throughout the years, Newport hosted many great jazz musicians, some returning year after year. Collection includes 1260 Photos (35mm negatives) and features mostly "concert" images although there are some backstage scenes, informal posed shots and views of the audience. Concert images capture the intensity and joy of these monsters of jazz. While we have not identified the photographer(s), they clearly were good and had access to the stage and the musicians at various venues. Many close-up photographs show the intensity and concentration of the musicians with their bandmates. You can almost feel the music through imagery. The line-up for 1966 included: Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Jimmy Smith Trio, Archie Shepp Quartet, John Coltrane, Charlie Byrd, Nina Simone, Stan Getz,… Read More

Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1892. Good. [Newspaper] Northwestern Live Stock Journal - Second to Last Issue, Asa Shinn Mercer, Cheyenne, Wyoming, October 7, 1892, 15 x 21.75 inches, 2 pp. Single page of newsprint with text on both sides; thin and fragile but not brittle; text bright and legible; some separation at creases; moderate chipping and edge wear; some pencil marks highlighting various sections of articles; orange sticker affixed over title bearing the words "Warren Livestock Co 71". Good condition overall. Uncommon; three "Northwest Live Stock Journal" collections listed in OCLC as of December 5, 2023, though none specify if they include the Oct. 7 1892 issue; certainly this copy is unique, having been owned and marked up by the Warren Livestock Company. Published by Asa Shinn Mercer, this is the second to last issue of this newspaper which had all of its advertising pulled after Mercer wrote his book "Banditti of the Plains", which was critical of the cattle owners' actions during the… Read More

Oakland, Oregon: Vernon, D.E., 1905. Good Condition/None. [Newspaper] Oakland Owl Volume 6 Number 11, June 16, 1905, Printed on Red Silk, D.E. Vernon, Oakland, Oregon, 1905, 23.5 x 19 inches. 1 leaf. Printed on verso only. Red silk has faded moderately. Small spots of thinning or abraded silk. Typical silk fraying at top and bottom edges. Previously folded into quarter. Good Condition. Striking issue of the Oakland Owl Newspaper, Oakland, Oregon printed on red silk, dated June 16, 1906. Curious presentation of a small-town weekly newspaper printed on expensive silk. Front page only, which provides no clues as to why the paper would have been printed on silk. Perhaps this was printed as a retirement gift or ceremonial issue--further research required. Only Oregon State and University of Oregon hold paper copies of the Oakland Owl; no silk copies found in commerce or OCLC. Rare. Page contains local and regional news including a note that A.O. Mattoon, of Drain, Oregon grew a 'tame' Strawberry that… Read More

N.P., N.D.. Fine. Norman Rockwell Autograph and Colorized Photograph Portrait, Norman Rockwell, N.P., N.D., 7.5 x 10 inches. Both autograph and colorized photo of Norman Rockwell in matboard; the two pieces of matboard have been pasted together. Strong signature; nice pale gray marbled mat; fine condition. Signature reads "sincerely Norman Rockwell" in blue-gray ink. Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) was a renowned American painter and illustrator, producing over 4,000 original works, which still have much popular appeal due to their depiction of United States culture and everyday life. Rockwell created many cover illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post, illustrated more than 40 books, and painted portraits of several presidents and foreign dignitaries. Some of his most well-known paintings include Rosie the Riveter, the Willie Gillis series, The Problem We All Live With, and the Four Freedoms series. Rockwell's work was dismissed as not being a "serious painter" by some critics and contemporaries… Read More

Northern Pacific Railroad, 1880. The Northern Pacific Railroad line. Only first-class route to the Big Horn Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone and Upper Missouri Rivers and all points in Northern Minnesota Dakota and Montana.... Chicago: J.M.W. Jones, c.1880. Chromolithographed poster, 20.5 x 13.5 inches. Top edge trimmed, loss at upper left corner, some light toning at margins, tiny tear at bottom edge, backed with thin tissue. Professionally corner mounted to mat board; easily removed. See scans. Good Condition. A striking early railroad broadside printed in rainbow tones, advertising routes through the newly booming western territories of Minnesota, Dakota, and Montana. Offering direct rail from St. Paul or Duluth to Brainerd, Detroit, Fargo, Bismarck and other points West, with connection "during the navigable season [by] daily steamers" from Bismarck to various points on the Yellowstone and Upper Missouri Rivers as well as Bozeman, Helena, and the Big Horn Mountains. Also… Read More

Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow, 1970. Forrest, Bernard. Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1970. First Edition. Limited Issue, one of five copies specially designated for the author, publisher, binder, printer, and publisher's files, this one marked "Binder's Copy" and signed by the author on the colophon. Quarto (27.75cm); vertically-ribbed yellow cloth, with title labels mounted to spine and front cover; [ii],[8],9-69,[5]pp; illus. An original mixed-media painting (oil and watercolor) is tipped on opposite the title page. Fine in a lightly rubbed, Near Fine acetate dustjacket. Edition limited to 750 copies bound in paper wrappers and 200 large paper copies hardbound in boards, signed with an original watercolor by the author. This, one of five binder's copies. Fourth collection of poems by the Los Angeles poet, and his second published by Black Sparrow Press, accompanied by the author's watercolors and ink drawings.