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THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEW-YORK. Published Pursuant to an Order of Common Council, Passed June 14th 1819

By: (City of New York)

Price: $15.00

Publisher: New-York: Printed by Grattan and Banks, Corner of Nassau & Spruce Streets, 1819.: 1819.

Seller ID: 30144

Condition: Good

New-York: Printed by Grattan and Banks, Corner of Nassau & Spruce Streets, 1819.. 1819.. Good. - Octavo, bound without original wraps into somewhat crude modern orange paper backed black paper covered boards with gilt-lettered paper labels on spine. The boards are lightly bumped & slightly warped with a tiny stain to the front board & some rippling to the paper of the rear board. The front joint & the labels are chipped & there is light staining to the head of the spine. Half-title, title, 114 & xxi pages. The half-title is soiled. There is scattered light foxing.

A scarce early reprint of ...
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RAPID TRANSIT GUIDE. [New York City transit map and station guide].

By: (New York City Transit Authority).

Price: $75.00

Publisher: New York: New York City Transit Authority, 1969.: 1969.

Seller ID: 35672

Condition: Very good

- An original 19 inch high by 15-1/2 inch wide map and station guide published in 1969 by the New York City Transit Authority. This map and guide published before New York's underground transportation system was known as the Subway measures 4-3/4 inches high by 3-1/4 inches wide when folded. The guide is titled in red, blue, and black on the front with the gray and black "M", possibly short for "MTA" or "Metro" as the system is known in other cities throughout the world. The front cover is slightly stained and there is a spot of browning to the verso. The color map show...
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CIRCULAR AND CATALOGUE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. March, 1856

By: (University of the City of New York)

Price: $25.00

Publisher: New York: John F. Trow, Printer, 377 and 379 Broadway, 1856.: 1856.

Seller ID: 22559

Condition: Fair

New York: John F. Trow, Printer, 377 and 379 Broadway, 1856.. 1856.. Fair. - Octavo, softcover bound in printed cream self-wraps with a vignette in black on the cover. The cover sheet, which is partially detached, is soiled & chipped with a small piece out of its upper half & a pencil notation on its top corner. Cover sheet & 32 pages. The last page is soiled & there is some pink staining to the top corners & front edges of the pages. The top page corners are bumped & the bottom edges of the title & the following page are chipped. Good working copy. Dust jacket present.
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AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED BY AMERICAN SINGER HENRIETTA BEEBE LAWTON.

By: Beebe Lawton, Henrietta. (b. 1844). American singer who taught at the National Conservatory of Music in New York City.

Price: $25.00

Publisher: New York: February 9th, 1888.: 1888.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 34645

Condition: Good

New York: February 9th, 1888.. 1888.. Good. - 2-1/2 bars of music penned in black ink on a cream-colored card 3-1/2 inches high by 4-3/8 inches wide. Signed "Harmoniously Yours / Henrietta Beebe-Lawton / New York Feb. 9th '88". There are 2 vertical & 1 horizontal light tan stripes to the card from offsetting. Scraps of paper adhere to the 4 corners of the verso where the card has been removed from an album. Good.

Penned below the musical quotation is Ariel's line from the Tempest "Where the bee sucks there lurk I". This Shakespearean passage was set to music by English compo...
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Image for TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the Consul General for France GASTON ERNEST LIEBERT, expressing his pleasure at serving on the reception committee for Maurice Maeterlinck.

TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the Consul General for France GASTON ERNEST LIEBERT, expressing his pleasure at serving on the reception committee for Maurice Maeterlinck.

By: Liebert, Gaston Ernest (1866-1929). French diplomat who served as French Consul-General in New York City.

Price: $45.00

Publisher: New York, December 13, 1919.: 1919.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 94947

Condition: Very good

- Over 70 words typed on 9-1/2 inch high by 8-1/2 inch wide creamy white "Consulat General de France" stationery. In his letter to James B. Pond, Liebert states that "it will give me much pleasure to be a member of the reception committee appointed to welcome Mr. M. Maeterlinck on the occasion of his first lecture in this country...." Signed "Gaston Liebert" as Consul General for France. The letter is folded horizontally for mailing with minor foxing or spotting and a punch hole to the top left corner. The bottom edge of the page has been unevenly clipped. Very good. Th...
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TYPED LETTER SIGNED by JOHN V. LINDSAY as MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY, thanking Manhattan City Center Producer JEAN DALRYMPLE.

By: Lindsay, John V. (1921-2000). U.S. Congressman (1959-1965) and Mayor of New York City (1966-1973).

Price: $35.00

Publisher: New York, November 1. 1973.: 1973.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 36873

Condition: Fine

- Approximately 50 words typed on 8-1/4 inch high by 5-1/4 inch wide "The City of New York / Office of the Mayor" stationery with the City's seal embossed in gilt at the top. "Just a brief 'thank you' for your great contribution to City Center's 30th Anniversary Fanfare Gala...." Signed "John". Folded twice for mailing. Fine, with the original mailing envelope.

John Vliet Lindsay [1921-2000] was an American politician, lawyer and broadcaster. He was a U.S. Congressman from New York from 1959 to 1965 and Mayor of New York City from 1966-1973. In 1971 he switched from ...
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Image for AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY THE REV. DONALD SAGE MACKAY, PASTOR OF ST. NICHOLAS COLLEGIATE CHURCH, THANKING MAJOR J. B. POND FOR HIS GENEROSITY.

AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY THE REV. DONALD SAGE MACKAY, PASTOR OF ST. NICHOLAS COLLEGIATE CHURCH, THANKING MAJOR J. B. POND FOR HIS GENEROSITY.

By: Mackay, Rev. Donald Sage. (1863-1908). Minister in St. Albans, Vermont, and from 1900-1908 pastor of St. Nicholas Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, New York City.

Price: $75.00

Publisher: New York: December 8, 1900.: 1900.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 36454

Condition: Good

- 37 words penned in black ink on a cream sheet of lettterhead folded once to form 4 sides, each approximately 6-3/4 inches high by 4-3/8 inches high. A raised symbol is printed in silver on the first side at top left. Signed "Donald Sage Mackay". There are some very light glue marks to the lower half of the letter with a light diagonal crease to the paper at top left. Good. Mackay writes to Major J. B. Pond of the Pond Lecture Bureau, New York City, thanking him and his wife for their generosity. "How kind you are! Mrs. Mackay and I owe you and Mrs. Pond a deep debt of gratitude ...
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Image for TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY THE REV. DONALD SAGE MACKAY, PASTOR OF ST. NICHOLAS COLLEGIATE CHURCH, THANKING MAJOR POND FOR LECTURE TICKETS AND PRAISING POND'S BOOK.

TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY THE REV. DONALD SAGE MACKAY, PASTOR OF ST. NICHOLAS COLLEGIATE CHURCH, THANKING MAJOR POND FOR LECTURE TICKETS AND PRAISING POND'S BOOK.

By: Mackay, Rev. Donald Sage. (1863-1908). Minister in St. Albans, Vermont, and from 1900-1908 pastor of St. Nicholas Collegiate Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, New York City.

Price: $75.00

Publisher: New York: January 2, 1902.: 1902.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 36452

Condition: Very good

- 109 words typed on a cream-colored 10-1/8 inch high by 8 inch wide sheet of The Collegiate Church letterhead with the address and a coat of arms printed at the top. Signed "Donald Sage Mackay". The edges of the letter are slightly darkened & lightly creased with a tiny ink mark at top left. Folded 3 times for mailing. Very good. Mackay writes to Major J. B. Pond of the Pond Lecture Bureau, New York City, thanking him for giving his family the opportunity to hear a lecture the previous day. He adds; "I have never told you, but one of the most delightful books which I read last sum...
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Image for TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the future Episcopal Bishop of New York City WILLIAM T. MANNING agreeing to serve on the reception committee to welcome Maurice Maeterlinck to America.

TYPED LETTER SIGNED by the future Episcopal Bishop of New York City WILLIAM T. MANNING agreeing to serve on the reception committee to welcome Maurice Maeterlinck to America.

By: Manning, William T. (1866-1949). U.S. Episcopal Bishop of New York City who led a major campaign to raise funds for the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Price: $25.00

Publisher: New York, December 12, 1919.: 1919.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 95078

Condition: Very good

- Over 60 words typed on 9-1/2 inch high by 8 inch wide "Rector's Office, Trinity Parish" stationery. In his brief letter, William Manning informs James B. Pond that he "shall be very happy to serve as a member of the honorary reception committee for M. Maeterlinck on his visit to this country and to sponsor his first lecture". Signed "William T. Manning". Folded for mailing with a torn punch hole at the the top left corner. Very good. The rector of Trinity Church New York from 1908 to 1921, William T. Manning (1866-1949) was the Episcopal Bishop of New York City from 1...
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TYPED LETTER SIGNED BY HISTORIAN AND POLITICAL SCIENTIST SAUL K. PADOVER AS DEAN OF THE NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH.

By: Padover, Saul K. (1905-1981). A historian and political scientist at the New School for Social Research in New York City.

Price: $45.00

Publisher: New York: November 15, 1950.: 1950.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 34558

Condition: Very good

New York: November 15, 1950.. 1950.. Very good. - 37 words typed on a sheet of New School letterhead, 8-1/2 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide. Signed in green ink "Saul K. Padover". His title "Dean" is typed below the signature. There is creasing to the letterhead at top left. Folded once for mailing. Together with a carbon copy of the recipient's letter. Very good.

Harold Rugg of Teachers College, Columbia University has written to Padover, seeking to change the date of Padover's meeting with Rugg's Luncheon Forum. Padover replies; "The date (November 29th) and topic are...
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Image for TYPED LETTER to the Education Pioneer Harold Rugg SIGNED by the Historian and Political Scientist SAUL K. PADOVER as Dean for the New School for Social Research.

TYPED LETTER to the Education Pioneer Harold Rugg SIGNED by the Historian and Political Scientist SAUL K. PADOVER as Dean for the New School for Social Research.

By: Padover, Saul K. (1905-1981). A historian and political scientist at the New School for Social Research in New York City.

Price: $45.00

Publisher: New York: March 19, 1951.: 1951.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 96463

Condition: Very good

- Over 55 words typed on 8-1/2 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide "The New School" stationery. Padover briefly replies to a letter by his colleague Harold Rugg of Columbia University's Teacher's College. As Rugg mentioned he'd be interested in doing some work with him at The New School upon his return from Egypt, Padover replies: "Some time early next year, then, we ought to get together on come courses", he then concludes with his "warmest best wishes for a stimulating and successful stay in Cairo". Signed in green ink "Saul K. Padover". His title "Dean" is typed below the signature. Folded for...
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TYPED LETTER ABOUT CARL VAN VECHTEN SIGNED BY FRANCIS ROBINSON, LONGTIME ASSISTANT MANAGER OF THE METROPOLITAN OPERA.

By: Robinson, Francis. (1910-1980. Longtime assistant manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He was nicknamed "Mr. Met".

Price: $25.00

Publisher: New York: 15 January, 1963.: 1963.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 95557

Condition: Very good

- Typed letter filling an 8-1/2 inch high by 5-1/2 inch wide sheet of Metropolitan Opera letterhead with Robinson's name printed at the top. Boldly signed "Francis Robinson". The top left corner of the letter is slightly creased. Near fine.

Robinson writes to Bruce Kellner of Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, arranging a time when they can meet at the Met. "It will be a pleasure to talk to you about Mr. Van Vechten. Saturday is actually a better day for me than Friday because Friday we have a dress rehearsal of ADRIANA LECOUVREUR." Kellner was a Van Vechten scholar, the author...
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Image for ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH of New York City Opera's director JULIUS RUDEL at the Helm INSCRIBED to his friend Manhattan City Center Producer & Director JEAN DALRYMPLE, SIGNED BY RUDEL.

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH of New York City Opera's director JULIUS RUDEL at the Helm INSCRIBED to his friend Manhattan City Center Producer & Director JEAN DALRYMPLE, SIGNED BY RUDEL.

By: Rudel, Julius (1921-2014). Director of the New York City Opera.

Price: $150.00

Publisher: [New York], August, 1966.: 1966.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 36528

Condition: Very good

- A bold 10 inch high by 8 inch wide glossy black & white gelatin print photograph of New York City Opera's director Julius Rudel, baton in hand, as he leads a rehearsal of the orchestra. Casually attired, Rudel is protrayed in profile from the hips up holding the baton in his right hand with his raised arm framing the top of the image. The podium is in the foreground at right with the orchestra glimpsed in the background. Inscribed "To Jean D. 'Impressario extraordinary' with fond memories of our collaborations. As ever Julius Rudel August 1966". The first letter of his name is very s...
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HOLOGRAPH LETTER on "The Democratic Club" stationery, SIGNED by NEW YORK MAYOR ROBERT ANDERSON VAN WYCK.

By: Van Wyck, Robert Anderson (1849-1918). Mayor of New York City. He was the first to serve as NYC mayor after the consolidation of the five boroughs in 1898.

Price: $125.00

Publisher: New York, April 3, 1905.: 1905.

Inscription: Signed

Seller ID: 96445

Condition: Fine

- Over 35 words penned in a secretarial hand on 7-7/8 inch high by 4-7/8 inch wide "The Democratic Club" stationery with the club's name embossed in red at the top. On behalf of "the committee", the former mayor Van Wyck acknowledges the receipt of the Hon. Allan B. Parker's letter and thanks him for his "acceptance" while bidding him to "take whatever time you desire". Signed "Robert A. Van Wyck" as chairman. Folded horizontally. Near fine. The first to serve as mayor of New York City after the consolidation of the five boroughs, Robert Anderson Van Wyck (1849-1918) graduated from Columbia Un...
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