1832 Andrew Jackson Campaign Broadside

(Andrew Jackson) Broadside, 9 3/4 x 10 1/2 in. (sight), for “JACKSON Republican Meeting”. ROME, [N.Y.], 1 November, 1832. “The Republican Electors of the town of Rome, friendly to the re-election of GEN. ANDREW JACKSON, and the present General and State Administration are requested to meet at the House of Thomas Ford, this afternoon, at 5 o’clock. A general attendance is requested.”

A long list of names appears below the exhortation to attend, attesting to the growing strength of the Jacksonian Democrats in Oneida County, New York. In the general election held the following Tuesday, Jackson won the county. (John Quincy Adams enjoyed a plurality in the county in 1828.)¹

Light soiling and folds, else fine. Matted and framed. Not examined out of frame.

(EXA 4494) $2,750

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¹ See county-by-county election result maps courtesy of the Minnesota Population Center. National Historical Geographic Information System: Version 2.0. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota (1828 and 1832).

Living Curiosities! Two Native HOTTENTOTS OR, WILD WANDERERS, BROUGHT FROM UPPER EGYPT

(Circus) Broadside, 14 3/4 x 5 3/8 in., “Living Curiosities! Two Native HOTTENTOTS OR, WILD WANDERERS, BROUGHT FROM UPPER EGYPT.” (Boston: J.E. Fa[r]well & Co., 32 Congress St., [c. 1850-1875*].)

A terrific broadside featuring amazingly inaccurate information with the gall to quote “Dr. Livingston[e], the great traveller… They are the smallest of the wandering tribes in the world, and pronounced by the Egyptians as Hottentots, and not connected with either the Kaffirs, Gupseys, Tartars, Berbers or Arabs, and unlike any race of the Human species, yet known to exist only on Barks, Roots, Bums, &c.’ They have been leased to the present proprietors of the Exhibition, by Capt. Bibbers of the River Nile, and by him obtained through the assistance of Hon. Edwin Delcon, the American Consul at Alexandria. They have no idea of labor or learning; after eating hey are content till they get hungry again, when they commence to travel till again satisfied.”

The Khoikhoi (or Hottentots as Europeans were inclined to call them) were not natives of Upper Egypt, but rather present-day Namibia in South West Africa. Despite gross misrepresentation, the proprietor’s wanted the general public to be assured that “this Exhibition embraces nothing offensive, while every care and attention will be shown to visitors.”

Small loss at center right margin, light toning and other minor pinholes, light creases, else very good.

(EXA 4489) $975

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^* An examination of records in Worldcat and related sources reveals that the firm of J. E. Farwell issued imprints bearing the 32 Congress St. Address between 1846 and 1876. This broadside also references David Livingstone whose first work on Africa did not appear before 1850. In Boston, during the winter of 1861, the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens featured an exhibit including “the KAFFIRS and HOTTENTOTS (back on a visit, prior to returning to their native land).” (Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 1861, 2).

Broadside for the Garfield and Arthur Club

(Election of 1880) Broadside, 11 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (sight), “NOTICE! — A Meeting of the Garfield and Arthur Club. OF DOYLESOWN, WILL BE HELD AT THE CLUB ROOM, ON FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 22d, AT 7.30 O’CLOCK. PUNCTUAL ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT.” (n.p., likley Ohio, Pennsylvania, [1880].) A simple yet graphic exhortation to attend a political meeting less than two weeks before the election. The Garfield-Arthur ticket prevailed in both Pennsylvania and Ohio in an extremely close election. Overall Garfield won the popular vote by a margin of less than 2000 votes.

Folds, some ink erosion to several letters not detracting greatly, several minor holes toward margins, mild ink transfer toward lower end, else very good. Matted and framed. Not examined out of frame.

(EXA 4495) $850

Rail excursions to the 1892 Republican Convention

(Election of 1892) Broadside, 16 x 5 1/2 in., headed “Which Will It Be?” issued by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, (Chicago: Rand, McNally & Co., [1892]).

An excellent three color poster bearing the portraits of Republican hopefuls James G. Blaine, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Russell A. Alger, and Chauncey M. Depew advertising special fares to attend the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Interestingly of the hopefuls illustrated, Blaine’s portrait is the largest. This may have been an effort to generate excitement over the prospect of a party rebellion against the incumbent, Benjamin Harrison. Blaine had resigned his post as Secretary of State only days before the convention. While his motives were uncertain, some elements of the party supported his running for the White House one last time (and perhaps some on the railroad’s board supported Blaine). For Blaine it was too late: he lost in a landslide to Harrison at the convention. Harrison won 535 votes, while Blaine tied future president William McKinley, with 182.

Overall quite clean. Neatly hinged to an archival mat and ready for display.

(EXA 4293) $325

Republican campaign poster for the 1932 election season

(Election of 1932) A terrific and large Republican campaign poster, 15 x 34 in. bearing the slogan: “IT’S AN ELEPHANT’S JOB – NO TIME FOR ‘DONKEY-BUSINESS’! VOTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET!” Printed 1932 by the Perry-Hanley Advertising Company.

A few minor foxed spots toward margins, some minor wrinkles, else very good overall. Framed and ready for display.

(EXA 4362) $250

Original one-sheet poster for Scorsese’s Taxi Driver

(Cinema) An original one sheet poster, 28 x 41 in. for Martin Scorsese’s 1975 film, Taxi Driver printed to promote its American theatrical release.

Linen backed, some creasing and other minor surface abrasions and marginal wear.

(EXA 4063) $950

Fine Australian day bill for Lawrence of Arabia, 1962

(Cinema) An excellent Australian day bill (30 x 13 in.) for the 1962 Columbia film, Lawrence of Arabia. Printer’s credit at bottom: “ROBERT BURTON BTY LTD SYDNEY.”

Usual folds, just a hint of toning, else very fine condition.

(EXA 4058) $350

War Department printed circular announcing arrangements for Lincoln’s funeral and the order of procession

(Abraham LINCOLN) Printed circular, 3pp. octavo (8 x 5 in.) Washington, 17 April 1865, headed “OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS at Washington for the funeral solemnities of the late ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, who died at the Seat of Government, on Saturday, the 15th day of April, 1865.” Issued by the War Department, this original printing presents the “ORDER OF THE PROCESSION” for the funeral procession that took place two days later, on 19 April 1865. The procession was headed by a full military escort and the “CIVIC PROCESSION” which was headed by the Marshal, “Clergy in attendance” and just before the hearse “The Surgeon General of the United States army and Physicians to the Deceased.” Members of the House and Senate followed Lincoln’s hearse together with representatives of the Army and Navy. Following was the “FAMILY” together with delegations from Kentucky and Illinois followed by President Andrew Johnson, the cabinet, diplomatic corps, former presidents and so forth. Housed in a custom slipcase in 3/4 blue cloth and titled leather spine.

Third page bears a very small loss at top center, slight toning to first page, minor marginal wear, else fine condition.

(EXA 3906) $1,250

Lindbergh Baby “Wanted” Poster

(Lindbergh Baby) Broadside, 10 x 8 1/2 in. (Trenton, N.J.: 11 March 1932): “WANTED INFORMATION AS TO THE WHEREABOUTS OF CHAS. A. LINDBERGH, Jr. OF HOPEWELL, N.J. SON OF COL. CHAS. A. LINDBERGH World-Famous Aviator. This child was kidnaped from his home in Hopewel, N.J.,between 8 and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 1932.” Printed 11 March 1932.

Minor marginal chipping at top, usual folds, else fine.

(EXA 4294) $650

Poster for Margo St. James’ fifth annual “Hooker’s Ball,” 1978

(Poster Art) A superb 29 x 19 1/2 in. poster for Margo St. James’ 1978 fifth annual “Hooker’s Ball”, staged at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. The  annual extravaganzas, celebrating sexual diversity, were sponsored by COYOTE, the campaign for sex workers’ rights, founded by St. James in the 1970s.

Very minor creases at blank margins, else very bright and clean, overall very fine. Framed.

(EXA 4054) $400

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