VERY RARE 1829 THOMAS CHURCH 'THE HISTORY (KING) PHILIP'S WAR,' COMMONLY CALLED THE GREAT INDIAN WARS of 1675 & 1676, LEATHER BOUND COVER, with BLACK SPINE BAND with STAMPED EMBOSSED GOLD GILT TYPOGRAPHY & DOUBLE GOLD GILT SPINE BANDS, ILLUSTRATED, EXETER, NH, with APPENDIX by SAMUEL G. DRAKE, [2nd edition] Published by J & B Williams, Exeter, NH, 1829

(Dated 1829)

Early 19th century American printed literature on the European conflict with the Native American people in the New England and on the east coast of what was to become the United States of American

'The History of Philip's War, commonly called the Great Indian War of 1675 and 1676. Also, of the French and Indian wars at the eastward, in 1689, 1690, 1692, 1696, and 1704.

By THOMAS CHURCH, Esq. with numerous notes

to explain the situation of the places of battles, the

Particular geography of the ravaged country,

and the lives of the principal persons engaged in those wars.

also, an appendix, Containing an account of the treatment 

of the natives by the early voyagers, the settlement of N(ew) England by the forefathers, the Pequot War, narratives of persons carried into captivity, anecdotes of the Indians, and the most important late Indian wars to the time of the Creek War.

Appendix by SAMUEL G. DRAKE.

SECOND EDITION WITH PLATES.

The unexampled achievements of our fathers should not be forgotten. Washington. What wars they wag'd, what seas, what dangers past, What glorious empire crown'd their toils at last.

…Camoens.

EXETER, NH

PUBLISHED by J. & B. WILLIAMS.

1829.

DIMENSIONS: 

6" Height x 4" Width x 1" Depth 

Weight: 8.4 oz.

 

INSCRIPTION(S): 

With previous owner hand written name in faded black ink on the first blank page, that reads 'W. Dyon Clair'

DESCRIPTION:

192 years old and a very rare American antique leather-bound second edition of 'The History of Philip's War,' commonly called 'The Great Indian War of 1675 & 1676,' written by Thomas Church with an appendix by Samuel Drake and published by J and B Williams, Exeter, New Hampshire in 1829, with a single illustrated woodblock drawn black and white plate. Found here in southern New Hampshire in the Manchester, NH area, it's estate fresh and new to the marketplace. There's some visible slight to at times moderate foxing and paper tanning found within. The leather spine's intact and the leather covers are mottled and have a variegated color finish. The interior pages are largely intact, with no loss, tears, repairs (old or new.) The leather spine's decorated with gold gilt stamped, embossed typography with the abbreviated title 'Indian Wars' on a charcoal black spine band, accompanied by double gold gilt embossed thin bands. This is a very early and very scarce and I may even venture to add rare volume, chronicling King Philip's War from the European perspective. One of the few and rare volumes about late 17th century New England history. In wonderful condition and a great addition to any antiquarian library of early American history and the history of the Native American people and their struggle against European settlement and confiscation of their historic lands. 

CONDITION:

Good to Very Good overall antique condition.

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MARION GREENWOOD (AMERICAN, 1909-1970) 'BLACK-EYED SUSAN,' CIRCA 1940, ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC PENCIL SIGNED BLACK & WHITE FIGURATIVE LITHOGRAPH PRINT, ORIGINAL GREEN MATTING & PERIOD, THIN-PROFILE WOODEN FRAME with WHITE WASHED SURFACE

[Celebrated 20th century American muralist, W.P.A. artist from Brooklyn, NY, who famed Mexican muralist painter Diego Rivera, once proclaimed that Marion Greenwood & her artist sister, were 'the greatest living women mural painters.']

(Circa 1940)

Pre-WWII Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) American visual artist's vintage figurative lithographs and printmaking 

DIMENSIONS: 

 Frame: 18 3⁄4" Height x 14 3⁄4" Width 

Image under matting: 12 1⁄2" Height x 9 1⁄4" Width 

Weight: 2 lbs. 7 oz.

PRINT TITLE: 

'BLACK-EYED SUSAN'

Limited edition, Pencil signed original lithograph

By MARION GREENWOOD

DESCRIPTION:

Offered is this recently found and estate fresh, framed black and white lithograph print on artist's paper, by the celebrated and well-listed early to mid-20th century American figurative painter and muralist Marion Greenwood, from Brooklyn, New York. The piece for sale is a wonderful, circa 1940 lithograph print, titled 'Black Eyed Susan,' which is actually an image of a young Chinese girl holding flowers, when Marion Greenwood joined her husband working in China and realized the print, immortalizing this young Chinese girl. It's pencil signed by the artist, with a cursive signature in the lower right print margin. The print appears to be in its original, period, white washed, thin-profile wooden frame with an 'Artist's Association of America' (AAA) paper label of originality and authenticity affixed to the rear brown paper dustcover. The print's wonderfully realized and demonstrates not only Marion Greenwood's demonstrated draughtsmanship skills and artistic talent but also the sheer emotive power and human expressiveness of her figurative works. Once the famed Mexican muralist painter Diego Rivera proclaimed that Marion Greenwood and her artist sister were 'The greatest living women mural painters.' Marion Greenwood is pictured in a well-known black and white photograph of her and the internationally celebrated and infamous Mexican muralist painter Diego Rivera in Mexico City, Mexico, where the two can be seen standing, reviewing preliminary drawings or documents together. A pet monkey wearing a woven wool sweater is perched on Diego Rivera's shoulders and looks on curiously. A truly splendid work by an important early to mid-20th century American artist, Marion Greenwood. Beautiful.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

The well-listed and widely celebrated American figurative artist Marion Greenwood's life, was distinguished by a rich and varied experience in numerous parts of the world. She spent a great deal of time traveling in Europe, North Africa, Mexico and Asia, and completed a trip around the world. In Mexico she spent four years as part of the Mexican art movement, contributing an important series of murals for the walls of the University of San Nicolas Hidalgo in Morelia and for the Civic Center of Mexico City. Upon her return to the United States in 1936, she continued her mural work for the United States government as a Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.) muralist painter, after which she resumed easel painting. She won the Second Carnegie Award for her painting 'Mississippi Girl.' She was represented in the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Encyclopedia Britannica Collection, the American Art Collections of the Universities of Arizona and Georgia, and other important private collections. This work was inspired by a stay of almost two years in South China. During that time she joined her writer husband, who had for a number of years, lived and worked in various parts of China. This afforded her an unusual opportunity to gain an intimate knowledge of the Chinese people. Associated American Artists, 711 Fifth Avenue, New York 22, NY. All Reproduction Rights Reserved by A.A.A.

CONDITION:

Very Good to Excellent overall vintage condition.

 

SCARCE ROCKPORT, NORTH SHORE, MASSACHUSETTS, EARLY to MID 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN VINTAGE OIL on CANVAS of HARBOR SCENE, with MOORED FISHING BOATS, DINGHIES, WOODEN PIER & CLAPBOARD WAREHOUSES in ORIGINAL WHITE WASHED PINE WOODEN FRAME with GOLD GILT ENAMEL PAINTED LINER [UNSIGNED]

(Circa 1950-1962)

Mid-20th century, Post WWII Rockport, North Shore, Massachusetts nautical/maritime themed oil paintings

DIMENSIONS: 

Frame: 34 1⁄4" Width x 28 1⁄4" Height 

Image: 29 1⁄4" Width x 23 1⁄2" Height 

Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz.

DESCRIPTION: 

Offered is this estate fresh and new to the marketplace, fantastic, large format, mid-20th century North Shore, Rockport, Massachusetts School, framed nautical oil on canvas. There's a small puncture/hole and rear, old canvas patched repair on the lower left side (deep pthalo blue shadow of the boat reflection in the water.) This area was apparently professionally repaired and in-painted by either the artist or by a professional painting restorer, since the damage isn't noticeable upon viewing. In the spirit of transparency, honesty and forthrightness, this small condition issue is being mentioned. It's not fatal, appreciable or depreciating. The painting remains a large scale and quite remarkable, mid-20th century vintage oil on canvas and notable example of the Rockport, MA (North Shore) School of American Post-Impressionist oil painting, which blossomed after the conclusion of WWII and which put a strong emphasis on depicting harbor, fishing, nautical and maritime themes, with a distinctly painterly approach. Absolutely beautiful and quite large, it would have a real presence anywhere it was hung in your home, vacation retreat or office. Splendid.

CONDITION:

Good to Very Good overall vintage condition.

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