David T. Valentine. New York and Washington: Brady Studio, c. late 1850s

Valentine appears here resting his hand on a volume, perhaps one of his own. As clerk of New York’s Common Council, he published the annual Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York, which became an indispensable guide to the rapidly expanding city.

$7,500

Black Beauty / Model Pat Evans. New York, 1970s, printed 2012

This is a splendid Anthony Barboza portrait of Pat Evans, the celebrated 1970s model, designer, and icon of Black beauty.

$7,000

The Vermont State House. Vermont, [c. 1859]

A fine salt print of the Vermont State House.

$7,000

Collection of 13 photographs of Columbus Celebration military parades. New York, 1892–1893

This collection of thirteen photographs show the 1892-1893 Columbus Celebrations.

$7,000

Collection of 5 photographs of New York City transportation. New York, 1870s-1890s

This collection of five late nineteenth-century photographs shows the railroads, ferries, terminals, and waterfront infrastructure that connected New York before the advent of the subway.

$6,000

[:en]East Front of the Capitol[:]. Washington, August 31, 1864

This rare photograph shows the East Front of the U.S. Capitol during construction. Sawhorses and construction debris are visible in the foreground, while a number of figures, perhaps builders and the architect, stand at the head of the main stairs beneath Thomas Crawford’s pediment of The Progress of Civilization.

$5,500

Collection of 5 photographs of the Grand Manhattan Hotel. New York, 1870s-1890s

These five photographs gather the world of the Grand Manhattan Hotel just before its displacement by the skyscraper.

$5,500

Collection of 7 photographs of New York City cityscapes. New York, 1890s-1900s

This collection of seven photographs shows incredible views of the New York cityscape.

$5,500

Collection of 5 photographs of City Hall Post Office. New York, 1886-1895

This collection of five photographs shows Alfred B. Mullett’s infamous City Hall Post Office and environs.

$5,000

Collection of 5 photographs of New York City religious establishments. New York, 1880-1901

This collection of five photographs shows three significant houses of worship in late 19th century New York.

$5,000