Original London News photo of the Duke and Duchess of Kent and the Duke of York at Royal Ascot dated 10.6.1935. Note the Duchess wearing a large black and white hat. Strong image with no fading. The frame measures 11 x 13 inches and the photo measures 8 x 6 inches. Excellent condition.
Copper luster, or lustre, commemorative pottery jug: 'Cornwallis Resigning his Sword at York Town Oct.r 19th 1781'. The scene depicts George Washington accepting the surrender of Charles Cornwallis and 800 British soldiers, virtually guaranteeing American independence. Portrait of Lafayette verso. Overall 7.5" W x 5.5" H. Some minor paint loss (scratches) as shown.
J. H. Brown and Sons, Kingstown, Kansas, 1915, with a steam engine tractor and other machinery made by the Avery Company, Peoria, Illinois. Modern farm technology of its day.
Pocket travel guide "The Hudson By Daylight Map", published by William F. Link in 1878, Office Day Line Steamers, Pier 39, Vestry Street, New York. Consists of numerous advertisements and detailed maps of the area. Excellent condition. Measures 5 x 6 inches when closed.
Westfield Distric Connecticut highway rate bill day book 1836. A few sample entries: Allow no man more than he earns; Allow for man and team before harvest $2 a day, $1.50 after harvest. Measures 6 x 4 inches. Approximately 16 pages.