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'A Description of the New York Central Park'

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Porcelier Porcelain Teapot & Creamer: DESCRIPTION:Porcelier porcelain tea set from the New York Worlds Fair. Features embossed decoration of Central Park and marked on bottom: "Porcelier Trademark Vitreous Hand Dec. China Made in U.S.A. C

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GEORGE GROSZ (GERMAN 1893-1959): Untitled (New York City, Central Park) C. 1936. Collotype print. Made by Living American Art Inc, 1936. Dimensions: H 26"x W 21.5", sight H 17.5" x W 13.75" Condition: Some chips to frame.

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New York Central Railroad Hyde Park Creamer and Dinner Plate: New York Central Railroad Hyde Park Creamer and Dinner Plate both backstamped L. Barth & Son New York Central Lines. Creamer dish shows heavy signs of use with scratches and discoloration around the o

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Frederick Law Olmstead's New York 1st Edition: Hardcover. No dustjacket. Illustrations and information of old New York. Creator of Central Park.

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New York Central Lines Railroad China Park Avenue Plate 8": New York Central Lines Railroad China Park Avenue Plate 8" An 8" china plate for the New York Central Lines in the Park Avenue pattern top marked with gold decorations and bottom marked O.P.Co. Syracu

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Early 1900's Print, #2022 Goat Carriages, Central Park, New York: Early 1900's half-tone print by Perry Pictures, #2022 Goat Carriages, Central Park, New York City. copyright by Eugene A. Perry 5 1/2" X 8" print size, suitable for framing. *** Information about Perr

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Tavern on the Green Vases (19): Clear glass flower vases that were for table arrangements at the iconic Central Park, New York City restaurant, Tavern of the Green. Sold at the auction of the contents of same. Seventeen of the vases

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(2) cast resin 'Battuto' torsos: (2) cast resin 'Battuto' torsos, 20th c., orange cast resin, appearing as chiseled glass, each approx. 18"h x 12"w x 6"d Provenance: A Private Collection: 146 Central Park West, New York

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Pair Italian carved giltwood wall brackets: Pair Italian carved giltwood wall brackets, 20th c., of scrolled foliate form, stamped "Made in Italy", 15"h x 12.5"w x 6.5"d Provenance: A Private Collection: 146 Central Park West, New York

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GARRY WINOGRAND - Central Park Zoo.New York City, 1967: Artist: Garry Winogrand Title: Central Park Zoo.New York City, 1967 Date Printed: 2008 Medium: Photo Litho with Copyright Estate of Garry Winogrand Printer Location: Italy Size: 14.5x22 cm - 5.7x8.5 i

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BRUCE DAVIDSON - Central Park in Winter. New York, 1992: Artist: Bruce Davidson Title: Central Park in Winter. New York, 1992 Date Printed: 2008 Medium: Photo Litho with Copyright Bruce Davidson / Magnum Photos Printer Location: Italy Size: 14.5x22 cm - 5.7

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Cast Bronze Tabletop Frog Figural: Cast Bronze Tabletop Frog Figural, believed to be bronze, apparent hallmarks, measures 5 x 4 3/8 inches, wear consistent with age and use. Property of Central Park West Manhattan New York Estate. Deco

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Vintage BELLEEK Irish Floral Porcelain Mug: A vintage hand painted BELLEEK porcelain cup. Floral designs and gilt line work throughout. Measures approx. 4H x 4.5W in. Property of Central Park West Manhattan New York Estate. Repair to handle, su

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Snow Globe Music Box New York City: Snow globe is possibly SANKYO. Contains multi toned figural details. Contains text that reads BIG BROWN BAG, CENTRAL PARK. Appears to Depict New York City in the Winter. Measures approx 8 inches tall

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Cast Brass New York Central Railroad Locomotive Lantern Holder: New York Central Railroad Locomotive Lantern Holder. 7 5/8" wide, 9 1/4" deep, 6 3/4" tall. N.Y.C.S. cast into the top of the holder. Mounted to wooden wall plaque. See photos for best description.

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'A Description of the New York Central Park'

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Description

'A Description of the New York Central Park', by Clarence Cook, 8vo, with Heber Bishop bookplate on front endpaper and two inscriptions on front free endpaper. In original publisher's gilt-stamped and decorated pebbled cloth. Published by F.J. Huntington & Co., 1869
Overall in fair condition. Cover's color has faded and some loss of gilt decoration. Front cover semi-detached
Provenance: By descent, Bishop, Peabody, Metcalf families

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