Prints are impressed on heavy or thick woven paper. And like today, there was bad news and good, and as much as could be was compressed into one print. Before united press, which gives out instant news 24 house a day, currier and ives would work out a print on some news topic and it was literally carried from one newspaper to the next, pony express style. Peters a collection of currier and ives prints of a vast variety and the history of currier and ives. Old currier ives prints for sale rare antique collectibles. Shop for currier and ives art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people. Customize your currier and ives print with hundreds of. Homer laughlin currier and ives kingsway ohio old classic prints the gardener usa. Yhe book is in excellent condition with a neatly printed name and.
Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry t. This first edition book is filled with 192 amazing plates. What is the value of a currier and ives lithograph. Prints were chosen by the editor to reflect important events in the history of the country the social and economic life of the times, and life in both cities and the country as it was at that time. History covers the two founders, including both currier brothers. Printmakers to the american people special edition hardcover 1942.
The ship measured 212 feet in length, 41 feet 6 inches in beam, 26 feet 6 inches in depth of. Thus the condition is key to these currier and ives printmakers to the american people. The prints in this book are taken from the collection of harry peters, the foremost collector of currier and ives in the world. In 1857 he was made a full partner and the name was changed from n. Rouben mamoulian collection library of congress shows how currier and ives produced and distributed inexpensive colored prints that recorded the news of their times and how their choice and treatment of subjects appealed to and reflected the. Currier and ives book 1942 special edition printmakers to. Gray decorated cloth with color art print pasted on front cover, black ink block. I bought it in order to have a good index of their prints with the idea of. There are over 1500 of these 1942 editions in libraries worldwide and the markets show 254 available on the international book market as we speak.
The 1948 holiday song sleigh ride includes the line, itll nearly be like a picture print by currier and ives. The original page that you get will not have the watermark. The corners are bumped and the rear cover has some minor discoloration. Color plates reproduced from the original hand colored stone prints by n. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Currier and ives vtg 1942 old book of prints color and black white flawed cover.
Currier and ives produced about 8,000 different prints, primarily in the 1870s, and some themes are more popular with buyers than others. The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Original currier and ives print the old farm house small winter scene nice color. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people 1835. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry. This lovely oversized book is currier ives printmakers to the american people by harry peters and published by doubleday, doran co. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people 1942 special edition by harry t.
See more ideas about currier and ives, art and painting. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people 18351907. Choose your favorite currier and ives paintings from millions of available designs. Currier and ives washingtons dreamthree women 1942 vtg.
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Palmer, an artist whose work might never have stood the test of time or been. This special edition, large format book contains 192 full color plates from the. The ship off sandy hook, february 23rd, 1854, nineteen day from liverpool. Clipper ship dreadnought by nathaniel currier, lithograph 1853 as a gift to david ogden esq. This first edition book is filled with 192 amazing plates many of them full colored. The prints in this book are taken from the collection of harry t. Its going to be the bookofthemonth club dividend for jan.
See more ideas about currier and ives, art and winter scenes. After undertaking apprenticeships in boston and philadelphia, currier set up a print publishing company in new york city in 1834. A 1960 episode of the twilight zone, a stop at willoughby, refers to the eponymous town as being like something out of a currier and ives painting. Printmakers to the american people hardcover january 1, 1942 by harry t peters author. Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself, its affect on popular culture, and many of the key artists.
Currier and ives was a successful american printmaking firm based in new york city from 1835 to 1907 headed first by nathaniel currier, and later jointly with his partner james merritt ives. The images were printed in ink from lithographic stones onto fairly thick sheets of wove paper and then were hand colored. Each currier and ives art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Printmakers to the american people harry t peters on. A beautiful book of 192 plates of currier and ives work and their fascinating history. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All currier and ives paintings ship within 48 hours and include a 30day moneyback guarantee.
Currier and ives suite 1935 is an orchestral composition by bernard herrmann. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by. Charles currier kept many of the original prints moldering under his porch. Tedesco and the book has been produced by zeesewilkinson company, inc.
Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased inexpensively, and the. The new best 50 was published in 1990 with all the new best prints illustrated in color and with an analysis of. Currier ives printmakers to the american people abebooks. Documented is the wonderful history of these worldrenowned print makers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Published in the print edition of the november 21, 1942, issue. Tait, george durrie, george catlin, eastman johnson and many more. Customize your currier and ives print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fine 19th century off st ives coastal seascape by julius olsson 18641942. Prints, drawings and watercolors organized by subject or category. The great book of currier and ives america tiny folio by walton rawls dec 1, 1991. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people 18351907 special edition192 plates 1942 hc book. Currier and ives printmakers to the american people harry peters 1942 book.
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