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Our Autograph Gallery on Madison Avenue
Our Window on Madison Avenue is much more than a view into our autograph gallery. For more than 20 years it has been a window into history displaying pieces from our historical document and autograph collection, chosen from our inventory for their particular relevance to that day’s news and events.
Madison Avenue between 76th and 77th Street has a large number of neighborhood people walking by each day, many going to the Carlyle Hotel restaurant right next to us. Very few, if any, aren’t addicted to looking in The Window to see what we have from the past that continues to show that history is the basis of our understanding and appreciation of today’s events.
We have a new catalogue of featured autograph pieces available. Please contact office@kwrendell.com if you would like us to send you a copy of our catalogue.
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Today, Wednesday, February 22, 2012, our window on Madison Avenue celebrates George Washington's Birthday. Some people, including many historians, think he was our most important President because he set the standards for the new government and all future Presidents. This rare printed broadside demonstrates that when Washington was inaugurated at Federal Hall in New York City on April 30, 1789, there was no formula. Was Washington to be called "Your Excellency"? Was he a kind of king, say an American king? The document describes a simple ceremony. Not so long ago, Washington had been signing documents decommissioning soldiers from the Continental Army, and taking leave of his men, in a graceful farewell address. Now he was to lead a new enterprise with, as it turns out, as light a hand as he could manage. For more information, click on the images below.
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Our New York City Historical Document and Autograph Gallery Location
We are located at 989 Madison Avenue between 76th and 77th Streets.
Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm.
(Other times by special appointment)
Our historical document and autograph gallery offers more than 800 pieces, each framed with a portrait. We ship almost everywhere and accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
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Tel: 212-717-1776