Alan York: American Presidents Part I

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The first part of a spectacular collection of presidential and election ephemera from the late Dr. York’s East Hampton estate. This auction will feature election memorabilia and ephemera from United States presidents, beginning with George Washington, and concluding with Abraham Lincoln.
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George Washington 1806 Handkerchief1 - George Washington 1806 Handkerchief
Roland Auctions New York
Printed Cotton, Germantown Print Works, Germantown, Pa., circa 1806. Titled; "The Effect of Principle Behold the Man." This rare, original...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
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George Washington "...at the Altar of Liberty"2 - George Washington "...at the Altar of Liberty"
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George Washington historic pictorial red print on off-white cotton linen with medallion portraits, circa 1783. Titled "America Presenting at th...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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George Washington - Rare Battersea Box3 - George Washington - Rare Battersea Box
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One of very few Battersea enamel specimens destined for the American market with the image of Washington. This variety reading "Great Washingto...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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George Washington Zinc Bust4 - George Washington Zinc Bust
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Patinated zinc bust of George Washington. Signed on proper right side "Boy," and indistinctly at proper left side[5 1/2" H x 2 3/4&qu...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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George Washington - "Mr. Elliot's Discourse...5 - George Washington - "Mr. Elliot's Discourse...
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Printed 8vo pamphlet subtitled "Mr. Elliott's Discourse, on the Death of General Washington", by John Elliott, Hartford CT printed by ...
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George Washington - Six Centennial Ribbons6 - George Washington - Six Centennial Ribbons
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All bear Stevenograph bust-length 3/4 profile portraits of George Washington. Sizes from [Smallest: 2 1/2" W x 7" H; Largest: 2 1/8" ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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George Washington Ephemera7 - George Washington Ephemera
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Comprises: 1.) Engraved portrait on celluloid tipped at corners to silk ribbon [Image: 1 1/2" H x 1 3/8" W"; Overall: 5 3/4" H x...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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George Washington Ephemera7A - George Washington Ephemera
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Large 4to, hand colored lithograph depicting George Washington in a standing full-length pose with right arm outstretched and sword in left, published
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Washington's Farewell Address8 - Washington's Farewell Address
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Book titled "Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States," 8vo, 36 pages, published for the Washington Benevolent...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Oration on Election of Jefferson, 18049 - Oration on Election of Jefferson, 1804
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1804 Pamphlet, "Oration, in Honor of the Election of President Jefferson, and the Peaceable Acquisition of Louisiana Delivered at the National ...
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Thomas Jefferson - 1931 Program Cover10 - Thomas Jefferson - 1931 Program Cover
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Printed program cover "Annual Dinner of the National Democratic Club Celebrating the One Hundred and Eighty-Eighth Birthday of Thomas Jefferson...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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James Monroe - Two Memorial Silk Ribbons11 - James Monroe - Two Memorial Silk Ribbons
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Comprises: 1). Silk ribbon imprinted "Ceremony of the Disinterment and Removal from the City of New York of the Remains of James Monroe Preside...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Andrew Jackson - First "Coffin" Handbill12 - Andrew Jackson - First "Coffin" Handbill
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Broadside featuring a depiction of six woodcut coffins, each ornamented by a skull & crossbones with winged angels at the corners. Published by ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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Andrew Jackson - Anti-Jackson Broadside13 - Andrew Jackson - Anti-Jackson Broadside
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This broadside reprints earlier editorials by journalists unfavorable to Jackson with the implication, as shown in one woodcut, that "Jackson i...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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Andrew Jackson - Coffin Handbill 182814 - Andrew Jackson - Coffin Handbill 1828
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Titled "A Brief Account of the/Execution/Of the Six Militia Men." In February 1815, six militia men under Major General Andrew Jackson'...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
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Andrew Jackson - "...the Bloody Deeds..." Broadside15 - Andrew Jackson - "...the Bloody Deeds..." Broadside
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Printed folio broadside titled at top "An account of some of the Bloody Deeds of GENERAL JACKSON." Bears full mourning borders and include...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
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Andrew Jackson -  Seven Anti-Adams Illustrations16 - Andrew Jackson - Seven Anti-Adams Illustrations
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During the campaign of 1828, a series of "Coffin Handbills" or broadsides were distributed that depicted Andrew Jackson as a murderer who ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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John Quincy Adams  - Campaign Broadside17 - John Quincy Adams - Campaign Broadside
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One page, printed folio, broadside with header "Washington County Post Extra --- October 22nd, 1828 / Republican Nominations / For President Jo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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John Quincy Adams  - Administration Broadside18 - John Quincy Adams - Administration Broadside
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Half page, printed 4to, circular broadside with header "New-Lisbon November 13th, 1827". A call to form a ticket for electors of president...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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John Adams - French Portrait Lithograph18A - John Adams - French Portrait Lithograph
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Bust-length 3/4 profile portrait of John Adams, signed in-the-plate at lower left "Mauraisse 1827," published by Motte. Bears an oval embo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Andrew Jackson - Two Early Biographical Works19 - Andrew Jackson - Two Early Biographical Works
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Comprises: 1). "Memoirs of Andrew Jackson Late Major General and Commander in Chief of the Southern Division of the Army of the United States /...
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Andrew Jackson - Rare Portrait Ribbon20 - Andrew Jackson - Rare Portrait Ribbon
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Printed campaign ribbon on yellow silk depicting Jackson in a waist-length 3/4 profile pose. Ornately imprinted above "President Jackson" ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
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Andrew Jackson - Two Memorial Ribbons21 - Andrew Jackson - Two Memorial Ribbons
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Portrait ribbons printed on silk. Comprises: 1). Oval portrait ribbon with vignette of the Battle of New Orleans below. Imprinted at bottom "Pu...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Andrew Jackson - Printed Ephemera (3)22 - Andrew Jackson - Printed Ephemera (3)
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises: 1.) Sheet music "President Jackson's / Grand March / Performed by the Boston Bands. / Arranged for the / Piano Forte. / Boston ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Andrew Jackson - Farewell Address23 - Andrew Jackson - Farewell Address
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Printed "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson To the People of the United States," 1 page, folio, on silk, publisher unknown, circa 1837. Be...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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1832 Campaign - Statesmen Pamphlets24 - 1832 Campaign - Statesmen Pamphlets
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises: 1.) Pamphlet titled "Speech / of the / Hon. Daniel Webster / at the / National Republican Convention / in Worchester, Oct. 12, 1832 ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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William H. Harrison - Anti Van Buren Metamorphic Card25 - William H. Harrison - Anti Van Buren Metamorphic Card
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William Henry Harrison, anti-Van Buren metamorphic card [3 1/8" W x 5" H, not including 1/2" tab]. Card by Davis Claypoole Johnston ...
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Martin Van Buren - Large Virginia Ballot26 - Martin Van Buren - Large Virginia Ballot
Roland Auctions New York
Printed Van Buren and Johnson electoral ballot 1836, 8vo, 1 page. Features signature of elector "Joel Sayne" three times on verso [9"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Van Buren Backname Button27 - Van Buren Backname Button
Roland Auctions New York
Gilt brass button with raised design against a matte finish ground. The reverse is stamped "Martin Van Buren Excelsior." Lit.: Sullivan-De...
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Estimate : 175.00 - 225.00
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Van Buren & Adams - Grand National Banner Jugate28 - Van Buren & Adams - Grand National Banner Jugate
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Hand-colored lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier in 1848, titled "Grand Democratic Free Soil Banner". Depicts Van Buren & Adams ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
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Martin Van Buren - Standing Portrait Ribbon29 - Martin Van Buren - Standing Portrait Ribbon
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Pale green silk ribbon with standing portrait of Van Buren clutching a scroll which reads: "Free Soil. And Freedom of the Public Lands to Actua...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Daniel Webster - Presidential Campaign Broadside30 - Daniel Webster - Presidential Campaign Broadside
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Printed folio broadside "Democratic Whig Ticket! / For President / DANIEL WEBSTER / For Vice President, / FRANCIS GRANGER..." includes can...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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William H. Harrison - Silk Campaign Bandana31 - William H. Harrison - Silk Campaign Bandana
Roland Auctions New York
Printed silk bandanna issued for Harrison's 1840 campaign. In the background behind Harrison's portrait is the U.S. Capitol building. Bears ...
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Estimate : 6,500.00 - 8,500.00
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William H. Harrison - Cotton Campaign Bandana32 - William H. Harrison - Cotton Campaign Bandana
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Red print on white cotton bandana issued for Harrison's 1840 campaign. Features a central image of Harrison in uniform on horseback. Surrounding...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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William H. Harrision - Silk and Linen Campaign Flag33 - William H. Harrision - Silk and Linen Campaign Flag
Roland Auctions New York
Campaign flag bearing seven red stripes and six white stripes with blue field containing 36 stars. Right edge bears a sewn-affixed linen strip boldly
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
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Wiliiam H. Harrison - Silk Campaign Ribbons34 - Wiliiam H. Harrison - Silk Campaign Ribbons
Roland Auctions New York
Four antique printed silk campaign ribbons. Comprises: 1.) "Tippecanoe Club" featuring a portrait of Harrison above the slogan "Our C...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
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William H. Harrison - Two Campaign Ribbons35 - William H. Harrison - Two Campaign Ribbons
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Two silk printed campaign ribbons. Comprises 1.) Ribbon with rectangular portrait of Harrison above an obelisk,imprinted "September 10, 1840&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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William H. Harrison - Three Silk Campaign Ribbons36 - William H. Harrison - Three Silk Campaign Ribbons
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Three printed silk campaign ribbons. Comprises 1.) "Harrison & Reform" above a five point star with sunburst bearing Harrison's po...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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William H. Harrison - "Liberty Tree" Ribbon37 - William H. Harrison - "Liberty Tree" Ribbon
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Green printed silk pictorial ribbon issued to the "Bunker Hill Convention / September 10, 1840" for "Ward IX of Boston." Imprint...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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William H. Harrison - "Miami Valley" Campaign Ribbon38 - William H. Harrison - "Miami Valley" Campaign Ribbon
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Silk ribbon imprinted "Carrolton & Holes Creek / Maimi Valley / Convention; / in Commemoration of / Perry's Victory on Lake Erie... Hel...
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William H. Harrison - Campaign & Inaugural Music Group39 - William H. Harrison - Campaign & Inaugural Music Group
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises 17 printed, large 4to, sheet music compositions for campaign and inaugural events. Nine retain original covers bearing lithographic depictio
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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William H. Harrison - 1840 & 1841 Ephemera40 - William H. Harrison - 1840 & 1841 Ephemera
Roland Auctions New York
A gathering of nine items comprising 1.) Group of clippings, including three ballots and one advertisement. 2.) Pamphlet titled "Mr. Kendall...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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William H. Harrison - Papier-Mache Snuff Box41 - William H. Harrison - Papier-Mache Snuff Box
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Antique black lacquered snuff box. Lid features a portrait of General Harrison imprinted "Wm. H. Harrison 4th March 1841 President of the U.S.&...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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William H. Harrison - 1841 Reform Campaign Ribbon42 - William H. Harrison - 1841 Reform Campaign Ribbon
Roland Auctions New York
Printed silk campaign ribbon. Upper portion features an eagle with streamer proclaiming, "Maumee - Fort Meigs - Thames - Tippecanoe", four...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Wiliiam H. Harrison - Manuscript Document43 - Wiliiam H. Harrison - Manuscript Document
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Manuscript document signed "Witness William H. Driscol Sec y," 4to, 1-1/2 pages. This is a list of delegates under the header "Warren...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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William H. Harrison - 1840 Political Cartoon44 - William H. Harrison - 1840 Political Cartoon
Roland Auctions New York
Lithographic image "Published by John Childs, 90 Nassau Street" 1840, oblong folio. The artist forecasts a Whig electoral victory and dram...
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William H. Harrison - Silk Mourning Ribbons45 - William H. Harrison - Silk Mourning Ribbons
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises three printed silk ribbons. Two are identical and bear a portrait of the late President, the third is illustrated with a neo-classical urn u
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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William H. Harrison - Silk Mourning Ribbons46 - William H. Harrison - Silk Mourning Ribbons
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises four silk mourning ribbons. Three bear a pictorial vignette with a portrait of Harrison among American flags above a neo-classical urn. At t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Arthur Vandenberg - 1840 Red Silk Campaign Ribbon47 - Arthur Vandenberg - 1840 Red Silk Campaign Ribbon
Roland Auctions New York
Convention badge from the 1840 campaign of Arthur Vandenburg for the Republican Presidential nomination. Red ribbon still attached to Vandenburg badge
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Henry Clay - Two Silk Ribbons48 - Henry Clay - Two Silk Ribbons
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises 1.) Silk campaign ribbon imprinted with four vignettes. The first vignette depicts two horses surrounding a shield containing a Navy ship. T
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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