EARLY AMERICAN: Autographs, Coins, Currency, Americana, 2002 Apr 21 (UTC-8 : PST)

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	1 Autographs/A: "John Adams" Early Autograph Document Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 JOHN ADAMS, 2nd President of the United States. Autograph Document Signed "John Adams" in the text of a promissory note, April 2, 1764, Braintree (Mass), 2.75" x 4.5", Fine. In full: "Braintree April 2nd 1764. For Value recd I promise to pay John Adams or his order, Twelve Shillings of lawful Money on demand with Interest. Witness my Hand." David Vogt signs the note. The note and Adams' signature are very boldly written in dark brown ink. Show-through at left edge from previous mounting strip.
	2 Autographs/A: JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 6th President of the United States. Partly-printed Check Signed Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 6th President of the United States. Portion of a partly-printed Check Signed "J.Q. Adams," April 22, 1836, Washington, 1-5/8" x 2-7/8", Extremely Fine. Drawn on the Bank of the Metropolis and accomplished in Adams' hand. Mounted on tan posterboard and accompanied by an engraved portrait of Adams. (2 items)
	3 Autographs/A: JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 6th President of the United States. Address Leaf Free Franked "J.Q Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 6th President of the United States. Address Leaf Free Franked "J.Q. Adams" and addressed in the hand of his wife, Louisa, "To Alexander B. Johnson Esqre, Attica, Oneida County, New York," with a red circular "WASHN. CITY JUL 21" postmark, and a red "FREE" stamp under Adams' signature, 3-1/8" x 5", Fine. A faint pencil notation at upper left says, "1828 as President." There is a rust-colored stain in the first line of the address and minor overall soiling. Suitable for framing and display.
	4 Autographs/A: Cannon Carriage Platforms and Ordnance Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 (SAMUEL ADAMS), Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Cover letter and ledgers to Samuel Adams from Major William Perkins of Castle Island, Boston Harbor, 3 pages, February 14, 1794, 13" X 8.5", Fine. An accounting for cannon carriage platforms and ordnance under his command. Written in clear brown ink on lightly toned pages that are somewhat rough along the edges. "May Please Your Honor: / Agreeable to your honor's orders I give a true state of the heavy cannon carriages platform and works on this garrison... Your honor has my return before you dated the 1 day of December 1793 which will give your honor a true state of all the ordnance and stores that is under my command -- / I have the honor to be with the greatest respect your / Obd. Servant / Willm. Perkins." The integral address leaf shows portions of the original wax seal.
	5 Autographs/A: Czar Alexander II Document Signed Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 575.00 Alexander II, Czar of Russia From 1855-1881. Manuscript Document Signed "Aleksandr" in Russian, August 30, 1867, Livadia, 2 pages, 14" x 8.75", Choice Very Fine. Headed "Decree to the Chapter Russian Imperial and Royal Orders," the documents bestows "the title of cavalier of Our Imperial and Royal order of Saint Stanislav to four military officers, two Austrian nationals, three civil servants, and one merchant. Several of these awards note that they were "established for non-Christians." Accompanied by a translation. Boldly signed on verso. Alexander II initiated reforms in Russia, emancipated the serfs, reorganized the army and government administration, established a court system, and founded schools. He also waged war with Turkey and extended the boundaries of Russia. A period of repression after 1866 led to a resurgence of revolutionary terrorism and he was assassinated in 1881.
	6 Autographs/A: Founder of the Union Pacific Railroad Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 OAKES AMES, Founder of the Union Pacific Railroad. Signature, "Oakes Ames / No. Easton / Mass", in brown ink on cardstock, no date, 2" x 3.25", Very Fine. Light ink signature 2" in length. Minor soiling, not affecting signature. Rare.
	7 Autographs/A: CHESTER A. ARTHUR, 21st President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signe Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 CHESTER A. ARTHUR, 21st President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed "C A Arthur" as Collector of the Port of New York, April 1, 1875, 6" x 7.75", Extremely Fine. Arthur witnesses an oath of office for John J. Humphreys, who swears according to the Civil War-era "Act of July 2, 1862" that "I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States...I have voluntarily given no aid, countenance, counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto...I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government, authority, power or constitution within the United States, hostile or inimical thereto...." Arthur signature is exceptionally bold and dark. An interesting, strongly-worded oath of office.
	8 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUTS), JOHN GLENN & SCOTT CARPENTER. "Project Mercury" Commemorative Cover Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 (ASTRONAUTS), JOHN GLENN & SCOTT CARPENTER. "Project Mercury" Commemorative Cover Signed by "Scott Carpenter" and "John Glenn," postmarked Feb. 20, 1962 and May 24, 1962, Port Canaveral, Florida, 3.5" x 6.5", Choice Extremely Fine. An unusual joint cover postmarked for each astronaut's launch date. Very attractive.
	9 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUTS), JAMES B. IRWIN. Book Inscribed and Signed by James B. Irwin Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 (ASTRONAUTS), JAMES B. IRWIN. Book Inscribed and Signed by James B. Irwin on the half-title page of "To Rule The Night," by Irwin with William Emerson, Jr., 1973, first printing, NY: A.J. Holman Co., hardbound cloth, with original dust jacket, 8.5" x 5.5", 252 pages, Choice Very Fine. Also signed and inscribed by Jim Irwin and his wife, Lois, on the inside front cover. Irwin was a member of the crew of the important Apollo 15 voyage of scientific discovery.
	10 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUTS), JAMES B. IRWIN. Book Inscribed and Signed by James B. Irwin Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 (ASTRONAUTS), JAMES B. IRWIN. Book Inscribed and Signed by James B. Irwin on the half-title page of "More Than Earthlings," 1983, first edition, Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, hardbound leather, with original dust jacket, 8.25" x 5.75", 96 pages, Choice Mint. Good reading, plus photographs, of Irwin's "thoughts for Christ-centered living."
	11 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUTS), BUZZ ALDRIN. Cover Signed, "Buzz Aldrin" Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 (ASTRONAUTS), BUZZ ALDRIN. Cover Signed, "Buzz Aldrin," on the front of a special reprint edition of "LIFE" magazine dated July 20, 1969, which was devoted to the Moon Landing, Choice Extremely Fine. This 30th Anniversary Edition was issued in limited edition by LIFE magazine and comes in a maroon, hardcover presentation case with gilt-stamped lettering and certificate of authenticity from LIFE. Scarce and seldom seen.
	12 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUTS), WILLIE LEY. Book Signed and Inscribed "Willy Ley" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (ASTRONAUTS), WILLIE LEY. Book Signed and Inscribed "Willy Ley" on the title page of his "The Conquest of Space," ninth printing, 1958, NY: The Viking Press, hardbound leather, with original dustjacket, 11" x 8.5", 160 pages, Choice Extremely Fine. Forty-eight pages of illustrations by Chesley Bonestell--16 illustrations, including the cover, are in full color. This book is a "preview of the greatest adventure awaiting mankind"--printed during the rocket age. Autographed editions are seldom found! Nice example, with only moderate wear and age-toning.
	13 Autographs/A: (ASTRONAUT). Commemorative Cover Signed, "John B. Glenn, Jr.," March 11, 1962 Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 (ASTRONAUT). Commemorative Cover Signed, "John B. Glenn, Jr.," March 11, 1962, 3.75" x 6.5," Extremely Fine. This cachet cover commemorated Glenn's visit to the United Nations on March 2, 1962; an 8¢ United Nations stamp is affixed at upper right, postmarked at the United Nations in New York. Glenn's signature is nice and crisp.
	14 Autographs/A: AUTHORS. Lot of seven Famous Authors' Signatures on Cards Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 AUTHORS. Lot of seven Famous Authors' Signatures on Cards, mostly 3" x 5" and smaller, with some comment or salutation. Includes: Charles A. Dana, Edwin Markham, Joaquin Miller, Max O'Rell (Paul Blouet), Hugues Le Roux, Edward Marshall, and W.D. Howells. All Very Fine or better. (7 items)
	15 Autographs/A: Oliver Wendell Holmes & Other Authors Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 AUTHORS. Lot includes: (1). Annotated signature of Oliver Wendell Holmes, (Boston, April 9th 1892); (2). Signature of William Dean Howells ("W.D. Howells"); (3) Signature of Thomas Bailey Aldrich, dated 1892; (4) Annotated signature of Mary Mapes Dodge, ("With compliments to Miss May Pope...May 25, 92"; (5) Annotated signature of Frances Hodgson Burnett ("Yours Sincerely...Washington/1/92"; (6) Signature with date of Francis Parkman --27 Jan. 1893; (7) Signature of Charles Francis Adams, with sentiment, "I am tired of writing autographs...Boston 5 May 1893"; and (8) Signature of Charles Eliot Norton, with sentiment and date, "Like the Clerk of Chatham, 'I thank God I have been so well brought up that I can write my name'13 April, 1898." All are Choice Extremely Fine. (8 pieces)
	16 Autographs/A: Large Lot of Eleven Authors Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 AUTHORS. 1. O.A. Brownson, Autograph Letter Signed, June 12, 1855.2. Alice Cary, Note Signed, October 20, 1855.3. Phoebe Cary, Autograph Poem Signed, October 26, 1855.4. Theodore S. Fay, Autograph Letter Signed, September 11, 1854.5. Mary Forrest, Autograph Letter Signed, October 6, 1855.6. Mary Hewitt, Autograph Poem Signed, September 2, 1845.7. Eliza Leslie, Signed slip of paper.8. F. Mansell Reynolds, Signed Autograph copy of the poem "Stanzas".9. Lydia Hurtley Sigourney, Signed Autograph copy of the poem "The Lost Day", February 13, 1858.10. Carlos D. Stuart, Autograph Poem Signed, November 19, 1856.11. Bayard Taylor, Unsigned Autograph Note in the third person, November 16, 1855.All are mounted on the back, but are in very good condition otherwise. (11 items)
	17 Autographs/A: Important 1928 Signed Autograph Album Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 CHARLES A. LINDBERGH & MANY OTHER DIGNITARIES. Autograph Album, 1920s-40s, 7" x 5", containing approximately 30 Signatures, Choice Extremely Fine. Included are: Charles Lindbergh, Dr. Hugo Eckner, John J. Pershing, Charles Evans Hughes, King Alfonso XIII of Spain and the Crown Prince, Prince Henry of the Netherlands (husband of Queen Wilhelmina), and other royal and well-known figures. Morocco gilt, red silk lined, extremities worn. A portion of the autographs were gathered at the International Conference on Emigration and Immigration held in Havana in 1928. Beyond those named above, most of those signing are Spanish or Latin American figures. A complete listing accompanies this item.
	18 Autographs/B: GEORGE BANCROFT & JOSEPHUS DANIELS, Secretaries of the Navy For Presidents Polk and Wi Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 GEORGE BANCROFT & JOSEPHUS DANIELS, Secretaries of the Navy For Presidents Polk and Wilson. Autograph Letter Signed "Geo. Bancroft" November 12, 1858, New York, 2 pages, 6.25' x 4", Fine. To Stephen A. Douglas, offering "hearty congratulations" and expressing his desire to see Douglas and his wife. Edge tear at top margin; blank integral leaf has small paper loss and mounting remnants. Bancroft served as Secretary of the Navy under James K. Polk during 1845-1846, during which time he founded the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and directed the U.S. occupation of California. He served as minister to Great Britain, Prussia and Germany. He was also the preeminent historian of his time; from 1834-1874, he wrote the definitive, ten-volume "History of the United States." Accompanied by an Autograph Letter Signed, "Josephus Daniels," as editor of The News and Observer in Raleigh, N.C., May 17, 1912, 7.25" x 8.5", About Fine. Apologizing to Mr. Stone for "a communication from Washington criticizing the news service as it related to the Wilson campaign..." which was printed in Daniels absence. Paper loss at left margin does not affect text or signature. Daniels served as Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1921; from 1933-1941, he was U.S. ambassador to Mexico. (2 letters)
	19 Autographs/B: Morgue Slide of Clyde Barrow And Trouser Swatch From Ambush Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 (CLYDE BARROW), Member of Bonnie and Clyde Crime Team. Original Glass Plate Negative, about 4" square, of a photograph taken by the coroner of Clyde Barrow after he and his partner in crime, Bonnie Parker, had been gunned down May 23, 1934 by lawmen on Sailes Road. The close-up slide shows the bullet holes and blood, and it has been hand-colorized. This slide was taken on tour in the 30s and 40s by a doctor who preached the virtues of abstaining from alcohol; members of Barrow's family were hired to come along on the tour. Sometime during the tour, the slide cracked. Printed down one side of the slide is "Kansas City Slide Co." A small piece of paper is stuck into one corner with the number "31" on it. This is the only known morgue slide of Clyde Barrow. Incredibly rare. A copy of Barrow's death certificate is included.Accompanied by a 1-1/4" x 1" swatch of the blue wool trousers which Clyde Barrow was wearing at the time of his death. This swatch is part of a limited edition, 189/870, authenticated by Marie Barrow, Clyde's sister. The swatch is mounted on an 8-1/2" x 11" specially-prepared certificate, with a facsimile of Marie Barrow's signature, an image of Bonnie Parker holding a man at bay with a shotgun, and the last verse of a poem which Bonnie had written, foretelling Clyde's and her death. A separate document with an image of Marie Barrow and her brother at the top certifies "that the Clyde Barrow trouser swatches included in this limited edition item are genuine as represented. The trousers were worn by my brother, Clyde Barrow, at the time of his death, May 23, 1934. The clothing was returned to our family by the Arcadia, Louisiana coroner when my father, Henry Barrow, brought Clyde's body home for burial. These trousers have been kept in our family since 1934." The document is signed in facsimile by Marie Barrow and dated 6-7-97; a facsimile of the notary public who notarized the original document is at lower left. Two items associated with the infamous Clyde Barrow.
	20 Autographs/B: FRANCIS BERNARD, Colonial Governor of New Jersey & Massachusetts. Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 175.00 FRANCIS BERNARD, Colonial Governor of New Jersey & Massachusetts. Part of a Document Signed, "Fra. Bernard" on a piece of fine, laid paper clipped from an official document, undated, no place, 2.25" x 5.5", Fine. Mounted to card stock, both pieces lightly toned. Includes the bonus signature of A. Oliver, signing as Secretary. Sir Francis Bernard aroused bitter political opposition and, as a result, was removed from office as Governor in 1769.
	21 Autographs/B: Rare "Clement Biddle" ALS Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 CLEMENT BIDDLE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Clement Biddle" on fine, laid, watermarked paper, 1 page plus integral address leaf, December 21, 1796, Philadelphia, PA, 10" x 8", Fine. A letter to James Greenleaf, Esq. regarding financial matters. Light toning, some small edge tears, paper loss from the wax seal. No postal markings. The text is clean and Biddle's signature is bold. Autograph letters by Biddle are scarce.
	22 Autographs/B: William Bingham Issues Stock To Philemon Dickinson Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 WILLIAM BINGHAM & (PHILEMON DICKINSON). Partly-printed Document Signed, "Wm Bingham" as president of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company, " vellum, March 16, 1795, Philadelphia, 7.5" x 9.25", Choice Extremely Fine. Stock Certificate No. 918 awards one share of stock to "Philomon Dickinson of State of New Jersey." This certificate, with a vignette of a horse-drawn wagon approaching a toll gate, is viewed as the earliest vignetted American stock known, and is one of a very few from the 18th century. The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company was chartered in April 1792 to construct 62 miles of road at a cost of $465,000. the shares were not turned in, but were transferred on the back. Philemon Dickinson, to whom the stock was issued, was a signer of New Jersey colonial currency. During the Revolutionary War, he was a major general and commander-in-chief of the New Jersey militia. He served in the Continental Congress and in the U.S. Senate. An exceptional item, of financial and historic interest.
	23 Autographs/B: "Humphrey Bogart" and "Lauren Bacall" Signed Pamphlet Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 HUMPHREY BOGART, LAUREN BACALL, & LUCIUS BEEBE. Pamphlet from the famed Pump Room at the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago Signed, "Lauren Bacall," "Humphrey Bogart," and "Lucius Beebe," c. 1950s, 5.5" x 4.5", Choice Extremely Fine. The small, blue-covered, 12-page pamphlet describes the Pump Room, which opened October 1, 1938 and was an "in spot" for the rich and famous. One of the head waiters during the 1950s would have visiting stars autograph these pamphlets for his son. All three actors signed boldly in pencil.
	24 Autographs/B: "Elias Boudinot" Document Signed Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 ELIAS BOUDINOT, President of the Continental Congress, Director of the U.S. Mint. Autograph Document Signed, "Elias Boudinot," February 4, 1767, no place, 3.75" x 7.5," Fine. Acknowledging receipt of payment in a lawsuit. Mounted, with some remnants on verso, and scattered foxing. Penned and signed in brown ink, the signature being especially bold.
	25 Autographs/B: RAY BRADBURY, Science Fiction Author. Book Inscribed and Signed. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 RAY BRADBURY, Science Fiction Author. Book Inscribed and Signed, "Tim! Frances! Ray Bradbury 6/10/88" on the front free endpaper of his "Where Robot Mice And Robot Men Run Round In Robot Towns," published in 1977 by Alfred A. Knopf of New York, 77 pages, 8.5" x 6", Mint. With the dust jacket. An interesting collection of poems from this noted author.
	26 Autographs/B: "Ray Bradbury" Signed Martian Colony Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 RAY BRADBURY. Signed, 8.5" x 11" Color Photo of an artist's depiction of a American NASA research colony on Mars. The photo shows astronauts, space ships, transports and enclosures. Issued by the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and NASA, signed in bold black marker "Susan! - Onward! - Ray Bradbury - 2/16/98." Very neat and in Mint condition.
	27 Autographs/B: Rocket Scientist "Werner Von Braun" Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 WERNER VON BRAUN, Engineer Who Pioneered Rocket Research Black and White Photograph Signed, "Werner von Braun," 10 x 8", Near Mint. Informal photo of him making a presentation in his office. The date "May 1961" is penciled on the back. Minor edge faults, scarce and attractive. Von Braun worked for the Germans during World War II, then came to the U.S. in 1945 and headed the American space program.
	28 Autographs/B: Fabulous William Jennings Bryan Signed Photograph Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Nominated Three Times for the Presidency. Sepia-toned bust portrait Photograph, Inscribed and Signed in the lower wide blank margin: "To Jack Rhuiz - a 16 to 1 Democrat - yours truly - W. J. Bryan - Jany 28, 1915.", 17.5" x 12.5", Choice Extremely Fine. By Harris and Ewing with their blindstamp. Contained in period dark wood frame and framed to an overall size of 21.75" x 17". This is one of the nicest, most impressive images of Bryan we have handled.
	29 Autographs/B: JAMES BUCHANAN, 15th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed. Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 JAMES BUCHANAN, 15th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed, "James Buchanan," 4 pages, November 22, 1847, Washington D.C., 10" x 8", Fine. Document Certifies that "...the papers hereto attached are true copies of original papers on file in this Department ...in virtue of the act entitled 'An act to carry into effect the convention between the United States and the Republic of Peru concluded at Lima the seventeenth day of March eighteen hundred and forty one,' approved 5th August 1846..." In 1845, General Ramon Castilla became President of Peru, developing the guano industry and opening trade with Europe and the United States. This document hails from Castilla's term of office and concerns trade between the two countries. Moderate age-toning, with a large water stain affecting nearly all the right side of the document's first page. All writing is still quite legible, and the signature is unaffected. White wafer seal of the State Department at lower left. Buchanan signed in brown ink on the first page.
	30 Autographs/B: JAMES BUCHANAN. Check Endorsed and Signed. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 JAMES BUCHANAN. Check Endorsed and Signed, "To the cashier of the Farmers' Bank of Lancaster. Place the within to my credit. James Buchanan," as President, on the verso of a pale blue check issued to Buchanan by S.W. Reynolds, July 11, 1859, Lancaster, Pa., in the amount of $610.22, 2.75" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. Cancellation slashes slightly affect two words of the endorsement, without affecting the signature. Boldly penned and signed.
	31 Autographs/B: MARTIN VAN BUREN. Envelope Free Franked, "Free M. Van Buren" and addressed in his ha Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 MARTIN VAN BUREN. Envelope Free Franked, "Free M. Van Buren," and addressed in his hand to Mr. Gustavus Henderson, Baltimore," 3.25" x 5.5", Fine. With circular red postmark, "Kinderhook N.Y. JUN (or JUL) 30." Minor soiling, and the wax seal is absent from verso, but the resulting hole affects nothing. Boldly penned and signed.
	32 Autographs/B: Martin Van Buren Letter As Secretary of State Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 MARTIN VAN BUREN, 8th President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed "M.V. Buren" as Secretary of State, March 5, 1829, (Washington), two pages plus two lines, 10" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Writing to "Col. Stebbins of the Senate" one day after becoming Secretary of State, refusing a public dinner which some of his friends wanted to give him: "...Subsequent reflection has satisfied me that...it will become my duty to devote every moment of my time to the arrangement of my affairs...Although no delay might in fact be produced by a compliance with the wishes of my friends the act would be so liable to misconstruction that I am satisfied it ought not to be adopted. I have felt it my duty to give you this early and rather informal intimation to save you the trouble of any further steps...." Van Buren had served in the Senate from 1821-1828, and some of his old colleagues wanted to celebrate his new position.
	33 Autographs/B: BENJAMIN BUTLER, Union General Autograph Letter Signed, "B.F. Butler" on plain blue s Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 BENJAMIN BUTLER, Union General Autograph Letter Signed, "B.F. Butler" on plain blue stationery with embossed watermark "P&S" at upper left, 4 pages, New York, NY, July 6, 1848, 10" x 8", Very Fine. A lengthy, handwritten letter to Hon. David Henshaw of Boston. Butler discusses a legal case involving Henshaw and an insurance company, predicts a favorable outcome, then asks for money. An unusually large sampling of Butler's handwriting. Butler was a Major General in the Civil War.
	34 Autographs/C: SIMON CAMERON, Pennsylvania Politician Who Served As Lincoln's First Secretary of War. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 SIMON CAMERON, Pennsylvania Politician Who Served As Lincoln's First Secretary of War. Autograph Letter Signed, "Simon Cameron," October 3, 1846, Middletown, 9.75" x 7.75", Fine. To R.J. Walker, thanking him for placing Mr. Gangewes in a clerkship. "As this is the first evidence of consideration or kinship I have had from a member of President Polks cabinet, I cannot resist the inclination to thank you for it. Every other man selected from Penn. for any station by the different heads of Department has been my enemy..." Mounting remnants at left edge and some overall toning overall. Boldly penned and signed in dark brown ink.
	35 Autographs/C: Al Capon Archive From A 1927 Police Raid On The Metropole Hotel. Start Price: 4,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 10,000.00 AL CAPONE, American Gangster. An archive of items belonging to or related to Al Capon. (1) Signature, "Al Capone" on a 2-1/4" x 4-1/2" piece of tan paper, written in brown ink, no date, no place, Extremely Fine. (2) Cut Signature, "Eliot Ness" on a 2-3/4" x 4" piece of paper, written in brown ink, no date, no place, Extremely Fine. Ness was the lawman who secured the evidence which convicted Capone of tax evasion. (3) Signature, "Hymie Weiss" on part of an envelope postmarked April 10, 1925, Chicago, 2-3/8" x 5-3/4", in pencil, with pencilled notation, "for delivery 2 Boxes," Extremely Fine. Weiss was a gangster whose real name was Earl Wajciechowski; he had vowed revenge on Capone and Johnny Torrio (Capone's mentor), for the murder of Dion O'Banion, but Capone (after offering Weiss a profitable business deal for peace, which was rejected) had Weiss gunned down in 1926.(4) Capone's personal blackjack, 5-1/2" long, in black and tan leather. It was small enough to slip into a pocket, and the weight at the end would certainly get one's attention.(5 & 6) Capone's yellow, straightedge razor and razor strap. The razor is engraved, "Made in Germany, F.A. Koch & Co., New York," on one side, and "Blue Steel" on the other. The eyelet is still on the very worn razor strap, where it was hurriedly yanked off the bathroom wall.(7) An alligator purse, stamped inside, "Genuine Alligator, Made in Cuba, MAE CAPONE," 7" x 9-1/4" x 3", Fine. Al made numerous trips to Cuba to buy alcohol for his clubs. Mae Coughlin Capone was from a respectable, middle-class Irish family when she married Al in 1918. (8) An Art Deco glass toothpick holder, 2-3/8" x 1-5/8".(9) A brown leather dog collar monogrammed twice "A C", 19" inches long. Items 4-9 were part of a cache of items taken from Al Capone's suite at the Metropole Hotel by newspaperman Will Irwin during a police raid on the premises in the fall of 1927. In 1925 Capone had taken over Rooms 406-410 at the Metropole Hotel, at a cost of $1500 per day, shortly after Johnny Torrio (in jail in Waukegan) told Al that he wanted out of the business and turned over his assets to Al - nightclubs, whorehouses, gambling joints, breweries, and speakeasies - making Al a very powerful gangster.Irwin went into Capone's suite during the raid and grabbed several of Capone's personal effects, which he kept for years. He fell upon hard times in 1943 (he was an alcoholic) and was forced to pawn the items for cash. A photocopy of the Pawn Ticket from Block Jewelry & Loan Co., dated March 9, 1943, and signed by Will Irwin, is included. The ticket notes, "see attached sheet / Capone items"; a photocopy of this list is also included (we offer all of the items except the spoons and the keys). The pawn ticket expired on April 9, 1943; Irwin was not able to redeem the items, and a note in red pencil in the left margin of the ticket says: "Sold to Doc Ames." A very interesting archive of Capone-related items. (9 items)
	36 Autographs/C: Sir Guy Carleton Signed Document Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 SIR GUY CARLETON, British Revolutionary War General. Manuscript Document Signed, "Dorchester," as "General of His Majesty's forces... King's Regiment of Light Dragoons," on vellum, November 28, 1799, 8.25" x 10.25", Fine. Folds and moderate soiling, with slight skipping of ink in signature. Text to left of signature is lighter than the rest. Remnants of red wax seal at lower right. Carleton appoints "Francis Walker to be quartermaster to that troop... under my command..." Signature is nearly 2" long, in light brown ink.
	37 Autographs/C: JIMMY CARTER, 39th President of the United States. Bank Check Filled Out and Signed. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 JIMMY CARTER, 39th President of the United States. Bank Check Filled Out and Signed, "J E Carter Jr" January 7, 1959, Plains, Georgia, 3" x 8.25," Choice Extremely Fine. Drawn on Plains Mercantile Co. in Americus, Georgia for $410.10 and paid to Carl Mitchell. Ink show-through at left edge from endorsement on verso. Red circular cancellation stamp is dated Jan. 9, 1960. "Carters Warehouse/Plains, Georgia" hand stamp lightly affects signature.
	38 Autographs/C: JIMMY CARTER. Book Signed "J Carter" on the first blank page. Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00 JIMMY CARTER. Book Signed "J Carter" on the first blank page of "The Blood of Abraham / Insights into the Middle East," 1985, Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co., hardbound cloth with gilt lettering and original dust jacket, 9.25" x 6.25", 257 pages, Choice Mint. Signature in black felt pen, 2.5" in length. The book sleeve shows slight fading, yet this does not detract from the excellent content, nor from Carter's strong signature.
	39 Autographs/C: JIMMY CARTER, 39th President, & WARREN BURGER, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 JIMMY CARTER, 39th President, & WARREN BURGER, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1. Document Signed, "Jimmy Carter," no date, no place, 6" x 5.5," Very Fine or better. Carter signs beneath his typed oath of inauguration. Accompanied by an 8" x 10" color photograph of Carter.2. First Day of Issue Cover Signed "Warren E. Burger" in the cancellation area on a commemorative cover bearing a 1987 22 Cent U.S. Constitution stamp, Extremely Fine. Postmarked on September 17, 1987 at Philadelphia, PA. Accompanied by an 8" x 10" color photograph of Burger in his judge's robe.(2 items)
	40 Autographs/C: (CARTOONS). Original Art Panels of American Cartoons, c. 1974-84. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 (CARTOONS). Original Art Panels of American Cartoons, c. 1974-84, set of panels range in size from 4.5" x 17" to 18" x 25", Choice Very Fine. Includes inked cartoons by the original artists of "Priscilla's Pop," "Mark Trail," "Shagg E. Dawg," and three others. Bright, sharp drawings that exhibit this artform at its finest.
	41 Autographs/C: ENRICO CARUSO, Italian Operatic Tenor. Autograph Letter Signed "Enrico Caruso" Start Price: 330.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 ENRICO CARUSO, Italian Operatic Tenor. Autograph Letter Signed "Enrico Caruso," on Hotel Knickerbocker (a favorite Caruso haunt) stationery, 1-1/2 pages (one sheet), January 8, 1914, New York, 10.5" x 8", Choice Very Fine. He writes to Miss Harriet Knight: "Your letter received. Glad to know that my photo pleased little Alberta. If you come to N.Y. I shall be pleased to see you...." In a P.S. on the verso, he adds, "If I come some Sunday to Phila for singing at the Opera please call for me at 6 p.m. and will be glad to see you and little Alberta." Accompanied by the original envelope, missing the stamp, and a Metropolitan Opera ticket stub from December 15, 1914. Also, a December 1, 1916 letter to Knight from Caruso's secretary, with envelope. (5 items)
	42 Autographs/C: Catherine the Great Document Signed Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,000.00 CATHERINE II ("THE GREAT"), Czarina of Russia 1762-96. Manuscript Document Signed "Yekaterina" in Russian, May 10, 1763, no place, 12.25" x 7.75", Extremely Fine. Headed "Imperial Decree to Our personal patrimonial chancery," the document commands that a payment for the year of 1500 rubles be made to an officer. It reads: "We most graciously command that for Colonel Timofey Yevreinov be produced from the revenues of [the] patrimonial department of the said chancery one thousand five hundred rubles for the year, calculating the said production from the first of this May. Catherine." Accompanied by a translation. The signature is very large and boldly signed in brown ink. Catherine the Great was born Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst. She married Grand Duke Peter (later Peter III); they were soon estranged, both being the subject of scandals. Soon after his accession (1762), she deposed him with the help of her paramour, Grigory Orlov, and had herself proclaimed empress (1762). During her reign, serfdom and misery among the peasants increased, but the frontiers of the empire were extended by large conquests. She corresponded with many of the philosophers of the time, Voltaire being a favorite. Although of German origin, she identified completely with the Russian people. She ruled for 34 years.
	43 Autographs/C: "Hero of Gettysburg" Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, Union General in the Civil War and the "Hero of Gettysburg." Card Signed "Joshua L. Chamberlain," no date, no place, 2.25" x 3.75", Choice Very Fine. Minor show-through from residue on verso. Boldly signed with a flourish. Chamberlain fought for the Union at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. He was given the Medal of Honor for Little Round Top.
	44 Autographs/C: "Charlie Chaplin" Signed Print Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 CHARLIE CHAPLIN, English Comedian and Actor. Early 5" x 6" black and white Print Signed, "Charlie Chaplin," on the mount, c. 1918, no place, Choice Very Fine. Also signed by Rob Wagner, who is pictured with Chaplin and who was his friend and companion. Wagner's 1918 book, "Filmfolk," was considered the first serious book about the men, women, and children of the film industry. It featured the first in-depth analysis of Chaplin's tramp character. The mount is toned at the edges, which would not be visible if framed, and minor wear to print. Both signatures are in blue ink. Also included is an original bookplate, created in 1916 by Rob Wagner for Chaplin. (2 items)
	45 Autographs/C: Charles II Document Signed Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00 CHARLES II, King of England. Manuscript Signed, "Charles R," as King of England, September 23, 1675, Whitehall, 11.75" x 7.25', Choice Very Fine. On fine laid paper watermarked with the royal crest. An order addressed to Lord Finch Baron of Daventree, "Keeper of Our Great Seale of England," to "give order to the Clerk of the Crowne for preparing a Bill...constituting and appointing...Our Commissioners for Licensing Hackney Coaches...to continue during Our pleasure..." Some fifteen gentlemen are named for the appointment. Light toning only. Charles signed at the top center. Charles' ascension to the throne in 1660 marked the return of the Stuarts after an absence of 11 years, during which time his father, Charles I, was beheaded (1649), and Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector. Charles II ruled from 1660-1685.
	46 Autographs/C: Autograph Album Including "Frederick S. Church" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 FREDERICK S. CHURCH & OTHERS. Autograph Album, 8" x 5", with twelve entries by nineteenth century artists and poets including a signature by "Frederick S. Church"; a two-stanza Autograph Poem Signed "J: Buchanan Read," with Read's business card; two lines identified as being in the hand of Thackeray: "The Committee of Invitation, Maryland Historical Society"; An Autograph Sentiment Signed, "Sam Osgood" [painter and author associated with Edgar Allan Poe]; and an Autograph Verse Signed, "L.K. Lothrop." Some are dated Baltimore, 1860. Gilt-stamped leather covers are worn, and there are several pressed leaves between the pages. Fine.
	47 Autographs/C: FREDERICK S. CHURCH, American Artist and Illustrator. Autograph Letter Signed "F.S. C Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 FREDERICK S. CHURCH, American Artist and Illustrator. Autograph Letter Signed "F.S. Church," July 27 (no year), Buckwood Inn, Shawnee-on-Delaware, 9.5" x 6.25", Fine. He writes to "Dear Doctor": "If you want to have a dish of Ice (man at this Hotel you have order three or four portions, the Wild Deer of the mountain come right into the dining room and they love Ice (man - That story of mine is in this Months (August) out day before yesterday....I shall be here a couple of weeks more, getting fat." At the top of the page is a fat man dining with two deer, which are licking off plates. An excellent example of the whimsical humor Church used in his drawings. Mounting strip on verso of left margin.
	48 Autographs/C: "G R Clark" Autograph Document Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK, American Revolutionary War Soldier and Frontier Leader. Autograph Document Signed "G R Clark," no date, no place, 3.75" x 5.75", Very Fine. Clark writes: "Sir Issue Scabbard and Belt for Broad sword & pair of Holsters & Pistolls." Patt Marr signed with his mark in the lower left corner, acknowledging receipt of these items. Light toning and a few tiny holes at left edge, from previous binding. Clark organized and led frontiersmen in defense against Indian raids. During the Revolution, he gained approval from Patrick Henry to lead an expedition to conquer the Northwest Territory to prevent the British from controlling the country west of the Allegheny Mountains. His actions there allowed it to be ceded to America. An important figure in Early American history.
	49 Autographs/C: "H. Clay" Document As Secretary of State Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 HENRY CLAY, Secretary of State and Famed Orator. Partly-printed Document Signed "H. Clay" as Secretary of State, September 10, 1828, Washington, 13" x 8", Fine. Being Copyright No. 508, issued to Ferdinand R. Hassler as author of a book entitled "Elements of the Geometry of Planes and Solids, with 4 plates." The copyright was issued "under the provisions of 'An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies....'" The small wafer seal is intact at lower left. Normal folds, light toning and minor edge tears. Clay signed boldly at lower right.
	50 Autographs/C: "H. Clay" Autographed Letter Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 HENRY CLAY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay", on watermarked page, March 11, 1834, Washington, D.C., 10" x 8", Fine. Very light, careful writing, somewhat faded with time. Age toned page has folds and beginning edge splits and worn edges. Only the top edge of the "H" in the signature is affected by a fold. Addressed to "E.T. Backhouse, Esq.":"I have to thank you for your obliging inquiries about the Rotary pump. When received I shall be glad to have it shipped to New Orleans to be thence forwarded to Kentucky. I am extremely glad to learn that you have sent hopes of the recall of your approaching Charter election, its importance cannot be too highly appreciated; and if you should prevail, I think that everything will go right in Congress..."
	51 Autographs/C: Grover Cleveland 1st Political Campaign Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 GROVER CLEVELAND, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed, "Grover Cleveland" during his first political campaign, on letterhead of Cleveland and Bissell, Counselors at Law, November 5, 1881, Buffalo, 10.5" x 8", Choice Very Fine. He writes to John W. Palmer, "I am informed that you are inclined to support me in my candidacy for Mayor. And so I have taken the liberty of enclosing you some of my posters. Any effort you see fit to make in my behalf I shall fully appreciate." A rare early Autograph Letter from Cleveland, as he begins his political ascent. Normal folds and minor wrinkling.
	52 Autographs/C: GROVER CLEVELAND. Partly-printed Document Signed "Grover Cleveland" as Governor of Ne Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 GROVER CLEVELAND. Partly-printed Document Signed "Grover Cleveland" as Governor of New York, on "Executive Chamber" letterhead, November 15, 1883, Albany, 10" x 8", Choice Very Fine. An official inquiry from Cleveland to Judge James Sheldon, regarding one Nicholas Eberhadt, who was tried and convicted of rape on May 10, 1877, before Judge Sheldon, and sentenced to 15 years in the state prison. Six years later, Eberhardt has applied to Governor Cleveland for a pardon, and Cleveland asks: "Will you oblige the Governor with your opinion of the case, together with any facts or circumstances which may have a bearing on the question of granting or refusing a pardon? Case awaits your reply." Interesting and unusual.
	53 Autographs/C: "Grover Cleveland" To Charles Eliot Norton Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 GROVER CLEVELAND. Autograph Letter Signed "Grover Cleveland," July 26, 1901, Tyringham, Massachusetts, 1-1/2 pages, 7" x 4", Extremely Fine. Cleveland writes to the distinguished author, editor, and educator, Charles Eliot Norton, regretting that he cannot accept Norton's offer of a visit to Ashfield. "...I am sorry to say therefore that the plans we have made for the entertainment of friends here and for such brief trips may as are consistent with our determination that our stay here shall be directed to the care and enjoyment of our little ones...." Cleveland had three daughters and one son at this time; one more son would be born in 1903. Mounting remnants on verso of blank integral leaf. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. (2 items)
	54 Autographs/C: GEORGE CLINTON, Revolutionary War General, Governor of New York, Vice President of the Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 GEORGE CLINTON, Revolutionary War General, Governor of New York, Vice President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed "Geo: Clinton" as Governor of New York, January 28, 1802, Albany, 13" x 19", Very Good. Clinton names over 50 "Justices to keep our Peace, in our County of Rensselaer." The document is toned and there are fold separations, with a few tape repairs on verso; a small amount of paper loss affects a few words in the printed text. The heavy wood seal is attached at the lower edge with a ribbon, and Clinton signed boldly on the lower edge of the document. A little restoration would make this an attractive display piece.
	55 Autographs/C: Continental Congress Group Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 (CONTINENTAL CONGRESS). Seven Letters and Documents Signed by members of the Continental Congress, overall Very Fine or better. 1. ELIAS BOUDINOT: Autograph Document Signed, April 21, 1786, no place, 4.5" x 7.5". Itemizing an account between the U.S. and William MacDonald, and adding that he has been paid the sum due by Robert Stockton, attorney for MacDonald, son of the Signer of the same name, and Boudinot's nephew. Boudinot was President of the Continental Congress in 1782 and 1783. 2. JOHN DE HART: 3-page Document Signed at the conclusion, selling a six acre tract of land in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Benjamin Spining; the first 2-1/2 pages contain the deed, dated December 30, 1771, by which the property, which De Hart had purchased at auction from the estate of a debtor, is transferred to De Hart He was a member of the Congress in 1774 and 1775 and helped draft the new state constitution in 1776.3. NATHANIEL FOLSOM: Document Signed as president of a court of general sessions of the peace, November 17, 1789, Exeter, NH, 4.5" x 7", inlaid. Instructing the county treasurer to pay a bill from William Parker for record books. Folsom served in the French and Indian War and the Revolution; he was a member of the Congress in 1774, 1775, and from 1777 to 1780.4. BENJAMIN HAWKINS: Autograph Letter Signed and Free Frank on integral address leaf, February 4, 1793, 1-1/2 pages, 10" x 8". To Benjamin Trumbull, regarding a volume on North Carolina history. Hawkins was one of the first U.S. Senators from North Carolina; he would later spend 20 years as U.S. agent to the Creeks and general superintendent of all Indian tribes south of the Ohio.5. WILLIAM HEMSLEY: Autograph Letter Signed, July 14, 1793, Queen Anns County, Maryland, 2-1/4 pages, 9.75" x 7.75", with integral address leaf. To Edward Lloyd, who also served in the Congress, about a family visit and a delicate social situation. Hemsley served from 1782 to 1784.6. JAMES KINSEY: Autograph Letter Signed, August 28, 1788, no place, 11" x 8.5". To Charles Jervis in Philadelphia, discussing legal actions relating to some land. Kinsey served in the Congress in 1774 and 1775. He was chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1789 to 1803.7. SAMUEL WARD, JR.: Partly-printed Document Signed, October 19, 1784, Newport, RI, 4" x 6.5", inlaid. A receipt for approximately £5 for interest due him on two Rhode Island notes. Ward was the son of a colonial governor and Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. He saw distinguished Revolutionary service at Quebec, Morristown, Newport, and elsewhere.(7 pieces)
	56 Autographs/C: CALVIN COOLIDGE. Typed Letter Signed "Calvin Coolidge" as Governor, on official lette Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 CALVIN COOLIDGE. Typed Letter Signed "Calvin Coolidge" as Governor, on official letterhead, embossed with a cobalt blue and gold seal, June 15, 1920, Boston, 10.5" x 7.25", Extremely Fine. to Mr. J. Walter Mullen, expressing thanks for Mullen's congratulations, and adding, "I know I shall have your support in all patriotic service." Coolidge had just been chosen as the Republican party's nominee for vice president. The signature is exceptionally large. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope. Also, a Document Signed, "Calvin Coolidge," as Governor, August 27, 1919, Boston, 19" x 12", Extremely Fine. Appointing Horace I. Bartlett as notary public. (3 pieces)
	57 Autographs/C: JAMES FENIMORE COOPER, American Novelist. Envelope Free Franked, "J. Fenimore Cooper" Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 JAMES FENIMORE COOPER, American Novelist. Envelope Free Franked, "J. Fenimore Cooper" at lower left and also addressed in Cooper's hand, with Jan 2 [no year] Cooperstown N.Y. cancellation and "Free" stamp at upper right, 3.25" x 5.25', Very Fine. The tan envelope is missing the top backflap, there are trivial edge nicks at left edge, and a small toned spot, not affecting the strong signature.
	58 Autographs/C: Photograph Signed By Four Russian Cosmonauts Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 (COSMONAUTS), GAGARIN, G. TITOV, NIKOLAYEV & POPOVICH. Autographed black and white Photograph Signed in Russian, by all four Russian Cosmonauts, 6" x 4", Choice Extremely Fine. A very handsome photo showing each of them together in their dress uniforms. A scarce item, ready for framing and display.
	59 Autographs/C: Photograph Signed By Gagarin And Six Other Cosmonauts Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 (COSMONAUTS). Black and white glossy Photograph Signed by seven cosmonauts in Cyrillic script, "Gagarin," "Titov," "Nikolayev," "Popovich," "Tereshkova," "Yegorov," and "Bykovsky," 8.75" x 11.75", Choice Very Fine. Upper corners have minor creasing, not touching the autographs, which are signed in the lower white border; three autographs, including Gagarin's, are signed in pink ink; the others are signed in blue ink. An excellent display piece.The photo includes Yuri Gagarin, who became the first person in space on April 12, 1961; Valentina Tereshkova, who became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963; Gherman Titov made the second space flight in August 1961; in August 1962 Pavel Popovich took part in the world's first group space flight, as did Andrian Nikolayev; and in June 1963, Valery Bykovsky set an endurance record of five days in space that would last for two years. Boris Yegorov was the first medical doctor to make a space flight, as a member of the first Voskhod in October 1964.
	60 Autographs/C: George Custer Signature As Major General Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 GEORGE A. CUSTER Signature cut from a document, "G A Custer" written on a line above a printed "Commanding," and "Major General" written in another hand, 1.5" x 4", Very Fine. Printed on the back is "By command of Maj. Gen. P.H. Sheridan. [Signed.] George Lee, A.A.G." Custer received the rank of Major General U.S. Volunteers on April 15, 1865. This signature is probably from around that time, since his commission was revoked after the war and he reverted to the title of Captain until July 28, 1866, when he was appointed Lt. Col. of the 7th U.S. Cavalry. A choice example, being exceptionally large and boldly signed in dark brown ink.
	61 Autographs/D: Rare Clarence Darrow Legal Archive Start Price: 4,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 10,000.00 CLARENCE DARROW; Renowned Trial Lawyer and Social Activist. An archive of seven Clarence Darrow items, including two Autograph Letters Signed, a Typed Letter Signed, a letter written for Darrow by his wife while he was in the hospital, Darrow's autobiography, Inscribed and Signed, and Darrow's biography by Irving Stone, with a partial check signed by Darrow. The letters in this section were written by Clarence Darrow in 1906 and 1907, in the midst of one of the most fascinating criminal trials in American history. It involved a long and violent labor dispute between the Western Federation of Miners, which included most of the metalliferous workers in the mines of the West, and the Western Mine Owners' Association. Fifteen years of union bombings and murders, and of mine owner intimidation and greed culminated in the bombing death of former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg on December 30, 1905. Radical union leader Bill Haywood was accused of ordering the assassination. Clarence Darrow, America's most renowned defense attorney, agreed to defend Haywood in a case which attracted national attention. The letters offered here are written to John Wourms, an Idaho lawyer who assisted Darrow with the defense. A rare archive of Darrow material, related to one of the most widely publicized trials in American history. (7 items)(1) Autograph Letter Signed, "C S Darrow," March 31, (1906), on Savoy Hotel letterhead, Denver, Colorado, 9.5" x 6", Extremely Fine. In part: "...returning in about two weeks to look up some matters for the case. Have you found any thing along the lines of what I suggested, this is most important if it can be done. If it can not please see if there is any danger of being contradicted if we get any such evidence...Tell the stenographer to send the bill...to W[estern] Fed[eration of Miners]...." Darrow was at Western Federation headquarters in Denver to gather evidence for the case.(2) Autograph Letter Signed, "C.S. Darrow," October 9 (1906), on hotel stationery from The New Willard, Washington, D.C., 1-1/3 pages, 6.5" x 5", Very Fine. In part: "My Dear Wourms, I am here to argue the Habeus Corpus case which is supposed to come up....Please keep me posted about prospects of other case - by wire if necessary...." Minor ink smudging. For two days after writing this letter, on October 10 and 11, 1906, Darrow would argue before the U.S. Supreme Court that William D. Haywood and two other defendants, had been illegally brought to Idaho to face charges that they had murdered the former governor of Idaho. On December 3, 1906, the Supreme Court, with one dissension, ruled that the arrest and forcible removal of the union leaders did not violate their constitutional rights.(3) Typed Letter Signed, "C S Darrow," January 29, 1907, on Darrow, Masters & Wilson letterhead, Chicago, 11" x 8.5", Very Fine. In part: "...I think the longer we can put off the Adams case the better...I feel that if Adams is not tried before the others he never will be tried, no matter how they come out...put it off as long as you can...I will come on a wire. I presume that you will see Mr. Richardson...I will be ready on command from you and him...." Steve Adams had made a confession relevant to the Haywood case, which he later recanted. The state then made another accusation against Adams, trying to scare him into testifying against Haywood. Darrow's defense of Adams resulted in a hung jury.(4) A 2+ page letter dated October 10 (1907), written by Darrow's wife for him, while he was in the hospital with mastoiditus: "It will be out of the ? for me to try the Adams case for 5 or 6 weeks...I am still in the hospital....I am sure that Judge [Fremont] Woods will put it over the term if necessary. Then, too, this case is still uncertain, and of course the Adams case will not be set to conflict with it....I will have the Rathdrum lawyers fully advised. Will give you full notice for getting witnesses...." The state decided to retry Steve Adams in Rathdrum, Idaho, but this second trial also ended in a hung jury. (5) Autobiography Inscribed and Signed, "To my good friend John Wourms / A companion and soldier in an important campaign / With the affection of Clarence Darrow," no date, no place, Fine. The book is, "The Story Of My Life" (Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1932, 465 pages). The gold-stamped, blue cloth covers are worn, and the edges are rubbed; the pages are toned but intact. John Wourms (1871-1945), to whom the book is inscribed, was a lawyer who lived in Wallace, Idaho. Darrow mentions Wourms in his autobiography several times with affection. At one point, referring to the Haywood trial, he writes, "...of all the lawyers in that case, John Wourms and I are the only ones still alive." Darrow boldly penned and signed his inscription in black ink on the half-title page.(6&7) A partial Check Signed "C.S. Darrow," 1925, mounted into the front cover of "Clarence Darrow For The Defense, A Biography By Irving Stone," Signed "Irving Stone" on one of the inside flyleaves. The book was published by Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., New York, 1941, 570 pages; covers are blue with black print; some looseness at spine and lightly toned pages; otherwise, Fine.
	62 Autographs/D: WILLIAM R. DAY, Supreme Court Justice. Three Checks Signed, "William R. Day," all dra Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 WILLIAM R. DAY, Supreme Court Justice. Three Checks Signed, "William R. Day," all drawn on the City National Bank in Canton, Ohio, and dated 1888, 1891, and 1896, 2.75" x 7.75", Extremely Fine. Stamp cancellations lightly touch the signatures on all three checks. Day served as McKinley's Secretary of State from April 26 to August 26, 1898, during which time he oversaw the negotiations between the United States and Spain, then served on the U.S. commission which negotiated the terms of peace. He was appointed to the Supreme Court by Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. (3 items)
	63 Autographs/D: Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 HENRY DEARBORN, Revolutionary War General, Congressman, U.S. Secretary of War. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Dearborn," as Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson, 3 pages, May 18, 1808, (Washington), 9.75" x 8", Very Good. A long, warm letter to his daughter, Julia, discussing a trip she took with her family, her mother's health, etc., and "...I never was more homesick in my life than I am at present, one month more, and I hope to set out, and I most ardently hope I may never again while I live, be long absent from my dear wife & children...the President [Thomas Jefferson], Mr. Madison & wife are gone home, Mr. & Mrs. [Albert] Gallatin will remain here all summer..." Damp stain affects 1.5"-2" of margin on all three pages, with most affected words being legible; page three has some small areas of paper loss at right edge, affecting three words. Dearborn's signature is also affected by the stain, but is legible; otherwise, very boldly written in dark brown ink. Docket reads, "My dear Father/ 1808. "
	64 Autographs/D: EDWARD DODD, Cartoonist; Creator of "Mark Trail." Original 3-panel Comic Strip of "Ma Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 EDWARD DODD, Cartoonist; Creator of "Mark Trail." Original 3-panel Comic Strip of "Mark Trail" Signed by the artist, "Ed Dodd," with an inscription, June 23, 1961, no place, 7" x 23", Very Fine. Syndicated by Hall; stamped "May 16, 1961" on the verso. On April 15, 1946, Dodd pioneered the environmentalist kind of strip by starting "Mark Trail." Upon Dodd's retirement in 1979, the strip was continued by Jack Elrod. A classic comic strip.
	65 Autographs/D: JAMES DOOLITTLE, RICHARD NIXON, & BARRY GOLDWATER. Lot of 4 items. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 JAMES DOOLITTLE, RICHARD NIXON, & BARRY GOLDWATER. Lot of 4 items. 1. Signed Dinner Program, "J.A. Doolittle," in blue ballpoint pen, on "Testimonial Dinner Program" sponsored by the Goldwater-Miller Campaign Committee, October 1, 1964, Montgomery County, MD, 7.25" x 5.75", Extremely Fine. 2. Photograph Signed, "Dick Nixon," in blue ballpoint pen, on inside page of "Lincoln Centennial Dinner" program, sponsored by the Republican State Central Committee, Maryland, June 9, 1964, 10" x 8", Extremely Fine. 3. Typed Letter Signed, "Barry Goldwater," in dark blue fountain pen, August 18, 1964, on United States Senate letterhead, Washington, DC, 10.5" x 8", along with original envelope, Choice Near Mint. 4. Political pamphlet, "HORACE GREELEY, 'THE CHAPPAQUA SAGE'", c. 1872, 8 pages, 8.75" x 5.5", Very Fine. Toned pages. Partisan tract against Horace Greeley, from the post-Civil War era. Overall, a good cross-section of political materials and signatures. (4 pieces)
	66 Autographs/E: Signed First Edition Amelia Earhart Biography Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 AMELIA EARHART. Book Signed, "Amelia Earhart," in black ink on the first free end page of her biography, "The Fun of It," 1st edition, 1932, Brooklyn, NY: Braunworth & Co., Inc., hardbound cloth, 218 pages, with 78 RPM original recording in pocket inside back cover of book, Fine. The first two endpapers are wrinkled and have slight tears (repairable with archival tape), but the wrinkles and tears are away from the very fine autograph of Amelia Earhart. Also includes terrific black and white photos of Earhart and comrades. Aside from the valuable signature and the interesting biography, the 78 RPM record is a choice item to collect!Amelia Earhart (1898-1937) was the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane. Lost and never found during her final flight, she represents one of America's most famous mysteries.
	67 Autographs/E: "George Eastman" Financial Document Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 GEORGE EASTMAN, Kodak Camera Inventor. Typed Document Signed, "Geo Eastman," in black fountain pen ink, April 23, 1931, no place (NY), 11" x 8.5", Very Fine. A receipt for securities received, "to be deposited with the New York Trust Company, as trustee in accordance with escrow agreement..." Rare signed document, with large, expressive signature over 4" in length. Folds, light toning, pencil notations in margins.
	68 Autographs/E: Thomas Edison Autograph Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 650.00 THOMAS EDISON, American Inventor and Manufacturer. Autograph Note Signed "Edis" on tan, lined paper, in pencil, no date, no place, 8" x 5", Very Fine. Written to Payne, a lab technician, the message probably refers to Edison's work on the iron-alkaline storage battery. In full: "Payne See me about laying up the Cells now on test Edis." Minor edge tears. In 1901, Edison's strong interest in producing storage batteries was carried out by his building of a large factory in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Over the next 25 years, he increased his battery production, helped by government contracts during World War I. This Edison item was probably written in the early 1920s.
	69 Autographs/E: "Thos A Edison" Signed Envelope Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 THOMAS EDISON. Envelope Signed "Thos A Edison," postmarked Greenfield, Mich, Oct. 21, 1929, 3.5" x 6.5", Fine. The envelope commemorates the "National Air Tour To Ford Airport Oct. 21, 1929." Some soiling and minor staining. A cancellation over the stamps says, "Edison Celebration Light's Golden Jubilee 1879-1929." The stamps have been removed and replaced rather poorly, which is explained by a note on the back of the envelope: "These stamps were taken off cover in Grand Rapids, Mich. when being photographed for October 1939 issue of Consumers Power News. The printer couldn't photograph a U.S. stamp...." A fine example of Edison's signature.
	70 Autographs/E: "Dwight D. Eisenhower" As Supreme Allied Commander Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, 34th President of the United States. Free Frank Signature as Censor, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," while Supreme Commander of Allied Forces, on an envelope addressed to Mrs. Eisenhower at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., with manuscript "Free" and postmarked May 15, 1944, Washington, D.C., 3-7/8" x 3-1/4", Very Fine. Stamped "Passed by Examiner." The flap bears the imprint "Supreme Headquarters, ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, Office of the Supreme Commander." Eisenhower's signature as Supreme Allied Commander is very desirable.
	71 Autographs/E: Ike Thanks The House For Support Of His Korean Peace Efforts Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Typed Letter Signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as President, on White House letterhead, February 12, 1953, 8.75" x 7", Choice Very Fine. Eisenhower, who had been in the White House just over three weeks, writes to Speaker of the House of Representatives Consuelo N. Bailey: "I have read with gratitude the certified copy of Joint House Resolution No. 6 adopted by the General Assembly of Vermont. This assurance of confidence and support in the efforts for peace is deeply gratifying. Each member of the House of Representatives has my heartfelt thanks and appreciation." As promised during the presidential campaign, Eisenhower had gone to Korea in December 1952 to revive the stalled peace talks. A demilitarized zone at the 38th parallel was agreed to in July 1953. Bold black signature.
	72 Autographs/E: DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Black and white Photograph Signed, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," no d Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. Black and white Photograph Signed, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," no date, no place, 7" x 5", Fine. A waist-length portrait of Ike in a business suit. Photographer's imprint, "Chase Washington" is at lower right, and a stamp on the back says that the photo cannot be reproduced without the consent of Chase News Photo. Minor scrapes to photo, and the ink in the signature is uneven, but clearly legible. Signed in black ink by Eisenhower's left shoulder.
	73 Autographs/E: Ike's Doodle Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER). Pencil sketch by President Eisenhower, drawn during one of his Cabinet meetings, 5.5" x 5.75", Extremely Fine. Someone has written the date "3-4-58" below the sketch. Howard Barney McCray acquired several of Ike's "doodles" from his grandfather, the Honorable Jack Z. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was Congressman from California, starting in 1939. He served as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture in the Eisenhower administration, followed by four years in the White House as Special Administrative Assistant to President Eisenhower, his primary function being the Congressional liaison between the White House and Congress. As such, Anderson was required to attend all Cabinet meetings. The President would sometimes doodle during the discussions, then slip them under the large blotter at his place. Mr. Anderson would retrieve the doodles after the meetings. This is one of those doodles. We are told that this information is documented at the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, Kansas and that the museum has photostats of the doodles.
	74 Autographs/E: Queen Mother Elizabeth's Checkbook & Register Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 ELIZABETH, Consort of George VI and Mother of Elizabeth II. Checkbook with register belonging to the Queen Mother, as Queen and Queen Mother, 6" x 2.5", Very Fine. The checkbook originally contained 24 checks (none present), which were written over a period of nine years, from 1948-56. The register and the check stubs are written in the Queen's hand. Six of the checks were made out to "The King" and one to "Princess Elizabeth." Another notation is for "The King's Thoroughbred Stud." Other recipients of the Queen's checks included Lady Carew Pole, Lady Jean Rankin, Lady Katharine Seymour, and the Duke of Beaufort. The amounts of the checks varied from £55 to £10,000. No checks were written after May 1951 until February of 1955, during which time George VI died (1952) and Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. The checkbook has brown paper covers with marbled end papers; there is a one-inch split at spine. Notations are neatly written in black ink.Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon had married George, Duke of York and second son of George V, in 1923. Upon the abdication of Edward VII in 1936, George succeeded to the throne as George VI and Elizabeth became Queen. They had two children, Elizabeth and Margaret. We are told that the provenance of this checkbook is from Princess Margaret's son David, Viscount Luiley. It is a true royalty rarity. Absolutely Unique!
	75 Autographs/E: Ralph Waldo Emerson Autograph Letter Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 RALPH WALDO EMERSON, American Essayist and Poet; Leading Figure in the Transcendentalist Movement. Autograph Letter Signed, "R.W. Emerson", 1-3/4 pages, October 19, 1845, Concord, 9.75" x 8", Choice Fine. To lawyer and congressman Harrison Gray Otis Blake: "I am much gratified by the strong kindness which you still show after many years. It would give me pleasure to bring my lectures to you & to your friends at Worcester--if all the obstacles can be surmounted--for I flatter myself I shall have much to say. In regard to terms; the people of Lowell have proposed to me to repeat my Course there & they are to give me Twenty Five dollars for each lecture,--say six lectures. If this is not too much money for the work, they may pay me as much at Worcester. But I think it best to leave an entire discretion in your hands. If you think it desireable that I should come, you shall fix the terms in the best manner to secure such an audience as you want, and if my share of money is less, I shall be contented." A Unitarian minister from 1829, Emerson began to give lectures in the U.S. and abroad, drawn from the "Journals" which he had been keeping for years. His two volumes of "Essays" (1841, 1844) assured his international reputation. In 1845, he gave a series of talks on "Representative Men"--possibly the above-mentioned course. His home in Concord became the center of the Transcendentalist movement. The letter has several folds, with some fold reinforcement, none of which affects the text or signature, which is on the second page. With attached integral address leaf.
	76 Autographs/F: "Wm G. Fargo" Document Start Price: 330.00Estimate: 550.00 - 600.00 WILLIAM G. FARGO, Co-Founder of American Express Company. American Express Stock Certificate Signed "Wm G. Fargo" as President, February 4, 1881, New York, 8" x 11.5", Extremely Fine. The attractive certificate for 5 shares is printed in orange and black, with a small round vignette of a dog in the center. A cancellation hole is near the left margin, and a purple cancellation stamp at left of center, both far from the signature. Scarce.
	77 Autographs/F: Rare "Millard Fillmore" Letter As Vice President Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 MILLARD FILLMORE, 13th President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed "Millard Fillmore" as Vice President, May 26, 1849, Buffalo, 7" x 4.25", Extremely Fine. To Joseph Slocum: "For reasons which I can not now explain I can not at present give any recommendation to any of the Cabinet but I have added my certificate to Mr. Moxon's letter, which was hardly necessary, & herewith return it." As Taylor's Vice President, Fillmore was largely ignored, taking no part in shaping the cabinet or formulating policy. On July 10, 1850, Taylor died in office and Fillmore was sworn in as President. A rare letter written as Vice President. Accompanied by a 22¢ stamp featuring Fillmore.
	78 Autographs/F: Millard Fillmore Free Frank Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 MILLARD FILLMORE. Pale blue Envelope Free Franked, "M. Fillmore," as President, in purple ink, with circular black "WASHINGTON FREE" postmark, (the date is illegible), and addressed to a "Dr. Foneiden - Hospital Baltimore, 3" x 5.25", Choice Very Fine. The doctor who received the note wrote on the verso, "Autograph of Miss Dix and President Fillmore. John Foneiden." An extremely rare Free Frank as President.
	79 Autographs/F: Florida Territory Bond Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 (FLORIDA TERRITORY). A $1,000 Bond for the Territory of Florida Signed, ""Jno H. Eaton" as Governor, January 31, 1835, Tallahassee, 14" x 10.5", Choice Extremely Fine. This 6% double bond was issued by the Territory of Florida to borrow funds to set up various banks, among them the Southern Life Insurance Company, the Bank of Pensacola, and the Union Bank. All of the banks failed, and left the bonds unpaid. Florida repudiated them and the U.S. Congress acquiesced to this conduct. The second part of the bond, issued by the Phenix Bank of New York, was occasioned by the fact that the Bank had bought all the bonds and wished to re-discount them by selling them in Europe, where the purchasers insisted upon payments of interest being made in England and elsewhere. John Eaton, the governor of Florida Territory, served as Andrew Jackson's first secretary of war from 1829-1831, but resigned when his wife was socially ostracized (it was rumored that she had an affair with Eaton while her first husband was still alive, causing one of the major scandals of Jackson's administration; Jackson fired his entire cabinet and posted Eaton to Florida as Governor). The bond was also issued against the backdrop of the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), in which the United States spent more than $20 million and sent more than 200,000 troops against 3,000 to 5,000 Seminole warriors. The duplicity of the U.S. government was exemplified by the capture of Osceola, whose warriors had defeated U.S. troops in several battles; in 1837, General Thomas Jesup called for Osceola to meet under a flag of truce to discuss peace, then ordered Osceola's capture and imprisonment.
	80 Autographs/F: (WILLIAM FLOYD AND GENERAL NATHANIEL WOODHULL). Manuscript Document, 12.5" x 4" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (WILLIAM FLOYD AND GENERAL NATHANIEL WOODHULL). Manuscript Document, 12.5" x 4", (for the southern portion of Brookhaven, L.I.), no date, no place, c. 1760-1770, Choice Fine. Being a rough list of taxes due from various heads of households in the village, including Signer of the Declaration of Independence William Floyd, and General Nathaniel Woodhull, who was president of the New York Provincial Congress and who died of wounds suffered at the Battle of Long Island in 1776. Both appear to be wealthy men, with Floyd incurring taxes of £3.11.3, and Woodhull of £2.14.4, while the average land owner was charged around a shilling or two. Folds, toning and some edge chips. An interesting fiscal document.
	81 Autographs/F: GERALD R. FORD. Glossy black and white Photographic Print Signed and Inscribed Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 GERALD R. FORD. Glossy black and white Photographic Print Signed and Inscribed, "To Relda, with warmest regards, Gerald R. Ford," in black felt-tip pen, no date, no place, 8" x 10", Extremely Fine. Ford is pictured with two women and a man, probably political supporters.
	82 Autographs/F: GERALD R. FORD. Color Postcard of the White House Signed, "Gerald Ford" in blue felt- Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 GERALD R. FORD. Color Postcard of the White House Signed, "Gerald Ford" in blue felt-tip pen, no date, no place, Choice Mint. Verso has a large 15¢ color stamp of the White House.
	83 Autographs/F: "Orville Wright" and "Henry Ford" Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 ORVILLE WRIGHT & HENRY FORD. Envelope celebrating "Wright Day" and Signed "Orville Wright" vertically down the left edge, and "Henry Ford" to the left of the pictured airplane, 4.25" x 9.5", Choice Very Fine. Postmarked Greenfield, Mich, Apr 16, 1938, 5 P.M. on the front, and Dearborn, Mich., with the same date and 8:30 P.M. on the verso. The tan air mail envelope marks the 71st anniversary of the First Plant Built Bicycle Shop, as well as the 20th anniversary of National Air Mail Week. The postmasters of the city of Detroit and of Dearborn, Michigan also signed. A very desirable and extremely rare item.
	84 Autographs/F: 1742 German Text Printing by Benjamin Franklin Start Price: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN). Rare 1742 printing of a German tract by Benjamin Franklin. "Grundliche An-und Aufforderung an die Ehmalig erweckte hier und dar zerstreuete Seelen dieses Landes, in oder ausser Paretheyen, zur Neuen Umfassung, Gliedlicher Veringung, ein Gebets-Gemeinschaft...," 7.5" x 5.75", 14 pages plus several blank leaves, Choice Extremely Fine. Bound in a lovely 20th Century red levant morocco with gilt lettering on the cover and spine, and gilt ornamentation around the edges. Printed in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin, who is famous not only for his statesmanship, but also for his fine print works. This example is in excellent condition, with nice, embossed printing and fresh paper. The binding shows some scuffing and light wear, but the contents are unaffected. Franklin imprints are highly desirable and this rare German printing is no exception.
	85 Autographs/F: John C. Frémont Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 JOHN C. FREMONT, American Explorer, Army Officer, And Politician. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.C. Frémont," Sunday afternoon (no date), no place (Washington), 8" x 5", Choice Very Fine. To the wife of his friend General Townsend. Frémont writes that he has "...been ill in Washington with the worst cold I have ever had and narrowly escaped pneumonia. Tomorrow I will try to get in to see you and report progress at Washington and in myself." Extremely clean. Frémont led expeditions into Oregon territory, reaching California on the third one. He played a prominent part in conquering California during the Mexican War and was appointed military governor of California by R.F. Stockton. Caught in the middle of a quarrel between Stockton and Stephen W. Kearny, Frémont was arrested by Kearny for mutiny and insubordination. After being court-martialed at Washington and convicted (Jan. 1848), during which time this letter may have been written, Fremont's penalty was remitted by President Polk. Fremont went on to lead other expeditions and to serve as one of the first two U.S. senators from California, as well as the first Republican presidential candidate (1856). He fought in the Civil War but was the subject of controversy and resigned in 1862. He lost his fortune in railroad ventures and was saved from poverty by his wife, Jesse Benton Fremont's writings, by his appointment as governor of the Territory of Arizona (1878-83), and by the restoration of his rank as major general with retired pay. An important and controversial figure.
	86 Autographs/F: British Admiral "James Douglas" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 (FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR), SIR JAMES DOUGLAS, British Admiral. Letter Signed "James Douglas," May 5, 1762, "Dublin in Port Royal harbour," 2 pages, 12" x 7.5", Extremely Fine. Douglas, who had been instrumental in British victories at Dominica in 1761 and at Martinique on February 15, 1762, writes to "Your Excellency." In part: "...I am just arrived on this Command, and have enquired, whether there were any of the subjects of the States taken by the ships of War...no more than six, who were found in vessels that made resistance...as for the free Negroes & Mulattoes...I cannot find there are any, but hear there has been several of that Colour, slaves, condemned in our Courts with the vessels...seized ...going to or coming from the French Ports...[I] am...sorry to...inform your Excellency that at Curacao & Statia, the subjects of the States not only supplying our Enemys with Provisions, and all sorts of Stores, but...carring off the Produce...in armed Sloops that sail in numbers together...and have actually insulted & attacked the Merlin...and taken two Brigantines...and used the men in a most cruel manner....a thing so repugnant to the Treatys subsisting betwixt His Britannick Majesty & the States General...." Much more interesting content. The "States" referred to here are the States General of the United Provinces of the Low Countries, ruled by William V, Prince of Orange, and possibly the recipient of this letter. James Douglas had a long and distinguished service in the Royal Navy; he was made admiral in 1782.
	87 Autographs/G: Extremely Rare "Carlo Gambino" Signed Check Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 650.00 CARLO GAMBINO, Head of New York Crime Family Partly-printed Check Signed, "Carlo Gambino," April 29, 1963, New York, 3" x 8.25", Choice Extremely Fine. Check No. 2145, engraved "S.G.S. Associates/141 East 44th Street/New York 17, N.Y." and paid on The Chase Manhattan Bank to Piccadilly Ticket Service for $112. Perforated cancellation; slight show-through from stamped cancellation on verso, not affecting signature. The check is cosigned by George Schiller. Gambino signed in black ink. S.G.S. Associates was a legitimate business formed in 1956 to act as consultants in labor and public relations. Gambino died of natural causes in 1974. He is considered by many to have been the most powerful Mafia boss ever in this country.
	88 Autographs/G: JAMES A. GARFIELD, 20th President of the United States. Free Frank Signed, "J.A. Garf Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 JAMES A. GARFIELD, 20th President of the United States. Free Frank Signed, "J.A. Garfield" as a member of Congress, 3.25" x 5.75", Very Fine. Addressed in Garfield's hand to Mrs. M.V. Dahlgren in Washington, with circular red "WASHINGTON D.C. FREE JUN 4" postmark. The envelope is engraved "House of Representatives" and "M.C." below the free frank. Light toning. Suitable for display.
	89 Autographs/G: Two Lawmen and An Outlaw Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 PAT GARRETT, MELVIN PURVIS, & COLE YOUNGER. Signatures of two lawmen and an outlaw: (1) Signature cut from a document, "P.F. Garrett," beneath another signature, on ruled paper, written in pencil, no date, no place, 1-3/4" x 4-1/2", Extremely Fine. As sheriff of Lincoln County, New Mexico, Pat[rick] Floyd Garrett became famous for killing Billy the Kid in 1881. (2) Signature, "Melvin Purvis," on a 1-1/2" x 4-1/2" piece of light tan paper, no date, no place, Extremely Fine. Purvis gained fame as the FBI agent who gunned down John Dillinger outside Chicago's Biograph Theater on July 22, 1934. (3) Signature, "Cole Younger," in blue ink, on the back of a 1-3/4" x 5-1/2" piece of paper cut from a legal document appointing someone guardian of some minors, no date, no place, Extremely Fine. Cole Younger and his brothers rode with Jesse James. Cole, along with James and Robert Younger, were captured in 1876 during an attempted bank robbery at Northfield, Minnesota, and they were sentenced to life imprisonment. Robert did in prison in 1889, but Cole and James were paroled in 1901. James committed suicide in 1902, but Cole, who was completely pardoned in 1903, returned to Missouri, where he lectured, traveled with a Wild West show, and worked at various jobs. Three signatures for the collector of the famous and the infamous. (3 items)
	90 Autographs/G: Revolutionary War-Date "Horatio Gates" Letter Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 HORATIO GATES, American Revolutionary War General. Revolutionary War-date Letter Signed, "Horatio Gates," as commander of the northern department, May 17, 1777, Albany, 1-1/2 pages, 13" x 8.5", Fine. To Brigadier General Danielson: "I had the Honour to receive your Letter of the 9th May, by the Bearer Colonel Leonard; and with pleasure Observe, that the General Assembly of Massachusetts Bay, have ordered the Northern Army to be reinforced with Fifteen Hundred militia from those under your command in the County of Hampshire. Iron potts, or Camp Kettles, which you tell me are in so much request, I am providing here, and shall be ready to supply the necessary number, upon the arrival of the Two Regiments at Albany, or Ticonderoga. If it is more convenient for One of the Regiments to go by Skeensboro, than by Albany, You will please to acquaint me by Letter, and I shall give directions to the Commissaries, to provide accordingly." In a postscript, Gates adds, "I desire you will push forward, all the Continental Troops, that may arrive at your Post from the Eastward." The document is toned, with marks from tape which was professionally removed, and has been backed with tissue for preservation, affecting one line of the closing; otherwise, legible, and Gates' signature is quite dark. An important letter, dealing with the American preparation for the impending invasion of the British army under Burgoyne. The two armies met in the late summer of 1777, and the Americans were victorious.
	91 Autographs/G: George II Autograph Letter As Prince of Wales Start Price: 1,020.00Estimate: 1,700.00 - 2,000.00 GEORGE II, King of England. Autograph Letter Signed "George P." as Prince of Wales, in French, September 26, 8 AM, c. 1714-1724, Stanford, 1-1/2 pages, 9" x 7", Fine. George comments on a number of domestic and foreign issues to a correspondent he addresses as "My lord." He acknowledges receipt of letters from Holland and expresses his anger upon learning of the failure of Sir F. Vom to accomplish his mission with the Czar (Peter the Great). George is afraid that this failure does not bode well for future sucess with Hanover. He is surprised at news about (Robert) Walpole and states that it would be a great loss for his family to lose the office of Stadtholder and to allow it to go to a family who would not give it up easily. He mentions his travel plans, than adds that he finds "this entire country" delightful, and he will tell "My lord" more about it when he next sees him. The ink varies in boldness but is completely legible. The integral leaf is inlaid. A candid letter, rich in political content. George II ruled from 1727-1760. He was 30 years old when his father, the elector of Hanover and a great grandson of James I of England, became George I of England. The younger George seems happy with his new country.
	92 Autographs/G: George III And Lord North Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 GEORGE III & LORD NORTH. Manuscript Document Signed "George R" as King, October 10, 1767, 14" x 9.25", Very Good. A King's Warrant to supplement half a year's salary for Judges of England and Wales, payable out of Stamp Duties. Lord North signed on the verso, as did Charles Jenkinson (1st Earl Liverpool) and Grafton. Lord North had just become Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons (following Lord Townsend's death the month before), and Jenkinson was Secretary at War during the Revolutionary War. This document mentions Stamp Duties a number of times to pay for this increase in salary. This particular stamp duty was limited to England and Wales, but it was from the same source as the hated Stamp Act which was passed in March 1765 and was the first direct tax against the colonies, triggering the formation of the "Sons of Liberty" and the Stamp Act Congress. The document has general toning and soiling; several edge chips and splits have been repaired with tape on the verso, not affecting any of the signatures, which are bold. There are three embossed revenue stamps in the left margin. A nice association of names and causes with the American Revolutionary War.
	93 Autographs/G: Rare "John Glover" Revolutionary War Document Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 JOHN GLOVER, Revolutionary War General. Revolutionary War-date Manuscript Document Signed "John Glover, B General," February 15, 1779, "in Camp," 12.5" x 15.5", Very Good. Entitled "a Pay Roll of Capt Daniel Barns Compy in the Battalion of Massachusetts Bay forces in the Services of the United States of America Commanded by Timo. Biglow Esqr. taken for the Month of Janry. 1779," listing the various members of the company and their pay. The document shows heavy wear and has totally separated at the vertical fold; there is some paper loss at the center horizontal fold, as well as a few other small areas of paper loss. There are large discolored patches and general toning and soiling. In spite of the overall condition of the document, Glover's signature is unaffected by most of these blemishes; it is boldly signed in dark brown ink. Also signed by Capt. Daniel Barns. Sold "as is" because of the condition. Still desirable because of the rarity of Glover's signature on a Revolutionary War document. Accompanied by an engraving of Glover. (2 items)Glover commanded the 14th Continental Regiment, attached to General Sullivan's brigade. The 14th was called the "amphibious regiment" or "Webfoot regiment" because it was made up almost entirely of fishermen. It manned the boats on the retreat from Long Island, and also manned the boats and led the advance across the Delaware River before the victory at Trenton (Dec. 25, '76). Glover was with Washington at Valley Forge, was appointed brigadier general in 1777, and took part in the campaign against Burgoyne; he conducted the prisoners to Cambridge. In 1778, he joined General Greene's division in New Jersey and was detached to Rhode Island under Sullivan. It was during this time that Glover signed the present document; in the spring of 1779, he succeeded Sullivan as commander of the Providence department. While stationed at West Point in 1880, Glover served on the court that sentenced Major André. Glover was also the owner of the "Hannah," the first vessel commissioned by General George Washington, on September 2, 1775, to sail under the authority of the Continental Congress.
	94 Autographs/G: Important Political Letter Quotes Lafayette Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 (LAFAYETTE) WILLIAM GORDON, Chaplain to the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts. Autograph Letter Signed, "William Gordon," June, 28, 1798, St. Neots, England, 14.5," x 9" Choice Fine. To Jedediah Morse in Boston, "The Father of American Geography" and father of Samuel F.B. Morse. William Gordon was a clergyman in America when the Revolution broke out. He took an active part in public measures and served as chaplain to the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts. In 1786 he returned to England and published his book on American independence, "History of the Rise, Progress and Establishment of the Independence of the United States." The letter has black ST. NEOTS straight-line cancels and a circle date stamp. Well written, with excellent content on the state of affairs in England and the United States. In part: "Last December 13th, Monsr. La Fayette forwarded me a letter...in answer to one I had sent him...he wrote as follows: 'To an incessant zeal in the cause of liberty & to an honest conduct in the Revolutions of America and France, I am to attribute the hatred and vengeance of those who want liberty to be crushed, instead of being spread...As to the Benevolent Interposition, I am greatly obliged to the constant exertions of the United States, their President, their Ambassadors and Consuls'... The praises bestowed by Tarleton on Buonaparte could not be very pleasing to the ministry... we are preparing to oppose the French in their proposed invasion...The enemy without threatening us with invasion, the bottomless Pitt swallowing up our substance, by tax upon tax...I do not wonder that your political affairs are in a critical situation...should true Americans, such as they were in my time when the Revolution, refuse complying with the requisitions made by the Alien & Sedition Act...it is evident that the President has abandoned his former sentiments of liberty, embraced by him, at the time of the Revolution, & if he becomes an apostate, I most sincerely wish he may be reduced to a private station, as soon as ever his four years are expired...I frequently remember the United States in my private prayers, begging that they may be preserved from disagreeble animosities..." Much more, and very clearly readable.
	95 Autographs/G: Scarce "Charles Goodyear" Signed Check Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 CHARLES GOODYEAR, American Inventor. Partly-printed Check Signed "Chas Goodyear" in brown ink, June 6, 1860, Washington, D.C., Bank of Metropolis, 2.25" x 6.25", Very Fine. Completed in manuscript, check is made payable to "Jas. A. Dorr" for $100, who has endorsed it on verso. Cut canceled at left and puncture canceled in the center, not affecting signature. Some smudging and fingerprinting of the ink is noted at the right side, but Goodyear's signature is clean and bold, over 3.5" in length. This check was signed shortly before Goodyear's death on July 1, 1860.
	96 Autographs/G: JAY GOULD, American Financier. Tan and black Stock Certificate Signed, "Jay Gould" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 JAY GOULD, American Financier. Tan and black Stock Certificate Signed, "Jay Gould" twice as President of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, December 10, 1881, New York, 8" x 11.75", Very Fine. Gould signs on the front of the stock certificate which certifies that "Jay Gould Prest Mo. Kans. & Tex Ry Co is the holder of Twelve thousand four hundred Shares of the Capital Stock" of the company. Hole cancellation affects part of Gould's last name. Gould signs the transfer of the stocks on the verso; only the tail of the "d" is touched by a hole cancellation.
	97 Autographs/G: "U.S. Grant" As "Secretary of War Ad Interim" Start Price: 1,050.00Estimate: 1,750.00 - 2,250.00 ULYSSES S. GRANT, 18th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed, "U.S. Grant" as Secretary of War ad interim, October 7, 1867, Washington, 10" x 8", Very Fine. Notifying Charles J. Johnson that he has been promoted to "First Lieutenant in the Fifteenth Regiment of Infantry." The promotion is contingent upon the "advise and consent" of the Senate at their next session. The document is toned and lightly soiled with archival fold repairs on verso. Grant signed boldly in dark brown ink. Grant held the position of Secretary of War for fewer than four months. President Andrew Johnson's removal of Secretary of War Stanton, without the consent of the Senate, precipitated impeachment proceedings against Johnson. Any document signed by Grant as Secretary of War is rare.
	98 Autographs/G: Unusual Print Signed "Ulysses S. Grant" Start Price: 1,080.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,000.00 ULYSSES S. GRANT. Print Signed, "Ulysses S. Grant" on the bottom of a large print, 15.5" x 11.5", undated, no place, Very Good. Framed under glass to an overall size of 21.75" x 17.5" in a classic, gilt and painted frame. Scattered foxing and wrinkles, torn at the bottom left and right, all well away from the signature. A very rare item, equivalent to a signed photograph.
	99 Autographs/G: "U.S. Grant" Check Signed As President Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 ULYSSES S. GRANT. Check Signed, "U.S. Grant" as President, November 30, 1869, Washington, D.C., 2.75" x 8", Extremely Fine. Drawn on the First National Bank of Washington, D.C. for $200.00, payable to Cash. The slash cancellation touches the signature, but is barely visible. Checks signed by Grant as President are very rare.
	100 Autographs/G: "U.S. Grant" Centennial Appointment Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 ULYSSES S. GRANT. Partly-printed Document Signed "U.S. Grant" as President, April 29, 1871, Washington, 11.25" x 18", Very Fine. A scarce Presidential appointment for David Atwood, a U.S. congressman from Wisconsin, as a commissioner on the Commission appointed by Congress "to provide for celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of American independence, by holding an international exhibition of arts, manufactures, and products of the soil and mine, in the City of Philadelphia...." Countersigned by Secretary of State Hamilton Fish. A nice display item, with minor pinholes at folds. The signatures of both Grant and Fish are quite bold.
	101 Autographs/G: HORACE GREELEY, Journalist and Newspaperman, Famous For "Go West Young Man." Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 HORACE GREELEY, Journalist and Newspaperman, Famous For "Go West Young Man." Manuscript Document Signed, "Horace Greeley" regarding a check from Benj. S. Hart, which was "Lost or Mislaid," May 21, 1850, New York, 5.5" x 8.5", Fine. Written in bold brown ink and having an excellent strong signature. Attached is what appears to be an an original newspaper clipping reporting that lost check!
	102 Autographs/H: (ALEXANDER HAMILTON). "An Oration Commemorative of the Late Major-General Alexander H Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 (ALEXANDER HAMILTON). "An Oration Commemorative of the Late Major-General Alexander Hamilton" delivered before the New York State Society of the Cincinnati by J.M. Mason, D.D., Pastor of the First Associate Reformed Church in New York, July 31, 1804, 40 pages, 9" x 5.5", Very Good. The minister laments," When Washington was taken, Hamilton was left--but Hamilton is taken, and we have no Washington. We have no such another man to die!...(H)e fell a victim, not to disease nor accident; not to the fortune of glorious warfare; but...to a custom which has no origin but superstition, no ailment but depravity, no reason but in madness... ah! what avails it to a distracted nation that Hamilton was murdered for a punctilio of honour?...Hamilton! we will cherish thy memory, we will embalm thy fame! Fare thee well, thou unparalleled man, farewell--for ever!" Exalted language. Bound by string, with an aged appearance and with staining throughout. Somewhat ragged around the edges; title page is torn, affecting "e" in "the"; the oration, however, is entirely legible.
	103 Autographs/H: WARREN G. HARDING, 29th President of the United States. Check Signed "W.G. Harding," Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 WARREN G. HARDING, 29th President of the United States. Check Signed "W.G. Harding," as president of the Harding Publishing, Co., October 27, 1909, Marion, Ohio. 3.25" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Drawn on The Marion County Bank for $96.07, payable to R.W. Brunskill. The check is engraved "The Marion Star, By W.G. Harding." Stamp and slash cancellations do not touch Harding's signature. Harding purchased the Marion Star, a floundering weekly paper, in 1884, for $300 and turned it into a successful daily paper.
	104 Autographs/H: 1777 Letter From Thomas Cushing To John Hancock With Fantastic Content About The Conti Start Price: 1,080.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,800.00 (JOHN HANCOCK) & THOMAS CUSHING. Autograph Letter Signed "Thomas Cushing" twice, as the Continental naval agent in Massachusetts, January 26, 1777, Boston, 13" x 11", Very Fine. Cushing, who was responsible for awarding contracts for construction of vessels and building up the Continental navy, writes to "The Hon John Hancock," President of the Continental Congress. In part: "...I yesterday drew a Bill...on yourself in favor of Mr. William Shattuck....for one Thousand Dollars, I cannot as yet get any money of the Agents Excepting a small matter from Cap Bradford....I have many People to pay off who want the money, and I know not where else to get it, I would apply to our Treasury for the loan of some, but it would be in vain, as the Treasury is almost, if not quite exhausted. Please send the dimensions of the ships immediately, as they will be wanted directly to determine in what manner to hew the Timber, no Iron is to be had here under Eighty pounds p[er] Ton, pray send a quantity immediately from Baltimore send also a quantity of Hemp if possible...I should be glad to be informed whether after the frigates whch I have built are compleatly fixed & gone to sea, I shall have any more to do with them....Will it not be as much as one man can do to take care of the prizes that are & may be taken by the armed vessells fixed out by order of Gen. Washington? As I have had the trouble of building these frigates at this very difficult time, and which the usual commission wch. Congress may allow will but poorly compensate...I should think it would be but right that I should be employed to supply them with ye Provisions...and also as Agent for ye prizes they may take...." After signing, Cushing writes more thoughts vertically, in the left margin, and signs again. He recommends Capt. Job Prince to command one of the ships to be built, and notes that Capt. Waters and Capt. Tucker, who are carrying this letter to Hancock, have served "in the Continental service by virtue of a commission from Genl Washington," and they are unsure where to go for new orders. Cushing recommends that a Marine Board be established at Boston, "consisting of a member or members from each of ye New England governments, vested with certain powers for...ordering and...Improving the Continental Ships...upon such voyages as shall most promote the Common Cause and most Effectually annoy the Enemy...Should there not be a magazene of stores provided for these ships & a proper yard filled with masts of all Dimensions for their use...." A seal tear affects words in five lines of the postscript, and there are a couple of tiny holes at fold junctions; otherwise, boldly penned and signed. Excellent content about the fledgling American navy.
	105 Autographs/H: Benjamin Harrison Civil War-Date Endorsement Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 BENJAMIN HARRISON, 23rd President of the United States. Autograph Endorsement Signed, "Benja Harrison / Col 70 Regt Ind Vol," on the lower portion of a letter datelined March 17, 1863, Gallatin, Tenn., Head Quarters 70th Ind Vols, in which Capt. Parker S. Carson, recommends promotions to fill vacancies caused by promotions in Co. G., 10" x 7.75", Very Fine. Harrison writes, "The above recommendations are approved by me and I request that the appointments may be made at once & notice of appointments sent forward." Light toning; blank integral leaf. Harrison served with the 70th Indiana Regiment from July 1862 to June 1865. For his part in the Atlanta campaign, Harrison was recommended for promotion to brigadier general by Major General Joseph Hooker, who cited Harrison's foresight, discipline, and fighting spirit. Civil War-date documents signed by Harrison are rare.
	106 Autographs/H: "Benj Harrison" Autograph Letter Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 BENJAMIN HARRISON, 23rd President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed "Benj Harrison" as U.S. Senator from Indiana, on official letterhead, February 22, 1886, Washington, D.C., 9.75" x 7.75". To Col. B.H. Grisom, Whipple Barracks, Arizona: "I do not feel like I had any such standing as to give me any special influence with the Administration in any Army appointments that are to be made. My letter in your behalf is already on file and will undoubtedly be considered by the Secretary and the President. I do not like to attempt to exercise any further influence in the matter." Although the letterhead is engraved at upper left, "Dictated To Stenographer," Harrison obviously felt strongly about this matter, and took pen to paper himself. Boldly penned and signed.
	107 Autographs/H: "Benj Harrison" Check Signed As President Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 BENJAMIN HARRISON. Check Signed "Benj Harrison" as President, and accomplished in his hand, May 4, 1889, Washington, D.C., 3" x 7.5", Very Fine. Drawn on the Columbia National Bank of Washington for $59, payable to Frank J. Tibbet, the pale blue check is engraved "Benj. Harrison" down the left margin. Stamp cancellation just touches the top of the "H" in "Harrrison." Checks signed by Harrison as President are rare.
	108 Autographs/H: BENJAMIN HARRISON. White House-engraved Card Signed, "Benj Harrison," no date (1889-1 Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 BENJAMIN HARRISON. White House-engraved Card Signed, "Benj Harrison," no date (1889-1892), no place, 3.75" x 4.75", Extremely Fine. Accompanied by a "Souvenir Inaugural Ball March 4, 1889," 9.5" x 7.5", tied with a blue ribbon at left edge, and, on the back cover, a raised gilt eagle holding an "E Pluribus Unum" banner, perched on a red, white, and blue flag; some toning and soiling; stains in two corners of back cover. Interior holds engravings of Harrison and Levi Morton, and a patriotic engraving with Washington, D.C. in the background, and a listing of the Executive Committee below; overall Fine. (2 items)
	109 Autographs/H: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 19th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Sig Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 RUTHERFORD B. HAYES, 19th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed, "R. B. Hayes," as President, December 4, 1879, Washington, 10" x 8", Extremely Fine. Authorizing and directing "the Secretary of State to cause the Seal of the Unite States to be affixed to a warrant for the pardon of Samuel Bray." With integral docket leaf. Faint toning to upper third of page; some smudging to Hayes' signature; otherwise, clean and bright.
	110 Autographs/H: RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Rutherford B. Hayes," January 14, 1892 Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 RUTHERFORD B. HAYES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Rutherford B. Hayes," January 14, 1892, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio, 8.5" x 5.5", Very Fine. Written from retirement one year before his death to Mr. George E. Howe. In part: "Your letter and good wishes are fully reciprocated in this old House...I trust I may some time visit your institution, which is, I know, the gem of that class of good work. My 'chicks' are all well and doing well. No children could be a greater comfort to their parents and your friend of Auld Lang Syne...." Minor stain on verso does not show through; one small edge tear. Penned and signed in dark brown ink.
	111 Autographs/H: Revolutionary War Letter Signed "William Heath" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 WILLIAM HEATH, Major General under George Washington. Document Signed, "William Heath NY," October 6, 1777, Headquarters, Boston, 8.5" x 7.25", Very Good. To "Ebenezer Hancock Esqr. Deputy Pay Master General to the Forces of the United States of America," a pay warrant for "Messrs. John Skinner, Samuel Allyne, and Joseph Wordsworth" for expenses incurred while "Escorting Ebzr. Hancock Esqr. with a large sum of money from Connecticut to Boston... " At bottom left is "By His Honors Command, and underneath, "Seth Loring Secry." The expenses are outlined on verso; receipt of payment and docketing information are on an adjoining page. Paper missing in body of warrant and at right margin. Heavy toning down right margin affects signature, but it is easily legible. Heath was the last surviving major-general of the Revolution.
	112 Autographs/H: WILLIAM HEATH. Attractive Signature "W. Heath" on a 2.25" x 3.5" piece of laid paper Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 WILLIAM HEATH. Attractive Signature "W. Heath" on a 2.25" x 3.5" piece of laid paper, no date, no place, Choice Very Fine. Heath was a major general in the Continental Army. He was reprimanded by Washington for his handling of the attack on Fort Independence in 1777; he commanded the Eastern Department (1777-79) and in the Hudson Valley (1779-81). Heath was a member of the Massachusetts state convention that ratified the Federal Constitution and served as a state senator and a probate judge. He was the last surviving major-general of the Revolution.
	113 Autographs/H: Ernest Hemingway Proof Bronze Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 (ERNEST HEMINGWAY). Proof Bronze cast in Havana in 1999 by John Sommerville on the occasion of the centennial of Ernest Hemingway's birth. It is 12" in diameter and features a head of Hemingway, encircled with "Centennial Prize Hemingway 1899 1999." There are three of these in existence, one in Havana, one in Spain, and this one, in Mint condition.
	114 Autographs/H: "O H Holmes" Awaits His Supreme Court Confirmation Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, American Jurist. Autographed Letter Signed, "OW Holmes" as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, on official stationery, October 17, 1902, Boston, 8" x 5", Extremely Fine. The great jurist writes to "Vaughan," about his own upcoming appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. In part: "I am off to Chicago tomorrow for Monday & Tuesday, ret. Wednesday. The C[hief] .J[ustice] of the USSC writes to me that if the Senate shall have confirmed me before that time as he expects, he wants me to take the oath and my seat on Dec. 8th. I write to request that if there is anything to be done you had better attend to it without much delay...." Holmes did receive the confirmation and served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1902-1932. An excellent letter from Holmes, on the threshold of a long and distinguished career on the highest court in the land.
	115 Autographs/H: HERBERT HOOVER, 31st President of the United States. Photograph of a Charcoal Drawing Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 HERBERT HOOVER, 31st President of the United States. Photograph of a Charcoal Drawing Signed and Inscribed, "To George W. Sarane / With the Kind Regards of / Herbert Hoover," no date, no place, 9.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. Photo is from a 1933 drawing of Clarence R. Mattin. Light soiling around light borders, one crease slightly affecting image.
	116 Autographs/H: HERBERT HOOVER. Book Inscribed and Signed Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 325.00 HERBERT HOOVER. Book Inscribed and Signed, "To Prof J.C.L. Fisk / With the Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover," on the front end paper of his "The Challenge to Liberty," hardbound cloth with dust jacket, 212 pages, 8" x 5.75", Very Fine. Published in 1934 by Charles Scribner's Sons of New York and London. Minor rubbing to the original dust jacket; the binding is firm and the pages are clean. An interesting book, written after his Presidency and during the rise of totalitarianism in the world. Plenty of interesting insights here; for example, Hoover describes how political terms run in and out of vogue. In this book, the "conservative" Hoover (by today's standards) states that he is a "Liberal"!
	117 Autographs/H: HERBERT HOOVER. Typed Letter Signed, "Herbert Hoover," on personal stationery, August Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 HERBERT HOOVER. Typed Letter Signed, "Herbert Hoover," on personal stationery, August 26, 1949, The Waldorf-Astoria Towers, New York, 10.5" x 7", Very Fine. To Judge Edwin P. Shattuck of New York, thanking him for a birthday gift, and "I am further indebted to you for your generous contribution to the surprise gift to the Library." Although in retirement, Hoover was at this time chairman of the Commission on Organization of the Executive Branch of the Government (popularly called the Hoover Commission), which made 273 recommendations to streamline government, about two thirds of which were adopted. Some thinning to top half of paper from previous mounting. Bold black signature.
	118 Autographs/H: J. EDGAR HOOVER, Director of the F.B.I. Typed Letter Signed, "J.E. Hoover" Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00 J. EDGAR HOOVER, Director of the F.B.I. Typed Letter Signed, "J.E. Hoover", on Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, March 5, 1952, Washington D.C., 6.75" x 8", Fine. Signature in blue fountain-pen ink is 2.5" long. Accompanied by original, postmarked envelope from the F.B.I. General foxing, soiling, and wear to letter and envelope, but signature is clear. (2 pieces)
	119 Autographs/H: Stephen Hopkins Raises Recruits For The French and Indian War Start Price: 2,100.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 STEPHEN HOPKINS, Signer of the Declaration of Independence; Ten-Time Governor of Rhode Island; Author of the First Anti-Slavery Law in the United States. Document Signed "Step. Hopkins Gov'r" as Governor of Rhode Island, March 10, 1762, Providence, 12.5' x 8", Very Fine. To the Sheriff of the County of Bristol. In part: "Whereas His Excellency Major General [Jeffrey] Amherst...hath received His Majesty's Commands for compleating the Regular Regiments, serving in North America, by Recruits to be raised by the Several Provinces as is therein directed. In obedience to those commands General Amherst demands of this Colony one Hundred and Seventy eight effective Men for that Service; and desires me to lay this Demand before the General Assembly of this Colony, and to use my utmost Influence with them to come to Such Resolution as may effectually comply therewith. Therefore, this is in His Majesty's Name to command You immediately to give Notice to each of the Members of the General Assembly within your county, to meet together at the Court House in South Kingstown, on Tuesday the twenty third Day of this Instant March...in order to sit in General Assembly and take into consideration the aforementioned Demand of Gen'l Amherst...." On the verso, the Deputy Sheriff, Simeon Peck, states that he has notified each of the members of the General Assembly to be present as ordered. There are several tape repairs on the verso, which do not show through, and a few edge chips; the red wax seal at top left has transferred to a blank portion at lower left. Hopkins signed boldly in dark brown ink. The document has nice eye appeal and would display nicely.
	120 Autographs/H: Francis Hopkinson & William Bingham Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 FRANCIS HOPKINSON, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Partially printed Document Signed, "Fr. Hopkinson," as the Treasurer of Loans for the Continental Congress, dated March 8, 1779, for $120 to John Wharton, Choice About Uncirculated. The form is printed in light green and black ink and endorsed by Thomas Smith as Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office for Pennsylvania, in the amount of $120 against funds provided by a French Loan to America. Endorsed on the back by Wharton, with an additional handwritten authorization by the French Prime Minister to be paid to William Bingham (founder of the Bank of North America). Bingham signs on the back in bold brown ink as agent for Congress. A beautiful quality, colorful Revolutionary War financial document.
	121 Autographs/H: JULIA WARD HOWE. Letter Signed, "Julia Ward Howe," c. early 1900s, 7" x 4.5", two-pag Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 JULIA WARD HOWE. Letter Signed, "Julia Ward Howe," c. early 1900s, 7" x 4.5", two-page folio, Extremely Fine. Ward Howe writes to Mrs. Vaughan, asking her to be a patroness for a reading that will benefit the Armenian Relief Fund. The large signature is shaky, revealing Howe's advanced age; she would die in 1910 at the age of 91. Howe was active in the abolitionist, peace, and woman suffrage campaigns. She was the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters, but her greatest claim to fame was "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," which was published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1862.
	122 Autographs/H: Richard Howe Autograph Letter As Admiral Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 RICHARD HOWE, British Admiral; Commander-in Chief of the British Navy During the American Revolution. Autograph Letter Signed "Howe" on laid, watermarked paper, December 5, 1787, Admiralty, 8.25" x 7.5', Very Fine. Addressed to Rear Admiral Affleck: "I am favored with your Letter expressing your wishes that Lieut. Malock maybe appointed to the Command of a Cutter; and am sorry I cannot assure you when it maybe in my power to gratify your desires on that occasion." The integral address leaf is free franked "Howe" in the lower left corner. Address leaf has a brown circular postmark, "DEC 5 87" and the seal tear has been filled in. Light toning and soiling. Boldly written and signed in dark brown ink. Accompanied by an engraving of Howe. (2 items)
	123 Autographs/H: WILLIAM HULL, American General During the Revolution and the War of 1812. Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 WILLIAM HULL, American General During the Revolution and the War of 1812. Document Signed, "William Hull Justice of Peace," August 12, 1791, Middlesex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 2.5" x 7.25", Very Fine. Certifying that Abraham Tusler came before him and swore that a Letter of Attorney was his. Although originally part of a larger document, this part is complete in itself. During the American Revolution, Hull raised a company of soldiers and joined Washington's Army at Cambridge. During the War of 1812, he is primarily remembered for surrendering Detroit to the British.
	124 Autographs/H: Last Colonial Governor of Massachusetts Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 THOMAS HUTCHINSON, American Colonial Administrator; Last Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed Document Signed "T Hutchinson," as Judge of the Probate of Wills for Suffolk County, Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, July 1, 1763, Boston, 12" x 7.5", Very Fine. To George Metcalf of Wrentham, appointing him "Guardian unto Moses Adams a Minor above fourteen years of age son of Peter Adams junr...yeoman decd. his choice of you as Guardian having been signified to me...." The laid, watermarked paper is in good condition, with some minor archival repairs affecting one word. Boldly signed by Hutchinson in dark brown ink. Hutchinson had a long history of service to Massachusetts before going in exile to England in 1774, where he remained until his death. He was a member of the legislature from 1737-49, a member of the governor's council from 1749-66, and lieutenant governor from 1758-71. As chief justice from 1760-69, he upheld the legality of the Stamp Act and subsequently had his house burned by a mob (1765). As royal Governor of Massachusetts, he upheld British authority until superseded by General Gage. Few remember that it was largely due to Hutchinson's financial acumen that Massachusetts was entirely out of debt in 1774 and financially able to enter the Revolutionary War.
	125 Autographs/I: Czarina Anna Ivanovna Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 ANNA IVANOVNA, Czarina of Russia 1730-1740. Manuscript Document Signed "Anna" as Czarina, April 6, 1731, no place, 12.5" x 8", Very Fine. Headed "Decree to the Captain of the Office of Russian, Imperial and Royal Medals," and orders "one thousand rubles as pocket money...as the expense money, advanced...." Minor soiling to laid, watermarked paper. Boldly signed. As the daughter of Ivan V and niece of Peter the Great, Anna was elected to the throne by the Supreme Privy Council, which she then abolished, surrounding herself with German favorites, and leaving much of the governing to them, especially her lover, Count Bireb. She intervened successfully in the War of the Polish Succession and fought in alliance with Austria against the Turks. The escalating expenditures of the court, combined with war expenses, led to relentless extortion of taxes from the peasants.
	126 Autographs/J: "Andrew Jackson" Signed Military Appointment Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 ANDREW JACKSON. Partly-printed Document Signed "Andrew Jackson" as President, on vellum, June 1, 1830, Washington, 16.75" x 13.5", Very Fine. Appointing Lorenzo Thomas "First Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry." Countersigned by John H. Eaton as Secretary of War and docketed in the upper left corner by Adjutant General Roger Jones. Light age toning; normal folds; and one rust mark from a paper clip in the blank right margin. The seal is intact at upper left. The usual military engravings are at top and bottom. Andrew Jackson's signature is huge, measuring 6" across and signed in dark brown ink. After his first military commission from President James Monroe in 1824, Thomas served in the 4th infantry in Florida until 1831. He served as quartermaster in the Seminole War (1836-37), and when the Mexican War began, he joined the volunteer division of General William O. Butler, where he served as chief of staff from 1846-48. He was assistant adjutant-general at Washington until designated as General Winfield Scott's chief of staff in 1853. When Col. Samuel Cooper resigned as adjutant-general of the army, Thomas was promoted to colonel in 1861, and five months later he was made adjutant-general with the full rank of brigadier-general. For two years, beginning in 1863, Thomas was in charge of organizing the "colored troops" in the southern states. When President Andrew Johnson removed Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton from his post, he appointed Thomas secretary ad interim, but Thomas never occupied the office, due to Stanton's refusal to vacate the office. Thomas retired from active service in 1869.
	127 Autographs/J: "Andrew Jackson" Free Frank Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 ANDREW JACKSON Tan Address Leaf Free Franked, "Free Andrew Jackson" and addressed in Jackson's hand to "Robert I. Chester, Esq., Jackson, Madison County, West Tennessee," Fine. With circular red "WASHINGTON CITY FREE FEB 15" (no year) postmark and stamped red "FREE." Docket down the right edge affects the "n" in "Jackson." One small edge tear at lower edge of address panel is an extension of seal tears on the verso, but does not touch the free frank or address. Free franked either as President or as U.S. Senator. Boldly penned and signed.
	128 Autographs/J: HENRY JAMES, American Author Autograph Letter Signed in the text, February 16, 1903, Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 HENRY JAMES, American Author Autograph Letter Signed in the text, February 16, 1903, Cambridge, (Massachusetts), 6.75" x 5.25", Extremely Fine. In full: "Mr. Henry James 2d accepts with pleasure Mrs. Vaughan's kind invitation for the evening of February eighteenth." Henry James devoted himself to writing from about 1865; from 1876 he resided in London, and his writing reflects his internationalism. His novel, "The Ambassadors," was published the year he accepted this invitation.
	129 Autographs/J: (THOMAS JEFFERSON). c. 1800, Carved mahogany plaque with profile bust of Jefferson Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00 (THOMAS JEFFERSON). c. 1800, Carved mahogany plaque with profile bust of Jefferson, 5.5" x 5.5", Very Fine. Nice dark brown finish with interesting highlights of Jefferson.
	130 Autographs/J: President Andrew Johnson Allows Visitors For Andrew Jackson's Grandson, A Prisoner of Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 ANDREW JOHNSON, 17th President of the United States. Letter Signed "Andrew Johnson" as President, on Executive Mansion letterhead, May 2, 1865, Washington, 8" x 5", Very Fine. Writing to the commanding officer at Fort Warren at Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, the President orders: " You will please allow the bearers hereof Mr. T.J. Donelson and wife to visit Andrew Jackson, now held in Fort Warren as a prisoner of war." Confederate Colonel Andrew Jackson was former President Andrew Jackson's grandson. Although Jackson and his wife, Rachel Donelson, had no children of their own, in 1809 they had legally adopted one of Mrs. Jackson's nephews--one of the twin boys born to Mr. and Mrs. Severn Donelson. They named the boy Andrew Jackson, Jr., and the prisoner of war named in this letter was his son. Letters signed by Andrew Johnson as President are very scarce, this being one of the most interesting we have seen.
	131 Autographs/J: Union General Denver Attacks President Johnson Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 (ANDREW JOHNSON), JAMES WILLIAM DENVER, Union General; Governor of Kansas Territory. Autograph Letter Signed "Will" to his wife, 4 pages, on the letterhead of Denver's law firm, November 4, 1866, Washington, D.C., 9.785" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. The letter also contains a poem Denver wrote to a friend, signed "Denver." Among the contents of the letter: Denver informs his wife that he plans to go to "a meeting of the 'Army of the Tennessee' [which Denver had commanded] at Cincinnati on the 14th...."; he also refers to "great excitement about affairs at Baltimore," (Union leaders had just met to form the National Labor Union, in response to growing dangers in mills, mines, etc.), which he thinks will "blow over" after the election. He then rips into President Johnson: "The President has shown himself utterly incapable of managing the helm of state. His inertness and imbecility is more apparent to every one, and is fast losing him the friends that flocked around him some months ago. He will do nothing or next to nothing, and the little he does do is seldom done right. Defied and scorned by his office-holders he is fast losing the respect of those who would have stood by him. Failing to support his own policy others will not do it for him." In excellent condition, except for easily-repaired fold splits. Accompanied by transmittal envelope and a cover postmarked Denver, Col (Territorial). (3 items)
	132 Autographs/J: ANDREW JOHNSON. Partly-printed Document with stamped signature, as President Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ANDREW JOHNSON. Partly-printed Document with stamped signature, as President, on vellum, March 12, 1867, Washington, 18.75" x 14", Very Fine. Appointing W.G. Vance "First Lieutenant By Brevet..." Also with stamped signature of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Light toning; a couple of small holes in text and at left margin; minor ink offset; and the blue seal at upper left lacks one denticle. The usual large military engravings are present at top and bottom. An attractive document and suitable for display.
	133 Autographs/J: President "Andrew Johnson"Appoints A Woman Postmaster Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,400.00 ANDREW JOHNSON. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Andrew Johnson", as President, July 23, 1868, Washington, 11" x 17", Fine. Appointing a woman, Emiline A. Finch, Deputy Postmaster "at Red Bank, in the State of New Jersey." Countersigned by W. Hunter as Acting Secretary of State. Document has tape repairs at folds on verso; one fold is split from center to right margin and there are a few edge chips, as well as minor toning and soiling. The good news is that the white seal is intact, with slight discoloration from wax at lower edge, and the signature is nice and dark and untouched by any problems. The estimate would be higher if the document were in perfect condition. Matted and framed, it will be quite presentable.
	134 Autographs/J: (LYNDON B. JOHNSON). Engraving of the U.S. Capitol, 6" x 5" Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 275.00 (LYNDON B. JOHNSON). Engraving of the U.S. Capitol, 6" x 5", which has been signed by one of Johnson's aides, probably Bill Moyers, using an autopen signature of Johnson's and adding the period which aides were instructed not to use, Very Fine. Blank reverse has mounting remnants. Engravings signed with the autopen by order of Johnson's aide appear infrequently. Genuinely signed engravings of the Capitol are very scarce.
	135 Autographs/K: Quaker Affirmations, Signed Four Times By Colonial Governor William Keith Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 WILLIAM KEITH, Colonial Governor of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Rare manuscript Document Signed, "W Keith" four times as Governor, 4 pages, November 27, 1725, 12.5" x 8", Fine. A set of four documents, the first being a summary, and the other three being individual affidavits signed by one man and two women, guaranteeing the good behavior of a new arrival to Philadelphia from South Wales, one Samuel Powell. William Keith signs each page. The first page notes that John Morgan, Lydia Harry, and Mary Lewis appeared before Keith; also present were "Nathan Cowman, John Whiteside, & John Gillyat marriners belonging to the Ship Sizargh of Whitehaven, now lying in the Port of Philadelphia...who are persons unto me well known...." The three affidavits are signed by Quakers, each document noting that the guarantor is "one of the People called Quakers who conscientiously scruple to take an oath, upon his [or her] solemn affirmation allowed to Quakers instead of an Oath in this Governm...." The four pages are backed with parchment, to which the heavy wax seal is affixed. The documents are toned, with some spotting; a split at center fold affects one signature; the parchment is yellowed and stained. Keith's signatures are very large, signed in light brown ink.William Keith was a Scottish baronet who became governor in 1717. He dealt fairly with the Indians, encouraged the Germans to settle, assisted in founding a sound medium of paper currency for the province, and acknowledged the Quakers' right to affirmation, rather than swearing oaths, as evidenced in these documents. He was at odds with the proprietary powers, however, and was dismissed from his post in 1726. Back in London, he was sometimes asked for advice on colonial matters, but in 1734 found himself in debtor's prison, where he died in 1749.
	136 Autographs/K: (JOHN F. KENNEDY). A rare November 22, 1963 ticket to the "TEXAS WELCOME DINNER" for Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 (JOHN F. KENNEDY). A rare November 22, 1963 ticket to the "TEXAS WELCOME DINNER" for JFK, which was never held due to his tragic assassination on that fateful day, Choice Extremely Fine. Sponsored by the State Democratic Executive Committee of Texas, this dinner was to be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium in Austin, Texas. Metallic gold ticket, with minor wear, is framed to 4.5" x 6.5".
	137 Autographs/K: Original November 22, 1963 UPI Ticker Of JFK's Assassination Start Price: 4,800.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 (JOHN F. KENNEDY). The original, uncut roll of teletype transmissions, approximately 84-1/2 feet in length, from the Washington Capital News Service of United Press International, carrying the complete minute-by-minute news accounts of the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1963, near Mint. This bone-chilling, descriptive report details the shooting of the President and the events which followed swiftly in its wake. From the firing of the shots, the run to the hospital, the blood transfusions, the last Holy Rites, and sketchy reports of an assassin, until JFK was pronounced dead, and the suspected assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was apprehended, it is all here in this truly historic account. It was retained by John M. Vogt, manager of the special Washington Wire Service (WCNS) of UPI, who on duty that fateful day. As far as we can ascertain, this is one of a small handful of original reports still in private hands. (EAHA sold a similar style one in March 1998 for $12,650.) An extraordinary piece of American History.
	138 Autographs/K: Archive of Ten Of Kennedy Assassination Documents Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 (KENNEDY ASSASSINATION). Group of material concerning the events of November 22, 1963: 1. Typed and signed, seven-page eyewitness account by reporter Merriman Smith. 2. Typed Note Signed, "Gerald R. Ford," concerning Kennedy's injuries. 3. Typed statement signed by Jesse E. Curry of Dallas, Texas, regarding the time of the assassination. 4. Typed statement signed by Sarah T. Hughes, the federal judge who swore in Lyndon B. Johnson on the presidential plane. 5. Typed statement about Mrs. Kennedy's return to Washington, D.C., signed by Lawrence O'Brien, one of the men who accompanied her. 6. Typed, signed eulogy by Chief Justice Earl Warren. 7. Typed, signed statement by British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. 8. Typed statement regarding the appointment of a Special Commission to investigate the assassination, signed by Hale Boggs, one of the members of the Commission. 9. Typed two-page Letter Signed, "Jerry Ford," on Office of the Minority Leader-House of Representatives letterhead, November 25, 1966, explaining his thoughts on the Warren Commission. 10. Six First Day Covers from various countries, honoring Kennedy. All of these items are contained in an 11.5" x 10.25" notebook, gold-stamped on the cover, "John F. Kennedy - November 22, 1963." The notebook is damaged at the spine and has stains on the front. All of the documents, however, are in Extremely Fine or better condition. An outstanding archive collection of documents by the people directly associated with the historic assassination. (10 items)
	139 Autographs/K: Rare Henry Knox Autograph Check Signed Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 HENRY KNOX, American Revolution Major General; Secretary of War Under Washington. Autograph Document Signed, "H Knox," May 23, 1795, no place, 3.5" x 8", Fine. Being a check drawn on "Cashier of the bank of Pennsylvania," paying $45.33 to Dr. Knun. Written on laid paper with some edge chips and some show-through from glue residue on verso. Written and signed very boldly in dark brown ink. A rare check signed by Henry Knox.
	140 Autographs/L: Autograph Letter Signed, "Lafayette" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Lafayette," Saturday, no date, no place, 7.75" x 6, Choice Very Fine. In French, to Count Licherni in Paris. Lafayette presents to his "dear friend" the Duke of Brunswick "who will explain to you his business. He has already seen our colleagues...but they are leaving for the country...(H)e is asking, and I with him, for your sound advice. Greetings and friendship." Boldly written in crisp brown ink.
	141 Autographs/L: CHARLES LEE, American Jurist; U.S. Attorney General Under Washington. Autograph Docum Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 CHARLES LEE, American Jurist; U.S. Attorney General Under Washington. Autograph Document Signed "Charles Lee," (June 30, 1786), Culpepper, Va., 8.75" x 7.5", Very Fine. Being a legal document in which Lee acts as attorney for Langhorne Dade, who is owed "the sum of fourteen thousand pounds of newly inspected crop tobacco and casks (of the value of four hundred and twenty pounds lawful money of Virginia)" by Francis Suttle and which Suttle has not yet paid, even though he has admitted to the debt. Show-through from docket and a couple of ink spots on verso. Boldly penned and signed in dark brown ink by Lee, who was the brother of Henry Lee and a close friend of George Washington.
	142 Autographs/L: Robert E. Lee Signs a Wedding Scrapbook Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 5,000.00 ROBERT E. LEE, MARCUS WRIGHT, & VIRGINIA CAVALRY MEMBERS. A Scrapbook Signed "R.E. Lee" in black ink on a 9" x 7.5" blue page, on the occasion of the February 16, 1865 marriage of Miss Elizabeth Imogene Wynn to Colonel M.A. Moncure of Reams Station, Virginia. Lee, as well as several members of the Virginia cavalry and other Confederate soldiers, attended the wedding. Below Lee's large signature, another hand wrote, "Written by Gen Robert E. Lee on the night of Feb 16th 1865." The covers of the scrapbook are present but detached from the interior, which remains intact. Some of the pages are stained, primarily toward the front, and there is some general toning. The page on which Lee wrote is clean. Inscriptions in the scrapbook were written during 1864 and 1865. Some were written in pencil or the ink has faded; many well wishers wrote verses to "Miss Bettie." General Marcus Wright penned a ten-line poem and signed it, "Marcus"; another hand noted that it was written by Gen. Wright. This page is stained and soiled, but still legible. Several men signed with their initials, and their cavalry regiments, including members of the 4th, 9th, and 12th Virginia cavalries Emiliano A. Silva signed, "Jeff Davis Legion." Another signed, "a Confederate soldier." A little research could likely uncover the names of the men who signed with their initials.Accompanied by an article from the January 1895 issue of "The Maine Bugle," written by Lieut. Jeff L. Coburn, who took part in Wilson's Raid, June 21-30, 1864. This article mentions the Moncures and the scrapbook with Lee's signature in it. Also, a telegram to Mr. Moncure, acknowledging payment of 25¢ for a copy of that issue of "The Main Bugle." (3 items)
	143 Autographs/L: Robert E Lee Autograph Letter With Great Family Content Start Price: 4,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 9,500.00 ROBERT E. LEE. Autograph Letter Signed, "R E Lee", 3-1/2 pages, July 4, 1868, Lexington, Virginia, 7.5" x 5.5", Choice Very Fine. A long, chatty letter with wonderful family content, addressed to Miss Caroline C. Stuart, daughter of Dr. Richard and Julia Stuart of Cedar Grove. The Stuarts were cousins of Lee's wife, Mary Custis Lee. In part: "I am very glad to hear that you had not forgotten me & intended sometimes to gratify me with a letter. I shall always gladly receive them & promise to inflict upon you but short answers in return. I have been looking for you & Annette all the spring & I believe it is the 'hope deferred' that made me sick...I enjoyed my visit to Robt very much & wished that you were there all the time...The leaky house & flooded spring would not have been felt & his household would have been perfectly satisfactory...I truly wish that Custis engagement, which you say is reported, was true; but I never said a word to him on the subject, nor has he to me, & I shall wait till he tells me so before I congratulate him. You hear a great many things Carrie, but this time I fear your informant has shot beyond the mark.I shall leave here on the 14th Inst: with your Cousin M. for the Warm Springs & after she has tried that Bath for a fortnight, will take her to the Hot. I hope that she may receive some relief for she has a sad time...This hot weather produces more pain than usual & some restiveness...Agnes & Mildred will go with her. The former arrived this inst. & the latter has been quite sick...Mary will linger in Md: & East Virginia till we return. Agnes does not seem to be advised of her course & probably she is equally ignorant. From some remarks of hers which have been repeated to me, I am inclined to think that your information concerning my ungracious meddling came from her. Perhaps you are aware that she says a great many things. You must give a great deal of love to your father & mother for me and to all your sisters...All would unite with me in love, did they know I was writing..."Lee's daughter, Mildred, became ill with typhoid fever a few days after arriving at the Warm Springs, in Bath County, Virginia, and her father and sister, Agnes, nursed her throughout several anxious weeks. The letter is in excellent condition, other than faint toning; it has been silked to preserve it, the two sheets side by side.
	144 Autographs/L: Robert E. Lee Signed Carte de Visite Start Price: 3,600.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 7,000.00 ROBERT E. LEE. Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed "R E Lee" on the lower edge of the image, 3.75" x 2.5", Choice Very Fine or better. A bust-length pose in civilian clothing, probably as president of Washington University. The photographer's imprint, "Boude & Miley / Lexington, Va, " is at the extreme lower edge of the mount. Tape remnants on the verso affect nothing, and the photograph has some minor toning The large signature is boldly signed in dark brown ink.
	145 Autographs/L: "Vivien Leigh" & "Laurence Olivier" Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 VIVIEN LEIGH & LAURENCE OLIVIER. Broadway Production Program for "Romeo and Juliet," signed twice each by Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, no date, no place, 12" x 9", nearly Mint. The two young stars, referred to as "The two most exciting and romantic personalities in the theater world today," have signed the cover of the program under their pictures; Miss Leigh has also signed inside the program underneath her full-page photo, and Mr. Olivier has done likewise. The signatures under the full-page photographs are darker than the signatures on the cover because of the bronze color of the program cover. Miss Leigh was making her debut on the American stage with this role. Mr. Olivier had appeared on the American stage, but this was his first time as Romeo in America. Superb signatures by these famous young actors. Accompanied by a promotional piece from "Glamour" that features several captioned scenes from the play. (2 items)
	146 Autographs/L: "The Pres Expects An Answer" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (ABRAHAM LINCOLN). Two Telegrams Demanding A Reply For Abraham Lincoln. Two Manuscript Documents Signed, "G.V. Fox, Asst. Secy" on "Office U.S. Military Telegraph/ Navy Department" ruled paper, December 26 and 27, 1864, Washington, D.C, 10" x 7.75", Very Fine. Being the text of two telegrams sent to J.R. Young, Editor of the Philadelphia Press. The first says, "The Secy of War desires, for the information of the President, all the facts concerning your information, conveyed to me in your letter of the 23d inst. in the form of an affidavit. Other parties have testified to the same effect. Send it at once." At top left of page, the time sent is noted at 2 PM. The second telegram was sent the next day at 8:30 PM, "Did you get my telegram of yesterday. The Pres. expects an answer." Each page has a "U.S. Military Telegraph" stamp and notes from the telegraph operator. One punch hole at top left of each piece. Two peremptory commands denoting the urgency of wartime. (2 pieces)
	147 Autographs/L: BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Major General in Continental Army. Partly-printed Document Signed Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 BENJAMIN LINCOLN, Major General in Continental Army. Partly-printed Document Signed, "B Lincoln," as Collector of the Port of Boston, May 23, 1806, 10" x 5," Very Fine. Import Certificate for the Levant Eames, an American vessel carrying brandy. Also signed by Thomas Melvill, as Inspector of the Port. Melvill was an American patriot, who dressed as an Indian and participated in the Boston Tea Party; he was also grandfather of the author, Herman Melville. Backed and mounted; stain at the top and minor edge spotting do not affect signatures.
	148 Autographs/L: Beautiful "Charles Lindbergh" Signed Portrait Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 CHARLES A. LINDBERGH. Beautiful sepia Print Signed, "Charles A. Lindbergh," no date, no place, 13.75" x 9.75", Choice Fine. A large, bust-length portrait of the handsome young flyer, who wears a pair of wings on his lapel. Minor discoloration to background and some breaks at upper right, slight waviness at edges, and light rubbing across forehead. None of these detracts greatly from this very attractive portrait and nothing mars the signature, which is written boldly in black ink across Lindbergh's tie and right lapel. Matted and framed in a brass-cornered wooden frame to an overall size of 20.5" x 16.5". Ready for display.
	149 Autographs/L: A Leader In Women's Rights Start Price: 330.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 BELVA A. LOCKWOOD, First Woman Admitted to Practice Before the U.S. Supreme Court; Nominated For President In 1884 and 1888. Autograph Letter Signed, "Belva A. Lockwood", on verso of a postcard, July 4, 1903, 619 Y St., N.W. Washington, D.C. 3.25" x 5.5", Choice Very Fine. To F. W. Sontheimer at the New York Press Club: "Many thanks for the photographs. They are very good. We had a good time./ My regards to the wife and boy. Yours Truly." Also addressed in Lockwood's hand. Postcard is lightly toned, with minor soiling to address side. Very boldly written and signed. Belva Lockwood was admitted to the bar in 1873 and practiced law in Washington, D.C. In 1879 she became the first woman admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. She was a leader in women's rights and, in 1884 and 1888, was nominated by the National Equal Rights party for President of the U.S. She was the U.S. delegate to peace congresses in Europe in 1906, 1908, and 1911. Autograph material by Lockwood is scarce.
	150 Autographs/L: HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, American Poet. Partly-printed Document Signed Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, American Poet. Partly-printed Document Signed "Henry W. Longfellow" and accomplished in his hand, January 4, 1879, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2.75" x 8", Extremely Fine. Drawn on the Charles River National Bank for $50, paid to "Chas. A. Smith & Co. or Order," one letter being affecting by the punch cancellation. Initialled and dated again by Longfellow on the 2¢ revenue stamp which is affixed to a vignette in the left margin. There are a few closed edge tears, some faint show-through from a stamp on the verso, and a blue pencil cancellation which barely touches two letters of the signature; otherwise, a very attractive document and a rare form in which to find Longfellow's signature.
	151 Autographs/L: Rights To A Longfellow Poem Are Sold Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW, American Poet. Signature with date, "Henry W. Longfellow / 1881" on a 2.25" x 4.5" piece of paper which is mounted to cardstock, Choice Very Fine. Written in brown ink, with an ink smudge between "l" and "o". Also, an excellent 2-page Letter Signed, "Sam Ward," January 6, 1894, Washington, 7.5" x 4.75", Choice Very Fine, addressed to Robert Bonner. Ward was a literary broker for Longfellow and sold publication rights to his poem, "The Hanging of the Crane," to Bonner for the unheard of sum of $4,000 (the highest price any single poem had brought up to that date). The transaction is referred to here: "I shall be extremely sorry, if after our correspondence and my well-meaning efforts to bring you and Mr. Longfellow in conjunction, there should be any 'hitch' in the happy conclusion of the negocio....I had just time to inclose your check to the poet and express the hope that such prompt guerdon would be accepted in a kindred spirit...Senator Sumner..expressed to me his doubt, whether it would accomplish its purpose; and this induces me...to wash my hands whether the "crane" is hung in the Weekly Ledger or in the sleepy embrace of paste boards." Minor soiling on page 2. This transaction is referenced on page 365 of Lately Thomas' book, "Sam Ward, King of the Lobby." Excellent Longfellow content. (2 items)
	152 Autographs/M: Dolley Madison Free Frank Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 DOLLEY MADISON, First Lady. Envelope Free Franked "Free D.P. Madison," and addressed in her hand to her sister, Anna Cutts, in Prince George's County, Maryland. The envelope is complete and has a circular red, June 29, Washington postmark, which includes a curved red "FREE." Light toning and soiling; otherwise, Very Fine.
	153 Autographs/M: "James Madison" and "Jas Monroe" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,400.00 JAMES MADISON & JAMES MONROE. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Madison" as President and "Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State, on vellum, July 15, 1811, Washington, D.C., 8.25" x 15", Fine. A land grant to Smith Mounce for land in Vincennes, "...in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river...." The seal is intact at lower left. Some overall light toning and soiling. Monroe's signature is bold; Madison's is a little light, but clear. Framed to 9.75" x 16.75".
	154 Autographs/M: Rare War of 1812 "James Madison" Check As President Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 JAMES MADISON, 4th President of the United States. Check Signed, "James Madison, as President, and accomplished in his hand, July 28, 1813, Washington, 2.75" x 7.25", Fine. Drawn on the Office of Pay and Deposit of the Bank of Columbia for eleven dollars, payable to Mr. Thorpe. A Federal eagle is engraved within a decorative border at the left margin. Madison checks written as President are rare, especially during the War of 1812. The consignor bought this check in 1954 from noted autograph dealer Mary Benjamin.
	155 Autographs/M: "James Madison" War of 1812 Military Commission Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 JAMES MADISON. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Madison" as President, November 15, 1815, Washington, 10.5" x 15.75", Fine. Appointing David T. Welch "a first lieutenant in the thirty seventh regiment of Infantry...to rank as such from the thirtieth day of April, eighteen hundred and thirteen." Countersigned by Secretary of War William H. Crawford, whose signature is very light. The document has age yellowing, scattered specks, and wrinkling at upper right; some of the manuscript portion is light The seal is present at lower left, and Madison's signature, although somewhat light, is clearly legible. The Treaty of Ghent was signed in December 1814, and Madison signed the commission in 1815, but the appointment ranked from 1813, when the war was going on. A rare appointment.
	156 Autographs/M: "James Madison" Free Frank Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 JAMES MADISON Address Leaf Free Franked, "James Madison," and addressed in Madison's hand to "Mr. James Dinsmore, Orange Court House, Virginia," folded to 3" x 4-7/8", Very Fine. With brown circular "WASHINGTON MAR 22" postmark and brown stamped "FREE." Light toning and soiling. Boldly penned and signed by Madison.
	157 Autographs/M: Guglielmo Marconi Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 GUGLIELMO MARCONI, Italian Physicist and Inventor; 1909 Nobel Prize Winner For Physics. Autograph Letter Signed, "G Marconi," on engraved stationery, 4 pages, in English, September 6 (no year), no place, 5.75" x 4.75", Choice Very Fine. Written to "My dear Captain," in part: "I shall be crossing again to New York on the good old 'Caronia,' and am looking forward to meeting a good old friend--thats you. Can you fix me up at your table? Do if you can manage it...I was told you had taken on the 'Mauretania' some time ago, and I sent you a message of congratulation, but found Pritchard was still there. I was most interested last winter in the Caronias Wireless Records, but I was not able to manage to come across you in the Mediterranean." In a postscript, he adds, "Im going to Ireland tonight. If all right drop me a line to Marconi Station Clifden Connemara." A vertical fold runs through the "M" in the signature; otherwise, minor toning only. Nice content from the inventor of the wireless telegraph.
	158 Autographs/M: Union Commander Searches For Jefferson Davis Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 EDWARD Y. McCAULEY, Civil War Union Naval Commander. Autograph Letter Signed, "E.Y. McCauley" on board the gunboat "U.S.S. Benton," May 6, 1865, Natchez, Mississippi, 4 pages, 9.75" x 8", Choice Very Fine. To Rear Admiral T. Bailey, at the U.S. Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H. Excellent content, in part:"The Brittania claims a share in the prize 'Swallow' most unjustly...the Brittania had nothing to do with the 'Swallow's' capture....I do not think the Tioga's loss of speed was attributable to the lining of her engines...One of the last things Mr. Hopper did...was to line the Engine accurately, done after the Metacomet poked us....They anticipate having the yellow fever here this year. I have now about 30 cases of miasmatic fever....We are at present hard worked trying to prevent Jeff Davis and the other Booth-ites from getting across the River. I have about a dozen vessels in my division, strung along the stream, with boats in the intervals and pickets of men at crossings...but I can hardly hope for his capture. We have some 800 miles of river to watch, and there must be some place where he can get a mile of unwatched ground...Mismanagement on his part, or good luck on our side alone can do it. The proceeds of our prize taking in the Gulf has furnished a very comfortable little house for Mrs. McCauley....I travel up & down from Vicksburg here...& play Lord high admiral on a very small scale...." Faint soiling; otherwise, neatly and boldly written and signed in dark brown ink. Jefferson Davis was captured on May 22 near Irwinville, Georgia. Edward McCauley entered the Navy in 1841. He participated in the attack on pirates in the China Sea in 1855 and in the laying of the Atlantic cable (1857-58), During the Civil War, he served in the "Flag" in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron (1861-62), commanded the "Fort Henry" in the Eastern Gulf blockading squadron (1862-63), commanded the "Tioga" when it took part in the attack on Bayport, Florida, and was in charge of the gunboat "Benton" of the Mississippi Squadron (1864-65). He made Rear-Admiral in 1885.
	159 Autographs/M: "James McHenry" Letter as Secretary of WarRegarding Ammunition For the Army Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 950.00 JAMES McHENRY, Member of Continental Congress, Secretary to George Washington and Lafayette; Surgeon in the Continental Army; Delegate to Constitutional Convention, U.S. Secretary of War. Manuscript Document Signed, "James McHenry," as Secretary of War, March 16, 1797, War-Office, 7.25" x 8", Choice Very Fine. To Samuel Hodgdon, who was Quartermaster General of the Army. In full: "You will be pleased to examine carefully, the shot required by the within order; and except those having cavities of two tenths of an inch deep, that are not perfectly round and free from any other defect, that might render them unfit for use. You will also, by the first opportunity, for Rhode Island, ship them to the address of John Brown Esq at Providence, giving him due advice thereof." Docketed on verso: "War Office 16th March 1797 Relative to 210. 24 Pound shot to be sent to Providence Rhode Island." Samuel Hodgdon has signed below McHenry's signature. Both signatures are bold. The fine, laid, watermarked paper is lightly toned; light show-through from docket; one mounting remnant on verso. Good content concerning ammunition which had been tested for the American army. Fort McHenry in Baltimore was named after James McHenry.
	160 Autographs/M: THOMAS McKEAN, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Member of Continental Congre Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 THOMAS McKEAN, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Member of Continental Congress and Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania. Partly-printed Document Signed "Tho M:Kean" as Governor of Pennsylvania, May 26, 1806, [Philadelphia], 10.5" x 19.25", Choice Extremely Fine. By the last will and testament of William Bingham a grant of 1,022 acres in Tioga County, called "Agritentum," is left to Alexander Baring, Henry Baring, Robert Gilmore, Thomas Mayne Willing, and Charles Willing Hare, "being the same tract of land which was surveyed...the 27th day of April 1792...granted to...Robert Blackwell who ...the 24th day of July 1793 conveyed the aforesaid tract...to William Bingham...." McKean signed above the large paper seal in the upper left corner. Normal folds; minor pinholes behind seal. Docketed on the verso by "T[imothy] Matlack," who was a member of the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention in 1776 and the engrosser of the Constitution. An excellent document for display.
	161 Autographs/M: President Polk's message to Congress stating his concerns about the recently-concluded Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 (MEXICAN WAR). "Executive Documents, 2nd Session, 30th Congress., Volume One", 1848-49, 9" x 6", 1,275 pages, printed by Wendell and Van Benthuysen, Very Fine. Volume One of a seven-volume set which contains President Poke's message to Congress stating his concerns about the recently-concluded Mexican War. Included are reports on different military and economic matters. Between pages 48 and 49 is a colored foldout map, 36.5" x 16.5", displaying the different states and territories of the United States in 1848 and their square miles and acres. Included on page 51 is an extract from a letter from a Mr. Larkins to Mr. Buchanan (Secretary of State) dated June 1, 1848, expressing his excitement about the discovery of gold on the American fork of the Sacramento and Feather River. In his letter he reports that he had already seen $20,000 dollars of gold exchanged within the city of San Francisco. An interesting and exciting look into this period of American history.
	162 Autographs/M: Amazing Collection of 19th CenturyDocuments from Early Tijuana, México Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 LOT OF 7 LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM TIJUANA, MEXICO'S EARLY DAYS. These documents, written in Spanish, provide an insider's perspective on how much land changed hands south of the border, when San Diego was a small but growing border town, and Tijuana was still a collection of haciendas owned by rich ranchers in cahoots with government officials. These documents detail the land acquisitions and bartering of Ysmael Sanchez, who wheels and deals 2,500 hectares of land above Ensenada and below the U.S. border. Interestingly, the handdrawn maps and disputed territories border the old Caliente racetrack and other recognizable areas of present-day Tijuana. These documents also supply the dedicated researcher with a wealth of signatures of landowners and Mexican officials from the late 19th and early 20th century. 1. 1889 and 1906 Documents Signed, "Gustavo Fuentes," "Y. Sanchez," and "Pedro Martínez López," for land sold to Ysmael Sanchez, including part of old Tijuana, completed in manuscript, Ensenada, Mexico, 14 legal size pages total, 2 revenue stamps. Well-worn, light brown toned pages with foxing, tears and cut-out sections. 2. August 1930 receipt for collection of Ensenada rents, partially completed in manuscript, 8" x 8". 3. October 12, 1898 Document Signed, "Alejandro Jaussand," but not by Sanchez, Tijuana, Mexico, 5 legal size pages with survey map of property, and 5 orange-colored Revenue stamps. Being an agreement completed in manuscript between Ysmael Sanchez and Alejandro Jaussand. Contract states that Sanchez is the owner of Rancho de "La Concepcion," Tijuana, which he obtained from the Federal Government. Sanchez's lawyer indicates that this is only one of several errors in the deed, and that he must read it with great care and attention. 4. June 5, 1895 Document Signed, "Pedro Martínez López" - (Sanchez's signature has been cut out of the document). Manuscript contract between Ysmael Sanchez and Pedro Martínez López, 2 pages, legal size, regarding land that the latter sold to Sanchez, "situated in Tijuana, on a line division with the United States, 250 hectares, and bordered on the east and south by land from San Antonio ...." 5. August 10, 1887, Document Signed, "Y. Sanchez," and "Gdo. Miranda," 2 legal size pages in manuscript, 6 postmarked "2 centavos" stamps and 1 for 50 centavos. Deed for land bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and by the east "el Rancho de Tijuana," (now the racetrack), and to the south by vacant land. Sanchez bought this land from Julian Coyazo and was now selling 250 hectares (out of 2500 hectares) to Geribaldo Miranda. 6. June 1, 1893 Document Signed, "Joaquin Calero" and "Pedro Martínez López," 4 legal size pages completed in manuscript, for the sale of a border lot of 230 hectares - part of a lot of 250 hectares which was sold to Dr. F. Silva by Y. Sanchez. Four revenue stamps, torn first page, sections cut out of document. Includes April 4, 1893 Manuscript Document Signed, "Fernando Silva," on lined paper, 4 pages, 10" x 8", power of attorney to Joaquin Calero to sell 230 hectares that Silva purchased from Ysmael Sanchez in 1890. 7. June 1, 1900 Document Signed, "Y. Sanchez" and "Pedro Rendón," Ensenada, Mexico, 2-page legal size manuscript with 4 Revenue stamps. Being a deed for a 250 hectare parcel of land which Geribaldo Miranda originally bought from Y. Sanchez in 1887 and which Miranda was now selling back to Sanchez. Includes a May 3, 1900, Typed Document Signed, "Gdo. Miranda," 2-page legal paper granting power of attorney to Don Pedro Rendón to sell the land for Miranda. Revenue stamp, sections cut out of document. (7 items)
	163 Autographs/M: Rare Early Thomas Mifflin Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 THOMAS MIFFLIN, Revolutionary War Aide To Washington; President of the Continental Congress, Signer of the U.S. Constitution, and Governor of Pennsylvania. Autograph Letter Signed, "Tho Mifflin," January 28, 1769, Philadelphia, 8" x 6.25", Choice Very Fine. To Jasper Yeates Esqr. of Lancaster: "The creditors of one Alexander Sinclair, Pedlar, have requested me to apply for your assistance in recovering several outstanding debts in your neighborhood....They have determined to sue such of his debtors as neglect to pay on or before the 10th of March next; & are therefore obliged to employ an Attorney in Lancaster to receive such Sums as may be paid in by that Day, & to put certain Bonds in suit which they have no Reason to believe will be discharged without it. If your Business will permit you to do them this service you will greatly obl[ige] several of your Friends in this Place..." A vintage catalog entry is lightly tipped to top left, and there are mounting traces along the left edge. Boldly written and signed, with integral address leaf. A rare early autograph letter by Mifflin at the age of 25.
	164 Autographs/M: William Bingham Sells Land To Robert Morris and John Nicholson Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 THOMAS MIFFLIN & WILLIAM BINGHAM. Partly-printed Document Signed "Tho Mifflin" as Governor of Pennsylvania, on vellum, December 23, 1794, 11.25" x 18", Fine. Mifflin grants 1100 acres of land in Northumberland County to William Bingham, a founder and director of the first bank in the U.S., the Bank of North America, established in 1781. On the verso of the document is a statement signed "Wm Bingham," dated January 31, 1795, by which Bingham sells the land to Robert Morris and John Nicholson. A slight dampstain at center left has lightened Mifflin's signature; also, minor toning and scattered foxing, and a couple of the paper seal's top denticles are missing. Bingham's signature on the verso is bold. This document ties Bingham, who was a successful land speculator, to two notable failures in that field: Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution, and John Nicholson, comptroller general of Pennsylvania from 1782-94. One of their best-known ventures, the North American Land Company, was founded in February 1795, a month after the two acquired this land from Bingham. After their land ventures collapsed later in the 1790s, both Morris and Nicholson wound up in debtor's prison.
	165 Autographs/M: THOMAS MIFFLIN. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Tho Mifflin," as Governor of Pennsyl Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 THOMAS MIFFLIN. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Tho Mifflin," as Governor of Pennsylvania, on vellum, August 3, 1795, Philadelphia, 11" x 20.5", Very Fine. Granting to James Collins "a tract of land called 'Kingston' situate in Westmoreland County..." The paper and wax seal is lacking from upper left; there is some offset at lower left from the seal; otherwise, normal folds and light toning. Mifflin signed boldly at center left
	166 Autographs/M: "Jas. Monroe" 1812 Naval Letters of Marque Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 JAMES MONROE. Congressional Act Signed, "Jas. Monroe" as Secretary of State, and signed in type by James Madison as President, 2-1/2 pages, June 12, 1812, 13.5" x 8.25", Fine. A proclamation entitled "AN ACT concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes and Prize Goods" issued by Congress and the President to privateers and other armed vessels at the onset of the War of 1812. An Executive directive instructing that: "...the President of the United States shall be, and he is hereby authorised and empowered to revoke and annul, at pleasure, all letters of marque and reprisal which he shall or may at any time grant pursuant to an act, entitled 'An act declaring war between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America and their territories'..." Followed by 17 sections further restricting and defining the Act with regard to the responsibilities of captains and crews upon encountering enemy vessels. On the integral leaf, issued "to Captain Edward Hawert commander of the private armed Brig called the Argus," is another proclamation, entitled "INSTRUCTIONS / FOR THE PRIVATE ARMED VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES." Monroe signs on the integral leaf. Light toning at folds and on some of the outer edges, minor edge fraying, and with a gouge in the blank margin at top of third page. Monroe's signature is bold and problem-free. A scarce and interesting format.
	167 Autographs/M: "Jas Monroe" War of 1812 Free Frank Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 JAMES MONROE Address Leaf Free Franked, "Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State, and addressed to Collector of the Customs, Gloucester, Mass. With brown circular "WASHINGTON CITY MAY 4" postmark, and brown "FREE" stamp, touching signature, 7.5" x 9.75", Fine. The docket places the free frank during the war of 1812. It reads: "Circular, April 28, 1813 From the Secretary of State. That John Mason is appointed Commissary general of Prisoners of War; to correspond with him on the subject when necessary." Seal tear at blank upper edge; ink offset from postmark and overall light toning. Bold signature.
	168 Autographs/M: "James Monroe" Land Grant Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 JAMES MONROE. Partly-printed Document Signed, "James Monroe," as President, February 2, 1818, Washington, 9.5" x 13", Very Fine. A land grant of 160 acres in Illinois to Robert Goodwin, "late a private in Phillebrown's Company C of the fortieth Regiment of Infantry." Countersigned by Land Commissioner Josiah Meigs. The paper and wax seal is present at lower left and an attractive vignette at upper left shows Lady Liberty awarding a land grant to a loyal soldier. Light overall toning. Monroe's signature is extremely dark and bold.
	169 Autographs/M: "James Monroe" & "J. C. Calhoun" Military Commission Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 JAMES MONROE & JOHN C. CALHOUN. Partly-printed Document Signed "James Monroe" as President and "J.C. Calhoun" as Secretary of War, on vellum, January 1, 1824, Washington, 10.25" x 15", Fine. Appointing Lorenzo Thomas "Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry." Light age toning and normal folds; minor ink offset; and some translucence around the edges. The seal is affixed at lower left and the document is docketed vertically in the left margin. Monroe's signature is a little light, but clearly legible in brown ink; Calhoun's signature is boldly signed in dark brown ink. Military appointments signed by Monroe and Calhoun are rare. We find only one listed in American Book Prices Current since 1975. Lorenzo Thomas (1804-1875) entered the United States Military Academy in 1819, and graduated 17th in his class in 1823. This is his first military appointment.
	170 Autographs/M: Rare "James Monroe" Check As President Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 JAMES MONROE. Autograph Check Signed "James Monroe" as President, June 23, 1824, Washington. Written entirely in Monroe's hand, directing "Richard Smith Esqr. cashier of the branch bank of the U States - Washington," to "Pay to Raphael Jones two hundred dolrs $200 for James Monroe." Cancellation slashes, repaired on verso, touch the "J" of Monroe's signature (practically invisible), and there is some show-through from endorsement on verso, not touching Monroe's signature. The check is laid to a larger sheet. A rare presidential check by Monroe.
	171 Autographs/M: Marilyn Monroe's Hair Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 (MARILYN MONROE). Several strands of hair from this beautiful sex goddess. Charles Hamilton, handwriting expert, certified on January 14, 1996, that "I have examined the lock of pale brown, blondish hair curled into a circular shape and contained in a transparent cover, and find that, as fully documented, it is an original childhood lock of hair of Marilyn Monroe."According to the documentation, Marilyn's mother, who was mentally unbalanced and intermittently confined to an institution, fashioned a lock of hair and other articles into a small keepsake display as a present for her daughter, who later gave the display to her close friend Lynn Pupello. These strands of hair come from this original lock of hair.Marilyn's hair, blondish in childhood, later became light brown, so that when she became an actress she was obliged to dye her hair to comply with the studio's request that she become a blonde.
	172 Autographs/M: "Robt Morris" Autograph Check As Senator Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 ROBERT MORRIS. Autograph Check Signed "Robt Morris" as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, June 15, 1792, Philadelphia, 3-7/8" x 7-3/4", Choice Very Fine. Morris directs the "Cashier of the Bank of North America, Pay to Alexander Wilcocks Esquire or bearer two hundred and fifty six Dollars." Three bank cancellations touch the text and signature, but are minor distractions, leaving a couple of tiny holes; the blank lower edge is toned, with a fold split, and there are a couple of small edge tears at top. The large, bold signature is signed with a flourish.
	173 Autographs/M: Signer of the Declaration Of Independence Robert Morris Sells Land Shares to Benjamin Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 ROBERT MORRIS. Partly Printed Document Signed, "Robt Morris," as President of the North American Land Company, 1 page, on laid watermarked paper, dated April 18, 1795, Philadelphia, 9.25" x 12.25", Choice Crisp About New. Countersigned by James Marshall (Morris' son-in-law, and brother of Chief Justice John Marshall). A stock certificate of the North American Land Company, for five shares in the name of William Temple Franklin. Some trivial clear tape on blank verso on the scalloped left side far edge. Morris' large 3" and extremely bold brown signature is found at lower right. A great looking piece ready for display.Robert Morris arranged for financing supplies for Washington and his troops, was a member of the Continental Congress, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, founder and organizer of the Bank of North America, delegate to the Constitutional Congress, and U.S. senator from Pennsylvania. He and his partners speculated heavily in Western lands, believing that Europeans fleeing revolutions would buy, but this did not happen. A minor creditor had Morris arrested and he spent 3-1/2 years in "Prune Street," the debtor's prison. He was released in 1801 with the passage of the national bankruptcy law, but died in poverty and obscurity. William Temple Franklin was Benjamin Franklin's illegitimate son. He served as Governor of New Jersey from 1763-76. He was in conflict with the revolutionary sentiments of his father and the colonists and was arrested as a Loyalist in 1776. He was exchanged in 1778 and returned to England in 1782. He inherited most of his father's fortune upon the latter's death in 1790, much of which he lost in unsuccessful land speculations, such as the one documented here.
	174 Autographs/M: "Samuel F. B. Morse" Autograph Letter Start Price: 840.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 SAMUEL F.B. MORSE, Inventor of the Telegraph and the Morse Code. Autograph Letter Signed, "Saml. F.B. Morse," on fine, laid paper, November 10, 1871, 8" x 5", nearly Extremely Fine. A short letter to Rev. Morgan Dix declining an invitation to meet the Lord Bishop of Lichfield. In part, "...the state of my health will not permit me to go out two evenings in succession." A nice, bright letter with crisp, clear handwriting. A vertical fold bisects the signature and some paper and glue from an old mounting remain on the back. A scarce item.
	175 Autographs/M: "Mussolini" As Minister of War Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 BENITO MUSSOLINI. Typed Document Signed "Mussolini" on verso of watermarked letterhead "Ministero della Guerra" (Minister of War), August 21, 1934, (Rome), Italy, 14.5" x 9.5", Very Fine. Signature in black ink is 2.25" in length. Lightly toned page with staple holes along left edge where document was disbound, otherwise very clean. A very strong, crisp signature by "Il Duce."
	176 Autographs/M: Benito Mussolini & King Victor Emmanuel III Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 BENITO MUSSOLINI, Italian Fascist Dictator, & VICTOR EMANUEL III, Last King of Italy. Partially Printed Document Signed, "Mussolini" and "Vittorio Emanuele" in black ink on heavy, watermarked paper, Rome, Italy, 14.5" x 9.5", Very Fine or better. An official government document taken from a bound volume. Minor light toning at edges, small tears along left edge where it was disbound, otherwise quite clean. Contains the usual bureaucratic stamps and markings. At the time he signed this document, Mussolini, as leader (Il Duce) of the Fascists, was openly dictator of Italy; the king, a mere figurehead. A rare document, signed by two important and historic world figures.
	177 Autographs/N: Napoleon Letter Signed As Emperor Start Price: 780.00Estimate: 1,300.00 - 1,450.00 NAPOLEON I, Emperor of France. Letter Signed "Np" as Emperor, December 29, 1811, Paris, 8.75" x 7.25", Choice Very Fine. In French, to Count Nicholas-Francois Mollien, Napoleon's minister of the public treasury: "Count Mollien, it is necessary to send one million to Barcelona. 500,000 will be taken from the settlement of the 1811 pay; 500,000 will be used for the purchase of wheat, meat and vegetables, and for the bread expense, it will be taken from the account of the war administration. You will send 400,000 francs in silver and 600,000 francs in bank notes drawn by the treasury. I pray to God that He keep you under his holy protection." Napoleon's empire was at its zenith in the 1810-1811 period, but in Spain he was having problems with Spanish guerrillas, who were supported by British troops.
	178 Autographs/N: Public Money For An Increased Navy Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 (United States Naval History). Printed pamphlet, entitled: "Speech of Mr. Vanderpoel, of New York...On the Navy Appropriation Bill...The House of Representatives, April 6, 1836," Washington., D.C., Very Fine. 9" x 5.5", 15 pages. Printed by Blair & Rivers, Washington D.C.. In his speech, Mr. Vanderpoel speaks in favor of public money supporting an increased Navy, specifically for more Navy yards, citing Washington: "in peace to be prepared for war." He adds that the U.S. is the second commercial nation on the globe and soon will be the first, arguing for the necessity of more protection with greater world commerce.
	179 Autographs/N: (NEW YORK SUPREME COURT). An archive of six documents Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00 (NEW YORK SUPREME COURT). An archive of six documents, including a Document Signed by New York Chief Justice John Savage, folio, May 14, 1824, admitting Charles O'Connor to act as a counselor before the Supreme Court of New York State. Although partially discolored, the document bears a perfectly preserved purple ribbon with affixed New York Supreme Court Seal. A second document in Extremely Fine condition qualifies and admits O'Connor to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, folio, January 26, 1848, on parchment with extant green ribbon and Supreme Court Seal. This lot also includes four other pieces, including a Partly Printed Document Signed by U.S. Treasurer Tucker, being payment for a warrant issued by the Secretary of War; and Autograph Letter of one N. Blue; a Letter Signed by the Acting Postmaster General (Oct. 8, 1841) about pilfered mail, to wit: "...and transmit to this Department a particular description of the purloined bank note"; and an Autograph Letter Signed, "C. Chester," regarding an ongoing court case. Lot sold (6 items).
	180 Autographs/N: "Florence Nightingale" Recommends British Poet Arthur Hugh Clough Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, British Nurse and Hospital Reformer. Autograph Letter Signed, "Florence Nightingale," October 25, (c. 1852), no place, one page + three lines, written below a three page letter by her mother, Frances Nightingale, 6" x 4.5", Extremely Fine. Frances Nightingale writes to Abbott Lawrence, the textile mogul who served as U.S. minister to Great Britain from 1849-52, expressing disappointment that Lawrence and his wife had left London before the Nightingale's could introduce "a friend of ours, Mr. [Arthur Hugh] Clough, an excellent man & a capital scholar, who gained great honours at Oxford, but who now wishes to settle in America...." Florence writes, in part: "My mother has given me this note to forward to you...made bold by your great kindness to me...to add a circumstance which I think may interest your [illegible] in favor of our friend, Mr. Clough, which is that he is about to marry a very charming cousin of mine & that it is in order to make her a position that he is anxious to find a more impartial mother in your country than he has done in his own...." Another two pages, separate from the letter, and probably written by Florence's father, set out Arthur Hugh Clough's background and qualifications. Arthur Hugh Clough resigned from University College in 1852 and did travel to Boston, hoping to obtain a position at Harvard, but nothing came of it. He returned to England and married Florence Nightingale's cousin, Blanche Smith, and thereafter worked on a translation of "Plutarch's Lives" and a large poem, "Mari Magno"; he also spent much time helping Florence lobby for reform. This letter was written early in Florence Nightingale's career, before the Crimean War and the reforms which would make her famous. A total of six pages, accompanied by the transmittal envelope.
	181 Autographs/O: James Otis Document Signed Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 JAMES OTIS, American Revolutionary Statesman. Partly-printed Document Signed, "J. Otis," twice and "Otis" once, all on the verso, May 22, 1768, Boston, 6.5" x 8", Fine. A warrant to "Attach the Goods or Estate of Richard Billings of Boston...& Joseph Billings of sd. Boston," both tailors, to pay a debt of 160 pounds to merchant Joshua Blanchard. Also, two holograph notes by Otis. Toning, soiling and some edge chips. Otis was a member of the Massachusetts legislature from 1761 and was among the leaders of those upholding the colonial cause. He published "The Rights of the British Colonies Asserted and Proved" in 1764. With Samuel Adams and Joseph Hawley, he led the majority in the Massachusetts legislature (1766-69) in opposition to various revenue acts.
	182 Autographs/O: "Sam. A. Otis" As Secretary of the Senate Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 SAMUEL A. OTIS, Massachusetts Statesman; Member of the Board of War, and the Continental Congress. Autograph Letter Signed, " Sam. A. Otis," as Secretary of the U.S. Senate, on fine laid paper, October 20, 1789, Boston, 10" x 8", Fine. Probably addressed to John Langdon, the first pro tempore president of the U.S. Senate: "Thinking it might be agreeable to you to have a Sett of Journals Laws &c, I have forwarded you one of each--The others you will please to give orders about on your return. We are all in pleasing expectation of seeing the President in a short time in this Metropolis--I am not able to learn whether he proceeds farther East or not..." Paper loss and tear at left margin, touching two words in the text. Samuel Otis also served as guardian for his famous older brother, James, after a probate court declared James "non compos mentis" [not of sound mind] in 1771.
	183 Autographs/P: Robert Treat Paine Document Signed Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 ROBERT TREAT PAINE, Signer of the Declaration of Independence; First Attorney General of Massachusetts. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Paine," on verso, February 1. 1771, Taunton, Massachusetts, 7.25" x 8.25" with a 4.75" x 7.25" extension., Very Fine. A warrant to bring Cory Durfee of Freetown to court in Taunton to answer to Robert Treat Paine, who is the plaintiff in the case, and who asks for 600 pounds in damages. Overall toning; minor stains and some lower edge splits.
	184 Autographs/P: "John Penn" Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 JOHN PENN, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and Grandson of William Penn. Autograph Letter Signed "John Penn" as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, [1773], no place, 2 pages, 7,75" x 6.5", Very Fine. To Benjamin Chew, Pennsylvania's Attorney General, regarding "Hurst's Tryal." In part, "...I intended being in town on monday...this morning we are informed that the posts which supported the rope of the boat are carried away & that there is no crossing but in a small boat. I wanted much to have spoken to you about this cause which interests us very much...is it impossible to bring it on again before next court...its a cruel thing to be kept all that time in suspence about it...." A 1.5" square is missing from the lower right corner, affecting a couple of words in the text; some toning and soiling; a fold split and a couple of tape repairs. Documents signed by Penn are available, but letters are rarely found. Penn was a Loyalist during the Revolution and, consequently, lost control over most of his holdings.
	185 Autographs/P: Exceptional Content "John J. Pershing" Letter Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 JOHN J. PERSHING, American Army Commander, Nicknamed "Black Jack." Typed Letter Signed, "John J. Pershing," as commander of the expedition sent into Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa, January 9, 1917, "HEADQUARTERS PUNITIVE EXPEDITION, U.S. ARMY, In the Field, Mexico," 1-1/3 pages, 10.5" x 8", Extremely Fine. Pershing writes to Major General William H. Carter in Washington, D.C., on several important subjects. The letter has exceptional content and is boldly signed by Pershing. In part: "We have just completed some experiments here with the pistol, mounted, which will no doubt be of interest to you as a cavalryman. I have always held that men and horses both could be trained without difficulty in the use of the pistol....I selected five active officers....the results have been rather remarkable. They began...by training their men to become very efficient in handling the pistol, dismounted. Then...they started in to train horses. In a short time it was found that they could take any horse, even a remount, and, by putting him alongside of other horses, could fire off him in any direction without at all frightening him. With the main object of developing a system which would enable a whole troop to charge to the front and fire directly over their horses' heads at an enemy, a course of training was developed which we all consider a good one for the purpose....To my mind it is going to give the cavalry a new outlook as to mounted action.I presume you are helping the Senate Committee with the problem of universal service....This is undoubtedly the only solution to the problem....The National Guard might be enlisted in the cause if some plan could be devised by which the services of the best officers and men of the guard could be utilized. They are just a little sore at present on account of the hard jolts they have recently received from regular officers who appeared before the Senate Committee to testify regarding the efficiency of the National Guard on the border.Carranza [the provisional president of Mexico] seems again to have proved true to his character, and it must be conceded that he is a shrewd one. I have predicted all along that he would not agree to the entry of our troops into Mexico in pursuit of bandits...I do not think Carranza wants the Expedition withdrawn...because we are holding the State of Chihuahua for him, and this is the main reason he is not willing to make any sort of an agreement....Many of his officers...agree that it would be disastrous to them to have us withdraw now...."
	186 Autographs/P: Charles Pettit Free Frank Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 CHARLES PETTIT, Continental Congressman and Assistant Quartermaster General of the Continental Army. Autograph Letter with Free Frank Signed, "C. Pettit" as Continental Congressman on the integral address leaf, January 18, 1786 to Charles Biddle, Vice-President of the Continental Congress at Philadelphia, 2-1/2 pages, 10" x 7.75", Very Good. The entire letter has been silked on both sides of each page and there is some splitting along the folds. We would have called this an Autograph Letter Signed, but most of Pettit's last name was torn away when the seal was broken and the letter opened. Fortunately, the Free Frank signature is intact. The content of this letter is quite important, as one might suspect in a communication between two high-level politicos. Here, Pettit transmits information on the secret gathering of ammunition in Pennsylvania, likely in preparation for a revolt or rebellion, and follows with a strong discourse on "Connecticut Claimants" (individuals who claimed to have been duly elected to the Continental Congress). Apparently, the Claimants were causing trouble, prompting Pettit to write, "...I shall only say at present that if the sword should be necessary, I hope the olive branch will be kept in view..."
	187 Autographs/P: TIMOTHY PICKERING, Quartermaster General of the Continental Army, U.S. Secretary of Wa Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 600.00 TIMOTHY PICKERING, Quartermaster General of the Continental Army, U.S. Secretary of War, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Autograph Letter Signed "Timothy Pickering" as Secretary of State, September 13, 1798, Trenton, 9.75" x 7.75", Choice Very Fine. To George Simpson, Cashier of the Bank. In part: "I have received the bills you purchased...and inclose you a check for the amount 21,666.64 dollars, payable at the Bank of the United States to you or your order...I also inclose the Treasurer's check for forty three thousand six hundred & sixty six dollars and sixty seven cents payable to me or my order, which I have endorsed to you, & pray you to place to the credit of my public account..." One edge tear, affecting nothing; seal tear on integral leaf with docket. Boldly written and signed in dark brown ink.
	188 Autographs/P: Timothy Pickering's Signed Pamphlet Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 TIMOTHY PICKERING, American Revolutionary General, Quartermaster General, Postmaster General, Secretary of War, Secretary of State, Congressman Rare Pamphlet Signed, "T Pickering" on the title page of "Remarks On The Hon. John Q. Adams's Review of Mr. Ames's Works...," 50 pages, 1809, Boston, printed by T.B. Wait and Co. Blue felt covers bound by string and interior has light toning. A scarce signed pamphlet from Pickering's library.
	189 Autographs/P: TIMOTHY PICKERING, Revolutionary War General; U.S. Statesman. Partly-printed Bank Che Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 375.00 TIMOTHY PICKERING, Revolutionary War General; U.S. Statesman. Partly-printed Bank Check Signed "T. Pickering," as U.S. Senator, July 7, 1809, no place, 2.5" x 5.75", Extremely Fine. Drawn on the Bank of the United States, payable to "Dft on Boston" for eleven hundred dollars. A vignette of an eagle decorates the check, which is nice and clean. Boldly signed.
	190 Autographs/P: "Franklin Pierce" Orders The Seal Affixed To A Crimean War Convention Between The U.S. Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,600.00 FRANKLIN PIERCE. Partly-printed Document Signed "Franklin Pierce" as President, August 12, 1854, Washington, 10.25" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Pierce directs the Secretary of State to "affix the Seal of the United States to the ratification of the exchange copy of a convention between the United States and Russia, concerning the rights of neutrals, concluded and signed in this city on the 22d ultimo...." A very interesting and unusual document related to the Crimean War, which had begun in March 1854. The United States was neutral in the war, which was fought between Russia on one side, and Britain and France on the other, and ended in 1856 with the Peace of Paris. During the war, the British minister in Washington illegally attempted to recruit American troops and was dismissed by Pierce, bringing the United States and Britain to the brink of war. Faint stain in blank left margin; tape repair on verso of first page and docket page. Pierce's signature is large and bold.
	191 Autographs/P: Franklin and Jane Pierce Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 FRANKLIN & JANE PIERCE. Free Franked, "Free Frank..Pierce" and addressed by his wife Jane to Mrs. Mary M. Aiken, John Aiken Esqr., Lowell, Mass.,"7.25" x 8.75", Very Fine. A note in Jane Pierce's hand is written in the right margin: "I am sorry we are not to see Uncle R and Abby here at present." With red circular postmark from Washington (faint), and dated July 20 (?). Black wax seal is present. A nice combination of Franklin and Jane Pierce.
	192 Autographs/P: "Franklin Pierce" Appoints the Former Vice President George Dallas as Minister to Gre Start Price: 3,600.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 FRANKLIN PIERCE. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Franklin Pierce" as President, on parchment, February 4, 1856, Washington, 13.75" x 13.75" x 17.75", Choice Extremely Fine. Appointing "George M. Dallas of Pennsylvania...Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Her Britannic Majesty." Countersigned by Secretary of State William L. Marcy. There is a single vertical fold, affecting nothing. The cream wafer seal is intact and Pierce's signature is large and beautifully executed in dark brown ink. An important document and a wonderful display item. George Mifflin Dallas was born in Philadelphia in 1792. A lawyer and Democrat, he served as mayor of Philadelphia in 1819, as U.S. Senator from 1831-1833, as attorney general of Pennsylvania from 1833-35, and as U.S. minister to Russia from 1837-39. In the presidential campaign of 1844, Dallas' championship of Texas annexation was an important factor in his nomination as vice president to James K. Polk; Texas remembered and named Dallas, Texas after him. As Vice President he supported Polk's policies. In 1846, his loyalty to the President overrode his own protectionist views and he cast a tie-breaking vote in the Senate in favor of the Walker Tariff of 1846, an administration-backed measure which curbed import duties. He retired from public service at the end of his term, until President Franklin Pierce appointed him minister to Great Britain in 1856 with the document which we offer here. He proved an able diplomat, concluding the Dallas-Clarendon Convention in 1856, which was the basis of settlement of difficulties in Central America, and convinced the British to drop their long-standing claim to the right to search foreign ships during peacetime.
	193 Autographs/P: "James K. Polk" Military Appointment Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 JAMES K. POLK. Partly printed Document Signed, "James K. Polk", as President, on vellum, April 21, 1848, Washington, D.C., 18.5" x 14", Choice Very Fine. Being the appointment of Edward M. Clitz as a "Second Lieutenant in the Tenth Regiment of Infantry." Also signed by William L. Marcy as Secretary of War; Roger Jones, as Adjutant General, has docketed the document in the upper left corner. Document has light age toning and there are a couple of minor pinholes at folds. Polk has boldly signed, with his usual paraph. Attractive and suitable for framing.
	194 Autographs/P: (PRESIDENTS). 1876 Centennial Commemorative printed by the American Bank Note Co. New Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 300.00 (PRESIDENTS). 1876 Centennial Commemorative printed by the American Bank Note Co. New York and issued by "Dwight Compy.," 8.5" x 9.25", Fine. The presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant are featured in individual cameos, surrounded by a border composed of the states' seals. Laid to cardstock, with slight show-through. An attractive item.
	195 Autographs/P: Musical Quotation Signed "Giacomo Puccini" Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 GIACOMO PUCCINI, Italian Operatic Composer. Musical Quotation Signed, "Giacomo Puccini," on a 3.5" x 5.5" post card, postmarked July 10, 1905, Buenos Aires, Very Fine. Someone wrote out five staffs of music from Puccini's "Edgar," which Puccini signed. Card shows a bust of a young woman, elaborated by drawing a necklace and outlining her low-cut dress. Mailed to Felisa Romula Bedoya in Moron, Argentina. In 1905 Puccini spent six weeks in South America, during which time his revised (and final) version of "Edgar" was premiered. Card is dated two days after that premiere. Some of Puccini's operas are "Manon Lescaut," "La Boheme," "Tosca," and "Madama Butterfly."
	196 Autographs/P: Embroidered Tree of Life Wall Hanging For Elvis Presley's Business: Presley Center Co Start Price: 12,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 2.00 (ELVIS PRESLEY). This important "Tree of Life" wall hanging was presented to Elvis Presley on April 21, 1976, at the groundbreaking in Memphis, Tennessee for the first court in a proposed raquetball and handball club project, "Presley Center Courts," in which Elvis had invested.At the top of the 40" x 26.5" presentation piece, in black lettering against a gold silk background, is "TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS." The name "PRESLEY CENTER COURTS racquetball and handball courts" is engraved above and below four racquets, and the date, APRIL 1976, is on each side. At the center of the hanging, a "Tree of Life" of yellow gold against a black background has "ELVIS PRESLEY" engraved along the trunk of the tree, and members of the "Memphis Mafia" form the limbs of the tree: Billy Smith, Alan Fortas, Joe Esposito, Richard Davis, Mike Keeton, Red West, Larry Geller, Jerry Schilling, and Marty Lacker. Above the family tree is the verse: "Like a tree planted by the water that bringeth forth fruit in his season," in yellow gold lettering. Below the tree is the name of the club, "Mendenhall At Mt. Moriah, Memphis, Tenn. USA." In silver lettering below is "ELVIS PRESLEY ENTERPRISES," and below that are the initials "TCB" around a lightning bolt, (all in silver), which stands for "Taking Care of Business In A Flash." Two 8" x 2.25" gold-embroidered, black velvet straps extend from the top; each has a black and gold rope with a gold tassel, approximately one and a half feet long. At bottom right is "C.R. / Dorothea" in black lettering. Ciro Romano, who made Elvis' costumes, designed the wall hanging, incorporating the "Tree of Life" which Marty Lacker had earlier conceived as a gift for Elvis. The hanging is handworked with gold and silver embroidery by Dorothea for I.C. Costume Co. of Hollywood. The piece is backed with leather skins, and a yellow plaque with black lettering which says, "To Commemorate The 'Ground-Breaking," No 1 site - Presley Center Courts, April 21, 1976. 'The Beginning' T.C.B. The Chairman of the Board."The 61" x 41" frame was designed later by Rupert J. Smith, an associate of Andy Warhol, for exhibiting the wall hanging when the Mirage Hotel opened in Las Vegas. It has a snakeskin pattern with reverse negatives of Elvis' face, which are attributed to the Warhol Factory. The hanging is secured with leather straps, bound to twelve silver clasps along the edges of the handing. Presley Center Courts was one of the few business ventures Elvis Presley ever attempted. He refinanced Graceland to obtain the construction financing for Presley Center Courts from the National Bank of Commerce in Memphis. Other investors had agreed to form a limited partnership, with Elvis as chairman of the board. Due to massive cost overruns and the failure of Elvis' manager, Col. Tom Parker, to approve any long-term finance, Elvis was forced to take additional loans in California. A former circus ringmaster and oil promoter named Richard Calhoun was chosen by Col. Parker to be a general partner in charge of promoting the venture, but in May of 1976, Elvis informed Calhoun that he would have to cancel all links to the project: The bank had no faith in the people Elvis had hired to complete the development. Mr. Calhoun obtained the wall hanging from Elvis, and in late 1976, the present owner bought the Presley Center Courts wall hanging from Calhoun, and has kept it for over 25 years. Accompanied by a sworn affidavit by the owner. This is a very impressive and unique item which commemorates Elvis' rare venture into business.
	197 Autographs/P: Israel Putnam and William Williams Signed Roster Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 ISRAEL PUTNAM, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, and others. Manuscript Document Signed once by "Israel Putnam" and twice by "Wm Williams" on a Debenture of the House of Representatives, January 1767, 12.25" x 7.75", Choice Very Fine. The document contains the names and signatures of approximately 100 members of the Lower House of Connecticut. The list of names includes several military officers, such as Putnam, plus Elihu Chancey, Col. Henry Bancock, Col. Eben Silliman, etc. Williams signs as both a member of the House and as Clerk at the end of the document. The document is in nice condition, with normal light, age toning. Minor wear on one of the outer folds places a small hole just below Williams signature as Clerk. This is a fantastic, one-of-a-kind document that links together some of the most important Revolutionary War figures. Putnam was famous for his command at the Battle of Bunker Hill: "Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes!" Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Accompanied by an 1858 engraving of Putnam astride his horse, 10.75" x 7.75", facsimile signature below, Very Fine, some waterstains. (2 items)
	198 Autographs/R: YITZHAK RABIN, Israeli Prime Minister. First Day Cover Signed "Y. Rabin" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 YITZHAK RABIN, Israeli Prime Minister. First Day Cover Signed "Y. Rabin"; a cachet honors the twenty-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, embellished with six colorful stamps. Signed in black ink. Rabin will be remembered for signing a peace treaty with the PLO, for which he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Shimon Peres and Yassir Arafat. He was killed by an Israeli extremist in 1995.
	199 Autographs/R: Rare "Ronald Reagan" Free Frank Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 RONALD REAGAN, 40th President of the United States. White House Envelope Free Franked, "Ronald Reagan," with circular hand stamp, "Washington, DC 20066 / May 24 1983," 4.25" x 8.5", Mint. Signed boldly in black ink. Reagan free franks are rare.
	200 Autographs/R: JOHN RINGLING, American Circus Owner And Performer; Philanthropist. Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 JOHN RINGLING, American Circus Owner And Performer; Philanthropist. Partly printed Document Signed, "John Ringling," 2 pages, November 4, 1916, no place, 14" x 8.5", Choice Very Fine. A Barnum & Bailey "Artist's Contract And Release" for the Four Melillo Sisters, an acrobatic contortion act, at $40 per week for the 1917 season. The Ringling Brothers began buying other shows in 1900; they purchased the Barnum & Bailey circus in 1907 and operated it separately until 1919. John outlived his four brothers, who were all involved in the family circus business. He has signed in the center of the second page. Light toning and minor fold breaks. Suitable for framing and display.
	201 Autographs/R: Signed "Rochambeau" French Revolution Letter Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 DE VIMEUR ROCHAMBEAU, French Marshal who Commanded French Troops in the American Revolution. Manuscript Letter Signed, "de Vimeur Rochambeau" as Major-General of the Army of the North, on watermarked, fine-laid paper, July 29, 1791, Valenciennes, Choice Extremely Fine. Written in French to an unknown correspondent. Rochambeau says that he is sending to M. de la Graviere a copy of a letter from M. de Varlabour which will inform him of a new brawl which took place the day before between the garrison of Condé and the Austrian recruits and that M. de Varlabour is leaving immediately...." The letter is clean and clear; Rochambeau's signature is 2.5" long. A superb example. Rochambeau commanded the French force sent in 1780 to aid the Americans. He was with Washington's army at White Plains, New York, and participated in the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown by preventing the escape of the British forces by sea. Rochambeau returned to France and commanded the army of the North during the French Revolution. He was made marshal of France in 1803.
	202 Autographs/R: "J.D. Rockefeller" Signed Standard Oil Trust Certificate Start Price: 1,680.00Estimate: 2,800.00 - 3,300.00 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, American Industrialist and Philanthropist. Stock Certificate Signed, "J.D. Rockefeller" as President, November 25, 1885, New York, 7.75" x 12", Choice Very Fine. This highly ornate, partly engraved Stock Certificate for 100 shares of the Standard Oil Trust was issued to Mrs. Nellie Gillerman. Countersigned by Henry M. Flagler as Secretary and Benjamin Brewster as Treasurer. A scarce variety printed in brown, black and white instead of the green, black and white known for Standard Oil Trust stock certificates With an ornate brown border. There is an engraved vignette of the U.S. Capitol building, as on the green certificates, but the 100-share amount is elaborately engraved several times, rather than the share amount being entered in manuscript as on the green certificates. The stub is attached, and the transfer has been completed on the reverse. The excellent signatures are only machine cancelled, with no pen cancellation line through them as is usually found. These 100-share certificates were probably designed to be used for large transactions, as "Shares $100 each" is engraved at the top; 100 shares amount to $10,000, a substantial amount of money at that time. John D. Rockefeller was one of America's greatest industrialists: he controlled the oil industry. He organized the Standard Oil Co. in 1870, gained a monopoly in the oil business and organized the Standard Oil Trust in 1882; it was dissolved by court decree in 1892. Henry M. Flagler was associated with Rockefeller in the development of the Standard Oil Company; he later organized the Florida East Coast Railway and built great hotels at Florida shore resorts. Benjamin Brewster was one of the original trustees of the Standard Oil Trust and one of the five original incorporators of the Standard Oil Company.
	203 Autographs/R: Early "Rommel" Military Document Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 1,000.00 ERWIN ROMMEL, German Field Marshal; Known As "Desert Fox." Partly-printed Document Signed "Rommel" as Major, September 21, 1934, Goslar, 11.75" x 8.25", Choice Very Fine. The appointment of Forst Witten to the Third Battalion of Infantry, Regiment 17 (Riflemen). Signed boldly in pencil by Rommel. This document is earlier than those normally seen signed by Rommel. After being one of the few junior German officers in World War I to be awarded the "Pour le Merite" (which was reserved for generals), Rommel commanded an infantry regiment in Stuttgart, then was posted to the infantry school in Dresden as an instructor. During this time, he wrote "Infantry Attacks," which was based on his World War I experience. In October of 1933, he was promoted to Major and sent to Goslar to command a mountain battalion. This document is from his time in Goslar, where he stayed for two years. His military exploits during World War II would win him renown as perhaps Germany's greatest military commander, respected and admired by friend and foe.
	204 Autographs/R: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" As A Harvard Student Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, 32nd President of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed in the text, on Alpha Delta Phi Club stationery, 6.75" x 4.75" February (1903), Extremely Fine. In full: "Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts with pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan's kind invitation for Wednesday evening, February the eighteenth." Slight toning at top, otherwise perfect. We know that the year was 1903 because, elsewhere in this catalog, Henry James writes a letter accepting the same engagement. Roosevelt was a young man of 21 and a student at Harvard when he accepted this invitation.
	205 Autographs/R: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Typed Letter Signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as Governor of New Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Typed Letter Signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as Governor of New York, on official letterhead with embossed seal, December 22, 1930, Albany, 9" x 8", Extremely Fine. To P.A. Anderson of White Plains, N.Y.: "I did not have an opportunity while at Warm Springs to thank you for your letter of congratulations, but I want you to know that I am grateful...." Roosevelt was stricken with polio in 1921 and enjoyed going to Warm Springs, Georgia, for treatments and relaxation. It was there that he died in 1945. Boldly signed.
	206 Autographs/R: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Wartime Appointment Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Partly-printed Document Signed "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as President, August 8, 1944, Washington, 18.75" x 23", Extremely Fine. Toward the end of his third term, and eight months before his death, Roosevelt appoints George Z. Barnes as "a Member of the United States Tariff Commission." Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Edward Stettinius, Jr. Document has been laid to cardstock; light toning; minor show-though at lower left; and thin sliver of stain at extreme right corner and bottom center, all of which affect nothing. Roosevelt signed boldly in dark brown ink. Very nice eye appeal. A great display item.
	207 Autographs/R: (THEODORE ROOSEVELT). Teddy Roosevelt Clock, produced by "Ferguson Bros.", 11.5" high Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 (THEODORE ROOSEVELT). Teddy Roosevelt Clock, produced by "Ferguson Bros.", 11.5" high, Very Fine. Featuring a sculpted image of Teddy Roosevelt on horseback, with an inset, wind-up clock, 2.75" diameter, below the horse. Iron image with smooth, rubbed features, striking a handsome pose. Metal with ochre and gray patina. Minor toning and aging to clock face. Teddy on horseback items are highly prized collectibles!
	208 Autographs/R: "Theodore Roosevelt" Check As President Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Check Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" as President, October 21, 1901, Washington, D.C., 3" x 8", Extremely Fine. Just over a month after unexpectedly becoming President upon McKinley's assassination, Roosevelt writes a check on The Riggs National Bank for ten dollars, payable to Elbert Tappen. The tan check was never cashed; hence, no endorsement stamps or perforations are present. Roosevelt checks as President are uncommon.
	209 Autographs/R: "Theodore Roosevelt" To Hamilton Fish Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 THEODORE ROOSEVELT Typed Letter Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" as President, on "The White House" letterhead, June 9, 1908, Washington, 9" x 7", Extremely Fine. Writing to U.S. Assistant Treasurer, Hamilton Fish (son of the renowned statesman of the same name): I agree with you absolutely about that memorial. We might just as well incorporate the Sermon on the Mount, as you say...." Typed in blue ink; with integral blank leaf. Very minor bleed to ink in signature, which is extremely bold.
	210 Autographs/R: "Theodore Roosevelt" Denounces Illegal Campaign Solicitation Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Typed Letter Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" as President, 1-1/2 pages on White House letterhead, November 1, 1905, Washington, 10.5' x 8", Choice Very Fine. Written to Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, who was outraged at an investigation into U.S. Circuit Judge Baker. In part: "...I regret that I must absolutely differ with you as to what you say in your letter about this investigation, and as to what you say about Judge Baker's conduct in this case. So far from its being "an outrage" to have conducted the investigation, the result of [Assistant Attorney General] Mr. Robb's inquiry shows that it would have been in fact an outrage not to have conducted it after the accusations were made...it seems perfectly clear that Judge Baker, while a United States Circuit Judge, did absolutely violate the law...I am simply astounded to find from his own statement and confession that he did what was done in this case. Let me point out also that it was not merely a technical offense; the Judge, the representative of the law, not only indirectly but as I think directly, solicited and actually secured subscriptions to the extent of five per cent. of their salary for campaign purposes from these three small clerks....Let me reiterate that the course of the Civil Service Commission in the premises has been amply justified by the investigation of Mr. Robb...." More exceptional content. Roosevelt made three holograph corrections and signed boldly in black ink. An excellent display item. Beveridge served as senator from Indiana from 1899-1911. An outspoken advocacy of American imperialism, Beveridge was one of the original Progressive Republicans who supported many of Roosevelt's policies; when Roosevelt formed the Progressive "Bull Moose" Party in 1912, Beveridge joined him. He is best known, however, for his four-volume biography of Chief Justice John Marshall.
	211 Autographs/R: Early "Theodore Roosevelt" Document Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 THEODORE ROOSEVELT, 26th President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed "Theodore Roosevelt" as Acting President of the United States Civil Service Commission, September 24, 1889, 13.5" x 8", Extremely Fine. Notifying William T. Durr of York, Pa. that he has passed the railroad mail exam held at Baltimore on August 12, 1889, and that his name "has been entered on the railway mail clerk register of eligibles." Rules and regulations pertaining to that position follow. Roosevelt signed boldly at lower right. Roosevelt was appointed commissioner of the U.S. Civil Service Commission by President Benjamin Harrison; he served from 1889-1895. Matted and framed with a 10" x 8" image of Roosevelt in uniform to an overall size of 21" x 25". Ready for display.
	212 Autographs/R: Rare Rosecrans Signed Photograph Start Price: 840.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 WILLIAM S. ROSECRANS, Union General. Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed, "W.S. Rosecrans" at the lower edge of the image, Choice Very Fine. The last name is somewhat light; otherwise, in excellent condition. Stamp of C.M. Bell of Washington, D.C. on front mount and back. Rosecrans led the Army of the Cumberland to victory at Stones River, for which he was given the Thanks of Congress. His defeat at Chicamauga cost him his command. Sanders has no listing for a signed photograph of Rosecrans, and only two are listed in American Book Prices Current since 1975. Rare.
	213 Autographs/R: Extremely Rare "J: Rutledge" Signed Revolutionary War Document Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 JOHN RUTLEDGE, Revolutionary War Governor of South Carolina; Signer of the Federal Constitution; 2nd Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Autograph Document Signed "J: Rutleldge" as Goveror of South Carolina, August 25, 1779, no place, 2.5" x 9", Fine. In full: "The Treasr. to pay to the Pay Master Genl. of the Militia one Hundred Thousand Dollars on acct. J: Rutledge Aug. 25 1779." Below Rutledge's order is an acknowledgment of receipt, "Recd. 25th August 1779 payment for this order D: DeSaussure." The docket on the verso converts the dollars into pounds: "25th Aug. £162.500 in 100.000 Dolars. Govr. ordr. pd D: DeSaussure." Toned and soiled, but boldly penned and signed. After taking over major parts of Georgia and Virginia, British troops were pointing toward the capture of South Carolina. An invasion was imminent and the military situation was becoming desperate. Understanding that he was in a dire situation, Rutledge gave this order in an attempt to shore up the state militia. A historic document, showing the tremendous effort made by Rutledge, as Governor of South Carolina, to fund and maintain a strong military presence in the face of a strong British force quickly approaching the state. All efforts were futile: Charleston fell to British troops under General Sir Henry Clinton on May 12, 1780.
	214 Autographs/S: Extremely Rare Saint-Gaudens Autograph Letter Start Price: 1,050.00Estimate: 1,750.00 - 2,250.00 AUGUSTUS SAINT-GAUDENS, American Sculptor; Designed the $20 Gold Double Eagle. Autograph Letter Signed, " Aug St Gaudens," April 28, 1882, New York City, 8" x 5", Choice Extremely Fine. To John La Farge, American artist famed for his murals and work in stained glass: "According to my present calculations, I will have time to do the panels in about a year from now, and in about three or four months, the models could be finished. But I do not give the date as definite as it depends on the finishing of work previously undertaken. I should say about five thousand dollars would be the cost of these models....Should the time and price not be agreeable, I would strongly recommend my brother Louis, who can do the work sooner and charge less." One small tear at lower edge of second page. Saint-Gaudens' sculpture of Admiral Farragut, unveiled in 1881, established him as a master; his "Sherman" of 1903 (at the 59th Street entrance to Central Park in New York City), is probably the greatest equestrian monument of modern times. He also sculpted two statues of Lincoln and collaborated with Theodore Roosevelt in designing new U.S. coinage. Autograph Letters Signed by Saint-Gaudens are extremely rare.
	215 Autographs/S: "Russell Sage" Signed Preferred Stock Certificate Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 RUSSELL SAGE, American Financier and Stock Market Manipulator. Stock Certificate Signed, "Russell Sage," as president of the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, September 1866, New York, 6" x 10", Very Fine. This is a preferred stock certificate for 100 shares of the company, partly printed in black ink and completed in manuscript. Sage's signature appears in dark ink with "CANCELLED" lightly stamped over his and the Transfer Agent's signatures.
	216 Autographs/S: "Sir Walter Scott" Autographed Letter Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 SIR WALTER SCOTT, Scottish Poet, Novelist, Historian, and Biographer. Autograph Letter Signed, "Walter Scott," May 22 (c. 1822), Edinburgh, 8" x 7.25", Choice Very Fine. To Sir Andrew Halleday at Hampton Court. In part, "...I wish I could prevail on Walter to go on half pay and go abroad alone for a couple of years, but I fear I should hardly succeed. He is so much attached to the military profession. I have begged him to have a consultation without which I would not feel justified in proving my point. I will hope you will give the weight of your knowledge of the case and of your proficiency and skill. I am afraid...that while Walter is within hearing of the bugles it will be very difficult to keep him quiet..." The letter probably refers to Scott's son, Walter, Jr., to whom his father's title passed after 1832, and which ended in 1847 with Walter, Jr.'s death. The letter has been silked and there is minor soiling. Red wax seal is extant. Script and signature are written in medium brown ink and easily read.
	217 Autographs/S: (SEALING VOYAGE). A 2-page letter dated April 14, 1817 from Eliza Hammond in Norwich Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 (SEALING VOYAGE). A 2-page letter dated April 14, 1817 from Eliza Hammond in Norwich to her sister in Vermont, giving news of their brother Theophilus, who may have been with Edmund Fanning on his 1815-17 sealing and whaling voyage, 12.75" x 7.5", Very Good. In a letter dated April 14, 1816, he reported that his ship had arrived at Woods Island, that "they had 96 days passage to the falkland islands they had one gale that lasted 30 days...they have on board 37 men 160 live turtle 3 Rabbits one dog and 10 hogs...They had not took any Seal but expected to sail to the island of Guadeloup where they heard they were plenty..." Some toning and soiling; several holes from seal affect several words on second page.
	218 Autographs/S: (SENATORS, CONGRESSMAN AND A VICE PRESIDENT). Four items: Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 475.00 (SENATORS, CONGRESSMAN AND A VICE PRESIDENT). Four items: (1) Typed Letter Signed "James F. Byrnes" as Governor of South Carolina, on official letterhead, April 6, 1953, Columbia, 11" x 8.5". Sending his autograph to a collector. Byrnes was also a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, a Congressman, Senator, and Truman's Secretary of State. (2) Autograph Check Signed "G. M. Dallas," October 8, 1819, Philadelphia, 2.75" x 7", to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States for $200, "...being for my quarter's salary...." George M. Dallas was James K. Polk's vice president. (3) Address leaf panel Free Franked, "free Wilmot / MC." With a circular "FREE Washington D.C. Feb. 5" postmark. David Wilmot was a senator from Pennsylvania. (4) Signature, "Free Jona: Dayton" cut from a Free Franked address leaf. Stamped "[F]REE" is also present, under heavy toning. Dayton, Ohio was named after this congressman. All items are Fine or better. (4 items)
	219 Autographs/S: "G. Bernard Shaw" Autograph Letter Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, English Playwright. Autograph Letter Signed, "G. Bernard Shaw," July 15, 1944, (London), written on a large postcard, 5-3/4" x 4-1/8", Very Fine. To William S. Morison of New York, saying he can add nothing to the preface headed "How William Archer impressed Bernard Shaw," which was written for a volume entitled "Three Plays by William Archer," published in 1927. "...It was reprinted in my collected works...if you can get hold of this you will probably learn more from it than you ever knew not only of W.A. personally, but of the Flas-Walker-Morison complex that so strongly marked your ancestry. You may quote it ad lib."
	220 Autographs/S: PHILIP SHERIDAN, Union General. Signature, "P.H. Sheridan Lt Genrl U.S.A." Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 PHILIP SHERIDAN, Union General. Signature, "P.H. Sheridan Lt Genrl U.S.A.," on a 2.25" x 3.5" card." Pencilled name at left corner. Light toning; otherwise, Very Fine.
	221 Autographs/S: General William T. Sherman Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN, Civil War Union General. Autograph Note Signed "W.T. Sherman" in pencil, no date, [New York], 8.25" x 5.75", Fine. Addressed to the Office of the 5th Avenue Hotel, "Please send this Book [not present] to Miss Margaret Middleton 33 West 19th Street by a messenger. My messinger [sic] delivered this note, but not the Book." Uneven top edge and light soiling. Mounted to a larger sheet. Hurriedly but firmly written and signed. Accompanied by an engraving of Sherman from a Sarony photo. (2 items)
	222 Autographs/S: "W.T. Sherman" Color Lithograph & Signature Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 WILLIAM TECUMSEH SHERMAN, Civil War Union General. Color Lithograph & Cut Square Signed, "W. T. Sherman/ Maj. Genl." on watermarked, fine laid paper, 1.5" x 3", mounted below the lithograph of Sherman. Framed and matted to 24.5" x 20", Very Fine with the print being Choice Extremely Fine. A bold signature in brown ink measures nearly 3" in length. Lithograph and cut square are "matted" and framed by reverse gilt-lined, red painted glass. Red painted glass has begun to chip and flake inside the wide margins, not affecting the print.
	223 Autographs/S: WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor of the Bahamas and Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 650.00 WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor of the Bahamas and Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Partly printed Document Signed, "W Shirley" on verso, November 22, 1740, County of Suffolk, 6.75" x 8.25", Choice Very Fine. Being a warrant to "Attach the Goods or Estate of John Sheppard...and for want thereof to take the Body of the said John Sheppard.." and to bring him to the Inferiour Court of Common Pleas at Boston. Shirley practiced law in England for eleven years before migrating to Boston in 1731. He was the king's advocate general in 1734 and governor of Massachusetts in 1741. Pinhole-like separations along folds do not affect Shirley's dark signature.
	224 Autographs/S: WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor of the Bahamas and Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 1,000.00 WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor of the Bahamas and Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Manuscript Document Signed, "W Shirley," January 3, 1768, New Providence (Bahamas), 6.25" x 7.75", Fine. Being a bill of exchange payable in London for £25. Paper missing from top and bottom edges, reinforced by strips on verso. Shirley served as governor of Massachusetts from 1741-49 and from 1753-56. He was governor of the Bahamas from 1761-67, and returned to Massachusetts in 1769. He also wrote a book on American colonial finance.
	225 Autographs/S: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, American Bandmaster and Composer. Autograph Quotation Signed Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, American Bandmaster and Composer. Autograph Quotation Signed, "Talent in harness with sincerity always comes under the wire first John Philip Sousa," on "Sousa And His Band" letterhead, no date, New York, 5.5" x 8.8", Very Fine. Light toning and light marks from pencil erasures. Mounted at corners to 6" x 9" card stock. Both the quotation and the signature are boldly penned.
	226 Autographs/S: (STAGE ACTORS). Group of Signed Programs, c. 1949-60, from Boston theaters Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (STAGE ACTORS). Group of Signed Programs, c. 1949-60, from Boston theaters, including Ray Bolger, Burgess Meredith, Hume Cronin, Cloris Leachman, and Jessica Tandy, Choice Very Fine. Over 70 signatures! (10 pieces)
	227 Autographs/S: "A Rose Is A Rose Is A Rose" Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 GERTRUDE STEIN, American Expatriate Writer. Book Inscribed and Signed, "For Sophia Stone, Gertrude Stein" on the half title page, being a 1933 Modern Library edition of her book "Three Lives," Very Good to Fine. Covers have some toning, especially the spine, and some edge wear; the interior is evenly toned. Stein resided in Paris from 1903 until her death in 1946. She wrote experimental works paralleling the theories of Cubism. Books signed by her are very scarce.
	228 Autographs/S: "Alexander H. Stephens" Autograph Letter Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 ALEXANDER HAMILTON STEPHENS, Confederate States Vice President. Autograph Letter Signed "Alexander H. Stephens," as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 4 pages, July 15, 1858, Crawfordville, Georgia, 9.5" x 7.5," Choice Very Fine. Stephens writes this letter to a friend in Ellerton, Georgia. In part: "On my arrival home last night I got a letter from Lawton proposing that we should start to the West Monday next - I have answered him today agreeing to his time...I also...got a letter from our friend Smith [John H.], which I take the liberty of enclosing to you... because in it he refers to you in a way that satisfies me and leaves me with little room to doubt that he feels towards you as I gave it..." Stephens also mentions fellow Georgian Robert Toombs, who, with Stephens and Howell Cobb led the South away from secession in the years leading up to the war. Toombs would later serve as the Confederacy's Secretary of State; Stephens became CSA Vice President. Accompanied by an engraving of Stephens. (2 pieces)
	229 Autographs/S: ALEXANDER HAMILTON STEPHENS, Vice President of the Confederacy. Folded Letter Cover F Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 ALEXANDER HAMILTON STEPHENS, Vice President of the Confederacy. Folded Letter Cover Free Franked, "Free A.H. Stephens M.C." as a member of Congress, postmarked with a round red stamp "December 13, Washington, D C" and stamped red "Free," and addressed in Stephens' hand to "John L. Stephens Esq., Hamilton, Ga.," Fine. The full sheet when opened is 10" x 7.75". Red wax from the original seal still adheres to page and there is a slight tear (1.5 mm) where letter was opened. Overall toning; four tiny holes at the folds and a removable old pencil notation; otherwise, quite nice.
	230 Autographs/S: Signed By Baron Von Steuben Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 BARON FRIEDRICH VON STEUBEN, American Revolutionary General From Prussia Who Trained the Continental Army. Partly-printed Document Signed "Steuben" and accomplished in his hand, January 8, 1792, New York, 2-5/8" x 5-5/8", Choice Fine. A check payable to "A.B. or Bearer" for $112. Lightly toned with some scattered foxing. The crosshatched manual cancel affects the "b" in the signature and the tail of the "S". Penned and signed in brown ink. Von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge in February 1778, where he was named inspector general and given the task of training the troops there. He was markedly successful and led Continental forces at Monmouth and Yorktown. He was commissioned major general in the Continental army and became a trusted advisor to Washington. After the war, he became an American citizen.
	231 Autographs/S: IGOR STRAVINSKY, Russian Composer. Typed Letter Signed "I Stravinsky," (January 5, Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 IGOR STRAVINSKY, Russian Composer. Typed Letter Signed "I Stravinsky," (January 5, 1952), New York, 10.5" x 7", Very Fine. Written on "Gladstone" stationery to his attorney, Arnold Weissberger, regarding a returned check and mentioning fellow-composers Darius Milhaud and Hugues Cuénod. In part: "...This is her [Miss H. Monath's] reaction to my sending her back...the unpayed [sic] check with a note of the bank - insufficient funds...Poor Milhaud, poor Cuenod! They certainly will never be payed." A couple of pencil notations, minor creasing at lower edges, away from bold blue signature.
	232 Autographs/S: "Birdman of Alcatraz" Autograph Letter Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 ROBERT STROUD, American Ornithologist; The "Birdman of Alcatraz." Autograph Letter Signed "Robert Stroud #594" on a piece of ruled paper, February 21, 1949, Alcatraz, CA, 10.25" x 8," Choice Extremely Fine. In this letter to his sister, Mamie Stroud, of Illinois, Robert writes some interesting content: "I really do not want the government or anyone else to supply me with ways of making a living. If they will turn me out, I can make that for myself. Not only a living for myself, but I will set up an institution that will supply a living for a lot of people and will be doing it long after I am dead." He talks of a new lawsuit, then discusses some home and medical remedies for his sister's kidney stones. Finally, he writes, "If things work out, I will see that you have the best treatment money can buy, or anything else you want. I know that you have heard that before, but I am not a quitter, sis, and I am going to win yet. I think this is the time." Stroud never did get out; he died in prison in 1963, having been there since 1909.
	233 Autographs/S: July 6, 1776 Revolutionary War Letter from General Sullivan to General Schuyler Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 JOHN SULLIVAN, American Revolutionary Officer; Member of Continental Congress; Governor of Massachusetts. Third Person Letter, July 6, 1776, Crown Point, 7.75" x 6.25", Fine. To General Philip Schuyler, inviting him to dinner and yielding headquarters: "General Sullivan...begs leave to inform General Schuyler that he is now in the House always occupied as Head-Quarters which he will immediately clear, so that it may be improved by the General or any other commanding Officer." Integral address leaf, docketed; some foxing.After the British evacuation of Boston in March 1776, Sullivan led a column of reinforcements to join the Northern army, which was retreating from Canada after Montgomery's defeat at Quebec. Reaching St. John's on June 1, he assumed command of the army the following day, when John Thomas died of smallpox. Ordering a retreat to Crown Point, he found on his arrival that Horatio Gates had ostensibly superseded him in command, although the Congressional order authorizing the appointment was vague in its specific intentions. Since Schuyler, assigned to command the Northern Department, was still at his headquarters in Albany and Sullivan was with the troops at Crown Point, there was a question as to which of these officers Gates was succeeding. Congress settled the confusion on July 8 by delegating Gates as Schuyler's second in command. Sullivan subsequently left the Northern Department with the intimation that he would resign his commission. The last phrase in Sullivan's letter shows his difficulty: he did not know whether Schuyler or his rival Horatio Gates would be taking command.
	234 Autographs/T: "Wm H Taft" Letter With Legal Content Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 WILLIAM H. TAFT, 27th President of the United States; Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Autograph Letter Signed "Wm H Taft" as Judge of the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, August 3, 1895, Pointe a Pic (Quebec), 8" x 5", Extremely Fine. To George Leonard, he writes, in part: "I wish you would copy...and send to me a passage from Justice Bradley's opinion in Burgess vs Seligman 107 U.S. 20...then copy the list of cases given at the bottom of page 34 and note opposite each cited case the year in which it was decided." Taft also gives instructions regarding bills which have arrived and adds, "...I am getting along quite slowly with my address and miss very much an opportunity for reference to a library." One contemporary ink blotch near last line of text, affecting nothing. Accompanied by holograph transmittal envelope. Taft would serve as President from 1909-1913 and as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1921-30, the only person in history to head these two branches of the government. (2 items)
	235 Autographs/T: Taft supports the League of Nations Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 WILLIAM H. TAFT. Typed Letter Signed "Wm H Taft" as president of the League To Enforce Peace, on League letterhead, December 17, 1918, New York, 11" x 8-3/8", Choice Very Fine. Appointing Mr. Hamilton Holt a member of the executive committee and Vice Chairman of its Paris Committee. "...The special purpose of the Paris Committee, which will sit from time to time during the Peace Conference and represent us...is two-fold: (1) to support the plans of the President...in behalf of a League of Nations and (2) to advise the New York office of the league of ways in which it can best support the movement in America." He adds a holographic note: "and 3 to confer with similar committees from leagues having similar purposes from other allied countries." Taft refers to the Versailles peace conference, which ended World War I, but did not result in a League of Nations.
	236 Autographs/T: EDWARD TELFAIR, Revolutionary Patriot, Member of Continental Congress, Governor of Geo Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 550.00 EDWARD TELFAIR, Revolutionary Patriot, Member of Continental Congress, Governor of Georgia. Document Signed, "Edwd. Telfair" as Governor of Georgia, 2 pages on laid paper, May 11, 1793, 12.5" x 13" and 10" x 8", Choice Fine. Being a land grant of 1,000 acres in Washington County to Israel Robinson. Telfair signed at the lower edge of the larger document, which is folded up over the smaller document and attached with a ribbon; the large hanging seal is not present, but its "ghost" is around the edges. Telfair served on many Revolutionary War committees and was one of the party that broke open the magazine at Savannah and removed the powder. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1778 and 1780-83, the latter year being a commissioner to treat with the Cherokees. In 1786 and again in 1790-93, he was governor of Georgia.
	237 Autographs/T: (TEXAS). Manuscript Document, August 30, 1854, transferring 640 acres in Texas Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 (TEXAS). Manuscript Document, August 30, 1854, transferring 640 acres in Texas from "Nicholas Kelly" of New Orleans, LA, to "Samuel Redgate," and an Autograph Letter Signed, on "R.O'C. Lynch" letterhead, June 7, 1889, from Wichita Falls, Texas, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. The 1854 letter, 9.75" x 7.75", 2 pages, details how Nicholas Kelly received 640 acres in the "County of Colorado, Texas" from the government of Texas for his part in the war between the U.S. and Mexico. The 1889 letter, 11.25" x 8.25", handwritten in dark-brown ink on toned brown letterhead of a hardware store, details the day-to-day affairs of life in "Wichita Falls"--including a reference to the "funny little" prairie dogs near the settlement. The verso has a detailed printed map of "Wichita County" compiled by "J.W. Field, surveyor." Two interesting documents from early residents of Texas. (2 pieces)
	238 Autographs/T: WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, English Author. Autograph Manuscript fragment Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY, English Author. Autograph Manuscript fragment of approximately 55 words in Thackeray's hand, in pencil, on a small sheet, 2.25" x 5", Extremely Fine. Being one paragraph from "De Juventute," "Roundabout Papers" No. 8 (Oct. 1860). Thackeray describes the illustration of Bob Logic, (the writer was also an accomplished illustrator): "...The anxiety of the Oxonian to witness the attitudes of the elegant pair had nearly put a stop to their movements. On his turning round from the piano-forte and presenting his comical mug Kate could hardly suppress a laugh." In 1860, as one of the leading writers of his day, Thackeray became editor of the "Cornhill" magazine; the "Roundabout papers" were short essays published in that magazine. They were often autobiographical and Thackeray sometimes used them to respond to various attacks.
	239 Autographs/T: "Charles Thomson" Autograph Check Signed Just Eight Days Before Dying Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 CHARLES THOMSON, First and Only Secretary of the Continental Congress. Autograph Document Signed, "Cha Thomson," August 8, 1824, Harrison, 4.75" x 7.75", Fine. Ordering the "Cashier of the Bank of Penslvania" to "Pay to Sarah Hagey or Bearer thirty three dollars and eighty four cents." The document has cross cancellations, some minor ink smears, and one number in the date has been eroded by the iron gall ink. Although clearly the shaky hand of an old man (he was 95 years old), the document is boldly written and signed. Thomson served as secretary for the Continental Congress for fifteen years, beginning in 1774. His integrity was legendary among the colonists, and also among the Indians, who called him "man of truth." Thomson was the man chosen to notify General Washington of his election to the presidency.
	240 Autographs/T: Letter By The Founder of General Electric Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 ELIHU THOMSON, American Electrical Engineer, Inventor & Co-Founder of General Electric. Typed Letter Signed, "Elihu Thomson," in brown ink on blue-green, watermarked General Electric Company stationery, May 18, 1931, Lynn, MA, 10.5" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Addressed to "Professor Alfred C. Lane" of Boston, Thomson sends a letter of thanks for information regarding a rather mysterious natural phenomenon -- ball lightning: "Thank you for the clipping on Ball Lightning which you kindly sent. We really have very little to go upon in these accounts as to the interpretation of the phenomena, but there seems to be a persistency about the observations which makes it hardly possible to doubt the real existence of the phenomena itself." The letter is folded to fit into an envelope, and one of these folds runs through the upper portion of the signature. Otherwise the letter is clean. Thomson (1853-1937) merged his company, Thomson-Houston Electric Co., with Thomas Edison's company to form General Electric in 1892. The new company manufactured and operated under his inventions, for which he obtained in excess of 700 patents.
	241 Autographs/T: Extremely Rare "C.L. Tiffany" Signed Cabinet Photo Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 CHARLES LEWIS TIFFANY, Founder of Tiffany and Co., Jewelry Designer, Artist. Extremely rare Cabinet Photograph Signed, "C.L. Tiffany," on lower part of bust-length image. Also in Tiffany's hand, "Feby 15th 1892 / My eightieth birthday," 6.5" x 4.25", Choice Very Fine or better. Photographed by Sarony of Union Square, New York. Minor soiling; a .5" crease at lower right corner affects nothing. The signature is especially bold. In 1837, Tiffany, along with partner John B. Young, opened a store in New York and began manufacturing his own jewelry. He opened branches in Paris (1850) and London (1868). The firm name Tiffany & Co. was adopted in 1853 and the name "Tiffany" became synonymous throughout the world with quality and elegant jewelry.
	242 Autographs/T: Leon Trotsky As Commander In Chief Of The Red Army Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 LEON TROTSKY, Russian Revolutionary. Typed Document Signed, "L. Trotsky" in Russian, as People's Commissar for Military and naval Affairs, August 14, 1918, no place, 9" x 6.75", Fine. One year after the overthrow of of Czar Nicholas II, Trotsky signs this document outlining regulations intended to conserve rail cars by preventing their unnecessary use by officials. The cars were badly needed for the Red military effort, and were in extremely short supply. The number of rail cars of various types to be provided for Army headquarters and division headquarters is restricted; department chiefs are limited to regular train service for business trips and their use of other rail cars for trips within the front line is regulated. The document states that deviations from these regulations will be subject to severe penalties by Trotsky. A complete English translation accompanies the document.These regulations date from a critical period in the Russian Revolution (1917-1921). After years as a revolutionary in exile, Trotsky returned to Russia, following the first revolution of March 1917, and allied his own revolutionary group with Lenin's Bolsheviks. Trotsky quickly became powerful, first serving as Commissar for Foreign Affairs, then as Commissar for Military and Naval Affairs (in effect, commander in chief). In that position, he developed the Red Army and was largely responsible for the Bolsheviks' eventual victory in the Russian Civil War. After Lenin's death in 1924, Trotsky was defeated by Stalin in a contest for control of the Communist party. He was expelled from the party in 1927, banished from Russia in 1929, and murdered in Mexico in 1937. Virtually all of the few Trotsky items which come on the market are of the period after his exile from Russia. A document signed by Trotsky as military commander in chief, participating in this early stage in the birth of the Soviet Union, is very rare.
	243 Autographs/T: "Rob Troup" As Secretary of The Continental Congress Board of War Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 ROBERT TROUP, Revolutionary War Officer; Secretary of the Board of War. Document Signed, "Rob. Troup, Secretary" as Secretary of the Board of War, 11.75' x 7.5", Very Fine. Also in Troup's hand, "A true copy." The document is an "Extract from the Journals of Congress of Octr. 7th 1779": "Resolved that it be recommended to the several States to direct their Treasurers to transmit to Congress on the first day of every Month Returns of the sums which they may have respectively received for supplying the Continental Treasury that the Money mentioned therein be credited from the respective Dates of the Return and that the same be entered on the Journals of Congress." Tape reinforcement on verso of top horizontal fold, even toning, and minor soiling. Suitable for framing and display.Troup served as aide to General Nathaniel Woodhull in 1776 before being taken prisoner at the battle of Long Island. After being exchanged in the spring of 1777, he became aide to General Horatio Gates and participated in the battle of Stillwater and in the surrender of General Burgoyne. In February 1778, he was appointed by Congress Secretary of the Board of War and served until its dissolution in 1779. After the war, he became judge of the U.S. district court of New York and was a close personal friend of Alexander Hamilton
	244 Autographs/T: HARRY S TRUMAN, 33rd President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed "Harry S Tru Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 HARRY S TRUMAN, 33rd President of the United States. Typed Letter Signed "Harry S Truman" as Vice President, on official tan letterhead, January 24, 1945, Washington, 10" x 8", Extremely Fine. To Mr. Florman of New York City: "Thank you a lot for the vest pocket watch. I have always wanted one of them, and I shall think of you every time I try to see what time it is." One contemporary correction to Mr. Florman initial, and one small edge chip at upper left. Boldly signed.
	245 Autographs/T: HARRY S TRUMAN. Typed Letter Initialed, "H.S.T." as President, on White House letterh Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 HARRY S TRUMAN. Typed Letter Initialed, "H.S.T." as President, on White House letterhead, December 20, 1951, Washington, 8.75" x 6.75", Extremely Fine. A memo to J. Howard McGrath, Attorney General. In part: "I appreciate...your letter...regarding reform of international judicial procedure in civil and criminal matters. I am glad to have your views on the subject...." Purple stamp of receipt from McGrath's office. One rust mark from a staple at upper left; otherwise, clean and bright.
	246 Autographs/T: HARRY S TRUMAN. Typed Letter Signed, "Harry S Truman," on personal, engraved statione Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 HARRY S TRUMAN. Typed Letter Signed, "Harry S Truman," on personal, engraved stationery, November 17, 1966, Independence, Missouri, 10.5" x 7.25", Extremely Fine. To Mr. Creighton C. Hart of Kansas City, Missouri: "Enclosed is the franked envelope which you requested for your collection...." The Free Franked Envelope is included, as well as an envelope with a stamped Free Frank. (3 items)
	247 Autographs/T: "Harry S Truman" and "G C Marshall" Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 HARRY S TRUMAN. Partly-printed Document Signed "Harry S Truman" as President, February 18, 1947, Washington, D.C., 18.5" x 22.5", Choice Very Fine. Appointing John A. O'Donnell as a member of the Philippine War Damage Commission. Countersigned by Secretary of State George C. Marshall, whose plan to rebuild Europe from the ashes of World War II would win him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. The cream-colored wafer seal is intact at lower left and Truman's signature is very strong. One vertical mark in left margin; otherwise, a good clean document. Framed to 20" x 24".
	248 Autographs/T: Rare John Trumbull Autograph Letter Start Price: 1,050.00Estimate: 1,750.00 - 2,250.00 JOHN TRUMBULL, American Painter; Known As the Painter of the Revolution. Autograph Letter Signed "Jno Trumbull," April 18, 1816, New York, 10" x 8", Choice Very Fine. To his brother, David, in Lebanon [Conn]. In part: "Dear Brother, We send by Cap. Davison to the care of Jonathan, for W Williams; the favorite little puppy...this is far the most intelligent & playful, and we hope will replace Pompey in the good will of all the Family. We are happy to hear that Sister & you got safely & pleasantly home & found all friends well there and on your way....Will you beg W. Williams to make his decision between Mr. Huntington & myself soon. I long to have that affair settled. Mrs. T. joins in kindest wishes to Sister & yourself...." A horizontal fold runs through the tops of a few letters in the signature, and there is a notation in another hand at the bottom; otherwise light toning only. With integral address leaf. Trumbull served in the Revolution, then studied in London with Benjamin West, under whose tutelage he painted the "Battle of Bunker's Hill" and the "Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec." Many of his paintings had Revolutionary War subjects and George Washington sat for him a number of times. He also painted the four Revolutionary War mural scenes which still decorate the Rotunda of the Capitol Building. The "W Williams" referred to in the letter was William Williams, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. The affair which Trumbull wanted to settle with Williams may have been a decision on who was going to paint Williams' portrait. A rare letter from the painter of the Revolution.
	249 Autographs/T: Jonathan Trumbull & William Samuel Johnson Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Colonial Governor & WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON, Signer of U.S. Constitution. Manuscript Document Signed, "Jonth Trumble" and "Wm: Saml. Johnson," May 24, 1759, Hartford, Connecticut, 12.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. A bond between Trumble and John Aden and the executors of the estate of Nicoll Floyd of Suffolk County, New York for 1600 pounds "lawful money of New York," to be paid by May 24, 1760. The small paper seals of Aden and Trumble are at lower right. Johnson, who signed the Constitution and was a member of the Continental Congress, signed as a witness. Trumble was a prosperous merchant until he suffered reverses in his trading business. He went bankrupt in 1766 and later changed the spelling of his name to "Trumbull." He served as governor of Connecticut from 1769-84 and was an active supporter of the colonial cause. Two important Revolutionary War figures on one document.
	250 Autographs/T: Governor Jonathan Trumbull Paroles A Loyalist Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 JONATHAN TRUMBULL. Manuscript Document Signed "Jon;th Trumbull" as Colonial Governor of Connecticut, March 25, 1778, Lebanon, 11.5" x 7.75", Very Fine. Written in the hand of William Williams, Trumbull's son-in-law and a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. In part: "Mr. John Ireland an inhabitant of long Island in the State of New York & there taken Prisoner in arms against the united States...is hereby indulged & Permitted to return to said long Island & to New York, for the purpose of procuring necessary cloathing, transacting & selling some lawful & necessary Business, on giving his Parole...to return & deliver Himself to the Comisr General of Prisoners in this state with Thirty Days from the Date of sd Parole...." A couple of fold separations and chips at right margin, affecting one word, and overall light toning. A fold lightly transverses Trumbull's signature, which is boldly signed. A desirable Revolutionary War-date document.
	251 Autographs/T: (JONATHAN TRUMBULL). Printed Document, a pay order to "Col. Jonathan Trumbull" Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 275.00 (JONATHAN TRUMBULL). Printed Document, a pay order to "Col. Jonathan Trumbull" for two pounds, signed by "Ralph Pomeroy," comptroller, fine laid paper, December 2, 1789, Hartford, CT, 4" x 6.25", with a quarter-sized hole cancel, Choice Crisp, About New. Printed by "Hudson and Goodwin," document has been trimmed somewhat unevenly, although very little of the printed border is affected.
	252 Autographs/T: Rare Thomas Truxton Naval Document Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 THOMAS TRUXTUN, American Revolutionary Naval Hero, One of the First Six Captains in the United States Navy. Autograph Letter Signed, "Thos: Truxtun" July 18, 1788, Batavia, 9" x 7.5", Very Fine. Written to "Mr. John Pringle / Merchant / Philadelphia" and sent by means of Captain Skinner:. In part: "by Mr. Bowling in the Resolution Brig, I wrote you several days ago...the ship is fill'd with rice for Canton, where I trust we shall find a good mrkt for it. I sail tomorrow, consequently am much hurried at present, you will therefore excuse the shortness of this letter...." Light toning; one minor archival repair on verso. Truxton's signature is huge, with a couple of contemporary ink smudges. The docket on the integral address leaf notes that the letter was received on May 6, 1789, almost ten months after it was written. A rare naval document. In 1776, Truxtun served as lieutenant on board the "Congress," which was the first private armed ship fitted out by the colonies. During the War, he commanded the "Independence," the "Mars," "the Commerce," and the "St. James," among others. He had an amazing war record; Appleton's notes that "He was uniformly successful in all engagements with British vessels." When the U.S. Navy was organized, Truxtun was chosen as one of the first six captains on June 4, 1798. Commanding the frigate "Constellation," he was sent to the West Indies with a squadron under his command to protect commerce there. Again, many successes ensued. For his victory against the French frigate "L'Insurgente" in 1799, Lloyd's of London sent him a present of plate worth 600 guineas. For gallantry against the French frigate "La Vengéance" in 1800, Congress gave him a gold medal and a vote of thanks, and in 1802, he was appointed commander of the squadron which was to be sent to Tripoli. Truxtun is remembered as one of the Navy's most distinguished officers. The brig "Truxtun" was named after him.
	253 Autographs/T: Admiral Stansfield Turner Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 ADMIRAL STANSFIELD TURNER, U.S. Navy. Lot of seven Typed Letters Signed, and one Autograph Letter Signed, Choice Extremely Fine. All are signed "Stan" and are written on various official letterheads to Robert Gros. In his letter dated 16 April, 1971, Turner talks about settling down into his first Flag job ashore after completing a full deployment to the Mediterranean. On January 24, 1973, Turner describes funeral services for Admiral Herbert D. Riley. He also writes about his last sea tour and his change of command being conducted at sea in the midst of the Jordanian Crisis. Admiral Turner went on to become Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the C.I.A. under Jimmy Carter.
	254 Autographs/T: "J. Tyler" Free Frank Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 JOHN TYLER. Envelope Free Franked, "J. Tyler," with red circular "WASHINGTON CITY D.C. FEB 15" postmark and red stamped "FREE." Addressed in another hand to Miss Fanny Gardiner of Suffolk County, N.Y. Light toning and some staining to the address, not affecting the free frank. The envelope is intact, with black wax seal on verso.
	255 Autographs/T: John Tyler Requests the Return of Two Virginia Deserters Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 JOHN TYLER, 10th President of the United States. Letter Signed, "John Tyler," as Governor of Virginia, 1-1/2 pages, June 29, 1826, Richmond, 9.75" x 8", Very Fine. To Secretary of War James Barbour, urgently requesting the return of two Virginia militiamen who illegally enlisted in the U.S. military service. "The enclosed papers will inform you that two soldiers belonging to the Public Guard at this place and regularly enlisted therein, have deserted from the state service, and have been enlisted in the service of the United States at the Bellona Arsenal ‹ They will also inform you that a regular demand has been made for them of Major Lomax the commanding officer of the Arsenal and that he declines surrendering them upon the ground that his authority to do so is defective, and that the power to direct the surrender alone exists with the Department of War ‹ I am confident that it is only necessary to bring this matter to your notice in order to effect the desired restitution ‹ The consequences of a refusal to issue the necessary order ( a refusal which I do not anticipate) would prove not only destructive of the discipline of this small state corps, a corps the existence of which is deemed to be necessary for the preservation of the public property at this place, and the secure confinements of convicts in the public jail or penitentiary, but would tend to its utter destruction. I must therefore ask you to issue the necessary order to effect the desired purpose and must be permitted to express the hope that since the example of these deserters may prove contageous, that the order be issued without delay." Endorsed on the address leaf by Barbour: "Genl. Brown. The Secretary of War orders that the within named, Francis Gunwell and Bailey P. Daniel be forthwith discharged and delivered up to the officer of the State of Virginia and that orders to that effect be prepared and transmitted to Major Lomax today, By order of the day officer C. Vander Venter." The right to retain state soldiers in state service was an important one, and Tyler was acting quickly and correctly in the matter. Light toning and minor archival repairs to letter. The address leaf is separate; it has a few tears, mostly closed; the red wax seal is extant, and the red circular postmark from Richmond
	256 Autographs/T: "J. Tyler" Document As President Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 JOHN TYLER. Partly-printed Document Signed "J Tyler" as President, October 12, 1842, Washington, 10" x 8", Extremely Fine. Authorizing and directing the Secretary of State "to affix the Seal of the United States to remission of the forfeiture & penalties incurred by the Schooner Libio, James Conway, Master...." Integral leaf is docketed on verso. An excellent display piece.
	257 Autographs/T: President Tyler Disagrees With A Naval Court Martial Decision Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 JOHN TYLER. Autograph Letter Signed "J. Tyler" as President, April 20, 1842, no place, 7.25" x 4.75", Choice Very Fine. Written "To The Attorney General [Hugh S. Legaré]," in full: "I wish your opinion upon the following question viz: If the President is not fully satisfied with the opinion of a naval court martial has he authority under the Law to refer the case back to the Court for reconsideration?" The letter is written hurriedly, on plain paper, with some lines drawn by the President. We don't know which decision had upset him so, but it makes for a most interesting letter. Mounting remnants on integral docket leaf. Boldly penned and signed.
	258 Autographs/V: ANDREW .J. VOLSTEAD, U.S. Congressman Who Authored the Volstead Act Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 ANDREW .J. VOLSTEAD, U.S. Congressman Who Authored the Volstead Act, Prohibiting the Manufacture, Sale, and Transportation of Alcohol Under the 18th Amendment. Cacheted Cover commemorating Volstead's 86th birthday Signed "A.J. Volstead" vertically, in blue ink, beside his image on the envelope, 3-5/8" x 6-1/2', Choice Near Mint. The envelope is postmarked Kenyon, Minn., Oct 31, 1945, and is addressed in pencil to Mrs. Laura Lomen of Granite Falls, Minn. Volstead was also the author of the 1922 Farmers' Cooperative Marketing Act.
	259 Autographs/W: BUSHROD WASHINGTON, Associate Justice on U.S. Supreme Court; George Washington's Nephe Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 BUSHROD WASHINGTON, Associate Justice on U.S. Supreme Court; George Washington's Nephew. Autograph Document Signed "Bushrod Washington," February 14, 1797, Richmond, 3.5" x 8", About Fine. An order to Mr. Benjamin Wolfe to "Deliver the Bearer Six bushels of corn." Overall toning, darker at folds; one tape repair at verso. Boldly penned and signed. After 1802, Bushrod Washington would reside at Mount Vernon, which his Uncle George had left to him.
	260 Autographs/W: General Anthony Wayne To Sell Slaves Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 ANTHONY WAYNE, American Revolutionary Officer, Known As "Mad Anthony." Autograph Letter Signed, "Ant. Wayne," 2-1/2 pages, July 17, 1787, Charleston, 9" x 7.5", Extremely Fine. Written to Edward Penman, on a financial matter. In part:"The business I wished to see you upon was this.--there appears to be a seperate [sic] interest in the money due Mr. Potts & Mr. James Penman on acct of that wretched gang of negro's late the property of Mr. Potts--in order to obviate any difficulty that might arise from the general conveyance of the Estates called Richmond & Kew I would propose making seperate deeds for each, i.e. one to Mr. Penman & the other to Mr. Potts in which case the debt due to each might be deducted & the balance in negros paid...& the Lands appropriated in such manner as might be most convenient to the parties I would hire by leases to observe that with these lands you may command any other property in the state of Georgia... At present I am obliged to proceed to Philadelphia on publick business. I wish to hear from you as soon as convenient, life being uncertain..."The letter is in excellent condition, with a few small tape remnants at edges of first and docket pages. Anthony Wayne wrote and signed in very dark brown ink, the signature being an especially bold example. In 1783, General Wayne retired from active military service. In gratitude for his part in subduing the hostile Indians in Georgia, the state of Georgia gave him an 800-acre rice plantation. He borrowed the necessary capital to work it from Dutch creditors, who subsequently foreclosed on the land. Wayne was from Pennsylvania and was a member of the Pennsylvania council of censors in 1783, where he favored a new constitutional convention being called. He was a representative of Chester County to the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1784 and 1785, and in 1787, he supported the new federal Constitution at the convention in Philadelphia. After serving as a member from Georgia of the U. S. House of Representatives, Wayne was appointed major general by President George Washington in order to pacify the Indians of the Ohio Valley. He defeated the Indians at the battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794, obtaining their complete submission and surrender with the Treaty of Greenville in August 1795.
	261 Autographs/W: Anthony Wayne Autograph Letter With Financial Content Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 ANTHONY WAYNE, American Revolutionary Officer; Known As "Mad Anthony." Autograph Letter Signed "Anty Wayne," September 28, 1792, Pittsburgh, 13" x 8", Very Fine. Addressed to Sharp Delany, who had been a captain in the Revolutionary War, and who was appointed the first Collector of the Port of Philadelphia in 1784. In part: "I am this moment favor'd with yours of the 21st Instant, which has given me much uneasiness. All that is in my power to do at present is to send you nine hundred Dollars...to satisfy the Bills of two Hundred & fifty pounds Sterling mentioned in Mr. Bukham's letter--A call for which I was not prepared because it was not expected....The Honble. Jacob Reed Esqr. of Charleston will be a proper person to be employed as attorney for this purpose....I have been seized with a Chilly fit & vomiting this morning so as almost to incapacitate me...." Light toning and soiling. Several crossed-out words show Wayne's agitation, but the letter is boldly penned and signed in dark brown ink. As a reward for his service in the Southern campaigns in the Revolutionary War, the state of Georgia granted Wayne an 800 acre rice plantation. He borrowed from Dutch creditors in an effort to improve the estate, but was unable to cover his debts. His creditors foreclosed on the plantation, at which time Wayne returned to Pennsylvania and public life.
	262 Autographs/W: Important "Danl Webster" Letter Start Price: 630.00Estimate: 1,050.00 - 1,250.00 DANIEL WEBSTER, American Lawyer, Statesman, and Orator. Letter Signed "Danl Webster" as Secretary of State, September 24, 1841, Department of State, Washington, 10" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. To Joshua A. Spencer, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, at Utica. In full: "I have to invite your attention to the rumor of a flagrant breach of the laws of the United States by certain persons who are said to have fired cannon from Navy Island with the view to destroy certain vessels of war of Great Britain near the Canada shore. It is the President's desire that you should at once make use of all the means at your command for the purpose of ascertaining the truth of the rumor referred to and of detecting the authors of the outrage whom, if discovered, you will prosecute to the utmost extent of the law. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Danl Webster."This important letter refers to an incident in the hostilities along the Canadian border, which had two causes. Since around the beginning of 1838, there had been certain violent acts, mainly on the river and lake border between New York State and Canada, committed by American sympathizers with Canadian rebels against Great Britain (there were also some attacks against Americans by Canadian militia). Another slightly later conflict between the U.S. and Canada, dubbed the Aroostook War, over the northeastern boundary of Maine, nearly erupted into all-out war. It was in the interest of the U.S. Government to stop its citizens from hostile actions such as those mentioned in Webster's letter. As Secretary of State (appointed by William Henry Harrison and retained by John Tyler after Harrison's untimely death), much of the burden of dealing with the Canadian border situation fell on Webster's shoulders. He was largely responsible for negotiating the Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842, which finally resolved the Maine border problem and is considered one of the major achievements of the Tyler administration. A letter of significant content.
	263 Autographs/W: H.G. WELLS Autograph Note Signed, "G.G. Wells," on stationery engraved, "Easton Glebe Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 H.G. WELLS Autograph Note Signed, "G.G. Wells," on stationery engraved, "Easton Glebe, Dunmow," no date, 8.75" x 7", Fine. The note says, in full: "Dear Sir Thank you. H.G. Wells." Light toning and creasing; two small tape hinges at lower edge. Wells was a novelist, sociological writer and historian. Although he wrote many books, he is best known for "The War of the Worlds" (1898); in a 1938 CBS radio broadcast, Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater players scared the wits out of many of the six million listeners who really thought that the Martians were landing.
	264 Autographs/W: H.G. WELLS. First Ed. Book Signed and Inscribed, "To my dear friend Jack Britton...³ Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 H.G. WELLS. First Edition Book Signed and Inscribed, "To my dear friend Jack Britton, from his devoted friend, H.G. Wells... Febry. 8, 1920," in pencil on the inside page of his novel "Joan and Peter," 1918, NY: The Macmillan Company, hardbound cloth with original dust jacket, 7.5" x 5", 594 pages, Fine. Excellent condition for its age: toned cover and pages, some edge wear, but the binding is strong and pages are clean. Wells called this novel "The Story of an Education," and focused on "social commentary" of the early 20th century. Besides his more famous science fiction, Wells took a great interest in world affairs and socialism, and worked those themes into most of his novels, including this one.
	265 Autographs/W: (H.G. WELLS & JULES VERNE.) "AMAZING STORIES," September 1926, Vol. 1, No. 6, 11" x 8 Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 (H.G. WELLS & JULES VERNE.) "AMAZING STORIES," September 1926, Vol. 1, No. 6, 11" x 8" pulp magazine, 90 pages, with stories by H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, edited by Hugo Gernsback, Fine. Full-color cover, uncolored pages. First year of publication. Besides Wells and Verne, there is an article on "The Moon Hoax," which tells of a hoax perpetrated years earlier by the "New York Sun" that there were humans with wings flying around on the moon. Usual wear to cover and age-toning to paper. Exceptional cover.
	266 Autographs/W: (H.G. WELLS & JULES VERNE.) "AMAZING STORIES," November 1926, Vol. 1, No. 8, 11" x 8" Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 325.00 (H.G. WELLS & JULES VERNE.) "AMAZING STORIES," November 1926, Vol. 1, No. 8, 11" x 8" pulp magazine, 90 pages, with stories by H.G. Wells and Jules Verne, Choice Very Fine. Full-color cover, uncolored pages. First year of publication, edited by Hugo Gernsback (for whom the "Hugo" Award was named). Wonderful assortment of vintage science fiction by Wells, Verne, and others. In marvelous condition, with a small, 1/4" tear at the top of the colorful cover, and age-toning as would be expected.
	267 Autographs/W: Sperm Whales Sighted Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (WHALING). Manuscript Document headed "Sperm Whales seen by Capt Reynard during his voyage in the Barque Thomas Pope," 2 pages, July 20, 1857-January 14, 1859, 9.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. Being a list of dates with latitudinal and longitudinal readings for whale sightings. A page 2 note reads, "Saw whales 51 times in 17 months 24 Days." A Starbuck noting shows that the ship "Thomas Pope" sailed from New Bedford on June 10, 1856 and returned on June 10, 1859.
	268 Autographs/W: JOSEPH WHEELER, Confederate States Army General. Printed Visited Card Signed Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 JOSEPH WHEELER, Confederate States Army General. Printed Visited Card Signed, "With Respect/ Jos Wheeler," on verso, no date, no place, 2" x 3.5," Choice Very Fine. On off-white card stock. Some soiling. Printed on front, "Joseph Wheeler/ 915,16th Street, N.W./ Alabama."
	269 Autographs/W: EDWARD D. WHITE, U.S. Senator; Associate Supreme Court Justice; Chief Justice. Typed Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 475.00 EDWARD D. WHITE, U.S. Senator; Associate Supreme Court Justice; Chief Justice. Typed Letter Signed "E.D. White" as U.S. Senator, but written after his appointment to the Supreme Court by Cleveland, March 9, 1894, Washington, D.C., 10" x 8", Fine. Written to his cousin, Charles O'Donnell, regarding a controversy only he could handle and his new appointment. In part: "...The interests of our State were pending before the Finance Committee. All the threads of the controversy were in my hands. To give them up seemed to threaten ruin to the people who had sent me here....The new office to which I have been called is one of the greatest responsibility, and I must confess that I approach its duties with a solicitude the depths of which I can hardly describe. However, I have faith to believe that the grace will be given to perform the duties not unworthily if the endeavor to perform them is made with an honest and simple heart...." Folds; one edge chip; and light toning. Signed in black ink at lower right, with slight bleeding. In 1910, White would be selected by President Taft to become the first associate justice promoted to Chief Justice.
	270 Autographs/W: "April 19, 1776" Document Signed "W. Williams" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 WILLIAM WILLIAMS. Manuscript Document Signed, "W. Williams, April 19, 1776", 1.75" x 2", Fine. Receipt of four lines and a signature, in part, "19th April 1776. Receiv'd & recorded in Lebanon...W. Williams". By May of 1776, the Revolution had been in progress for over a year and the movement toward a formal declaration of independence was rapidly gaining support. On May 15, less than one month following Williams' signature, the Virginia Convention decided to introduce a resolution in Congress demanding independence. Not to mention that this was also signed and dated exactly one year, to the day, of the "Shot Heard Round the World" on Lexington Green!
	271 Autographs/W: Check Signed and Initialed by Woodrow Wilson Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 WOODROW WILSON, 28th President of the United States. Check Signed, "Woodrow Wilson" as professor of jurisprudence and political economy at Princeton University, February 4, 1901, Princeton, N.J., 2.75" x 7", Very Fine. Bearing a 2¢ U.S. Internal Revenue stamp initialed and dated, "W.W. 2/4/'01". The check is also filled out in Wilson's hand and drawn on The Princeton Bank for $42, payable to James H. Wikoff. Neither a small hole from slash cancellation nor a purple stamped cancellation affects Wilson's dark blue signature.
	272 Autographs/W: "Woodrow Wilson" Compassionate Presidential Letter Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 WOODROW WILSON. Typed Letter Signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President, on White House stationery, November 13, 1914, Washington D.C., 9" x 7," Very Fine. The President shows compassion to a friend: "My Dear Pope: I am sincerely sorry to hear of your wife's illness. Enclosed you find my check for $50.00. I am glad to make the loan in the circumstances. In Haste, Sincerely yours..." Lighter around edges, due to a previous framing. Typed in blue ink and signed in brown ink.
	273 Autographs/W: President Wilson Exercises His "Constitutional Right" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 WOODROW WILSON. Typed Letter Signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President, on White House letterhead, 2 pages, May 4, 1916, Washington, 9" x 7", Choice Very Fine. Writing to Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois, the President reassures him that the post office appointment in Chicago of a Mr. Williams was not meant to humiliate the senator, "...the matter...has been giving me a great deal of concern...I only intended to solve a difficult case. I hope...that your mind has been relieved of all thought of humiliation...I have only exercised my clear constitutional right to make a personal selection...If there should be any public impression remaining that your judgment had been ignored in the matter...feel at liberty to publish my letters to you about it...." A slight bleed from the blue type does not detract from legibility. Wilson signed in black ink. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope. (2 items)
	274 Autographs/W: (WOODROW WILSON). A collection of items related to the March 5, 1917 inauguration of Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 (WOODROW WILSON). A collection of items related to the March 5, 1917 inauguration of Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall: (1) An invitation to the inauguration ceremonies; (2&3) a program for the ceremonies, with the transmittal envelope; (4) one blue admissions ticket to the Senate Wing of the Capitol for guests of senators; (5) a white ticket for a numbered seat in the Ladies' Gallery; (6) printed instructions about where to park conveyances; (7) a U.S. Senate envelope which held the two tickets and instructions; (8&9) a hurriedly-written Autograph Letter Signed "Jas Hamilton Lewis / US Senator for Illinois," with an envelope addressed in Lewis' hand to the "Officers and attendants of the streets of Washington" and a stamped free frank. The letter says,"This is my family. I left the carriage card in the Senate - in my desk. Please permit the carriage to pass thru the lines." Items are toned but intact. (9 items)
	275 Autographs/W: WOODROW WILSON. Typed Letter Signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President, on White House sta Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 WOODROW WILSON. Typed Letter Signed "Woodrow Wilson" as President, on White House stationery, November 27, 1920, Washington, D.C., 8.75" x 7", Choice Very Fine. To Mrs. Ada Knight of Mount Vernon, New York, thanking her and her family for letters sent to him through Mrs. Wilson, and for their "assurances of friendship and approval." The large signature is shaky, reflecting the stroke which he suffered in 1919. Light toning and a few tiny specks. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope.
	276 Autographs/W: OLIVER WOLCOTT, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph Document Signed Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 OLIVER WOLCOTT, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph Document Signed in the text, "Oliver Wolcott Administrator on sd. Estate," 1770, no place, 8" x 6.5", Choice Very Fine. Wolcott lists money owed him for serving as executor of "The Estate of Friend Grant Deceased." Expenses include: £20 in March 1770 "To my time Trouble and Expences in making out 12 Deeds for the Sale of said Lands...."; 4 shillings in April "To my Time in making Return of the sale of said Estate to the Judge of Probate...."; 10 shillings in June "To my attending the Commissioners in their Examining the Claims &c"; and £1.16s "To cash paid the Commissioners for their Trouble &c." Light toning. A pre-Revolutionary War document boldly written and signed in dark brown ink.
	277 Autographs/W: "John E. Wool" As Inspector General Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 JOHN ELLIS WOOL, Union General. Autograph Letter Signed, "John E. Wool" as Inspector General, August 26, 1825, Nassau, NY, folded to 3.25" x 5.5", Very Fine. Wool also signs a "Free Frank" on the outside of this holograph letter, which is addressed to "Col. G. Bonford" of Washington, D.C. Lightly toned paper with stains along the folds, and a few edge splits on the inside folds that have been repaired with yellowed tape. Still, two nice examples of Wool's signature. Wool was Taylor's second in command during the war with Mexico, and succeeded Taylor's command in 1847.
	278 Autographs/W: "John E. Wool" Autograph Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 JOHN ELLIS WOOL, Union General; A Veteran of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. Autograph Letter Signed, "John E. Wool," no date, no place, 6.5' x 4.25", Very Fine. Written to the Honorable R. G. Winthrop, Capitol Hill: "Late last evening I received your kind and friendly note of invitation. I shall be most happy to visit the Ladies and Gentlemen of your group on Friday evening..." The letter is loosely mounted to an 8.5" x 6.25" sheet and is slightly wrinkled. Very boldly penned and signed in dark brown ink. Accompanied by a 10.75" x 8' engraving of Wool in uniform.
	279 Autographs/W: "Orville Wright" Check Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 ORVILLE WRIGHT, American Flight Pioneer. Partly-printed Check Signed, "Orville Wright," March 20, 1917, Dayton, Ohio, 3" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Drawn on The Winters National Bank & Trust Co. and paid to Gebhart-Wuichet Lumber Co. for $42.51. There is a small tear and a staple mark at left edge, and the perforated cancellation touches the top of the "O" in "Orville." Wright signed boldly in black ink. A fine example of the flight pioneer's signature.
	280 Autographs/Y: Signed Yale University Photo Album From 1871 Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 (YALE UNIVERSITY). Class of 1871 Photo Album, 13.25" x 11", belonging to C.R. Lanman of Norwich, Connecticut. Lanman's photograph and 135 other 5.25" x 4" photographs of his classmates are mounted to 13" x 10" gilt-edged album pages. All but five of the photographs are signed on the page below the image, along with the name of the home town; five of the photographs are unsigned. The covers are brown leather, engraved with a geometric border. Gold stamped "Yale" on the front cover and "Class Book" and "1871" on the spine; at the base of the spine, the owner's name is gold stamped, "C.R. Lanman." The end papers are marbled. The covers some scuffing around edges and on the spine, but the interior of the album is in excellent condition, with only minor foxing. A wonderful memento for anyone interested in Yale University.
	281 Colonial America: (1728-1830) Six American Children's Pamphlets, Very Good overall. 1. 1728 "The Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 (1728-1830) Six American Children's Pamphlets, Very Good overall. 1. 1728 "The Duty of Young People to Give Their Hearts Unto God, Because They Are His Offspring - In Four Sermons..." by Benjamin Colman. Published in Boston, MA for D. Henchman and T. Hancock. 5.25" x 3", 70 pages, disbound, possibly incomplete. Moderately toned, with light dampstains scattered throughout. 2. 1777 "Divine Songs, Attempted in Easy Language For The Use of Children" by I. Watts. Publisher and place unknown. 5.75" x 3.25", 58 pages. Original marbled covers and calf spine, well worn, of course, but still in nice condition, especially internally. 3. c. 1800 "The Constitution of the State of Massachusetts, and that of the United States; the Declaration of Independence, with President Washington's Farewell Address". Published in Portland for Isaac Adams. 6.75" x 4.25", 119 pages. Missing most of the outer layers of paper and leather that once covered the outer boards and the bottom of the back board is missing. Internally sound and a nice overall rendering of some of America's most important documents. 4. 1809 "A Catechism, Containing The First Principles of Religious and Social Duties" by Hezekiah Packard. Published in Haverhill, MA by William B. Allen. 4" x 3.5", 92 pages. Missing the back covers and the top of the front cover, plus most of the outer layers of paper and leather. Part of the last page is missing. An interesting religious and political Catechism that is far different than what our "modern" children are being taught. 5. 1823 "Dr. Watts' Plain and Easy Catechisms For Children" by Dr. Watts. Published by Holbrook and Fessenden, Second Brattleboro edition. 5" x 3", 48, paper covers. Nice overall condition. 6. 1830 "Scenes in America For The Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-at-Home Travellers" by the Rev. Isaac Taylor. Published in Hartford (CT) by Silas Andrus. 5.75" x 3.5", 117 pages. Original marled covers and calf spine, well worn and chipped. Includes 70 plus woodcuts that match up nicely with the numbered articles. Half of the front fold-out map is missing. A very interesting and informative book.
	282 Colonial America: Colonial Tobacco Planters Seek "Relief" from Great Britain Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 1733, "THE CASE OF THE PLANTERS OF TOBACCO IN VIRGINIA...," London, England: Printed for J. Roberts, Choice Extremely Fine. 7.5" x 4.75". Sabin 99911. Hardbound, 1/4 calf, retaining the original morocco label on the back strip, 64 pages; top margin trimmed, affecting a few page numbers. A beautiful set of woodcuts adorn the beginning text of this book, which describes the "distressed" state of affairs of the tobacco trade in the American colonies less than 50 years before the Revolutionary War! Signed in print by "Robert Carter" and "John Holloway," on behalf of the Council and Burgesses of Virginia. This is a terrific book of historical significance, in marvelous condition.
	283 Colonial America: 1769 Edmund Burke Imprint Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1769 Imprint, "Observations On A Late State Of The Nation," by Edmund Burke, Fine. 10" x 8.25", 97 pages, first edition, published in London for J. Dodsley. Light age toning, some light spoiling on the title page and bound in soft, oversized paper covers that appear to be original to the piece. This piece presents a detailed account of the state of British affairs, particularly from an economic standpoint. An important part of this discussion included trade with the American colonies, the cost of defending same, and the reluctance of the British to enforce taxation that would have bankrupted the Colonies and destroyed much of the mutually beneficial trade system. The hated Stamp Act is mentioned several times and the Colonists are referred to as "seditious" and "mutinous" (some of Burke's writing seems to be tongue-in-cheek, but it is often difficult to distinguish the sarcastic from the serious). Burke is also known for his 1758 publication titled "AN ACCOUNT OF THE EUROPEAN SETTLEMENTS IN AMERICA." If you want to learn the British mindset that precipitated the Revolutionary War, both publications are indispensable.
	284 Colonial America: Taxes To Repay Revolutionary War Soldiers' Notes Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1784, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Act "For apportioning and assessing a Tax...for the sole Purpose of redeeming the Army Notes...." 17.5" x 11", 8 pages, Very Fine. Printed by Adams and Nourse, Boston, and signed in print at the end by John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Samuel A. Otis. "Whereas it is necessary that provision be made for the payment of the army notes, issued by the Treasurer of this Commonwealth, pursuant to an act passed the fifth day of July, 1781: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives, in General Court assembled...That each town and other place within this Commonwealth, be assessed and pay the sum with which it is charged in the schedule of this act...." The document specifies the amount that each city is to be assessed. The Massachusetts town "Pepperell" is handwritten on the last page. Bound with thread at left margin; some holes at horizontal fold, the back page being split through at that fold and repaired with tape; and general toning.
	285 Colonial America: 1787 Massachusetts Resolutions and Laws. A 12-page, 12.75" x 8" booklet Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 1787 Massachusetts Resolutions and Laws. A 12-page, 12.75" x 8" booklet detailing laws and resolutions passed in Massachusetts, Fine. One that passed was "An Act To repeal all Acts, resolves and clauses of Acts, repugnant to the treaty of peace between Great Britain and the United States." Also passed: "An Act, To exempt the bodies of debtors from prison, in certain cases, when sufficient estate is tendered to satisfy the demand." This last act was deemed necessary, partly because of the scarcity of cash (silver and gold) in general circulation. Minor foxing; original stitched binding present.
	286 Colonial America: November 21, 1791, ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 November 21, 1791, ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, Printed by Adams & Nourse, Boston, Very Fine. 13.5" x 8.25", 16 pages, (pp. 646-661). Covering legislation enacted between May 26, 1790 and November 21, 1791. Original blue/green cover and string binding. Includes an Act to incorporate certain Persons... for propagating the Gospel among the Indians..."; an Act for "Relief of Poor Prisoners who are committed by Execution for Debt"; an Act authorizing justices to the Supreme Court, and many more. Toned pages with scattered foxing and dampstaining, worn edges. Fantastic historical record
	287 Colonial America: 1794 Rhode Island Laws. A 12.5" x 7.75" 24-page booklet containing laws and reso Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 1794 Rhode Island Laws. A 12.5" x 7.75" 24-page booklet containing laws and resolutions passed the "last Monday in February, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety-four, in the eighteenth Year of Independence." Most of the legislators' activities center around appropriations and infrastructure, including: repair to the State House in Providence, informing creditors that their claims against the Federal government have been denied, granting or withdrawing permission to conduct lotteries, etc. In one instance, a committee reports on the burning of a large amount of paper money (presumably worn out and replaced with new bills). Original stitching not present, resulting in loose sheets; otherwise, Fine overall.
	288 Colonial America: 1794 "Notes On The State of Virginia" by Thomas Jefferson Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (THOMAS JEFFERSON). His book "Notes On The State of Virginia," 336 pages, plus folding table, lackng map, 8" x 5", Fine. Published in 1794 by Mathew Carey of Philadelphia, PA. Second American Edition, bound in period sheep with gilt lettering on the spine. Jefferson wrote this book in 1781 to answer questions put to him regarding the State of Virginia, but his notes were never printed in English until 1787. This volume is in generally good condition, although it is worn and well-used. As can be expected, Jefferson's notes are detailed and precise, giving the reader a good idea of the state of this State in the late 1700s.
	289 Colonial America: An Act Establishing the North American Insurance Company Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 550.00 March 9, 1804, ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS, Very Fine. 14" x 9", 171 pages, (pp. 325-496), "Printed by Young & Minns, Printers to the State," Boston, MA. Covering legislation enacted between January 12, 1804 and March 9, 1804. Includes an Act establishing the North American Insurance Company (pp. 350-354), as well as legislation addressing the Supreme Judicial Court, Conditional Pardons, Storing Gun Powder, Bail in Civil Actions, Regulating Weights and Measures, and the Court of Common Pleas, among others. Lightly toned pages with dampstaining, foxing, and worn edges. Wonderful state seal engraving on the front page.
	290 Colonial America: 1805, "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS...." Printed by Manning & Lo Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 650.00 1805, "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS...." Printed by Manning & Loring, Boston, Choice Fine. 6.75" x 4.25". Sabin 45692. Hardbound, calf-backed paper over worn, wooden boards, 119 pages. Toning, staining, and chipping to pages, several tears within text, but crisp print. This small volume also includes the "Constitution of the United States," "The Declaration of Independence," and "President Washington's Farewell Address." The title page notes that this book was intended to be read as a "School-Book in all the Common Schools" throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
	291 Colonial America: 1807, "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS...." Printed by E. Merriam & Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 650.00 1807, "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS...." Printed by E. Merriam & Co. for Isaiah Thomas, Jr., Brookfield, Choice Fine. 6.5" x 4". Sabin 45692. Hardbound, calf-backed paper over worn, wooden boards, 108 pages. Dark toning, staining, and chipping to pages, several tears within text, but crisp print. This small volume also includes the "Constitution of the United States," "The Declaration of Independence," and "President Washington's Farewell Address." The title page notes that this book was intended to be read as a "School Book in all the common Schools" throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
	292 Colonial America: 1735, An Engraved Scripted Sheet, "Covetousness," Choice Extremely Fine. 15.5" x Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 1735, An Engraved Scripted Sheet, "Covetousness," Choice Extremely Fine. 15.5" x 9.25". Old English Script by Josephus Champion, No. 16, "Every step that a man makes beyond a moderate reasonable Provision, is taking so much from the worthiness of his own Spirit; and he that is entirely set upon making a fortune, is all that while undoing the Man...." The print is sharp and the ivory paper stock is quite clean and firm except for minor smudges near the bottom. Features a beautiful masthead engraving of a bearded, wealthy man carefully weighing and measuring out his coins while flanked by cherubim hoisting cornucopia overflowing with coins. Suitable for framing.
	293 Colonial America: 1762 COLONIAL MASSACHUSETTS BROADSIDE. June 12, 1762, Broadside, Massachusetts Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 1762 COLONIAL MASSACHUSETTS BROADSIDE. June 12, 1762, Broadside, Massachusetts, An Act "For rendering more effectual Laws already made relating to Shingles..., Staves, Hoops and Clapboards," 14.2" x 10", Very Fine. This Act was in an attempt to establish more control over the production and distribution of these products. Also to set times and penalties for any violations of said Act. An early act of commerce regulation.
	294 Colonial America: July 5, 1732 Saratoga, NY Sheriff's and Judges Conveyance, Fine. Manuscript Docum Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 July 5, 1732 Saratoga, NY Sheriff's and Judges Conveyance, Fine. Manuscript Document Signed "Jas. Stevenson, Shrff." on fine-laid paper, Albany, NY., 4" x 13", Fine. A warrant, issued in the name of George the Second, for the arrest of "Gerrit Van Der Wercken of Sarightoge." Three wax seals near right edge, with signatures of three justices. The sheriff notes on the docket, "He is not to be found." Some toning and soiling, but an attractive document.
	295 Colonial America: 1743, Accounting of a Tobacco Purchase, no place, 7.75" x 6.75, Fine. Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 1743, Accounting of a Tobacco Purchase, no place, 7.75" x 6.75, Fine. George Rose's bill to Edward Spencer for 228 pounds of tobacco on December 18. Other small items are added for January and February, including quite a bit of rum. Stain at bottom, not affecting script.
	296 Colonial America: Colonial Governor Thomas Bladen Confirms Land Transfer For Charles Carroll's Fathe Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Colonial Governor Thomas Bladen Confirms Land Transfer For Charles Carroll's Father. Manuscript Document Signed "T Bladen" as Governor of Maryland, November 19, 1744 14" x 24.75", Very Good to Fine. A document confirming the transfer of land in Baltimore to the father of the Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll of Carrollton. The vellum has a few holes, affecting a few words, and the ink is faint in places, primarily along the folds. Much of the large seal is extant; it is attached by a ribbon to the lower edge of the document. Bladen signed at the upper left margin. Bladen was governor of Maryland from 1742-1746. During his administration, the western boundary of the colony was fixed by treaty with the Indians.
	297 Colonial America: Two Colonial Land Documents, 1746 and 1775. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Two Colonial Land Documents, 1746 and 1775. (1) A 1746 land indenture between Richard McWilliam of Delaware and Robert Nutt of Maryland, 14.5" x 18.25", About Fine. McWilliam sells to Nutt land which he won at a lottery held at Charles Town in Cecil County. Some overall soiling and light staining and a few small holes; silked for preservation. (2) A land transfer from Peter Righter to his son John Righter, dated March 16, 1775, for land near Philadelphia, exactly one week before Patrick Henry gave his Liberty or Death speech. Righter made his mark and two witnesses signed. General soiling and light staining; also, a couple of edge tears and tiny holes at folds. ( 2 items)
	298 Colonial America: Robert Dinwiddie, British Colonial Administrator; Lt. Governor of Virginia From 17 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 Robert Dinwiddie, British Colonial Administrator; Lt. Governor of Virginia From 1751-1758. Document Signed "Robt. Dinwiddie" as Lt. Governor and Commander in Chief of Virginia (the governor lived in England), vellum, February 7, 1754, 12.5" x 20", Very Good. A land patent for 200 acres in Augusta County. Vellum has folds, a stain at right edge, a translucent area at left, affecting a few words, and general toning and foxing; also, the tip of the lower left corner is missing. As Lt. Governor during the early years of the French and Indian War, Dinwiddie sent George Washington to accompany General Braddock to take Pittsburgh; they were defeated at the Battle of the Wilderness in 1755 (Braddock died), and Dinwiddie had to devise defenses for Virginia against Indian attacks on the frontier.
	299 Colonial America: July 21, 1754, PAY ORDER FOR SCHOOL MASTER, Sandwich, 2.25" x 7.25", Fine. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 July 21, 1754, PAY ORDER FOR SCHOOL MASTER, Sandwich, 2.25" x 7.25", Fine. To Silas Bourn, Town Treasurer, an order from Selectmen Samuel Tupper and John Freeman to pay the sum of thirty two pounds to Silas Tupper, "which appears to be his Due For One Years Service In Keeping School." On verso are notations signed by Silas Tupper of money received on four dates in 1754 and 55. Light toning and foxing.
	300 Colonial America: Colonial "Pine Tree" Tax Stamp Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1756 Embossed Revenue Stamp on Colonial Document, Choice Very Fine. Scott RM-3 embossed at lower left, featuring a Three Pence revenue stamp of Massachusetts that bears a stylized Pine Tree nearly identical to that seen on the "Pine Tree" silver coins of a century earlier. The document is partly printed, completed in manuscript, dated March 29, 1756 at Salem, MA, and signed by Joseph Bowditch as Clerk. The document directs the Sheriff of Essex County to attach the goods of or arrest two individuals in a suit for money owed by them. An original paper and wax seal appears at upper left and the overall condition of the document is very good. The revenue stamp shows strong embossing and nearly full details. These were the stamps that were so reviled by the Colonists who protested against "taxation without representation."
	301 Colonial America: 1758 New York Treasurer's Bond Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 1758 Bond for the Office of Treasurer of New York. Manuscript Document Signed, "A D Peyster" on a bond for Isaac DePeyster, October 14, 1758, New York, NY, 9.75" x 8.25", Choice Fine. Light toning along folds and edges, repaired fold splits but otherwise a very pleasant document. Then, as now, people in positions that dealt with money were required to post surety bonds. Isaac DePeyster continued in the footsteps of his father, Abraham, as the third generation to hold the office of Treasurer of New York. Both Isaac and Abraham sign on the back of this document, along with witnesses Aug. Cortland and Benj. Helme. This is a one-of-a-kind, historic document.
	302 Colonial America: Rare & Highly Unusual Pennsylvania Naval Form Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 (AMERICAN NAVAL HISTORY). Certificate of Ownership issued by the Naval Office, Port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 29, 1785, 13.25" x 8.25", Fine. "In Pursuance of an Act...intitled, 'An Act for preventing Frauds, and regulating Abuses in Trade,' Jeremiah Simonson of New York mariner maketh Oath that the Schooner Catharine whereof himself is at present Master, being a squaw sterned Vessel, of the Burthen of Fourteen Tons...was built in New Jersey in the Year, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty five and that Gozen Ryson of Staten Island is at present sole Owner thereof." Arthur Engle signed the certificate for the Port of Philadelphia under an embossed seal at top left. Simonson signed at lower right. The document is partly printed and accomplished in manuscript. Lightly toned; uneven margin at lower left, and minor archival reinforcement on verso. This is the first such Pennsylvania naval form that we have offered.
	303 Colonial America: Rare 1787 New York Treasurer's Bond Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 (NEW YORK CITY). An October 8, 1787 Bond for Daniel Phoenix, who has been elected Chamberlain or Treasurer of New York, 2 pages, 13" x 8", Very Fine. Daniel Phoenix, John Alsop, and John R. Myer, "of the city of New York merchants" bind themselves for five thousand pounds to the "Mayor Alderman and Commonalty..." Phoenix "shall in due order and method, in proper books for that purpose, keep a true, exact and Just Account of the Several Branches of the Revenue, Rents and Incomes of the Corporation of the said City, and of all and every other Sum and Sums of money which may come into his Hands as Chamberlain or Treasurer...and also shall...every three months or oftner...render a true and Just Account of all his Receipts and payments..." Docketed on verso of attached page. Very boldly written in dark brown ink on laid, watermarked paper, not affected by light toning and soiling.
	304 Colonial America: Early Printing of the U.S. Constitution Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,000.00 (Constitution of the United States). November 1787, THE UNIVERSAL MAGAZINE OF KNOWLEDGE AND PLEASURE, London, England. One of the first printings of the complete United States Constitution in a British magazine, shortly after it was completed. Taking up seven pages of text, the Constitution is signed at the end in type by George Washington, as well as the other signers from the various states. 8" x 5", Extremely Fine except for missing title page; a facsimilie title page is present. A very historic document. The very first printing of the U.S. Constitution was in the September 19, 1787 Pennsylvania Packet, Philadelphia.
	305 Colonial America: February 24, 1792, Cancellation of A Mortgage, New York, Very Fine. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 February 24, 1792, Cancellation of A Mortgage, New York, Very Fine. Manuscript Document Signed, "John Ray" as a Master in Chancery for the State of New York, and "Jacob Rhinelander" on watermarked, fine-laid paper, February 24, 1792, City of New York, 13" x 8", 1 page. Being a receipt for the cancellation of a mortgage. Brown-toned page with separations along three folds, edge chipping and wear, but the writing and signatures are crisp and clean.
	306 Colonial America: Early American Naval History Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 1794 Naval Document. 15" x 9.5", a large preprinted document issued by the Register's Office of the Treasury Department on August 7, 1794 and signed by the Register himself, Joseph Nourse. Toned along some folds, with some marginal fold splits, but otherwise problem-free. This document was used to comply with various Acts of the United States for "Registering, Enrolling, and Licensing of Ships and Vessels to be employed in the Coasting Trade and Fisheries." Apparently, this was a request by Nourse for certain documents and licenses pertaining to an unnamed ship for the period from June 1, 1793 to August 14, 1793. A rare and desirable piece of Naval History.
	307 Colonial America: 1798 Supplying The U.S. Frigate Constitution Start Price: 2,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Original 1798 Receipt For Supplying The U.S. Frigate Constitution Partly-printed Document related to the supply and equipping of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, August 3, 1798, Boston, 5.25" x 7", Very Fine. On laid paper and accomplished in manuscript, with a decorative border down left margin. The document is a receipt from Henry Jackson, U.S. Naval Agent, for $5.50 for "a Blank receipt book for the U. S. Frigate Constitution." Signed by Jos. Russell, who signed triplicate receipts, this being No. 1. The 44-gun Constitution was one of six ironsides authorized by Congress in 1794. It was designed by Joshua Humphreys, built in Edmund Hartt's shipyard at Boston, and launched on October 21, 1797. Old Ironside's copper sheathing was made by Paul Revere. Its hull of hard oak timbers was bent into place, rather than steamed in the usual manner, making it an innovation in naval technology. The total cost for the frigate was $302, 718. A historic document with provenance from the Henry Ford Museum.
	308 Colonial America: 1812 Contract To Build A Pennsylvania Turnpike Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 1812 Pennsylvania Turnpike Contract. Partly-printed Document, 15.5" x 12.5", May 19, 1812, Fine. A contract between "the President, Managers and Company of the Bethany and Dingmans choice Turnpike Road" and David Wilder of Dyberry, Wayne County, Pennsylvania." Wilder agrees to "at his own proper cost and charge, make construct execute finish and compleat, a good sufficient and permanent artificial Road, and likewise such Bridges as shall be requisite along the same, from the half mile Tree No. 23, on the first Survey of the Route to the Northern end of Jason Terreys Section, being a distance of half a Mile...." The job is to be finished before December 1, 1812, for which Wilder will be paid $250 (the rate per mile being $500). Light toning and some scattered foxing, mostly at folds, as well as a couple of minor holes at fold junctions. At upper left is the colorless embossed seal of the Turnpike Co, with a vignette of a toll gate. Wilder and officials of the Turnpike Company sign on verso. Extremely rare.
	309 Colonial America: c. 1750-1800, Two Spirit Measures and a Keg Tap, Lot of 3, Very Fine. Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 475.00 c. 1750-1800, Two Spirit Measures and a Keg Tap, Lot of 3, Very Fine. Spirit measures, 2.75" high silvered sheet copper, and 1.5" high pewter, and 4.5" long copper or brass barrel tap. Spirit measures, which resembled tiny tankards, were simply used to dole out the appropriate amount of liquor or a specific drink as required. The silvered sheet copper measure could be either American or British, and has a hollow base (some denting as would be expected) filled with some composition to give it weight, and a ribbed strap handle. The second measure must have been used to dispense something precious--because of its petite size. The barrel tap, now frozen in the "open" position, has a thick green patina, which leads one to assume it has been recovered from the ground. (3 pieces)
	310 Colonial America: 18th century Brass Buttons, Lot of 3, Choice Very Fine or Better. Three oval-shap Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 18th century Brass Buttons, Lot of 3, Choice Very Fine or Better. Three oval-shaped buttons, inscribed with designs, .5" x .4" to .7" x .5" each. Two of the designs look like the head of a stag--or a sea monster with horns--and the third design is of a three-masted ship. These items were either cufflinks with their stems removed or buttons. Very nice patina and designs. (3 pieces)
	311 Colonial America: 18th-Century Brass Coffee or Spice Mill, Very Fine. 8.5" high, 1.75" wide. Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 18th-Century Brass Coffee or Spice Mill, Very Fine. 8.5" high, 1.75" wide. Includes original handle. Listed in "Collectors' Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution," by Neumann and Kravic. This early brass coffee or spice mill is almost identical to the one described on page 88. This example was found in the Hudson valley region several years ago. "GRANT" is stamped name along the side, along with two hallmarks just above the name. The sides have engraved hand-chased lines encircling the perimeter. Similar chasing is found on early colonial buttons. The folding handle is removable from the tapered shaft, and is hand-forged and decorated with notches cut with a file by the maker. Top cap with a few small dents, overall in great condition.
	312 Colonial America: (c. 1770-1815) Trade Silver Beaver Effigy, Choice Extremely Fine. Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 (c. 1770-1815) Trade Silver Beaver Effigy, Choice Extremely Fine. Hallmarked JI. A 1.75" long piece of silver cast in the shape of a beaver, with an integral suspension loop at the beaver's mouth. Silver-grey in color, with some light pitting, mostly from the casting process. Beaver effigies were used in the Indian trade in Canada and the United States, where they were popular items with the Native Americans. Early citations point to their being worn by Indian women as decorative objects. Beaver effigies come in solid and hollow versions, with the solid version (like the one offered here) being the rarer of the two.
	313 American Revolution: Military Manual Used By the French Infantry Through the Revolutionary War Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 French Military Manual. Composed of two parts: "Mémoires Sur L'Infanterie, ou Traité des Légions...par M. Le Maréchal Comte de Saxe,"1763, and "Ordonnance du Roi, Sur l'Exercice de l'Infanterie," 1755, 118 pages, original leather covers, cracked at the joints, rubbed around the edges and spine; gold stamping on spine has worn off; otherwise Fine. Interior is lightly toned but intact and in very nice condition, and there are three fold-out charts. Pages 117 and 118 order that all French infantry troops, as well as foreign infantry troops in the service of the King [Louis XV], follow the instructions given in this order; it is signed in print by Louis. This military manual would have been in the possession of Lafayette and other French officers who participated in the American Revolution.
	314 American Revolution: 1777, Revolutionary War "Election-Sermon" Boston Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 1777, Revolutionary War "Election-Sermon." 7.5" x 5", 44-page booklet printed in Boston by Edes & Gill in 1777, "A Sermon Preached Before the Honorable Council, and the Honorable House of Representatives, of the State of Massachusetts-Bay, in New-England, at Boston, May 28, 1777" by Samuel Webster, A.M." The Boston legislators were so pleased with this sermon that they ordered it to be printed for "the press." The preacher encourages lawmakers in their duty of writing a constitution. He compares King George III with Julius Caesar and other tyrants of history: "...they are even now leagued together, even many nations, besides our furious brethren the Britons, who are principals in this war; and have begun the most desperate attacks upon us in various parts of the land and, unless God mercifully interpose and prevent it, nothing but blood and slaughter are to be expected!" Disbound, with scattered foxing, but overall quite fine. A tremendous, contemporary response to those questioning the wisdom of their deeds in the American Revolution.
	315 American Revolution: Historic Treaty Ending the Revolutionary War Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 "Armistice Declaring a Cessation of Hostilities Between the United States and Great Britain," Very Fine. 7.75" x 4.75", disbound, pages 290-297 from an original, three-volume set of "The Laws of the United States of America" published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia. Includes the complete text of the 1783 treaty that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. Scattered light toning, but otherwise problem-free. Printed in both English and French and signed in type at the end by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Historic!
	316 American Revolution: Revolutionary War "Journals of Congress," 1780 Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 JOURNALS OF CONGRESS: CONTAINING THEIR PROCEEDINGS, FROM JANUARY 1, 1780, TO JANUARY 1, 1781, Vol. 6 (of 13), 1800, Philadelphia.: Folwell's Press, Choice Very Fine. 176 pages, 8.5" x 5.5", Evans 38750. Sixth volume of the compiled printing of the Journals of Congress, covering the Revolutionary War year of 1780, (when the success at Yorktown was still well in the future, and the founding of the nation was not yet a foregone conclusion). Period sheep covers modestly scuffed and worn. Engraving of an American Heraldic Eagle vignette after title page; this page also contains the resolution by Congress, signed in print by President John Adams, to publish 400 copies of the Journals of Congress.
	317 American Revolution: c. 1790 Printed "Bunker Hill" A Patriotic Play Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 "Bunker Hill, A Tragedy" by J. Burk, American Revolutionary War Play, circa 1790, with original covers, Very Good. 7.75" x 4.5". Originally 55 pages, but lacking the Dedication or Prologue, pages 1 through 8. Dedicated to Aaron Burr in a typeset frontispiece letter by the author. Characters include General Warren, Lord Percy, General Prescott, General Putnam, Governor Gage, Sir William Howe of Bunker Hill fame (or infamy). This must have been a short-lived play, as the list of the dramatic personnel includes the names of the actors and their respective parts. The crude outer covers of heavy paper are heavily worn and toned, stitched to the internal pages. Inside, the pages are untrimmed and toned but in good, non-brittle, and completely legible condition. We were unable to uncover any sales records of this exceptional pamphlet.
	318 American Revolution: (THOMAS PAINE). "A LETTER TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 (THOMAS PAINE). "A LETTER TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," by Thomas Paine, 1797, London, England: Printed by Daniel Isaac Eaton, hardbound, 1/4 roan, 5.2" x 8.5", 53 pages, Very Fine. Wear to covers and edges, spine covering with gilt-stamped lettering has separated, light foxing to pages, and a few contemporary ink corrections. Howes P-24. First printed in Philadelphia in 1796, this work by Paine is highly critical of Washington for not intervening on his behalf while imprisoned in Paris during the reign of terror under Robespierre. The text begins with a terse comment by Paine: "As censure is but awkwardly softened by apology, i shall offer you no apology for this letter. The eventful crisis, to which your double politics have conducted the affairs of your country, requires an investigation uncramped by ceremony." Fantastic reading!
	319 American Revolution: August 1803, "Laws For Regulating And Governing The Militia Of The Commonwealth Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 August 1803, "Laws For Regulating And Governing The Militia Of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts," Printed by I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, Boston, MA, Fine. 6.75" x 4", original paper covers, 44 pages. Toned and foxed pages, wear to covers and binding, but printing is clear. Cover notations, front and back, read: "For the use of the Beverly Light Infantry." Signature of a previous owner on title page, and manuscript notations on the last page of this small booklet, describes the pay to be given to the various ranks, as of 1804. Also includes two small contemporary manuscript notes, one of them instructing how captains, subalterns of the militia, and the field officers of the regiments are to be elected. An 1806 broadside, "Additional Militia Law. Commonwealth of Massachusetts," has been sewn into the back cover.
	320 American Revolution: 1770s Printed Form, "Weekly Return" of Regimental Companies of Foot. 8.25" x Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 1770s Printed Form, "Weekly Return" of Regimental Companies of Foot. 8.25" x 3.5", Choice Very Fine. Scattered light toning, but still rather nice and fresh-looking. This is a rare, printed form used by Company Captains in the American Army to report to their Regimental commanders the status of and changes in their units. Included are blank areas for the numbers of the Company and Regiment, the name of the Company Captain, and various categories, including "Dead," "Discharged," "Deserted," and others. A very rare and seldom-encountered document straight from the front lines.
	321 American Revolution: 1775 Pay Order For "Flower recd of the Continental Congress for the Army near B Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 1775 Pay Order For "Flower recd of the Continental Congress for the Army near Boston....," Choice Extremely Fine. 5" x 8.75" manuscript document on fine-laid, watermarked paper, signed by "Thos. Seymour" and "Oliv. Ellsworth," August 9, 1775, Hartford, CT. Verso has more notations and signatures. Interesting pay document related to the time of the "Siege of Boston." Very light toning, excellent condition overall.
	322 American Revolution: 1776 Soldier's Enlistment Certificate Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 (REVOLUTIONARY WAR). A rare and interesting, Revolutionary War-dated 1776 Soldier's Enlistment Certificate for Simeon Barnes of Woodbury, (MA), June 27, 1776, 2.5" x 6.5", Choice Very Fine. Toned and waterstained on the right side, but still pleasing and definitely rare. Partially printed and completed in manuscript, this was the soldier's certification that he had, indeed, volunteered for service in the Continental Army. In full: "I, Timothy Johnson of Woodbury do acknowledge to have voluntarily inlisted myself a Soldier, to serve in the Battalion of Foot raised by the Colony of Connecticut, to join the Continental Army in New-York, to be commanded by Col. Fisher Gay Esq; until the Twenty-fifth day of December next. Witness my Hand, this 27 Day of June A.D. 1776." (signed) Timothy JohnsonThe Americans mounted an intense recruitment campaign in 1776 to oppose the British invasion of New York which, at the time, represented the largest expeditionary force ever sent overseas by the British. The Americans were handicapped by inferior numbers and a lack of experienced fighters. It was during this campaign that Nathan Hale was executed by the British as a spy.
	323 American Revolution: Revolutionary War Generals Ewing and Brodhead Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Pennsylvania Revolutionary War Generals: "James Ewing" and "Daniel Brodhead." 1. Manuscript Document Signed "James Ewing" as Brigadier General, August 20, 1776, no place, 5.5" x 8", Very Good. Ewing was a Brigadier General in the Pennsylvania militia in 1776 (see listing in Heitman, "Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army"). Here he gives orders regarding northern New Jersey along the Hudson River: "Directions to be Observed by Collonel Grubb: if the Ennem[y] Should attack the posts on Bergen point, this Night, or tomorrow Morning, and should be likely to force their way to Powles Hook [Paulus Hook], Collonel Grubb, must imediately thow himself into that Fortress with his whole Battalion and assist the Garrison in defending it to the last extremity." The document is stained and soiled and has slight fold breaks; it is tipped along the margins to an old mat. Still, Ewing's signature is bold, and the Revolutionary War orders have the magic date.2. Manuscript Document Signed "Daniel Brodhead" as surveyor-general of Pennsylvania, March 16, 1799, Philadelphia, 6.5" x 7.75", Choice Very Fine. Brodhead attests that the document is a true copy of an entry taken from the books in his office concerning the land of William Rippey. During the Revolutionary War, Brodhead led a company of Pennsylvania riflemen who fought at Long Island and wintered at Valley Forge. As commander of the Western Department in 1779, he directed an important expedition against the Indians in the Allegheny Valley. (2 pieces)
	324 American Revolution: 1776, Payment for Salt-Peter for the Revolutionary War, Choice Extremely Fine. Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 1776, Payment for Salt-Peter for the Revolutionary War, Choice Extremely Fine. 6.5" x 8.25", an interesting handwritten receipt in "the Sum of Two pounds, fifteen shilling & eight pence money for premium & purchase of Eight pounds of Salt Petre" for use in making gun-powder for the Revolutionary War effort. Docketed and endorsed on the back.
	325 American Revolution: 1776 Massachusetts Broadside to Ascertain Inhabitants Start Price: 2,280.00Estimate: 3,800.00 - 4,800.00 1776, Massachusetts Broadside, "An Act for the carrying into Execution A Resolve of the American CONGRESS, for ascertaining the Number of Inhabitants in this Colony." 17" x 7", printed on laid paper, Choice Extremely Fine. The Act begins: "Whereas the American Congress have recommended to the several Assemblies, Conventions, Councils, and Committees of Safety, of the respective Colonies, to ascertain...the Number of Inhabitants in the Colonies respectively: Be it enacted by the Council and House of Representatives...That the Selectmen who shall be chosen in each Town within this Colony; for the Year One Thousand seven Hundred and Seventy six...shall take an exact Account of the Number of Inhabitants of all Ages, including Negroes and Molattoes, (distinguishing the Number of each)...and all Soldiers and Seamen...and that they shall make Return of the same into the Secretary's Office of this Colony on or before the last Day of June next. Penalties are set out for selectmen who fail to perform their duty, as well as for parents, masters, or mistresses of any family who refuse to cooperate or give false information. Committees are then appointed for the counties of Berkshire, Hampshire, York, Cumberland, and Lincoln, and the appointed selectment are ordered to swear or affirm that they will "faithfully and truly execute and perform the Duty and Service required of you, by one Act or Law of this Colony...for ascertaining the Number of Inhabitants in this Colony. So help you God." The broadside has normal folds and light, even toning. An important broadside from the magical year of 1776.
	326 American Revolution: September 13, 1776, A Doctor's Memorandum of Expenses For The Sick. Memorandum Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 September 13, 1776, A Doctor's Memorandum of Expenses For The Sick. Memorandum boldly written on 8" x 6.5" laid paper, "An Acount of what I have Expended for the Sick in Coll. Prescotts and Coll. Willis Regt. in Genrl Persons Brigade." Seven entries, with several references to New Jersey locations. In part: "...to one man and two horses from Bergain to hoobuck twice...for a wagon Team from Bergain to Hackensack twice...to A horse for my Self from Bergain to the Jersey - to milk and &c for the Sick...to A horse for two Sick men and packs from Bergain to the Jersey...for provitions for the sick...to one Bottle of wine for the Use of the Sick...for two pounds of Candles for the Sick..." Docketed "Expences on the Road £2-2-0." Overall toning and a few edge chips, but clearly written.
	327 American Revolution: 1776 Connecticut Pay Order For Procuring Arms, Choice Extremely Fine. Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 1776 Connecticut Pay Order For Procuring Arms, Choice Extremely Fine. Manuscript Document on watermarked, fine-laid paper, signed by "T. Seymour", September 26, 1776, 4.25" x 8.25". In part, the document calls for the treasurer to: "Pay to the selectmen of Enfield the sum of Three pounds twelve shillings and Bills for their Time & Expence procuring arms for the Troops..."
	328 American Revolution: 1777, 2 Receipts from the Revolutionary War. Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 1777, 2 Receipts from the Revolutionary War. 1. State of Connecticut to Silas Philps, Selectman, 1777, 2.75" x 7.5", Very Fine. For various services to the Army--carrying tents, delivering arms, blankets, etc.2. Receipt for a blanket delivered to a soldier named Webster, May 1777, Lebanon, Connecticut, 3" x 6", Very Fine. (2 items)
	329 American Revolution: 1777 Letter Regarding Delivery of Salt to Boston, Choice Very Fine. 11" x 8," Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 1777 Letter Regarding Delivery of Salt to Boston, Choice Very Fine. 11" x 8," handwritten on fine, laid paper, July 31, 1779, Simsbury, (Ct?) Light age toning and some small marginal tears, but otherwise bright, crisp and completely legible. Peter Livingston, the author of this letter, engages in a lengthy discussion of the procedures and costs of carting salt and flour from New York to Boston.
	330 American Revolution: Important Revolutionary War Intellegence Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 REVOLUTIONARY WAR INTELLEGENCE LETTER. Portion of an Autograph Letter by an unknown author, both sides of one sheet, no date [1778], no place, 7.25" x 6", Fine. In full: "No Doubt you have that the transports are gone to Boston Bay to fetch Gen Burgoyne & his troops. But two or three Days befor I cam Down on Parole the Cogress pass a Resolve that they should not go before the Parliament of Great Britain had satify'd the Convention & that they were a going to send them up the Country about 70 to a place called Rutland were they had built Barracks for them. In the Beginning of Feby. one of the Rebel Frigates...called the Warren got out to sea has since taken a valuable Prisis & carried them safe into Boston./ The Galebay has taken a 24 fun French ship with stores for the Rebels... in January the Reble Frigate call'd Boston saild from that Port with Mr. Adams on bd as an Embasadore for the Court of Madrid./ Dare say you have heard of the misfortune Capn. Ascough has met with... he had been on shore on Long Island & was comming off in his Boat..a party of the Rebbels that had Landed there fired into the Boat & Wounded him & the surgeon & 2 of the men he got on bd his vessel with out any further Account & came to Rhode Island where he told me the surgeions tell him that he will not lose his Leg entirely..." There are references to various Revolutionary events in this very interesting fragment, including Burgoyne's troops, which had been defeated by the American General Gates, to John Adams, who set sail in February of 1778 on the frigate Boston on his way to France (not Madrid), where he worked to form an alliance and to obtain a loan from the French; he returned in 1779 after Benjamin Franklin was appointed sole plenipotentiary to the French. Richard Henry Lee was sent to Madrid.
	331 American Revolution: Rare Rhode Island Military Commission Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 1779 RHODE ISLAND MILITIA--LIEUTENANT'S COMMISSION. Partly-printed Document Signed, "W. Greene," as Governor of "Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations," May 10, 1779, 7.25" x 6.25", Very Fine. Countersigned "Henry Ward," as Secretary. Appointing Richard Tucker, Gentleman, "Lieutenant of the First Company or Trained Band of the Town of Gloucester in the County of Providence." He is commanded "in Case of an Invasion or Assault of a common enemy to infest or disturb this Plantation...to resist, expel, kill and destroy the same, in order to preserve the Interest of the good People in these Parts..." The paper state seal is intact at upper left. Overall toning; two small holes at folds and archival tape reinforcement on verso slightly affecting four words. The ink is bold and the document is attractive and suitable for display.
	332 American Revolution: 1779 Court-Martial and a Letter from West Point during the Revolutionary War Er Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1779 Court-Martial and a Letter from West Point during the Revolutionary War Era, Lot of 2, Fine-Very Fine. 1. Autograph Document Signed, "Christian Jebiger," as president of a Court Martial, on fine-laid paper, September 9, 1779, Light Infantry Camp, Sandy Beach, 13.25" x 8", 6 pages, Very Fine. Being a "Report of a Court Martial," Col. Jebiger describes the court proceedings, followed by a deposition by the accused man, Lt. Col. "Q.L. Fleury." He was charged with "ungentleman-like behavior for abusing a fellow officer with insulting language whilst on Guard"--a charge which the majority of the court upheld. Very lightly toned pages, some minor staining. 2. Autograph Letter Signed, "E. White," on fine-laid paper, October 19, 1779, West Point, 13.25" x 8", 2 pages, Fine. "The Honorable Benjamin White's" son, Edward, writes from West Point to his father in the "Councill Chambers" in Boston, describing his "wellfair" and the state of the army, ending with a note that "I shall come home in Janry. if I have a horse." The pages are worn and stained, with several absences that have been expertly repaired, only a few holes remain. Interesting son-to-father note in the middle of the Revolutionary War.(2 pieces)
	333 American Revolution: (Benedict Arnold), November 30, 1780, TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Englan Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (Benedict Arnold), November 30, 1780, TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, England, Very Fine. A two-page article, "To the Inhabitants of America," in which Benedict Arnold attempts to explain to the American people his version of his treasonous acts against his own country. Signed in print by Arnold. Also, an account of "the unhappy fate of the late Major André," giving details of André and Arnold's plan, André's capture, and execution by the Americans. 8" x 5", except for a couple of loose pages, in excellent condition.
	334 American Revolution: Reminiscenses From A Revolutionary War Veteran. Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 Revolutionary War Reminiscences From William Donnison, Captain of Artillery, Continental Army and Adjutant of His Rhode Island Regiment. Three closely-written pages, 11.5" x 7.5", written in his old age by William Donnison, describing events during 1776-1781. Very Fine, and accompanied by a 19th century seven-page transcription, which is bound at the top by a green ribbon. Donnison notes that at the time he was recruited into Col. Robert Elliott's regiment, about December 1776, "Military knowledge and discipline was very rare...and I, being young...and a great whig, was thought of some consequence, for I had belonged to the Independent Company of Artillery in Providence for more than a year before the war under Col. Daniel Tillinghast...." which was raised "chiefly for the protection of the sea coast against the British depredations...." Donnison tells how Tillinghast's company was ordered to march to Boston "on the alarm of the Lexington fights, which was on the 19 April, and also on the alarm of the Bunkerhill Battle," but after marching some distance, "were ordered to halt, as the affair was over."When Donnison became ill in the winter of 1778, he took a leave of absence to go to a warmer climate and was a passenger on the brig Pallas, along with John Leverett and General James Warren's son, Winslow, when they were taken prisoner by a British cruiser, taken to Newfoundland and put on board the British ship Grasshopper; "(she was one of the China Tea Ships which brought the Tea to Boston, which was destroyed by the Bostonians)." Transferred at West India station in the Bay of Roses to the 50 gun ship Portland, on which he was to be taken to Fortune prison in England, Donnison "stripped myself in a very dark night and entirely naked crept out of a gunport into the sea and swam with great danger & difficulty to the shore among the rocks...I endeavoured to secrete myself among the Negros and Negro Hutts along the shore; being entirely naked I beged of the Negroes an old Jacket, a Hat and Trousers....I prevailed upon a Negro Shipper...to carry me to Saint Eustatia...." Donnison recounts returning to Rhode Island for the battle there, being appointed a prize agent for enemy ships captured, and his own trade in West India goods. Early in 1781, he speaks of meeting in Amsterdam with American ambassador John Adams, his son John Quincy, Francis Dana, and others. At a dinner given by Adams for a "large Company of public Characters [and] Ministers," Donnison proposes a toast to "General Washington and the American Army" which "made some of the guests stare!!" Mr. Dennie, Donnison's partner, offered "Peace and Independence to America," to which "Mr. Adams remarked, that Independence we already had - that he was not anxious." The document is lightly toned, with minor edge tears and some mounting remnants on docket page. A wonderful document, boldly written, from the hand of an old Revolutionary War veteran.
	335 American Revolution: Document Listing Money for Washington's Troops at Roxbury Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 Colonial Connecticut Document, March 1, 1781, Hartford, 12.25" x 8.25", Choice Very Fine. Being "The Sundry Disbursements for Pay Table" for 1775, 1776, 1777 to Ebeneezer Williams. Signed by both Williams and Geo. Wyllys. An interesting document listing money for the troops at Roxbury and so on.
	336 American Revolution: RUFUS LINCOLN, Revolutionary War Captain; Present at Burgoyne's Surrender. Two Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 RUFUS LINCOLN, Revolutionary War Captain; Present at Burgoyne's Surrender. Two Autograph Documents Signed in the text by Rufus Lincoln. (1) 4.75" x 7.25" account of money "Due from the States to Capt Rufus Lincoln for the years 1781 and 1782 895 Dollars for depration [deprivation?] of pay while a prisoner 105 Dollars for subsistance in the year 1777 45 Dollars for the year 1783 until the 3d of Novr when discharged 240 Dollars." Total due was $1285. Fine, except for show-through from docket; (2) Two other joined account pages, 3.5" x 15.75", one dated January 1781, noting in pounds money received by Lincoln from Capt John Fullar "for cloathing Received from the Board of War at Boston," and the second dated June 1781, being a credit "to sundarys of cloathing Recd of Lt. Samson which he took A Recept in Capt Fullars name...." Fine except for toning and uneven lower edge. (2 pieces)
	337 American Revolution: Letter Mentioning Thomas Jefferson and Cornwallis Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 (GEORGE WEEDON), American Revolutionary War Brigadier General. Manuscript Letter unsigned, but from the papers of Brigadier General George Weedon, June 11, 1781, Camp Hunter Heights, 13.25" x 8.25", Fine. Instructions to Lieut. Charles Vorster, in part: "You will preceed to Potowmack & go on board ye flagship call'd ye Genl. Breedaset carrying supplies to ye convention troops. She has leave to approach near Alexandria & to deliver ye supplies into ye hands of two Brittish or German officers appointed on ye occasion. The people of ye flag vessel are not to have any cummunication with ye sd. officers but conform to ye extract of a letter from ye Bd of War to Governor Jefferson, copy of which Cornwallis is furnish'd with....You must accompany ye ship up to ye place of destination & down ye Potowmack after she has deliver'd ye necessaries." General light toning and some edge chips. Boldly penned. During the siege of Yorktown, Weedon was in command of the Virginia militia at Gloucester.
	338 American Revolution: The British Send Arms To New York Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 The British Send Arms To New York. Document signed by John Boddington, directed to the "Respective Officers of His Majesty's Ordnance at Portsmouth," February 13, 1782, Office of Ordnance, 12.75" x 8", Choice Very Fine. "The Board are pleased to direct you to cause the Six Thousand Stand of Arms which were sent to Portsmouth by Land, to be shipped on board the Lady Amherst for New York, to be consigned to the Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Forces in North America, if she cannot take the whole you must send as many as she can carry." A penciled note at center left sayd, "This Letter Shown to S[ir] G[uy] Carleton Sunday 7 April 1782. R.N." The integral address leaf has "On His Majesty's Service" in the upper right corner; it has both manuscript and stamped markings; seal tear and partial fold split affect nothing. Light toning and soiling. Excellent content.
	339 American Revolution: British Arms Requisition from "Charlestown," South Carolina Start Price: 840.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 February 20, 1782, British Document Ordering the Arming of a Militia Unit, "Charlestown," South Carolina, Choice Fine. Manuscript Document Signed, "P. Faille, Major", on "Taylor" watermarked, fine-laid paper, 12.5" x 7.75". Addressed to "George Weary, Commissary to the Royale Artillery," Faille orders: "You are hereby directed... to issue out of His Majestys Stores... to Colonel Saml Campbell... for Service of the North Carolina Militia under his Command.... Musquets - British with Steele Hammers - 50, Bayonets with Scabbards - 50, Cartouch boxes with belts & Frogs - 50..." Endorsed at bottom by Col. Sam Campbell, acknowledging receipt of the arms. Some stains along folds and margins, minor soiling, but the writing is clear and legible. Fantastic content--rare Charleston, South Carolina war-date document!
	340 American Revolution: Political Intrigue Mentioning General Washington Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 GEORGE JAY. Revolutionary War Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo. Jay," on watermarked, fine laid paper, 4 pages, folded, December 6, 1782, Newport, RI, 12.5" x 7.5", Fine. Written in medium brown ink to Governor William Greene of Rhode Island. Letter is soiled along the folds of the last page, some minor rubbing to certain words along folds, and a few ink spots affecting parts of Jay's signature. Jay writes a very detailed letter to the Governor, explaining his intentions of going to New York to assist General Washington, and imploring the Governor to keep his intentions confidential. In part:"..I am very sorry to find that any exceptions should be taken to my conduct in returning to New York (which I understand was the case by some of the Members of the Genl Assembly of this State) & take this method to assure your Excellency of the rectitude of my intentions. When in New York & in hopes of an Evacuation I made Mr. Lovell (Financier of Mass. State) acquainted with my intentions to remain at that place; I was thoroughly known to him--he having been Prisoner a long time / about the commencement of the War; and being by him esteem'd worthy protection in person and property-- he promis'd to recommend me to Genl Washington therefor, at the same time it was recommended to me to get to Boston ... and have Mr. L's recommendation strengthen'd by several reputable gentlemen when on the spot who had been prisoners & knew me & Mr. Lovell & Captn. Williams stood ready to become sponsors for my conduct while there. There being no prospect of a cartel for Boston, I embark'd for this place, and your Excellency knows the measures I took on my arrival here...As I am an entire stranger to your Excly. I wish you to have the fullest satisfaction of the sincerity of the contents of this letter which may be easily obtain'd from James Lovell Esq., Captn. John Fester Williams or Captn. Geo. Little of Massachusetts State (three gentlemen whose characters are very well establish'd at Boston) but it contains circumstances that must not be known to the Genl Assembly from a possibility of it's being by this means made known to the authority in New York ... my political principles are so well known there already as to render me very much suspected of doing them every injury in my power. In the highest confidence therefore that your Excellency will not communicate its contents to any person whatever except Mr. Lovell, Captn. Williams or Captn. Little..."Fascinating political content, with secrets to be kept between States, written during the late stages of the Revolutionary War.
	341 American Revolution: Connecticut Minute Man "Experience Storrs" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 EXPERIENCE STORRS, Revolutionary War Minute Man. Document Signed, "Experience Storrs," June 6, 1783, Hartford, 8.25" x 13.25", Very Fine. Titled "State of Connecticut to Experience Storrs," the document details expenses incurred by Storrs during the months of August, September, October, and December of 1782, some of the expenses being for the Connecticut Line of the Army. The expenses are allowed and the document is signed twice by George Wyllys as Secretary. Minor reinforcement on verso of upper left corner and a small stain; a couple of pinholes at center fold, and light creasing. Written on fine laid paper with a large watermark, this is an attractive document. Experience Storrs marched at the Lexington Alarm from the town of Mansfield, Ct., as the head of a company of men. He served as a Minute Man, as a Lt. Col., for five days. He later joined Gen. Israel Putnam and took control of the regiment when Putnam left for other duties. He fought at Bunker Hill and helped besiege Boston. His regiment was later reorganized under Benedict Arnold. Only 400 Connecticut men served at Bunker Hill.
	342 American Revolution: Historic Document Regarding the British Evacuation of New York Start Price: 1,080.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 The British Evacuation of New York. Manuscript Document Signed, "Alured Clarke B. Genl. President," December 3, 1783, Staten Island, 12.75" x 8", Choice Very Fine. General Clarke approves "the foregoing account [not present] of Fuel Candles and Oil issued to His Majesty's Troops and Public Departments with the District of New York between the Twenty Seventh Day of October...and the Twenty Fourth of November..." Details of the supplies are given, for which George Brinley, Deputy Commissary, is to be given a credit, "the Situation of Public Business being such upon the removal of the Troops from New York as to render it impossible for him to obtain general Vouchers from every Regiment Corps and Department in that regular manner he has heretofore done." Edge chips at right margin affect nothing.Negotiations between George Washington and Sir Guy Carleton for the evacuation of British troops in New York had dragged on for many weeks. On November 6, Washington requested an exact date of departure from Carleton, who replied that, due to the lack of transport, he could not fix a final date but he hoped to be at sea before the end of the month. Four days later, the British relinquished all outposts and Carleton fixed the 25th for debarkation. All troops were moved to New Utrecht (Brooklyn) and Staten Island, and on December 1 he wrote Washington that he hoped to sail on the 4th. Washington wrote on December 2, wishing Carleton a pleasant voyage and the last of the British troops sailed for home during the two days immediately following the date of this document, which certainly must be one of the last to be issued by the British army in the U.S. Sir Alured Clarke was in command of the British occupation of Savannah, Georgia, until the withdrawal of his troops on July 11, 1782. He gained the good will of the inhabitants because of the strict discipline with which he maintained his troops and the courtesy with which he treated the inhabitants. He was governor of Jamaica in 1792 and 1793 and governor-general of India from 1797-1808.
	343 American Revolution: July 5, 1786 Receipt, New York, Very Fine. Manuscript Document Signed, "Naboth Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 July 5, 1786 Receipt, New York, Very Fine. Manuscript Document Signed, "Naboth Lewis" and three others, on doublesided, fine-laid paper, 8" x 6.25". In part: "Pleas to pay the Bearer the wages Due us for Serving in the 2d. Brgd., Lt. Dragoons. The Gratuity of Congress and all the Deficiencies of Cloathing as witness our hands." Verso has notations of how much money was dispensed, and to whom. Lightly toned page, folds and rough edges.
	344 American Revolution: Revolutionary War Era Cannon Ball from Gen. Arnold's Fleet, NY, Choice Extremel Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 Revolutionary War Era Cannon Ball from Gen. Arnold's Fleet, NY, Choice Extremely Fine. Two-pound iron cannon ball, approx. 2.5" in diameter, was found near Mount Independence, NY, across Lake Champlain from Fort Ticonderoga in 1932. Cannon balls such as this one were loaded from the American Schooner "Liberty" to be distributed among the other ships in General Arnold's fleet, but were never loaded before the Battle of Valcour Island. They were stored in a stone warehouse, discovered in 1932, and sold to a well-known Revolutionary War collector in Baltimore, MD. In terrific condition, with rust-brown patina and light pitting.
	345 American Revolution: Revolutionary War Illustrated Cards on "War" and "Peace," England, Lot of 2, Ve Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Revolutionary War Illustrated Cards on "War" and "Peace," England, Lot of 2, Very Fine. 5" x 3.5" handcolored cards on heavy cardstock. Minor staining and edge wear. Two fabulous printed cards which tell a story about the key topics of the age: "On War," and "On Peace." With miniature icons replacing key letters of certain words, each card tells a delightful and intriguing story. The playful renderings of each icon replace either single letters of each word, or whole meanings that "sound" like parts of each word, for example: "On War. / How f(FIR)r(EYE)ous (EYE)s the Battles rage / W(BIRD) Foes with (FIRE) and (SWORD) engage / The dreadf(FIR)ll Mars stalks o(EAR) the Field / W(EYE)th ang(RYE) brow and blood(EYE) Shield..." These cards are very scarce, and reflect on the American Revolutionary War, from the English perspective, "Published as the Act directs, 20th. Dec. 1783." (2 items)
	346 American Revolution: Cornwallis' Surrender And The Election Of John Hanson Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 November 20, 1781, THE CONNECTICUT COURANT AND WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, About Fine. 14" x 9.5", 4 pages. Page 1 has three letters from General Washington to the President of the Congress (Thomas McKean), dated October 1, 12, and 16, 1781, reporting on the progress of the Battle of Yorktown, as well as reports from La Fayette to Washington and from Alexander Hamilton to La Fayette, giving details of their military maneuvers and complimenting the close cooperation between the American and French troops. Page 2 has an extract of a letter from General Washington, dated Head Quarters near York, October 27: "I do myself the honor to inclose to your Excellency, copies of returns of prisoners, artillery, arms, ordnance and other stores, surrendered by the enemy in their posts of York and Gloucester, on the 19th instant..." There follows two columns listing the "General Return of Officers and Privates surrendered prisoners of war, the 19th of October, 1781, to the allied army under the command of his Excellency General Washington taken from the original muster rolls. Page 4, one column,"AFTER ORDERS," dated October 20: "The General congratulates the army upon the glorious event of yesterday." He proceeds to thank His Most Christian Majesty (Louis XVI) and the French fleet and army, "...their co-operation has secured us the present signal success." Washington thanks many officers by name: the Count de Rochambeau, Generals Baron de Viomenel, Chevalier Chatelleux, Marquis de Simon, Count de Viomenel, and Brigadier-General de Choisey, "Major Generals Lincoln, De la Fayette and Steuben, for their dispositions in the trenches." He also thanks Governor Nelson for his aid, and recommends that all troops not on duty attend divine service on the 21st to give thanks. Page 3 has a very rare announcement, datelined November 5, 1781: "CONGRESS proceeded to the election of a President, and the ballots being taken, the Honorable JOHN HANSON, was elected. Extract from the Minutes, Charles Thomson, Sec'ry." Toning and some scattered staining; some small tape repairs, and fold wear affecting a couple of lines. A wonderful, early printing of the details of the Battle of Yorktown, and the touching joy and thankfulness of General Washington and his allies.
	347 American Revolution: Cornwallis Surrenders At Yorktown Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 December 1781, LONDON MAGAZINE, London, England. 8" x 5", Extremely Fine. Three-page complete printing of the famous letter, signed in type by British General Cornwallis, giving the details of his defeat by George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia. this was the battle that essentially ended the American Revolution. This is the famous letter from Cornwallis to British General Sir Henry Clinton which begins: "I have the mortification to inform your excellency that I have been forced to give up the posts of York and Gloucester and to surrender the troops under my command, by capitulation, on the 19th instant, as prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France...." Historic account of the battle that won the Revolutionary War for America.
	348 American Revolution: 1781 John Paul Jones Engraving Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 1781 Engraving of John Paul Jones From Life. Extremely scarce 9.5" x 7" John Paul Jones engraving "drawn from life in the month of May 1780 by T.M. Moreau the Younger" and engraved in 1781, in Paris, after Jones' triumph with the Bonhomme Richard. A quotation on the engraving from Moliere states: "Such men rarely present themselves, and when Heaven gives them to us we must profit by it." Scattered foxing in the margins does not touch the image. Housed in an old frame to an overall size of 16" x 13". This engraving is pictured in the book "Picture History of the U.S. Navy." Anything from the 18th century, let alone issued during the Revolutionary War, which refers to John Paul Jones is highly desirable.
	349 American Revolution: c. 1800s, "View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Tow Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 c. 1800s, "View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill, with the Burning of Charles Town," Engraved by Lodge, Choice Extremely Fine. 8" x 11.25" uncolored print on heavy, fine laid paper, with wide margins on the right and left. Drawn by "Mr. Millar," and engraved for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England." A bright print that has nice details, remarkably clean and crisp. Elaborate "faux" framing drawn in "3D", highlighting one of the key battles of the Revolutionary War
	350 American Revolution: "Portrait & Uniform of An American General & ... An American Rifle-Man," Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "Portrait & Uniform of An American General & ... An American Rifle-Man," Print by Roberts, Choice Extremely Fine. 8.5" x 13.25" uncolored imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, with wide margins at the left. Closely trimmed at top. Sharp, dark printing of American Revolutionary War military uniforms styled by two figures. Faux framing in "3D." Very clean example.
	351 American Revolution: "The Engagement of Capt. Pearson in His Majesty's Ship Serapis..." Engraving by Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 "The Engagement of Capt. Pearson in His Majesty's Ship Serapis..." Engraving by R. Collier, Choice Extremely Fine. 12.25" x 7" imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, trimmed along the sides, with wide margins top and bottom. Uncolored engraving for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England," drawn by "Hamilton." One small hole at center of image, which is very clean and crisp. Detailing the naval battle between the British and the American, John Paul Jones, and his ship the "Bon Homme Richard."
	352 American Revolution: "The American General Lee Taken Prisoner..." Engraving by Hawkins, Choice Extre Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 "The American General Lee Taken Prisoner..." Engraving by Hawkins, Choice Extremely Fine. 12.25" x 8" imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, trimmed along the sides, with wide margins top and bottom. Uncolored engraving for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England," drawn by "Hamilton." Very crisp printing, adorned with faux "3D" frame.
	353 American Revolution: "The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis...," Engraving by Thornton, Choice Extremely Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 "The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis...," Engraving by Thornton, Choice Extremely Fine. 12.25" x 8" imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, trimmed along the left side, with wide margins top and bottom. Uncolored engraving for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England," drawn by "Hamilton." Crisp, clean printing, adorned with faux "3D" frame, and detailing the event that ended the Revolutionary War. Full caption reads: "The Surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant-General of the British Army in North America) to General Washington & Count de Rochambeau, on the 19th Octr. 1781--whereby the Posts of York-Town & Gloucester in Virginia, were then given up to the combined Forces of America & France." Top title describing "Barnard's" in full detail.
	354 American Revolution: "The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre...," Engraving by Goldar, Choice Extremel Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 "The Unfortunate Death of Major Andre...," Engraving by Goldar, Choice Extremely Fine. 12.25" x 7.5" imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, with wide margins top and bottom. Uncolored engraving for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England," drawn by "Hamilton." Elaborate faux "3D" frame, and central image of the hanging of Major Andre, a British adjutant-general who was convicted of being a spy, and executed October 2, 1780, in New York. A dark, crisp example.
	355 American Revolution: "The Manner in Which the American Colonies Declared Independrnce (sic) from the Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 "The Manner in Which the American Colonies Declared Themselves Independant (sic) of the King of England...," Engraving by Noble, Choice Extremely Fine. 13" x 8" imprint on heavy, fine-laid paper, with 1" margins. Uncolored engraving for "Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England," drawn by "Hamilton." Elaborate faux "3D" frame, and central image of an American street scene in which the Declaration of Independence is being celebrated. A very nice example, perfect for framing and display, reflecting the jubilation of July 4, 1776.
	356 American Revolution: Scarce "Declaration of Independence" Start Price: 4,500.00Estimate: 7,500.00 - 9,500.00 (Declaration of Independence). Broadside Print Engraved by E. Huntington, c. 1825, 23.5" x 17", Choice Fine. This presentation of the Declaration of Independence maintains the appeal and drawing power of the original Declaration. With some old tape repair on the blank verso and somewhat tight margins. Printed on sturdy stock, matted, and ready to display.
	357 Washington Related: "Fac Simile Of Washington's Account With The United States, From 1775 To 1783, A Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 "Fac Simile Of Washington's Account With The United States, From 1775 To 1783, As Written By Himself," Published by John Hutchings, Brooklyn, 1857. 13.5" x 8.5", gilt-stamped lettering and bust of Washington on hard cover; leather spine and tips, and marbled end pages. Small area of leather loss on spine; several pencilled names on front end pages; and overall light toning to interior. An 1833 letter from the Chief Clerk of the Treasury Department of the U.S. states that the original of Washington's Account of Expenses is kept on file there. A fascinating look at the expenses incurred by General Washington during the Revolutionary War.
	358 Washington Related: Extraordinary Washington Memorial Broadside Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 June 27, 1800, Memorial Broadside by W.P. Blake, "General Washington," 19" x 16", London, Fine. Archivally laid-on-the-cloth, and matted to 24.25" x 19". Copper-engraved vignette at top shows one small piece of land holding one tree and surrounded by stormy waters; the tree is bent by the wind but not breaking. George Washington is obviously the tree who stood firm for America during the storm of the Revolution. Small vignette at bottom shows an eagle with arrows in one claw and an olive branch in the other; he holds a shield in front of him and a ribbon in his beak which says "E pluribus unum." Long vertical tear along center; upper portion repaired with archival tape, minor blemishes, otherwise attractive and ready for framing.
	359 Washington Related: Receipt For A Contribution to the Washington Monument, c. 1850, Very Fine. Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 Receipt For A Contribution to the Washington Monument, c. 1850, Very Fine. Scarce, engraved certificate acknowledging receipt from future Civil War General Thomas T. Heath, of a contribution to the erection of the Monument to George Washington, 8.5" x 10.5", Choice Very Fine. Issued by the Washington National Monument Society, this piece bears the printed signatures of Zachary Taylor (President), Elisha Whittlesey (General Agent), George Watterston (Secretary), and George Hilton (Agent). The left side shows a vignette of the monument complete with the Pantheon (which was never built). The right side shows a vignette of the monument as we know it today. Thomas T. Teasley's name has been accomplished in manuscript; he would serve under Sherman in the Civil War. Not examined out of frame, but the certificate seems to be laid down; it is housed in an 11" x 14" frame. Accompanied by two 1864 ordnance store vouchers relating to Heath, who was a colonel at the time. (3 items)
	360 Washington Related: c. 19th-Century Pair of Washington Andirons, Lot of 2, Very Fine. Approx. 16" h Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,600.00 c. 19th-Century Pair of Washington Andirons, Lot of 2, Very Fine. Approx. 16" high each, of Washington in uniform standing on a raised, draped platform. Sculpted images are fairly representative, but not overly detailed. Nice dark patina--probably bronze over iron, with minor wear. An interesting find from the 19th century. (2 pieces)
	361 Washington Related: c. 1889, George Washington Bandanna, Choice Very Fine. 22.25" x 24.25". Red, b Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 c. 1889, George Washington Bandanna, Choice Very Fine. 22.25" x 24.25". Red, black, and white on a red background. A medallion portrait bust of George Washington is surrounded by four shield emblems, each having 42 stars, and banners with "In God We Trust" and "Washington Patriae Pater." The design is based on a medal by Simon Benjamin Duviviar, with a bust of Washington on the obverse. Listed as number 675 in "Threads of History / Americana Recorded on Cloth 1775 to the Present" by Collins, Smithsonian Institution Press. An excellent display item.
	362 Washington Related: (GEORGE WASHINGTON), Choice, Extremely Fine Cloth banner, 34" x 34", featuring Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 (GEORGE WASHINGTON), Choice, Extremely Fine Cloth banner, 34" x 34", featuring the color image of George Washington. "200Th. Anniversary/1732 1932/George Washington" are highlighted in bold gold letters. Gold trimming adorns the bottom of the banner. Suspended on a wooden rod with golden end caps.
	363 Washington Related: c. 1830 Print: "GEORG. WASHINGTON," by H. Pinhas, Fine. 5.75" x 4" image, wide Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 225.00 c. 1830 Print: "GEORG. WASHINGTON," by H. Pinhas, Fine. 5.75" x 4" image, wide margins. Uncolored print, undated. "H. Pinhas, sc" is printed in type below right corner. Light age toning, otherwise crisp and bright. A stirring depiction of Washington on horseback in full regalia.
	364 Washington Related: 1832, N. Currier Reverse Painting on Glass: "WASHINGTON AT MOUNT VERNON 1797," N Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00 1832, N. Currier Reverse Painting on Glass: "WASHINGTON AT MOUNT VERNON 1797," NY, Very Fine. 9.75" x 13.5" colorful image, in original wooden frame, 14.25" x 18.25." Colors are still very bright and sharp, but the lighter areas have yellowed with age. Very early reverse painting, accomplished by Currier before he went into business with Ives. Depicting Washington on horseback, speaking with two slaves in the fields, with his pillared plantation house in the background. Caption reads: "Agriculture is the most healthy, the most useful, and the most noble employment of man - WASHINGTON." Very rare reverse painting on glass by Currier.
	365 Washington Related: Extensive Collection of Washington Prints, Lot of 300+, Fine-Extremely Fine. Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 Extensive Collection of Washington Prints, Lot of 300+, Fine-Extremely Fine. An incredibly diverse lot of prints related to several aspects of George Washington's life, produced by a variety of artists and publishers. Most are uncolored prints from the 1800s, but there are a few handcolored items, and some more modern full-color prints. Some 96 pieces are related to "Irving's Washington," another 49 focus on his wife Martha; an additional 25 are Washington portraits; 23 are Washington family portraits; and the vast remainder are an exquisite cross-section of portraits, reprints, and various other gems. This is a "can't miss" collection for the Washington enthusiast or print collector; many of these items are perfectly suitable for framing and display. Items vary in size (all are smaller than 14" x 8") and quality (many of the items from the 1800s have general foxing and age-toning), but there are several choice prints available in this massive assortment. (300+ pieces)
	366 Washington Related: c. 1842-48, Lithograph by E.E. & E.C. Kellogg, Hartford, Ct., Choice Extremely F Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 c. 1842-48, Lithograph by E.E. & E.C. Kellogg, Hartford, Ct., Choice Extremely Fine. 15" x 14". A black and white patriotic lithograph featuring a bald eagle perched atop a frame holding a profile portrait of George Washington. Both are placed against stone cliffs by the ocean, and the name "Washington" is carved against the rocks. Double matted and framed to 21.75" x 16.5".
	367 Washington Related: 1846 Sarony & Major Print: "WASHINGTON. THE PATRIOT, THE STATESMAN, AND THE WARR Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 1846 Sarony & Major Print: "WASHINGTON. THE PATRIOT, THE STATESMAN, AND THE WARRIOR," NY, Choice Very Fine. 13" x 9" handcolored image, matted to 19" x 15". Very lightly toned page with minor soiling. Image of a seat Washington at his desk is neatly executed, with subtle handcoloring. Napoleon Sarony achieved his fame as a superior lithographer for Currier, before opening his own firm with H.B. Major, who also worked for Currier.
	368 Washington Related: c. 1850s, "MARTHA WASHINGTON," Print by Caldwell & Co., NY, Very Fine. 24" x 18 Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 c. 1850s, "MARTHA WASHINGTON," Print by Caldwell & Co., NY, Very Fine. 24" x 18", large, uncolored, oval bust portrait of Martha Washington in her bonnet. Some soiling in the margins and a few short marginal tears, not affecting image. Needing only appropriate matting and framing to enhance its appearance for display.
	369 Washington Related: "Washington and His Family" by Sartain Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 1864, "WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY," Print engraved by William Sartain, Philadelphia, PA, Very Fine. 19" x 25". Uncolored print of a family portrait, after a painting by "G. Schussele." Printed by Irwin & Sartain, this copy is marked "PROOF." Browned overall, a few chips and tears at edges, minor dampstaining in margins--all repairable. A beautifully executed print.
	370 Washington Related: Reprint of the 1800 Print "Mount Vernon in Virginia - The Seat of the late Lieut Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Reprint of the 1800 Print "Mount Vernon in Virginia - The Seat of the late Lieut. General George Washington," c. 1925, a limited edition of 125 copies by S.L. Margolies, Choice Extremely Fine. Image size 13.5" x 17.75", permanently matted to an overall size of 25" x 28.75". A lovely, hand-colored aquatint reprint of the original, engraved and published by Francis Jukes and Alexander Robertson in 1800. According to an accompanying sheet of paper that was once attached to the back of this print, the image was taken from the rare first edition of "I.N. Phelps Stokes' Collection of Early American Historical Prints." Signed in pencil and numbered 110-125 by Margolies in the lower right corner just below the image.
	371 Washington Related: 1876 Centennial Ribbon Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 375.00 1876 CENTENNIAL RIBBON, Fine. 8" x 1.5", similar to Sullivan/Fischer GW-29, but with a Liberty Bell and a stanza from the Star Spangled banner at bottom. Made by Thomas Stevens of Coventry, England. Minor staining; missing the bottom corner tips. This is one of the more colorful Washington ribbons produced and a fine example of the quality work produced by Stevens. Central portrait of Washington in black and gray threads, partly framed by two crossed flags and a small wreath. Above: "CENTENNIAL / 1776-1876 / PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A."; Below: "GEORGE WASHINGTON", a Liberty Bell and multicolored stanzas from the Star Spangled Banner. Bottom: Eagle with shield, clutching arrows.
	372 Washington Related: 1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A./WASHINGTON" SILK, by Thomas Stevens, Coventr Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 325.00 1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A./WASHINGTON" SILK, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry, England, Extremely Fine. 6.5" x 1.5". Unlisted in Sullivan-Fischer. Featuring black and gray portrait of George Washington in center of cream-colored silk. Red, gray, green, gold and blue stitching above reads "CENTENNIAL / 1776 - 1876 / PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A." Imagery below portrait features two U.S. flags, a laurel wreath, and the slogan: "GEORGE WASHINGTON. The first in peace, The first in war, The first in the Hearts / Of his / Countrymen." At bottom is an heraldic eagle, perched on top of the world, and the markings of the maker, Thomas Stevens. Bottom tassel absent. Some minor staining and toning to silk. Still quite nice.
	373 Washington Related: 1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A." SILK RIBBON, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry, E Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 1876 STEVENGRAPH "CENTENNIAL U.S.A." SILK RIBBON, by Thomas Stevens, Coventry, England, Choice Near Mint. 8.5" x 1.5". Unlisted in Sullivan-Fischer. Multicolored woven silk in superb condition. Featuring black and gray portrait of George Washington near the top of this cream-colored silk. Stitching above reads "CENTENNIAL / 1776 - 1876 / PHILADELPHIA / U.S.A." Imagery below portrait features two U.S. flags, a laurel wreath, "GEORGE WASHINGTON" in black and yellow thread, the Liberty Bell, and an excerpt from the Star Spangled Banner: "And the star / spangled banner / O! long may it wave, / o'er the land of / The Free / and the home of / The Brave." At bottom is an heraldic eagle, perched on top of the world, and a yellow tassel. Verso has the markings of the maker, Thomas Stevens. A bright, beautiful example.
	374 Washington Related: 1876 "CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" SILK RIBBON, by B.B. Tilt & Sons, Pa Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 1876 "CENTENNIAL OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE" SILK RIBBON, by B.B. Tilt & Sons, Patterson, NJ, Extremely Fine. 10" x 2" framed to 6.5" x 15.5". Sullivan-Fischer GW-33. Large, multicolored faded woven ribbon. With light foxing at the very top and a tiny bit at the point of the bottom. Top and bottom of the ribbon are the same as GW-31, featuring a gray and black portrait of Washington at top, surrounded by blue, pink, and gold framing, with the names of the 13 colonies, and a quote: "These United Colonies Are And Ought To Be Free And Independent States." In the middle is an ornate zigzag banner inscribed: "IN COMMEMORATION OF / THE CENTENNIAL OF / AMERICAN / INDEPENDENCE." Top has an heraldic eagle and banner; bottom has a shield, "E Pluribus Unum," and laurel and oak branches. Ex-Dusterberg Sale, #148.
	375 Washington Related: 1796 Washington REPUB AMERI Penny, Baker 68, Choice Extremely Fine Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 1796 Washington REPUB AMERI Penny, Baker 68, Choice Extremely Fine-45. 301.8 grains. Breen-1275. 33.1 mm. Cleaned long ago and nicely retoned, with chocolate brown fields and tan high points. Lightly marked and with some slight rim bruises, all consistent with the grade. This is a beautiful, large hunk of copper that some feel deserves inclusion in the GUIDEBOOK.
	376 Washington Related: Impressive Quality Eccleston Medal Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 1805 Washington "Eccleston" Medal in Bronze, Baker-85, Choice Uncirculated. Baker 85, a huge, 76 mm medal struck in Bronze. An impressive, high relief medal and one of the nicest we've ever handled. Both sides are completely original, with a nice, uniform, brown color. We repeat the description given by Fuld/Rulau in their excellent version of the "Medallic Portraits of Washington":"A superb medal in every respect. Published by Daniel Eccleston of Lancaster, England. Dies cut by Thomas Webb, a British engraver who worked 1804-1827. This piece apparently was issued with a twist of subtle satire. The obverse of the medal depicts Washington in a heavy suit of armor - 'a singular conceit,' notes Baker. The reverse has an Indian standing head downcast, with an arrow in his right hand and leaning on a bow. Then, surrounding the Indian at center are the words THE LAND WAS OURS. The medal appears to be more of a commentary on the expropriation by colonists of Indian lands than a tribute to Washington. Yet the phrase 'Innumerable millions yet unborn' is truly laudatory of the nation's first president and commander-in-chief during the Revolutionary War."The condition of this particular medal is effectively unimprovable.
	377 Washington Related: Attractive George Washington Inaugural Button Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 George Washington Inaugural Button, About Extremely Fine. 35 mm. Albert WI 12C. American Eagle with shield displayed and a Heraldic estoile with alternate wavy lines above, the outer device having 63 border marks. Dark, reddish-brown with a slightly wavy appearance and scattered surface porosity. The original shank is intact and upright. Extremely rare (when we checked our records, we found that we've offered only three of any of the Albert 12 variants in the past six years...this being our fourth).These buttons were made for the occasion of Washington's inauguration as our country's first President in 1789. Apparently, they were made not only for use on Washington's inaugural apparel, but also for sale to the general public as souvenirs of the event. Today, they are among the most popular of all the Washingtonia items.
	378 Washington Related: (1908) Washington "Chicago 50th Anniversary" Medal, Bronze, Choice Prooflike Unc Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 (1908) Washington "Chicago 50th Anniversary" Medal, Bronze, Choice Prooflike Uncirculated. 57.2 mm. G-310. In commemoration of the Masonic Chapter's 50th anniversary chartered October 1, 1858. (Washington having been a highly important Mason). Golden bronze in color with rich mahogany peripheries. Very lovely. Scarce.
	379 Post Rev. War: Publishing The XYZ Affair Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 "Message From The President Of The United States...Relative To The Affairs Of The United States, With The French Republic," January 22, 1799, (Philadelphia). Unbound pamphlet,123 pages, 8" x 5", Choice Fine. Printed cover leaf and a letter, signed in print by President John Adams. The sewing thread is missing, the upper left corner has varmint damage, and the two outer corners of the cover are dog-eared, not affecting the text; the interior is partially dampstained, but still a decent copy. The pamphlet concerns the XYZ Affair, which began on October 18, 1797, when three representatives of the French Directory, demanded from American special envoys John Marshall, Charles C. Pinckney, and Elbridge Gerry a loan of $10 million to their government, and an outright bribe of $240,000 for the Foreign Minister, Tallyrand, as a condition for even discussing the issues that had brought the two countries to the brink of war. The publication by President Adams of the details of the affair resulted in public outrage and near war with France.
	380 Post Rev. War: August 29, 1814, Artillery Broadside: "Capt. Sullivan's Synopsis of Company Drill at Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 August 29, 1814, Artillery Broadside: "Capt. Sullivan's Synopsis of Company Drill at the Cannon," Published by West & Blake, Boston, MA, Very Fine. 16.75" x 16" uncolored broadside. Light toning, with a few absences, folds, and torn edges. Crisp, clear typeface, featuring a diagram of an artillery unit, an explanation of how to load and fire a "battering piece," and a grid with commands and corresponding actions for each of the ten members of the artillery unit. Notation on verso in brown ink reads: "Capt. Sullivan's Synopsis of Company Drill at the Cannon." An intriguing find from the War of 1812 era.
	381 Post Rev. War: Volunteer Act of 1807 Broadside Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 February 24, 1807, Volunteer Act of 1807 Broadside, 13" x 8.5", Choice Very Fine. Mindful of the vulnerability of the young Republic, Jefferson called for and received legislation permitting him to "accept" the enlistment of state militiamen in the service of the United States. While Jefferson had considerable military authority as Commander-in-Chief under the Constitution, he had no troops under his direct command until the Volunteer Act of 1807. This Act created and organized Federal defenses - it was funded with the sum of $500 dollars, a meager budget by today's standards. Signed in type at the lower left by TH: JEFFERSON and at lower right by GEORGE CLINTON as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Above the Act is printed GENERAL ORDERS signed in type by WM. Donnison as Adjutant General at the Headquarters in Boston, MA, dated November 15, 1808. Under these orders, using the Volunteer Act of 1807 as his authority, Donnison authorizes a detachment of 10,920 militiamen.
	382 Post Rev. War: 1812 American Certificate of Birth and Baptism, Fine. 15.75" x 13" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 1812 American Certificate of Birth and Baptism, Fine. 15.75" x 13", evenly toned, some paper loss and marginal tears on the right edge, minor insect damage at top edge, insignificant waterstaining. This lovely certificate commemorates the birth and baptism of Russell Mittelkans, born to Christian and Rosine Mittelkans of Washington County, MD on June 9, 1812. Printed by G.S. Peters of Harrisburg, PA. Two angles, colored with bright yellow, orange, and red, flank the text, which is then surmounted by an American eagle. The space below is filled with four birds and various floral motifs, all colored with the same palette. Mounted and framed to an overall size of 18.25" x 15.25" in a gilt, gesso and wooden, period frame.
	383 Post Rev. War: War of 1812: Isaac Hull and The U.S.S. Constitution Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 Isaac Hull And The War of 1812. 4 Items: 1) Closing of a Letter Signed, "Respectfully/ I am/ Your obedient Servant/ Isaac Hull", 2.5" x 4.75", Very Fine. Hull was the American naval commodore who commanded the U.S.S. Constitution in victory over the British frigate Guerriere in 1812; this victory was a major factor in uniting the nation behind the war. 2) A 3 cent stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of the U.S.S. Constitution (1797-1947). 3) An 8" x 10" photograph of a replica of the U.S. Constitution. 4) A 3 page letter written on September 6, 1812 from one Martin Lincoln of Lancaster to Charles Fletcher of Philadelphia, with mention of General Hull and much discussion of the war. In part, "You ask me how 'these war times' affect our climates? I believe that it is rather an unpopular measure in these 'Northern States'. A County Convention has been held at Worcester the 12th & 13th of Augt. / The Delegates have chosen 12 persons to represent this County in a state Convention should one be held. They have likewise exhorted their Constituants to withhold from the National Government all voluntary aid, and by all means to assist them no more than the Constitution requires of them... / My opinion on the present state of our affairs is, that the injustice of the beligerent Powers produces these perilous and difficult times, although I think that our own government is not perfect by any means. / I think that there will be a tight pull for President; however I don't know but Mr. Madison may get it, and should there be a change for the better in the state of our affairs I think it probable he will. / News has arrived here that on the 16th Augt. Gen. Hull and his army were made prisoners by the combined army of the Canadians and Indians. I hope however that it is not true, but I fear it is. The Constitution has lately arrived at Boston with the Captain and crew of the British frigate Guerriere mounting 49 guns; she surrendered to the Constitution after a very severe but short action; she was so damaged that they were obliged to destroy her..." A very interesting letter, nicely scripted on fine, laid paper. Some separation at folds, light toning and minor blemishes. A transcript is included. (4 items)
	384 Post Rev. War: 1816 Receipt For Indian Trade Goods Sold To The Government. Folded Letter, datelined Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1816 Receipt For Indian Trade Goods Sold To The Government. Folded Letter, datelined July 30, 1816, Alexandria, (Va), 9.5" x 7.75", Choice Fine. Addressed to "Thomas L. McKinney, Esqr., Superintendant of Indian Trade, Georgetown, D.C.," with a black "FREE" handstamp. A.C. Cazenove acknowledges payment of $207.49 for checkered, striped, and gingham cloth, which was used as gifts and to pay treaty obligations to the Indians. Two fold splits and a tear from the wax seal opening; otherwise, light toning only.
	385 Post Rev. War: War of 1812 Letter From Fort McHenry Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 1812 Letter From Fort McHenry, 10 Days After War Was Declared. A 2-1/2 page letter, 9.75" x 8", written June 28, 1812, Fort McHenry, from Nelson Luckett, a captain in the 1st Regiment of Light Dragoons, to Callender Irvine, Superintendent of Military Stores, Philadelphia. Luckett is trying to get his men properly equipped to fight the British. In part: I am much pleased to learn that I am shortly to have helmets, Bullet Buttons and a Trumpet. Should there be any of the original Dragoon uniform coats on hand...a singular favor if you would make an exchange, giving me the old and receiving those I have on hand....Send me an exact pattern of the Dragoon uniform adopted by the Government....The one hundred saddles deposited at Fort McHenry...have been examined and seventy...will be sent to Baltimore for repair...are of a very inferior quality and by no means calculated for Dragoons being mounted and equipped for the light artillery....I hope you will...forward the Helmets & B. buttons and Trumpet immediately, as those articles would promote the recruiting service...." The integral address leaf has a red circular "BALTIMORE MD JUN 28" and a manuscript "Public Service" frank. Seal tear affects nothing; otherwise, Choice Very Fine.
	386 Post Rev. War: 1813 Letter From Mississippi Territory, Mentioning Indians, "Old Hickory" and Movemen Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 1813 Letter From Mississippi Territory, Mentioning Indians, "Old Hickory" and Movements On Florida. Two-page letter with integral address leaf, to Gerald Byrnes in Tensaw (then Mississippi Territory), hand carried by a Mobile resident, December 18 and 19, 1813, no place (but may have originated from nearby Spanish West Florida, south of latitude 31), 10" x 7.75", Fine. P.P. Stuart writes a few months after the Creek Indian massacre at Ft. Mims and mentions "Old Hickory," Andrew Jackson's recently-acquired nickname, who was at this time actively engaged in fighting the Creeks. Stuart informs Byrnes that the Indians keep taking his cattle, driving them to the woods, killing them, and selling the meat; they refuse to accept two dollars per head as compensation. "...A small party could destroy this camp of Indians. I hope it can be got. 10 or 12 active is sufficient. Durgan & Old Hickory is at yr head...." On the 19th, he writes, "...It is said that the Americans is going to immediate pososession of Pensacola...I believe that the U.S. has got something in view that I do not at present understand." Letter is clean; some soiling and tape repairs to address leaf.
	388 Civil War/Civil War Important: Exceptional 69th NYSV "Irish Brigade" Display Start Price: 2,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 1865 Dated, Ornate Civil War Commemorative Wall Display Plaque, Choice Very Fine+. 6.75" x 10.5" self framed as shown. Ranking among the most historic, decorative Civil War decorative pieces we have ever had the pleasure to offer, this commemorative display would prove an important highlight for a major private or institutional collection. Four small painted tin metal plates are tacked into the backing board, bent in a design to appear as waving flags and/or banners. The plates are hand painted in a metallic-like gold, having a thin green painted edge on all sides and central text in black paint. The paint is in quite excellent condition, the black remaining remarkably dark, considering its likely being out on display for nearly a century and a half. The text reads:"69th - NYSV - 1st Regt. Irish Brigade Always Gallant on the Field of Battle 1865 - Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Yorktown Fair Oaks Gain's Farm Allen's Farm Malvern Hills Antietam Gettysburg"The central portion of this plaque is adorned with a wonderful golden painted and highly ornate, large, three dimensional high relief Vignette, made of wood or plaster. This vignette likely represents the arms of the Irish Brigade; a heraldic eagle with winds spread over a seated Indian with his bow and tomahawk, the seal of the city of New York at center and an Irishman in his top hat with nautical compass in hand is seated on a cannon. Some age such as some lighter spotting on the brown wood backboard, a couple of trivial hairline cracks in the central vignette and a bit of lightening to the paint all attest to its age and authenticity. The outer frame has been repainted its original black in more recent times. Simply a great commemorative display item which is now looking for a new place of prominence.
	389 Civil War/Civil War: Scarce Claim For Damages Suffered At Gettysburg Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 1863, Claim From A Farmer For Damages Suffered At The Battle Of Gettysburg. Manuscript Document, being a claim filed by farmer John Slyder, October 20, 1863, Adams County, Pennsylvania, 1-1/4 pages, 12.75" x 7.75", Fine. Damages claimed are for the period July 1-6, 1863: "For 7 acres Wheat destroyed, 2 acres Grass destroyed, 1 Ton Hay, 30 Bu corn (estimated) in growth, Fence Rails and fences destroyed and damaged, damages to land." The farmer's sworn statement says, in part: "...at the time of the battle at Gettysburg his land lying south of the town were occupied by the Union Army. - that on the afternoon of the second July his House was occupied by Union soldiers and he was obliged to leave on account of the danger - that he returned on Sunday July 5th and the soldiers were still in his House and his fencing, crops and property were damaged and destroyed as above stated and that he has not received any compensation for the same." Signed by John Slyder and the Justice of the Peace. With 5¢ Revenue stamp affixed at end. Light toning; minor archival fold repairs on verso. Scarce.
	390 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Autographs: Confederate General A.S. Johnston As a U.S. Army Officer Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston's Signature and Carte de Visite. Signature cut from a letter, "A.S. Johnston," c. 1858-1861, on a 1.5" x 3.25" piece of paper. Written in another, probably secretarial, hand is "Chief" before the signature, and "Colonel 2d Cavalry & Bvt. Brig. Genl USA Comdg" after the signature. Accompanied by a sepia-toned carte de visite of Johnston in his uniform, being a hip-length portrait. Both items are matted and framed to 13.25" x 10", so we have not been able to view the CDV for a backstamp. A gilt border on the mat is torn in a couple of places, and the frame has a couple of nicks, none of which touches the signature or the CDV, both of which are Very Fine. Johnston was commissioned Colonel 2nd U.S. Cavalry in 1849 and was brevetted Brigadier General in 1858 for his services in the 1857 campaign against the Mormons in Utah. This signature was signed sometime between 1858 and the time Johnston resigned his commission on April 10, 1861, prior to his joining the Confederate service as its second-ranking general. On April 6, 1862, at Shiloh, he bled to death from a leg wound. (2 items)
	391 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Autographs: Confederate General Henry Wise Civil War-Date Autograph Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 HENRY A. WISE, Governor of Virginia; Confederate General. Autograph Letter Signed, "H.A. Wise," October 30, 1863, no place, 4 pages, 10" x 8", Choice Very Fine. To Mr. Holley, office of the "Engineer" in London, with great content about various guns. In part: "I shall give the gun cotton a fair and impartial test...but I do not entertain the enthusiastic value of it that you do....iron plate Experiments in England...will unquestionably be of interest to gun makers and ship Builders, but...we are entirely convinced that our own results are far ahead of the English....There are...results...which I have...sent officially to the 'Scientific American'...on the reports on india rubber & iron - and wire targets...." He discusses two cast guns and their problems, and a wrought iron gun, then adds: "We have now 4-12 inch hollow cast iron Rifles - to bear 50 lbs cannon powder...and 600 pound bolts - which I think will stand the tests." Mounting strip at left edge of first page; last page trimmed at left margin, with one edge chip affecting one letter. Boldly penned and signed.
	392 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Documents: 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket for Jefferson Davis an Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket for Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia, Choice Very Fine. 4.8" x 2.75," tone spot near center of ticket. This rare document features Davis and Stephens for President and Vice-President of the Confederacy and includes a list of electors for 16 districts and two at-large electors. Very lightly toned paper, with minor wear along the edges. Verso has an ink signature of a Southern voter who cast this ballot, minor show-through on recto.
	393 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Documents: 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" and Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket: "JEFFERSON DAVIS" of Mississippi and "ALEX. H. STEPHENS" of Georgia, Choice Extremely Fine. 5.25" x 4". A beautiful example on pale blue paper, dark printing with wide margins, and minor ink show-through from the signature of a voter on verso. This rare document features Davis and Stephens for President and Vice-President of the Confederacy and includes a list of electors for 16 districts and two at-large electors. Interestingly, "Virginia Electoral Ticket" is printed above the list of candidates. A nice variation of this rare ticket.
	394 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Documents: 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket for Jefferson Davis an Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1861, Confederate Electoral Ticket for Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and Alexander H. Stephens of Georgia, Choice Very Fine. Large-size ballot, 6" x 4-3/8". This rare document features Davis and Stephens for President and Vice-President of the Confederacy and includes a list of electors for 16 districts and two at-large electors. Very lightly toned paper. Verso has an ink signature of Jacob Ellinger, the Southern voter who cast this ballot; some show-through on recto. A rare, large-size Confederate ballot.
	395 Civil War/Civil War Confederate Documents: Confederate Account of the Fight Between the Confederate Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Confederate Account of the Fight Between the Confederate Steamer Atlanta and Two Ironclad Monitors In Warsaw Sound, June 17, 1863. Four-page report from notes taken by Q.S. Kennard, Commanding Naval Squadron, Savannah, Georgia, on board the Steamer Resolute, , 9" x 7.25", Very Fine. Commander W.A. Webb of the Atlanta "left her moorings in Wilmington River...and proceeded into Warsaw Sound, where she attacked two iron clad Monitors lying close in on the Warsaw Island shore." A detailed account of the fight follows, which began at 4:50 AM and ended at 6:20 AM, when "...a wooden gun boat (which was lying behind Cabbage island during the action)...came alongside of the Atlanta and then the U.S. Flag was noticed flying on the Atlanta...." A small archival repair affects two words.
	396 Civil War/Civil War Union Autographs: George B. McClellan As Major General of Ohio Volunteers. Lett Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 George B. McClellan As Major General of Ohio Volunteers. Letter Signed "Very truly yours Geo B McClellan Maj Genl," May 2, 1861, Head Quarters, Ohio Volunteers, Columbus, one page, 8" x 5", Very Fine. To Peter Zinn of Cincinnati, he writes: "Yours of the 30th inst. to Genl. Carrington has been referred to me. The subject of encampment of troops has been under consideration. For the present it has been determined to locate them in large bodies at some point on the L.N. RR; near the river. We find that the troops can be subsisted more cheaply there, and can be promptly moved to any point on the frontier, where their presence may be necessary....as soon as the active Regiments are served, the reserves will be looked to." Minor soiling and a couple of fold splits. Boldly signed. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope. Peter Zinn had been instrumental in getting Abraham Lincoln to Cincinnati in 1859, where he made his famous reply to charges of Stephen Douglass. (2 items)
	397 Civil War/Civil War Union Letters: Two 1863 Union Soldiers' Letters. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 Two 1863 Union Soldiers' Letters. (1) 4-page letter in brown ink from M.N. Lovell, February 1, 1863, General Howards Division of the Army of the Potomac, 8" x 5", Fine. Excellent content, in part: "...We are now oposite Fredericksburg... I was sent here on account of my not being able for duty in camp. My business here is mostly writing...G L Kerr can tell you about how one feels when they are going into battle...I would as soon be at something else where they are a little more careful how they throw things around...we have had very bad weather...Our army moved on the 21st in the direction of Bankesford...they got stuck in the mud and couldn't get any further...the next thing we hear of was General Burnsides and Sumner sending in their Resignations...General Howard has prayer meeting in his tent every Sabbath...." Some toning and soiling.(2) 2-1/2 page letter in pencil from W.H. Kerr, April 7, 1863, Camp Allimen, 8" x 5", Very Good. In part: "...We go on picket two times a week. We see the rebs. There are lots of them on the other side of the river today...We had orders to get ready for going on review today. Old Lincoln was a going to review us but orders was contriedmaded...." Heavy staining and soiling to first page; moderate on remainder. 92 letters)
	398 Civil War/Civil War Union Letters: December 17, 1863, Board of Enrollment Letter, 4th Congressional Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00 December 17, 1863, Board of Enrollment Letter, 4th Congressional District, New York, Extremely Fine. Autographed Letter Signed, "Joel B. Erhardt" as Captain and Provost Marshal for the 4th Congressional District Enrollment Board, NY, 9.5" x 7.25", two-page folio. Erhardt recommends that two enlisted men receive $300 each from the city. Very lightly toned pages, minor folds, crisp, clear brown-inked writing.
	399 Civil War/Civil War Union Letters: "...Enfield rifles...from the British Government...for the Southe Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Archive of Letters From A Pennsylvania "Dutch" Union Soldier. An archive of 22 letters approximately 80 pages, 20 of the letters being written by John Schamper of the 173 Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. Written during 1862-63 to his family back in Schuykill County, Pennsylvania, seventeen of Schamper's letters are in German, and three are in English; seven of the German letters have translations. Two other letters, written by Solomon Zimerman, are in English. Seven letters are written on patriotic letterhead, and 15 of the 20 accompanying envelopes have patriotic designs; most are written from camps in Virginia. Some toning and soiling, especially on the envelopes, the overall condition being Fine. A few excerpts: Dec. 16, 1862: "...ther is more darkes here then white peopples and we hard that they have fighting at Fredrickburg and...they have burned away the town...we get our Emunition so it must be a little danger...."; Jan. 5, 1863: "...I have heard that I don't have to pay taxes as long as I am in the war...they let the blacks loose on New Year's day...there were over five thousand of them in the city of Norfolk...and they leaped in the air and yelled 'hooray' for the old Lincoln." Feb. 15, 1863: "...we are 12 miles from Kempsville...the people...are all gone for the Rebel War, and those who are still here can't do much, they are just the old ones...I got a pair of shoes and a pair of socks and a pair of pants and a Snack-coat, and also a new rifle, and that is a rifle which shoots 3 hundred yards, they are Enfield rifles, and they came from the British government. They were sent for the Southern soldiers, but our people took them from them, a whole shipload of rifles, and munitions....we caught a man, we thought he had hidden ssome Rebels, but we couldn't find anything other than a letter, which was written in the Rebel army, but that already on November 30, 1862...they had very hard times, and that the [yanks] had taken his knapsack and all his clothes...and that they had quite enough of the war...." April 22, 1863: We went to camp Norfolk County, West...we could hear the cannon the entire week but...we hear the Rebels were driven back again...We had to shred the trees and shrubs, so that the Rebels couln't get through...." May 10, 1863: "...they have brought in a herd of Rebel soldiers...I have talked to them and a few are still of the opinion they can beat us, but they look very rough. A good part of them have sworn allegiance to the Union, and those that didn't swear, they shipped off to the forts and locked them up." July 6, 1863: "...maybe the Rebels keep us back for a little while as we hear that there are quite a few of them in Pennsylvania, but we hear they get kicked quite well...."
	400 Civil War/Civil War Union Letters: 1863 Letter From A Kentuckian To England About Gettysburg, Slaver Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 1863 Letter From A Kentuckian To England About Gettysburg, Slavery, And More. Excellent 3-1/2 page letter from NASH Daily of Newport, Kentucky, July 12, 1863, to his nephew in England, 9.5" x 7.5", About Fine. In part: "...the war is still raging with fury more especially in the state of Pennsylvania...our forces under Major Genl. Meade went after them and they have been fighting now five days...the aggregate loss of the rebels in the last five days is about 40,000 and their second best General (Longstreet) is reported dead......this war tho' dreadful...is doing good to the cause of humanity and it will not untill every slave is set free...if we want the blessing of the lord as a Nation we must humble ourselves and give up the Slave this Nation is corrupted by the cursed System and find it a very hard lesson to learn but they are gradualy coming to it our three younger [sons] is out in the war. At the Battle of Chancellorsville John was taken a prisoner...When John and his fellow prisoners left Richmond...they had to march 25 miles before breakfast. Some of John's comrades died from exhaustion and others were exhausted and dropped and the secesh ran the bayhonets through them...Reuben our youngest is on the medical staff and was well...he has been in the battles of the last five days...Eleaxer was with his Regmt. (Cavalry) scouting about and was well also...." Much more. Toning, minor staining, and some tiny fold holes.
	401 Civil War/Civil War Union Documents: Details of Repairs To The Ironclad "U.S.S. Louisiana" Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 November 25, 1862 Agreement to Iron-Plate the U.S.S. Louisiana, Washington, D.C., Choice Extremely Fine. 12.5" x 8" manuscript document, 2 pages folio, Fine. A large, impressive document, addressed to A.R. Admiral spelling out the details for refurbishing the "U.S.S. Louisiana." An interesting accounting of the many problems that ships of the era encountered, and what it took to repair them. Reinforced on verso with brown paper, with substantial show-through at left margin of second page, and less on first page, which also has some show-through from stain on verso. Large signature of the commanding officer on page 2.
	402 Civil War/Civil War Union Letters: Union General James William Denver On The Trial Of Henry Wirtz, A Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,600.00 August 13, 1865 Letter From Union General James William Denver, Discussing the Trial of Captain Henry Wirtz, Andersonville Prison Commandant. Denver writes his wife a 4-page letter on his law firm's stationery, 9.75" x 7.75", Extremely Fine. After some personal news, Denver writes: "...On Tuesday next the case of Capt. Wirtz is to come up before a military commission. It is attracting a great deal of attention and the Germans have got very much enlisted in it. Quite a number who were prisoners have come forward and say that they will testify to his good conduct and kind treatment as far as he had power, and if they prove what they say they will he ought to be acquitted, but I am of opinion that the intention is hang him and that no stone will be left unturned to effect it. It seems a little strange that this man should have been selected to be tried first when there are several prominent and well known leaders among the rebels who are now in custody on the same or similar charges. Is it because he was thought to be a poor, friendless 'Dutchman' who was not able to employ lawyers to defend him, & with whom an example could be made and nobody to take his part? If this was the expectation it was a mistake. The case published by our firm...has called out a great many who were prisoners under charge of Capt. Wirtz, and it has aroused a great deal of interest for him." General Denver, a Union general, obviously feels that Wirtz, the Swiss-born Confederate commandant, is being used as a scapegoat. Indeed, Wirtz was found guilty and "hanged by the neck til he be dead" on November 10, 1865. The letter contains more content about infighting between the "Long Hairs" and the "Short Hairs" of the Republican party. Accompanied by the transmittal envelope.Denver was appointed B.G. USV in August 1861. He commanded the troops in Kansas and fought at Shiloh. He commanded several brigades and divisions in the Army of the Tennessee before resigning in March 1863 to practice law. Prior to his Civil War service, Denver was Secretary of the State of California (1853), and United States representative from California (1855-1857); he was instrumental in the promotion of the Transcontinental railroad, served as Secretary of the Territory of Kansas (1857-1858), as Governor of Kansas Territory (1858), and was U.S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs (1858-1859). Denver, Colorado was named after him.
	403 Civil War/Civil War Union Documents: 1866, "Report of the Number of Men Furnished and Expenditures b Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 1866, "Report of the Number of Men Furnished and Expenditures by the Town of Manchester, for the Army and Navy," Printed by John S. E. Rogers, Gloucester, Fine. 9" x 5.5", paper covers, 14 pages. Pamphlet details the expenses of the town of Manchester during the Civil War. Minor toning and foxing to covers; pages are generally clean. Signature of a previous owner on cover. An intriguing historical record that lists names of men who served during the war, what they were paid, and what happened to them.
	404 Civil War/Civil War Union Envelopes: Collection of Three Unused Charles Magnus Civil War Covers. Th Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 Collection of Three Unused Charles Magnus Civil War Covers. Three Magnus covers, each printed in bronze and white, Choice Mint. The covers feature Civil War-era scenes of Harrisburg, Pa. and are numbered 1-3 at lower right. At lower left of each cover is "Charles Magnus, New York." (3 items)
	405 Civil War/Civil War Union Envelopes: ELLSWORTH ENVELOPE, Choice Very Fine+. 2.3" x 5.5" cover, shar Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 ELLSWORTH ENVELOPE, Choice Very Fine+. 2.3" x 5.5" cover with a sharp red, white, blue, and black portrait/shield of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth, the first "martyr" of the Union, who was killed May 24, 1861, after removing a Confederate flag from the roof of the Marshall House Tavern in Alexandria, VA. Ellsworth was also the organizer of the Chicago Zouaves. Cover with moderate staining and toning, two postmarked stamps in upper right corner, totaling 4¢.
	406 Civil War/Civil War Union Envelopes: Union Envelope By Car Bell, Hartford, Conn, Mint Unused. An un Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 800.00 Union Envelope By Car Bell, Hartford, Conn, Mint Unused. An unusual envelope vertically displaying the letters "U S A" in red, white and blue, and featuring an Abraham Lincoln look-alike seated in an armchair with a carpetbag by his side. He holds a large sign, which says: "A collection of Union envelopes in a few years from now will form a most valuable and pleasing curiosity, and will be sold at double the original cost." Most unusual and the first we have seen.
	407 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: Pennsylvania Orders to Volunteer Soldiers Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 September 25, 1861, Broadside, Pennsylvania, PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA RELATIVE TO THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, Very Fine. 9.5" x 7.5", signed in type by A.G. Curtin, Governor of Pennsylvania. Also features a letter signed in type by Simon Cameron, Secretary of War. Detailing the administration of Pennsylvania troops by the federal government. Small tear at bottom, not affecting text, and minor foxing.
	408 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: Broadside Condemns U.S. Grant for Shiloh Defeat Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 c. 1862, Broadside: "SHILOH! Campaign of 1862..." for sale by Applegate & Co., Cincinnati, OH, 17.5" x 11.5", Fine. Matted and framed to 20.75" x 16.5". A large broadside recounting the events leading up to the Battle of Shiloh, in which Gen. Halleck, Gen. Grant and his forces suffered heavy losses, March and April, 1862. Apparently a synopsis of the Shiloh events was compiled and prepared for sale to the public, according to the authors of this broadside:"Grant was restored to command on March 11 to arrange the defeat of the Union Army at Shiloh. / Attacked April 6, 1862, while scattered and defenceless, to insure the defeat for the benefit of Grant and the 'Army Ring.' ... Grant leaves the field for the landing at 11 to 12 a.m. Writes to Buell that reinforcements to meet 100,000 rebels may / POSSIBLY / save the day; then goes to his boat with his horses to wait for the rebels or Buell.... Grant's only merit, for which he holds his present position, is the organized defeat of Shiloh, and one year's delay of the war by agreement with the cabal.... Synopsis of this work to be had at --OHUN & Co., Washington, D.C." A sharp, clear printing, with splits at center and horizontal folds, reinforced with archival tape. A few other small holes of minor consequence, and two sections where handwritten comments are added in purple ink. A fascinating, historical glimpse of how some critical northerners viewed Gen. Grant and others during the Civil War.
	409 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: A Call To Arms Against Morgan's Raiders! Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Broadside, "PROCLAMATION! Office Provost Marshal, Lexington, Ky., July 15, 1862." 6" x 8.5". Signed in print by Maj. P.C. Bracht, Provost Marshal, the proclamation says: "I hereby notify all citizens that they must connect themselves with some company of 'Home Guards,' otherwise their arms will be taken from them. No pass will be good unless issued by the Provost Marshal or H. Shaw. Gen. Boyle's order of July 13th, is extended until revoked." The broadside is lightly toned and printed off center, toward the left side. Printed by "Observer And Reporter Power Press Print." Although Kentucky did not secede from the Union, many Kentuckians fought for the South. John Hunt Morgan was a Lexington merchant between the Mexican War (where he served as a first lieutenant with the 1st Kentucky) and the Civil War, where he rose from captain to brigadier general, and received the thanks of the Confederate Congress for his daring exploits. "Morgan's Raiders" made their first raid in July 1862. Leaving from Knoxville, Tennessee on July 4th, they attacked and captured a cavalry post of four companies at Tomkinsville, Kentucky on the 9th. On July 10th they captured a depot at Glasgow, and on the 11th, captured another depot at Lebanon. This accounts for the urgent tone of the broadside, issued on the 15th. On the 17th, Morgan had an engagement with the militia at Cynthiana. after which he withdrew through Paris, Richmond, Crab Orchard, and Somerset, arriving back in Tennessee on August 1. In 24 days he had covered over 1,000 miles, and captured and paroled 1,200 prisoners, losing fewer than 100 men. He also damaged Federal morale and interfered with Buell's intended capture of Chattanooga. An important broadside.
	410 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: c. 1864, Broadside, Georgia, "THE GREAT UNION SPEECH OF HON. ALEXAND Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 850.00 c. 1864, Broadside, Georgia, "THE GREAT UNION SPEECH OF HON. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY," Extremely Fine. 19" x 10.5", printed by Courier & Freeman Steam Presses, Potsdam, N.Y. Large campaign broadside with the text of Confederate Vice President Stephens' address to the Georgia convention that had considered secession. This extract of Stephens' speech, given before the start of the war, was printed to dissuade Democrats from supporting McClellan in 1864:"There are many well-meaning men in the party called 'DEMOCRATS,' who, through party spirit, have allowed themselves to seem to be committed in favor of the 'Peace-and-Secession' Doctrine of the men whom they have permitted to become their 'leaders.' To such men we recommend a careful perusal of the following extract from a speech made by ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS,... He showed clearly that the South had no just cause of complaint, and predicted what would be the consequences of the terrible act. Mr. STEPHENS has since yielded to the spirit of party, against which he so long struggled, but his defection does not disprove his own arguments, the truth of which every day is demonstrating by the painful logic of fact...."Normal folds; ragged lower margin affects nothing. A very nice item for framing and display.
	411 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: "This birth place of Treason...has been Evacuated...." Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 (1865) Union Broadside, On The Evacuation of Charleston. Printed Broadside, 8" x 5", Fine. "A COMING PEACE! A BLOODLESS VICTORY! The Cradle of Treason Rocked by the Tread of Union Soldiers!! Charleston Evacuated!! This birth place of Treason and the foster mother of Traitors has been Evacuated and is now in possession of our victorious troops. It has always been a stench in the nostrals [sic] of the Nation, and as it is now in our power it should be sold at auction to the Yankees, and so completely wrecked that, one stone may not be left upon another, to mark the spot where it once stood.....the lion in the path of the gallant Sherman has retreated to his lair without uttering a growl at his advancing columns....a few well directed blows will crush the rebellion, bring us peace, a restored Union and future prosperity and happiness." After Sherman's "March to the Sea" in late 1864, he directed his attention to South Carolina. Charleston was evacuated on February 17 and 18, 1865. Overall toning; laid to ruled paper and trimmed in red, white, and blue borders.
	412 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: Impressive, Pro-Union Civil War Broadside Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 October 1, 1864 Broadside, "HOW THE WAR COMMENCED, AND HOW NEAR IT IS ENDED," Very Fine. 17.75" x 11.5." Printed by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York. Scattered toning, with some wrinkling on the left side of the paper and with a tape repair to the separated (now rejoined) 1" top strip. A rare and wonderful display piece because of the large map of the South at top and the massive amount of information crammed into the small type at bottom. Basically, this is a pro-Union piece, illustrating how the war was nearly at an end, in direct contrast to the sentiment that the South could not be subdued after four years of hostilities. The Civil War was not a popular issue by 1864. Many families had lost sons and loved ones and most people were generally worn down by a War which they thought should have ended quickly and long ago. However, had this defeatist attitude prevailed, America would be quite a different place today! This broadside encouraged war-weary citizens to support the Union's continued prosecution of the War against the South which, as it turned out, ended not too much longer after this broadside was published!
	413 Civil War/Civil War Broadsides: (ULYSSES S. GRANT). c. 1885 Mourning Broadside, "IN MEMORIAM / GENE Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 (ULYSSES S. GRANT). c. 1885 Mourning Broadside, "IN MEMORIAM / GENERAL / U.S. GRANT", 18" x 12", Fine or better. Sold by the N.Y. Variety Publishing Company. Along with a nice vignette of Grant are included seven poems and/or songs, all honoring the fallen President-General. Titles include: "Death of Grant," "Grant's Monument," "A Hero's Death," "Faded Coat of Blue," "I Want To See Nellie Once More," "Columbia's Pride" (meant to be sung to the tune of "Hail To The Chief"), and "Prince of All Patriots" (meant to be sung to the tune of "The Star Spangled Banner"). Printed in black ink with a black border surrounding. The paper has toned to an even light brown but is not brittle. Distractions are few, consisting mostly of some light soiling and a couple of edge chops. A wonderful display piece.
	414 Civil War/Civil War Photos: Incredible Photograph of Seven Locomotives Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 c. 1860, Large Albumen Photo Advertisement for the New York Locomotive Works of Rome, New York, Choice Very Fine. Image size 7.75" x 16.25," on the original, imprinted backing and framed to an overall size of 20" x 26.5." The frame is made of molded wood with a plain brown finish. If you were in need of a locomotive, this was the place to come. In this image alone, we can make out at least seven different locomotives and there may even be some more behind them! This print is in excellent condition and the overall appearance is bright and fresh. A superb display piece and one of the nicest train-related images we've ever seen.
	415 Civil War/Civil War Photos: Civil War Era Military Photos, Lot of 4, Very Fine. An interesting asso Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 Civil War Era Military Photos, Lot of 4, Very Fine. An interesting assortment of images, ranging in size from a sepia-toned, 4" x 2.5" CDV (backstamp by "Brown" of Portland, Maine), to a 5" x 7", sepia-toned photo mounted on 8" x 10" matboard (mock-up photo of a robbery, from a group of photos from "General Heath'" estate--purportedly, a "group of young officers on leave"). Also includes a 6.5" x 4.2" photo by "Lichtig & Cigner" (San Francisco, CA), of a Civil War soldier holding a Springfield rifle, and a similar-sized photo of a soldier posing with a revolver (verso is marked "Hjalmar Hertura"). All with minor wear, occasional foxing, but very clean images. (4 pieces)
	416 Civil War/Civil War Prints: (GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT), Lithograph by R. MaGee, 1858, Very Fine. 13.2 Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 (GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT), Lithograph by R. MaGee, 1858, Very Fine. 13.25" x 9.5". Colored print features Gen. Scott in center oval. Entwined flags form a column which rises and cradles the oval. Bayonets and cannon protrude from the side and a spread eagle perches atop the oval; red crossed ribbons adorn the upper half. In background at top the bottoms of Lundy's Lane and Chippewa, in which Winfield engaged in 1814, are depicted. In the bottom background, the battles of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo are depicted, both of which took place in 1847 in the war against Mexico. Matted to 20" x 16" and ready for framing.
	417 Civil War/Civil War Prints: (Major General Rousseau). c. 1860s, hand-colored lithograph, 16.75" x 1 Start Price: 54.00Estimate: 90.00 - 120.00 (Major General Rousseau). c. 1860s, hand-colored lithograph, 16.75" x 13", Choice Very Fine. Anonymous portrait of the Union general on horseback, sword drawn. The horse rears in the excitement of battle. Borders lightly soiled but image is nice and clean and vividly colored.
	418 Civil War/Civil War Prints: "True Picture of the Capture of Jeff Davis" Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,250.00 "JEFF DAVIS CAUGHT AT LAST. HOOP SKIRTS & SOUTHERN CHIVALRY," c. 1865, Uncolored Lithograph by J.L. Magee, Philadelphia, PA, Extremely Fine. 11" x 15", matted to 16" x 21". Wonderful cartoon depiction of Jefferson Davis's capture by Union troops who needle Davis (who is disguised in a dress): "The only true Picture of the Capture of Jeff Davis, from the account furnished by Col. Prichard of the 4th Mich. Cavalry..." Each figure has a balloon comment above their head: "Narry time! she's the Bearded Lady! Laying around loose. Where's Barnum?" Davis responds: "I think the United States Government could find something better to do, than to be hunting Women and children." The soldier pointing his rifle at Davis exclaims: "Halloa! Boots and Spurs on a Woman? drop that bucket and hood, or I'll drop you quicker than a Dutch lunch can slide down a Bummers windpipe." Very fine and clean, toned light brown.
	419 Civil War/Civil War Prints: "The Capture of Jeff Davis" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 "The Capture of Jeff Davis, His Last Official Act," c. (1865), Uncolored Lithograph, New York, Published at 111 Nassau St., Very Fine. 11" x 15". As a dress-wearing Jefferson Davis flees Union cavalry troops, wielding a knife and being accompanied by a mule carrying "Confederate gold," his wife scolds the troops with "Don't provoke the President, or he may hurt some of you!" The caption under this scene reads, "His last official act "The adoption of a new rebel uniform"/ "He attempts to "Clear his Skirts" but finds it "All up in Dixie." Clean, toned light brown.
	420 Civil War/Civil War Prints: c. 1888, Two Chromolithographs From Drawings by H.A. Ogden of Union Offi Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 c. 1888, Two Chromolithographs From Drawings by H.A. Ogden of Union Officers and Their Uniforms, nearly Mint. Both of these colorful images appeared in Ogden's "Uniform of the Army of the United States, from 1774 to 1889." Although dated 1885, sources indicate that the book was not published until 1888. Both images measure 12.75" x 11.25", sheet size 16.25" x 13.75" and both are matted. 1. 1861 - XXVI - 1866, Lieut.-Gen'l, Major-Gen'l, Brig-Gen'l, Staff, Field & Line Officers, showing various officers in the woods before some tents, U.S. Grant as the Lieutenant General seated in a chair with a cigar in his hand.2. 1862 - XXIX - 1871, Major-General, Staff & Line Officers, Enlisted Men (Full Dress), showing eight officers standing in a meeting house.(2 chromolithographs)
	421 Civil War/Civil War Publications: 1866, Songsheet, "The Conquered Banner," 13" x 9.5", Choice Very Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1866, Songsheet, "The Conquered Banner," 13" x 9.5", Choice Very Fine. Published by A.E. Blackmar, New Orleans. Lithograph on cover in brown and white with blue and red highlights by Feusier, Hoyle & Co. Extensive repairs and reinforcement both internally and outer cover. Very bright and colorful.
	422 Civil War/Civil War Publications: 1863, "A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA," by Ri Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1863, "A CHRONOLOGICAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA," by Richard Fisher, M.D., NY: Johnson & Ward, Choice Extremely Fine. 8.75" x 6", hardbound cloth, with gilt-stamped spine and cover, 160 pages. Includes eight double-page, tri-colored maps after Johnson or Colton. Fisher, a physician, was also the editor of "Colton's General Atlas of the World" and a few other volumes. This interesting book contains steel-plate maps and plans of the Southern states and harbors, as well as a detailed chronology of the war from its beginning to January 1863. A valuable find for the Civil War collector!
	423 Civil War/Civil War Publications: Wonderful Assortment of Civil War Music Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Union Civil War Sheet Music, Lot of 8 Pieces. 1. "National Melodies," c. 1855, 6 pages, disbound, Russell & Tolman, Boston, MA, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Cover features red, white and blue illustration of the flag, and listing of 22 vocal and instrumental songs that were standards of the day. This copy has only the "Sword of Bunker Hill." Cover and pages have spotting and soiling but are in fine condition otherwise.2. "Huzza! Huzza! Our Union Forever," by M.L. Hofford & George W. Hewitt, 1862, 6 pages, disbound, Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, PA, 13" x 10.25, Extremely Fine. Cover is missing, some minor toning but the pages are clean and crisp.3. "Marching Through Georgia," by Henry Clay Work, 1865, 6 pages, disbound, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 13" x 10.25, Very Fine. Soiling and dampstaining throughout, pages are worn, but the print is clear. Fantastic sample of popular words and music dedicated "In Honor of Maj. Gen. Sherman's Famous March 'from Atlanta to the Sea.'" Captures the spirit of the age and the joyful sentiment that prevailed in the North after the war. The back page has a list of other musical publications that were available at the time.4. "Weeping, Sad and Lonely, or When This Cruel War is Over," by Charles C. Sawyer & Henry Tucker, 1863, "Sawyer & Thompson, New York, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Extremely Fine. Pages have minor soiling. Undoubtedly a song that touched many hearts of those who were grieving about family members who have gone off to war: "Weeping, sad and lonely, Hopes and fears, how vain, When this cruel war is over, Praying that we meet again."5. "Dear Mother I've come home to die," by E. Bowers & Henry Tucker, 1863, Firth, Son & Co., New York, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Toning and dampstaining throughout. Front page features glitzy typefaces and an intricate border engraving. A tender melody that tugged on the heartstrings of a nation caught up in war and trying to cope with the terrible spectre of death. Back page inventories additional songs and instrumentals that were available through the publishers.6. "Mother waiting for the news," by Sara Wolverton & Henry Castle, 1863, S. Brainerd & Co., Cleveland, OH, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25" , Very Fine. Dampstaining and toning around the edges and occasional soiling. Words and music bring to stark attention the sentiments of families on the home front, waiting for word about their loved ones: "Mother waiting for the news from the dark red battle ground, Hear you not the host of angels, Fondly circling you around?"7. "The Vacant Chair or We Shall Meet But We Shall Miss Him," by George F. Root, 1864, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 6 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Tear along lower half of first two pages, dampstaining and foxing affect all pages. Front page has a fine engraving of battle scenes and a depiction of "the vacant chair" tableaux at the dinner table. This piece was apparently prepared in memory of Thanksgiving, 1861. Includes a marvelous engraved advertisement for cabinet organs as well as sampling of new music by Root & Cady.8. "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Prisoner's Hope," by George F. Root & Charles Grobe, 1865, Root & Cady, Chicago, IL, 8 pages, disbound, 13" x 10.25", Very Fine. Soiling throughout, pen marking on several pages, tears and creases on last 4 pages. Brilliant instrumental version of "Prisoner's Hope."A fantastic collection of musical selections from a very difficult and heartrending period in American history. A wonderful assortment of signature pieces that helped define the era. (8 pieces)
	424 Civil War/Civil War Tintypes: Identified Full Plate Union Soldier Tintype Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 c. 1860, Civil War Full Plate Tintype. Hand-painted tintype of William Townsend, c. 1860s, framed 14.5" x 12.25", Very Fine+. Oval-shaped tintype has begun to crack and chip in facial area and along upper edge, but the remainder of this piece is in excellent condition. Facial tones, blue jacket with gold colored buttons, gray-blue pants and red tablecloth hand-painting is still crisp and clean. Ornate gilt frame accentuates the age and beauty of this piece. Soldier's name is identified on reverse as "Grandfather Wm. Townsend / died in Civil War 1861- or 62. Buried in National Cemetary in / City of Washington D.C." A splendid example.
	425 Civil War/Civil War CDVs: (ULYSSES S. GRANT & GEORGE B. McCLELLAN). Two cartes de visite of Gen. U. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 (ULYSSES S. GRANT & GEORGE B. McCLELLAN). Two cartes de visite of Gen. U.S. Grant and Gen. McClellan and his wife, approximately 4" x 2.4", Fine+. 1. Sepia-toned vignette portrait of Grant, with "Excelsior" backstamp: "Excelsior Gallery, W.H. Brothers, Photographer, Indianapolis." Toning, soiling, and minor foxing--uneven trim to photo emulsion, but a nice example overall. 2. McClellan in uniform standing next to his seated wife. Corners are trimmed, very minor wear. (2 pieces)
	426 Civil War/Civil War CDVs: 1871 Carte de Visite of Union Officer John A. Bolles, by Henry Ulke & Brot Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 1871 Carte de Visite of Union Officer John A. Bolles, by Henry Ulke & Brother, Washington, DC, Very Fine. 4.25" x 2.5", sepia-toned card, with the name of Bolles written in brown ink on bottom of front. Verso has inscription from "Uncle John" (John A. Dix), Bolles's brother-in-law, who sent this CDV to his nephew, "F.B. Dix," in April, 1871. Very light toning and minor stains, otherwise very nice.
	427 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "The Blind Beggar," Union Case and Ambrotype by A.P. Critchlow & Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "The Blind Beggar," Union Case and Ambrotype by A.P. Critchlow & Co., Very Fine. One-ninth plate image, 2.5" x 2", in a brown thermoplastic Union case with nicely preserved scene, front and back, of a blind man seeking alms from a passerby. Listed as No. 388 on p. 148 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). Interior has a complete ambrotype of a dapper man in top hat and coat, with gilt-foil enclosure. Scarce example.
	428 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: 1860s, "Constitution and the Laws," Patriotic Union Case and Tint Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 1860s, "Constitution and the Laws," Patriotic Union Case and Tintype by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Very Fine. One-sixth plate Union case, brown thermoplastic, 3.25" x 2.6" image, with embossed patriotic design titled "Constitution and the Laws," No. 113, p. 87, of "Union Cases" (1988) by Krainik and Walvoord. Verso of case with floral designs and concentric ovals. Patented 1856 and 1857 by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Interior features white-haired elderly gentleman in dark jacket, with elaborate brass foil surround adorning the outer edges of the tintype. Case with a few minor nicks and wear along edges, otherwise quite nice.
	429 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "Angel with Flower Cornucopia," Union Case and Ambrotype by Littl Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "Angel with Flower Cornucopia," Union Case and Ambrotype by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., Very Fine. One-ninth plate image, 2.5" x 2", in brown thermoplastic Union case with embossed image of a winged, robed angel carrying a large cornucopia. Verso of case with floral designs and scroll. Very minor wear to edges, and one chipped corner. Listed as No. 394 on p. 149 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). Interior has an interesting ambrotype of a woman in period clothing, blush cheeks, and rounded rectangle gilt-foil enclosure. Scarce example of this Union case.
	430 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "The Chess Players," Union Case and Ambrotype of Man and Woman in Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 "The Chess Players," Union Case and Ambrotype of Man and Woman in Tudor Costume, Very Fine. One-sixth plate image, 3.25" x 2.6", in brown thermoplastic Union case with embossed image of two people playing chess, verso and recto. Very sharp example, with minor cracking to case along one hinge and near enclosing clasp. Listed as No. 134 on p. 93 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). Interior ambrotype of a handsome couple with blush cheeks and tinted dress, enclosed in scalloped, gilt-foil frame. A Scarce example of this Union case, with the added attraction of the couple in period dress.
	431 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "The Faithful Hound" Union Case With Ambrotype, Very Fine. One-s Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "The Faithful Hound" Union Case With Ambrotype, Very Fine. One-sixth-plate ambrotype (3.25" x 2.6") enclosed by oval brass foil, housed in black thermoplastic daguerreotype case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., patented 1856 and 1857. Featuring front and back molded images of a woman hugging her child in front of a large dog. Titled "The Faithful Hound," No. 141, p. 95, of Krainik & Walvoord, "Union Cases" (1988). Case with small chip near enclosing clasp, and small crack near one hinge. Image is cloudy and toned, but the case is quite scarce, and valuable.
	432 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: Rare "Sir Henry Havelock," Molded Union Case, Fine. 4.8" x 3.8" Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 600.00 Rare "Sir Henry Havelock," Molded Union Case, Fine. 4.8" x 3.8" brown thermoplastic daguerreotype case--absent tintype. Featuring front and back molded images of Sir Henry Havelock, a British soldier who was quite famous at the time. Listed as No. 24 on p. 43 of Krainik & Walvoord, "Union Cases" (1988). Havelock (1795-1857) served in the First Anglo-Burma war (1824-26), the Afghan War (1839-42), and other military campaigns. Case with considerable wear to edges, and rubbing on verso, but the images of Havelock are sharp and distinct. Rare!
	433 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "The Chess Players," Union Case and Tintype, Very Fine. One-nint Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "The Chess Players," Union Case and Tintype, Very Fine. One-ninth plate image, 2.5" x 2", in black thermoplastic Union case with embossed image of two people playing chess, verso and recto. Very nice example, listed as No. 381 on p. 147 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). Interior ambrotype of either a female dwarf or a small girl dressed up as a woman. Enclosed in oval, gilt-foil frame. Scarce example of this Union case.
	434 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "Mary and Her Little Lamb," Union Case and Ambrotype. Very Fine. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "Mary and Her Little Lamb," Union Case and Ambrotype. Very Fine. One-ninth plate image, 2.5" x 2", in brown thermoplastic Union case with embossed image of a girl with large bonnet, dress, and a lamb, verso and recto, by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Listed as No. 384 on p. 147 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). One tiny crack near back edge, and three chipped corners. Interior ambrotype of a man in black hat, with wooden crutches. Enclosed in scalloped, gilt-foil frame. Scarce case.
	435 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "The Scythe and Grain" Union Case and Tintype, Very Fine. One-ni Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "The Scythe and Grain" Union Case and Tintype, Very Fine. One-ninth plate image, 2.5" x 2", in brown thermoplastic Union case with embossed image of a large scythe, a bundle of wheat or grain, and a floral frame, verso and recto, by Littlefield, Parsons & Co. Listed as No. 423 on p. 154 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). Minor wear to surface. Interior tintype of a man in formal dress, enclosed in oval, gilt-foil frame. Scarce case.
	436 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: "Morning (Day, Aurora with the Genius of Light)," Union Case and Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 "Morning (Day, Aurora with the Genius of Light)," Union Case and Double Tintypes, Very Fine. One-ninth plate images, 2.5" x 2" each, in black thermoplastic Union case with embossed images of a winged woman carrying a small child, verso and recto, by S. Peck & Co. Die engravers were Brooks and Adams, taking the design from a bas relief by Danish artist, Bertel Thorvaldsen. Listed as No. 39 on p. 51 of Krainik & Walvoord's "Union Cases" (1988). One chip to corner. Interior tintypes of a man in formal suit, and a woman in period dress. Each enclosed in scalloped, gilt-foil frames. A very rare case!
	437 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: Two Libby Prison Ration Tokens. Two dark brown plastic tokens, 3 Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 Two Libby Prison Ration Tokens. Two dark brown plastic tokens, 3/4" in diameter, stamped "Libby Prison Rations" around the edge, and "C.S.A." across the center. The tokens, made out of the same plastic used to make cases for tintypes, were used by the prisoners. Libby Prison, located on the James River in Richmond, housed only officers but was the second most notorious Southern prison after Andersonville. After the Union Cavalry threatened it, the prisoners were sent to Macon, Georgia in May 1864. (2 items)
	438 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: 1863, Civil War Document Reguarding the Issue of Clothing, Choice Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 1863, Civil War Document Reguarding the Issue of Clothing, Choice Very Fine. Partly printed Document accomplished in manuscript manuscript, 15.5" x 10". An account of clothing issue to a member of the 61th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers. Some foxing and soiling on the borders present.
	439 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: Civil War Union Buckle, Extremely Fine. 2" x 2.75" rectangular b Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Civil War Union Buckle, Extremely Fine. 2" x 2.75" rectangular brass buckle with heraldic eagle and laurel branches. From an old family estate in Bucks County--similar design to one shown in Francis Lord's "Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia," pp. 6-7. Nice ochre, brown, and green patina. A superb example.
	440 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: c. 1870s & 1902, Lot of Three, Post-Civil War G.A.R. Commemorativ Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 c. 1870s & 1902, Lot of Three, Post-Civil War G.A.R. Commemorative Medals, Copper & Brass. Lot includes: (2) c. 1870s, 25mm, Brass GAR unaccomplished "Dog Tags" and a wonderful, copper, 36mm, August 11-16, 1902 Encampment Souvenir Medal, from Niantic, Connecticut in Choice About New condition. A nice, scarce group. (3 medals).
	441 Civil War/Civil War Miscellaneous: (GIDEON WELLES). Book Inscribed, "To Major Hay with Compliments Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (GIDEON WELLES). Book Inscribed, "To Major Hay with Compliments of the Secretary of the Navy," on flyleaf of Gideon Welles's "REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IN RELATION TO ARMORED VESSELS," 1864, Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 9" x 5.75", 607 pages, Choice Extremely Fine. Hardbound, 1/2 morocco, worn covers, scattered minor toning. Book includes three folding maps and illustrations, in addition to the unsigned handwritten inscription by Welles.
	442 Civil War/CW€DogTags: Scarce Washington Head Civil War Dog Tag Start Price: 570.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,250.00 1861 Civil War Dog Tag for a New York Soldier, Choice Extremely Fine. Brass, 31.5 mm. This unusual type features a large bust of George Washington on the obverse and a partially pre-stamped reverse that was later punched with the pertinent information about a particular soldier. In this case, the soldier's name was Edward Blumanster of Company A of the 36th Regiment of New York Volunteers. According to this Dog Tag, Blumanster entered service on November 1, 1861. Pierced at the top for suspension. We cannot recall handling any other Washington Head Dog Tag in the past five years (or longer). This one's a beauty.
	443 Civil War/CW€DogTags: Wonderful Civil War Dog Tag Engraved 1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Civil War Dog Tag, Engraved on a 1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, Choice Very Fine. Holed at top for wearing. Made into a Dog Tag with standard punches, as usual. Obverse text reads: "WILSON PETERS LEUT"(sic), Stars placed on either side of the date and Liberty's figure. On the reverse side is: "15th", with stars on either side, above the eagle's head and "NY" with stars on either side on the Heraldic Shield at center. A very unique and neat original piece.
	444 Civil War/CW€DogTags: Scarce "McClellan" N.Y. Dog Tag for "Doubleday's Heavy Artillery" Start Price: 570.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,250.00 Civil War Dog Tag, New York, McClellan Obverse, Gilt Brass, Choice About New. Holed at top for suspension. Reads: "H. WILDA. SANDY CREEK. N.Y." and around "CO. K / 4th N. Y. V. / H. A." A beautiful, high quality piece being very clean and sharp with actual; traces of original mint luster still found within the devices and peripheries. A great and historic piece which is quite scarce in design.The 4th NYHA was called "Doubleday's Heavy Artillery" after the Col. T.D. Doubleday. It started out as the 1st Heavy Artillery on Jan. 27, 1862 and became the Fourth on Feb. 8, 1862. This company saw lots of action in the war including the Battle of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Appomatox, etc. and lost some 375 men with 326 missing in action on August 25, 1864 at Ream's Station, VA.
	445 Lincoln Related: April 15, 1865, "A Nation's Sorrow - A Sermon Preached On The Sabbath After The Ass Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 225.00 April 15, 1865, "A Nation's Sorrow - A Sermon Preached On The Sabbath After The Assassination Of President Lincoln," Very Fine. 9.75" x 6", 11 pages plus paper covers. Light soiling on the outer covers but nice and clean on the inside. Lincoln's murder was a huge blow to the American conscience, and clergymen throughout the nation attempted to heal their flocks, or at least help them to understand what had happened, in their Sunday sermons. Preached by Reverend Leonard Swain of the Central Congregational Church of Providence, (RI). This is but one example of many sermons that were published and that are now eagerly collected today. They give us a good sense of what the country felt even before the perpetrators were caught and justice was served.
	446 Lincoln Related: Lincoln is Eulogized Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 EULOGY ON ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Presented by J.G. Holland, April 19, 1865, Springfield, MA: Samuel Bowles & Co., 18 pages, 8.5" x 5.5", Choice Very Fine. Lightly toned pages, intact binding, no covers. This eulogy was delivered at the City Hall of Springfield, Massachusetts on the date of the Battle of Lexington & Concord.
	447 Lincoln Related: Lincoln Blasts the Democrats and Supports "Colored Troops" Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 August 1864, Broadside, , PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND GENERAL GRANT ON PEACE AND WAR, (Wisconsin), Fine. Printed by "The Grant County Herald", 11.75" x 9.25", two-column printed broadside. (Sabin 41147. Not recorded by Monaghan). Printed in left-hand column: "Interview with the President. Mr. Lincoln's View of Democratic Strategy." The right-hand column features a "Letter of General Grant", and a poem by Bayard Taylor: "On the Chicago Surrender". This one-page broadside is lightly toned, with some foxing, pinholes at creases where folded. Has been reinforced on verso with archival tape. Print is sharp and crisp. This broadside was the first separate printing of an original article published in THE GRANT COUNTY HERALD of Wisconsin. The original article was titled, "The Loyal Road to Peace and the Disloyal Road to Ruin--President Lincoln on the Democratic Strategy". The article recounts a letter by John T. Mills, Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, who reported on an interview between former Wisconsin Governor Alexander William Randall and Abraham Lincoln on August 19, 1864. In this interview Lincoln chides the Democrats who wanted the 200,000 "colored troops" returned to the South [where they would no doubt have been pressed into military service] as part of a compromise truce agreement. Lincoln said that such a move would cost the Union the war:"Sir, ... the slightest knowledge of Arithmetic will prove to any man that the rebel armies cannot be destroyed with Democratic strategy. It would sacrifice all the white men of the North to do it. There are now in the service of the United States near 200,000 able-bodied colored men, most of them under arms, defending and acquiring, Union territory. The Democratic strategy demands that these forces be disbanded, and that the masters be conciliated by restoring them to slavery... We shall have to fight two nations instead of one. You cannot conciliate the South if you guarantee to them ultimate success... Abandon all the posts now garrisoned by black men, take 200,000 men from our side and put them in the battlefield or cornfield against us, and we would be compelled to abandon the war in three weeks... Let my enemies prove to the country that the destruction of slavery is not necessary to a restoration of the Union. I will abide the issue".General Grant's letter is dispatched from the "Headquarters Armies of the United States / City Point, VA., Aug. 16, 1864", and suggests that the North is on the verge of victory, and should not, therefore, accept "peace on any terms"--which would undo all the accomplishments of the war, including the freedom of thousands of slaves who escaped to the North. Terrific content, from the last bitter months of the war.
	448 Lincoln Related: "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" Playbill with Abraham Lincoln Portrait. c. 1938. Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" Playbill with Abraham Lincoln Portrait. c. 1938. Playbill printed by The Plymouth Theater, New York, 9.25" x 6.75",41 pages. Very Fine. Illustrated playbill cover has the image of Abraham Lincoln by Norman Rockwell. Included is a newspaper clipping which proclaims "Raymond Massey's portrayal of Lincoln to be beautiful and destined to become one of the classic characterization of our time." Light toning.
	449 Lincoln Related: "The Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln," by D.W. Bartlett, and Linco Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 "The Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln," by D.W. Bartlett, and Lincoln CDV, Lot of 2, Fine-Very Fine. 1860 Lincoln campaign biography, published by J. Kelly, New York, 7.5" x 5," 357 pages. Nice steel-engraved frontispiece portrait of Lincoln. Wear to outer edges of spine, which is faded, and some chipping; the contents are lightly toned but otherwise fine. Accompanied by a CDV of Lincoln and his wife, after a lithograph of the couple. (2 pieces)
	450 Lincoln Related: 1861, Carte de Visite of Abraham Lincoln, Choice Very Fine. 4" x 2.5" Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 1861, Carte de Visite of Abraham Lincoln, Choice Very Fine. 4" x 2.5", gilt-edged, with backstamp of D. Appleton & Co., New York. A waist-length portrait of a bearded, pensive Lincoln. The caption reads "PREST LINCOLN / Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861, by D. Appleton & Co. in the Clerk's Office of the United States in the Southern District of New York." A few specks to image and minor edge wear
	451 Lincoln Related: (HANNIBAL HAMLIN). Carte de Visite of Lincoln's vice president during his first te Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 (HANNIBAL HAMLIN). Carte de Visite of Lincoln's vice president during his first term, 3.75" x 2.5", Choice Very Fine. Bust-length portrait, from an engraving.
	452 Lincoln Related: (Abraham Lincoln) Inauguration Letter. An Autograph Letter from Jacob H. Baxurnn o Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 (Abraham Lincoln) Inauguration Letter. An Autograph Letter from Jacob H. Baxurnn of Elizabethtown [probably Kentucky] to his friend Abraham Brenerman, on March 5, 1861, one day after Abraham Lincoln's first inauguration, 9.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. After some personal information, Baxurrnn expresses his enthousiasm about Lincoln's inauguration and his disgust with the rebels. In part: "...there is a grate excitiment in here about Lincoln but we are for union & no compremise. Only one compremise that is this they say that they ought to be hung & drop 4 feet, well I saw let them drop 8 feet, that is our compremise...." Normal folds; otherwise, excellent condition.
	453 Lincoln Related: (ABRAHAM LINCOLN). Autograph Letter Signed providing a First Hand account of meeti Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00 (ABRAHAM LINCOLN). Autograph Letter Signed providing a First Hand account of meeting with "President Elect Lincoln." Signed account by "Horace L. Hotchkiss" (1842-1929), Civil War Veteran, on his personal stationary, 1 page, 11" x 8.5", no date, Very Fine. Letter to a John G. Boos, where he writes ... "It was my priviledge to greet President Elect Lincoln in 1861 when he was en route to Washington for the inauguration March 4th - This was in New York City".... Statement is written in bold dark brown ink, one small pen tear in "My dear Sir".
	454 Lincoln Related: William H. Crook, Lincoln's Bodyguard. Partly-printed Land Grant signed "W.H. Croo Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 William H. Crook, Lincoln's Bodyguard. Partly-printed Land Grant signed "W.H. Crook" as secretary for President Chester A. Arthur, October 19, 1881, Washington, 10" x 16", Extremely Fine. The grant is for land in Duluth, Minnesota and is made out to Charles H. Graves, a Lt. Col. who was brevetted for gallant services at the battle of Gettysburg. Normal folds; with orange Land Office seal and embossed seal; some pencilled notes on verso. Graves became speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, mayor of Duluth, and minister to Sweden. Crook served in the White House for over fifty years, through the administrations of twelve presidents, including a brief stint as President Arthur's secretary. He is best known for serving as bodyguard to President Lincoln, who referred to him as "My man Crook." Extremely Rare.
	455 Lincoln Related: Lincoln Presidential Campaign of 1860 Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 850.00 1860 Abraham Lincoln / Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Ferrotype, Choice Extremely Fine+. 25mm sized ferrotype made of brass. A portrait of a youthful, unbearded, Abraham Lincoln appears on one side and Hannibal Hamlin on the other side. There is a small hole at the top, as always, for suspension in wearing. The tintype portrait of Hamlin is slightly off center towards the left, while Lincoln's portrait is perfectly centered, being bold, bright and clear. The ferrotype was created for the Presidential campaign of 1860, and is dated at the bottom of both sides. Brass is slightly toned but overall sharp and somewhat mirror-like. Overall, this piece is in quite Choice condition.
	456 Lincoln Related: 1860 Abraham Lincoln / Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Ferrotype, Brass shell, AL 1860-101 Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 1860 Abraham Lincoln / Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Ferrotype, Brass shell, AL 1860-101, Extremely Fine. Holed at top for suspension, as always. A very pleasing and clean example with quite clear central images. Well above average.
	457 Lincoln Related: 1860 Abraham Lincoln / Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Ferrotype, Choice Extremely Fine. Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 1860 Abraham Lincoln / Hannibal Hamlin Campaign Ferrotype, Choice Extremely Fine. 25mm sized ferrotype made of brass with a plain edge. A portrait of a youthful, unbearded, Abraham Lincoln appears on one side and Hannibal Hamlin on the other side. There is a small hole at the top, as always, for suspension in wearing. Both images are clear and in good condition; Lincoln's has some minor flaws that do not affect his image itself. The case is somewhat mottled but has bright, fully reflective surfaces. This ferrotype was created for the Presidential campaign of 1860, and is dated at the bottom of both sides. Overall, this piece is finer than those usually seen of the type.
	458 Lincoln Related: Abraham Lincoln Civil War Patriotic Cover, Unused, nearly Mint. 3" x 5.5". Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 Abraham Lincoln Civil War Patriotic Cover, Unused, nearly Mint. 3" x 5.5". A complete cover with the flap still intact, with only minor soiling on the fresh paper. The left side of the envelope shows a bust of Lincoln above a yellow-bordered, red, white and blue shield with "SECESSION! non est." above. A very pleasing and appealing example.
	459 Lincoln Related: (Abraham Lincoln) Abraham Lincoln & Andrew Johnson Campaign Ballot Ticket. 11" x Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 (Abraham Lincoln) Abraham Lincoln & Andrew Johnson Campaign Ballot Ticket. 11" x 2.75", Choice Very Fine. With image of Old Glory Flying on a Pole at top of ticket. Minor foxing and seam repair at bottom of ticket.
	460 Lincoln Related: 1864 Ohio Union Presidential Campaign Ticket, Very Fine. 8.25" x 3" ticket featuri Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1864 Ohio Union Presidential Campaign Ticket, Very Fine. 8.25" x 3" ticket featuring a Union Flag with the caption "Rally round the Flag, Boys!" Below are listed the names of Lincoln (as Presidential candidate), Andrew Johnson (as Vice-Presidential candidate), and the names of the 21 Electors. "Trumbull County" has been pencilled onto the top. Light toning, with a couple of pinholes and edge chips. A very rare and popular item.
	461 Lincoln Related: "Ohio Union Lincoln" Campaign Banner Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 c. 1864, Campaign Banner from the Ohio delegation, Fine. Aqua-colored, cotton banner, 17" x 14", stenciled "OHIO / UNION / LINCOLN" in white paint or ink. Faded and stained banner has three white stars stenciled onto the triangular bottom edge, a 5" tear running through the "I" in LINCOLN, and a 2" tear just above the "I" in UNION. The overall quality is still fine, with the few imperfections only adding to the character of this piece.
	462 Lincoln Related: (Abraham Lincoln) 4.50" x 4.25" x 1" wood block. Block holds a portrait Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 (Abraham Lincoln) 4.50" x 4.25" x 1" wood block. Block holds a portrait of the 16th President of the United States. This type of block was used in the "Galley" which is a shallow tray for holding composed type in old style printing process. Two galley proof examples are included. Crack at the right edge intruding to his ear. Very Fine.
	463 Lincoln Related: 1865, Lincoln Memorial Plaster by Powell, Choice Very Fine. 7" x 5.5", mounted on Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 1865, Lincoln Memorial Plaster by Powell, Choice Very Fine. 7" x 5.5", mounted on brown velvet in an oval, shadow-box frame measuring 14" x 11". Much of the original silver enhancements are still visible on the white bust of Lincoln and the The black-painted gesso frame is original. The truncation is marked "J. Powell, Patented 1865" by the maker. A handsome display piece for the serious collector of Lincolniana.
	464 Lincoln Related: Lincoln Vignettes on Lewisburg, Ohio Depression Scrip Set, All Gem Crisp Uncirculat Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 375.00 Lincoln Vignettes on Lewisburg, Ohio Depression Scrip Set, All Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A neat set of February 27, 1933 depression scrip notes, each with a different photographic vignette of Abraham Lincoln. Printed on one side only. Includes 25¢, 50¢, 75¢, $1, $2.50, and $5 denominations. All are low serial numbers. A handsome set of Lincolnania.
	465 Lincoln Related: Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 September 25, 1862, THE REPUBLICAN, Sing-Sing, New York. 4 pages, 24.75" x 18.5", Very Fine. A complete printing of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, signed in print, "A. Lincoln". An event and an issue of major importance! Accounts from the Battle of Sharpsburg.
	466 Lincoln Related: "The President Died at 22 min. past 7 o'clock this Morning." Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 April 15, 1865, LEWISTON DAILY EVENING JOURNAL, Lewiston, Maine, Fine. Vol. 4, No. 308, 21" x 15.5", 6-column layout, 4 pages. First report of Lincoln's death and detailed coverage of the Assassination. Secretary Stanton's bulletin from the War Department to Major General Dix, issued April 15th at 8 A.M. announces: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN DIED THIS MORNING AT TWENTY-TWO MINUTES AFTER SEVEN O'CLOCK.." Other stories include: "Heartrending Particulars of the Assassination," "The Last Official Acts of the President," and "Particulars of the Death of Pres. Lincoln. All pages have black mourning borders. Scattered foxing throughout; otherwise, Fine.
	467 Lincoln Related: Complete Printing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, S Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Complete Printing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1862, Very Fine. 21" x 16", 8 page newspaper, uncut at top, with page 4 complete printing of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed in type by Abraham Lincoln. Minor creasing and a couple of small holes, not affecting text; Pages 7/8 have minor paper loss in lower margin This is the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation which would go into effect on January 1, 1863.. It freed the slaves in all states which were in rebellion against the Federal Government of the United States. Lincoln issued this Proclamation in the wake of the great Federal victory at the Battle of Antietam. Historic!
	468 Lincoln Related: Currier & Ives Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln, c. 1860s, Very Fine. 19.5" x 15.75" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Currier & Ives Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln, c. 1860s, Very Fine. 19.5" x 15.75", uncolored portrait of the 16th President. This image of Abraham Lincoln is sharp and bright, leaping off of the paper toward the viewer. "THE NATION'S MARTYR./ASSASSINATED APRIL 14TH 1865" is listed below the image. Light foxing present, not affecting image. Ready for framing.
	469 Lincoln Related: c. 1865, Lincoln Memorial Print, Choice Very Fine. 15" x 11.75", two-color print, Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 c. 1865, Lincoln Memorial Print, Choice Very Fine. 15" x 11.75", two-color print, oil on paper. A striking portrait of Lincoln against a black background. Very minor foxing, adding to the character of this piece. Suitable for framing and display. Very unusual!
	470 Lincoln Related: 1865, Print: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN," by J.H. Bufford, Boston, MA, Good. 15" x 12.5" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1865, Print: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN," by J.H. Bufford, Boston, MA, Good. 15" x 12.5" uncolored print on toned and dampstained paper. Nice oval portrait, with edge splits, tears, and soiling. An original memorial portrait, printed in the wake of Lincoln's untimely death.
	471 Lincoln Related: c. 1865, Currier & Ives Lithograph, "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE NATION'S MARTYR," New Yor Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 c. 1865, Currier & Ives Lithograph, "ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE NATION'S MARTYR," New York, Fine. 13.75" x 9.5", uncolored lithographic portrait bust of the 16th President. Heavy dampstaining and toning, a few edge splits. Still, a striking portrait of the period.
	472 Lincoln Related: 1864, "Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States", Engraving Published by Geo Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 275.00 1864, "Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States", Engraving Published by George E. Perine, New York, Very Fine. 14.5" x 11", uncolored engraving of a seated portrait Lincoln. Printed by "H.E. Coats." Dampstaining along the bottom edge, uneven toning throughout.
	473 Lincoln Related: 1865 Lithograph by Currier & Ives, "President Lincoln At Home," Choice Very Fine. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1865 Lithograph by Currier & Ives, "President Lincoln At Home," Choice Very Fine. The image is uncolored, 12" x 9.75", with borders 19" x 15.5". Subtitle is "Reading the Scriptures to his Wife and Son." There are some discolorations in the borders, not affecting the image. Suitable for framing and display.
	474 Lincoln Related: c. 1865, Large Print of Abraham Lincoln, Choice Fine or better. 24.25" x 20.5" Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 475.00 c. 1865, Large Print of Abraham Lincoln, Choice Fine or better. 24.25" x 20.5", unidentified printmaker and artist. A huge print of Lincoln taken from a drawing, three-quarters profile facing right. Light overall toning, minor edge chips and tears. The central image is in excellent condition. Ready for framing and display.
	475 Lincoln Related: Currier and Ives Lithograph of Lincoln, Choice Mint. Black and white 13" x 10" lit Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Currier and Ives Lithograph of Lincoln, Choice Mint. Black and white 13" x 10" lithograph, "Abraham Lincoln, the Nation's Martyr." Matted and housed in a wood frame. Overall size is 24.5" x 20.5". Ready for display.
	476 Lincoln Related: EMBOSSED CARD WITH LINCOLN PORTRAIT, Fine. 4" x 2.5". Sepia-toned oval albumen po Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 EMBOSSED CARD WITH LINCOLN PORTRAIT, Fine. 4" x 2.5". Sepia-toned oval albumen portrait of Lincoln is surrounded by embossed, raised heraldic eagle and shield, flags, and cannon. Advertisement on verso printed for Salisbury, Bro. & Co., Manufacturer of Gold and Gold Plated Jewelry in Providence, R.I. Soiling and dampstaining.
	477 Lincoln Related: Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 1865, J. Mayer & Co. Lithograph of the Proclamation of Emancipation, Very Fine. 19.75" x 24", uncolored. Lithograph of The "PROCLAMATION OF EMANCIPATION/BY THE PRESENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Shown are several vignettes including a slave auction and a striking portrait of Lincoln. Published by B.B. Russell of Boston. The Emancipation Proclamation is fully displayed in sharp, bold lettering highlighting the theme of freedom. Some chipping and foxing present on borders not affecting body. Impressive.
	478 Lincoln Related: Scarce Lincoln Memorial Print Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 (Abraham Lincoln), "Last Moments of President Lincoln," Buford's Print Publishing House, Boston, 1865, Choice Very Fine. Lithograph 12.25" x 16". Titled "Last Moments of President Lincoln. Washington, D.C., April 15th, 1865" A mortally wounded President Lincoln lays in bed, his head resting on a blood stained pillow, surrounded by his cabinet members, family and friends. Listed members are Wells, Chase, Sumner, Robt Lincoln, Gen. Halleck, and Staunton. Some marginal browning is present.
	479 Lincoln Related: c. 1868-73. 10.5" x 8.25" Rare Embossed Colored Print, 10.5" x 8.25, Waist up im Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 c. 1868-73. 10.5" x 8.25" Rare Embossed Colored Print, 10.5" x 8.25, Waist up image of Lincoln. The embossing gives a three dimensional appearance to the engraving. Matted and housed in an old wooden frame to 17" x 15". This image is similar to the photograph taken by Berger in February 9, 1864 [which was full length] and may be based on it. In any event, rare and desirable.
	480 Lincoln Related: c. 1870 Lincoln Portrait By Gurney & Son. 8" x 6" oval sepia-toned photographic pr Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,200.00 c. 1870 Lincoln Portrait By Gurney & Son. 8" x 6" oval sepia-toned photographic print of Lincoln, on a 9.5" x 7.25" mount stamped "J. Gurney & Son, Photographists, 707, Broadway, New York," Very Fine. Housed in a period frame with an overall size of 14.5" x 12.5". Gurney & Son took a photograph from a contemporary negative of a multiple-image stereographic plate made by Mathew Brady on January 8, 1864, in Washington, D.C., and retouched the photograph to make Lincoln look younger and less weary, then made their own photograph of the rejuvenated President. Some scattered abrasions, and frame shows its age. A neat item, ready for display.
	481 Lincoln Related: (Abraham Lincoln). Mourning Paper Ribbon. Very Fine. 1. Cloth version in Sulliva Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 (Abraham Lincoln). Mourning Paper Ribbon. Very Fine. 1. Cloth version in Sullivan & Fischer listed as AL-M19, 8" X 2.5". Center is a framed oval bust of Lincoln within a black field. Above is "IN VICTORY". Below is "We Mourn a Martyred PATRIOT". Possible "Proof" print that was ran prior to the printing of the cloth ribbon.
	482 Lincoln Related: (Lincoln Assassination). Lincoln Mourning Badge. Paper, 1865, 7.75" x 2.25", Choi Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 (Lincoln Assassination). Lincoln Mourning Badge. Paper, 1865, 7.75" x 2.25", Choice Extremely Fine. White background with black printing. It reads, "In Memory of our President. Lincoln to day is First in the Hearts of his Countrymen."
	483 Lincoln Related: Abraham Lincoln Silk Mourning Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. Sullivan-Fischer AL-M Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Abraham Lincoln Silk Mourning Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. Sullivan-Fischer AL-M5. 6" x 3," black printing on white silk; very lovely detailed illustration of oval portrait of Lincoln surrounded with winged angels at top, large American eagle and crossed U.S. flags below; fancy lettered "A NATION'S LOSS / DIED APRIL 15, 1865." One minor hinging stain at top. Extremely rare.
	484 Black History: First Edition Autobiography of Frederick Douglass: "My Bondage And My Freedom," Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 First Edition Autobiography of Frederick Douglass: "My Bondage And My Freedom," New York and Auburn: Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1855. 464 pages, divided into two parts: "Part I--Life as a Slave. Part II-Life as a Freeman." Some wear and spotting to original covers, 7.5" x 5.5"; scattered foxing and toning; otherwise, Fine. Born a slave, Douglass became one of the most ardent spokesmen for abolition. He was instrumental in the creation of the Union's African American regiments which fought with great distinction during the Civil War and was later an emissary to Haiti, as well as Recorder of Deeds.
	485 Black History: Black Revolutionary War Soldier Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 May 11, 1791, Early American Fiscal Paper, Choice Extremely Fine. This hole cancelled, £1 Connecticut Comptroller's Office Certificate, Anderson CT-52, is made out to "Sony Freeman" likely a member of one of the Black "Freeman" families, many of whom served as soldiers in the Connecticut Line during the Revolutionary War. Very Scarce.
	486 Black History: 1858 Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property. Partly printed receipt, Ma Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 1858 Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property. Partly printed receipt, March 2, 1858, no place, 1.75" x 8", Choice Very Fine. Noting receipt of "thirty six dollars and 65 cents from T G Gooch in full of his Revenue Tax and County Levy, on 543 acres of Land...11 Slaves, 16 Horses, &c....under the Equalization Law; all valued at 13900 dollars. Carriages; Clocks; Watches, &c. 240 dollars..." Minor foxing.
	487 Black History: A Black Substitute For A White Civil War Draftee Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Civil War Substitute Certificate For A Black Soldier. Partly-printed document headed, "Provost Marshal's Office, 29th District, N.Y., Lockport, Sept. 9, 1864," 9.75" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine or better. Signed by L.F. Bowen, Captain and Provost Marshal who certifies that "Joseph Cone of Pavilion, Genessee County, N..Y. has presented Henry Lewis (Col'd) Enlisted Sept. 3, 1864 in the U.S. Navy at Cairo Ill who has been accepted as his Substitute in the Military Service of the United States for the term of three years and is credited to the above named town." On the lower portion, Joseph Cone signs in receipt of $400 in Gen. Co. War Bonds for Bounty. A 2¢ Revenue stamp is affixed. After the draft was instituted, towns had to meet quotas to supply soldiers and there was a mad scramble by many of those who could afford it to provide substitutes in their stead. This is a scarce example of a white man providing a Black substitute.
	488 Black History: "Buffalo Soldier" Discharge Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00 Discharge Documents For A Buffalo Soldier. Two partly-printed documents regarding the discharge of "David Brandis a private of Captain F.W. Caudal's Company A of the Twenty fourth Regiment of Infantry, born in Richardson County, in the State of Virginia aged 26 years...Dk. Brown complexion...by occupation a Soldier...for Five years, who is now discharged by reason of Special Orders..." The Final Statement shows monies due to and from this soldier, including $1.42 due to the United States for tobacco! Both documents measure 11" x 8.5". The second document is a voucher detailing the balance paid to Brandis upon his discharge. Both are Extremely Fine or better. (2 items)After the Civil War, the U.S. Army recruited four regiments of African Americans to serve on the Western frontier. The men of the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry fought Indians, built forts, pursued desperadoes, and protected railroad builders. Because their curly hair reminded the Indians of buffalo hair, they called the soldiers "Buffalo Soldiers." This is a discharge for one of the soldiers of the 24th Infantry. A second document is available for the underbidder.
	489 Black History: 1838 Hard Times Token "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister" in Copper, Low 54B, Rulau HT-81 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 1838 Hard Times Token "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister" in Copper, Low 54B, Rulau HT-81A, Choice About Uncirculated-58. 28 mm, styled after Josiah Wedgewood's very popular "Am I not a man and a brother" plaque (a design that appeared on medals and another Hard Times Token). The obverse features a black woman on one knee, her arms shackled, pleading for humanity. The reverse has a simple LIBERTY 1838 within a wreath with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding. We've handled several of these interesting tokens, mostly in the Extremely Fine grade range. We've handled one other AU example (August 2001 Mail Bid Sale at $575), but this is even nicer. This token is similar in size to the Large Cents that circulated during this time. Many of these tokens were issued following the financial panic of 1837 and they relate to the social and economic problems of their day.
	490 Black History: WILLIAM C. HANDY, American Musician and Composer. First Day Cover Signed twice, "Wil Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 375.00 WILLIAM C. HANDY, American Musician and Composer. First Day Cover Signed twice, "William C Handy" and "W.C. Handy, 4-21-43." The envelope, honoring John Philip Sousa, is 3-5/8" x 6-1/2", and is postmarked Washington, May 3, 1940, Extremely Fine. Handy lived from 1873-1958. He was the first to arrange and publish songs in the mode known as "blues"; his 1941 autobiography was called "Father of the Blues."
	491 Black History: c. 1900-1945, Photos and African American Memorabilia, Lot of 22, Fine to Choice Extr Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00 c. 1900-1945, Photos and African American Memorabilia, Lot of 22, Fine to Choice Extremely Fine. A wonderful assortment of materials relating to African American history of the first half of the 20th Century. Most notable are 10 stereoviews of Black life in the South; 3 photo postcards--including a fabulous 1911 photo of an African American piloting a 2-man flying machine!; a CDV from Cairo, Egypt; various period photos; a matchbook cover from Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi, from the "Colored Non-Commisioned Officers" club; a fundraising stamp issued on behalf of the "Scottsboro Boys" International Labor Defense Fund from 1931; and a "coon" "Florida" weather barometer. Most items are in wonderful condition. (22 pieces)
	492 Black History: Santa Clara Kitchen Handbill For "Home Cooking, by a Genuine Colored Cook!" Jan. 7t Start Price: 45.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 Santa Clara Kitchen Handbill For "Home Cooking, by a Genuine Colored Cook!" Jan. 7th, (No Year), 6" x 9", Fine. This handbill advertises "OPENING OF THE/SANTA CLARA/KITCHEN/Who does Not Love Good/HOME COOKING/By a Genuine Colored Cook-Chef Woodward comes to/you with 25 Years Experience./Chef to former Governor Brady of Idaho, the Old Owyhee/Hotel, the Dewey Palace, and the famous Shoshone/Open With A Grand/CHICKEN DINNER/SUNDAY, JAN. 7TH/12:30 to 5 P.M./Near Corner of Fourth and East Streets/We Solicit the Patronage of the Best White People of Reno." Printed by Lunsford's Reno Printing Co. 136-138 North Center Street. Chipping present on edges and a 1.5" separation on left upper edge.
	493 Black History: Civil Rights Campaign Items, Lot of 8, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Excellent assortmen Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 Civil Rights Campaign Items, Lot of 8, Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Excellent assortment of political items from the modern Civil Rights Era, includes a "King for President" button, an "I Have A Dream" button, and a "SNCC / One Man, One Vote" button; a signed "Dick Gregory for President" mock dollar bill from his 1968 campaign; and a rare poster of James Meredith that is a take-off of the August 13, 1966 article about his historic, solo march through the South. (8 pieces)
	494 Black History: Unusual Minstrels Flyer Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 500.00 Advertising Flyer for Haverly's European Colored Minstrels, Very Fine. A fascinating ad flyer, it mimics an American Exchange in Europe draft form. These forms were like early travelers' checks. Colorful brown-orange tint with royal arms at the center. Lithographed in New York. The back is blank. The first we have seen of this rarity. An important Black History item.
	495 Black History: 1848-1919, "Darkie" Sheet Music and "Cream of Wheat" Advertising Flyers, Lot of 7, Fi Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 1848-1919, "Darkie" Sheet Music and "Cream of Wheat" Advertising Flyers, Lot of 7, Fine-Very Fine. All approx. 14" x 11". Uncolored print music sheets of stereotypical "darkie" songs--written by white songwriters and performed for the amusement of white America, these are prime examples of the genre: "The Skidmore Guard" by Edward Harrigan, William Carter, and Dave Braham, NY, 1874; "Slavery Days" by Harrigan and Braham, NY, 1876; "Plantation Melodies" by S.S. Steele and A.F. Winnemore, Boston, MA, 1867; and "Music of the Great Southern Original Sable Harmonists," by S.C. Foster, Published by Millets Music Saloon, NY, 1848. All with varying degrees of toning, dampstaining, and wear to pages. Lithographed covers are sharp and distinct. The three "Cream of Wheat" color lithographs have faded somewhat. (7 pieces)
	496 Slavery: The Barbarism of Slavery...Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 June 4, 1860, "The Barbarism of Slavery...Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Bill for the Admission of Kansas as a Free State," Washington, D.C.: Buell & Blanchard, Choice Very Fine. 32 page uncut, untrimmed pamphlet, 9.5" x 6", held loosely in a cardboard holder. A speech given by Senator Sumner in the U.S. Senate and issued by the Congressional Republican Committee for widespread political distribution during the election of 1860. In his forceful speech, Sumner refers to "the impossible pretension, where Barbarism is lost in impiety, by which man claims property in man...According to the law of nature...every human being has a complete title to himself direct from the Almighty. Naked he is born; but this birthright is inseparable from the human form. A man may be poor in this world's goods; but he owns himself. No...middle passage; no change of clime; no purchase money; no transmission from hand to hand, no matter how many times, and no matter at what price, can defeat this indefeasible God-given franchise...." Extremely rare.
	497 Slavery: Impressive, Anti-Slavery Broadside Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 Anti-Slavery Broadside, "Southern Democracy!" Choice Very Fine. 21" x 15.75". A large, impressive broadside appealing to the laborers of the South to renounce the slavery mentality of their leaders. Under the banner headline "Southern Democracy!" is the sub-header "The object of the Southern Rebellion and of its Northern allies, is to render Slavery universal. Under the name of Democracy, they seek to deprive labor of all its right." Following are several quotes from newspapers, books, and individuals; here's an example: "The hand that is familiar with the plough handle should never be permitted to touch a ballot - John C. Calhoun." Another: "Providence has so ordered our internal relations as to make Negro Slavery an incalculable blessing to us - George W. Woodward." In excellent condition and a fantastic display piece.
	498 Slavery: 1776 Quaker Slave Manumission Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 1776 Bucks County Quaker Slave Manumission. Partly-printed Slave Manumission dated "this Eleventh day of the third Month in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy six" in which "Ennion Williams of Bristol in the County of Bucks have and by these presents do set free and at Liberty a certain ancient Negro Man named John...hereby declaring him a free Man without Interruption or Hinderance from me or any person...." The document is boldly written on laid paper with a very ornate watermark, which includes the Liberty Bell and "Pro Patria." There is some general soiling and residue from a mounting strip down the left edge; a dampstain at one fold affects a few words, which are still legible. Docket on verso notes, "...Recorded in Quarterly Meeting Book page 2d," denoting this as a Quaker document, as does the date, "this Seventh day of the Eleventh month..." The Quakers were the first religious group in the United States to declare en masse that slavery was wrong.
	499 Slavery: July 29, 1802 Kentucky Appraisal In Pounds For "one Negro Wench..." and Three Children, Fin Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 July 29, 1802 Kentucky Appraisal In Pounds For "one Negro Wench..." and Three Children, Fine. 6.25" x 7.75" manuscript document on fine-laid paper. Folds, toning, stains, and edge splits, but the writing is dark and legible. In part: "Persuant to an order from ... Court to us ... we have procured to appraise the Negroes to us shown by the Exet. of David Walker ... one Negro Wench by the name of Sary and her Child by the name of Ester about six Months old... Two small Negro Girles by the name of Lucinda and Polly ...."
	500 Slavery: January 26, 1803 Estate Inventory Listing 16 Slaves, Very fine. 12.75" x 7.5" Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 January 26, 1803 Estate Inventory Listing 16 Slaves, Very fine. 12.75" x 7.5" doublesided manuscript document on fine-laid paper titled: "An Inventory of the Estate of Noel Johnson Dcd. as appraised..." Very clear handwriting identifying slave names, "value," and additional "property" such as "One Black Horse, One Bay Mare Ballface, and "One old Roan Horse"--none of which are as valuable as the slaves. Verso has more livestock and hardware from the estate. Lightly toned paper with normal folds, stains, and absences along the top portion and along one fold.
	501 Slavery: Sale of "4 Negroes...1 Negro Man...3 Small Negroes" Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 December 9, 1819, Slave Bill of Sale, 9.75" x 7.75", Choice Very Fine+. Bold, brown ink manuscript document, one page, detailing the sale of the estate of Samuel Wright, deceased. "Property" sold includes "4 Negroes" for $1456, to Daniel Beacham, "1 Negro Man" for $1024, to Benjamin Cheshire, and "3 Small Negroes" for $1191, to William Ligon. The estate was probably in South Carolina. Suitable for display.
	502 Slavery: 1821 Receipt For Slave Manuscript Receipt dated September 24, 1821, no place Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 1821 Receipt For Slave Manuscript Receipt dated September 24, 1821, no place, by which Polly Barber acknowledges that the executors of William Bryan's estate gave her "one Negro Woman named Betty for which I allowed them two hundred and eighty dollars out of my dividend of the Estate of William Bryan deceased " Witnessed by James P. Bryan, with some calculations on the page. 5" x 7.5", with uneven top and bottom margins; Fine.
	503 Slavery: 1832 Tennessee Slave Bill of Sale. On March 30, 1832, in Henry County, Tennessee Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 1832 Tennessee Slave Bill of Sale. On March 30, 1832, in Henry County, Tennessee, James Wilson acknowledges receipt of $340 from a Mr. Crowder, "it being a full consideration for a negro boy by the name of Sam aged about fifteen years, which boy I warrant sound and healthy...and a slave for life...." Robert E. Beasley signs as witness. The document is 8.5" x 7.5", in Choice Extremely Fine condition.
	504 Slavery: Louisiana Appraisal of Slaves For Taxes. Partly-printed Document, in French Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Louisiana Appraisal of Slaves For Taxes. Partly-printed Document, in French, from the Citizens' Bank of Louisiana, August 2, 1834, Parish of St. Jacques, Louisiana, 16.75" x 10.5", Choice Fine. Appraising the property of Madame Victorin Roman, including land, the master's house, the slave huts, stables, barns, farm implements, farm animals, and slaves, of whom there are 42. The slaves are listed by name and age on verso of the documents: 19 men from 15 to 50 years old, 16 "negresses" from 17 to 45 years old, and 7 children from 1-1/2 to 10 years old. The slaves are valued at $20,700. Normal fold lines, with some minor fold separations; even toning. A rare slave appraisal in French.
	505 Slavery: October 8, 1835 Will of Jane Huston, Leaving 25 Slaves, Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 750.00 October 8, 1835 Will of Jane Huston, Leaving 25 Slaves, Stanford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, Fine. 9.75" x 7.75" Autographed Letter Signed, "Jane E. Huston", 3 pages, folio. Lightly toned, with folds and some splitting along two of the folds. Written in 1835 and filed in 1855, this "Last Will & Testament" describes the 650 acres of "rich land," 25 "Negroes" and other items of Huston's estate. Interestingly, no money was to be used by her husband to pay debts before their marriage!
	506 Slavery: Antebellum Documents Listing Purchase and Value of Slaves, Alabama, Lot of 2, Fine-Extremel Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 Antebellum Documents Listing Purchase and Value of Slaves, Alabama, Lot of 2, Fine-Extremely Fine. 1. July 1838, State of Alabama, Lawrence County Court, 9.5" x 7.5", doublesided manuscript document, regarding the purchase of "Negro Boy Tom" for the "sum of Fourteen hundred and fifty four dollars." Apparently, the defendants in this court action had failed to pay up! Paper is toned and folded, with a complete separation in the first quarter of the sheet, and tape stains. 2. April 7, 1859, "Appraisement of a part of the property of W. J. Austin, deceased," State of Alabama Lawrence County, 9.5" x 7.5", 3 page manuscript document, listing several slaves as part of the property valuation. In part: "boy Rufus 1350.00; boy Lark 1350.00; woman Lill & Little boy 1600.00; ... boy John ... 1300..." Clean, crisp brown ink manuscript on lightly toned pages in wonderful condition. (2 pieces)
	507 Slavery: April 28, 1851 Document: Levy on Negro Slaves and Children, Lawrence County, Alabama, Extre Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 April 28, 1851 Document: Levy on Negro Slaves and Children, Lawrence County, Alabama, Extremely Fine. 12.25" x 7.8" manuscript document, 2 pages, lightly toned, with some minor fading and dampstaining. Document details a levy on "certain Negro slaves to wit, Owen a man about thirty five years of age, Franny a woman about fifteen years of age, Emeline a girl about fourteen years of age, Caroline a girl about 10 years of age, Lark a boy about seven years of age, Narcessu a girl about seven years of age, Gerk about five years of age, & one infant child, & Irene about fifty years of age..." Also describes levies against other "property" of the Cleene family.
	508 Slavery: November 11, 1851 Mississippi Slaveowner Attempts to Sell "Bill," Fine. 9.75" x 7.5", 3 pa Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 November 11, 1851 Mississippi Slaveowner Attempts to Sell "Bill," Fine. 9.75" x 7.5", 3 pages, Autograph Letter Signed, "W. H. Terrett." Lightly toned, with moderate staining, integral mailing cover on "back page," with postage and wax seal. Flowing handwriting, describing the thoughts of a Mississippi slaveowner, since the "fall of cotton in Mississippi," in part: "I have written to N. Orleans to Mr. Bobbs, the man who owns Bill's wife and child to know if he wishes to purchase, and what he will give...I...intend getting the most I can for him.... though Bill is now in no condition to sell."
	509 Slavery: Female Slave's Freedom Purchased In 3 Installments Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 1,000.00 1853 Georgetown Female Slave Manumission Document. Manuscript document, 13" x 8.25", being an indenture between Richard Daily and Judson Mitchell, May 12, 1853, in which Daily pays Mitchell one dollar to transfer "A certain negro woman...for the term of three years from the date hereof, at the expiration of which time she will be free pursuant to a deed of manumission this day executed....from the payment of three notes given...to William Redin for the purchase of said negro woman...one at sixty days, another at one year, and a third at two years after date with interest...." Daily signs on the verso in the presence of two witnesses, and a justice of the peace for the District of Columbia, Washington County, signs that Daily appeared before him to acknowledge the document. Written on pale blue, watermarked paper, lightly toned at folds and on docket.
	510 Slavery: 1858 Bill of Sale Of The Estate Of I.H. Henderson, Deceased. 9.75" x 7.75", 5 pages Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 1858 Bill of Sale Of The Estate Of I.H. Henderson, Deceased. 9.75" x 7.75", 5 pages plus docket page, Choice Very Fine. The property of I.H. Henderson was sold on December 8, 1858. Listed are the buyers' names, what they bought, and how much they paid. John Y. Boyd bought Martha for $875 and Jim for $256.25. He is later listed as having bought "James Boy" but the sale is crossed out. Charles was bought by J.M. Clardy for $525 and "Boy Allen" was bought by J.S.F. Henderson for $975. Total sales amounted to $6,448.14. This document originated in South Carolina.
	511 Slavery: January 25, 1858, A Slave Owner Turns Down an Offer, Virginia, Very Fine. 12" x 7.25" Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 January 25, 1858, A Slave Owner Turns Down an Offer, Virginia, Very Fine. 12" x 7.25" letter on lined paper. A slaveowner, "R.R. Welborn" has second thoughts about selling his slaves, a woman named "Nancy," and her children: "...after trying Nancy and examining her and the children closely and taking her present condition into consideration that they are worth more to me than a negro man for which I would now have to pay 1,400 dollars for. I am not disposed to sell unless I am induced by a very high offer..." Light toning, one small hole, and one minor edge tear. Boldly written and signed.
	512 Slavery: Inventory of Slaves Set Free Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 1864 Alabama Slave Inventory. An inventory of property belonging to the estate of a Mr. Collier who has died and whose property has been transferred to A.S. Collier. Dated June 30, 1864, (Greene County, Alabama), 8 pages, on 8" x 5" ruled paper sewn together, Choice Very Fine. The date is probably that of the original issue of the inventory and used by the recipient of the slaves to be reimbursed for the value of the slaves after they were emancipated. The inventory includes: "...Twenty three (23) slaves, who by the proclamation of Gen. Canby in May, 1865, and also, by an act of the Ala. State convention in Sep 1865; were set free." The slaves are listed by name and family, and two new births are noted which were not in the original inventory. This part of the document occupies the first 1-1/2 pages; the rest is filled with other property.
	513 Slavery: 1846 Slave Auctioneer's Token. A scarce relic of the slave trade of the mid-1800s Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 1846 Slave Auctioneer's Token. A scarce relic of the slave trade of the mid-1800s: a copper promotional token, 1" diameter, issued by the Charleston slave auction house of W.W. Wilbur. The obverse of the coin shows a standing auctioneer with a gavel in hand reading; "W.W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant Charleston, So. Ca. 1846" with the reverse bearing a palmetto tree. Rare, and the first we've offered.
	514 Slavery: 1850s Slave Wrist Shackles Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 c. 1850s, SLAVE WRIST SHACKLES, Very Fine. 3" x 2.75" shackles with 3.25" long connecting links. Half-moon shaped iron manacles are patined a rich, deep brown color and are stamped "HIATT / EST / WARRANTED" / "2" near the hinged ends of each shackle. Restraining device is rusted shut, and the keys are absent.
	515 Post Civil War: 1875 Gold Mining Letter, Trotter's Shoals, South Carolina. A 2-page letter Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 1875 Gold Mining Letter, Trotter's Shoals, South Carolina. A 2-page letter written on the back of a sheet of $1000 Confederate bonds, datelined October 4, 1875, Trotter's Shoals, 7-3/8" x 5-1/8", About Fine. Written in pencil by Thomas Logan to W. S. Logan. In part: "Yr better plan woud be to come immediately to see me & the gold mine. There is now...$3000 worth of ore which can be brot into the pure metal...at an expense not exceeding $500....2 yrs ago a N. Yrker who had mined 7 yrs in California...made an offer...He being on various grounds objectionable, I declined....Tho Seymour...was sent by the Grange to examine my 25m. direct of water power....He found gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron, manganese &c. No mine in the world can be wrkd so cheaply....write directing to Calhoun's Mills T.O. Abbe. Co, S.C...." More interesting content. Some toning and soiling, but legible.
	516 Post Civil War: c. 1899 Spanish-American War Commemorative Button, Copper, Choice Extremely Fine. 2 Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00 c. 1899 Spanish-American War Commemorative Button, Copper, Choice Extremely Fine. 22 mm. Button's face reads: (made of) "Souvenir Captured Cannon, Manila, P.I." image of an American soldier walking with his rifle at center. A nice piece.
	517 Post Civil War: 1898 "REMEMBER THE MAINE" ENVELOPE, Choice Very Fine. 3.75" x 6.4" Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 1898 "REMEMBER THE MAINE" ENVELOPE, Choice Very Fine. 3.75" x 6.4" cover with red and blue printed flag and "A Call for 75,000 more Volunteers!" Postmarked "Philadelphia, PA", with 1¢ stamp. Minor soiling and wear. Rare!
	518 Post Civil War: Hermann GoeringExtraordinary Silver Trophy Plate Start Price: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 (HERMANN GOERING). 1939 Trophy Plate in silver awarded for Men's Doubles Play in Tennis, 14.75" in diameter, minimal, light friction and abrasions. Housed in the original, red presentation box handmade by Werkstatt H. Zeitner of Berlin, with their imprint on the satin-lined cover. The box is worn on the outside, chipped at the corners and has separated at the hinge, yet retains a nice appearance. The plate features a flying eagle holding a thick swastika in its talons. Beneath are the words "Hermann Goring / Generalfeldmarschall / Herausforderungspreis / Im Herren-Doppel-Spiel / 1939." "Herausforderung" translates to "challenger" so we're not sure if these gents were the winners of their match or if this was the consolation prize - either way, it's a nice award. A very rare and impressive artifact from the Third Reich.
	519 Post Civil War: World War II Photos of Mussolini's Corpse, Lot of 17, Milan, Italy, Extremely Fine. Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 500.00 World War II Photos of Mussolini's Corpse, Lot of 17, Milan, Italy, Extremely Fine. 7.5" x 9", black and white photos, taken by a USAAF photographer in 1945--gruesome images of Mussolini's pummeled, misshapen face and bullet-ridden body--which had to be sewn back together because his death was so violent. Includes pictures of the Italian partisans who successfully planned Mussolini's demise, images of Mussolini's dead mistress and chauffeur, other corpses, and related images. Rare. (17 pieces)
	520 Paintings: October 1811, Original Watercolor Painting, Bagnor, Very Fine. 8.75" x 7.5", matted to 1 Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 October 1811, Original Watercolor Painting, Bagnor, Very Fine. 8.75" x 7.5", matted to 11.5" x 9.5". Signed and inscribed by artist on verso: "Lady Orde drew this flower for her dear boy for John Powlett Orde, Oct. 1811, at Bagnor." An exquisitely detailed painting of a pink rose. The leaves, thorns, petals, and buds are quite nice. Some staining to background, but still suitable for framing and display.
	521 Paintings: c. 1850s, JOHN TYLER, Lithograph by Currier, New York, Choice Extremely Fine. 13" x 9" h Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 c. 1850s, JOHN TYLER, Lithograph by Currier, New York, Choice Extremely Fine. 13" x 9" handcolored print, matted to 18" x 14". Lightly toned, with nice coloration. Moderate waterstaining along right edge. Small hole along bottom edge, not affecting image.
	522 Paintings: Striking Pastel of Civil War Musician Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 c. 1864, Civil War Musician with Violin, Choice Very Fine+. 19.5" x 15.5", framed to 23.5" x 19.75". Large handcolored pastel reproduction of a bearded, uniformed soldier holding his violin, with rifle and bayonet in background, and a pistol stuck in his coat. Lovely pastel tones highlight this seated portrait. A terrific period piece.
	523 Prints: Rembrandt's "The Beheading of St John the Baptist" Start Price: 3,300.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 7,500.00 1640, Rembrandt Van Rijn Etching, "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist." 5" x 4-1/8", small to thread margins, Choice Extremely Fine. Signed and dated in the plate. Biorklund's third state (of 3); Usticke's fourth state (of 4); White and Boon's second state (of 2). A good impression on thin cream laid paper. Bartsch 92; Biorklund 40-B; Hollstein (White and Boon) 92. Matted to 14" x 11".
	524 Prints: Rembrandt's "The Circumcision in the Stable" Start Price: 3,900.00Estimate: 6,500.00 - 8,500.00 1654, Rembrandt Van Rijn Etching, "The Circumcision in the Stable." 3-3/4" x 4-7/8", thread margins, Choice Extremely Fine. Signed and dated in the plate. Biorklund's second state (of 2); Usticke's second state (of 3); White and Boon's second state (of 2). A superb, well-inked impression on thin cream laid paper. Bartsch 47; Biorklund 54-B; Hollstein (White and Boon) 47. Matted to 11" x 14".
	525 Prints: Original Amos Doolittle Copper Plate Portrait Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 (AMOS DOOLITTLE), American Revolutionary War Patriot, Colonial Artist and Engraver, from New Haven, Connecticut. Original Copper Plate Portrait Engraving of "The Honorable JOHN WINTHROP, Esq.," image size 6.5" x 3.5", total size slightly larger, framed to an overall size of 9" x 6.25", Choice Very Fine. Printed in black ink on quality laid paper. Above the portrait is printed the following inscription:"Engraved for Dr. Trumbull's History of Connecticut: from an Original Painting in the possession of Francis Bayd Winthrop." Below: "The Honorable JOHN WINTHROP, Esq., who procured the Charter of Connecticut and was Governor of the Colony from May 1659 until April 5th 1675 - A. Doolittle Sc. N.Haven."This rare Portrait Engraving by Amos Doolittle was originally included as a plate in Benjamin Trumbull's "History of Connecticut" and should be greatly appreciated by followers of this famous early American artist and Connecticut history buffs alike. Amos Doolittle is famous for his metal-plate engravings, including maps, bookplates, Bible illustrations, etc. He has been incorrectly identified as the maker of the first historical plates in America, but he was actually beat out by Revere, whose famous engraving of the Boston Massacre preceded Doolittle's work by roughly five years.
	526 Prints: Early Colonial Vue d'Optique of Boston Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 "VIEW OF THE STREET AND THE TOWN HALL IN BOSTON." Published in Augsburg, in original hand color. 14" x 19", Extremely Fine. Engraved by François Xavier. Legend in French and German. This very eye-catching print shows the buildings along the main street of Boston and some of the early inhabitants, including two finely dressed men conversing, a boy coaxing (with a stick) a heavily-laden donkey, and a man with a quiver of arrows on his back and a bow in his hand, along with a woman who has a child tied on her back. These last two are supposed to be Indians but they look like a colonial couple masquerading, with their white skin, un-Indian dress, and the woman's hair dressed as if she is about to go to a ball -- obviously a European's idea of how Indians would appear. This is an optical print, as shown by the backwards title at the top. Warm colors increase the appeal of this piece.
	527 Prints: 1776 New York Fire Vue d'Optique Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 c. 1776, Original Hand-Colored Print, "REPRESENTATION DU FEU TERRIBLE A NOUVELLE YORCK," By Francois Xavier Habermann, Augsburg, Choice Fine or better. 11.75" x 16". An excellent, brightly hand colored, copper engraving. A "vue d'optique," with the title printed in reverse in French. Legend is in German and French, explaining that the Americans lit the fire on the night of September 19, 1776, burning all of the buildings on the West Side of New York, to the right of the Stock Exchange, in Broock Street up to King's College, more than 1,600 houses, as well as the Church of St. Trinity and the School for the Poor. There is some minor, mostly hidden, scattered dampstaining on the left side and near center, but mostly it matches the smoke billowing from the buildings. The roofs of the buildings are in blue and red, as are the jackets of the American and British soldiers fighting in the streets. A gruesome picture, men being speared, people running for their lives, slaves and/or servants carrying off chests full of possessions to be saved from the flames. Matted and framed to 18" x 22." An attractive and very desirable historic print.
	528 Prints: Historic Engraving by Amos Doolittle"A DISPLAY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" Start Price: 12,000.00Estimate: 20,000.00 - 25,000.00 (AMOS DOOLITTLE), American engraver, (1754-1832). "A DISPLAY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - To the Patrons of Arts and Sciences in all parts of the World... Most respectfully Dedicated, by their most obedient humble Servant. Amos Doolittle," Condition Good. c. 1788-89, Hart #840, this a later state, the fifth and sixth state printed in 1791. Engraved plate produced in New Haven, CT, image size 20.25" x 16.5". Printed & Sold by A. Doolittle New Haven Where Engraving & Roling Press printing is performed. Circular layout of official seals, state populations, and number of senators and representatives of the 13 original colonies and the total population of the United States. Central portrait of George Washington, with surrounding inscription: "President of the United States of America. The Protector of his Country, and the Supporter of the rights of Mankind." Golden-tan overall, with even wear and scattered pinholes. Some significant prior professional restoration to corners and bottom edge, one small line of print at lower edge has been mostly obscured. This original Doolittle print shows the wear of two centuries but is nonetheless whole in appearance and quite impressive.A terrific homage to the founding colonies, the Constitutional Convention and the fledgling United States. This portrait of George Washington, surrounded with the seals of the original thirteen colonies along with the seal of the United States, is considered one of the most important portraits of Washington ever printed. In the first state, Doolittle copied James Trenchard's portrait from the Columbian Magazine of 1787. This portrait being an simple three-fourths profile of Washington in uniform, with an inaugural "Heraldic Eagle" style button intact. As in all later states of this print, Washington's profile here was changed to resemble that created by Joseph Wright. A rare and historic American print, missing from most collections.
	529 Prints: The Late "Major John Andre" Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1784, Historic Print, "Major John Andre," Choice Extremely Fine. 15" x 9.25" black ink on heavy fine laid paper, excellent full original margins and very clean and bold with just a hint of scattered light tone about the margins. Engraved by Cook for Raymond's History of England, thus the mention of "The unfortunate" part of the title. Caption below the title reads, "Late Adjutant General to the British Army in North America." (Who was found within the American Lines in the character of a Spy.) A scarce print.
	530 Prints: c. 1820, "LA FAYETTE," Lithograph, Very Good. 15.25" x 12.5" uncolored lithograph portrait Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00 c. 1820, "LA FAYETTE," Lithograph, Very Good. 15.25" x 12.5" uncolored lithograph portrait of Marquis de La Fayette, in distinctive ruffled collar, military tunic, and fur-trimmed coat. Nicely executed, on toned, dampstained paper.
	531 Prints: Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas, The White Pigeon Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (NATIVE AMERICAN). Hand-colored lithograph of Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas, The White Pigeon, A Chippewa, 1837, Biddle & Bowen, Philadelphia, 19" x 13.25", matted to 21.25" x 15.5", Fine. Some soiling to background. This very thin Indian has a blue garment around his hips, and a silver medallion on a red ribbon around his neck; he is otherwise unadorned.
	532 Prints: Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, an Ioway Chief Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (NATIVE AMERICAN). Hand-colored lithograph of Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, an Ioway Chief, 1838, Greenough & Bowen, Philadelphia, 19" x 13.25", matted to 21.25" x 15.5", Fine. The chief wears a pink shirt and is draped with a blue wrap; around his neck is a medallion and both ears sport several earrings. Some unevenness to background and small paper loss at upper left corner. Very nice eye appeal.
	533 Prints: Wesh-Cubb, a Chippeway Chief Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 (NATIVE AMERICAN). Hand-colored lithograph of Wesh-Cubb, a Chippeway Chief, 1838, Greenough & Bowen, Philadelphia, 15.75" x 10.25", 23" x 17.25", Choice Fine. The chief has pink and blue paint on his face, pink and blue head ornamentation, and a nose ring. The scarf around his neck is black, the chain is gold, and his wrap is white. Minor background blemishes, and a tear in upper left corner, away from the image, has been repaired. This portrait has especially nice eye appeal.
	534 Prints: McKinney & Hall Indian Print Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 (NATIVE AMERICAN). c.1840, Hand-colored lithograph of Peah-Mus-Ka, a Musquakee chief, 19" x 13.25", matted to 21.25" x 15.5", Fine. Light soiling to background. Part of the chief's head is painted red and he has a black scarf tied around it; in his ears are many black and white earrings, and he is partially draped with a light-colored garment.
	535 Prints: c. 1840, "Hunting the Buffalo," by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, Fine. 6" x 9" color lithogra Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 125.00 c. 1840, "Hunting the Buffalo," by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, Fine. 6" x 9" color lithograph of an Indian on horseback about to shoot a second arrow into a buffalo; droplets of blood can be seen on its side and mouth. Other Indians chase the herd of buffalo in the background. Light overall toning, and one soiled spot in the margin, to the left of the title. Matted and framed to 8.75" x 11.75".
	536 Prints: Impressive, Original Pen-and-Ink Sketch of Napoleon Bonaparte Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 (NAPOLEON BONAPARTE). Impressive pen-and-ink and pastel sketch of this famous French emperor, 25" x 19", Choice Very Fine. Scattered foxing and uniform, light age toning, a couple of small pinholes in the corners, but no waterstaining or other problems. Here we see Napoleon in full military dress, his hand thrust into his vest in customary fashion. The artwork is excellent and may have been used for a later print of which we are unaware. The overall style and character suggest a 19th century origin, perhaps even from life. If you are into French history or the life of Bonaparte, we cannot imagine a more impressive display piece.
	537 Prints: "Landing of Columbus" Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 1859, "LANDING OF COLUMBUS...," Print by William Robertson and Thomas Kelly, NY, Very Fine. 21" x 24", mounted to large, stiff board. Handcolored lithographed print of Columbus on shore with his three vessels in the background. Lightly toned page, chipped and torn in the margins, not affecting the image. This scene was drawn by "E. Valois," printed by William C. Robertson, and published by Kelly. Bottom title reads: "LANDING OF COLUMBUS / LANDUNG VON COLUMBUS / IN AMERICA, 1492." A large, impressive print of this popular scene, needing only proper matting and framing.
	538 Prints: Copper Engraving of French Officer. Engraved Portrait Signed, "Mufteers," no date, 26" x 19 Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 Copper Engraving of French Officer. Engraved Portrait Signed, "Mufteers," no date, 26" x 19", Very Fine. Being a finely detailed copper engraving on heavy manila paper, number 107 out of 250 limited prints, of a French officer, apparently from World War I. Toning and minor soiling not affecting the drawing. Includes a miniature portrait of the same officer wearing his hat in lower right corner of engraving, and the 2" signature in pencil by the artist. A powerful, well-executed portrait, suitable for framing and display.
	539 Prints: (ULYSSES S. GRANT). c. 1860s Advertising Poster, Very Fine, 24" x 28". Uncolored. Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 (ULYSSES S. GRANT). c. 1860s Advertising Poster, Very Fine, 24" x 28". Uncolored. Lieut. General Grant is the focus of this advertising poster for "Kettell's History." The poster goes on to proclaim Thomas P. Kettell as "the Great Historian of the War." The poster gives an account of 41 different press reviews of Kettell's book. One small hole in left column of text. A striking image of Grant.
	540 Prints: c. 1861 Currier & Ives Print: "INTERIOR OF FORT SUMTER," NY, Choice Very Fine. 8.75" x 12. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 c. 1861 Currier & Ives Print: "INTERIOR OF FORT SUMTER," NY, Choice Very Fine. 8.75" x 12.5" handcolored image, matted to 13.5" x 17.75". Lightly toned paper with a few minor stains. Very sharp vivid colors. An interesting scene men loading cannon within Fort Sumter's walls during the bombardment which began April 15, 1861--the start of the Civil War.
	541 Prints: 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "COMMANDER FARRAGUT'S FLEET PASSING THE FORTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI, Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "COMMANDER FARRAGUT'S FLEET PASSING THE FORTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI," New York, Choice Very Fine. 8.75" x 12.5" handcolored image, matted to 13.5" x 17.75". Toned and minor foxing to paper, sharp printing and bright colors, accentuating this Civil War battle scene from April 24, 1862. Caption reads: "The U.S. Frigate Mississippi, destroying the rebel Ram Manassas." A choice item, perfect for framing and display
	542 Prints: 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND 'NUMBER TEN' IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER," NY Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "BOMBARDMENT OF ISLAND 'NUMBER TEN' IN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER," NY, Choice Very Fine. 8.75" x 12.5" handcolored image, matted to 13.5" x 17.75". Lightly toned paper with a few minor stains. Sharp vivid colors greatly enhance the artistic rendering of a fleet of gunboats firing on an island in the middle of the print. Caption reads, in part: "...By the Gunboat and Mortar fleet, under the command of Flag Officer A.H. Foote. The Bombardment commenced on Saturday afternoon, March 15th 1862, and continued until midnight of April 7th when the whole Island with all its vast munitions of war, fell into the hands of the gallant forces..."
	543 Prints: 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "BOMBARDMENT AND CAPTURE OF FORT HENRY, TENN.," NY, Choice Very Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 1862 Currier & Ives Print: "BOMBARDMENT AND CAPTURE OF FORT HENRY, TENN.," NY, Choice Very Fine. 8.75" x 12.5" handcolored image, matted to 13.5" x 17.75". Lightly toned paper with expertly rendered coloring. A strikingly dramatic scene of several gunboats firing on Southern forts. Caption identifies the seven gunboats by name, and the date of the attack: February 6, 1862.
	544 Prints: 1864, Charles Magnus Lithograph, New York, "Carver Barracks, Washington, D.C." 12.25" x 17 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1864, Charles Magnus Lithograph, New York, "Carver Barracks, Washington, D.C." 12.25" x 17.5", matted to 17" x 24", Choice Very Fine. A chromolithograph of the Civil War barracks. Light toning to selvage, but colors in the print are nice and bright. A lovely piece for framing and display.
	545 Prints: Original Print: "CAMP OF THE 104TH REGT. N.Y. VOLS. NEAR BELLE PLAIN, VA.," Fine. 6.5" x 14 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Original Print: "CAMP OF THE 104TH REGT. N.Y. VOLS. NEAR BELLE PLAIN, VA.," Fine. 6.5" x 14" handcolored image, with wide margins, framed to 16" x 20". Folds, stains, edge tears and toning to this scenic depiction of a camp of white tents among gentle, rolling hills. Laid down on stained matboard, and housed in an aged, gilt wooden frame, the print is signed in the lower right corner: "Capt. Van. Your Sincere Friend." A finely crafted print, remarkably detailed--you can even pick out tents that are identified as "Hospt.," "Chapel," and Dr."
	546 Prints: c. 1881, P.T. Barnum's "HISTORY OF ANIMALS AND LEADING CURIOSITIES," New York Popular Publis Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 c. 1881, P.T. Barnum's "HISTORY OF ANIMALS AND LEADING CURIOSITIES," New York Popular Publishing Co., Choice Very Fine. 10.25" x 7", 32 pages, plus cover. A beautiful color illustrated print magazine, in wonderful condition, with minor toning. The stapled binding is separated at page 5 but the signature is complete and intact otherwise. Featuring descriptions and color illustrations of the animals "contained in the Department of Comparative Zoology" and promoted by Barnum's "Greatest Show on Earth" and the Great London Circus of the late 19th century. Barnum takes credit for displaying some of these animals as part of his combined show, and the magazine is filled with promotional text for his upcoming events. Truly a fascinating collector's item!
	547 Prints: 1886 "America's Cup" Race Start Price: 2,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 1886 "MAYFLOWER SALUTED BY THE FLEET," Large Format Print by Currier & Ives, NY, Choice Very Fine. "Copyright 1886 By Currier & Ives N.Y. - Published By Currier & Ives, Nassau St. N.Y." Jumbo Format. The print size is 25" x 33", image size is 19" x 28", framed to 28" x 36". An outstanding nautical action print showing and subtitled "Crossing the bow of 'Galatea' in their first race for the 'America's Cup' over the inside course New York Bay, Sept. 7th 1886. - ( Won by Mayflower )." A wonderful, full-action scene showing both racing ships and crews in action, there being other spectator ships of the period beyond. Printed on off-white paper, the ship's masts are white, the wooden decks and masts teak colored, and in a choppy, sea-green New York Bay. Also noted as being after the original painting by Franklyn Bassford, and being signed in the printed plate at lower left "Franklyn Bassford /'86." Framed under glass, there is a thin 3/4" edge cut in the extreme outer selvage at left, which could be easily matted out, and is otherwise in lovely condition. A fabulous, large size and colorful print of an early America's Cup race. The America's Cup was first offered in 1851 as the Hundred Guinea Cup by the Royal Yacht Squadron of Great Britain for a race around the Isle of Wight. It was won by the "America," a 100-foot schooner from New York. Thereafter, the race became known as the America's Cup.
	548 Prints: Original "Jacques Reich" Signed Etching of Franklin Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Original Reich Etching of Franklin, Signed By The Artist. Original Etched Printed Portrait Signed, "Jacques Reich," in pencil along lower margin, 1903, New York, 15" x 12" plus wide margins, Choice Extremely Fine. Also signed by Reich in the plate, with a miniature portrait of Franklin in his famous beaverskin cap and spectacles below the lower left corner of the main portrait. This striking portrait is one of a series of etched portraits of famous Americans executed by Reich, a Hungarian-born painter and etcher who emigrated to the U.S. in 1873 at the age of 21.
	549 Prints: 1908, Original Frederick Remington Print, Choice Very Fine. 10.5" x 15.25" full-color image Start Price: 60.00Estimate: 100.00 - 150.00 1908, Original Frederick Remington Print, Choice Very Fine. 10.5" x 15.25" full-color image, matted to 14.5" x 19.5". A dramatic Western scene of Cavalrymen fighting Indians. Print effectively captures Remington's interesting composition and painterly style.
	550 Prints: Signed Artist's Proof Engraving of Leonard Wood, "Rough Rider," Choice Mint. 17" x 12" impr Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 Signed Artist's Proof Engraving of Leonard Wood, "Rough Rider," Choice Mint. 17" x 12" imprint, with 1.75" margins. Large, 3/4 portrait of Leonard Wood in uniform. Signed in pencil: "Sixth Proof from Copper Plate / Musttens." Very sharp, clean example of this war hero.
	551 Textiles: 1876 Centennial Bandanna: "INDEPENDENCE HALL," Very Fine. 18" x 19.5" toned, white linen Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 1876 Centennial Bandanna: "INDEPENDENCE HALL," Very Fine. 18" x 19.5" toned, white linen bandanna with brown-inked image of Independence Hall and a floral trim with shields. Collins 430. Some light soiling to material. Pasted down on a piece of mat board. A wonderful example, suitable for display.
	552 Textiles: 1893, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION BANDANNA, Chicago, IL, Choice Extremely Fine. 16.75" x Start Price: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 475.00 1893, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION BANDANNA, Chicago, IL, Choice Extremely Fine. 16.75" x 18", brown inked image on cream silk bandanna. Collins 726. Similar to Rossen & Kaduck, p. 16, #4. Provides a detailed bird's-eye view of the fair grounds in Chicago, showing the waterfront and all major buildings. In excellent condition--very light toning and only a few minor stains. Scarce and unusual design!
	553 Textiles: 1893, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION FIVE BUILDINGS BANDANNA, Chicago, IL, Choice Near Mint. Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 1893, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION FIVE BUILDINGS BANDANNA, Chicago, IL, Choice Near Mint. 17.25" x 18.75", blue and ochre printed image on white linen. Unlisted by Collins and Rossen & Kaduck. Features a large central view of the "FISHERIES AND AQUARIUM" building, flanked by an inscription on either side: "WORLD'S FAIR. / CHICAGO 1893." At upper left is a view of "HORTICULTURAL HALL." The other buildings, depicted in each of the remaining three corners are: "GALLERY OF FINE ARTS," the "AGRICULTURAL BUILDING," and the "MINES BUILDING." A choice example in perfect condition.
	554 Textiles: Stunning Columbian Exposition Lace Tablecloth Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 1893, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION LACE TABLECLOTH, Choice Mint. Approximately 9 ft. x 5 ft., white lace depiction of a bird's-eye view of the 1893 fairgrounds in Chicago, surrounded by an art nouveau style floral border. Unlisted by Rossen-Kaduck. Backed by a brown cloth, this large work of art makes a terrific wall hanging. The white lace has toned and somewhat yellowed with age around the edges, but it is still a "one of a kind" item from the World's Columbian Exposition--the first we've seen!
	555 Samplers: American Needlepoint Tapestry, Choice Very Fine. 22.5" x 21". Blue, green, burgundy, and Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 American Needlepoint Tapestry, Choice Very Fine. 22.5" x 21". Blue, green, burgundy, and pink threads are artfully woven into a hemmed, light cotton cloth. A 3.75" green eagle with blue and gold wings stands erect in the center of the cloth, surrounded by a pink and green square border. The rest of the tapestry contains an elaborate floral and leaf border. Very clean and sharply executed, very light toning along folds. A splendid example.
	556 Snuff Boxes: Outstanding Benjamin Franklin Wall Decoration Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 c. 1777, Benjamin Franklin Plaster Decoration, from the 1777 Nini designed Medal, Choice Extremely Fine. Franklin's bust is nearly 4" across at center, and surrounded by a circular period, mahogany frame measuring 6" across. The plaster is a nearly exact copy of this famous medal, and was probably cast from one of the originals. The surfaces have a golden-olive and black painted surface, simulating the appearance of original, patinated metal. The back of the frame is covered in old paper and has an additional strip with the handwritten notation made by some old-time collector about a century or so ago: "Benjamin Franklin. 1706 - 1790." This piece was meant to be hung on a wall for decoration, a small loop ring being attached at top. A most historic and wonderful, original Colonial Era decoration.
	557 Snuff Boxes: (AMERICAN FOLK ART). A portfolio of 19 pen and pencil drawings, varying in size Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 (AMERICAN FOLK ART). A portfolio of 19 pen and pencil drawings, varying in size from 5" x 5" to 11" x 14", probably from around the mid 1830s (one of the drawings is on paper watermarked 1834). All are by Thomasine Bel Air of Exton, Pennsylvania. These very-well-done drawings include several European castles and ruins, as well as pastoral scenes, and two large ones of a swan and a dog. Some soiling and edge tears in the margins, generally not affecting the images. An important body of work by an early American Folk artist. (19 pieces)
	558 Snuff Boxes: Early United States Naval Pin-Back Brooch Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 c. 1840, Naval Pin-Back Brooch in Enameled Brass with Gold Leaf, virtually Mint condition. 23 mm x 19 mm. Struck in rounded brass, with an ornate border surrounding enamel with hand painted white anchor with thirteen stars above against a black background, with gold leaf ornamentation. Just about as nice and complete as the day it was made, no chipping or wear on the paint present. A superb, historic piece of early Naval history.
	559 Snuff Boxes: 1860 Scrimshaw Whale's Tooth Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 1860, Scrimshaw On Whale's Tooth, Extremely Fine. 6" x 3" x 1-5/8" whale's tooth, polished and beautifully engraved with a sailing ship on one side; above the ship is "FREE TRADE" and below it is "SEAMANS RIGHTS." On the other side is the figure of Lady Liberty sitting on a wharf, a shield labeled "JUSTICE" in her right hand, and a balance scale in her left hand; a sailing ship is in the background. Her skirt is made of red and white stripes, and a banner of stars on a white background is draped across her chest. Above a decorative border which encircles her is "1860." Some natural cracks in the base of the tooth; otherwise, a beautiful, decorative item.
	560 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: DAVID BREARLY. NJ, January 9, 1781, 3s6d, Choice Crisp Extreme Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 DAVID BREARLY. NJ, January 9, 1781, 3s6d, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Well centered with four full margins. Bold black printed text allows for significant eye appeal. Nice brown signatures and serial number, "D Brearley" in medium reddish-brown ink at bottom. A scarce, later New Jersey issue.
	561 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: Outstanding David Brearley Signed 1781 Note Start Price: 450.00Estimate: 750.00 - 950.00 DAVID BREARLY. NJ, January 9, 1781, 5s, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. An exceptionally bright, clean and fresh appearing note with simply excellent eye appeal. Trimmed far better than most, nearly all sides enjoy full margins and it is close only at the extreme lower left corner. This note would grade full Gem but for an ultra-faint natural internal vertical paper crease, as made. The printing is very strong and sharp, the signatures bold brown and in medium red ink. Worthy of very strong bidding.
	562 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: Constitution Signer on a 1776 "Fugio" Note Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 DANIEL CARROLL. Continental, February 17, 1776, "Fugio" Style, Plate C, About Extremely Fine. Large, bold medium red ink signature "D Carroll" is very prominent.
	563 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: JOHN HART. NJ, March 25, 1776, 1s, Plate A, Choice Crisp Extre Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 JOHN HART. NJ, March 25, 1776, 1s, Plate A, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A pleasing example with a very clean appearance and having three light brown ink signatures including "John Hart."
	564 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: Popular Jewish Signer "Ben Levy" Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 BENJAMIN LEVY. Continental, February 26, 1777, $3. Choice About Extremely Fine. Four full margins and nice centering both face and back. Strong brown ink signature "B. Levy" remains very prominent.
	565 Famous Signers on Colonial Currency: "B. Levy" on a $30 Baltimore Issue Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 BENJAMIN LEVY. Continental, February 26, 1777, $30, Choice Extremely Fine. A very pleasing and crisp appearing note which is the highest denomination of the popular "Baltimore" issue. We do not recall having offered a Levy signed note of this issue's $30 denomination previously and it is certainly worth a premium as such.
	566 Colonial Notes Printed by B. Franklin: Early 1746 "Printed by B. Franklin" Note Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 DE, February 28, 1746, 20s, Plate A, "Printed by B. Franklin," Very Fine. A high quality note for this early, illusive "Printed by B. Franklin" issue. The text is quite sharp and fully readable but for on the typical heavy centerfold. Signatures faded, somewhat irregular margin at lower right. Overall, a very clean and collectible better quality note of this 1746 issue, which is rarely ever encountered in better condition.
	567 Colonial Notes Printed by B. Franklin: Exceptional "Printed by B. Franklin" Note Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 DE, June 1, 1759, 20s, "Printed by B. Franklin," Choice Extremely Fine. A topnotch specimen for the collector wanting the very best possible condition. The paper remains very crisp and clean in appearance with full signatures and serial number present. The horizontal centerfold, typically very heavy, is quite faint, all printed text is sharp and clear, the obverse looking almost About Uncirculated, the reverse a bit more worn. Rarely does one ever get the opportunity to acquire any "Printed by B. Franklin" note in grades above Fine to Very Fine. This note is a quality, "heads and shoulders" above those others, and is worthy of a significant premium as such.
	568 Colonial Notes Printed by B. Franklin: Colorful Red & Black Printed "Franklin" Issue Start Price: 540.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 PA, April 25, 1759, 50s, Plate C, Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. An unusual high denomination, printed in both red and black ink as an anti-counterfeiting measure. The signatures and serial number having remained readable in both brown and red ink. A "Nature Leaf Print" vignette is on the verso, along with the famous motto "Printed By B. FRANKLIN." A most historic piece of American Colonial Currency having been printed in Philadelphia, at Franklin's own printing shop and on his famous printing press. This note being a specially neat being in two colors, the warning "To Counterfeit is DEATH" is printed in red!
	569 Continental Currency: Superb November 29, 1775 Philadelphia Issue Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 850.00 November 29, 1775, $3, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A magnificent specimen of this issue, a popular $3 denomination or any Continental note for that matter. Four large to very large margins enhance the tremendous eye appeal due to the centering and vivid black printed text on this note. The red and brown signatures are beautiful. All in all a wonderful and quite exceptional item worthy of the very finest collection.
	570 Continental Currency: February 17, 1776, $1/3, Plate C, "FUGIO & Linked States," Extremely Fine. A Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 February 17, 1776, $1/3, Plate C, "FUGIO & Linked States," Extremely Fine. A bold red signature enhances the eye appeal on the face of this note. The back is much more heavily worn with a faint trace of an old hinge at top.
	571 Continental Currency: Gem May 9, 1776 $7 Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 May 9, 1776, $7, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This note has excellent eye appeal helped by four large even margins allowing for near perfect centering on both the face and back. A lovely note.
	572 Continental Currency: July 22, 1776, $8, Choice Extremely Fine or better. A beautiful note Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 July 22, 1776, $8, Choice Extremely Fine or better. A beautiful note and having the appearance of a near Gem from the face. Four excellent large and even margins both face and back combine with a clean bold appearance and bold rich brown signatures and serial number to create wonderful eye appeal. Some very light folds are seen only on the reverse side. A premium specimen.
	573 Continental Currency: July 22, 1776, $30, Choice Extremely Fine. A pleasing note with nice red and Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 July 22, 1776, $30, Choice Extremely Fine. A pleasing note with nice red and brown signatures and a popular, $30 high denomination.
	574 Continental Currency: Gem $6 of November 2, 1776 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 November 2, 1776, $6, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely, crisp and clean note having four full margins and nice centering on both sides. Nice rich brown ink signatures enhance the great overall eye appeal.
	575 Continental Currency: November 2, 1776, $6, Crisp Uncirculated. A nice appearing note with an even, Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 November 2, 1776, $6, Crisp Uncirculated. A nice appearing note with an even, very light tone along with full red and brown ink signatures.
	576 Continental Currency: February 26, 1777, $5, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 February 26, 1777, $5, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A virtually Gem example but trimmed a bit into the lower right outer margin design, the reverse is perfectly centered within four large margins. Very clean, crisp and fresh appearing paper and bold black printed text make this a very pleasing note of the popular Baltimore issue.
	577 Continental Currency: Outstanding "THE UNITED STATES" Issue Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 May 20, 1777, $3, "THE UNITED STATES" Issue, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. Perhaps the most outstanding example of the illusive May 20, 1777 issue for quality that we have ever offered. This entire issue is considered very scarce and is highly desirable as being the first Continental notes to bear the new motto "THE UNITED STATES." This example has four perfect even margins allowing for magnificent centering of the face which is clean, crisp in appearance with red and brown signatures and serial number present. One could easily wait a lifetime and not have an opportunity to acquire a note of this stature, it's that nice.
	578 Continental Currency: Superb $6 "THE UNITED STATES" Issue Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 May 20, 1777, $6, "THE UNITED STATES" Issue, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A magnificent clean fresh example of this highly prized and illusive issue. The note is perfectly centered, trimmed just to the outside of each border design. The eye appeal is remarkable, it looking like a pressed piece of cardboard with vibrant bold brown signatures and serial number enhancing its appearance. A prize, top quality example from the illusive "THE UNITED STATES" issue.
	579 Continental Currency: Pleasing $6 "York Town" Issue Start Price: 390.00Estimate: 650.00 - 750.00 April 11, 1778, $6, York Town Issue, Choice About Extremely Fine. A relatively clean and pleasing note, having light even wear and having both full signatures and serial number. An above average example of this scarce, very popular issue.
	580 Continental Currency: Superb Blue Paper $30 Detector Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 September 26, 1778, $30, Blue Detector Paper, Super Crisp Uncirculated. A boldly printed, clean rich looking specimen having four very large, even margins and excellent centering on both the face and back. One of the nicest examples we have seen of these specially printed notes, on an unmistakable different color paper, used to compare the authentic printed note plates from the circulating counterfeits of the day. They were forerunners of the equivalent of later Proof and Specimen Detectors used by later generations.
	581 Continental Currency: September 26, 1778, $40, Crisp About Uncirculated. A nice example having no m Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 September 26, 1778, $40, Crisp About Uncirculated. A nice example having no major detractions, having one very faint fold from full CU.
	582 Continental Currency: Superb $60 of September 26, 1778 Start Price: 330.00Estimate: 550.00 - 750.00 September 26, 1778, $60, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A truly magnificent specimen, and one of the finest quality notes we have ever encountered. Bright, clean fresh paper allow for excellent rich black printing of the text and shows well the red and brown ink signatures and serial number. Further enhancing the great eye appeal are four very large, even margins which allow near perfect centering of the text, both face and back.
	583 Continental Currency: Superb $1 of January 14, 1779 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 January 14, 1779, $1, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. An outstanding example of this late, red and black printed issue. This lowest denomination is actively collected by $1 note collectors and to locate an example in this quality is quite rare. Exceedingly crisp, having four nice full margins both on the face and back, further enhancing the generous eye appeal present.
	584 Continental Currency: January 14, 1779, $2, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 January 14, 1779, $2, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note with excellent red and black printing, being extremely close to Superb.
	585 Continental Currency: Superb $5 of January 14, 1779 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 January 14, 1779, $5, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. An outstanding example of this late, red and black printed issue. This $5 denomination is actively collected note collectors and to locate an example in this quality is quite rare. Exceedingly crisp, having four nice full margins both on the face and back, further enhancing the generous eye appeal present.
	586 Continental Currency: January 14, 1779, $35, Choice Extremely Fine A sharp red and black printed no Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 January 14, 1779, $35, Choice Extremely Fine A sharp red and black printed note with a bold appearance and vivid signatures, further enhanced by four full nice margins, both face and back.
	587 Continental Currency: Extraordinary $70 of January 14, 1779 Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 January 14, 1779, $70, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A bold, great looking red and black printed note with bold red and brown signatures and serial number. The margins add to the excellent eye appeal both on the face and back, creating a lovely outline for the sharp, crisp designs. The $70 denomination being the second to highest of this issue and was produced in lesser quantity thus adding significantly to its rarity and desirability, especially in this magnificent quality.
	588 Continental Currency: Extremely Rare $2 Continental Indent of 1785 Start Price: 6,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 September 27, 1785, Indent, $2, Choice Extremely Fine+. An exceedingly rare issue, missing from most, and even the most advanced of collections. This exceptional note is printed in distinct black ink on fine quality, thin onion skin type paper. The indent area was cut apart so as to later to mate back with the two separated pieces as an anti-counterfieting device and double check for accounting purposes. Also unique to this issue is the use of 1/90th denominations, that amount also being in popular use for money of account in those days, 90 pence being equal in value to one Spanish Milled Dollar. (When needed, the fractional denomination was written in by hand, typically for the specific amount needed to pay interest on bonds, etc.) There is a trace of tone showing a prior mounting along the far left side from the reverse and a few tiny pinholes. Otherwise, this note has superb, large margins, sharp printing and a very nice and even appearance. Certainly this piece ranks among the finest known.
	589 Connecticut Currency: Exceptional Quality June 1, 1773 Issue Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 June 1, 1773, 20s, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+. Slash Cancel. One of the Finest quality examples of this scarce early issue we have had the pleasure to offer. The paper remains quite clean and crisp in appearance, there are four nearly full even margins and the red signatures and serial number greatly enhance the excellent eye appeal of this quality note. One may not find a finer example for years, if not decades to come, as high quality specimens of this issue and earlier are simply as "scarce as hens teeth."
	590 Connecticut Currency: June 7, 1776, 1s, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. Some of the origi Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 June 7, 1776, 1s, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. Some of the original text embossing remains in the paper, four full margins are present. Some minor, light scattered tone.
	591 Connecticut Currency: Beautiful 6 Pence of June 19, 1776 Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 June 19, 1776, 6d, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. A bright, fresh and boldly printed example having a nice red signature and great overall eye appeal.
	592 Connecticut Currency: Superb June 19, 1776 1s3d Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 June 19, 1776, 1s3d, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. A wonderful, exceedingly crisp, well printed note with four nice margins and exceptional eye appeal.
	593 Connecticut Currency: October 11, 1777, 7d, Blue Paper, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. A bo Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 October 11, 1777, 7d, Blue Paper, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. A boldly printed note with four full, nice margins and excellent eye appeal.
	594 Connecticut Currency: October 11, 1777, 2s, Blue Paper, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Tiny Slash Cancel. Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 October 11, 1777, 2s, Blue Paper, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Tiny Slash Cancel. A lovely crisp, clean note with red signature and serial number, plus four large even margins.
	595 Connecticut Currency: Superb June 1, 1780 9d Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 June 1, 1780, 9d, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. Like a piece of white card that was printed yesterday. An extraordinary, perfect piece of currency.
	596 Connecticut Currency: Superb July 1, 1780 2s6d Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 July 1, 1780, 2s6d, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. Slash Cancel. Magnificent in its fresh, clean and bold appearance. Unimprovable.
	597 Connecticut Currency: 1799, Hartford & New Haven Turnpike, 4¢, Horse & Rider, Crisp Uncirculated. F Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 1799, Hartford & New Haven Turnpike, 4¢, Horse & Rider, Crisp Uncirculated. Fully signed by Baldwin in dark brown ink at base, as President Very crisp, with some light toning present.
	598 Connecticut Currency: 4¢ "Horse & Rider" Turnpike Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 1799, Hartford & New Haven Turnpike, 4¢, Horse & Rider, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fully signed by Baldwin in dark brown ink at base, as President Very crisp, with some light toning present.
	599 Delaware Currency: Superb Jumbo Margin 4s of January 1, 1776 Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 January 1, 1776, 4s, Jumbo margins, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. Perfectly centered both face and back with wonderful jumbo margins surrounding bold, vivid black text. An exceptional beauty of a note.
	600 Delaware Currency: Gem 5s of January 1, 1776 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 January 1, 1776, 5s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A rich, deep black printed text makes for significant eye appeal on this "crisp as cardboard" example.
	601 Delaware Currency: January 1, 1776, 5s, Choice About Uncirculated. Four large even margins are pres Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 January 1, 1776, 5s, Choice About Uncirculated. Four large even margins are present on this well printed note. One light horizontal fold from CU.
	602 Delaware Currency: January 1, 1776, 6s, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Very crisp and pleasing Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 January 1, 1776, 6s, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Very crisp and pleasing, coming close to full Gem.
	603 Delaware Currency: Gem 10s of January 1, 1776 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 January 1, 1776, 10s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A beautiful note having excellent bold printing on fresh, clean very crisp paper. The colorful signatures add to the great eye appeal.
	604 Delaware Currency: Scarce Small Size Pence Issue Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 May 1, 1777, 6d, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. A pretty example of this popular and rarely encountered smaller pence denomination. Bold brown signature and serial number add to the crisp, vivid appearance.
	605 Delaware Currency: May 1, 1777, 5s, Very Choice Extremely Fine. A premium quality note for the grad Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 May 1, 1777, 5s, Very Choice Extremely Fine. A premium quality note for the grade as four very large even margins provide perfect centering for the choice black text on both the face and back.
	606 Delaware Currency: May 1, 1777, 5s, Choice Extremely Fine. A pleasing, crisp looking note for the g Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 May 1, 1777, 5s, Choice Extremely Fine. A pleasing, crisp looking note for the grade with nice brown ink signatures.
	607 Georgia Currency: Wonderful "Horse" Vignetted Note Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 1776, Sterling Denominations, 2s6d, "Horse" Vignette, Ornaments on the Right Side, Extremely Fine. A rarely encountered denomination sporting this impressive "Horse" vignette at lower right and being one of two major varieties thus making this denomination and type combination doubly rare. Some softness to the outer borders though the right side margin is extremely large. Signatures present in medium brown ink, all text clearly readable with a sharply printed black "Horse" vignette.
	608 Georgia Currency: Beautiful $3 1777 with Unique Typeset for Issue Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 1777, No Resolution Date, $3, Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. An outstanding example of this uniquely styled note. The $3 is the only denomination to be printed in a smaller size format, than the entire run of other denominations from this issue, plus the vignette is typeset in black, not printed in color with a design. This note is printed in both red and black, has four nice large even margins, and enjoys a bold, sharp appearance. The serial number and all signatures are in dark, rich brown ink which look great. A wonderful highlight for a quality Georgia or any Colonial Currency collection.
	609 Georgia Currency: $15 with "Millstone on Palmtree" vignette Start Price: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 1777, $15, "Millstone on Palmtree" vignette, Choice Extremely Fine. One of the Finest known of this rare, elusive $15 denomination. The colorful blue-green vignette at lower right has a lovely appearance. The note has four full margins, nice brown signatures and serial number, plus a very clean overall appearance highlighting the red and black printed text. Some typical, trivial scattered notations on the blank reverse. A note most likely missing from most Georgia collections and certainly an upgrade for those lucky enough to have previously encountered one. A very important opportunity which should not be missed.
	610 La Louisiane Currency: January 1, 1720 Banque Royale Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 January 1, 1720, Banque Royale, Dix (10) Livres, "John Law" French Colonies Issue, Choice Extremely Fine+. A very impressive example having full huge margins, sharp black text and the embossed seal of the bank present at center. Printed on fine laid paper, this note remains exceptionally clean and extremely pleasing.
	611 La Louisiane Currency: Extremely Rare "MILLE Livres" John Law Issue Start Price: 1,650.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 January 1, 1720, Bank Royale, MILLE (1000) Livres, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+. Boldly printed on quite fresh, fine laid paper having a wonderful watermark, "Billete Banque" near center and the embossed bank seal fully intact, also near the center and just below the text. Fully signed in bold brown ink, having four Jumbo full margins and excellent overall appearance. One of the finest examples we have ever encountered of this extremely high, and exceptionally rare, "MILLE" denomination. A significant prize for the Louisiana or Colonial rarity collectors.
	612 Maryland Currency: March 1, 1770, $8, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A bold, black printed note Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 325.00 March 1, 1770, $8, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A bold, black printed note with rich strong brown signatures and the unique serial #11000.
	613 Maryland Currency: April 10, 1774, $1/3, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A bold and fresh looking note Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 April 10, 1774, $1/3, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A bold and fresh looking note, fully a Gem, having an irregular the lower right corner tip area. Bright and vivid.
	614 Maryland Currency: Superb $2/3 of April 10, 1774 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 April 10, 1774, $2/3, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A wonderful, bright clean and fully original note having full margins, one jumbo at right and overall tremendous eye appeal. Bold vivid brown signatures, serial number and excellent centering are all present on this beauty.
	615 Maryland Currency: April 10, 1774, $4, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A premium quality note for the Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 April 10, 1774, $4, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A premium quality note for the grade. Four full margins, bold print and sharp brown signatures add up to be a lovely example.
	616 Maryland Currency: April 10, 1774, $6, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A bright, bold looking note Start Price: 135.00Estimate: 225.00 - 275.00 April 10, 1774, $6, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A bright, bold looking note with excellent large margins and vivid brown signatures.
	617 Maryland Currency: December 7, 1775, $4, Choice Extremely Fine. A well printed note with a very cle Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 December 7, 1775, $4, Choice Extremely Fine. A well printed note with a very clean, bold face with excellent, strong brown ink signatures and serial number adding to the eye appeal. A very scarce issue to locate in this better quality.
	618 Maryland Currency: Gem June 28, 1780 "Guaranteed" Rarity Start Price: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,750.00 June 28, 1780, $3, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A wonderful, bold vibrant and crisp example of this rare and highly desirable later issue for which payment was Guaranteed by the United States as per a Resolution of Congress. Printed in red and black text, having vivid bold brown signatures and serial number and fully signed on both the face and back, including the guarantee. This note has the eye appeal of Superb, but graded only Gem as the right margin is touched as it was likely trimmed from the reverse from the original sheet. A great note and important opportunity.
	619 Maryland Currency: Superb $8 of June 28, 1780 "Gauranteed" Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 June 28, 1780, $8, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A wonderful, bold vibrant and crisp example of this rare and highly desirable later issue for which payment was Guaranteed by the United States as per a Resolution of Congress. Printed in red and black text, having vivid bold brown signatures and serial number and fully signed on both the face and back, including the guarantee. This note has the eye appeal of Superb, four full even margins, and a lovely freshness to the paper. A great note and very important opportunity.
	620 Massachusetts Currency: Perhaps the Finest Known Paul Revere Engraved May 25, 1775 Issue Rarity Start Price: 4,800.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 May 25, 1775, 20s, Very Choice Extremely Fine. Perhaps the very Finest example ever publicly offered at auction of this rare issue engraved by Paul Revere for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Due date of "May 25, 1776 with Interest at a rate of Six Percent Per Annum." Extremely rare. This entire issue was to be recalled to be turned in for an exchange of new notes plus an interest payment, just one year after its original issue. Indentured border at left reads the patriotic motto; "(America) n Paper," below the far left border vignette. Extremely huge, full original margins remain present, having a very clean appearance approaching About Uncirculated and enjoying bold black rich print on the face. Some trivial original notations and some faint, virtually invisible fibrous reinforcement on the blank reverse centerfold edges. An issue shown and recorded in the great reference work THE ENGRAVING OF PAUL REVERE, by Brigham and found under the Paper Money section. Likely the Finest specimen of this extremely rare Paul Revere engraved issue to ever be available at auction. An absolutely un-improvable, magnificent appearing Revere engraved note, which is worthy of serious bidding possibly well in excess of our current estimate range.
	621 Massachusetts Currency: June 18, 1776, 3s6d, Very Fine. Bold brown signature and serial number pres Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 June 18, 1776, 3s6d, Very Fine. Bold brown signature and serial number present.
	622 Massachusetts Currency: Paul Revere Engraved "Codfish" Issue Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00 October 16, 1778, 8d, Paul Revere Engraved, "Codfish" Issue, Gem Crisp Uncirculated+. Though this cataloguer finds it hard to take the leap to grading this exceptional quality note "Superb," Gem Plus will simply have to do as this issue simply is never seen finer than in this example. The paper is very fresh, clean and "crisp as cardboard." Four full margins include a jumbo sheet edge margin at left which also holds the printer's sheet alignment arrow markings, as an added "plus." The printing is sharp and clear, the signature and serial number rich, vivid brown and most attractive. A great Paul Revere engraved note for the connoisseur collectors.
	623 Massachusetts Currency: Paul Revere Engraved "Rising Sun" Issue Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00 1779, 4s, Paul Revere Engraved "Rising Sun" Issue, Choice Crisp Uncirculated or better. A very crisp, well printed note with a strong, rich brown ink signature and serial number. Four nice margins enhance the eye appeal and allow for excellent centering of both the face and back. Some typical, original printing press bed ink smudge on the verso, as made. An impressive example worthy of strong bidding.
	624 Massachusetts Currency: Paul Revere Engraved 1779 4s6d Note Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 1779, 4s6d, Paul Revere Engraved, "Rising Sun" Issue, Choice About Uncirculated. This note has the appearance of a full Choice CU example from the face, the verso having some minor traces of light handling. Bold, vivid black print, four excellent even margins and a bold brown signature and serial number add to the very excellent eye appeal.
	625 Massachusetts Currency: Impressive 5s Paul Revere "Rising Sun" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 1779, 5s, Paul Revere Engraved, "Rising Sun" Issue, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. The quality of the face of this note leads one to consider it to appear very close to Uncirculated. The reverse shows a light horizontal centerfold present, along with some minor, light even circulation. The face is very bold in print having four full margins, close at the bottom but large at left and jumbo at top and right. Every detail on the face of the sun is clear and the signature and serial number remain bold rich brown. A very attractive example.
	626 Massachusetts Currency: Uncirculated Paul Revere "Rising Sun" Note Start Price: 960.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00 1779, 5s4d, Paul Revere Engraved, "Rising Sun" Issue, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. An impressive specimen of Paul Revere's engraving work, this note has three large and one top jumbo margin, allowing the well printed central text designs to look bold and very well centered. Sharp in print, all design details are clear, the signature and serial number remain bold brown and the reverse Pine Tree is distinct down to the last Pine needle. Very difficult to locate issue in Crisp Uncirculated condition.
	627 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $1, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold re Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $1, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold red and black printing, fully signed on both face and back.
	628 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $3, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold re Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $3, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold red and black printing, fully signed on both face and back.
	629 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $4, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold re Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $4, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold red and black printing, fully signed on both face and back.
	630 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $5, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold re Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $5, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold red and black printing, fully signed on both face and back.
	631 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $5, Choice Extremely Fine. Punch cancel. Pleasing for the gra Start Price: 45.00Estimate: 75.00 - 100.00 May 5, 1780, $5, Choice Extremely Fine. Punch cancel. Pleasing for the grade.
	632 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $8, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $8, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel.
	633 Massachusetts Currency: May 5, 1780, $20, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold r Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 May 5, 1780, $20, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Punch Cancel. Bright with bold red and black printing, fully signed on both face and back.
	634 Massachusetts Currency: Superb May 5, 1780 $20 "Guaranteed Issue" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 May 5, 1780, $20, "Guaranteed Issue," Superb Crisp Uncirculated. No Cancel. A bright, fresh, boldly printed red and black note having four nice large even margins, excellent centering and tremendous eye appeal. Fully signed both face and back.
	635 New Jersey Currency: Lovely June 22, 1756 15s Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 June 22, 1756, 15s, Plate A, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fully Gem in quality, but trimmed such that it is just a bit off-kilter. The paper is clean and very crisp, the printing rich and bold, vivid bright brown ink signatures add to the excellent eye appeal. A lovely example of this early, 1756 issue.
	636 New Jersey Currency: December 31, 1763, 12s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very pretty example Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 December 31, 1763, 12s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A very pretty example having fresh clean crisp appearing paper, well printed with rich brown signatures and serial number enhancing its eye appeal.
	637 New Jersey Currency: Superb March 25, 1776 1s Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 March 25, 1776, 1s, Plate A, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A stunningly beautiful example, the red and black print being sharp in detail, bold and vivid. The paper is fresh, clean and perfect in appearance with strong rich brown signatures and serial number present. The face has four full margins, the top and bottom very large, the right jumbo. The reverse is also perfectly printed with excellent margins all around.
	638 New Jersey Currency: March 25, 1776, 12s, Plate B, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 March 25, 1776, 12s, Plate B, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note having perfect obverse and reverse centering within four large even margins. The red and black print is bold as well as the strong brown signatures.
	639 New Jersey Currency: March 25, 1776, 12s, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Printed in red and black Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 March 25, 1776, 12s, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Printed in red and black with a nice appearance.
	640 New Jersey Currency: March 25, 1776, 15s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated+. A fresh, vibrant boldly printed Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 March 25, 1776, 15s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated+. A fresh, vibrant boldly printed and lovely note in all respects.
	641 New Jersey Currency: Important Final New Jersey Issue Start Price: 420.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 1786, 3s, Plate A, Fine+. Printed in both red and black, this well circulated note retains much of the original vignette and text design on the face, the reverse more heavily worn. Rarely encountered, this example is well above average, completely original with both signatures and the serial number present. An opportunity for the New Jersey and Colonial currency rarity collectors alike.
	642 New York Currency: Early March 25, 1755 New York Rarity Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 March 25, 1755, £10, Choice Very Fine. A whole and complete note, signatures and serial number faded, the text and devices printed in black ink and mostly sharp and clear. Some minor expert repairs made along the centerfold area, the blank back being extremely clean and remarkably free of any detractions. A quite collectable example for New York and the Colonial rarity minded collectors.
	643 New York Currency: August 2, 1775, 8s, "New-York Water Works," Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Printed i Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 August 2, 1775, 8s, "New-York Water Works," Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Printed in red and black, the outer border designs being in red, thus creating added eye appeal. Some light tone to the obverse face keeps this from a higher grade, however CU notes from this August 1775 issue are rarely encountered. Scarce.
	644 New York Currency: March 5, 1776, $1/2, Extremely Fine. An excellent example of this note with a ni Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 March 5, 1776, $1/2, Extremely Fine. An excellent example of this note with a nice vignette of a tree being planted on the reverse. Bold in print, all signatures and serial number present.
	645 New York Currency: March 5, 1776, $1, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 March 5, 1776, $1, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Other than a very faint vertical fold, this note has the appearance of CU with sharp distinct black printing, all signatures and serial number present in red and dark brown ink. The note appears to have been trimmed from the sheet from the reverse, as it is perfectly centered within four large even margins allowing the "Sheaf of Wheat" vignette to have a nice appearance. The obverse is trimmed a bit high. An impressive note rarely encountered in such high quality.
	646 New York Currency: Rare 1d "New-York Manufacturing Society" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 June 22, 1790, One Penny, "New-York Manufacturing Society" Small Change Note, About Extremely Fine. A wonderful example of this extremely rare small size change note having the printed name of H. Ten Brook, as Treasurer printed at lower right. Both obverse and reverse are well centered within full to large margins retaining a very clean, evenly worn from light circulation appearance. All details are sharp and clear, all text fully readable. It may be many years, if not decades, before a similar or better example may come to market.
	647 North Carolina Currency: December 1768, 40s, Fine. Appearance of VF but having splitting centerfold Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 250.00 December 1768, 40s, Fine. Appearance of VF but having splitting centerfolds, reinforced with tiny thin strips of clear tape and a tiny notch piece at top added. Some old prior mounting paper remains adhered to the verso.
	648 North Carolina Currency: Superb December 1771 2s6d "House" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 December 1771, 2s6d, "House" vignette, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A wonderful vibrant clean, fresh appearing note with every printed detail bold, sharp and distinct. The signatures are written in vibrant brown and red inks, four margins including the top and right being jumbo, enhance the wonderful eye appeal.
	649 North Carolina Currency: Superb Original Uncut Sheet Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 December 1771, Original Uncut Sheet of Three Notes, Each Superb Crisp Uncirculated. An outstanding, fully original sheet, as made, including: 2s6d "House", £1 "Bear" and 10s "Ship" vignettes. The notes all bear the same sheet serial number, and are literally as clean, sharp in print and vivid in their signatures, as on the day they were printed. If ever cut, each individual note would grade Superb. (3 notes).
	650 North Carolina Currency: Superb December 1771 10s "Ship" Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 December 1771, 10s, "Ship" vignette, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A top notch beauty having four full margins, the left, right and bottom being jumbo. Fresh and clean in appearance with vibrant red and brown signatures, the eye appeal remains exceptional.
	651 North Carolina Currency: Printed Stamp "I € ASHE" on Verso Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 December 1771, £1, "Bear" vignette, Choice Crisp Extremely fine+ to About Uncirculated. Nice margins are all around, the signatures and serial number all vivid in red and brown ink. Choice brown ink signature notations and endorsements, along with the scarce printed stamp of "I € ASHE" as Treasurer on the otherwise blank reverse. A very pleasing, crisp example.
	652 North Carolina Currency: Magnificent $1/16 "Griffin" Vignette Start Price: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 April 2, 1776, $1/16, Choice Extremely Fine. Perhaps the Finest Known, if not one of the very top of the few known examples that approach anything better than Very Good for this denomination and issue. The note is exceedingly clean and fresh in appearance with remarkably sharply printed text and vignette, every tiny detail of this "Griffin" being sharp and distinct. Even the blank reverse side is clean and free of even the slightest trace of old notations or graffiti, as typically found on notes from this issue. One tiny trace of an old hinge removed from the top center of the reverse can be seen only under light. We predict the buyer of this note will never find a better specimen for upgrade purposes. The finest note we have ever offered of this denomination and worthy of a world record price. Examination is recommended to attain a full appreciation for its wonderful eye appeal.
	653 North Carolina Currency: Extraordinary "DON'T TREAD ON ME" Coiled Rattlesnake Vignette Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 April 2, 1776, $20, "DON'T TREAD ON ME" with "Coiled Rattlesnake" vignette, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A truly memorable example of the $20 design, being highest denomination of that entire 1776 North Carolina issue famous for its wonderful vignettes and a note truly enjoying one of the most patriotic of all Revolutionary War Era Patriotic mottos "DON'T TREAD ON ME." A very clean appearing note, extremely sharp in detail and specifically at the "Coiled Rattlesnake" vignette. All four signatures and the serial number are clearly readable. A great note for the Political, Revolutionary War or North Carolina collectors.
	654 North Carolina Currency: Rare Uncirculated $1/8 Note of 1778 Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 August 8, 1778, $1/8, "Union Of Hearts," Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Four full margins surround this very crisp note. The lowest denomination of the issue, this is typically found heavily circulated. Strong medium brown serial number, the signature lighter and fully readable. Clean and even in appearance, yet extremely scarce in any grade approaching CU.
	655 North Carolina Currency: Extremely Rare $600 Highest Denomination Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 May 10, 1780, $600, Extremely Fine. A truly remarkable example of this highest denomination and least printed quantity note from this issue. This impressive rarity has two large margins, one tight at left and the bottom which slightly touches into the outer border design at the bottom left. The note itself appears quite clean and pleasing on the face, the back being a bit more circulated. The medium brown signatures and serial number are clear and very easy to read. One of the finest example of this elusive and highly desirable $600 denomination that we recall having seen and thus an important opportunity to acquire a quality rarity missing from most collections.
	656 Pennsylvania Currency: Wonderful 20s March 20, 1771 Note Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 March 20, 1771, 20s, Plate A, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated+. A note which boasts the look and feel of being Crisp Uncirculated with a near Gem appearance. Printed in both red and black, only a ultra-faint horizontal fold which is barely perceptible keeps this note from CU. Every tiny detail of the printing is bold and vivid. The signatures and the serial number are in extremely fresh vibrant brown and red ink, further enhancing the overall appeal of this very pretty note. Rarely encountered in this quality.
	657 Pennsylvania Currency: Gem April 3, 1772 2s6d Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 April 3, 1772, 2s6d, Plate B, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A beautiful example having four excellent even margins on the face, strong black printing and vibrant bold brown signatures and serial number. Virtually Superb.
	658 Pennsylvania Currency: October 1, 1773, 50s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely example of this red a Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 October 1, 1773, 50s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely example of this red and black printed issue. Clean, bold text with nice brown signatures and serial number fully present.
	659 Pennsylvania Currency: Outstanding "Philadelphia Workhouse" Note Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 April 10, 1775, £5, Plate A, "Philadelphia Workhouse," Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A bold exceedingly crisp, well printed red and black specimen which even today retains a certain amount of embossing of the printer's typeset text into the paper. Four full margins enhance the eye appeal of the face combined with bold, rich red and brown signatures. An extremely popular issue due to the wonderful central vignette on the reverse of the Workhouse, also known as the Jail. Only a 50s and this £5 denomination comprise this entire major issue. A note certain to be treasured.
	660 Pennsylvania Currency: Superb October 25, 1775 15s Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 October 25, 1775, 15s, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. An outstanding, fresh clean and vibrant appearing note having remarkably bold printing and great looking red and brown ink signatures. Crisp as cardboard.
	661 Pennsylvania Currency: Gem April 25, 1776 30s Note Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 April 25, 1776, 30s, Plate A, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. An absolutely Superb appearing note from the face, as there are four full margins both face and back, bold black printed text, and excellent vivid red and brown signatures. Some faint scattered trivial tone near the reverse outer border design keeps our grade a conservative Gem.
	662 Pennsylvania Currency: 1777 "Middle-Ferry on Schuylkill" Issue Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 January 18, 1777, 6d, "Middle-Ferry on Schuylkill" Private Issue, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A perfect, clean and well printed remainder having two full and two super-jumbo margins at bottom and left. "Crisp as cardboard" and fully Gem or better.
	663 Pennsylvania Currency: Superb April 10, 1777 4d Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 April 10, 1777, 4d, Plate C, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. This example seems as clean, fresh and bold as the day it was printed. The paper is "crisp as cardboard" the signature and serial number vibrant and clear in both red and brown ink.
	664 Pennsylvania Currency: April 10, 1777, 6d, Plate A, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 April 10, 1777, 6d, Plate A, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note with excellent large margins all around both face and back, bold clear printing and a shocking bold red signature and serial number.
	665 Pennsylvania Currency: April 10, 1777, 6d, Plate A, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 April 10, 1777, 6d, Plate A, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This note retains a super-jumbo left sheet margin adding to its eye appeal. Well printed black text is enhanced by a bright, bold red signature and serial number.
	666 Pennsylvania Currency: April 10, 1777, 6s, Red & Black Text, Crisp About Extremely Fine. Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 April 10, 1777, 6s, Red & Black Text, Crisp About Extremely Fine.
	667 Pennsylvania Currency: April 10, 1777, 20s, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+. A clean, pleasing note Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 April 10, 1777, 20s, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine+. A clean, pleasing note with nice red and brown signatures.
	668 Pennsylvania Currency: Possible Unique "Remainder" of April 1781 Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 April 20, 1781, 2s6d, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. An exciting discovery note, one of which we have never previously encountered and very likely unique as such. This note appears nearly Choice CU from the face, there are four extremely wide, even margins allowing for the well printed black text to be sharp and distinct. There is no trace whatsoever, of there ever having been either a serial number or any signatures written on this note. A couple of folds and some circulation on the reverse prove that this note did make it into circulation as some point. In any event, a pleasing note in quite high quality from a rare, late issue. Certainly, it is an important piece for the Colonial rarity collectors as an exceptional "Remainder."
	669 Rhode Island Currency: Rare Issue of November 6, 1775 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 November 6, 1775, 20s, Choice Very Fine. A clean and pleasing looking note with scattered areas of surface wear from folding making some text a bit lighter in places. Signatures and serial number remain quite sharp and clear being in both red and brown ink. Notes from this issue are rarely encountered in grades above Good or so.
	670 Rhode Island Currency: Scarce Early 1777 Rhode Island Issue Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 May 22, 1777, $1/9, Extremely Fine. A very clean, evenly circulated example of this very scarce, smaller size issue. All text is clear and readable, the signature and serial number are quite clear, written in brown ink. Most of the borders have outer margins, the lower right corn tip is slightly rounded. A really unusual low denomination which, as such, typically would receive more heavy circulation. Notes in choice quality are often difficult to locate.
	671 Rhode Island Currency: May 22, 1777, $1/8, Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. A pleasing example Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 May 22, 1777, $1/8, Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. A pleasing example being even in circulation and tone, having four full even margins and clear text. Lower left corner tip nibbed, otherwise with a nice brown signature and serial number.
	672 Rhode Island Currency: May 1786, 6d, Jumbo Margins, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Bright, bold clean and Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 May 1786, 6d, Jumbo Margins, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Bright, bold clean and fresh with great eye appeal.
	673 Rhode Island Currency: Gem Jumbo Margin 1786 Note Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 May 1786, 6d, Jumbo Margins, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Excellent centering and eye appeal with bold signatures, some natural internal paper wrinkles as made, at bottom.
	674 Rhode Island Currency: May 1786, 9d, Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. A boldly printed Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 150.00 May 1786, 9d, Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. A boldly printed note with four nice large margins, strong red and brown signatures and nice eye appeal for the grade.
	675 Rhode Island Currency: Superb Jumbo Margin Note of May 1786 Start Price: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 May 1786, 20s, Jumbo Margins, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A beautiful, fresh note with a simply wonderful appearance enhanced with four huge surrounding margins.
	676 Rhode Island Currency: May 1786, 20s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note having excellent Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 May 1786, 20s, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A great looking note having excellent bold black text, clean unspotted paper and vivid red and brown signatures. Four near Jumbo margins add with excellent centering and eye appeal.
	677 South Carolina Currency: Exceptional Quality March 6, 1776 Rarity Start Price: 1,650.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 March 6, 1776, £2 5s, Choice Extremely Fine. An impressive high quality example of this highly elusive, red and black printed early South Carolina issue. Four full margins enhance the clear, sharp red and black text. Clean and fresh in appearance on the face, the blank back showing some circulation and some very trivial old fibrous reinforcement on the folds which is quite hard to see. Two excellent signatures and a bold brown serial number are quite nice and rare to find on any notes of this issue. Hebrew letters are incorporated into the top margin design and an anit-counterfieting device, as this note was printed in the shop of Francis Salvadore. He was an American patriot of Jewish heritage who died when he was sent on a mission to make Peace with the Indians by none other than George Washington.This note is certainly superior than the specimen in the 1975 Pine Tree Brown University Sale, Lot #1548, at $1,200 over a quarter century ago!
	678 South Carolina Currency: October 19, 1776, $2, "Tree" vignette, Very Fine. This note has four margi Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 October 19, 1776, $2, "Tree" vignette, Very Fine. This note has four margins, even medium tone and the signatures and serial number have faded and worn. The black printed text and vignette are clear. A scarce issue and denomination.
	679 South Carolina Currency: Gem $5 "Horse" of December 23, 1776 Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 December 23, 1776, $5, "Horse" vignette, Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A lovely example having four full, even margins and a very clean well printed appearance. One interesting aspect is the use of four Hebrew Letters of text used on the center portion of the reverse as added anti-counterfeiting devices. A remainder note, the signature of "J. Wakefield" in bold brown ink. An impressive looking Crisp note.
	680 South Carolina Currency: Impressive $20 "Bird Escaping Its Cage" Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 February 14, 1777, $20, "Bird Escaping Its Cage" vignette, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. A boldly printed note providing excellent detail to the text and important "Bird Escaping Its Cage" vignette at lower right.
	681 South Carolina Currency: Choice $30 "Man with Backpack" Note Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 February 14, 1777, $30, "Man with Backpack" vignette, Choice Extremely Fine. A very pleasing, clean example being fully signed in light to medium brown ink and having excellent bold black printing. Every detail of the vignette is clear and distinct.
	682 South Carolina Currency: Impressive $40 Denomination Rarity Start Price: 900.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 February 8, 1779, $40, Choice Crisp EF to About Uncirculated. An exceptionally clean bold appearing example of this lowest denomination of the issue, which is also the scarcest denomination to locate. Vignette on the reverse shows an Angel Blowing His Trumpet and Holding a book entitled, "ANNALS OF AMERICA." All signatures and serial number are present in light to medium brown ink, one light vertical centerfold keeps this note from grading Crisp Uncirculated. A highly important, premium quality example of this rare denomination.
	683 South Carolina Currency: Extremely Rare May 1, 1786 Issue Start Price: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 May 1, 1786, £3, Large Size Form, Very Choice Extremely Fine. An outstanding example of this exceedingly rare 1786 Charleston Issue, made payable to the State Treasury for "all Debts, Duties & Taxes, payable thereto in GOLD, or SILVER COIN, during the term of Five Years, from the first of May 1786, and is also secured by a Mortgage of Land, of three times or a deposit of GOLD, or SILVER PLATE, of double the value, in the Loan Office." "Plow in a field with a Farm House or small Town" vignette printed at lower left. Extremely dark bold black printed text and all designs make this a vivid and sharp appearing note with the eye appeal of virtually Crisp Uncirculated from the face. One old, well hidden and sealed 3" tear along the left border design has some thin fiber tape reinforcement on the otherwise blank reverse. A tiny corner tear of the lower left tip is the only other trivial item worth a mention on this great note. Two strong brown ink signatures of "T Jones" and "John Postell" sign at lower right as Commissioners. The Sculpter's name, "Abernethie" printed at the far left border as engraved into the original plate. A wonderful, very large size and impressive appearing note which measures nearly 5" tall x 6.75" wide. A blockbuster of a highlight for any important South Carolina or major Colonial Currency collection.
	684 Virginia Currency: July 17, 1775, 2s6d, Choice Extremely Fine. Quite pleasing for the grade with bo Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 July 17, 1775, 2s6d, Choice Extremely Fine. Quite pleasing for the grade with bold brown signature and serial number present, some old fiber reinforcement found along the vertical centerfold on the blank reverse.
	685 Virginia Currency: Impressive July 17, 1775 2s6d Note Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 July 17, 1775, 2s6d, Six Pence, Choice Extremely Fine. A really sharp, pleasing clean example having excellent bold eye appeal.
	686 Virginia Currency: Beautiful 20s or £1 Large Size "Ashby" Form Start Price: 720.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 July 17, 1775, 20s or £1, Large Size "Ashby" Bank Form, Choice Extremely Fine. A great looking example of this large size 5" x 6.75," (John) "Ashby Sculp." engraved, Virginia Bank note. All manuscript text and signatures remain clear and easily readable, being written in medium to dark brown ink. The printed black text and designs are sharp in detail and bold being on whole and very solid, quality hand made laid paper. The full, huge original margins remain intact and endorsed by Robert Carter Nicholas, as Treasurer, on the otherwise clean, blank back. One of the finest quality examples of this denomination we have ever offered and an important opportunity for the quality minded collectors.
	687 Virginia Currency: October 7, 1776, $6, Choice Extremely Fine. Bold and vivid in its black print Start Price: 165.00Estimate: 275.00 - 375.00 October 7, 1776, $6, Choice Extremely Fine. Bold and vivid in its black print and strong brown signatures. Some scattered small pieces of old, unneeded reinforcement paper and hinge traces on the blank verso. A very nice note.
	688 Virginia Currency: May 1777, $6, Choice Very Fine. A clean, evenly worn note with a nice pleasing a Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 May 1777, $6, Choice Very Fine. A clean, evenly worn note with a nice pleasing appearance for the grade.
	689 Virginia Currency: Outstanding May 5, 1777 $8 Note Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 May 5, 1777, $8, Choice EF to About Uncirculated. From the face of this note one would expect to call it a Gem CU. However, the fold on the blank verso and some trivial notations and signs of circulation show how the face has been protected. Exceptional vivid rich black printing remains as fresh as the day it was printed. bold brown signatures add to the eye appeal. A note worthy of the finest of collections.
	690 Virginia Currency: May 4, 1778, $10, Very Fine. A note having four full margins Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 May 4, 1778, $10, Very Fine. A note having four full margins, the upper right 1/4" corner tip having been restored. Signatures and serial number remain intact.
	691 Virginia Currency: $20 "Guaranteed By The United States" Issue Start Price: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,400.00 May 1, 1780, $20, "Guaranteed By The United States" Issue, Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This note has the eye appeal and appearance of being Gem CU, but has a light horizontal fold about 1" down, across the top. This was likely a result of an early sheet fold and not from any circulation, but we wish to remain conservative. The note is very bold in red and black print, is fully signed on both the face and back, with bold brown ink signatures, including the reverse guarantee. Low serial number 31. A beautiful fresh appearing example of this highest denomination of the issue.
	692 Virginia Currency: July 14, 1780, $80, Thin Rice Paper, Extremely Fine. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 July 14, 1780, $80, Thin Rice Paper, Extremely Fine. A high quality example having some internal separations within the rice paper itself, as well as some scattered small edge tears.
	693 Virginia Currency: Wonderful October 16, 1780 $50 Rice Paper Note Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 October 16, 1780, $50, Thin Rice Paper, With Printed Back, Choice EF to About Uncirculated. An extremely lovely example for a rice paper tissue thin note from this very scarce issue, having four large margins and clear sharp black printing. Some modest ink erosion in one brown ink signature at left, otherwise clean and by far above average.
	694 Virginia Currency: October 16, 1780, $100, Thin Rice Paper, Choice EF to About Uncirculated. Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 October 16, 1780, $100, Thin Rice Paper, Choice EF to About Uncirculated. An outstanding fresh clean note with nice black printing and vivid brown signatures surrounded by four full margins. Extremely rare to find a thin rice paper note in this high quality. Some trivial ink erosion separation to the paper on one signature, otherwise, this note is pristine for the grade.
	695 Virginia Currency: October 16, 1780, $300, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 October 16, 1780, $300, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. A wonderful bright clean well printed example being so rare to find on thin rice paper. Bold brown signatures and serial number enhance the eye appeal along with four full even margins. A great note which would be exceedingly difficult to locate in any finer grade.
	696 Virginia Currency: October 16, 1780, $400, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 October 16, 1780, $400, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. A wonderful bright clean well printed example being so rare to find on thin rice paper. Bold brown signatures and serial number enhance the eye appeal along with four full even margins. A great note which would be exceedingly difficult to locate in any finer grade.
	697 Virginia Currency: Impressive $500 Thin Rice Paper Note Start Price: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 October 16, 1780, $500, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine+. A wonderful, fresh clean and lovely example of this higher denomination. Four full, large even margins further enhance the exceptional eye appeal of this note. Some old light pencil notations and a tiny strip of clear tape, on the clean blank verso.
	698 Virginia Currency: October 16, 1780, $500, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 October 16, 1780, $500, Thin Rice Paper, Choice Extremely Fine or Better. A wonderful bright clean well printed example being so rare to find on thin rice paper. Bold brown signatures and serial number enhance the eye appeal along with four full even margins. Only a couple of scattered tiny ink spots and internal paper wrinkles, as made, are noted. A great note which would be exceedingly difficult to locate in any finer grade.
	699 Virginia Currency: October 16, 1780, $500, Thin Rice Paper, Very Fine. A well printed, nice looking Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 October 16, 1780, $500, Thin Rice Paper, Very Fine. A well printed, nice looking note having some tape reinforcement of the right signatures on the blank verso.
	700 Virginia Currency: Lovely March 1, 1781 $500 Note Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 March 1, 1781, $500, Crisp Choice About Uncirculated. We were torn between calling this note Fully CU, but having an old sheet fold seen only across the top edge of the blank reverse. Being conservative, we will go with our current grade. The paper remains extremely fresh, clean and bright white enhancing the bold black distinctive print. Brown signatures and serial number are present. A lovely premium quality example of this higher denomination.
	701 Virginia Currency: March 1, 1781, $250, Thin Rice Paper, Fine or better. A note having the eye appe Start Price: 75.00Estimate: 125.00 - 175.00 March 1, 1781, $250, Thin Rice Paper, Fine or better. A note having the eye appeal of near EF, but reinforced on the blank verso with some old fibrous tape along the horizontal centerfold and signature areas.
	702 Virginia Currency: Beautiful $50 Note Printed by "John Dunlap" Start Price: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 May 7, 1781, $50 or £15, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. A beautiful example being fresh, bold and clean in appearance with exceptional brown signatures and serial number and great eye appeal. One unneeded 1" piece of clear tape on the blank verso. A lovely note.
	703 Colonial Lottery: Superb New-London Meeting-house Lottery Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 June 16, 1787, New-London (CT.) Meeting-house Lottery, Superb Crisp Uncirculated. A magnificent example of this early Connecticut lottery. Full margins and indent present. Unimprovable in quality.
	704 Colonial Lottery: c. 1790, South Hadley Canal Lottery, Boston, (MA.), Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 c. 1790, South Hadley Canal Lottery, Boston, (MA.), Choice Crisp Uncirculated. A fresh, clean bright white ticket with sharp clear black printed text. A remainder, on high quality laid paper.
	705 Colonial Lottery: Rare "Schuylkill Canal Company" Lottery Start Price: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 May 18, 1795, State of Pennsylvania Authorized, "Schuylkill Canal Company," Lottery, Choice Extremely Fine. An important lottery used to raise money for this important waterway system. Signed twice, in brown ink, at bottom right as fully issued. A very scarce and historic lottery.
	706 Colonial Lottery: Baltimore, MD, Egerton & Bro., "100" Lottery Advertising Note, Choice Almost Uncir Start Price: 270.00Estimate: 450.00 - 650.00 Baltimore, MD, Egerton & Bro., "100" Lottery Advertising Note, Choice Almost Uncirculated. Vlack-1430. An ornate, two sided ad note for this lottery agent. Three women left, woman and ship at top center. The back is light blue with detailed text. Fine lithographic work by A. Hoen, Baltimore. A scarce ad note and particularly choice.
	707 Colonial Lottery: Philadelphia, PA. Volunteer's Orphan Institute, $2 Lottery Ticket, Choice Almost U Start Price: 210.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Philadelphia, PA. Volunteer's Orphan Institute, $2 Lottery Ticket, Choice Almost Uncirculated. A glorious looking, unissued lottery ticket with full stub at the left. Sweeping central vignette of the building with bustling activity in the fore. Light handling and touch of foxing on the lower right margin. A scarce, large size lottery ticket, most likely from the 1870's or so.
	708 Colonial Lottery: New York, NY, Mt. Florence Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Choice C Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 New York, NY, Mt. Florence Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Vlack-3065. A colorful, two sided ticket-advertising note in the size of a banknote. Plated in the new Vlack reference. The face tint is light orange with a Washington vignette center. The back is purple with detailed text. Engraved date of August, 1871.
	709 Colonial Lottery: New York, NY, Mt. Florence Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Extremel Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 New York, NY, Mt. Florence Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Extremely Fine. Vlack-3070. Two sided ticket-advertising note dated August, 1871. This example has a green back and is also plated in the new advertising note reference by Bob Vlack. Some petty back repairs, but a handsome face appearance.
	710 Colonial Lottery: Danbury, CT, Wooster House Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Extremel Start Price: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 Danbury, CT, Wooster House Prize Estate and Cash Fund, $1 Lottery Ticket, Extremely Fine/Very Fine. Vlack-1065. A scarce Connecticut lottery ticket-advertising note dated February, 1872. The face tint is light orange and the back is deep green. The back is slightly soiled, but the face is quite handsome.
	711 Fiscal Paper: Bank of the United States, 1800 Dated Form, For Remittance For Interest on American St Start Price: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Bank of the United States, 1800 Dated Form, For Remittance For Interest on American Stock, Very Fine. Quarto sized form, fully issued and signed by John Baring. A partially printed form from Bishopsgate Street in London. Wax seal, with a hole where unfolded from it's free franking. An interesting Baring Brothers related document.
	712 Fiscal Paper: (PANAMA CANAL), Original 1880 Panama Canal Bond Certificate. Interest Bearing Bond C Start Price: 105.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 (PANAMA CANAL), Original 1880 Panama Canal Bond Certificate. Interest Bearing Bond Certificate with a face value of 500 French Francs, from the "Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interoceanique de Panama," 1880, 7.25" x 15.75", irregularly shaped, being indented at left, Extremely Fine. Similar to that pictured, printed in blue ink on white paper. This was the first attempt to build a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, which, if successful, would have eliminated the need to travel completely around South America in order to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans and vice versa. After much struggle and misery, the Panama Canal was finally opened in 1915. This bond has many of the interest coupons still attached (the previous 15 or so were clipped off and redeemed). Official Panama Canal stamps and cancellations appear in the 3rd and 4th disbursement areas; the first and second areas also appear to have been clipped off. All in all, this is a very attractive and interesting certificate, and one which would make a nice display and conversation piece.
	713 Encased Postage Stamps: Lustrous 1¢ "Ayer's Sarsaparilla" Start Price: 480.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 EP-4a, HB-28, S-13, 1¢, AYER'S SARSAPARILLA, Medium Letters, Choice About New. A very bold, attractive specimen. The stamp is very well centered and bright blue in color. The mica is very clear with only light even surface wear showing, otherwise clear and unbroken. The case is outstanding in having virtually 100% of its original, lightly toned golden coloration blazing with luster both obverse and reverse. There is only the very slightest hint of any actual circulation having taken place, hence our conservative overall grade. A wonderful, topnotch piece.