December 6th Auction of Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana 2009 Dec 06 (UTC-8 : PST)

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	1 1816 First Edition Book on Benedict Arnold+NY Map Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Autographs1816 First Edition Book on Benedict Arnold With NY Map (BENEDICT ARNOLD). Infamous American Revolutionary War Major General who committed Treason. 1816-Dated, First Edition Book, entitled: "Complot d'Arnold et de Sir Henry Clinton, Contre les États-Unis d'Amérique et Contre le Général Washington. Septembre 1780," by Marquis de Barbé-Marbois, François; Publisher: Chez P. Didot, Paris, Choice Very Fine. This book is an important study of the treason of Benedict Arnold by the Secretary of the French Legation at Philadelphia during the American Revolution. (4), xliv, 184 pages, Two Engraved Portraits, plus a the Frontis Map of the Hudson River, New York, measuring 7.75" x 5", original period calf-backed boards, spine gilt, red leather spine label. Light wear at the extremities and overall this is a very good, clean copy. Howes B114. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	2 1786 Manuscript Document Signed CHARLES BIDDLE Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 245.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 AutographsCharles Biddle Signed Pay Order for Food For "Natives of China and India" CHARLES BIDDLE. August 9, 1786, Manuscript Document Signed by Charles Biddle, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Very Fine. Charles Biddle signs this historic Pay order as Vice-President of The Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. This one-page, fine-laid paper document measures 6.5" x 7.75" and is also signed by John Nicholson. It is addressed to David Rittenhouse, Treasurer, for "beef furnished... to a number of the Natives of China and India..." Charles Biddle (1745-1821), Pennsylvania statesman, served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania (October 10, 1785 - October 31, 1787), trustee of the University of Pennsylvania. John Nicholson was a land speculator, financier, entrepreneur and commercial genius able, until almost the end, to hold off creditors. He and Robert Morris also developed some raw acreage along the Potomac - Washington, D.C. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	3 JOHN MILTON BRANNAN, Scarce Signature Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 AutographsScarce Signature "J. M. Brannan - Brig Genl - U S Vol." JOHN MILTON BRANNAN (1819-1892). Union Civil War General, who was with the 1st Light Artillery and Major Anderson at Fort Sumter, also Seminole War, Mexican War and West Point graduate. Small Clipped Signature with Rank, "J. M. Brannan - Brig Genl - U S Vol.," no date, written in bold brown ink on a 1.25" x 3.5" white wove period paper that is backed on card, Very Fine. This is a very scarce signature, missing in most Civil War autograph collections. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	4 Autograph Letter Signed, JOHN BROWN, 1851 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 AutographsAbolitionist John Brown And His Son John Brown Jr. JOHN BROWN, Abolitionist Leader who sought to start an armed Slave rebellion. March 24, 1851, portion of an Autograph Letter Signed, "Your Affectionate Father, John Brown", 3.5" x 3.5," with notation below "Autograph of John Brown from letter addressed to John Brown Jr. March 24th, 1851 [signed] J. B. Jr.," Choice Near Mint. An impressive association piece, with Brown's signature and his son's signature on the bottom corner of a letter from father to son, which has been pasted to the blank front flyleaf of a First Edition of Stephen Vincent Benet's novel in verse, "John Brown's Body." This letter fragment has been neatly trimmed, having the original letter folds, and some light glue stains in the corners, and otherwise is in excellent condition, no doubt protected for many decades by the book. The 377 page book, with black, cloth boards, measuring 8.5" x 6," was published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, New York in 1928, and is marked "First Edition." The bookplate of Otto Orren Fisher is attached inside the front cover, and there is a short pencil notation above it noting that this is a first edition and has the Brown autographs. Protected by a mylar covering, this book has bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, and otherwise in is in perfect condition, though lacking a dust jacket. John Brown (1800-1859) was one of the most defining figures in American history. Brown's activities - culminating in the raid on Harper's Ferry - have long been debated as either the butchery of a madman or the zealous labors of a passionate abolitionist. While credited or blamed for being one of the dominoes that tumbled to start the Civil War, few remember that his capture was orchestrated by Col. Robert E. Lee. Like his other brothers, John Brown Jr., though supportive of his father's anti-slavery activities, refused to take part in the Harper's Ferry Raid. Following his father's execution, John Jr., worked tirelessly to defend his father's character against public criticism. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	5 WILLIAM BURNET Signed Document from 1724 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Autographs1724 William Burnet Signature as Governor of New York WILLIAM BURNET, Royal Governor of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Document Signed (twice), as Governor of New York, 12.25" by 7.5" tipped into a slightly larger sheet, New York, April 28, 1724. A smattering of tiny almost imperceptible pinpricks at top, otherwise Choice Very Fine condition. Burnet's first signature, measuring 2.5" by 1", attests that three men witnessed John Theobald, deceased, sign his Last Will and Testament; the second signature, only slightly smaller, certifies that the Executers named in said Will have taken the Oath of Administration. An exceptionally handsome document. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	6 PETER CHESTER, Exceedingly Rare 1776-Dated Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 AutographsExceedingly Rare 1776-Dated "West Florida" Document PETER CHESTER, West Florida Territorial Governor, 1770 to May 9, 1781. September 5, 1776-Dated, West Florida, Partially-Printed Document Signed "Peter Chester," Fine. This document was sub-headed "To Elias Durnford Esquire Surveyor General," being meant to measure out 200 acres for Charles Thompson in the Province of West Florida. It measures 12" x 7.5" with its original wax and paper Official Seal in the upper left. There are some small outer edge chips and it is overall relatively clean and well written on period laid paper with a large British Crown watermark at center. Includes a separate hand-scribed Surveyors Map, showing Thompson's land and the surrounding plots, measuring 8"x 6.5" on fine laid period paper. Accompanied by a printout of Florida British Territorial Governors and further associated historical information. (3 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	7 HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY, American Artist, Drawing Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsImage of an Original Pencil Drawing of President Calvin Coolidge Hand Signed By "Howard Chandler Christy" HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (1873-1952), Famous American Artist, who also made the patriotic "Uncle Sam" illustrated WW I and WW II poster art. February 1924-Dated, high quality Printed Image of his famous original pencil drawing of President Calvin Coolidge, accomplished by Howard Chandler Christy, with this example being Personalized and Signed in ink, "Sincerely from Howard Chandler Christy," Choice Mint. This is an extremely scarce item, marked "WHITE HOUSE" with the artists name and the dated of Feb. 1924 within the print image, when Christy did a fantastic drawing of the President, shown seated in a heavy arm chair and looking stern. It is professionally double matted with a fabric finish of high quality, overall measures about 18" x 14" the central image of Coolidge itself measures a huge 13" x 9" and is most handsome, being in perfect Mint condition. In 1915, Christy had returned once again to New York City and soon took up portrait painting. His portrait subjects included President Coolidge, Eddie Rickenbacker, Douglas MacArthur, Amelia Earhart, Herbert Hoover, and Benito Mussolini. Later in life Christy began painting large historical works. He was commissioned in 1945 by the state of Ohio to paint "The Signing of the Treaty of Greene Ville," which today hangs in the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. His most famous of these large compositions, "The Signing of the Constitution of the United States" is located above the grand staircase in The Capitol in Washington DC. The Coolidge Library has one on display. This is a museum quality, historical piece. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	8 JOHN CLARK- Georgia Lottery Land Grant - Signed Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsRare 1821 State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant of "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians" JOHN CLARK (1766-1832). American Patriot and Georgia militia soldier in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Captain by age 16, later rose to the rank of Major General, served in the Georgia House of Representatives prior to being elected to consecutive two-year terms as Governor from 1820 to 1824. February, 1822 -Dated, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant, with Attached Seal, Fine. This original, Partially-Printed, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant, 2 pages, approximately 11" x 8" and is string bound with a 2.25" diameter official "State of Georgia" embossed partial Beeswax Seal attached. The first page has a hand-drawn surveyor's maps of "Tract No. 90" in Henry County, dated September 1, 1821. It being drawn in the Lottery by a Miles Young of Greene County, Georgia. The second page is Signed by John Clark (Governor of Georgia, 1819-1824) granting 202-1/2 acres of "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians," to Mr. Young and is dated February, 1822. There are period ink inscriptions verso, with overall expected tone, foxing and creases. During his tenure as Governor of Georgia, Clark oversaw the Treaty of 1821, which opened the Creek Indian lands between the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers for settlement. His repeated attempts to gain more land from the Creeks earned him the name "E-cun-naw-au-po-po-hau," which translates as "always asking for land." In fact, the greater portion of the value of this rare document is related to it's being part of the land lottery and of the more historic fact of being, "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians." The first we have seen and offered. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	9 GEORGE CLARKE, Signed Document 1726 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Autographs1726 New York Governor George Clarke Administers An "Oath" GEORGE CLARKE, Colonial Governor of New York. Rare Autograph Document Signed, 1 page, 6" by 8", Queen's County, New York, February 8, 1726. In Choice Very Fine. By virtue of the power and authority vested in him by His Excellency the Governor, Clarke writes that he has "administered the Oath of Administration to Sarah Cornwall" for the estate of her deceased husband Richard. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	10 MATTHEW CLARKSON Signed Revolutionary War Letter Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Autographs1782 Revolutionary "War Office" Autograph Letter Signed MATTHEW CLARKSON, American Revolutionary War Soldier; Assistant to Sec. of War Benjamin Lincoln; New York State Politician & Philanthropist. Jan. 29, 1782, Revolutionary War-Date, Autograph Letter Signed, "M. Clarkson," as the Assistant to the Secretary of War [Benjamin Lincoln], 1 page, 9" x 7.25", "War Office" [Philadelphia], PA, Choice Very Fine. This original letter was written to the Governor of Georgia, informing him of, "...a Resolution of Congress of the 18th December last respecting the units to be raised by the several States for filling up their Quotas against the ensuing Campaign..." There are a few creases, a small old paperclip stain at top and the small left marginal loss from the opening of this letter does not affect any text, and it is otherwise very nice, easy to read and very well written. Matthew Clarkson (1758-1825) was an American Revolutionary War soldier and a politician in New York State. In 1779 he was appointed aide to Gen. Benjamin Lincoln through the personal request of the President of Congress, John Jay. When Lincoln became Secretary of War, Clarkson acted as his assistant. After the war he was a major-general of the state militia, served ni both branches of the legislature, and was candidate of the Federal Party for U.S. Senator. He was president of the Bank of New York, promoted the free-school system, and was associated with the founding of nearly all the early philanthropic societies of New York City. The town of Clarkson in Western New York was named after him. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	11 GROVER CLEVELAND, Letter Signed as President Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsLetter of State Signed by President Grover Cleveland GROVER CLEVELAND, (1837-1908). October 15, 1894, Manuscript Document Signed, Grover Cleveland, as President, in Washington, two pages, 10.375" x 14", About Extremely Fine. The document, a Letter of State from President Cleveland to His Excellency Andres A. Caceres, Constitutional President of the Republic of Peru," reads, in part: " ...In congratulating you on your election, I take pleasure in assuring you of the constant purpose I hold to omit no effort on my part which may tend to strengthen and draw closer the friendly ties which have so long and happily united the two Republics ... May God have you always in His wise keeping ..." A two-time President of Peru, Andres Caceres is considered a national Peruvian hero for leading the resistance to Chilean occupation during the War of the Pacific, during which conflict he fought as a General in the Peruvian Army. Usual folds. Andres Caceres, two-time President of Peru, is considered a national Peruvian hero for leading the resistance to Chilean occupation during the War of the Pacific, during which conflict he fought as a General in the Peruvian Army. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	12 Autograph Letter Signed GEORGE CLYMER 1796 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsSigner George Clymer Autograph Signed Letter GEORGE CLYMER, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution from Pennsylvania. January 6, 1796, Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo Clymer" in brown ink on the second page of a letter with integral address leaf, Philadelphia, PA, Very Fine. Measuring 8" x 6.25" this letter is addressed to "John Shippen Esq., West Chester, Pennsylvania" and reads, in part: "...Hearing nothing to the contrary I did not know that Cross's plantation had been already sold under the execution until his son called upon me a day or two ago with a small payment, requesting further time, alleging that a few weeks more would afford him the means of raising, from the sale of a portion of the land a sufficiency to satisfy the whole debt. This appeared so reasonable that I gave him an expectation, without an absolute promise, of a compliance with his request. He may be mean to deceive me for any thing I know but even this would be better than I had to do any thing that would bear the appearance of hardship. I would therefore wish to have the sale suspended for a month or ten weeks. By that time we shall know whether the expectation he has raised is to be valued... If not, after waiting so many years, I think no one can accuse me of too great haste in ordering the sale..." A few small edge tears in the margin, and absence near the wax seal, not affecting the signature or text. Some slight stains, else very fine. Clymer was an ardent patriot for whom signing the Declaration of Independence fulfilled "his dearest wish." He worked tirelessly during the Revolution, serving in the Continental Congress (1776-78, 1780-83), and on the War and Treasury Boards. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	13 GEORGE CLYMER, 1791-Dated, Autographed Document Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 AutographsAmerican Founding Father Who Signed Both The Declaration of Independence & United States Constitution GEORGE CLYMER (1739-1813). American Politician and Founding Father, Signatory of Both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. May 19, 1791-Dated, Autographed Document Signed, "Geo.(rge) Clymer," one page, 5.2" x 2" being a Check draft, sent to the "Cashier of Bank," Very Fine. This document reading, "Cashier of Bank - Pay George Miller or bearer Thirteen dollars,- Geo. Clymer." Signed at the conclusion by Clymer, with three bank cut cancellations, one through a portion of signature which is quite bold and nicely written, measuring a large 2' long. George Clymer was an American patriot and leader in the demonstrations in Philadelphia resulting from the Tea Act and the Stamp Act. He became a member of the Philadelphia Committee of Safety in 1773, and was elected to the Continental Congress 1776-1780. He served ably on several committees during his first congressional term and was sent to inspect the northern army on behalf of Congress in the fall of 1776. When Congress fled Philadelphia in the face of Sir Henry Clinton's threatened occupation, Clymer stayed behind with George Walton and Robert Morris. The British made a special point in destroying Clymer's country home in Chester County following the Battle of Brandywine. He resigned from Congress in 1777, and in 1780 was elected to a seat in the Pennsylvania Legislature. In 1782, he was sent on a tour of the southern states in a vain attempt to get the legislatures to pay up on subscriptions due to the central government. He was reelected to the Pennsylvania legislature in 1784, and represented his state at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. He was elected to the first U.S. Congress in 1789. Clymer shared the responsibility of being treasurer of the Continental Congress with Michael Hillegas, the first Treasurer of the United States. He was the first president of the Philadelphia Bank, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and vice-president of the Philadelphia Agricultural Society. When Congress passed a bill imposing a duty on spirits distilled in the United States in 1791, Clymer was placed as head of the excise department, in the state of Pennsylvania. He was also one of the commissioners to negotiate a treaty with the Creek Indian confederacy at Coleraine, Georgia on June 29, 1796. He is considered the benefactor of Indiana Borough, as it was he who donated the property for a county seat in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. Clymer died on January 24, 1813, and was buried at the Friends Burying Ground in Trenton, New Jersey. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	14 CALVIN COOLIDGE, Typed Letter Signed, 1919 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 130.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 AutographsCALVIN COOLIDGE. Typed Letter Signed, "Calvin Coolidge", as Governor of Massachusetts, June 3, 1919, Boston, 10.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. To J. Walter Mullen, appointing him "as a delegate to represent...Massachusetts at the convention of the American Federation of Labor, to be held...at Atlantic City, N.J." Boldly signed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	15 PETER COOPER, Autograph Memo Signed Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 AutographsPeter Cooper's Philosophical Statement PETER COOPER, American Industrialist and Inventor. Autograph Memo Signed, "Peter Cooper," on pale blue lined paper, no date, 6.5" x 7," Choice Extremely Fine. Peter Cooper's bold signature on this memo is 4.25" long and 2" tall. This handwritten and signed "memo" a philosophical statement which doesn't seem to be addressed to anyone in particular, reads: "Mankind will impose these conditions in proportion, as they come to know, that, what a man soweth that must he also reap, Some where, Some how, and at Some time, And that the Operation Laws so wise and good, that they will never require to be altered, amended or revoked." Peter Cooper (1791-1883) was an industrialist and the inventor of the first steam powered railroad locomotive in America (called the Tom Thumb). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	16 JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY, Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 3,500.00 AutographsImportant John Singleton Copley Autograph Letter JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY, Famous Colonial Era Historic Painter and Artist. December 29, 1794, Autograph Letter, "Mr. Copley" (third person) completely in his hand, 1 page, 9" x 7.25", together with its original mailing envelope, Choice Very Fine. Boldly written in brown ink, this letter was likely written while Copley was living in London. It is addressed to "Mr. (John) Thane - Panton Street - Hay Market" (the noted art dealer, engraver and antiquarian). Here Copley writes asking for several portraits, which he needs to aid in his work on a major painting. Copley was preparing one of his historic canvases which incorporated images of several or numerous individuals. Copley also asks permission for Thane to make a print from one of his portraits. He writes, in full: "Mr. Copley presents compliments to Mr. Thane. Shall be much obliged to him for the portraits of Sir Henry Kingsby, Sir Benjn. Rudyard, Sir Henry Deering, and Francis Rowse. Mr. C - is now finishing that part of his picture and will soon return the above portraits to Mr. Thane - Mr. C - will not neglect the portrait of Sir H. Venn, he expects soon to see Lady Darlington and will certainly ask permission for Mr. Thane to make a print from it. Dec. 29, 94." This original Autograph Letter has important and interesting content. It illustrates how Copley was able to paint his famous historical scenes with such superb and correct accuracy in his portraits, of individuals who had already either dispersed or perhaps died. John Singleton Copley's letters are among the rarest of major American artists. John Singleton Copley (1737-1815), a Bostonian by birth, had achieved great success as a portraitist while still in his teens. He began to send paintings to England for exhibition and to correspond with Benjamin West while he was still young. West and others urged him to go to London, but it was not until 1774, when Loyalist family connections began to make Copley's life difficult, that he left Boston. In England he continued to paint portraits, but also began to make historical paintings, a genre which Benjamin West and others had made fashionable. Such paintings usually included significant individuals who were not necessarily still living. Thane was one of the major British suppliers of engraved portraits in his day, and it would have been natural for Copley to turn to him as a source for images of important people who could not be painted from life. John Singleton Copley was very successful during his lifetime, but, as has been the case with so many artistic trail-blazers, his real significance was not appreciated until later. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	17 Important 1725 Colonial America Religous Conflict Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsImportant Content 1725 Colonial American Religous Conflict REVEREND TIMOTHY CUTLER. (May 31, 1684 – August 17, 1765) American Episcopal Clergyman and Rector of Yale College. August 25,1725-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "Timothy Cutler," written to Governor William Dummer of Massachusetts-Bay, About Fine. This letter is single sheet, two sided, 8" x 11" with ink being readable and somewhat mostly light, interesting historic content and is fairly clear in reading. There is a small 2" tear in left margin, standard letter folds, overall being still in good condition. In this original letter he has states that, according to his office with the divine Church of England, he did preach a sermon at Scituate (Massachusetts) on "July 28th past .... a letter in the Boston News dated November 1725 declared falsehoods and untruths about the overzealous doctrine to promote Presbytes and destroy substantials in Religion..... the information printed in the Boston Gazette was printed without knowledge or order...". Cutler then goes into detail that he was invited to preach at Scituate, as they had no minister "...seven men showed up, three were strangers.... the following morning, two of the strangers followed him to the next town in an unsulted manner..... the next morning there were too many people attending to preach in the great hall...." they requested that a Lt. Dammen, a man of high standing, but not chosen of the Church of England, preach the services. The crowd followed him to the meeting house and found the doors open, and followed him in. There were 90 persons who attended him in this house, 40 of whom claimed to be married and of ardent behaviour..... Cutler then requests of the Governor that he protect the ministers of the Church of England, and that only properly ordained ministers be allowed to preach..... (signed) Timothy Cutler. Deane, in the History of Scituate, records that the invitation to Rev. Dr. Timothy Cutler was extended by Lieutenant Damon, whose relations with the Reverend Mr. Bourn, of the North Meeting House where the service was held, were not harmonious, and that possession of the Meeting House for that purpose was taken without the consent of the proper authority. (History of Scituate by Samuel Deane, Boston, 1831 on page 35.) Criticism and opposition were provoked, and an account of the service in the "Boston Gazette," referring to the number and respectability of the audience, drew forth a statement by a Scituate gentleman to the " Boston News Letter " denying that any of the principal inhabitants of the town had invited the Doctor, and declaring " that only three men of Scituate, a number of disappointed men from neighboring towns, and about forty school boys were present." Dr. Cutler, always firm and zealous in asserting and maintaining the dignity of his church, addressed to the Council, a memorial (See Council Records, September 2. 1725) complaining of a notice in No. 1170 of the News Letter, "published by authority," which in this connection remarked sarcastically. "However by the way, this shows the Doctor's fervent zeal and indefatigable pains to make proselytes to ye cause, and promote ceremonies by destroying substantials in religion." He therefore prayed that, "Such reparation may be made to the character and protection afforded by the Church of England in this, as well as in all other instances." The newspaper, in consequence, received a rebuke from the Governor of Massachusetts-Bay and its governing Council on the ground that its action was presumptuous and meddlesome, and it was required to discontinue the words, "Published by Authority" from its heading. Timothy Cutler (May 31, 1684 – August 17, 1765) was an American Episcopal clergyman and rector of Yale College. When seventeen years old, Cutler graduated from Harvard College, and on January 11, 1709/10, having come from Massachusetts to Connecticut with the recommendation of being "one of the best preachers both colonies afforded", he was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church in Stratford.On March 21, 1710/11, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. Samuel Andrew of Milford, Connecticut, then acting rector of Yale College. Cutler served his parish acceptably until March 1718/19 when, conditions at Yale College calling imperatively for a resident rector, he undertook that office at the request of the trustees, his appointment being formally approved in September After a visit to London, where he was ordained by the Bishop of Norwich in March 1723, and received the degree of D.D. from both Oxford University and Cambridge University, Cutler became rector of the newly formed Christ Church, Boston. Here he remained until his death, one of the leading Episcopal clergymen of New England, full of polemic spirit, venerated for his learning, but too haughty in manner to be popular. He founded the church at Dedham and took care of Christ Church, Braintree. He was a high Tory, intolerant of Dissenters, and a militant defender of the rights of his fellow believers Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	18 1781, Letter from Lt. Col. Henry Dearborn Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Autographs1781 Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed by Henry Dearborn "QM" Supplying Continental Soldiers Provisions Returning From The Battle of Yorktown HENRY DEARBORN, Revolutionary War Military Officer and Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. November 13, 1781-Dated docket, Historic Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Dearborn, Lt. Col.(onel) QM" (Quartermaster of the Continental Army), 1 page, 12.5" x 8," Very Good with reinforcements on reverse. This original letter was fully written by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Dearborn, while in his capacity as General George Washington's Quartermaster. It is addressed to Colonel Henry Hollingsworth, concerning the Continental Army's need for cattle and forage on their return from the historic Yorktown Campaign. This historic Wartime letter has a 1" hole from the corresponding wax seal tear when opened and fold separations which have been reinforced on the blank reverse side and around the outer edges with large strips of off-white 3/4" wide, cloth tape and sold as is as such. Some paper loss is noted at the very top, which has removed most of the date area. However, the date is clearly and boldly written on the docketing, found on the additional side flap from the mailing of this letter. There is some typical, expected light tone and a .5" tear in the lower right corner in the signature. Henry Dearborn's bold 2" long signature (3.5" with adding his rank) is at the bottom right of this letter. It reads, in full: "Sir - The Army (which I expect will be at this place within two or three days, at farthest) on its arrival will be in want of provision, forrage, & teams. - being informed that those matters are under your direction as an officer of this State, have no doubt but you will take the necessary measures for furnishing those supplies. - I think one hundred & fifty beef cattle will be necessary to drive on with the Army when it marches from hence, which expect will be within three or four days. The quantity of forrage Col. Yates has requested of you I imagine will be sufficient, short feed is of great importance to us. - thirty four horse teams at least will be wanted, & if they are not procured by you or Col. Yates, we shall be under the disagreeable necessity of making use of the authority of the Army for procuring them, which will perhaps distress many of those individuals which have contributed their full proportion to us and the support of the Army, whilst others that have done very little, go free; - not doubting but that you will make every action in your power to furnish the above mentioned articles. - - - I am with great respect your Obedient, Humble Servant H. Dearborn Lt. Col. DQM P.S. 20 waggon loads of straw will be absolutely necessary for the horses... HD" Even being in this worn and reinforced condition which appears quite decent and should have some restoration, this letter is valuable and very historic. The interesting content of this 1781 Revolutionary War Letter signed by one of George Washington's most trusted officers, just after the Battle of YorkTown, that caused the greatest British surrender and won the Revolutionary War for America. On October 19th 1781, the Battle of Yorktown surrender papers were signed by British General Cornwallis and Thomas Symonds (the most senior British naval officer present). They officially surrendered over 7,000 British troops who then became prisoners of the American forces. Henry Dearborn had a long military career, fighting at Ticonderoga, Freeman's Farm and Saratoga. He joined George Washington's main army at Valley Forge as a Lieutenant Colonel, where he spent the winter of 1777–1778. Dearborn also commanded the ill fated American attempt to capture Canada during the War of 1812. Col. Christopher P. Yates Quartermaster, of Schenectady, NY was promoted to Major in the Continental Army in 1781. He served under Col. Gerritt Lansing of Albany, NY and the unit fought at Yorktown under the command of Alexander Hamilton. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	19 1804 Secretary of War HENRY DEARBORN Letter Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Autographs1804 Secretary of War Henry Dearborn Letter on Military Affairs With Integral Free Frank HENRY DEARBORN, Revolutionary War Military Officer and Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. March 31, 1804, Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Dearborn," 1 page (plus integral address page), 9.75" x 8," Choice Very Fine. Addressed to William Linnard, the Military Agent at Philadelphia, Secretary of War Dearborn advises him that commanding officers will be directed to ship arms which can not be repaired on site, to Linnard in Philadelphia, and also that damaged clothing mentioned in an earlier letter, should be shipped to New Orleans for sale there. Docketing on the address page adds that the damaged clothing was at Fort Adams (Newport, Rhode Island). This letter concludes with Dearborn's clear 2.5" signature. The Secretary of War has also placed a free frank signature on the address page. A nice looking letter, lightly age toned, with some loss of paper on the address page (not affecting any content) where the wax seal tore out when the letter was opened. From the Dr. John Robertson Collection and Exhibit of American Stampless Covers. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	20 HENRY DEARBORN Letter to William Few, 1806-Dated Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 AutographsHenry Dearborn Letter to Georgia Constitution Signer William Few HENRY DEARBORN. Secretary of War Under Thomas Jefferson, Revolutionary War General under George Washington. December 26th, 1806-Dated, Manuscript Letter Signed, "H.(enry) Dearborn," three-page letter, from Washington (DC), 10" tall x 8" wide, with integral mailing envelope, Fine. Henry Dearborn addresses William Few (of Georgia) now the Commissioner of Loans for New York, in this elaborate correspondence, clarifying rates for military pensioners, boldly signed by Henry Dearborn as Secretary of War. This rare letter remains in very good condition having some expected light toning, scattered spotting, typical folds, a few minor tears, wax seal partially torn, with some old hinge residue along one edge. All in all, this desirable signed letter remains very presentable. This letter's recipient, William Few was a Signer of the U.S. Constitution from Georgia and a Founding Father of the United States. At the urging of his wife, a native New Yorker, Few left Georgia in 1799 and moved to Manhattan. There, he embarked on yet another career of public service, while supporting his family through banking and the occasional practice of law. His new neighbors promptly elected him to represent them in the New York State Assembly and later as a city alderman. He also served for nine years as New York's inspector of prisons and one year as a federal commissioner of loans before finally retiring to his country home in Dutchess County, New York. Henry Dearborn was a noted U.S. Army officer during the Revolutionary War and a politician. Dearborn took an active role in some of the major engagements of the Revolution, including the battles of Lexington (1775), Concord (1775), Bunker Hill (1776), Saratoga (1777), and Yorktown (1781), rising in rank to lieutenant colonel. Dearborn was appointed secretary of war by President Thomas Jefferson in 1801, and he ordered the establishment of Fort Dearborn at "Chikago" in 1803 [site of present day Chicago]. President James Madison appointed Dearborn senior major general of the U.S. Army in 1812, but he lacked knowledge of military strategy and his leadership during the War of 1812 was largely ineffective. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	21 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, (1843) Peter Force Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 13,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 20,000.00 AutographsPeter Force's Rice Paper "Declaration of Independence" DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. (1843) Peter Force Printing, From the Original W.J. Stone Plate. Rice Paper. Choice Near Mint. This is a highly important opportunity to obtain one of the best, and earliest, original copies of one of America's greatest documents. This beautiful rice paper copy of The Declaration of Independence, measuring its full 29" x 25.5" size with its full outer margins. It is one of the nicest we've ever seen or handled and is removed from its book for display. Slight creases in the rice paper from its original folded position within the book, which attests to its full authenticity. This is an impressive and very clean specimen, ready for framing and prominent display. The highest price we've achieved for a similar Peter Force W.J. Stone copy, not within the book was $25,875 in our February 9, 2002 sale, lot 72. In our April 2003 sale, we sold another copy (still folded in the book) for $19,200. and yet another in October 2003, selling at $20,125. In our October 22, 2005 sale, we sold another for $21,500. and in our August 26, 2006 sale, we sold lot 21 at $27,562. In 1843, Peter Force used the original Stone copper-plate to print additional copies of the Declaration of Independence on rice paper for inclusion in Volume I of his multi-volume book, "American Archives". Congress authorized up to 1500 copies of that book to be printed, but subscriptions fell far short of that number. The actual number of copies printed is unknown, with estimates ranging from about 500 copies to upwards of 1,000 copies. All examples of the rice paper Declaration were folded for insertion in the inside front cover of Volume I of the Fifth Series, but today, most have been removed. It is not known how many of the rice paper copies could have survived. Speculation suggests estimates of fewer than half of this printing have survived, in varying states of preservation. The Stone and Force copies represent a double-edged sword. Certainly, they allowed additional people and institutions to obtain an identical facsimile of this most beloved of all historic American documents, but Stone's Wet-Ink transfer process contributed to the deterioration of the original signed copy of the Declaration. Parchment does not respond well to water. The unfortunate result is that the Declaration of Independence, now on display in Washington, DC, is a rather sad-looking, faded document. Conversely, the Stone and Force printings that have survived are much nicer in appearance and they generally retain the fresh appearance with which the original was once endowed. This beautiful, well printed and exceptionally clean example should certainly hammer within or higher than our conservative estimate range. In 1823, Congress authorized the production of facsimile copies of the Declaration of Independence. Previous writers have claimed that this was done because the document was deteriorating rapidly, but another reason may have been the demand for copies of the document by some of the aging surviving original signers and others. John Quincy Adams, then Secretary of State, oversaw the project. Noted engraver, William J. Stone, was commissioned to use a new Wet-Ink transfer process to create a copper-plate from which facsimile copies could then be made. By wetting the original document, some of the original ink was transferred to the copper-plate, which was then used for printing. Stone printed 201 copies on parchment (or vellum, the same type of material on which the original was handwritten). He kept one for himself (this copy now resides in the Smithsonian), and other copies were distributed to Thomas Jefferson, President James Monroe, members of Congress, surviving original Signers, various colleges and universities, and others. Of the original 201 copies, only 31 examples are currently known to exist, 19 of which are permanently impounded in museums. The remaining dozen vellum examples rarely are offered for sale and today typically bring $250,000 and more. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	22 EDWARD L. DOHENY, Stock Certificate, 1900-Dated Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 AutographsEdward Doheny American Oil Tycoon EDWARD L. DOHENY (1856-1935) American oil tycoon who served as the basis for Daniel Plainview, the character portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the movie "There Will Be Blood". 1900-Dated, Petroleum Development Company Stock Certificate, Signed by Edward Doheny as President, Extremely Fine. Printed in black and white, 13.75"x 8.25". Vignette of an Heraldic American Eagle perched atop a rock with a locomotive and steamships in background at top center and a vignette of an oil well at lower left. Yellow underprint. Revenue stamp affixed at bottom right corner of face and bottom left corner of back. Blind embossed company seal on oil well vignette. Pen and punch cancelled. Edward Doheny, the child of Irish Immigrants, first came to Los Angeles at the age of 36 in the hopes of making his fortune. Having previously worked as a gold miner, gunslinger and even a singing waiter, the impecunious Doheny luckily learned that crude oil deposits were present below what is now Douglas MacArthur Park. Together with his former mining partner, Charles Canfield, Doheny purchased a vacant lot at the edge of Los Angeles for four hundred dollars and began digging. Using only picks, shovels and eventually a makeshift drill constructed out of a Eucalyptus tree, the two men finally struck oil in late 1892 at a depth of 460 feet. Expanding the operation throughout California and Mexico in the coming years, Doheny grew to become the richest man in American by 1925, surpassing even J.D. Rockefeller. As is often the case, Doheny's wealth allowed him to extend his influence into the political chambers of the nation's capital, most notably as a key figure in the Teapot Dome scandal. In 1922, Doheny and Henry Sinclair secured non-competitive land leases through the efforts of Albert Fall, a longtime friend of Doheny's who was serving in the U.S. Department of the Interior. Though these leases themselves weren't illegal, the fact that Fall received over four hundred thousand dollars in gifts from the two oilmen for them was. Soon, The Wall Street Journal broke the news of this arrangement, paving the way for a Senate investigation and trials. During Edward Doheny's trial for bribery, personal tragedy struck the Doheny family when, on February 16, 1929, Ned Doheny and his personal secretary were shot and killed at Ned's spectacular Greystone mansion. While the circumstance surrounding this tragic event remains clouded in mystery and intrigue, the loss may have played on the sympathies of the jurors, who only needed and hour to return with a not guilty verdict. Conversely, the other to key figures in the case, Henry Sinclair and Albert Fall, the latter of whom earned the dubious distinction of being the first cabinet member to service a prison sentence, were both convicted. The Petroleum Development Company was the first company to interest the railroads on the Pacific coast in the use of oil as a fuel source for their locomotives. In 1903, the AT & SF purchased the company and its properties. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	23 THOMAS A. EDISON Signed Letter to Employee Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 AutographsThomas Edison's Autograph Letter THOMAS A. EDISON, American Inventor and Manufacturer. This is a fascinating bit of correspondence between Thomas A. Edison and George W. Perry, an employee of Edison's in Orange, New Jersey in the 1920s. The Perry family held a collection of letters between Edison and Perry, from which these correspondences come. 1. Autograph Letter Signed "Edison," in pencil, on tan, lined paper, no date, no place, 8" x 5", Very Fine. To Perry: "In cleaning moulds by the revolving brush at table, as they come from the press sometimes the brush is allowed to wear & not touch or clean the mould, I caught it once myself - watch this quite often. Also the Brush that cleans the blank is allowed at times to do the same thing, watch this often." There are some penciled notes in Edison's hand on the back. 2. Typed Letter Signed by George W. Perry to Edison, written August 14, 1923, in which Perry resigns his position because he feels "that I can find a position elsewhere which will afford me more rapid advancement...." There is no response from Edison. Perry went on to manage W.T. Grant department stores. These letters were part of an archive in the possession of the Perry family since the 1920s. The correspondence is unique--reflecting the inventor's relationship with one of his employees, who ultimately resigned in 1923 to take a better job. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	25 Colonial Rhode Island Naval Document 1757 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 AutographsWilliam Ellery Jr's. 1757 Rhode Island Naval Office Appointment Document As The Acting Naval Officer for the Colony Signed By Colonial Governor William Greene (WILLIAM ELLERY, JR.), "Son of Liberty," 1776 Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island and on its Marine Committee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence for Rhode Island, Naval Officer for the Colony and appointed Continental Congress Loan Office Commissioner for the State, etc. WILLIAM GREENE, Revolutionary War Governor of Rhode Island and Chief Justice of the Colony. May 6, 1757, Autograph Document Signed, "W. Greene, Govr.," 1 page, measuring 5.75" x 9.75," Very Fine. In this document, Governor William Greene of Rhode Island authorizes William Ellery Jr., Appointed Naval Officer, to act on behalf of the Colony of Rhode Island in all matters pertaining to his office. The Governor's bold 2.75" signature appears in the lower right, and on the left, a star shaped paper covers the embossed, red wax seal. This manuscript document reads in full (punctuation added): "Colony Rhode Island & [etc.] - To William Ellery Junr. - Gentleman Greeting - You being appointed Naval officer for said Colony for the year pursuing, are hereby authorized and fully impowered (sic) To act and Do in all things fully, amply and effectually, so far as Relates to said office, according to Law, and for Doing, this shall be your Sufficient warrant. Given Under My hand and Seal in said Colony the 6th Day of May in the thirtieth year of his Majesty's Reign A D 1757 - W. Greene, Govr." This document has been archivally backed, repairing two edge tears, one of which extends through the abbreviation "Govr" after the signature. Otherwise this rare and early Colonial Naval Document is in excellent overall condition. William Greene (1696-1758) served four times as Governor of Rhode Island between 1743 and 1758. His son, William Greene Jr. (1731-1809) was Governor during 1778-1786. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	26 EDWARD EVERETT 1855 Autograph Note Signed Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Autographs"Edward Everett" Offers His Autograph EDWARD EVERETT, celebrated New England Orator and Politician, shared the platform with Lincoln at Gettysburg. November 20, 1855, Autograph Note Signed "Edward Everett", one page, 7" x 9", Choice Very Good. Writing from Boston, Everett offers a souvenir: "Written as an autograph for Amos M. Hyde of Lowell by Edward Everett." The note bears light toning from dampstain, light folds, and a small chip to right margin, but with a bold, dark signature. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	27 CYRUS W. FIELD, 1874, Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsCyrus Fields Thanks Congressman S.S. Cox For A Speech CYRUS W. FIELD, Famous American Industrialist, who laid the first successful cable across the Atlantic Ocean. April 27, 1874, Autograph Letter Signed, "Cyrus W. Field," 7.75" x 5.25," with huge, bold 2.5" by 1.5" signature, Choice Very Fine. In this letter, Field expresses thanks to Samuel S. Cox, who the following year would be Chairman of the Congressional Committee on Banking and Currency, for sending a printed copy of a Congressional speech Cox had delivered on financial matters. Samuel Sullivan Cox (1824-1889) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from Ohio and from New York. A delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1864 and 1868, he was elected to the House as a Democrat from Ohio (1857-1865) and served as the Chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary War Claims. He moved to New York City in 1865, and resumed the practice of law and was again elected to the House, this time from New York (1869-1889). He was Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency (1875-1877). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	28 FIRST LADIES: WILSON, ROOSEVELT, GARFIELD, TRUMAN Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 800.00 AutographsLot of Four Choice Letters All Signed by First Ladies (FIRST LADIES): Lot of Four Choice Letters Signed by: EDITH B. WILSON, ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, LUCRETIA GARFIELD, BESS TRUMAN. This assortment of Four Autographed Letters, from the wives of four U.S. Presidents. These letters range in size from 8" x 6.5" to 10.5" x 7.25". 1. Typed Letter Signed, "Edith Bolling Wilson" in brown ink, May 25, 1932, 2340 S Street NW, Washington, DC, Very Fine. "Dear Mr. Seely: I am afraid I have given you a great deal of trouble unnecessarily, for since writing you on Sunday Mr. Wilson finds so many things of vital consequence arising here constantly demanding his attention that it has become evident to us that it is wisest for us to give up the idea of any absence from Washington this summer..." 2. November 17, 1955, Typed Letter Signed, "Eleanor Roosevelt," in fountain pen blue ink, on personal letterhead, New York, NY, Very Fine. "Dear Miss Cunningham: Thank you for your letter and your interest. I have never been to Russia so I cannot tell you that I have seen the women work in the streets though I believe they share the burden with the men..." She also writes of personal likes and dislikes ("I do not mind sea or air travel..."), and other matters. 3. Jan. 26, 1883, Autograph Letter Signed, "Lucretia R. Garfield," on monogrammed, black-bordered stationery, Cleveland, OH, Fine. Addressed to a Mr. Treadway, in regards to arrangements for collecting and cataloging "General Garfield's papers." "This work as most important must be done first. In time we shall reach these later accumulations but until then it will derange our method of work to undertake to make such list as you desire- especially since they have never yet been collected in one place. When we are able to do this i will give me pleasure to furnish you with our list. Regretting that I am unable to grant your request now..." Exceptional content! 4. July 7, 1954, Typed Letter Signed, "Bess W. Truman," on "Harry S. Truman" letterhead, Kansas City, Missouri, Very Fine. Addressed to a Mr. Schwimmer of the De Caribe Rubber Co. in Puerto Rico, thanking him for his letters. (4 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	29 JOHN FITCH, Signature on a Debtor Bond, 1777 Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Autographs"John Fitch" Signed Document Granted The First U.S. Patent for the Steamboat JOHN FITCH, Famous American Clockmaker, Brassworker, Silversmith and Credited as the Inventor of the Steamship in the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed and completed in brown ink, "John Fitch" and "Eleazer Carey", on fine laid paper, 12" x 7", with wax seals secured by three quarter inch paper squares, dated October 10, 1777, Connecticut, Choice Very Fine. The document is an agreement to substitute servitude in the American Army for a large monetary debt, in part: "John Fitch and Eleazer Carey-- Both of Windham in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut-- are holden and stand bound unto the Honourable John Hancock Esqur. The sum of five thousand Dollars... if the above-bounden... shall well and truly execute... in the American Army... then this present Obligation to be void and of none Effect." Countersigned by the witnesses Vinc Eldermin and Joseph Baker. Usual folds, even toning; else very good. No separations or repairs. An unusual historical document. On August 26, 1791, John Fitch was granted a United States patent for the steamboat. Four years earlier, on August 22, 1787, John Fitch demonstrated the first successful steamboat, launching a forty-five-foot craft on the Delaware River in the presence of delegates from the Constitutional Convention. John Fitch (1743 to 1798) built the first recorded steam powered ship in the United States, in 1786. The first successful trial run of his steamboat was made on the Delaware River on August 22, 1787, in the presence of delegates from the Constitutional Convention. Fitch was granted a patent on August 26, 1791, after a battle with James Rumsey, who had created a similar invention. Fitch's idea would be turned profitable by Robert Fulton, decades later. In the autumn of 1777, Fitch sold beer and tobacco to the British— George Washington greatly despised him for this. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	30 JOHN T. FORD of Ford’s Theater, Invoice Signed Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsDocument Signed by John T. Ford of Ford's Theater Fame JOHN T. FORD. Manager of Ford's Theater where Lincoln was Assassinated on the evening of April 14, 1865. Invoice Autograph Endorsement Signed: "J. T. Ford," July 26, 1883, Baltimore, MD, 1 page, 7" x 8.25", Fine. The invoice has been printed on pictorial stationery of Coolahan & Evans, Furnishing Undertakers, for $87.00 for "Funeral Expenses of Miss Mary McGinn". At the lower left is an Autograph Note Signed: "Wm. E. Starn - Corpus Christie". The document reads, in full: "To Mr. Jno. T. Ford, City Hall, This bill is for the funeral of one of the victims at Tivoli. ($50)" Beneath this, Ford has penned: "The City will pay $50 on account of this bill." Part of Ford's handwriting is somewhat dampstained and along the left portion of the "J" of the signature. Overall this document remains in fine condition. On the night of July 25, 1883, Maryland's worst maritime disaster claimed the lives of 63 people (34 women, 23 children, six men) when a wooden pier at the old Tivoli picnic grounds collapsed. Tivoli was an excursion resort on the Patapsco River, ten miles from Baltimore. John T. Ford had served as a Baltimore city council member and was acting Mayor of the city for two years. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	31 (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN) Memorial Snuffbox, 1790 Dated Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 AutographsHistoric 1790 Dated "Benjamin Franklin" Memorial Snuffbox "Benjn. Franklin - Born 1706 & Died 1790" (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN). Decorative Memorial Bust Portrait Snuffbox, Choice Very Fine. 1790-Dated, original round commemorative Memorial Snuffbox with a central Bust Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, measuring 3.5" in diameter x .75" high, with a decoupage print lid. This handsome portrait shows Franklin wearing his famous Bifocal wire rim glasses and his even more famous and highly celebrated Beaver hat. He is facing left while his bust image seems to be supported by surrounding clouds, representing the heavens. Below his image, the text reads, in full: "Benjn. Franklin - Born 1706 & Died 1790". This snuffbox is in superior condition, having an excellent image and details, with just a bit of expert conservation to the image area. This remarkable snuffbox has seen actual wear from light use and is very attractive, of museum quality. Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	32 (ULYSSES S. GRANT) First Edition Personal Memoirs Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 AutographsChoice First Edition of "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant" (ULYSSES S. GRANT). His book entitled, "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant," in Two Volumes. First Edition of "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant," 2 Vols., 1885 & 1886, Hardcover, New York: Charles Webster, Choice Very Fine. The two volumes have 584 and 647 pages, 9.5" x 6.5" and are rebound in lovely, full tan leather with red leather and gilt spine labels. They are Illustrated with maps and facsimiles. There is a small waterstain on frontis of both volumes which shows faintly at lower right edge of title pages. Name of first owner inscribed in both volumes. Mark Twain was the publisher of Grant's memoirs which he finished on July 18, 1885, five days before his death, having achieved his goal of providing for his family's financial future. A fine full set that is always in great collector demand. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	33 GEN. FRANCIS GURNEY, Document Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 AutographsAmerican French & Indian - Revolutionary War Officer and Whiskey Rebellion Brigadier General GENERAL FRANCIS GURNEY, (1738-1815). American French & Indian War Soldier under Israel Putnam, Revolutionary War Officer, Brigadier General during Whiskey Rebellion. August 20, 1784-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, "Fran.(cis) Gurney," as Warden of The Port of Philadelphia, Sealed splits, Fine. This original port document is attesting that cargo on the Brig "Fame of Hispaniola" as been well stowed. It has, 1 page, measures 14" x 9" with some chipping at the top and edges, the upper right corner torn, some archival sealed fold splits on the blank reverse. Well printed on fine quality British Crown watermarked period laid paper. A rarely encountered signature, and on a very scarce printed Naval related document. Francis Gurney, soldier, born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, in 1738; died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 25 May, 1815. He volunteered in the provincial army in 1756, served under General Israel Putnam, and came to be regarded by that officer in the light of an adopted son. Gurney was present at the capture of Louisbourg, Cape Breton, 25 July, 1758, and at the close of the war joined the expedition against the French West India islands, and assisted in the taking of Guadeloupe, 27 April, 1759. On his return he engaged in commerce in Philadelphia, and at the beginning of the Revolutionary war assisted in the organization and drilling of troops. Although at first he refused to accept a commission, Mr. Gurney was made captain in a regiment of infantry raised by authority of the province. The following year he entered the regular army, was appointed lieutenant-colonel, and was present at the battles of Iron Hill, Brandywine, and Germantown, in the first of which he was wounded. After the war he returned to mercantile pursuits in Philadelphia, where he resided until his death. He was for several years warden of the port, during, which period he originated and carried out an important improvement in the buoys and beacons in Delaware bay. He was repeatedly elected to the lower branch of the legislature, and subsequently sent to the senate. He was also a trustee of Dickinson college, county commissioner, and director of various institutions. In the whiskey rebellion of 1794, Colonel Gurney commanded the 1st regiment of the Philadelphia brigade, which was composed of young men of good family and education. At a critical period of the Revolutionary war, when there was great difficulty in procuring supplies for the American army, Mr. Gurney was one of several residents of Philadelphia who gave their bonds to the amount of about £260,000 for procuring them. The amount of his personal subscription was £2,000. (Appletons Encyclopedia) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	34 JOHN HANCOCK, Signed 1767 Lottery Ticket Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 10,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 AutographsJohn Hancock Signed 1767 Faneuil Hall Massachusetts Lottery Ticket JOHN HANCOCK, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Massachusetts. April 1767, Partially Printed Document Signed, "John Hancock," being a Pre-Revolutionary War Lottery Ticket, 1.75" x 3.5," Choice Very Fine. This spectacular John Hancock item, though small, is important because it is from early in his public career. He signed this Lottery Ticket the year after his first election to the Massachusetts General Court. John Hancock's (1737-1793) political career began in 1764, the year he inherited his uncle's fortune and shipping business, when he became a Boston Selectman (member of the city council). In 1766 he was elected to the Massachusetts General Court. During the 1770's his fame as a patriot spread and he was elected or appointed to increasingly important offices. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	35 ANNA HARRISON -1844 Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 AutographsRare 1844 Letter Autograph Letter Signed Anna Harrison Widow of President William Henry Harrison ANNA SYMMES HARRISON. (1775-1864) First Lady and Wife of President William Henry Harrison. September 10, 1844-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "A Harrison" in brown ink on a doublesided page, North Bend, 2 pages, front and back, 10" x 7.75", Choice Very Fine. Anna Harrison's letters are quite rare. This letter is addressed to a "Mrs Carman," complaining about her poor health and speaking of general social affairs of her friends. This personal letter is very well written and easily readable having vivid brown written text on clean, period wove paper. The current edition of the Sanders Price Guide lists a simple ALS at $1,844 and this is a rather extensive, high quality letter. Quite rare. Anna Harrison (1775-1864), was wife of President William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison. She was nominally First Lady of the United States during her husband's one-month term in 1841, but she never entered the White House. When William was inaugurated in 1841, Anna was detained by illness at their home in North Bend. She decided not to accompany him to Washington. President-elect Harrison asked his daughter-in-law Jane Irwin Harrison, widow of his namesake son, to accompany him and act as hostess until Anna's proposed arrival in May. Half a dozen other relatives happily went with them. On April 4, exactly one month after his inauguration, President Harrison died. Anna was packing for the move to the White House when she learned of William's death in Washington, so she never made the journey. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	36 BENJAMIN HARRISON Bold Signed Bank Check Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 AutographsPresident Benjamin Harrison Signed Bank Check BENJAMIN HARRISON. Partially-Printed Document Signed "Benj Harrison," being a Bank Check on the Fletcher & Sharpes Bank, measuring 7" x 2.75", Choice Extremely Fine. The check is filled out to "Self" and then Signed by Harrison. It is made payable to himself for $15.00, and dated November 9, 1880. With a light blue revenue stamp at upper left and internal cut cancellation that is well away from the signature. Overall, a pleasing and a very nice example with an excellent, sharp 3" long signature. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	37 General WILLIAM HEATH Signed Broadside 1807 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 AutographsBroadside Signed By Revolutionary War General William Heath WILLIAM HEATH, Revolutionary War Major-General under George Washington. Partly Printed Broadside Document Signed "W. Heath" as Judge of Probate, printed in black ink on fine laid paper, Choice Very Fine. 13" x 8.25." Dated December 1, 1807, appointing Elizabeth Turner of Walpole (MA) as administrator of her husband's estate. Quite bold, one very small fold hole. A nice item for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	38 FRANCIS HOPKINSON, Revolutionary War Loan Form Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 AutographsUnique "Jonh Nixon" & "Francis Hopkinson" Signed Continental Congress Revolutionary War Loan Form FRANCIS HOPKINSON. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania and helped to design the American Flag. JOHN NIXON (1733–1808), was a financier and official from Philadelphia who served as a militia officer in the American Revolutionary War. On July 8, 1776, he made the very First Public Proclamation of the Reading of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Pennsylvania State House. January 28, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War. Continental Congress Loan Office. Bill of Exchange. Third Bill. $120. Anderson US-100 PA-10A. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. There were three payees on this $120 green and black printed form. They were John Nixon, J.M. Nesbit & Alex Foster. Each of their personal endorsements are clearly visible on the back. The contents were paid to William Bingham and text in French is also included on the back. Hopkinson and Smith were the signers. Rated as Rarity-2 for this variety by Anderson. The grade, the "UNITED STATES 3" watermark and the pay the contents notations involving and being Signed by "Francis Hopkinson," "John Nixon" and "William Bingham" make this among the rarest and highly desirable, historic forms of this type that one could ever hope to encounter. A truly remarkable, unique official Continental Congress, Revolutionary War document. William Bingham (1752-1804), in June 1776, agreed to serve the Continental Congress in Martinique. During the American Revolution. He secretly dispensed American propaganda, gathered information, arranged for smuggled shipments of weapons to the army, and recruited privateers to prey on British shipping. The last portion of his mission proved to be personally profitable, as Bingham was entitled to a portion of every British cargo taken. When his mission ended in 1780, he returned to the new United States with a fortune. At the age of 28, Bingham was one of the richest men in the nation. Upon his return, Bingham became a founder and director of the Pennsylvania Bank, later known as the Bank of North America, the first bank in the United States. Often he hosted meetings of some of the most influential men in the state at his estate in Philadelphia. It was at one of these meetings in 1782, forever after known as "Bingham's Porch," that Doctor Benjamin Rush convinced Colonel John Montgomery to build a college on the frontier. Bingham became a trustee of the soon-to-be-named Dickinson College, pledging £400 in loan office certificates to the endeavor. He agreed to solicit donations to the college while in England on a mission to restore trade relations from 1784 to 1786. Bingham served on the committee to negotiate a land purchase for the college from the government in November 1786, and two years later assisted the College in its plans to solicit relief from the Pennsylvania Assembly. Bingham invested in land in Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania. He was president of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company. From 1790 to 1795, Bingham served in the Pennsylvania Assembly, and was a United States Senator from 1795 to 1801. John Nixon (1733–1808) was a financier and official from Philadelphia who served as a militia officer in the American Revolutionary War. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of a shipping merchant. Upon the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765, he signed the non-importation agreement against the Act, became active in opposing the encroachments of the English government upon American liberties, and was a member of the first committee of correspondence in Pennsylvania. In April 1775, he became lieutenant-colonel of the third battalion of the Philadelphia Associators, a militia unit. He was also a member of the Committee of Safety. From May to July 1776, he was in command of the defenses of the Delaware at Fort Island, after which he was put in charge of the defenses of Philadelphia. On July 8, 1776, he made the first public proclamation of the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Pennsylvania State House. The same year Nixon was promoted colonel and later served under Washington at the battle of Princeton. In 1776 he became a member of the Navy Board, and two years later was with Washington again at Valley Forge. In 1780 he became a director of the Bank of Pennsylvania. Afterward he assisted in organizing the Bank of North America, of which he was president from 1792 until his death. (Wikipedia) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	39 FRANCIS HOPKINSON, Revolutionary War Loan Form Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 AutographsUnique Francis Hopkinson Signed Continental Congress Revolutionary War Loan Payable to "James Wadsworth" FRANCIS HOPKINSON. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania and helped to design the American Flag. (JAMES WADSWORTH). American Revolutionary War Patriot, Member of the Committee of Safety, In 1776 he was Colonel and Brigadier-General of Connecticut militia, 1777 appointed 2d Major-General ordered to defend New Haven and the towns on the coast. Subsequently a Justice, and Delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1783-'6, from 1785 till 1790 a Member of the Executive Council. January 26, 1779-Dated. Continental Congress Loan Office Bill of Exchange Fourth Bill- $60 Anderson US-99 CT-1A. PMG graded Very Fine-20. Francis Hopkinson signed this $60 bill along with John Lawrence for the State of Connecticut. Rated by Anderson as Rarity-2. The $60 denomination was printed in maroon and black ink. It is made payable to "Mr. James Wadsworth" (not signed), who was a member of the Committee of Safety, in 1776 he was Colonel and Brigadier-General of Connecticut militia, in 1777 appointed 2d Major-General ordered to defend New Haven and the towns on the coast. Subsequently he was a Justice, and then a Delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1783-'6, from 1785 till 1790 a Member of the Executive Council. This high quality form is printed in violet and black on fine laid period paper, with the large watermark, "UNITED STATES". This very pleasing and colorful form is unique being made oout directly to James Wadsworth. James Wadsworth, (1730-1817) Revolutionary War Militia Officer and Connecticut Politician. Born in Durham, Connecticut, James Wadsworth commanded a militia company in the Ticonderoga campaigns of 1758 and 1759. When the Revolutionary War began he was Colonel of the Tenth Connecticut Militia Regiment, and he led a detachment of militia sent to reinforce the siege of Boston. In 1777 he became Connecticut's second highest ranking military officer, with the rank of Major General of the Militia. He resigned his commission in 1779, but continued to serve in the general assembly and on the Committee of Safety. After the war he became Connecticut's leading opponent of the new Federal Constitution. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	40 FRANCIS HOPKINSON, Revolutionary War Loan Form Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 AutographsUnique Francis Hopkinson Signed Continental Congress Revolutionary War Loan Payable To "Elias Hasket Derby" FRANCIS HOPKINSON. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania and helped to design the American Flag. (ELIAS HASKET DERBY) (1739 - 1799). He was born and died in Salem, Massachusetts. Elias Hasket Derby, among the wealthiest and most celebrated of Salem's post-Revolutionary merchants, was the owner of the Grand Turk, the first New England vessel to trade directly with China. June 12, 1780-Dated. Continental Congress Loan Office Bill of Exchange Fourth Bill. $36. Anderson US-98 NH-6A. Choice Crisp Near New. A New Hampshire example. This being Signed by "Fr(ancis) Hopkinson" and "Nich.(olas) Gilman. Rarity-4, this bill is estimated by Anderson to be one of only 76 to 200 known. Printed in golden-yellow and black, there is some slight fine scattered ink burn into the fine laid period paper with the large watermark, "UNITED STATES". It is made payable to Elias Hasket Derby, (not signed) who was among the wealthiest and most celebrated of Salem's (Massachusetts) post-Revolutionary War merchants, was the owner of the Grand Turk, the first New England vessel to trade directly with China. He was the recipient of this rare $36 payment form, which is unique being made payable directly to Elias Hasket Derby himself. Elias Hasket Derby (August 16, 1739 — September 8, 1799) He was born and died in Salem, Massachusetts. Elias Hasket Derby, among the wealthiest and most celebrated of Salem's post-Revolutionary merchants, was the owner of the Grand Turk, the first New England vessel to trade directly with China. Elias Hasket Derby, son of sea captain and merchant Richard Derby (1712-1783), never went to sea. At a young age he entered the counting house of his father and was in charge of bookkeeping there from 1760 until the start of the Revolution. By 1760, Richard Derby had a fleet of at least thirteen vessels engaged in coastal, West Indian and Southern Atlantic trade. The Derbys, like many in Salem at the start of the Revolution, both supported and profited from the Revolution. From all accounts, Elias Hasket Derby was heavily involved in equipping privateers or had shares in as many of half the privateers (one hundred and fifty-eight in all) which hailed from Salem. The Derbys' Grand Turk, launched in May 1781, became Salem's largest and most successful privateer, capturing seventeen prizes between 1781 and 1782. Even before the close of the Revolution (Richard Derby died in 1783) Elias was trading on his own and in partnership with his brothers. By the time peace was declared, Derby's contemporaries claimed that in all of New England his fortune was second only to the Cabots of Beverly. In probably one of his many interactions with the privateers both out of Salem directly, of which there were many during the Revolutionary war, on August 19, 1776 Elias Hasket Derby acted as a proponent Merchant Agent on behalf of Commander/Captain Joseph White and his marines of the Sloop Revenge in a prize case regarding the capture of the Brigantine Anna Maria, a British vessel laden with a variety of goods. (National Archive) Immediately following the war, coastal and international trade were depressed. The privateers built during the Revolution were substantially larger and faster than earlier Salem ships and represented a substantial resource which must now be converted to peacetime use. Derby was instrumental in initiating new trade with Russia, the Baltic, Europe and in 1784 with the East Indies. Salem's pioneering of, and specialization in, the East Indian markets was responsible in large part for its remarkable, if temporary, prosperity. In November 1784 Derby sent the Grand Turk under Capt. Jonathan Ingersoll to the Cape of Good Hope. The voyage was successful, and in December 1785 the Grand Turk under Ebenezer West ,Master, and William Vans, Supercargo, once again cleared Salem bound for the Cape. West and Vans arrived at the Cape of Good Hope after a passage of 82 days. They found the markets there less favorable than they had anticipated. Vans and West continued on to Mauritius, at the time under French control and recently opened as a way station to United States vessels. The Grand Turk was apparently the first American vessel to call there. West and Vans wrote Derby that they were again "Miserable disappointed in the demand for our Cargo." Subsequently, Randall Ouery and Sebier de la Chataignerais, French merchants who had purchased the Turk's cargo, offered a solution. They contracted with the Grand Turk to take a cargo to Canton and thence onto Boston. Vans and West wrote to Derby to inform him of the new plan but he would have known of it only retrospectively. The deal, however, did not go off as planned. Sebier and Ouery were under-capitalized, and once they paid the many "charges & duties & presents" at Canton, they could not afford to continue the voyage to Boston. Thus, Vans and West purchased a cargo on Derby's behalf. The Grand Turk was one of five American ships and the first from Salem that reached Canton during the 1786 season. She arrived back in Salem harbor on 22 May 1787 the first New England ship to trade directly with China. Initially, Derby, like most Americans, must have been optimistic about the trade with China. In 1789, there were at least sixteen American vessels at Canton. Derby owned four of these vessels —the Astrea, Atlantic, Light Horse and Three Sisters — although only the Astrea and the Three Sisters, instructed to work in tandem, going first to Batavia, and soliciting a freight there for Canton— initially planned to go to China. After the flurry of the 1789 season, no Salem ship called at Canton until 1797. A mere three years into the American China trade, the market was glutted with tea. In addition, the cost of doing business with the Chinese and the length of the voyage seriously undermined profits. After the return of the Astrea and the Light Horse in 1790, Derby never sent another ship to Canton. Meanwhile, he was conducting business at the Isle of France, Batavia, Sumatra and India, as well as maintaining an extensive commerce with Europe, the West Indies and Atlantic Islands. Between 1786 and 1800, as many as one tenth of all American vessels touching at Mauritius were owned by Elias Hasket Derby. Most of these vessels were en route to or from other ports. In 1787, Elias Hasket Derby sent his son Hasket (Elias Jr.) to manage the firm's eastern trade from a base there. In 1788, Hasket traveled to Bombay with two ships and purchased a cargo of textiles. Hasket continued to trade in India throughout the late 1780s, eventually returning home in 1791. The Derby's then entered the India textile trade in earnest, sending no fewer that five ships over the next four years. Derby is often referred to as "King Derby" or as America's first millionaire. However, it is improbable that Elias Hasket Derby was known as King Derby during his life time. Nathaniel Hawthorne bestowed the title on him in The Scarlet Letter (p. 4). As for being America's first millionaire, Derby was but one of a number of highly successful Massachusetts merchants of the period. (Wikipedia) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	41 VICTOR HUGO, Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsVICTOR HUGO, French Writer, Leader of the Romantic Movement in French Literature. Carte-de-visite Photograph Signed "Hugo" in pencil on the mount, Extremely Fine. No backstamp. A waist-length portrait of the great French man of letters, known best in America for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1831) and "Les Miserables" (1862). He also played an active role in French politics. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	42 DAVID HUNTER, Autographed Letter Signed, 1861 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 AutographsUnion General David Hunter Signed Civil War-Dated Orders DAVID HUNTER, Union General. Autograph Letter Signed, "D. Hunter," Sept. 11, 1861, Chicago, IL, 9.5" x 7.5", Choice Very Fine. War date, orders to members of his staff to report for duty in Chicago, then to accompany him to St. Louis. Included are Capt. J.W. Turner, Capt. J. Wilson Saffer, Lt. S.W. Stockton, Lt. E.W. Smith, and Surgeon J.K. Barnes. The letter was signed as Major General Volunteers. David Hunter sanctioned the organization of the first African American regiment during the Civil War which caused the Confederate government to label him a felon to be executed if captured. He also presided at the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. There is a small light brown stain, however it does not affect the document. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	43 THOMAS HUTCHINSON, 1760 Document Signed Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Autographs1760 Document Signed By Governor Thomas Hutchinson THOMAS HUTCHINSON (1711-1780). American Governor of Colonial Massachusetts and a staunch defender of English Colonial policy, was also a Jurist and Historian. April 7, 1760-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed "Tho(mas) Hutchinson," Province of Massachusetts Bay, Boston, Extremely Fine. This original document Measures 12.25" x 7.75" and is beautifully printed on fine laid period paper that is fresh and clean, having significant amounts of original press text embossing still seen within the paper. It is Signed by Thomas Hutchinson as the Judge of Probate of Wills, appointing Jonah Sprague as administrator of his late father's estate and has a short list of valued goods written upon the blank reverse edge and has a docket at the top central edge. An exceptional quality document with an impressive signature. Thomas Hutchinson (born Sept. 9, 1711, Boston, Mass. & died June 3, 1780, London, England.) American colonial administrator. The son of a wealthy Boston merchant, he entered Harvard at the age of 12, graduating 3 years later. He pursued business ventures before serving in local and provincial legislatures (1737 – 49) and as a delegate to the Albany Congress. He served as lieutenant governor (1758 – 71) and as chief justice of the state Superior Court (1760 – 69). As governor (1771 – 74), he strictly enforced British rule. After he was accused of initiating the hated Stamp Act, a mob attacked his home, and he barely escaped with his life. His insistence that a shipment of tea be landed in Boston led to the Boston Tea Party. He was replaced as governor by Gen. Thomas Gage. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	44 ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Signed Military Commission, 1863 Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 6,500.00 AutographsImpressive Abraham Lincoln Signed Presidential Military Commission to the Future Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee ABRAHAM LINCOLN. March 12, 1863-Dated, Partially-Printed, Engraved Ornate Military Commission Signed, "Abraham Lincoln" as President, to Thomas J. Carlile, on Vellum, measuring 19.75" x 14.75", Choice Very Fine. This is a clean and well printed document, having been Cosigned, "E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War." This Commission making Carlile an "Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers, with the rank of Captain". (After the Civil War in 1877, Carlile was elected Mayor of the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee.) The vivid, original bright green War Department Embossed Paper Seal is fully intact at the upper left corner. Typical intersecting folds, some trivial irregularities to the vellum. It displays a Heraldic American Eagle vignette above with the usual crossed flags, militaria and flourishes below. The sharp brown ink, full signature "Abraham Lincoln" measures a large 3.5" across and is located well below any of the folds. This is a nice quality, above average document with an excellent, clear Abraham Lincoln signature that would be excellent for display. Carlile was a native of Pennsylvania. He served at the Battle of Chickamauga before transfer into the Quartermaster's department in Chattanooga, where he remained for the rest of the war and eventually settled. He was elected Mayor of the city in 1877, but died in 1878 while helping to fight a yellow fever outbreak. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	45 Minuteman LEVI LINCOLN1782 Autograph Document Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 AutographsRevolutionary War Document Where Tory John Bush Conspired To Levy War Against The United States, Containing References To Lexington & Concord plus Bunker Hill LEVI LINCOLN, Minuteman & American Revolutionary Patriot. December, 1782-Dated, Autograph Document Signed "Levi Lincoln"; Worcester County, 1 Page, 12.5" x 8.25", split along the centerfold, Very Fine. "Commonwealth vs. John Bush." During and after the Revolutionary War, land that belonged to Tories was seized and the money used for the benefit of the Commonwealth through a series of Acts passed, generally called The Confiscation Acts. Large land holders and the most egregious of the remaining Tories in 1782 were cited for Treason. John Bush was a large Tory land holder in Western Mass who had abandoned his property and was cited by Lincoln and Attorney General, Declaration Signer Robert Treat Paine and declared an Enemy: This document reads, in part: "Be it remembered that Levi Lincoln…Attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts specially appointed for this purpose by Robert Treat Paine, Esquire their Attorney General, in their behalf,, complaint against John Bush, Late of Shrewsbury, yeoman, that the said John Bush Since the nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy five viz on the tenth day of June…1775 In Boston in the then Province now Commonwealth of Massachusetts levied war and conspired to levy war against the then Government and People in this Province Colony and State, now Commonwealth and against the then United Provinces now United states, And then and there did adhere to the King of Great Britain and to his fleets and armies, Enemies of the said Commonwealth and state and of the other United States If, and then and there did give them Aid and Comfort, And that the said John Bush before the said Nineteenth day of April / on the seventeenth day of April and after the arrival of Thomas Gage Esq. Late commander in Chief of all his Britannic Majesty … In North America in Boston the Metropolis of this Commonwealth, did withdraw himself from Shrewsbury his usual place of habitation, Within this Commonwealth into the said, Boston with an intention to seek and obtain the protection of the said Thomas Gage of the said forces then and there been under his command and that the Said John Bush Since the said nineteenth day of April viz on the tenth day of June in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and seventy five, did withdraw himself without the permission of the legislative executive authority of this or any of their said United States from the Commonwealth into the said town Boston, Then being a part and place within the limits of the province now Commonwealth and State of this United States and then in the actual possession, And under the power of the fleets and Armies of the said King, and the said John Bush since the twentieth The day of said April has never returned into any of the said United States and been received a Subject thereof, And that said John Bush, by fine of the premises had freely renounced all civil and political relation to each and every of the said United States and had become an Alien, and that the said John Bush before the said nineteenth day of April viz the said seventeenth day of April was seized and possessed and was entitled to be seized and possessed and to have hold & demand to his own use and benefit a certain tract of Wood land situate in the said Shrewsbury…and another tract of land situate in Lancaster… containing about 146 acres and bounded as follows … Land of Thomas Read easterly … Southerly on the country road leading from Holden to Berne with Elements to the same belonging to him and his Heirs forever... And that said John Bush since the nineteenth day of April viz on the nineth day of June and tenth day of June was seized and possessed and was entitled to be seized and possessed and to Have hold and demand to his own use the above described tract of land … And the said Levi Lincoln Further alleges that by since the premises and the Law of this Commonwealth entitled an Act for Confiscating the Estates of certain persons commonly called absentees… to the sole use benefit and behalf of this Commonwealth…and that they accordingly ought to be in possession thereof…Levi Lincoln." As most know, it was Gage who ordered the troops to Lexington and Concord in April 1775. After the Battle of Bunker Hill, he was recalled to England. Absentees having estates, were, with certain exceptions, required to return; and it was further resolved that no persons ought to withdraw from the service of the Colony, without giving good and sufficient reasons to the Provincial Congress. In the docketing, it is noted the this legal case was discontinued by order of the Court. Levi Lincoln's autograph is strong and dark. A very rare, original document from the heart of the Revolutionary War with historic content that is rarely encountered. LEVI LINCOLN, Sr. (1749-1820) American revolutionary and statesman who served as a Minuteman at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, Governor of Massachusetts, U.S. Representative, Attorney General for President Thomas Jefferson and Acting Secretary of State. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	46 ROBERT TODD LINCOLN Signed Check, 1917 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 AutographsCheck Signed by "Robert T. Lincoln" ROBERT TODD LINCOLN, Secretary of War and Son of Abraham Lincoln. April 3, 1917, Check Signed, "Robert T. Lincoln" in fountain pen ink, on a check drawn on the Riggs Bank, Washington, D.C., payable to W. B. Holtclaw, for $2, Extremely Fine. Cancellation punches affect the top part of the signature, otherwise very fine. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	47 ROBERT TODD LINCOLN Signature on Card Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 160.00Estimate: 175.00 - 200.00 AutographsROBERT TODD LINCOLN, Secretary of War and Son of Abraham Lincoln. Large Signature, "Robert T. Lincoln", on a card measuring 2.5" x 4.2", Very Fine. Age-toned card with mounting traces on the back, but exceptional large signature. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	48 WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, Document Signed Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsDocument Signed By William Livingston Related To The Prominent Quaker Israel Pemberton's Lands WILLIAM LIVINGSTON (1723-1790). He served as the Governor of New Jersey (1776–1790) during the American Revolutionary War and was a Signer of the United States Constitution. Document Signed, 8" x13.75", State of New Jersey, 8 pages. "An act to enable Ann Pemberton, widow and administrator of all and singular the goods & chattles rights and credits of Joseph Pemberton." It reads, in part: "….the same Israel Pemberton and Joseph Pemberton during their lives entered in to sundry agreements for the sale of the same land….By order of the House Wil. Livingston, President." Livingston's signature is in dark ink and very bold. WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, (1723-90), born in Albany, N.Y., He moved (1772) to New Jersey and was sent to the First and Second Continental Congresses, resigning in 1776 to command briefly the New Jersey militia. In the same year he was elected New Jersey's first governor, and he remained in this office for the rest of his life. His influence played a large part in the prompt ratification of the U.S. Constitution in New Jersey. His daughter married John Jay. ISRAEL PEMBERTON, (1715-1779), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Quaker merchant and philanthropist. Pemberton in 1750 was elected to his fathers seat in the Assembly for the county of Philadelphia. Holding to his Quaker religious convictions, Pemberton was opposed to the Revolution. With others of his faith he refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or promise not to give aid to the enemy. In 1777 he and nineteen others were later arrested and imprisoned in the Free Masons' Lodge without trial. Pemberton's health was undermined during his imprisonment, causing his death one year later. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	49 WILLIAM McKINLEY 1891 Letter Declining Invitation Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsWilliam McKinley Declines an Invitation of the Young Republicans WILLIAM McKINLEY, Jr., Congressman and President of the United States. April 9, 1891, Autographed Letter Signed "Wm McKinley Jr." as a Congressman, in brown ink on fine quality, laid watermarked paper, 8.9" x 5.25", 1 page, written face and back, dated at Washington, D.C., Choice Very Fine. This personal letter is addressed to a "N.S. Barratt," and reads, in full: "Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your invitation to attend the Eleventh Annual Banquet of the Young Republicans of Philadelphia, and regret that a previous engagement will cause me to forego the pleasure of accepting. Sincerely, Wm. McKinley Jr." The writing is bold and clearly legible. An interesting historical missive regarding his dear Young Republicans! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	50 J. PIERPONT MORGAN, Document Signed, 1866-Dated Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsJ. PIERPONT MORGAN, SR. (1837-1913). American Banker and Financier. February 20, 1866-Dated, Partly-Printed Document Signed, "J Pierpont Morgan Atty", 2 pages, 13.75"x 13", Choice Very Fine. This is an original Declaration of Dividends Statement payable for shareholders of the Oswego & Syracuse RR Co. Morgan signs "J Pierpont Morgan Atty" for line item 57 indicating his receipt of Dividends payable to his father Junius S. Morgan. Small .5" tear at top center and 1" tear at top right, with minor chipping along top. A bold document. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	51 (THOMAS PAINE), 1792, Revolution of America Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Autographs(THOMAS PAINE). 1792, "Addressed to Abbe Raynal... Mistakes in the Abbe's Account of the Revolution of America are Corrected and Cleared Up", by Thomas Paine. Printed in Albany by Charles R. & George Webster, Fine. A pivotal piece by Thomas Paine in shaping the perception of America's quest for Independence. Complete, 70 pages. A powerful, universally patriotic dissertation. Moderate toning. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	52 JAMES PEMBERTON Hospital Subscription Certificate Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Autographs1768 "Pennsylvania Hospital" Subscription Certificate JAMES PEMBERTON. One of the founders of Pennsylvania Hospital, succeeded Benjamin Franklin as president of Pennsylvania Abolition Society. April 26, 1768, Partly Printed Document Signed, "Jam(es) Pemberton," 6.25" x 3.25", Philadelphia, Choice Very Fine. Pennsylvania Hospital subscription certificate boldly signed acknowledging debt of 20 pounds by merchant Thomas Riche. Light toning; 2.5" x .5" fragment of paper lacking at right bottom margin, probably containing another historic signature. (1723-1808) Influential Quaker merchant t and philanthropist; brother of Israel; one of the founders of Pennsylvania Hospital, succeeded Benjamin Franklin as president of Pennsylvania Abolition Society. Pemberton was exiled to Virginia after the British dispossessed him of his home in 1777. The Pennsylvania Hospital later passed to the government where it became the site of the US Naval Asylum. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	53 Abolitionist WENDELL PHILLIPS Famous Quote Signed Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 AutographsFamous Quote Signed by the Abolitionist "Wendell Phillips" WENDELL PHILLIPS. c. 1861 Civil War Era,. Famous Manuscript Quote, "PEACE IF POSSIBLE JUSTICE AT ANY RATE," Written and Signed "Wendell Phillips," Fine. This original signed quote is well written upon an 8" x 5" folded white sheet of wove period paper with light blue lines. It is nice for display, the signature measuring a huge 3.75" long. Wendell Phillips authored many abolitionist pamphlets, wrote editorials for William Lloyd Garrison 's The Liberator, In the decades leading up to the Civil War, he called for the expulsion of the South from the Union, so that the North could avoid the dirt of slavery. Phillips also supported temperance, women's rights, and labor reforms, and worked for the civil rights of African-Americans after the Civil War. He was from Boston and he died in Boston. One of America's great orators and rights leaders. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	54 Abolitionist WENDELL PHILLIPS Famous Quote Signed Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 Autographs1877 Famous Autograph Quote Signed "Wendell Phillips" "PEACE IF POSSIBLE, JUSTICE AT ANY RATE" WENDELL PHILLIPS (1811-1884). Author and Orator, born in Boston, Massachusetts, a descendent of that city's first mayor, dedicated his life to the Anti-Slavery cause and became a Leader of the Radical Abolitionists. 1877-Dated, Autograph Quote Signed, "Wendell Phillips" on a 4.5" x 7.5" white sheet of wove period paper, Very Fine. This historic quote reads; "PEACE IF POSSIBLE, JUSTICE AT ANY RATE - Wendell Phillips - 1877." The famous quote and huge 4.5" long signature being well written in sharp, crisp ink. This is known as perhaps his most famous quote. Wendell Phillips was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a descendent of that city's first mayor. He graduated from Harvard College in 1831, from Harvard Law School in 1833, and was admitted to the bar the next year. In 1836, Phillips left the legal profession to dedicate his life to the anti-slavery cause and became a leader of the radical abolitionists. He authored abolitionist pamphlets, wrote editorials for William Lloyd Garrison 's The Liberator, and spoke widely for the cause. Like Garrison, Phillips rejected as morally corrupt both the Constitution and the political process for bolstering the institution of slavery. He therefore refused to vote until after emancipation was accomplished. In the decades leading up to the Civil War, he called for the expulsion of the South from the Union, so that the North could avoid the taint of slavery. Phillips also supported temperance, women's rights, and labor reforms, and worked for the civil rights of African-Americans after the Civil War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	55 TIMOTHY PICKERING, Autograph Letter Signed, 1782 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 AutographsTimothy Pickering Signed Revolutionary War Letter TIMOTHY PICKERING, American Soldier, Politician and Aide to General George Washington. Autograph Letter Signed, "Tim. Pickering - Q.M.G" as Quartermaster General of the Continental Army, in brown ink, August 27, 1782, New Windsor, NY, 9" x 7.25", Choice Very Fine. He writes to Col. Henry Jackson, "The conditions mentioned by the persons proposed for quarter master and adjutant for your regiment of light infantry are reasonable, and shall be granted. Col. Webb desires a brigade quarter master. The service will be so short & not probably active, I wish that expense may be avoided. Every such demand increases my embarrassments, already greater than I can find means to struggle with. I have proposed to him that the Regimental quarter master should do each for himself, or by turns for the brigade, what would otherwise be required of the brigade quarter master. I will thank you to consult with him on the subject..." Docketed on second page. Age-toned, with small tear to lower left corner, seal remnant in upper left corner. Colonel Webb had been brevetted Brigadier General in 1780 after having previously served on George Washington's staff. Col. Jackson's universally well-regarded regiment later formed the nucleus of the postwar army. Although often criticized for financial "embarrassments" during the war, Pickering managed despite enormous obstacles to keep the army running long enough to achieve victory. During the American Revolution, Pickering served as Adjutant General and later Quartermaster General of the Continental Army; U.S. Postmaster General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State under President George Washington; continued in the latter post under John Adams, but intrigued against him in support of the policies favored by Adams's rival, Alexander Hamilton, and was consequently dismissed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	56 1834 JANE PIERCE - Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 360.00High Bid: 360.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Autographs1834 Jane Pierce First Lady Autograph Letter Signed JANE PIERCE. First Lady. Nov. 9, 1834-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, "Jane" (Pierce), in brown ink on integral mailing sheet, Lowell, (MA),10" x 7.25", 4 pages, Extremely Fine. This is a personal letter to her Mother, starting out with her thanks for a gift of a bed and bedding, and ends with "Your child - Jane.". Addressed to "Mrs. Appleton" and "Col. D MG Means," of Amherst, NH. Mrs. Pierce has also Signed "Jane" on the address leaf. The former First Lady writes extensively on each page, and then returns to the first page and continues writing perpendicularly to the existing text in order to finish all of her thoughts. Nicely written on clean wove period paper that was folded for mailing. Very scarce. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	57 DAVID D. PORTER, 1864 Autograph Note Signed Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 AutographsCivil War Admiral David D. Porter Autographed Note DAVID DIXON PORTER, United States Admiral and Civil War Hero. Autograph Note Signed "David D Porter", Choice Very Fine. The note reads, in full, "Agreeable to your request & provide my Autograph - David D Porter - Rear Admiral - Black Hawk - Feb 11th 1864". Measuring 5.25" x 5", the note has been written in black ink on lined paper. The reverse contains some leftover mounting in the four corners, but this does not interfere with the text. The manuscript is bright and bold, and Porter's signature is large and extremely clear; it measures 3.75". David Dixon Porter, 1813 - 1891, was a United States admiral who became one of the most noted naval heroes of the Civil War. Porter was one of the first U.S. Navy officers to bear the rank of admiral; prior to the Civil War, no officer had held a rank higher than commodore, as admiral was considered to have royalist connotations. In 1861, Porter joined the Navy's Gulf Squadron in command of the USS Powhatan. He took part in the 1862 expedition up the Mississippi River against New Orleans, in command of 21 mortar boats and several steamers. As acting Rear Admiral he commanded the Mississippi River Squadron during the Vicksburg Campaigns in 1862–63 and during the Red River Campaign in 1864. Porter was conspicuous in the siege of Vicksburg, was wounded in his head during the amphibious operations at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, on April 20, 1863, and received promotion to Rear Admiral on July 4, 1863, the day of the Confederate surrender of Vicksburg. He received the Thanks of Congress in April 1864, "for all the eminent skill, endurance, and gallantry exhibited by him and his squadron, in cooperation with the Army, in the opening of the Mississippi River." During 1864 Porter commanded the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, and took part in the capture of Fort Fisher in January 1865, and once again, was thanked by Congress. Porter was promoted to Vice Admiral in July 1866, and to Admiral on October 17, 1870. This made him the Navy's senior officer of the post-war era. His first assignment was Chief of the Bureau of Navigation of the U.S. Navy. From 1866 to 1870 he was Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. Before his death, he wrote several naval books and novels. He died in Washington, D.C., (some sources say Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	58 DAVID DIXON PORTER, Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsCivil War Admiral David Dixon Porter Letter DAVID DIXON PORTER, Civil War Union Naval Officer. This is a 1 page, undated, Autograph Letter Signed, "David D. Porter - Admiral" and measuring 8" x 5," was written from "Washington City" to a woman admirer who was apparently seeking an autograph. Admiral Porter has accommodated her by means of his huge 4.25" signature. This letter is in excellent condition, without tears or foxing. The second, blank page has traces of previous mounting on the back, not affecting the letter page. This letter reads, in full: "Dear Madam - It gives me great pleasure to comply with your request and I hope this short note may answer the purpose intended. With Respects - David D. Porter - Admiral." Also, an 11" x 8.25" engraved portrait of David D. Dixon, published in 1865 by Virtue & Yorston of New York, on heavy paper. The portrait was made from a photograph by Matthew Brady, and is surrounded by American flags, American warships, a Monitor beside a lighthouse, and a scene of Naval Action at Fort Fisher. Though he is not named on this print, a facsimile of his signature appears below the portrait. With only a bit of slight humidity tone at the top edge, this print is in excellent condition. (2 items). David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) an important American naval officer, served under his father, David Porter, in the West Indies and in the Mexican Navy before joining the U.S. Navy in 1829. He served in the Mexican War and was promoted to commander in the American Civil War, where serving under his foster brother, David Farragut, he helped to win the Battle of New Orleans. In 1863 he succeeded in running his fleet past the Confederate fort at Vicksburg, to meet Ulysses S. Grant's troops and complete the effort to open the Mississippi River to Union forces. For this action, he was promoted to Rear Admiral on July 4, 1863. After the war he served as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy (1865–1869), was promoted to Vice Admiral in July 1866, and to full admiral in 1870. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	60 ITZHAK RABIN, Color Photograph Signed Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 AutographsITZHAK RABIN, late Israeli Prime Minister. Color Photograph Signed "Y. Rabin", circa early 1990s, (Washington, D.C.), 4.5" x 7", Extremely Fine. Seated with Senator Bob Dole. From the demeanor of both men, this seems to be an official Washington visit. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	61 Book: PAUL REVERES ENGRAVINGS, 1969 edition Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 170.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Autographs"PAUL REVERE'S ENGRAVINGS" (PAUL REVERE). "PAUL REVERE'S ENGRAVINGS," by Clarence S. Brigham, 1969 edition, Choice Extremely Fine. Original full-color dust-jacket cover. The masterful and massive 262 page reference work and the "Bible" for collectors of Paul Revere's engravings. First printed by the American Antiquarian Society in 1954, this edition has been further revised and refined. Any and all known existing engravings by Revere are shown, many being in full color and including some larger fold-outs. Dust jacket has a repaired (with tape) 1.5 inch tear. The history of Revere and his engravings is magnificently detailed from the print of The Boston Massacre to his engraved Colonial Paper Money, and so much more! We have previously sold this scarce edition at $250 hammer. Now well out of print for many, many decades and a very important historical work, always in great demand. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	62 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, Stock Certificate Signed Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsJohn D. Rockefeller Signed Stock Certificate JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER (1839-1937). Outstanding original Stock Certificate for two hundred shares. Brown & Black Printed. Issued to, and Signed on verso by Rockefeller, Choice Extremely Fine. Light punch cancellations not affecting signature. The Northwest Equipment company was organized in 1888. Many of the company founders and shareholders rank among the elite of the banking and business world including John D. Rockefeller and a number of other Standard Oil Company dignitaries. The company leased to the Northern Pacific a large number of steam locomotives and a wide variety of passenger and express cars, finally selling all of its equipment to the reorganized Northern Pacific Railway Company in 1897. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	64 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, Typed Letter Signed Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Autographs"Franklin D. Roosevelt" Typed Letter Signed as President FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. April 22, 1933-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, "Franklin D. Roosevelt" as President, on "The White House Washington" letterhead, 9"x 7", Extremely Fine. This original letter is mounted to heavy card stock for display. Signed in lovely fountain pen ink, measuring a huge 3.5" long. A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saunders wishing them congratulations on their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. Includes the original official White House, postally used mailing envelope. The current Sanders Autograph Price Guide lists a value of $1,650 for a TLS as President. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	65 DAVID RITTENHOUSE 1795 Signed Receipt Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 AutographsDavid Rittenhouse Signed Receipt From Samuel Meredith On The Account of Valley Forge Officer Andrew Norny DAVID RITTENHOUSE. American Astronomer, Inventor, Clockmaker, Mathematician, Surveyor, Scientific Instrument Craftsman. Rittenhouse was a Member of the American Philosophical Society and the First Director of the United States Mint. SAMUEL MEREDITH. Appointed by George Washington as the First Treasurer of the United States from 1789 to December 1801. ANDREW NORNY. Served in the Revolutionary War, endured Valley Forge, later Appointed as Brigadier General. Extraordinary Manuscript Autographed Document Multi-Signed, "Andrew Norny," "Sam. Meredith" and "Dav. Rittenhouse," April 24, 1795, Philadelphia, 8" x 7.5" by sight, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original Sixty Day Sight Draft authorizing the payment of "Five Hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty three cents" to David Rittenhouse from (General) Andrew Norny. Rittenhouse signs that he has received payment in full. Rittenhouse's signature is bold and clear. The document is folded (as it was apparently mailed in letter form) and docketed on the reverse (which can be identified by looking through the paper itself). It is very nicely, professionally matted and framed to 19" x 13" for display with a 6" x 4.5 period engraved image by "C. Gobrecht, Sculptor" and "C.W. Peale, Printer," of David Rittenhouse, as "President pf the American Philosophical Society" with an engraved brass plate below bearing his name. An amazing, beautifully written and presented financial document signed by three very important and historic Early American Revolutionary War Patriots. The finest quality example we have seen. General Andrew Norny, who was a soldier of the War of the Revolution, and one of those patriots who endured the severities of that memorable winter in the camp on the hills of Valley Forge. General Norny was the neighbor and companion of Generals Knox and St. Clair, the three soldiers owning farms within a few miles of each other. Soon after the close of the war he was appointed a Brigader General by the Governor of Pennsylvania. (Quoted from "History of Delaware" by J. Thomas Scharf, 1888.) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	66 DAVID RITTENHOUSE Handwritten 1747 Almanac Pages Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 AutographsFour Magnificent Handwritten 1747 Almanac Pages Hand Scribed by the Famous American David Rittenhouse (DAVID RITTENHOUSE) (1732-1796), American Patriot, arguably America's greatest Colonial Era Scientist (much the equal of Benjamin Franklin). He was a Chemist, Clock Maker and Astronomer, who constructed the finest models of the planets circling the sun made at that time as a Scientific Instrument Maker, he Built America's First Advanced Telescope, as well as other telescopic sights and experimented with the rifling of cannon barrels. A prominent Surveyor, his boundary survey for Pennsylvania was so accurate that it was later accepted by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon as the famous "Mason-Dixon" line. He Helped Frame Pennsylvania's Constitution, and was its Treasurer from 1777 to 1789. In 1792 was appointed as the First Director of the United States Mint by President George Washington. He succeeded Benjamin Franklin as President of the American Philosophical Society (1791-96). This is a beautiful Set of Four Handwritten and Scribed Original Pages, presented on two double-sided sheets of period fine laid paper, intended use for an Almanac, dated January 1747, no location, Choice Very Fine. Each page measures 7.25" x 4.75" with extensive astrological notations, illustrations of the moon in different phases, descriptions of a moon eclipse, etc. This is an early example that was penned by a young David Rittenhouse, as indicated by a penciled notation along the left margin. The almanac's manuscript appears to be in Rittenhouse's hand, but there are no other indicators, and we therefore offer this unique example "as is." A verse above a listing of the 31 days of January reads: "Two fac'd Janus begins the ...year, And all that's past, no vows can eer restore, But Joys and Griefs alike once hurry'd o'er, No Longer now reserves a Snide or lear, But Ah! more pensive for the year to come, Who would not, but foresknow his future doom." The right-hand page has a sad-faced moon, and notations describing when the next eclipse would occur. The back of the sheet is equally detailed and complete, with two phases of the moon detailed in full, and "An Ephemeris of the Planets motions 1747". The rich brown-inked handwriting is neat and legible, with wonderful, well executed quaint illustrations. A trivial fold hole is found at the center of the sheet, and some very light dampstaining along the margins do not detract from the significant attractiveness of this item. It is not certain whether this was a draft to be copied in print, or whether it was copied from an almanac already in print. It is an exceptional example, regardless. A penciled notation on one margin reads: "By David Rittenhouse." The young, self-educated yet brilliant astronomer would have been 15 years old in 1747. A major, historic find of museum quality, that would be a superb addition to any serious collection of Colonial Americana. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	67 NATHAN MAYER ROTHSCHILD, Signed Document Start Price: 650.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 AutographsImpressive Nathan Meyer Rothschild Signed Document NATHAN MAYER ROTHSCHILD (1777-1836). The London financier and one of the founders of the international Rothschild family banking dynasty. March 15, 1826-Dated, Document Signed, "N. Rothschild." One page, 14" x 10.25". London, Fine. The document reads, in part: "This Indenture…between Nathan Meyer Rothschild…[and] William Horsey…That in Consideration of the Sum of One Hundred then Pounds…paid by the said William Horsey to the said Nathan. Mayer Rothschild…hath bargained, sold and assigned…the said Nathan Meyer Rothschild in the Capital of the ALLIANCE BRITISH AND FOREIGN LIFE And FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY…". The document is printed in red and black and has an elaborate border at left side. The document has three vertical folds, two red seals, and very dark signature. Pin holes at right edge from previous inclusion in a binder. Nathan Rothschild was head of the London branch of the Rothschild banking family. He worked constantly for the defeat of the French emperor in the interests of England as well as his own financial gain. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	68 United States 1866 $500 Bond Signed By SANTA ANNA Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 AutographsUnited States 1866 $500 Bond Signed By Santa Anna GENERAL ANTONIO LE D. SANTA ANNA (1794-1876). Revolutionary Mexican President and Mexican Military Commander at the battle of the Alamo. June 28, 1866-Dated, New York, Partially Printed Document, measuring a large 19" x 13.75", being a $500 denomination, First Mortgage Bond bearing 7% interest, Very Fine. Printed in black and white with green embossed official seal. This series of bonds were issued by Santa Anna with his properties in Verz Cruz, St. Thomas and New Granada pledged as collateral. Issued while Santa Anna was in exile in Mexico, it was Santa Anna's intent to use the proceeds of this issue to finance his return to power, an effort which eventually failed. A wonderful ornate bond signed by the man who led the forces that attacked and destroyed the Alamo in 1836. Slight tone, tiny hole at lower right margin, mentioned only for accuracy. Uncancelled and quite impressive in appearance, being excellent for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	69 (WILLIAM SHEPARD), 1799 Political Content Letter Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Autographs"...in the mind of our President, one year of peace is worth a whole eternity of war!" (WILLIAM SHEPARD), U.S. Congressman and Brigadier General of the Massachusetts Militia who prevented the capture of the Springfield Arsenal during Shays' Rebellion. December 16, 1799, 9" x 7.25", Choice Very Fine or better. A two-page, folded Letter from Samuel Henshaw with great political content. The "President" referred to here is none other than John Adams. It is also interesting to note that this letter was written two days after the death of another American President, George Washington. Written in brown ink on laid paper, the creases are almost entirely smoothed out and do not hamper the text in any way. The print is still bold and bright, and there are almost no signs of toning or chipping. This letter is in excellent condition. The letter reads, in full: "Hon.(orabl)e W(illia)m Shephard Esq(uir)e. Northampton Dec.(embe)r 16th: 1799. My dear Sir. In the first place I congratulate you on the choice of a Speaker of your House. When in the Chair of the House of Representatives of this State, He exhibited greater presiding talents than I have ever seen in any other Speaker. And I doubt not but He will do himself equal honor, and be more eminently useful in the exalted station to which He is now raised by the free suffrages of enlightened Patriots. And in the next place I congratulate you & my Country on the plain, candid, firm & dignified Speech of our truly illustrious President! May God bless him & all his supporters, & turn the Hearts of his opposers to the true policy, peace & prosperity of our Country!" And in the third place I thank you for transmitting to me the paper which contains the above interesting information. While three Quarters of the Globe are groaning under all the complicated horrors of war, I hope in God, that the wisdom of our Government, seconded by the united energy of the People, will preserve our thrice happy Land from similar calamities — But I fear, that the pride & passions of some influential characters will prompt them to hazard the peace of our Country to exalt, what they call, our National Honor. These Mettlesome Gentry cannot brook a National affront any more than a private sarcasm; and would much rather challenge millions to the combat to avenge the one than an Individual to a Duel to wipe off the other. For my part I believe it is best for Nations as well as for Individuals - 'to leave off contention before it be meddled with' - and to turn the other cheek before they plunge the deadly poniard. A Man of pure morals & sound wisdom would rather pocket a national affront than deluge his country in Blood — would rather send Messengers of peace than 'let loose the Dogs of war'. And we, my Friend, have reason to rejoice, That, in the mind of our President, one year of peace is worth a whole eternity of war! — under his administration may the Olive Branch wave over every cottage; and may the Industrious Proprietor enjoy the fruit of his labour, the embraces of his Wife, & the prattle of his Children! I am my dear Sir, very sincerely your Friend & humble Servant, Samuel Henshaw" Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	70 WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Signed Document, 1740 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsColonial Commander-in-Chief of British North American Forces WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Governor of The Bahamas and Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. Partially 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. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	71 JOHN SULLIVAN, 1776 Revolutionary War Letter Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 AutographsJuly 6, 1776 Revolutionary War Letter From General Sullivan To General Schuyler 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, in full: "General Sullivan presents his most respectful Compliments to the Honble Major General Schuyler, and the favor of his company at dinner Today as half past 2 of Clock. He also 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. Crown Point Saturday Morning July 6, 1776 To Major Gen. Schuyler" 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. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	72 WILLIAM H. TAFT + HERBERT HOOVER Letters Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 AutographsPresident William Taft and Herbert Hoover Personal Letters WILLIAM H. TAFT & HERBERT HOOVER. Two U.S. Presidents. 1. June 16, 1910, Typed Letter Signed, "Wm H Taft", in brown ink as President of the American Red Cross, Washington, DC, 7.75" x 5.75", Very Fine. "Dear Mr. Bone: As President of the American Red Cross... I hereby appoint you a Washington member of the American Red Cross Endowment Fund Committee... A letter of explanation will be sent under separate cover." 2. November 10, 1928, Typed Letter Signed, "Herbert Hoover," in blue ink on personal stationery, Stanford University, CA, 10.5" x 7", Very Fine. Addressed to a John Wesley Hill, Chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University: "I am grateful for your message. I would be glad if you would accept for yourself and convey to your colleagues my appreciation..." Both letters with minimal toning and wear. (2 letters) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	73 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT + HELEN H. TAFT Letters Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsSigned Letter by Taft WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, & HELEN H. TAFT. 1. December 11, 1917, Typed Letter Signed, "Wm H Taft," in blue fountain-pen ink, on William H. Taft letterhead, New Haven, CT, 10.25" x 8", Extremely Fine. 2. May 12, [1910?], Autograph Letter Signed, "Helen H. Taft," on "Fassifern Cottage, Pointe-au-Pic, P.Q. Canada," stationery, 5" x 4.5", 2 pages, minor soiling on edges, with reinforced tape on the back, Very Fine. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	74 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, Signed Military Commission Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsWilliam Howard Taft Signed Vellum Military Commission WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. April 13th, 1911-Dated, Partially-Printed Ornate Document Signed, "Wm H Taft," (William Howard Taft) as President, on Vellum, Choice Very Fine. This impressive, 14.5" x 17.5" engraved Marine Corps Commission is printed on vellum and signed in brown ink by President William Howard Taft and also signed by George von Lengerke Meyer as Secretary of the Navy, appointing Henry W. Carpenter to the rank of Major in the Marine Corps. The engraved portions are dark and rich. While the engraving and the manuscript entries in the body of the document are dark and bold, the Presidential signature is light in golden-tan color ink and fully readable. The signature of the Secretary of the Navy is very faded. The sheet is quite clean for a vellum has minimal wrinkling. This Commission retains the bright blue attached Seal of the United States Department of the Navy at center bottom. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	75 Painter, JOHN TRUMBULL Autograph Letter 1800 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsAmerican Painter John Trumbull Autograph Letter Signed JOHN TRUMBULL, American Painter; Known As "The Painter of the Revolution". Autograph Letter Signed, "Jno. Trumbull" on fine, laid, watermarked paper, 2 pages plus integral envelope in his hand, September 5, 1800, 9.25" x 7.25," Very Fine. In this letter to Samuel W. Hopkins of New York, Trumbull itemizes some legal tomes and discusses the importance of various legal authors and their works. He also notes that "It is said and generally believed that hostilities are about to recommence in Germany and Italy." He signs boldly at the end of the letter. Trumbull's signatures are desirable enough, but an Autograph Letter Signed is very scarce. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	76 Painter, JOHN TRUMBULL, Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 AutographsPatriot Artist & "Peace of Paris" Treaty NegociatorJohn Trumbull Writes a Historic Letter RegardingAmerican Revolutionary War Claims JOHN TRUMBULL, Famous American Artist of the American Revolutionary War era. He was appointed a Personal Aide to General George Washington, and in June 1776 Deputy Adjutant-General to General Horatio Gates, but resigned from the army in 1777. In 1794 Trumbull Acted as Secretary to John Jay, in London during the negotiation of the Treaty with Great Britain, and was Appointed the Fifth Commissioner to carry out the Seventh Article of the "Peace of Paris" Treaty. America's foremost Historic Painter. June 22, 1813-Dated, Original Autograph Letter Signed, "Mr. Trumbull" (Third Person), written in rich brown ink on a 5.5" x 7.5" notesheet, Choice Extremely Fine. This letter is addressed to Lord Sidmouth the Home Secretary of the British goverment at Whitehall, and is attached to a second Manuscript Page of notes, measuring 9" x 7" on fine quality British watermarked period laid paper. These notes concern the conversation shared between Trumbull and Lord Sidmouth. In the first letter, Trumbull requests a meeting with Lord Sidmouth. It reads, in full: "Mr. Trumbull formerly Secretary to Mr. Jay presents his most respectful compliments to Lord Sidmouth, and begs to be indulged with the honor of a few minutes conversation at any hour which his Lord(ship) shall please to name - 33 Cergsll St - 22 June 1813" and is endorsed on the blank reverse, "Sketch to L. Sidmouth - 22 June 1813". Attached is a full page of notes concerning the War of 1812, that is written on the reverse of a formal written reply from Lord Sidmouth, granting their meeting. This page is dated June 24, 1813 and reads, in full: "Lord Sidmouth presents his Compliments to Mr. Trumbull, & will be glad to have the Honor of seeing Him at the Home Office tomorrow at Half Past Twelve. - Whitehall - June 24th 1813 - Thursday". The two documents were tipped together on the far left edge with wax and a seal tamp, as was the custom. These important notes appear to be written by Trumbull after the meeting with Lord Sidmouth, and are quite historically interesting. They read, in full: "Conversation turned on the destruction of small towns on the Chesapeake. I expressed my high satisfaction that the officers & troops in Canada, instead of retaliating the threats held out in Gen'l Hull's proclamation, of giving no quarters & the conduct of the commanding officer of Fort Niagara, in firing hot balls upon the Village of Newark: - had conducted the war with humanity & restrained the savages in a great degree from their usual habits of indiscriminate destruction & burning - I then expressed my regret that in the coast of the U.S. the war seemed to bear a very different character - that the destruction of Villages, would contribute nothing to the interest of this Country - but would produce probably exasperation only - & tend to send a popular a war which was well known to have been hitherto, very much the reverse - I added that, the members of the Congress from those States known to be hostile to the ruling politics, must in their way to the Seat of Government pass over the ruins of Havre de Grace. - and appealed to his L.S. (Lordship) what would be the impressions on their minds of such a scene. - His L.S. (Lordship) made many professions of gen'l good will to the U.S. - regretted the war which had been forced upon G.B. (Great Britain) by the unreasonable pretensions of the Arm'n Gov't (American Government) - etc." Both documents have usual folds and are in fine shape with no edge splits or foxing. John Trumbull, the artist, 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 the most famous and historic Revolutionary War subjects and George Washington sat for him a number of times. He also painted the four Revolutionary War mural scenes which today still decorate the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. In 1812 Lord Liverpool became Prime Minister of Great Britain and he offered Lord Sidmouth the post of Home Secretary in his new government. Viscount Sidmouth now had the responsibility of dealing with social unrest in Britain among other major responsibilities. This included making machine-breaking an offence punishable by death. On one day alone, fourteen Luddites were executed in York. Social unrest continued and in 1817, Sidmouth was responsible for the passing of what became known as the Gagging Acts. This resulted in the arrest and imprisonment of radical journalists such as Richard Carlile. The city of Havre de Grace, MD was sacked and burned, with only two houses and a church spared destruction in 1813. The unpopularity of Sidmouth increased in 1819 after he wrote a letter supporting the action of the magistrates and the Manchester & Salford Yeomanry at what opponents called the Peterloo Massacre. In November 1819, Sidmouth persuaded Parliament to pass a series of repressive measures that became known as the Six Acts. Sidmouth retired from office in 1821. He continued to support the Tories in parliament and voted against Catholic Emancipation in 1829 and the Reform Act of 1832. Lord Sidmouth died on 15th February 1844. Peace of Paris Treaty - ARTICLE 7th: There shall be a firm and perpetual Peace, between his Britannic Majesty and the said States, and between the Subjects of the one and the Citizens of the other, Wherefore all Hostilities both by Sea and Land shall then immediately cease: All Prisoners on both sides shall be set at Liberty, & his Britannic Majesty shall, with all convenient speed, & without causing any Destruction or carrying away any Negroes, or other Property of the American Inhabitants withdraw all his Armies Garrisons and Fleets from the said United States, and from every Port, Place, and Harbour within the same; leaving in all Fortifications the American Artillery that may be therein: And shall also order and cause all Archives, Records, Deeds and Papers belonging to any of the said States, or their Citizens, which in the Course of the War may have fallen into the hands of his Officers to be forthwith restored and delivered to the proper states and persons to whom they belong. 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	77 JONATHAN TRUMBULL, 1799 Officers Commission Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Autographs1799 Jonathan Trumbull Signed CT. Officer's Commission JONATHAN TRUMBULL. Revolutionary War Patriot Leader, an intimate colleague and friend of George Washington, who dubbed him "Brother Jonathan," and Governor of Connecticut. May 15, 1799-Dated. Partially-Printed Document Signed, "Jona(than) Trumbull," as Governor of Connecticut, Choice Very Fine. This ia n original Officer's Commission from Jonathan Trumbull, Captain-General and Commander in Chief in and over the State of Connecticut, made to Josiah Johnson. It is very boldly printed in black on fine quality period laid paper, with much original text press embossing still remining within the paper. It measures about 13" x 7.75" with three vertical folds and is very clean. Text is printed with spaces for handwritten name, date, post being filled, signatures of Trumbull and is also Signed by his Secretary, "Samuel Wyllys," who also signed Colonial Currency for Connecticut. Here, Josiah Johnson, Gentleman, is appointed to be a 2nd Lieutenant of a Troop of Horse in the Seventh Regiment in this State. A beautiful, large embossed Connecticut State Paper Seal occupies the left side quarter. Trumbull was a great Patriot leader, an intimate of George Washington, who dubbed him "Brother Jonathan." A very clean, boldly printed document that is one of the nicest in quality we have seen, with a very large, bold brown 4.75" long signature! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	78 JOHN TYLER, Autograph Free Frank Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsJOHN TYLER. Autograph Free Frank Signed, "J. Tyler" in the upper right corner of an 1844 folded postal cover to New York, 3.25" x 5.25", Very Fine. To A.G. Benson, Esq. of New York, red "Washington City D.C. Sep 30" cancellation and matching "Free". The original, red wax seal is still mostly intact on the reverse. A very scarce free frank cover. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	79 CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, Signed Document Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 AutographsRare "Cornelius Vanderbilt" Signed Document CORNELIUS VANDERBILT (1794-1877). Famous American Capitalist, Industrialist, Robber Baron, once the Richest Man in the United States. November 10, 1845-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, "C. Vanderbilt," New York, 4.75" x 7.75", Very Fine. It appears independent portion may have been cut from a larger page. This short note reads in part; "The above is account which I hope you will not fail to arrange ... C Vanderbilt" On cream colored paper. Folds do not distract from this great, historic American financial autograph rarity. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	80 SIR HENRY VANE,1648-Dated, Document Signed Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 AutographsEarly Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony SIR HENRY VANE. Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony In office from 1636 – 1637. October 1648-Dated, Document Signed "H Vane" at lower right, in Westminster, 7.5" x 11.75" Choice Very Fine. A receipt for one hundred pounds signed by one of America's earliest Colonial governors after his return to England during the tumultuous period leading up to the English revolution and Oliver Cromell's ascendency to power. In overall, excellent condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	81 DOUGLAS VOLK sketches of Lloyd George Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 AutographsRelating To Douglas Volk's Portrait Of Lloyd George DOUGLAS VOLK, Famous American Portrait Artist. This series of sketches, studies, and related material provide a glimpse into the working process that culminated in the Lloyd George portrait which hangs in the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.. 1. Color Pencil Sketch of Lloyd George Inscribed, "Lloyd George study from life by Douglas Volk 1919 London. 10" x 14", Very Fine. 2. Black and White Print of Volk's finished Lloyd George portrait Signed, "Douglas Volk 1920." 9" x 13", mounted on an 11" x 13" sheet. Some warping and a minor stain, Fine. 3. Sketch book containing a variety of rough pencil sketches and notes accomplished during Volk's study of Lloyd George. Additionally, there are also sketches and notes regarding other prominent British political figures. 5.25" x 3.5", Fine. 4. Also included in this interesting lot are two photographic prints of Volk's finished portrait of Lloyd George, one with notation on verso, and Five assorted images of Lloyd George used in preparation for Volk's portrait. (4 items). In 1919, Douglas Volk was among the American artists selected by the National Art Committee to produce portraits of American and Allied leaders, including Premier Lloyd George, for a pictorial record of World War One. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	82 (GEO. WASHINGTON) Badge of Merit Official Record Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 AutographsTrue Official Record of The "Badge of Merit" From George Washington Awarded To James Downs 3rd Connecticut Regiment On His Revolutionary War Discharge Paper (GEORGE WASHINGTON). True Official Record and 1790 War Department Registered, Early Manuscript Copy, of the original, June 8, 1783 Continental Army, Revolutionary War Discharge Paper, Signed ("G. Washington"), Secretarially as copied. It measures 12" x 8" written on laid period paper. This is the discharge record of the 3rd Connecticut Regiment for Corporal James Downs, About Fine. There are expected folds and minor edge fold splits and general wear. This True Copy is registered and with a specific docket number 5704, as issued by the War Department, to which Corporal Downs had submitted for his pension claim. It reads, in full: By His Excellency George Washington Esq. General And Commander In Chief Of The Forces Of The United States Of America. These Are To Certify That The Bearer Hereof James Downs A Corporal In The Third Conneticut Regt. Having Faithfully Served The United States From February 5th 1777 To The Date Hereof And Being Enlisted For The War Only Is Hereby Discharged From The American Army... Given At Head-Quarters The Eighth Day Of June 1783. — G. Washington — By His Excellency's Command.. J. Trumbull _____ Secrty. — Reqistered In The Books Of The Regt. Joesph Clark Adjt. — The Above Corpl James Downs Has Been Honored With The Badge Of Merit For Six Years Faithfull Service.. Samel B. Welele Colonel" .... Reverse Reads "headquarters June Eighth 1783 The Within Certificate Shall Not Avail The Bearer As A Discharge Until The Ratification Of The Definitive Treaty Of Peace Previous To Which Time And Until Proclamation Thereof Shall He Be Made Be As To Be Considered As Being On Furlough... George Washington." "I Certify That The Within And Above Is A True Copy Drawn From The Original.. Examined By Davidprurr Fairfield Dec. 7th 1808" And In Another Hand And Ink "warrant No. 5704 Was Issued On The 20th Day Of September 1790 To Satisfy This Claim. Wa Office 17th Dec. 1808. M. Rogers". This True Copy from 1790 is extremely rare, the first we have seen and offered in over three decades. Of even greater historical importance is the distinction of having the notation of being one of the honored few who were awarded the "Badge of Merit" by General George Washington, America's earliest military award. This is the first discharge we have seen of this type with the "Badge of Merit" notation. Even as an early 1790 dated Copy, this is an important George Washington related document, bearing his secretarial signature, being twice signed. The first of this extremely rare form we have offered. The Badge of Military Merit was first announced in General George Washington's general orders to the Continental Army issued on 7 August 1782 at the Headquarters in Newburgh. Designed by Washington in the form of a purple heart, it was intended as a military order for soldiers who exhibited, "not only instances of unusual gallantry in battle, but also extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way. Of the Badge of Military Merit, Washington said: "The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward. Before this favour can be conferred on any man, the particular fact, or facts, on which it is to be grounded must be set forth to the Commander in chief accompanied with certificates from the Commanding officers of the regiment and brigade to which the Candadate [sic] for reward belonged, or other incontestable proofs, and upon granting it, the name and regiment of the person with the action so certified are to be enrolled in the book of merit which will be kept at the orderly office. Men who have merited this last distinction to be suffered to pass all guards and sentinals [sic] which officers are permitted to do. The road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is thus open to all. This order is also to have retrospect to the earliest stages of the war, and to be considered as a permanent one." Most historians indicate that only three people received the Badge of Military Merit during the American Revolutionary War, all of them noncommissioned officers, and the only ones who received the award from General Washington himself. While these three soldiers were most likely the first to receive the Badge of Military Merit, discharge certificates of other Revolutionary War soldiers indicate that they also received the "Badge of Merit" for their years of faithful service. Microfilmed images of these discharges bearing Washington's signature can be found in the individual records of soldiers at the National Archives. The "book of merit" or orderly book mentioned by Washington in his general orders of August 7, 1782 in which the awards were to be recorded has never been found. (From Wikipedia). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	83 MESHECH WEARE, 1777 Document Signed Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Autographs1777 Dated Revolutionary War Pay Document Signed by the Revolutionary War Era "Governor" Of New Hampshire MESHECH WEARE, "Governor" of New Hampshire and Signer of Colonial Currency. August 21, 1777, Autograph Document Signed, "M. Weare Chr." This is an original Revolutionary War period New Hampshire State warrant, 1 page , 4" x 8", Very Fine. This scarce New Hampshire fiscal document reads in full: "State of New Hamp. In Committee of Safety - Augt. 21st 1777 - To Nicholas Gilman Esqr. R.G. Sr. pay Jona. Blanchard Esqr. Twenty Pounds to be accounted for by him. - M Weare Chr." Signed by Weare as Chairman of the Committee of Safety, this document authorizes a payment to Jonathan Blanchard, who had been an officer in the New Hampshire Militia since the 1760s and was at the time of this document, also a member of the Committee of Safety. Blanchard's endorsement signature appears on the back of the document. While in general colonial pay vouchers are not scarce in the marketplace, vouchers dated 1776 and 1777 command significant premiums, and New Hampshire vouchers are among the very scarcest and are rarely ever available. This first we have offered of this type. Hole cancellations not affecting signature, and some rumpling of the corners, otherwise this document is in great condition. Meshech Weare (1713-1786) was the first "Governor" of New Hampshire under its first constitution. On January 5, 1776, New Hampshire became the first American state to adopt a formal constitution. Meshech Weare was a leader in the drafting of this document, which served as the basic instrument of government until the adoption of a second and more permanent constitution in 1784. Under this first constitution, there was no established executive, and the legislature was supreme. In practice, however, executive power was delegated to a Committee of Safety, consisting of eight or ten legislative leaders. This committee had full power to act on behalf of the government while the legislature was not in session. After a brief interval, Weare was elected chairman of the Committee of Safety and served in this capacity through out the Revolution. Because the state had no chief executive, Weare, as Chairman of the Committee of Safety, could be considered the first Governor of New Hampshire. During 1786-1791, under the second constitution, the chief executive of New Hampshire was known as the President of New Hampshire, but the title was then changed to Governor. Previously, Weare had served in the Colonial House of Representatives of New Hampshire during the mid 1700's, sometimes as its Speaker. He was one of the signers of the July 1762 issue of New Hampshire currency. In the 1780's Jonathan Blanchard (1738-1788) was a State Senator, Member of the Continental Congress, and Brigadier General of the New Hampshire Militia. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	84 BENNING WENTWORTH, NH Military Commission, 1754 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 AutographsVery Rare 1754 French & Indian War Era New Hampshire Military Commission Signed By Benning Wentworth BENNING WENTWORTH. (July 24, 1696 – October 14, 1770) the Colonial Governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. September 18, 1754-Dated French & Indian War Era, Partially-Printed Document, New Hampshire Military Commission Signed, "B(enning) Wentworth," Choice Very Fine. This original and historic 1754 Military Commission is signed by the early New Hampshire Governor BENNING WENTWORTH. This Portsmouth, NH document is dated September 18, 1754 and appoints Winthrop Hilton as, "Lieutenant of a Company of foot, in Col. Gilman's regiment." Governor Wentworth's signature is over 3" long, very clear, crisp bold brown. The entire document is well printed, including all hand written manuscript portions. Also appearing is the signature of Theodore Wilkinson, who is the designee by "His Excellency's Command". The original, full paper covered wax seal is in the upper left corner of the document. This framed commission measures 11.5" x 16.25" (sight) and framed to 16.75" by 21.25" in a simple wooden frame. A rarely encountered 1754 New Hampshire Military Commission in superior, excellent condition. Benning Wentworth (July 24, 1696 – October 14, 1770) was the colonial governor of New Hampshire from 1741 to 1766. The son of the John Wentworth who had been Lieutenant Governor, he was born and died in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His nephew John Wentworth succeeded him. Wentworth graduated from Harvard College in 1715 and married Abigail Ruck in Boston in 1719. Upon the death of his first wife in 1755, he married, in 1760 at age 64, his much younger housekeeper, Martha Hilton, the subject of considerable scandal at the time. Wentworth enriched himself by a clever scheme of selling land in what is now the state of Vermont to developers, in spite of jurisdictional claims for this region by the Colony of New York. He often named the new townships after famous contemporaries in order to gain support for his enterprises (e.g. Rutland after John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland; Bennington he named after himself). Ultimately, this scheme led to a great deal of contention between New York, New England, and the settlers in Vermont. It created friction between the northeast colonies, and the dispute was hardly settled by the formation of Vermont as a state. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	85 WOODROW WILSON, Typed Letter Signed Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 AutographsTwo Signed Letters from Woodrow Wilson and Wife WOODROW WILSON & EDITH BOLLING WILSON. 1. November 9, 1912, Typed Letter Signed, "Woodrow Wilson," in fountain-pen ink, on watermarked, personal stationery, Trenton, NJ, 9.75" x 8", Very Fine. Addressed to Andrew Freeman of New York City, acknowledging Freeman's message of congratulation. One vertical fold through Wilson's first name, otherwise unaffected. 2. December 27, 1934, Autograph Letter Signed, "Edith Bolling Wilson," in black ink on S Street stationery, Washington, DC, two pages on integral sheet, 6.5" x 4.75", Very Fine. To Mrs. Charles Warren, of Washington, sending her Christmas and New Year's greetings. Includes original envelope of transmittal. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	87 OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. U.S. Treasury Federal Form Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 AutographsRare Original 1800 United States Treasury Federal Form OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR., Comptroller of the Treasury in 1791, Appointed Secretary of the Treasury by George Washington in 1795 to succeed Alexander Hamilton, in 1799, as Secretary of the Treasury, he designed the United States Customs Service flag. November 13, 1800, Rare Form, Partly-Printed Document Signed, "Oliv. Wolcott - Sec'y of the Treas.," 1 page, 15.25" x 9.25", Washington, Fine. Regarding an appeal by a Rhode Islander of penalties incurred under the "An Act to regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports and Tonnage." In this case, Wolcott finds the penalty incurred is, "Without wilful negligence or intention of fraud" and determines that the United States Treasury will drop its claims upon the payment of a fine. It is deeply embossed with the official Treasury Department Seal at the lower left, otherwise being well printed, easily readable and in very good condition. A rare, original United States Treasury Federal form, boldly Signed "Oliv. Wolcott - Sec'y of the Treas." at the bottom right. Though being fully trusted by President John Adams, Wolcott was devoted to his political enemy, Alexander Hamilton. Ironically, Wolcott's intrigues against Adams helped cause him to lose the 1800 presidential election to Thomas Jefferson, whose party was staunchly opposed to Wolcott's policies. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	88 Union General JOHN E. WOOL Signed Letter Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Autographs"John E. Wool" Union General JOHN E. WOOL, Civil War Union Major 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. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	90 Trial + Execution of Pirate Captain William Kidd Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Colonial AmericaThe Finest Report on the Trial and Execution of the Famous Pirate Captain William Kidd Printed May 1701 May 1701-Dated, "The Present State of EUROPE: or the ...MONTHLY MERCURY, Giving an Account of all the public and private OCCURENCES...for the Month of May, 1701," Printed in London for Henry Rhodes, Very Fine. (Trial and Execution of Captain Kidd) May, 1701, "The Present State of Europe", 40 Pages. This early news imprint consists of 40 pages, 8" x 6" and was issued monthly, with the date of publication on the front page. The news inside is formatted by headings indicating the country from which the news was coming (France, England, Spain, Poland, Russia, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Turkey, Ireland, etc). The news coverage has mostly to do with the various countries of Europe in general and the Royalty of Europe in particular. There is lots of coverage of WARS, treaties, important people, commerce, deaths, disasters, Kings, Queens, i.e.- all the news that one sees in today's newspapers. There is an inside page headline, "Advice From England", and 4+ pages of the latest news from England. At the bottom of the last page of this issue are 11 lines of text (1/4 page) detailing the trial and execution of the famous pirate Captain WILLIAM KIDD, in London, England. This long detailed text begins with the indictment of William Kidd for murder and reports of his being found guilty. The text goes on to report the trial and guilty findings against the other pirates from Kidd's ship, the Adventure Galley. Finally, the report goes on to describe the execution of Captain Kidd by hanging at execution dock. This is the longest and most complete news coverage of the trial and execution of the pirate Captain Kidd, available in a contemporary periodical. There are but 2 known newspaper reports on the trial and execution of Captain Kidd but they are in two separate issues of the London Gazette from 1701 and each one of those events is reported in just a single line of text in the two separate issues. This is an extremely rare, long contemporary report of the trial and execution by hanging of the famous Pirate CAPTAIN WILLIAM KIDD. William "Captain" Kidd (c. 1645 – May 23, 1701) was a Scottish sailor remembered for his trial and execution for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. Kidd killed one of his own crewmen on October 30, 1697. While Kidd's gunner, William Moore, was on deck sharpening a chisel, a Dutch ship hove in sight. Moore urged Kidd to attack the Dutchman, an act not only piratical but also certain to anger the Dutch-born King William. Kidd refused, calling Moore a lousy dog. Moore retorted, "If I am a lousy dog, you have made me so; you have brought me to ruin and many more." Kidd snatched up and heaved an ironbound bucket at Moore. Moore fell to the deck with a fracture and died the following day. Prior to Kidd returning to New York City, he learned that he was a wanted pirate, and that several English men-of-war were searching for him. Realizing that the Adventure Prize was a marked vessel, he cached it in the Caribbean Sea and continued toward New York aboard a sloop. He is alleged to have deposited some of his treasure on Gardiners Island, hoping to use his knowledge of its location as a bargaining tool. Bellomont (an investor in Captain Kidd's adventures) was away in Boston, Massachusetts. Aware of the accusations against Kidd, Bellomont was justifiably afraid of being implicated in piracy himself, and knew that presenting Kidd to England in chains was his best chance to save his own neck. He lured Kidd into Boston with false promises of clemency, then ordered him arrested on July 6, 1699. Kidd was placed in Stone Prison, spending most of the time in solitary confinement. The conditions of Kidd's imprisonment were extremely harsh, and appear to have driven him at least temporarily insane. He was eventually (after over a year) sent to England for questioning by Partliament. The new Tory ministry hoped to use Kidd as a tool to discredit the Whigs who had backed him, but Kidd refused to name names, naively confident his patrons would reward his loyalty by interceding on his behalf. Finding Kidd politically useless, the Tory leaders sent him to stand trial before the High Court of Admiralty in London for the charges of piracy on high seas and the murder of William Moore. Whilst awaiting trial, Kidd was confined in the infamous Newgate Prison and wrote several letters to King William requesting clemency. Kidd was tried without representation, and was shocked to learn at his trial that he was charged with murder. He was found guilty on all charges (murder and five counts of piracy). He was hanged on May 23, 1701, at "Execution Dock", Wapping, in London. During the execution, the hangman's rope broke and Kidd was hanged on the second attempt. His body was gibbeted — left to hang in an iron cage over the River Thames, London — as a warning to future would-be pirates for twenty years Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	91 Engraving of Sir Francis Drake, 1760 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Colonial America18th Century Engraving of "Sir Francis Drake" c. 1760, Engraving of Sir Francis Drake. 14" x 8.5" waist-length portrait of the English admiral by Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Choice Very Fine. Drake's image is shown within an ornate setting of nautical and military implements; in the lower portion is an image of a sea battle. At the lower edge is "I. Houbraken, Sculp. Amst." Light toning. Great eye appeal. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	92 Colonial Era Hand-forged Four Spout Grease Lamp Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 175.00 - 250.00 Colonial AmericaColonial Era Hand-forged Four Spout Grease Lamp c. 1750-80 Colonial to Revolutionary War Era, Hand-forged Iron, Four Spout Grease Lamp, Very Fine. This original Grease Lamp is in excellent condition with choice color and natural patina. It includes its original 4" tall bar with the pan measuring a large 2.5" x 2.5" in size. No damage or repairs which makes this example of museum quality and excellent for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	93 Original Colonial Era Four Spout Grease Lamp Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 175.00 - 225.00 Colonial AmericaWell Used Original Colonial Era Four Spout Grease Lamp c. 1750 Colonial era, Four Spout Grease Lamp, Hand-forged Iron, Fine. This is an original example, the center bar with hand work to the top portion and it has the original 6" long chain for hanging. Some original grease remains in the pan. This piece measures 3.5" x 3.5" and the center bar is 6" tall. A nice example of an original Colonial era lamp having a fully as made appearance and no repairs. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	94 1761 The Dutch West India Company Charter Renewed Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Colonial America1761 The Dutch West India Company Charter Renewed 1761-Dated, Printed Announcement in Four Panels, overall measurement of 20.5" x 56", renewing the Charter of the Dutch West India Company, in Dutch, Very Fine. Announcement, in Dutch, of the renewal of the company's charter by the States General of the Dutch Republic. 1761. Isaac Scheltus, original printer. An extremely large document being four panels together with an . The document details the renewal of the charter and its rights to trade in slaves and other goods from the coast of Africa. The company was founded as a "trading and colonizing company, chartered by the States-General of the Dutch republic in 1621 and organized in 1623. The United New Netherland Company, which had been trading around the mouth of the Hudson River for several years, was absorbed into the new company. By the terms of the charter no citizen of the Netherlands could trade with any point on the African coast between the Tropic of Cancer and the Cape of Good Hope or on the American coast between Newfoundland and the Straits of Magellan without the company's permission. The company was responsible to the States-General in larger matters, such as declaring war, but otherwise had almost complete administrative and judicial power in its territory. The company was initially interested taking Brazil from the Portuguese. After 30 years of warfare, however, Brazil was lost. By that time the company had built Fort Orange (1624) on the site of Albany, N.Y., Fort Nassau (1624) on the Delaware River, Fort Good Hope on the site of Hartford on the Connecticut River, and finally Fort Amsterdam (1626), on the southern tip of Manhattan Island, which was the nucleus of the settlement called New Amsterdam, now New York City. England could not then afford to antagonize the Dutch because of wars with France and Spain and so permitted the Dutch settlement to be made on lands that England claimed. New Netherland remained under the control of the company until the English finally conquered it in 1664. The company's unsound financial condition led to its reorganization under a new charter in 1674. Thereafter it engaged primarily in the African slave trade, though it still possessed colonies in Guiana. In 1791 its charter expired and was not renewed." (encyclopedia.com). A rare, early document displaying a governments chartering of a slave trading company. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	95 1775 Magazine Reports - Taxation No Tyranny Reply Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 Colonial America1775 Magazine Reports On "Taxation no Tyranny" Reply March 1775, Monthly News Magazine, "GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE," (London, England), with "Taxation no Tyranny" Reply to the Continental Congress, plus News, Choice Extremely Fine. The important, truly historic first inside page headline reads: "American Affairs" and includes the events surrounding the American Revolution. This magazine has approximately 48 pages and the page size is 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". These magazines were typically issued with several blank-back engraved illustrated plates, relating to various subjects in that particular issue. Two full page copper plate Illustrations, ending page has Stock Prices listed, plus much more. The Gentlemans Magazine was in essence the "Time" or "Newsweek" news magazine of the 18th and 19th Centuries. It was also the first general-interest magazine, and the most influential periodical of its time. The Boston Massacre refers to an incident involving the deaths of five civilians at the hands of British troops on March 5, 1770, the legal aftermath of which helped spark the rebellion in some of the British colonies in America, which culminated in the American Revolution. A tense situation because of a heavy British military presence in Boston boiled over to incite brawls between soldiers and civilians, and eventually led to troops discharging their muskets after being attacked by a rioting crowd. Three civilians were killed at the scene of the shooting, and two died after the incident. Thomas Preston was an officer of the 29th Regiment of Foot who was present at the Boston Massacre March 5, 1770. [1]He was acquitted of all charges in a trial held in Boston, Massachusetts. Future US President John Adams was his attorney. Two of his men, Hugh Montgomery and Mathew Kilroy, were found guilty of manslaughter and branded on the thumb with a hot iron. After his trial, Preston retired from the army and reportedly settled in Ireland, though Adams recalled seeing him in London in the 1780s. Captain Preston and the soldiers were arrested and scheduled for trial in a Suffolk County court. The government was determined to give the soldiers a fair trial so there could be no grounds for retaliation from the British and so that moderates would not be alienated from the Patriot cause. A problem was that no lawyers in the Boston area wanted to defend the soldiers, as they believed it would be a huge career mistake. A desperate request was sent to John Adams from Preston, pleading for his work on the case. Adams, who was already a leading Patriot and who was contemplating a run for public office, nevertheless agreed to help, in the interest of ensuring a fair trial. Adams, Josiah Quincy II, and Robert Auchmuty acted as the defense attorneys, with Sampson Salter Blowers helping by investigating the jury pool. It is not known whether Paul Revere was present at the Massacre, though he drew a detailed map of the bodies to be used in the trial of the British soldiers held responsible. Massachusetts Solicitor General Samuel Quincy and private attorney Robert Treat Paine, hired by the town of Boston, handled the prosecution. To let passions settle, the trial was delayed for months, unusual in that period, and the jurymen were all chosen from towns outside Boston. Tried on his own, Preston was acquitted after the jury was not convinced that he had ordered the troops to fire. His trial lasted from October 24, 1770 to October 30, 1770. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	96 Gilt Brass Gorget Ancient Honourable Lumber Troop Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 Colonial AmericaGilt Brass Gorget Ancient and Honourable "Lumber Troop" 18th Century (no date). Gilt Brass Gorget. British. Ancient and Honourable "Lumber Troop." Extremely Fine. This quite unusual and unique looking engraved gorget is very ornate in design and detail, with the legend "Lumber - Troop" engraved in large capital letters on either side. The central "Decorative Arms and Supporters" are at center. This organization was a period social patriotic club. Their meeting place was in Fleet Street, and whose members gave themselves military titles. Engraved inside is the name, "Lieut. Johnson," it has no hallmarks, and measures approximately 4.5" x 3.5" in excellent overall quality. The first we have seen. Ex: Stack's John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI, October 2006, Lot 94 Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	97 Coat of Arms Of Gloucester, Mass. Sayword Family Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Colonial AmericaEarly Coat of Arms Of Gloucester, Mass. Sayword Family 18th Century, Hand-drawn and Hand-colored, Original "Coat of Arms" for the Sayword Family of Gloucester, Massachusetts, Very Good. This original, handmade Sayword family "Coat of Arms" shield is in fairly rough condition with some small areas of loss and staining. The shield depicts a profile of a Knight's Helmut beneath a Dove. Within the lower shield are three Bucks. The head caption reads: "By the Name of Sayword". It measures 9.5" wide x 13" tall (sight) and framed to 11" wide x 14.5" tall. The Sayword's were a multigenerational fishing family here and their names appear on old town records dating back to the 18th century. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	98 1774 Forgan Fife Scotland Communion Token Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Colonial America1774 Forgan Fife Scotland Communion Token 1774-Dated. Forgan Fife Scotland Communion Token, obv. "Forgan - 1774" rev. "M. - I. B." Choice Extremely Fine. Burzinski 2604. Cresswell 2312. Obverse: "Forgan - 1774" and Reverse: "M. - I. B."Sharply struck and very clean. Ex Lester Burzinski collection. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	99 1797 Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Colonial America1797-Dated Two Volume Bound Set "Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" From 1700 To 1781 1797 Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Published in Philadelphia. Two Volume Bound Set. By Hall & Sellers. Fine. This is an original Two Volume Bound Set from 1797 of the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It was Published in Philadelphia by Hall & Sellers (who also printed Colonial Paper Money), in two large volumes covering the laws of Pennsylvania from October 14th 1700 to October 1st 1781. These historic volumes cover all the laws of that British Colony and after July 4, 1776 a State, where the Declaration of Independence was written. It also includes many important Acts during the American Revolution. The two volumes comprise 900 pages, plus addition supplements and a detailed index. Each volume measures a tall 8" x 12.75" and is 2.5" thick. They have original leather on board covers, and original gold stamped titles on the spine. The covers are somewhat rough and worn, as to be expected. Some light tone and spotting throughout, with the great majority of pages are extremely pleasing being very clean and perfectly readable. This is a scarce, historic two volume set. (Set of 2). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	100 Paul Revere Engravings in 1772 Boston Almanac Start Price: 5,000.00High Bid: 6,500.00Estimate: 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 American RevolutionThree Original Paul Revere Engraved Illustration Prints Within Nathaniel Ames 1772 Almanac 1772-Dated, Imprint entitled, "An Astronomical Diary or Almanack for the Year of Our Lord Christ 1772," with different original Paul Revere Engravings, including a most historically important "Letters From a Pennsylvania Farmer" having a portrait of John Dickinson, and a cut of "Mrs. Catharine McCaulay," plus the cover illustration of the dwarf Emma Leach, as compiled by Nathaniel Ames, Choice Very Fine. This rarely offered, original Boston almanac, was published late in 1771. It contains 24 printed pages, with some contemporary note pages at its conclusion, measures 6" x 4" and includes 3 different authentic, original recognized Engravings (unsigned) by Paul Revere, as recognized in Brigham. The American Antiquarian Society says of this almanac: "One of two editions of Ames for 1772, the other printed for Ezekiel Russell. This edition is presumably that of Fleets, Edes, and Gill, although there is no printer's imprint. It is doubtlessly the pirated edition anticipated by Russell." Illustrations of John Dickinson, and Mrs. Catherine M'Caulay, both full page. They are copies or versions of the three cuts in Russell's editions of Ames, two of which were by Paul Revere. Evidently these versions are also by Revere, as an entry in his Day Book for December 21, 1771, records a charge against Edes and Gill, 'to engraving 3 plates for Ames' almanack.' The evidence suggests that Edes & Gill secured a copy of Russell's edition on the day it appeared, and ordered reproductions of the plates from Paul Revere." There is the Revere engraved plate of Mrs. Catherine M'Caulay, who was a popular British historian, sympathetic to the rights of the Americans. The full-page metal cut of "The Patriotic American Farmer. J-N D-K-NS-N, Esq; Barrister at Law" contains the text lines, "Who with attic eloquence, and Roman spirit, hath affected the Liberties of the British Colonies in America," and is followed by the poem, "Tis nobly done to stem Taxation's rage, and raise the thoughts of a degenerate age, For Happiness and Joy, from Freedom spring; But Life in Bondage is a worthless Thing." This particular example of the almanac, measuring 6" x 4" is tightly trimmed from the bottom, has 8 blank pages at the end which are filled with a handwritten account of expenses, including 3 entries for chocolate. It has expected light tone with a slight stain at the top of the front cover. The pages are still well bound together. Overall, this is a fine, early American Almanac, graced with three important original Paul Revere Engravings. "Letters From a Pennsylvania Farmer" - Voices of dissent over Parliament's growing authority upon the colonies in America were heard long before the colonists' actual act of independence. One of those voices was that of John Dickenson. A preeminent Philadelphia lawyer, Dickenson was elected to the Pennsylvania legislature in 1762 where he was active in protesting British policies. Attending the Stamp Act Congress in 1765, he advocated commercial retaliation. Dickenson's writings entitled Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer were published in newspapers in 1767 and 1768. Though conciliatory in tone, his Letters made clear that Britain's policies were wrong and deprived the colonies of their lawful rights. Ultimately, Letters from a Farmer urge united action on the part of the colonists. The letter that appears here is the very first Letter in his series. It appears in the Boston Chronicle of December 21, 1767. As it happens, this is also the very first issue published by the Chronicle. While the actual year does not appear on the newspaper's masthead, note "Vol. 1 and No. 1" at each of its sides. Dickenson's first Letter illustrates perfectly the author's moderate and reasoned approach while at the same time recommending concerted action. Here Dickenson discusses Parliament's suspension of the New York Assembly following the legislature's refusal to comply with Britain's recently-enacted Quartering Act. Dickenson went on to become a member of the Continental Congress, agreeing to the necessity of armed resistance. Later he helped draft the Articles of Confederation, and was an active participant in the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Dickenson wrote 13 letters in all, published as a pamphlet that went through at least ten editions. His Letters had a significant impact on political thought not only in America but also in England. (Archiving Early America) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	101 1775, Book: Act Restricting Trade with America Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 American RevolutionAn Act Restricting Trade Between The American Colonies And England And Her West Indies Possessions 1775, Book, (Acts of Parliament During 1774-1775), Including an act restricting trade and commerce of the American Colonies, Choice Extremely Fine. The "title" of this huge and fascinating book is: "Anno Regni Georgii III, Regis Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, Decimo Quinto," which simply means "The 15th Year of the Reign of George III, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." Containing 1,096 pages, and measuring 12.5" x 8.25," this book is printed (in English) on high quality paper, which has remained fresh and bright, without foxing or other damage. This book was rebound in 1833 in full calf with banded spine. The binding is tight and the cover, though scuffed and worn, is in great shape. Inside the front cover is the bookplate of P. Q. Donner. This is a collection of 26 Acts of Parliament, enacted during the 1774-1775 session -- on the eve of the American Revolution. One act (Chapter 15), specifies that British troops in the American Colonies should be quartered in barracks, and if there was not enough room, then they were to be quartered in Inns, Almshouses, and uninhabited houses. The quartering of British troops in private homes in America was one of the grievances which led to the Revolutionary War. Another act (Chapter 18), is entitled: "An Act to restrain the Trade and Commerce of the Colonies of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina to Great Britain, Ireland and the British Islands in the West Indies, under certain Conditions and Limitations." Another act (Chapter 10), places similar restrictions on Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. The restriction of trade to the West Indies, which was extremely important to the economy of the American Colonies, was another grievance leading to the Revolutionary War. George III succeeded his grandfather, George II, to the British throne in 1760 and ruled for 60 years -- one of the longest reigns in British history. Caught in the midst of political turmoil at home and overseas, he was blamed for the loss of the American Colonies. He became blind and incompetent before his death. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	102 1774 Speech: Edmund Burke on American Taxation Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 American Revolution1774 Speech of Edmund Burke on American Taxation and for Repeal of the Duty on Tea 1775, Edmund Burke's April 19, 1774, Speech on American Taxation, Very Fine. This is a rare, original printing entitled: "Speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. on American Taxation, April 19, 1774." This is the Second Edition, printed in 1775 in London by J. Dodsley. This book runs 96 pages, in 7.5" x 5" format, rebound with modern red leatherette covers. Generally in excellent condition, there is a 3.5" tear on the title page, which has been repaired on the back. Page 91-92 is printed off-center, resulting in some loss to text when it was trimmed. An early owner's signature, "Robert Crafton" appears near the bottom of the title page. This is Edmund Burke's famous argument for the repeal of the duty on Tea. See: Sabin 9295; Howes B980; Adams, American Controversy 75-16b. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	103 1776 Book on Impact of Revolutionary War Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 American RevolutionJustifying War with the American Colonies in 1776 1776 Book: "OBSERVATIONS ON THE NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT, AND THE JUSTICE AND POLICY OF THE WAR WITH AMERICA...," Seventh Edition, by Richard Price, London, England, Printed for T. Cadell, Very Fine. This interesting, Revolutionary War Era book provides justification for waging war on the 13 colonies. Originally printed in February 1776, the book went through several editions, and attracted much heat and controversy. Lacking covers, but retaining the 1/2 calf spine, 8" x 5", 134 pages. Howes P586; American Independence 224i. American Controversy 76-118c. According to Howes, at least 14 editions of Price's work appeared in London in 1776. In addition to discussing the principles at issue in the war, Price includes an appendix that examines the economic impact of the American Revolution. Light, scattered foxing, but the pages are quite clean and legible. A hardbound, 3rd edition copy of this book sold for $1416 in EAHA's August 26, 2006 Auction, Lot #183. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	104 1776 Book: Rights Great Britain Against America Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 American Revolution1776 Title "The Rights of Great Britain Asserted Against the Claims of America: Being An Answer to the Declaration of the General Congress." 1776 Book: "The Rights of Great Britain Asserted Against the Claims of America: Being An Answer to the Declaration of the General Congress," Attributed to James MacPherson, Eighth edition, London, Very Fine. This rare Revolutionary War dated volume from 1776 is disbound and missing its title page and appendix, with the end page 97 present but separated. There is a light small semicircular stain at the lower edge, not affecting any of the text. This is an important and interesting period work related to the Declaration of Independence, as it both specifically quotes and refutes passages from the Declaration. There is a very strong diatribe against the Rebel Congress. A very rare volume. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	105 Paul Revere Engraved Masthead THE BOSTON GAZETTE Start Price: 280.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 455.00 - 550.00 American RevolutionPaul Revere Engraved Masthead THE BOSTON GAZETTE October 25, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War, Newspaper, THE BOSTON GAZETTE, AND COUNTRY JOURNAL, Boston, Massachusetts, Very Fine. This is an original 15" x 10", 4 page, historic Revolutionary War Boston printed newspaper, with a famous Paul Revere Engraved Masthead. The engraving features Columbia releasing a bird from a cage, with a view of Boston in the background. There are some tone spots, and the bottom of the last page did not go through the press completely affecting a few ads. The front page has the Address to the Inhabitants of the State of Massachusetts-Bay, held in Council at Concord, Walter Spooner, President. In part it reads: "We repose full confidence in our constituents, that the same ardor of liberty and independence, which begun, will terminate the glorious contest; while from the continuance of the same generous and patriotic exertions, we may rationally conclude, that as the spirit, the territory, and the resources of our enemies, are, by the smiles of Heaven on our Councils and our Arms, rapidly diminishing, the reputation, the security, and the virtue of America are increasing and we be perpetual..." There is an article signed in print by John Hancock, announcing a new State Lottery to help raise cash for the war effort of Massachusetts. The speech of the King George III on the rebellion in the America's, plus news from New York and from the Continental Congress signed in print by Samuel Huntington, as President. A resolution by John Jay in the Congress, signed in print by John Jay. News from Boston, the British in Rhode Island, and much more. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	106 1781 Book REVOLUTION DE L AMERIQUE, First Edition Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 American Revolution1781 First Edition Of "REVOLUTION DE L'AMERIQUE" 1781 Book entitled "REVOLUTION DE L'AMERIQUE," First Edition, by Abbé Raynal, Printed by Chez Lockier Davis, Holborn, London, Fine. This important 18th century treatise was a highly informative work which contains an historical essay on the American Revolution. This is one of a few editions issued the first year 1781, some with, most without the frontispiece. The text is printed in French. Volume numbers 171-pages with separate [16-page] preliminaries; and measures approximately 8.75" tall x 5.5" wide x .75" thick. This rare book remains in quite good overall condition with typical issues of age. Raynal urged the Americans to found their liberty on constitutionalism, union, freedom of conscience, and the education of the people. The cover is well worn, spine tips chipped, spine cocked, page edges uncut, scattered light foxing, occasional minor damp staining, page edges uncut [as issued], and is generally clean internally. All in all, this desirable treatise remains very presentable. Abbé Guillaume Thomas François Raynal (1713-1796) was a noted French historian and philosopher. Raynal was a priest, but he was dismissed from his parish in Paris. He then turned to writing and sought the society and collaboration of the philosophes. Two historical works, one on the Netherlands (1747) and one on the English Parliament (1748), firmly established his reputation. Arguably his most important work, completed with the assistance of Denis Diderot, was a massive history of the European colonies in the Indies and Americas (1770). It was condemned by the Parlement of Paris (1781) for impiety and its dangerous ideas on the right of the people to revolt and to give or withhold consent to taxation. Nevertheless, the History was extremely popular, passing through many subsequent editions; the radical tone becoming more pronounced in later issues. Placed on the Index of the Roman Catholic Church in 1774, Raynal's book was burned and he was forced into exile in 1781. He was allowed to return to France, but not Paris, in 1784; his Parisian banishment was rescinded in 1790. Elected to the States General in 1789, he refused to serve and later advocated a constitutional monarchy. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	107 GOUVERNEUR MORRIS, Biographical Book, 1832 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 American Revolution1832 Book "GOUVERNEUR MORRIS" by Jared Sparks 1832, Set of Books, Entitled "GOUVERNEUR MORRIS," by Jared Sparks, 3 Volumes, Published by Gray & Bowen, Boston, MA, Fine. 8.75" x 5.5". A great portrait frontispiece of Governeur Morris is located at the beginning of the first volume. This great biographical text illustrates the life of the Governeur through "selections from his correspondence and miscellaneous papers." The topics include "events in The American Revolution, The French Revolution, and in The Political history of the United States." All volumes are worn, and contain some foxing. Also one cover is detached. This is a Great Collection! (3 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	108 1777, Massachusetts Bay Treasury Loan Certificate Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 American RevolutionPaul Revere's "Sword in Hand" Styled Vignette on a Revolutionary War Treasury Certificate December 1777, Massachusetts Bay Treasury Loan Certificate, £12 2 Shillings, Anderson MA-10, Choice Very Fine+. 8.75" x 8." With Nathanial Hurd's rendition of Paul Revere's original "Sword in Hand" vignette at upper left. This 6% interest paying bond, due in March, 1781 was issued to redeem State Bills of Credit, which were used for helping to finance the Treasury of Massachusetts Bay during the Revolutionary War. Above-average printing quality with three signatures to the left of Scollay, Price and Boyer for the Committee. Gardner signs as Treasurer at the right. Somewhat rough along the extreme bottom and right edges, otherwise nicely preserved and impressive. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	109 Pleasing Quality 1777 Sword in Hand Vignette Bond Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 American RevolutionPleasing Quality 1777 "Sword in Hand" Vignette Bond Massachusetts. 1777. Treasury Loan Certificate. £29 12 Shillings. Anderson MA-10. Choice Very Fine. Hurd's "Sword in Hand" vignette Revolutionary War Bond 9.0" x 8.75", Due in March, 1781 to redeem State Bills of Credit. Above average printing quality with three signatures left of Scollay, Price and Boyer for the committee. Henry Gardner signs as treasurer at the right. Choice quality for the type and any flaws are too minor to mention. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	110 Handwritten Revolutionary War Bond, 1779 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 American RevolutionRare Connecticut Revolutionary War Bond February 10, 1779, Revolutionary War Bond, Issued by Edward Hallam as the Continental Army Assistant Commissary, New London, CT, Choice Fine. Manuscript Document Signed "Edward Hallam" as Assistant Commissary, written in brown ink on watermarked, fine-laid paper, 12" x 7.5", one page, docketed on the reverse. This unique manuscript features the remnants of its original red wax seal. It has some dampstaining and edge soiling. It reads, in full: "Know all Men by there [sic] Presents, that I Edward Hallam of New London & State of Connecticut, am Holden & Stand bound unto the Honourable John Jay Esq. President of the Continental Congress, or his Successor in office in the Sum of Five Thousand Dollars, to which Payment well & truly to be made and done, I the said Edward Hallam do bind my Self my Heirs, Executors & Administrators firmly by there Presents. Signed with my Hand, & Sealed with my Seal: Dated at New London February 10th One Thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Nine. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden Edward Hallam shall well & Truly Execute the office & Trust of an Assistant Company of yours, at the Port of New London, according to the Resolutions of Congress regulating that Department; then this Present obligation to be void and none Effect but in default thereof shall stand, remain and abide in full Force, Strength, Power & Virtue - Edward Hallam" Very rare, and the first of this Revolutionary War issued manuscript type obligation we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	111 1780 Revolutionary War Mass. Commodity Bond Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 American Revolution1780 Revolutionary War Massachusetts Commodity Bond January 1, 1780-Dated Revolutionary War. State of Massachusetts Bay. Commodity Bond. Anderson MA-20. Engraved by "J.M. Furness Sculp." Choice Very Fine Low Rarity-6. Signed by "H(enry) Gardner," as Treasurer and by Thomas Dawes and Richard Cranch as Committee. Partially-Printed, 5" x 11" Typeset and Engraved Form on thick laid period paper. This original bond is well printed in rich black, and is very attractive, being clean and impressive. It has an ornate indent at left with shaded borders, and script style titles at top and the overall obligation detailed at its center. This form is fully accomplished, made to Samuel Glover for 368 Pounds 19 Shillings 7 Pence being due on March 1, 1785. There are three embossed official seals. This obligation specifying value in precise quantities of Corn, Beef, Sheep's Wool, or Leather and other such "Commodities" as inflation was making paper money nearly worthless and impossible to accept for any long-term obligation. This is the First Bond Type to be so valued against a basket of standard commodities in America! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	112 1783 Massachusetts Treasury Certificate In Specie Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 American Revolution1783 Massachusetts Treasury Certificate Payable In Specie February 1, 1783, Colonial Massachusetts Treasury Certificate, Anderson MA-34, Choice Extremely Fine (hole canceled). This square "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" Treasury Certificate, measuring 7.25" x 7.25," was issued to and is endorsed on the back by Isaac Snow. This certificate was payable, in gold or silver, with 6% interest in 4 annual installments beginning in 1786. Six handwritten lines indicate that interest was paid 6 times over a period of 5 years and 3 months. Another handwritten line indicates this certificate was redeemed by "W H" and a hole cancellation near the center confirms that this certificate was redeemed by the Treasury. This certificate is signed by Thomas Ivers as Treasurer and T. Henshaw for the Committee, and is in very nice condition, having some minor chipping in the right margin. This is a nice example of Fiscal Paper from the Revolutionary War Era. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	113 Colonial and Revolutionary War Brass Inkwell Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 American RevolutionColonial and Revolutionary War Traveling Brass Inkwell c. 1770 Colonial and Revolutionary War Era, Traveling Brass Inkwell, Decorative Footed Base, Choice Very Fine. This original piece is made of quite heavy, solid brass and has a screw top to seal in the ink. It is in excellent, museum quality having a natural color and patina from actual light use. It measures 1.5" tall x 1.5" wide with a nice decorative style footing at bottom. A pleasing authentic 18th century collectable item in museum quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	114 Colonial and Revolutionary War Brass Inkwell Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 American RevolutionColonial and Revolutionary War Traveling Brass Inkwell c. 1770 Colonial and Revolutionary War Era, Traveling Silver Plate Brass Inkwell, Decorative Footed Base, Very Fine. This original Silver Plate Brass Inkwell is made of quite heavy, solid brass and has a screw top to seal in the ink, with fully silver plated surfaces. It is all original and still has the remains of the ink sponge inside. It is in excellent, museum quality having a natural color and patina from actual light use which has worn some of the silvering. It measures 1.5" tall x 1.5" wide with a nice decorative style footing at bottom. A most pleasing, authentic 18th century collectable item that is of museum quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	115 USA Continental Soldiers Revolutionary War Button Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 American Revolution"USA" Continental Soldier's Revolutionary War Button c. 1775 Revolutionary War. Continental Soldier's Uniform Cuff Button. "USA" Design. Cast Pewter. With Original Shank. Fine. This original cast Revolutionary War Continental Soldier Pewter Button measures 22mm in diameter. It is a medium size coat cuff button. It is above average in quality with almost a complete raised rim, having a clear lightly worn "USA"at center with about 60% raised outer rim remaining on the obverse. The outstanding, clean and original shank remains intact. A nice, original Continental Soldier's Button, which are getting more scarce and much, more expensive. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	116 AMOS DOOLITTLE Coin Silver Spoon, c. 1790 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionAmos Doolittle Handmade Hallmarked "AD" Silver Spoon c. 1790, Coin Silver Spoon, Made by Amos Doolittle of New Haven, CT, Hallmarked "AD", Choice Very Fine. This is an original, impressive quality example of an American pointed antique pattern Coin Silver Spoon. The handle tops have matching hand engraved monograms "JLW" and the bowl decoration is stipple engraved in a dot pattern, an interesting touch. This spoon measures a full 5.75 inches in length and is in excellent condition with little tip wear. The reverse is Hallmark stamped with the maker's mark "AD" of Amos Doolittle (1754-1832), the famous New Haven, CT silversmith, jeweler and well know engraver of historic patriotic Revolutionary War Era and other scenes. Doolittle was a veteran of the Revolutionary War and pictorially documented the battles of Lexington and Concord. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	117 Printed State of Massachusetts-Bay 1778 Tax Act Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 500.00 - 700.00 American RevolutionPrinted Official State of Massachusetts-Bay 1778 Tax Act 1778, Printed Massachusetts Tax Act. 8.75" x 14.25". Docket to the Selectmen of Haverhill, 10 pages, Fine. "An ACT for apportioning and assessing a Tax of Two Hundred and Fifty-four Thousand, Seven Hundred and Eighteen Pounds, Sixteen Shillings and Eleven pence, upon the several Towns and other Places in this State, for defraying the public Charge..." Several folds, with some roughness and one full fold separation at the last page. A nice Printed Act listing the tax burden of each town in the state during the Revolutionary War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	118 Document to Elect Massachusetts Congress, 1775 Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,900.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 American RevolutionImportant Document to Elect Representatives to the Massachusetts Provincial Congress of May 31, 1775 "Dated Amesbury - 20 May: 1775," Manuscript Document Signed, "Caleb Pilsberry" and "John Currier," Choice Very Fine. This highly significant Revolutionary War Political Document is written just one month after the Battles at Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. It is calling for the town citizens to assemble and elect their Representatives to attend the Massachusetts Provincial Congress to be held on May 31, 1775 at Watertown, Massachusetts. This remarkable, early piece of American Revolutionary War history measures 8" x 7.25" and is signed by the Selectmen of the Town of Amesbury, Massachusetts, being Caleb Pilsberry and John Currier (who would later be Captain John Currier of the Continental Army). This well written and very clean, clear document would have been passed among the citizens of Amesbury to be read. This concisely worded document reads in part: "In observance of the Resolves and Recommendations of the Provincial Congress: The Freeholders and other Inhabitants of the town of Amesbury that are qualified for Voting agreeable to the Laws of choosing Representatives are hereby Notified to meet together at the west meeting house in said town on Thursday, the twenty fifth day of May instant at two of the clock in the after noon (firstly) to elect and Depute one or more person or persons to represent them in a provincial Congress to be held at Watertown Meeting House on the thirty first day of this instant May - and (secondly) to put out the poor and indigent people belonging to the town of Amesbury to Some place or places to be supported for won (sic) year or as the town shall see fit... ." - "Dated Amesbury 20 May: 1775 - Caleb Pilsberry and John Currier." This very rare and historically important manuscript document is in very good condition - intact with no large stains, significant soiling or loss of text. There are a few small spots of ink staining and professionally repaired fold separations. The document will frame and display nicely. The signatures are bold and beautiful, as is the manuscript text of the document. A rare and important piece of American Revolutionary War and Independence Political history. Spurred by the 1774 British "Intolerable Acts," which significantly altered the original 1692 Massachusetts Bay Royal Charter, closed the Port of Boston, and allowed the quartering of British troops within the town of Boston itself, the General Court of Massachusetts was dissolved and re-formed itself into the First Provincial Congress on October 7, 1774 at Concord. Despite its "Provisional" nature, this Provincial Congress came to be seen by the general population as the legitimate government for all of Massachusetts, except that of the area around the City of Boston itself, that was still under direct British military control. The First Congress dissolved on December 10, 1774. After new elections were held, the Second Provincial Congress met at Cambridge on February 1, 1775, and later at Concord and then Watertown, being dissolved on May 29, 1775. The Third and newly elected Congress met at Watertown on May 31, 1775, and dissolved on July 19, 1775, on the same day that the new state government was inaugurated. On April 19, 1775 the first true Battles of the Revolutionary War took place at Concord and Lexington. On May 12, 1775, after the battles of Concord and Lexington and the subsequent gathering of the Continental Army around Boston, the Provincial Congress applied to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia to clarify the situation regarding a permanent government. Acting on that request, the Continental Congress resolved that Massachusetts was correct in recognizing that the positions of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Council were vacant. They recommended that the Massachusetts towns elect a new Assembly that would choose a Council from among its members. It is in answer to this recommendation that the citizens of Amesbury acted to elect representatives to send to Watertown - these representatives to the Third Provisional Congress would set up the first true American State Government, of the old Massachusetts Bay Colony. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	119 Revolutionary War Enlistments and Substitutes Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 American RevolutionTwo Remarkable "July 5, 1776" Dated Revolutionary War Continental Army Soldier Enlistments From New York July 5, 1776-Dated, Lot of Two Manuscript Documents, Certifying Payment for Two Revolutionary War Soldiers & Their Substitutes, Both of whom enlisted into the Continental Army on July 5, 1776, being very the Day After Independence from Britain was Declared on July 4, 1776, at New York, both Very Fine. This remarkable lot is for a Pair of Two Manuscript Documents, each Signed in brown ink, on fine period laid paper. Each document is original and certifying that substitutes received payment from two Revolutionary War soldiers for serving part of their time in the Continental Army, both dated the very day after Independence Day, in 1776. 1. 3.75" x 6" document, certifying that Solomon Jones received 2 pounds 12 shillings six pence of "Beniman Bailey for doing a quarter of a turne in the Continentel Servis [sic]... To Be dun at New York July ye 5th 1776." Signed by Solomon Jones and Beniman Bailey. 2. The second receipt, 3" x 6.75", is signed by one Adam Bartlet, who received five pounds, five shillings for serving as a substitute for Jacob Moor, and doing "half a tourn for him in the Contentel [sic] Servis", also commencing at New York, July 5, 1776. Both documents with mounting remnants on the back; the first document has tape reinforcements and edge chips, but the writing is very clear and legible. Very Rare Revolutionary War documents, both identifying substitute soldiers who received payment for taking part of a tour of duty in the Continental Army! (2 Items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	120 1776, Revolutionary War Enlistment Document Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 American RevolutionConnecticut Soldier Enlistment into the Continental Army for Six Months Crossing The Delaware With George Washington! December 25, 1776-Dated, Partially-Printed, American Revolutionary War, Six Month Enlistment Document, for a Connecticut Regiment in the Continental Army, Very Fine. This is a historic, fully original Enlistment Document from the "Colony" of Connecticut and signed just a week prior to the signing of The Declaration of Independence! The fully margined document is printed on fine quality laid paper, 3" x 6.75" and has dark black printed text. There are some very small edge splits and ink smudges at the signature. Slight age toning does not detract from the presentation of this item. It reads, in full: "I -(blank fill in for name) - of (blank fill in for town) - 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 (blank fill in for the commanding officer) Esq; until the Twenty-fifth day of December next. Witness my Hand this (blank fill in for date) Day of (blank fill in for month) A.D. 1776 - (blank fill in for official signature)". The John Chester signed Partially-printed form was completed in the week prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, for an enlistment period of six months. Colonel Chester's Connecticut Regiment saw action at White Plains with George Washington and was with Washington when he crossed the Delaware River to attack the Hessian garrison at Trenton, NJ on Christmas Eve night, December 24, 1776. After this successful attack, which saved the American Continental Army from disintegration, George Washington pleaded with his troops to reenlist on their final official day. That day being the exact date of Isaac Kendall's enlistment offered here, of December 25, 1776. This is truly a remarkable official Revolutionary War enlistment form. It appears that this extremely historic document would also have been completed for a soldier who would have actually crossed the Delaware with General Washington. Unfortunately, the name at the very top became heavily ink smudged and it appears that this form was then not completed and used. A fantastic, original piece of Connecticut and Revolutionary War history! We sold one other identical form. That form was fully completed and signed for John Chester's battalion in our EAHA Auction of October 21, 2006, Lot 145, graded Choice Very Fine, which sold for $3,540. This current form is identical to that form, but for the fill in areas remain blank. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	121 Connecticut Regiment Joins Continental Army Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionConnecticut Pays General Roger Enos to Raise a Regiment For the Continental Army November 2, 1776, Partially-Printed Document Signed, "Roger Enos," to Raise a Regiment to join the Continental Army, Very Fine. This is an original document, 1 page, measuring 9" x 17," and dated in 1776, in which General Roger Enos has signed an official $3,000 Bond, allowing Peter Carter of Farmington and Phineas Lovejoy of Enfield in Connecticut, to form a Regiment of soldiers to join with he Continental Army in New York. It is signed by Thomas Seymour, Roger Enos, Peter Curtis and Phineas Lovejoy. The docketing on the back reads, "Capt. Peter Carter's Bond - 4(th) Battalion - 172 (pounds) Dec. 2nd 1776." This is a historic and rare document, and in excellent condition and worthy of the finest of Revolutionary War collections. A small 1" x 1.5" piece has been cut out of the right margin. Revolutionary War collectors will note an interesting fact, in that in the text of the document, the words English Colony are crossed out and the word "State" is inserted, showing that the Declaration of Independence signed a few months earlier, gave the State of Connecticut its independence from England. Roger Enos, was an American Patriot and Continental soldier, born in Simsbury, Connecticut in 1729, and died in 1808. He was in the colonial service during the French & Indian War in 1759, became an Ensign in March 1760, Lieutenant in September, adjutant of his regiment and Captain Lieutenant in 1761, 1st Lieutenant in 1762, and Captain in Israel Putnam's regiment in 1764. He was in the expedition against the Indians, served in the Havana campaign in 1762, and was a member, with Israel and Rufus Putnam and Phineas Lyman, of the commission sent by the colony of Connecticut to survey lands in the Mississippi valley that had been given by the crown to those who served in the French war and the Havana campaign. He was Lieutenant Colonel of the 22d Regiment, in Arnold's expedition to Canada in 1775, returned with his command to avoid starvation on October 25th of that year, and on December 1st, was court martialed for "quitting without leave," and "honorably acquitted." He was afterward Lieutenant Colonel of the 16th Connecticut Regiment, and resigned on 18 January 1776, but was Colonel of a regiment in 1777-1779, when he removed to Vermont, settling the town of Enosburg in March 1781. He was appointed Brigadier General in command of all the Vermont troops in that year, became Major General of the 1st Vermont Division in 1787, and resigned in 1791, after thirty-two years of continuous military service. He was a member of the Vermont Board of War during 1781-1792, and of the State Assembly, and was on the committee to settle the New Hampshire and Vermont controversy. He was also a trustee of the University of Vermont, and one of the committee to consider the Vermont resolutions passed by the Continental Congress. People still argue about Arnold's December 1775 expedition to seize Québec City, and one of these debates concerns Roger Enos, then a Lieutenant Colonel in the 16th Connecticut Regiment. Forty-six years old at the time, Roger was placed in command of the last of Arnold's three divisions. Roger's 350 troops were starving, and, separated from Arnold, Roger decided to break off the march and return to southern New England. In fairness to him, to attack Quebec with 18th century technology as winter was setting in wasn't the most brilliant military decision by his superiors, Arnold among them. To those struggling on ahead of him, Roger was little more than a deserting scoundrel. To those who sat at his court-martial, however, he was a far-seeing leader who made the right choice. Some historians call him a traitor to this day; others say he saved the expedition by withdrawing 350 men who couldn't be fed. The answer, as usual, probably lies somewhere in between. Even Arnold, furious at first, later seemed strangely ambiguous in his judgment, saying only that Roger's departure had "surprised" him because that was not what he had ordered Enos to do. The 350 men who returned with Roger probably would not have made a difference in the abortive attack on Quebec the night of December 30-31. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	122 1778 Revolutionary War Muster Roll White Plains Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 American RevolutionAmerican Revolutionary War 1778 Muster Roll "Camp White Plains" July 31, 1778, Revolutionary War Muster Roll, Choice Very Fine. 8" x 12.5", manuscript legal folio. Document lists the disposition of the eight companies of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment, John Bailey commanding, including officers, staff, and rank & file, totaling 379 fit for duty. Also noted are those on furlough, detached on other duties and of course, those too sick to serve. In all, the regiment was only at two-thirds of full strength, not an uncommon situation. Signed on the verso by Adjutant, Luther Bailey. A few chips along the margins, light soiling, otherwise in very fine condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	123 Revolutionary War List Of Officers At Horseneck Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War List Of Officers At "Horseneck" c.1777 c. 1777 Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document entitled, "A List of the Names of those Gentm appointed Officers in the Regt raising for the Defense of the Post at Horseneck " (Connecticut), Very Fine. This is an original, historic Revolutionary War Document, the top two lines of which reads: "A List of the Names of those Gentm appointed Officers in the Regt raising for the Defense of the Post at Horseneck." This Document measures 12.25" X 7.5" and is written on quality laid period watermarked (with a royal insignia) British paper, well written with some expected light fold tone. This is quite possibly Colonel Ely's Connecticut regiment. There are several notable names written upon this list. 1. The foremost is Captain James Dana, who was a Minuteman and veteran of Bunker Hill. Dana later saved General George Washington from capture, when he forewarned him of British General Clinton's troops being stationed on the other side of a hill, just as Washington rode forward. He received the thanks and recognition of Washington and stood high in his confidence. 2. Captain Charles Miles, who led his Minutemen against the King's troops at North Bridge and would be one of four Concord men wounded on April 19, 1775. 3. Lt. Darius Peck, Minuteman at Lexington. 4. Captain Samuel Grainger, Minuteman at Lexington. The date of this document is approximate, although we know Ensign James Abbott was captured in the fall of 1777 and was not released until 1781. Captain Jesse Grant was captured Nov. 1776 and released Dec.17 , 1780 (Note: no Lieut's or Ensigns in his company). This is the same post where General Israel Putnam would make his famous ride to evade the British in Feb. 1779. The War remained hot at Horseneck as we read in this document that John Lathrop was killed by a saber cut at Horseneck, Connecticut on December 10, 1780, aged 18. This is an important, historic first-hand accounting of those American Officers at "Horseneck". Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	124 Revolutionary War Oath of Allegiance, 1777 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity Printed by John Dunlap June 14, 1777, "Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity," Philadelphia, PA, Printed by John Dunlap, About Fine. Partially Printed Document, completed in manuscript, and Signed "Jas. Young," 4" x 5.5" watermarked, fine-laid paper. This certificate, No. 1297, confirms that "Henry Haroes of the City Philadela. hath voluntarily taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity, as directed by an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania..." Upper right-hand corner of the document is torn away, page is brown-toned and soiled or sooty along right edge, a few small edge splits, but the face of the document is clean and clear. Interesting certification from the Revolutionary War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	125 1777, Revolutionary War Oath of Allegiance Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 American RevolutionOriginal June 1777 Revolutionary War Soldier's American Certificate Oath of "Allegiance and Fidelity" June 30, 1777, Revolutionary War Oath of Allegiance of "Lauchlin Curry," Printed by John Dunlap, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, About Fine. A wonderful, partially printed Certificate, completed in manuscript, printed by John Dunlap on 3.4" x 5.4" cardstock: "I DO hereby CERTIFY, That Lauchlin Curry of Phila. A Carpenter Hath voluntarily and subscribed the OATH of Allegiance and Fidelity..." Signed at the bottom by "Plunkett Fleeson". The document has slight aging, wear, and minor soiling, but is still quite legible. This oath was printed by John Dunlap, the very same Philadelphia printer who also is famous for having printed the very first Broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence, immediately following its being signed. One such copy of Dunlaps printed Broadside Declaration has sold at auction for in excess of eight million dollars! Accompanied by an envelope with handwritten provenance by a previous collector: "Revolutionary War. An Original Oath of Allegiance in Penna. of Lauchlin Curry - 30 June 1777", which was purchased for $1 from "Wm. J. Campbell, Book sellers." On June 13, 1777, the Legislature of Pennsylvania passed a law commanding all residents to appear before a justice of orhter officer qualified to administer judicial oaths, and take an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania and the United States, to give up forever all allegiance to the King and Government of Britain. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	126 General WILLIAM HEATH Signed Document Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Pay Order Signed By American General William Heath April 6, 1778, Manuscript Document, Pay Order Signed by Major General William Heath, Very Fine. This handwritten, Manuscript Document is Signed, "W. Heath - M Genl," written on fine quality period laid paper, being dated at Boston, measuring 9.25" x 7." It is a Revolutionary War dated Pay Order, approved by General Heath himself, and addressed to Ebenezer Hancock, Paymaster, with the instructions: "The United States of America to Joshua Davis, Dr. - To pay as Ds Barrack Master General in the Cont. Army from September 1st, 1777 to April 1st, 1778 - 7 months @ 60 dol 420 dollars a true amount..." This rare item contains early references to the United States and its currency. Some aging to edges and old folds. William Heath (1737-1814), Revolutionary War Major-General from Massachusetts. Heath was in charge of an unsuccessful attack on Ft. Independence (N.Y.) in 1777 and was severely reprimanded by Washington. He received no more field commands from then until the close of the war, restricted mainly to staff duty. Signing documents such as this one were part of his punishment. 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. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	127 AMNESTY PROCLAMATION, South Carolina 1778 Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,900.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 American Revolution1778 Charleston, South Carolina "Amnesty Proclamation" for Revolutionary War "Loyalists" "to forgive, and bury in Oblivion, their past failings and Transgressions."... June 13th, 1778, Printed Broadside - Handbill, Charleston (SC), Outlining the Continental Congress Requirements for Official Amnesty for English Loyalists, 1 page, Uniface, About Fine. This extremely rare and important, historic 4" x 5.75" Proclamation Handbill is nearly full and complete. It appears that only the very last, lower portion of the final line is missing at the extreme bottom edge and a few scattered words lacking, as this item was discovered attached to an original South Carolina Colonial bank note as a backing and was sized to fit onto the back of that note, sold "as is" as such. The printed text is quite readable and primarily clear with some repair along the centerfolds which have some trivial tiny holes seen only when held up to a strong light, which would not be seen at all if matted and framed or placed in a display. It reads, in full: "CHARLES-TOWN, (So. Carolina) June 13, 1778. The following is a Copy of the the Proclamation, which was issued by the President with the Advice of the Privy Council, Friday the 5th of June, Instant. - A PROCLAMATION. - "WHEREAS the Honourable the Continental Congress, by their Act of the 23d Day of April last, did recommend to the Legislatures of the several States, to pass Laws, or to the Executive Authority of each State, it unvessed with sufficient Power, to issue Proclamations, offering Pardon, with such Exceptions, and under such Limitations and Restrictions as they shall think expedient, to such of the inhabitants, or Subjects as have levied War shall any of these States or adhered... and or abused the Enemy, and shall surrender themselves to any Civil or Military Officer (to) any of these States, and shall return to the State to which they may belong, before the tenth Day of June then next: And it is recommended, to the good and faithful Citizens of these States, to receive such returning Penitents with Compassion and Mercy, and to forgive, and bury in Oblivion, their past failings and Transgressions. And whereas many misguided and deluded People lately Inhabitants of this State, by artful and designing Men, Emissaries from East Florida, have been seduced to leave their Habitations and Families, and to withdraw themselves from this State, who now feeling their Error, and being convinced of the Falshoods and Misrepresentations of the Enemy, would gladly return to their Duty, and wish to be received and re-united to their Country, but are deterred by the Fear of Punishment. And whereas many others, useful Inhabitants of this State, who, from tender Consciences, Misapprehension, or Prejudice of former Prepossessions; and ... from Neglect, Inadver... (missing partial sentence)... have (taken) the Oath of Fidelity...." This outstanding, Southern Revolutionary War dated document, offering a reconciliation to those who chose to support the Crown, is simply extraordinary in its superb content and rarity. The first we have seen in any auction or sale and are very privileged to be the first to offer this historic Museum quality document. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	128 War-dated Massachusetts Muster Roll, 1779 Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,250.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 American Revolution1779 War-dated Massachusetts Muster Roll of Capt. Hugh Maxwell's Company January 7, 1779, Revolutionary War, Manuscript "Muster Roll of Capt. Hugh Maxwell's Company in the First Battalion from the State of Massachusetts ...", Choice Very Fine. This impressive and very well detailed Muster Roll measures 15.5" x 12.25," and has some trivial, normal small holes at fold intersections barely affecting the text. This is an authentic period military listing of the ranks of the soldiers, the date they were appointed, their term of enlistment, and any remarks, covering the period from January 1, 1777 to June 21, 1778. Commissioned officers included Hugh Maxwell (Captain), William Taylor (Lieutenant), and Joshua Peirce (Ensign). Signed at Fisk-Kill, MA by Henry Rutgers, Jr. A very rare Revolutionary War manuscript form. Hugh Maxwell was a Massachusetts Minute-Man who joined Prescott's Company after hearing about the Battle of Lexington. At Bunker Hill, he was injured when a musket ball passed through his right shoulder. Later, he was present at the siege of Boston and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth. His company entered Valley Forge in December 1777 and left in June 1778. While not a major figure in the Revolutionary War, Maxwell certainly saw his share of action and we have the pleasure of offering several items that refer to him. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	129 New Hampshire Revolutionary War Recruits Start Price: 3,750.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 American RevolutionOriginal 1782 Revolutionary War New-Hampshire Recruiting Act Broadside June 13, 1782 - Dated, Revolutionary War, State of New-Hampshire, Continental Army Recruiting Act Broadside, Signed in Type by Meanch Weare, About Fine. This original, one page Broadside Act is printed in black ink on period laid paper, measuring 12" x 8.25", with nearly full clear text. There is some expected scattered tone and somewhat irregular outer edges, plus some areas of conservation and expert restoration to some splits and prior holes within the document, affecting a few words and letters of the central and upper text. This broadside is acceptable for display. The print quality remains quite deep and primarily clear in most areas with some conservation in others. This exceedingly rare, official Revolutionary War era imprint was issued by the State of New Hampshire's House of Representatives. It is signed in the printed text by, "John Dudley, Speaker P. T.," "M. Weare, President," and "Joseph Pearson, Dep(uty) Secr(etary)". This historic Revolutionary War Broadside, "Resolve" is for the recruitment of troops from the State of New Hampshire to serve in the Continental Army, and reads: "Resolved THAT the time of returning the Extents issued by the Treasurer of this State, agreeably to a late Act of the Assembly, for the Money, for the deficient Men to fill up the Continental Battalions, be prolonged to the Thirtieth Day of July next, and in Case any Town or Towns so deficient, shall produce to the Sheriff a Certificate from the Muster-Master of their having furnished and caused to be mustered any Man or Men, for the said Continental Battalions, on or before the fifteenth Day of July next, shall be allowed by said Sheriff sixty Pounds for every Man so mustered. Sent up for Concurrence, - John Dudley, Speaker P.T. - In Council, the Same Day read and concurred, M. WEARE, President." An exceedingly rare, official Revolutionary War Broadside with outstanding historic content, from the State of New Hampshire. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	130 Georgia Appointment of Major John Eustace in 1781 Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,200.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 American RevolutionGeorgia Appointment of Major John Eustace to "adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the rank of Colonel" August 29, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document Signed, "Jon(athan) Clarke" as Clerk, Augusta (Georgia), Military Appointment, Choice Fine. This is an original, historic document being a Resolution the General Counsel, "Resolved that Major John Eustace be appointed adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the rank of Colonel." This very bold, 10.75" x 8" well written document is in vivid heavy brown ink on fine laid period paper with the central watermark "R WILLIAMS." There are some minor fold edge nicks and splits, archivally reinforced on the blank reverse and is whole and quite attractive. It reads, in full: "In Council Augusta 29th Aug.st 1781 - Resolved that Major John S Eustace be appointed adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the Rank of Colonel - Augusta October 20th 1781 - Order'd that his honor the Governor be requested to discharge Col. John Skey Eustace (appointed adjutant Gen'l of this Militia by this board the 29th august last) as there's but One Brigade in the Field - Extract's from the Minutes, Jon'n Clarke Clerk." There is a docket on the blank reverse which reads; "Extracts from the Council Minutes respecting Col. Eustace's appointment as Adjutant General." This is this first such Revolutionary War Georgia Military Appointment we have offered. Exceedingly rare. Major John S Eustace, Adjutant General, was an Officer in the Continental Line of the Georgia Brigade during the Revolutionary War, serving as a Lieutenant Colonel under Brigade General Lachlan McIntosh. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	131 1781 Newport, Rhode Island Revolutionary War Acts Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 American Revolution1781 Newport, Rhode Island Revolutionary War "Acts" May 1, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, "General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, begun and holden at Newport, within and for the State aforesaid, on the First Wednesday in May, in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one, and in the Fifth Year of Independence." Newport, About Good. This original, 13" x 8", 1781 Newport, Rhode Island, Printed Revolutionary War document contains 26 pages of the minutes of the "General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. Contains pages 1 thru 28 (with only pages 9 & 10 missing). The first page has the official Rhode Island seal in the upper left corner. This important document lists the names of all the elected officers, both civil and military. It also contains several issues that were voted on and resolved. The first cover page is slightly soiled from use and has some damage which has been archivally reinforced on its back side. The left edge of the first 8 pages are a little rough, otherwise they are all in fairly good condition, sold "as is" no return. The last page titled, "May 1781 - An ACT in Addition to an Act for compleating this State's Quota of Continental Troops." A scarce, original Revolutionary War record from Rhode Island. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	132 Revolutionary War Bounty Payments, 1781 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 American RevolutionMassachusetts Revolutionary War Soldier Bounty Payments July 26/30, 1781, Bounties Paid for Men Recruited in Taunton, MA, Very Good-Fine Original Manuscript Document Signed, "Comt. John Townsend Capt.", approx. 5.75" x 8" laid paper, providing a list of two bounty payments for men recruited "...to go under Capt. Drake for three month according to a Resolve of the General Court..." Names include Sapier Steptens, Uriah Reed, David Hond, and Elias Lincoln. Each man received $15 for joining the Revolutionary Army! Rough margins, small edge splits, a few trivial stains and slight ink erosion, else very good. Bounty payments were issued in order to provide an incentive to new recruits to sign up as soldiers for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. This practice of providing a signing bonus incentive continues even today. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	133 1781 Document British Seize American Ship Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 American RevolutionBritish Navy Seizes an American Ship During the Revolutionary War November 7, 1781, Revolutionary War Manuscript Document Attesting that the British have Seized an American Ship, Boston, MA, Very Fine. This four page 7.5" x 6.25" document is written upon watermarked fine quality laid paper. It is the sworn testimony by Capt. James McGee, "late Master of the Brig Amsterdam" and the testimony reads, in full: "By this Public Instrument of Protest Be it Known & made Manifest that on the Seventh day of November in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven hundred & Eighty one personally appeared before me Ezekiel Price Notary Public by legal Authority Admitted & Sworn, Dwelling and Practicing in Boston Aforesaid James McGee Late Master of the Brig Amsterdam who Manifested & Declared upon Oath that on the twenty fifth day of August last he sailed in & with said Brig laded with Dry Good, Iron, Steel, Copper, Tea &c. bound on a voyage to Boston that in prosecution of said Voyage on the nineteenth day of October following being then in Lat. 42.46 North was Seized Taken and made Prize of by a British Ship of War named the Amphitite mounting twenty eight carriage guns, Commanded by Robert Biggs who afterwards took out of said Brig the Officers & Crew… Six of them and ordered them on Board the said Ship and carried them all into Baggaduce in Penobscot River Where they arrived the twenty first of October from whence they arrived at Boston yesterday in abated and now the Appearer desires a protest." There is a manuscript endorsement by the Consul General of France on third page. There is a reinforced tear along the left central edge with some minor paper loss affecting a few words. Otherwise, this historic document remains quite bright and bold in appearance with crisp, brown writing. An important Revolutionary War Naval document. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	134 1782 Connecticut Payment Guarantee Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 American RevolutionPeter Colt Signed Pay Order for Connecticut Revolutionary War Veteran June 1, 1780, Revolutionary War, State of Connecticut Pay Order, For Military Service in the Continental Army, Pass-Co Graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated-65 Superior Paper Quality Rating. This original, pristine, partially printed, 4" x 8" Revolutionary War Pay Order is payable to Samuel Green "who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army." Cataloged by William Anderson as CT-18, this fiscal document is signed by Peter Colt, and guarantees payment by June 1, 1785. Of the 20,000 certificates issued under this act, only 1,900 were signed by Peter Colt. A great Revolutionary War Fiscal Document in Mint Condition. Peter Colt (1744-1824) graduated from Yale University in 1764, and during 1768-1776 was engaged in the West Indies trade with Captain Hezekiah Howe. He was appointed one of the Town of New Haven's Committee of Correspondence in 1774. The following year, he became Military Secretary to General Wooster. In 1777 the Continental Congress appointed him Deputy Commissary General of Purchases for the Eastern Department (New England and New York east of the Hudson River), with the rank of Colonel. He served in this post through 1779, then in 1780 assisted Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth in furnishing supplies to the French Troops under Rochambeau. From 1789 to 1793 he was Treasurer of Connecticut. Peter Colt was related to the Colt Firearms family. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	135 1782 Petition: Allow Soldier in Savannah, Georgia Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionPetition to Allow a Continental Soldier Into British Held Savannah August 12, 1782, Petition Allowing a Soldier into Savannah, GA, Choice Fine. Manuscript Document Signed by Nicholas Shubtrien, 1 page, 12.75" x 8.9". This fascinating document has been written in deep, brown ink on fine laid paper. The handwriting is extremely bold, clear and beautiful, making this piece excellent for display. The paper has toned with age, but this does not interfere with the text. The petition reads, in part: "Peter Fryermouth of the county of Effingham and now in the Continental Battalion Commanded by Major Habersham has three small Children totally unable to procure a subsistence and without the assistance of their Father's Labor." While at first this appears to be straightforward, there is a twist, as some questioned Fryermouth's loyalty: "That the said Peter Fryermouth it is true did come down to Savannah while the British Troops remained in it, but he was compelled by necessity to take that step to save his life, which was often threatened and not from any enmity he bore to the Good Citizens of this or the United States. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honors will be pleased to take the distressed situation of three helpless & Motherless Children into your consideration and prevail on the commanding Officer to permit the said Peter Fryermouth to return an support his Children, and if the Commanding Officer does not think himself justified in giving him a discharge that will indulge they did Peter... with a Furlough for some length of time." A interesting piece with minor partial fold separations, which remains in Choice Fine condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	136 1782 Regulations of Quarter Master Department Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 American Revolution1782 Revolutionary War Regulations of the Quarter Master General's Department 1782 Regulations of the Quarter Master General's Department, Choice Very Fine. Contemporary Manuscript Document, 3 pages, 13.75" x 9.25". The document is headed: "Regulations for the Qr Master General's Department - By the United States in Congress assembled Octr 23rd 1782". On July 15, 1780, the Continental Congress "Resolved, That there be one quarter master general and one assistant quarter master general, appointed by Congress, and one deputy quarter master general for the main army, and one for each separate army, to be appointed by the quarter master general." Therefore, the new regulations for the quarter master general position can be found here. The document reads, in part: "Resolved, That there be one QrMrGenl. The present QrMrGenl to be continued in office; and hereafter, as vacancies arise, to be appointed by Congress: That the QrMrGenl with the approbation of the Commander in Chief, appoint the following Officers for the Armies of the United States, Viz. For the Main Army. One Depy QrMaster; One Waggon Master One Com[mi]s[sar]y of Forage, One Director & one Subdirector of a Compy of Artificers. For the Southern Army. One Depy QrMaster One Depy Com[missa]ry of forage One Depy Waggon Master One Director & one Subdirector of a Company of Artificers: and as many assistants as the Service may require in the Main & Southern Army, to perform the duties of QrMasters of Brigades, Store Keepers, Clerks, and Such other Duties in the QrMaster's Dept as the Service may require & also as many Waggon Conductors... Accommodations... for... Major Genl & family, one Covered four Horse Waggon & one two horse Waggon--Brigadier Genl & family one Covered four Horse Waggon..." Individual monthly salaries and rations are also listed. At the conclusion, the resolution bears the name of Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress. This document was most probably transcribed at the time for the Quarter Master General's Office. A half-inch brown ink spot on the back of the third page (when folded) has resulted in two stains per page, one dark one on page three. There are some folds, but otherwise the item remains in Choice Very Fine condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	137 1823 Declaration by Rev. War Soldier Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 350.00 American RevolutionAmerican Revolutionary War Soldier Falls On Hard Times. Manuscript declaration by Michael Glass, former Revolutionary War soldier, who seeks a pension, December 30, 1823, Lincoln Circuit Court [Mass.?], double sided page, Fine. Glass states that he served in the American army in the Revolutionary War, and was regularly discharged, but now is "incapable of making a support for himself in the ordinary avocations of life," and requests aid "of that Country for whome he has fought." Some foxing and soiling, but still quite good. A fascinating and poignant declaration by a war veteran who has fallen on hard times: "I Michael Glass do certify that I enlisted into American service in the year 1779 aged about eighteen in John Rogers Company of horse or Cavalry and under the command of Gen. [George Rogers] Clark and served two years or thereabouts, and was regularly discharged in the year 1781." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	138 1776, Autograph Letter: Deserting Their Posts Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Letter Regarding American Soldiers Deserting Their Posts In December of 1776 December 15, 1776, Autograph Letter, Unsigned, Regarding American Soldiers deserting their posts, Fine. Autograph Letter, 7" x 6.75", 1 page, strengthen on the back with a piece of 19th century advertising. This is the draft of a letter to an unknown commander (possibly Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Goodwin), datelined Foglon Ferry (Rhode Island), Dec. 15, 1776. This letter concerns the towns of Rochester (New Hampshire) and Wareham (Massachusetts) mustering their military and marching to the assistance of an unknown town in their sister state, where they found soldiers ignoring orders and deserting their posts, leaving the coast unguarded. The writer, who was forced to take charge of the regiment, asks that the whole military from Middleborough (Massachusetts) be sent immediately. Written on period laid paper, it has been removed from being mounted in a folio and has traces of the old hinging along a 1" strip on the blank reverse and is very clean and well written on its face side. This historically important letter reads in full (punctuation added): "Foglon Ferry - Headquarters 15th of Decem. 1776 - Sir, In consequence of your orders, the towns of Rochester & Wareham have mustered the whole of the military and marched them accordingly to the place required by you, being attended by the most generous & noble motives, the said towns are generally turned out to the assistance of their Sister State. But to my surprise, [I] found the several companies in your town offered in part but almost destitute of soldiers. One whole company wholly have quitted their post without paying any regard to the orders of Col. Cook, the Commander here. But what is still more surprising to me , [I] found myself obliged to take command of the regiment, which considering my abilities is arduous and disagreeable & which I determine to avail myself of if you nor Col. White douth (sic) not appear to take the command of. We are amazingly in want of men to guard this coast. Therefore most seriously desire you to send your whole military from Middleborough immediately. I have rote (sic) Col. White to send the other part of the regiment. If any person hereafter returned home without a furlow, I hope you will send them back to their duty. Your humble servant &." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	139 MORGAN LEWIS, 1777 Autograph Letter Signed Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 American Revolution1777 Revolutionary War Letter Signed by Officer Morgan Lewis MORGAN LEWIS, Revolutionary War Officer and Governor of New York, Vice-President of the Society of Cincinnati. Autograph Letter Signed, "Morgan Lewis," as Deputy Quartermaster, January 20, 1777, Albany, NY, 12.5" x 8", Choice Fine. This letter is regarding defensive preparations being made by the Continental Army against the advance of British General Burgoyne and his army invading from Canada. This letter regarding the rate of payment to carters for the "drawing of Saw Logs to the Saw Mills at Fort Ann". It reads, in part: "I have received an answer from Genl Schuyler... respecting the Allowance to be made the Carters who should engage in the Service for the Purpose of drawing Saw Logs to the Saw Mills at Fort Ann, and have his orders to use my Discretion in the Settlement..." Fort Ann, named after Queen Anne, was built in 1757 and the location for Arnold's Lake Champlain Fleet. There is a bit of paper loss at one fold that affects only the closing of the letter. In 1774 Morgan Lewis joined the Continental army as a volunteer; was subsequently chosen captain of a regiment of New York militia; but upon the organization of the 2d New York militia regiment he was commissioned major. He was appointed chief-of-staff to Gen. Horatio Gates, with the rank of colonel, and accompanied him into Canada, and soon after congress appointed him quartermaster-general of the Northern army. He was prominent throughout the campaign that ended with the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, and in 1775 he planned and executed the night attack on Stone Arabia, and was in command at the battle of Crown Point, where he was accompanied by Governor Clinton. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	140 Two 1780 Revolutionary War Letters Army Draft Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionTwo Revolutionary War Letters Regarding Drafted Connecticut Men into the Continental Army August 3rd and 24th, 1780, Pair of Revolutionary War Letters, New Haven and North Haven, Connecticut, both Fine. These two letters appear to be regarding the same subject being the Drafted men to fulfill the State of Connecticut's Quota of Soldiers for the Continental Army. Both letters were sent to Captain Jonathan Dayton, 9th Company, 2nd Regiment, CT. and read as follows: 1. Autograph Letter Signed, "Hezekiah Sabin" Lt. Co., 1p., 7.5" x 7.5", New Haven (CT), August 3, 1780. A portion reads: "I am Directed by Col Russel to give Possitive Orders to the Several Capts who have Detached men for the three months Service that have not marcht to bring them on immediately and Give them up to the Officer who is waiting to take them on...Se[e] that they march on Monday next so as to be all at Col Russels by two Oclock..." Integral, hand-carried cover to Capt Dayton at North Haven. Overall Fine with a 1.25" x 1" typical paper loss at the left margin from the letter being opened, some archival tape repairs on verso and overall wear. 2. Second letter from, "Augustus Collins" B. Major, 1p., 6" x 5.75", New Haven, August 24, 1780, which reads: "Persuant to General Orders of the 10 Instant these are to Require you Forth with to Apprehend all such men as you Drafted for the standing army and have not marched and deliver them to Capt James Hillhouse at New haven and Likewise apprehend the men you Drafted for three months and deliver them to Some Officer of the Rigement to which they belong by Order of the General." Plus an added notation on the verso, "Jonth Dayton" Capt., which reads: "Persuant to the adit(ional) orders I have apprended Benjamin Pairpoint, Joseph Jacobs & Isaac Brockit and committed them to David Tharp [Thorp] one of my Corp[orals] to take on till he finds a proper Officer for that porpas [purpose] to receive them." Some edge chipping as expected, being split on the folds with archival tape repair. Two historic letters regarding the difficulty in supplying soldiers to George Washington, from the Charter Oak State, during the American Revolutionary War. (2 items). Hezekiah Sabin (1750-1822), Signed the March 2, 1775, New Haven Memorial for the Second Company Charter; was the Second Commandant of the Second Company of the Governor's Foot Guard. He became a Lt. Col. in Washington's Army and was taken prisoner (briefly) at New Haven, July 5 and 6, 1779. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	141 Revolutionary War Letter Reverend Nathan Williams Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Letter By Reverend Nathan Williams of Tolland, Connecticut Stress Causing Splits In The Church August 16, 1782-Dated Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed, "Brother Nathan Williams," (Reverend Nathan Williams) Tolland, Connecticut, Very Fine. This is an original letter, measuring 9" x 14" being well written and easily readable on fine quality period laid paper, dated 1782, at Tolland, Connecticut. Here, Reverend Nathan Williams has written a lengthy four page letter regarding the religious differences dividing Christians. He is seeking to find an official policy that will unite and strengthen the Church. This letter begins: "Tolland August 16th 1782 - Dear Sirs - From the shortsightedness that belongs to many of men, & from those great imperfections that have attended human Nature, in consequence of the first Defection, it may be expected that a great Variety of sentiments, (on important matters too) should take place amongst Mankind..." Williams continues: "That some of our Churches should shut their doors upon others, not as we say / because we are not true members of the real Church of Christ, but because we are or tis supposed that we are upon Mr. Stoddards' Plan, as to Form of Communion...." "...is it not of the utmost Importance, as we would wish for a Reformation, & for ye salvation of our Country, that we rise to the most vigorous exertion; that ye matter be put forward on some publick occasion, that ministers might agree to strengthen one another's Islands, in so good, so needed & yet so neglected a Work..." The letter is Signed: "I am dear Sir with much Esteem your Friend and Brother, Nathan Williams." This is an original, extremely historic, period depiction of Covenant theology and concerns being discussed as the Age of Enlightenment influenced those writing the Constitution during the American Revolution. Reverend Nathan Williams received a unanimous call from the town to settle in the work of the ministry in Tolland, on the 26th day of November, 1759, the church members offering to pay him two hundred pounds, (six hundred sixty-six dollars and sixty-six cents,) as a settlement, and eighty pounds, (two hundred sixty six dollars, sixty-six cents,) as a yearly salary. This proposition was accepted, and the Rev. Nathan Williams was ordained April 30,1760. He continued the sole pastor of the church and society until January, 1813, a period of nearly fifty-three years, when the Rev. Ansel Nash was settled as his colleague. Doct. Williams continued to reside in Tolland until his decease, on the 15th of April, 1829, at the age of ninety-four years. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	142 Letter Gen. WILLIAM HOWE - Gen GUY CARLTON 1783 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 American RevolutionLetter From General William Howe to General Guy Carlton (WILLIAM HOWE), British General; Commander-in-Chief of British Army in North America, 1775-1778. March 25, 1783, Manuscript Letter from General William Howe, unsigned, in brown ink on fine-laid paper measuring 8.75" x 7.25", four-page integral sheet, Boston, MA, Fine. This letter is written to British General Guy Carlton, and was not signed by Howe, but has a contemporary ink annotation on the page 4 margin: from "G. Howe to Genl. Carlton." The letter commends the bearer of the letter, "Mr. Livingston" [apparently from a prominent New York Loyalist family], and refers him to General Carlton for the redress of an unspecified grievance, in part: "The bearer of this letter Mr. Livingston, seems to think that an address from a military to a military character will have its effect, however adverse those characters from a sense of duty may officially in other respects be compelled to act. In compliance therefore with the wishes of a gentleman whose family and merit give him a claim to my attention I venture to trouble your Excellency with this letter..." The letter has minor foxing and minor paper loss along folds, but is legible and interesting for its Revolutionary War date. William Howe commanded the British at Bunker Hill and succeeded Thomas Gage as commander in chief in America. He defeated the Americans on Long Island, captured New York City, defeated the Americans at White Plains and Brandywine, and occupied Philadelphia. He resigned his command in 1778. He was appointed general in 1793, and in 1799 became the 5th Viscount Howe. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	143 British Officer Requests Revolutionary War Pay Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionBritish Officer Requests His Revolutionary War Service Pay May 29, 1789, Autograph Letter requesting pension benefits from serving in New York (the Battle of Saratoga) in 1777, Choice Very Fine. This letter is written in brown ink on fine laid paper, measuring 12.5" x 8", with a huge watermark of "Seated Britania". Written to a colonel in the British army, who was claiming that he was to "pay the balance due from him to the Public into the hands of the Treasurer." It seems that the officer, a Lt. Col. Mercer, had claimed his Staff pay and pension benefits from serving in New York in 1777; however, his story does not hold up under scrutiny as he did not have proof. There are two edge splits and minor chipping at the document's left center. The manuscript is bright, bold and very legible. A full typewritten transcription printed on green rice paper is included. The original folds in the letter neatly divide the page into fourths, and the center crease has been repaired with some old clear yellowed tape, with the content of this letter being read with no trouble. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	144 Revolutionary War Engraving of British Recruits Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionRare Revolutionary War Engraving of British Recruits c. 1780 Revolutionary War period, Hand-colored Engraving, French, entitled ""Angliche Recruts going to America," Very Fine. This historic period print is Hand-colored on a high quality handmade laid paper. The only reference we have been able to find to date shows the very same print, though printed in England, where it is entitled, "Recruits, 1780," an engraving by Watson & Dickinson after H. Bunbury, in the Scottish United Services Museum. This print is also illustrated in, "British Military Uniforms, 1768-96" by Hew Strachan. This, I am assuming is a French rendition very similar to the same engraving. The title is printed in French and then repeated in smaller print in English, "Angliche Recruts going to America". The image size is 13 1/8" x 10"; with an overall size of 11 5/8" x 13 5/8". The edge of the plate marks are visible. This is a rare and hard to find print and would be an excellent addition to a historian or collector of military uniforms or period dress. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	145 c. 1781 Print of SAMUEL ADAMS, by J. Norman Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 American Revolutionc. 1781 Engraving of Samuel Adams by Norman c. 1781 Engraving: "The Hon'ble. SAMUEL ADAMS Esqr., First Delegate to Congress for Massachusetts", by "J. Norman, Sc.", Very Fine. This Revolutionary War period engraving features an oval portrait of Samuel Adams above illustrations of a snake, and a balance hanging from a small tree. The age-toned image is slightly faded, and has a printed notation along the lower margin identifying the artist, "J. Norman," printed for "An Impartial History of the Present War in America...", (c. 1781-82). This sharp, finely detailed portrait is printed on a page measuring 7" x 4.75", disbound from a publication, with slight binding remnants and two small holes along the right edge--not affecting the image. A wonderful Revolutionary War print image. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	146 1782 Copperplate Engraving of Gen. John Burgoyne Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 American Revolution1782 Copperplate Engraving of British Major General John Burgoyne Who Surrendered At The Battle of Saratoga 1782, Copperplate Engraving, British Major General John "Gentleman Jonny" Burgoyne, Choice Extremely Fine. An original, over 225 year old and rare Copperplate Engraving of the important British Major General John Burgoyne. This print disbound from Murray's "History of the War in America" published in 1782. Its overall size 5" x 8" on handmade period paper, blank reverse, very good condition. Burgoyne was a prominent British general who served against the Colonials in the American Revolution. His army of British regulars and Indians marched from Canada down the Lake Champlain-Lake George route to the Hudson River in a 1777 plan to divide the colonies, and was forced to surrender to an American army under Generals Gates and Arnold at Saratoga, New York, in one of the ten most decisive battles in world history. A historic portrait, published before the end of the war, that was prepared for one of the first British narratives about the American Revolution. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	147 Silas Deane Copper Plate Engraving, 1783 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 American Revolution1783 Engraving of Silas Deane by Pierre du Simitiere As The "Commissioner from Congress in France" May 15, 1783, Large Die Proof Style Impression Copper Plate Engraving of Silas Deane, by B.B. Ellis, after a Painting by Pierre du Simitière, Choice Extremely Fine. This Copper Plate Engraving of Silas Deane, was engraved by "B.B.E." (believed to be B.B. Ellis), from a painting by Pierre du Simitière, and was published May 15, 1783 by R. Wilkinson in London. Printed on heavy stock paper, the engraved area measures 5.5" x 4" with overall dimensions of 10½" x 8." This is one of a set of 12 prints published in a portfolio titled "Portraits of the Generals, Ministers, Magistrates, Members of Congress, and Others, Who Have Rendered Themselves Illustrious in the Revolution of the United States of America." Deane is identified in this print as "Commissioner from Congress in France." This print is in excellent condition, with some light soiling in the margins, a light crease to the upper right and lower left corners, and remnants of old mounting on the back. A most historic image that would look excellent placed on display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	148 Photo of Last Surviving Revolutionary War Veteran Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 American RevolutionPhotograph of The Last Surviving Revolutionary War Veteran 1868-Dated. Carte de Visite Photograph of Daniel Frederick Bakeman, the Last Surviving Veteran of the American Revolutionary War, housed in its original walnut frame, Choice Extremely Fine. This original, exceptional quality, CDV with Photo has dimensions of 2.5" x 4" with its original period frame, having dimensions of 6.75" x 5" with decorative milk-glass beads at each corner. Mr. Bakeman entered the service when he was about seventeen years of age and served as a Private during the last four years of the Revolutionary War under Captain Van Arnum and Colonel Willett in the New York Troops. In 1869 Daniel Bakeman died, appropriately, in Freedom, New York, at the age of 110. A very rare and highly popular historic image in about as nice of quality as one would ever hope to locate. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	149 Revolutionary War, Silver Mounted Sword, 1760 Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,200.00 American RevolutionSilver Hilted Revolutionary War Officer's Sword c. 1760, French & Indian War to Revolutionary War Era Use, Silver Mounted Sword, Fine. 23.5" overall with an 18.25" blade. A typical side arm style sword which would be carried by a military Officer. The style of the Silver cross-guard, ferrule and washer, and button top pommel, appear French in style and is hall-marked on both sides of the cross guard. The blade appears German. The ebony grip has an ornate spiral groove design. The blade is straight with a shallow groove on both sides once past the four inches of flat metal, upon which are several hand engraved designs including; Winged Angels on either side, plus a running Boar and Stag. There is light even pitting along the blades full length and retains much original patina. There are two lengthwise cracks to the ebony grip, one being the full length, the other half way through the grip. The pommel cap shows some typical wear but is completely original and fully intact. An important addition, in very original condition, of a mid 18th century civilian or typical early American military officer's sword. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	150 c. 1770 British Lion-Headed Pommel Short Saber Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,200.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Era British Short Saber with Gilt Lion Head Pommel British Lion-Headed Pommel Short Saber, Choice Very Fine. c. 1770, British-made, 32" long saber with curved blade and gilt lion head pommel, hilt and knuckle guard--all retaining most of their gold coloring! The spiraled dark wood grip retains its dark walnut finish, with only a slight chip at the edge near the pommel. A copper wrap twists around the grip in the wood's recessed grooves. The 1.5" wide, double fuller blade tapers to a point, and is 26" in length, with slight pitting from use, and a nice dark aged patina. A nice Revolutionary War period saber. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	151 Hand-Forged Revolutionary War Era Polehead Pike Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War Era Polehead Pike of Hand-Forged Iron c. 1770 Revolutionary War Era, Trench Polehead Pike - Spontoon, Hand-Forged Iron, with Socket End, Fine. This original Revolutionary War era, Polehead Pike was made from hand-forged iron and has a nice intact socket end for placement onto a pike/pole. It measures a very large 18.25" long and has expected light pitting and a natural russet-brown even patina. An impressive weapon that remains in nice condition, that would fit well into any Revolutionary War collection. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	152 Impressive Revolutionary War Spontoon-Pikehead Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 American RevolutionLarge & Impressive Revolutionary War Spontoon-Pikehead c. 1770 Revolutionary War Era, Spontoon - Pikehead, Hand-forged Iron, Excavated, Fine. This is an original Revolutionary War Era, Spontoon - Pikehead that is said to have been excavated in the Albany, New York area. It is an impressive 13" long with a 1.5" "leaf" shaped blade end, and has a rolled-over hand-forged socket for placement onto a pike, pole or spear, with a center ring. Similar examples are found in "The Collector's Encyclopedia of the Revolutionary War" reference. An imposing piece of military weaponry of the period. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	153 Revolutionary War American Hand-Forged Pike Head Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 American RevolutionRevolutionary War American Hand-Forged Pike Head c. 1775 Revolutionary War era, American Hand-Forged Iron, Polearm Spontoon or Pike Head, Fine. This original, Polearm Spontoon or Pike Head measures a large 15" long and has a nice period shape and design, plus rolled forged socket with applied center ring. Similar examples are seen in "The Collector's Encyclopedia of the Revolutionary War." This historic weapon has a nice collectable appearance and retains its natural, even overall patina. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	154 Pistol Powder Horn - American Revolutionary War Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 550.00 - 650.00 American RevolutionAmerican Revolutionary War 1st Connecticut Regiment c. 1775 American Revolutionary War era, Pistol Powder Horn, Marked as from the 1st Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line, Choice Very Fine. This very nice pistol powder horn was used during the Revolutionary War by a soldier in the 1st Connecticut Regiment & is so marked. Engraved into the wood end cap is crude engraved "1" (over) "C T" (followed by a small) "A". The horn measures 5 3/16 tall with a 1 7/8" x 1 5/8" base, a dark tan color with a grove carved around the pouring spout. It is in very good condition without any cracks, splits or rot & shows a lot of ware from use. This powder horn came out of the famous James Dunn collection of New York & was bought in Ticonderoga New York in 1935. He found & bought Revolutionary War artifacts from the Lake Champlain area & the surrounding states and the collection had over 1,500 relics. It comes with a prior family letter & a certificate of authenticity issued by Richard Armstrong. (3 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	155 George Washington 1791 State of the Union Address Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Washington RelatedGeorge Washington's 1791 State of the Union Address October 26, 1791-Dated, GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, PA, containing President George Washington's 1791 State of the Union Address, Very Fine. Complete original newspaper, the Gazette of the United States (Philadelphia, PA), 17" x 10.5", having a clean appearance with overall light even tone. The inside page is titled: Speech of the President of the United States, to Both Houses of Congress. The full State of the Union Address is printed spanning almost two complete columns. Signed in print: G. WASHINGTON. This is the earliest know printing of this speech, delivered on the previous day, October 25, 1791, in Philadelphia. Very Rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	156 George Washingtons 1794 State of Union Address Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Washington RelatedGeorge Washington's 1794 State of the Union Address November 19, 1794, Gazette of the United States and Daily Evening Advertiser, Philadelphia, PA, with George Washington's 1794 State of the Union Address, Choice Near Mint. Complete original newspaper, measuring 19" x 12", four pages. Prominent inside page headline "SPEECH of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES to Both Houses of CONGRESS. November 19." The message is signed in type GO. WASHINGTON. This is the earliest printing of GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 1794 State of the Union Address, given on Nov. 19, 1794 in Philadelphia where the US Congress was then in session. Much of this Address has content on the WHISKEY REBELLION, then raging in Western Pennsylvania. Very Rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	157 Political Letter to Shepard re: Washington+Adams Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 Washington RelatedPolitical Letter About President George Washington and John Adams January 2, 1799, Letter Written to General William Shepard of Massachusetts While in Congress, Mentioning George Washington and Invoking President Adams, Very Fine. 12.5" x 8", 2 pages, written in brown ink on laid paper. The letter is addressed to "Hon(ora)ble William Shepard Esq(uir)e, Member of Congress, Philadelphia" and written by Ebenezer Mattoon, a veteran who served under General Shepard. This missive exhibits a few folds, and has a piece about 1" x 1" missing from the left side of both sheets due to the original red wax seal. There are trace amounts of chipping and toning, allowing this letter to remain in nice condition. Shepard was most famous for defending the Springfield Armory during Shays' Rebellion in 1796. With excellent political content, this letter refers to George Washington and President Adams in very high regard. The letter reads, in full: "Amherst (MA), 2nd Jan(uar)y 1799 -- Dear General, I have with pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of December last. Thank you for the paper, and your information by the same, I should have been very happy in seeing the old General, could I have been with you, when you waited upon him; his Virtues are highly ornamented to the world; and we must feel happy that this western part of it can boast of him; Crown and Diadem sink before him, and high sounding titles disappear at the name of Washington. Nor can I overlook the great & good Mr. Adams our President - who by his friendship has rendered the United States such note and substantial services, and given us a character among the Nations of the Earth. I think Congress will pursue the means of defence he has pointed out - a Navy we must have, or we shall sooner or later, lose our existence as a Nation; at least I think there is the utmost hazard of it; and now is the time, the People are generally for it, in the Southern States, and not only for it, but very anxious for it. They see the necessity of it. And will with pleasure contribute towards it. The Tone progresses rapidly and is well approved by the great Body of the People, some five Demagogues oppose it, but they are five in number, and are falling into their merits contempt. My friend I speak freely to you; if any information that I can from time to time, give you, supporting the feelings of the People here, towards the measures of Government, would be of any service, I shall do it with pleasure, and by that means enable you to pursue them with a confederacy of support. I have nothing particular to mention from this quarter. You will before this reaches you probably hear that Lyon is elected. That is the report with us & I suppose true; I would thank you for communications as often is convenient. I am Dear Sir with great esteem your friend & humble servant, E. Mattoon. P.S. I understand Gen(era)l Brooks has resigned as there are no affairs in this Part of the Country. I would be content with the plan. But I do not solicit, that is not me." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	158 Rare George Washington Print, c.1800 Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Washington RelatedRare Print After Gilbert Stuart's Famous "Lansdowne" Portrait of Washington ! c. 1800 Print: "GEORGE WASHINGTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES," After the Lansdowne Painting by Gilbert Stuart, Choice Very Fine. This uncolored engraving of George Washington measures 21.5" x 14" printed on medium card stock. Sealed hidden surface tear from the inside of Washington's right wrist to the right edge at center, there being a 1" piece of reinforcement paper on the edge selvage, not touching the print itself. Some trivial creases and cracks to the outer margins edges, including the bottom left corner tip, all being well away from the printed areas and which would be covered by a mat, and not seen, when framed for display. Faint pencil identification notation along the extreme bottom edge and even in tone overall. The printed text and designs are sharp and clear. Very Rare! Engraved after the famous standing portrait painting by Gilbert Stuart, known as the Lansdowne portrait, which was completed just as Washington was about to leave office after serving two terms as President. The painting is known as the Lansdowne Portrait because it was a gift to the Marquis of Lansdowne, an English supporter of American Independence. The print depicts Washington in dark clothes, standing in front of a column and an ornate chair, holding a scabbarded sword in one hand, gesturing towards a table with books, with a draped, open window in the background. Each element in this picture has a symbolic reference. Some say that his hand gesture is a farewell to his term as President, others believe he is gesturing toward a bright future for America. Either way this portrait signifies the power and respect Washington earned while guiding the United States through its early years. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	159 Printing of George Washingtons Last Will, 1800 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Washington Related1800 Printing of George Washington's Last Will and Testament February 1800, "The Last Will and Testament of Gen. George Washington", Boston, MA, Choice Extremely Fine. 7.5" x 4.75", original booklet, 24 pages, stitched binding, with original blue wrappers. The publication information reads, "Printed for John Russell and Manning & Loring, Sold at their Printing-Offices." The last page of the will is dated, "Mount Vernon, 9th July, 1779." The copy acquired for printing is authenticated by George Deneale, who writes, "I George Deneale, Clerk of Fairfax County Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing copy of the last Will and Testament of GEORGE WASHINGTON, Deceased, Late President of the United States of America, with the Schedule annexed, is a true copy from the original recorded in my office. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 23d day of January, 1800. GEORGE DENEALE, Clerk of Fairfax County." In very good condition for so fragile a piece, with scattered creasing, toning, and trivial soiling and dampstaining. A prize historic piece for the avid Washington collector. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	160 Mezzotint of George Washington by I. Hinton,1801 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Washington RelatedClassic "1801" Dated Mezzotint of George Washington March 14, 1801, Mezzotint of George Washington by I. Hinton, London, About Fine. A 13.75" x 9.75" mezzotint print on matting with overall size of 18" x 14.25". After the 1790 painting by Edward Savage, but with a standing pose. Washington's hand is on an unrolled document which says, "America Independent 1776 A Treaty With France 1778 A General Peace 1783." Under the image in the lower margin is the following phrase: "George Washington. Late President of the United States of America, &c..." Overall toning, a couple of tiny edge chips, some slight wear in the background, and a 1/2 inch closed tear just above Washington's left shoulder. Few minor flaws that do not detract from the overall quality of the image! The death of George Washington on December 14, 1799 released an outpouring of grief both at home and abroad. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	161 1815 United States Almanac, Washington vignette Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Washington Related1815 Almanac With A Print Of George Washington 1815 "The United States Almanac; Being the Third After Leap Year... Calculated by William Collom," Philadelphia, by Thomas M. Longstreth, Very Fine. This is a great early Almanac with 48 pages, 7.5" x 4.5" and is illustrated with a large 3.5" x 2.75" oval portrait of George Washington on its title page. In addition, there are some useful tables on the Value and Weight of Coins, other Foreign Coins and Federal Money, Rates of Exchange for Pennsylvania Currency, the American Standard of Money Approved by Act of Congress, April 10, 1806 including Gold Eagles and other Silver coins and an outstanding woodblock engraved figural print titled: "The Anatomy of the Man's Body as Governed by the Twelve Constellations." Almanac features original wrappers, nicely rebound inside hard pictorial boards, with a paper spine label and new endpapers. The head of the spine is slightly chipped, foot and corners bumped, and overall very clean and nice. Throughout the contents are a bit darkened with faint foxing, and there is light dampstaining to the title page. One series of original ink notations by an original owner along the bottom selvage of several internal pages reads: "I put my Cow to pasture to Arthur St. Clairs the 22nd of May 1815 - The Cow took the Bull the 1st of July 1815 - Left pasture with A St Clair 19th and put to Peter Dager the 20th of Sept. 1815 - Quit pasture with Peter Dager the 26th of November 1815." Arthur St. Clair was a President of the Continental Congress, Major General in the Continental Army, first Governor of the Northwest Territory. St. Clair commanded large force of Americans that was badly defeated by the Miami Indians in crucial battle near Ft. Wayne on Nov. 4, 1791. He died in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, August 31, 1818. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	162 1815 Printed Calligraphic Memorial for Washington Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Washington RelatedRare Printed Calligraphic Memorial For George Washington By Benjamin O. Tyler 1815, Printed Calligraphic Memorial for Washington, "Eulogium Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington, Columbia's Great and Successful Son: Honored be his Name," Designed, Written and Published by Benjamin O. Tyler, Professor of Penmanship, New York, Very Good. Framed Size: 21" x 25." Document measures 17.5" x 21.75," nailed to board along outer edges and varnished for preservation. Engraved by P. Maverick, Newark, New Jersey. This piece is chock full of ornate designs, vignettes, embellishments and poetic love for the departed George Washington. An oval portrait of Washington surrounded by the words, "Sacred to the Memory of the Brave," and below, "Gen. George Washington departed this life Dec. 14th 1799 AE 67 And the tears of a Nation watered his grave." All further encapsulated by Angels and a memorial poem, in part, "Spirit of Sympathy! from Heaven descend!; A Nation weeps, Columbia mourns a friend; O! ne'er to man did bounteous Heaven impart; A purer spirit a more generous heart." Inscribed at bottom center, "Penmanship in all the Ancient and Modern hands Taught on an improved system (entirely his own) by Benj'n Owen Tyler at No. 126 Broadway, opposite City Hotel, N. York." The paper is heavily toned with water stains, with paper loss to the extreme edges and one tear in the lower left margin affecting the edge of a design, yet the overall appearance of this print is that of aging vellum. Exceedingly Rare, the first we have offered. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	163 c. 1825, Impressive Proof Washington Portrait Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Washington RelatedImpressive "Proof" Portrait of George Washington c. 1825, Printed Portrait of George Washington Proof Impression: "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US," Extremely Fine. This bold black 2.25" x 1.5" image is printed on a large 12" x 9.5" heavy paper sheet. The caption below the image reads, "THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US". This impressive, deep proof impression is very similar to the portrait by Gilbert Stuart, found on the one dollar bill. Minor tone specks found around wide margins. This stipple engraving by an unknown artist and formerly belonged to an American collection of "President George Washington" pictures, which was appraised as one of the largest and most distinguished sets of Washingtonia, as so noted in pencil on the blank reverse. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	164 George Washington in Uniform Wax Portrait Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Washington RelatedWax Portrait of General George Washington In His Military Uniform c. 1820, George Washington Wax Portrait in His Military Uniform, Very Fine. This is an early decorative memorial, likely British made, framed in a shadow box for hanging on a wall. It has a superb 3.25" high x 2" wide bust profile wax portrait of George Washington shown wearing his Revolutionary War Era military uniform. The wax is a cocoa in color with nice sharp details. There is a fine split along Washington's collar line with a trivial piece lacking on the surface layer. The original, contemporary black painted framed with a decorative gilt inner liner, measuring to 6.75" high x 5.4" wide. Includes a Joan F. Seifter Collection tag attached on the reverse of the frame. As originally intended, it is ready for hanging on display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	165 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1832 Broadside of Farewell Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Washington Related1832 Printed Centennial Broadside of "Washington's Farewell Address" "Washington's Farewell Address - Issued By The Printers of Philadelphia - On the Centennial Anniversary of the Birthday of Washington, February 22, 1832," Printed Broadside, Choice Very Fine. This highly attractive large, boldly printed original Broadside measures 23.5" x 19.5" and is printed with the text being in four columns, having bold black inking on clean white wove period paper, with a highly ornate surrounding decorative border. George Washington delivered his "Farewell" address on September 17, 1796, and this edition was issued on the "Centennial Anniversary" national celebration of his birthday, February 22, 1832. A small well sealed tear at the upper border and one tiny expert repair in the top of column two, are quite well hidden. This is an lovely quality, historic Broadside which is absolutely perfect for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	166 c. 1850, Engraving George Washington by O. Pelton Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 1,000.00 Washington RelatedLovely Engraving of George Washington by O. Pelton c. 1850. Engraving of George Washington. After the Painting by Gilbert Stuart. Engraved by O. Pelton, Hartford, CT., Choice Extremely Fine. This original impression is on heavy period card and measures a large 23" x 16.75" in size. It is very clean and fresh, having full margins and a rich appearance. 'WASHINGTON." printed in fine line block letters below the image on the lower portion. Near perfect, with just some minor tiny outer edge splits which will certainly be matted over when this beautiful print is framed for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	167 c. 1863 Early George and Martha Washington Print Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Washington Related"Washington's First Interview With His Wife" c. 1863, Early George and Martha Washington Print, New York, Choice Very Fine. 19" x 23", engraved print showing Martha Washington seated beside a window, the curtains drawn back from it, while her two children, a young boy and girl, play on the floor at her feet. George Washington stands across the room dressed in his formal military attire, save for his hat and gloves, which he holds in his hands. George and Martha, both younger in this print than in most official portraits, make eye contact across the room and seem immediately at peace in each other's presence at this, their first meeting. George Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis in 1759, just two years after her first husband, Daniel Parke Custis, passed away and left her widowed with their two children. After the marriage, they all moved together to Mount Vernon, where Martha tended to the estate and her children while George was leading his country in the American Revolution. Engraved by G.R. Hall "from the original picture painted expressly for this engraving" by J.W. Ehninger, and "entered according to an Act of Congress in the year 1863, by William Pate in the clerk's office of the district court of the U.S. for the Southern district of New York." Minor toning to the border and upper right-hand corner missing. A lovely print capturing a private and touching moment in the life and times of George Washington. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	168 1893 Colombian Expo Geo. Washington Souvenir Silk Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Washington RelatedExtremely Rare 1893 Colombian Expo George Washington Souvenir Silk In A Custom Frame with Mounted Plaque 1893-Dated, Colombian Exposition, "George Washington" Souvenir Silk Ribbon, Housed in a Custom Frame with Mounted Plaque, Choice Extremely Fine. Of all the Washington Silk Ribbons we have seen and offered over the past several decades, this cataloger does not recall having ever offered this special Colombian Exposition Souvenir. The central white Silk Ribbon 4.25" x 2.5" (sight) is matted and in a custom frame to 7.75" x 6" which has a decorative black inner border design within a brown wooden walnut outer frame. The ribbon has a bust portrait of Washington in black, with an American Heraldic Eagle with Flags and flourishes below in red and blue. The attached original mounted cardboard Plaque at the bottom reads, "Woven In Silk - At The Colombian Exposition - Chicago 1893" and is attached with tiny brads. Small brass wall mounts are attached to the reverse at top and bottom to facilitate wall display. Extremely rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	169 Gen. Washington Sketch by Rosenthal, 1898 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Washington RelatedOriginal Artist's "Study" Sketch Signed "Albert Rosenthal" 1898, "Pencil Sketch of General Washington," Signed Etching by the Artist, "Albert Rosenthal," Choice Very Fine. This engraving measures 6" x 4.25" and is printed onto 9.25" x 7.5" watermarked, fine-laid paper. Signed in pencil "Albert Rosenthal" below the text block below the image. A very sharp, well detailed image with some minor toning and soiling along the edges, and is perfectly suitable for framing and display. This sketch was part of a larger work entitled: "George Washington from life taken by Chas. Wilson Peale, 1787." (The third "7" in "1777" is lined out and replaced below by "1787" in full). According to the attached original tissue imprint below the print which shows a subscriber's list, the original full work is in the possession of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. A very generous, wonderful rendering of Washington in his military uniform, who probably didn't look this youthful in 1787. This is the first and earliest of the three states of this plate. The second plate has the list of subscribers included below the sketch. The third and final state has slash marks through the portrait to show that the plate had been canceled. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	170 War of 1812 Muster Roll Massachusetts Militia Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 War of 1812Detailed "War of 1812" Massachusetts Militia Muster Roll 1812, Partially-Printed Document being a Massachusetts Militia Muster Roll for Captain Daniel Leonard Jun.(ior's) Company of Foot, Fine. This Partly-printed Muster Roll measures a large 22" x 9.25" and lists over forty different soldiers, being Officers, Sergeants, Musicians, and Men of Rank and File, plus noting who has muskets, bayonets, cartridge boxes, etc. This was a Massachusetts regiment with specific printed instructions directly from Adjutant General William Donnison, on the verso. Printed and completed on fine quality laid paper, having some typical rough edges, and a few trivial small wear fold holes, as common for historic, War of 1812 documents. A nice document for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	171 War of 1812 Court Martial Document of Goodale Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 War of 18121812 Court Martial of "Major General Goodale" August 27th 1812, Manuscript Document Signed, "William (sic) Donnison, Adjutant General" and "N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to Major (sic) General, Very Fine. This historic document is 2 pages, measuring 7-9/16" x 12-5/8" being well written in clear, dark rich brown ink, on Period laid paper. While the document is slightly soiled and bears the expected light folds, it remains in pleasing noteworthy condition. There is only minor foxing, and the text is bright and bold. As well, the manuscript is legible and easy to read. The front page reads: "Head Quarters Boston Aug.(us)t 27.th 1812 - The General Court Martial appointed by the General Order of the 10th August current to be holden at Lalim on the 22d day of September next for the Trial of Major General Ebenezer Goodale is postponed to Monday the 28.th day of said September at ten oclock before noon. Then to the holden at the same place mentioned in the said order for the purpose aforesaid whereof all persons concerned will take notice & govern themselves accordingly. - By order of the Commander in Chief, W(illia)m Donnison, Adj. General." There is an indexing or docketing notation, "General & Division Orders Aug 27. Sept 4 1812." The reverse side reads: "Head Quarters Plymouth 4th. - Sept(embe)r 1812 - Division Orders - The Officers detailed for the Court Martial to meet at Lalim will be regularly notified of the postponement of the Courts to the 28th instant & govern themselves accordingly. - The Troops composing the 5th Division will meet this fall for review, inspection & discipline either by Regiments or Battalion of Regiments as the Commanding Officer of each Brigade shall order. - The Major General directs that a sorter naming each officer his rank & date of Commission be sent him also noting those officer's commissions that are endorsed or originally called in the 10th Division. - By order of the Major Gen(era)l 5th Div, - N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to MG". The fact that an Adjutant General has taken the time to write this letter, proves that the postponement of Ebeneezer Goodale's trial was something relatively significant. Although the content of the letter is brief, the historical implications are quite interesting. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	172 War of 1812 Massachusetts Muster Roll Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 War of 1812War of 1812 Massachusetts Muster Roll with Additional Printed Instructions from Adjutant General William Donnison. Partly-printed Muster Roll for Captain Alfred Harver's Company of Foot, 1813, 22" x 9.25", Fine. Listing about 40 men--Officers, Sergeants, Musicians, and men of rank and file, and noting who has muskets, bayonets, cartridge boxes, etc. This was a Massachusetts regiment. Printed instructions from Adjutant General William Donnison are on verso. On fine laid paper; some tattered edges and fold separations. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	173 Rare War of 1812 Recruitment Pamphlet Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 War of 1812Extremely Rare War of 1812 U.S. Army Recruitment Pamphlet And Signed In Print By James Monroe War of 1812, Printed Pamphlet Signed in print by James Monroe, entitled, "Letter From The Secretary of War, Transmitting A Statement Of The Men Who Have Been Recruited For The Army Of United States, During The Present War," Very Fine. This important and historic War of 1812 document is dated November 10, 1814. It was printed by order of the United States Senate, by Roger Chew Weightman, at Washington City, measuring 13" x 8" and includes two large and impressive, fold-out charts. The title page is followed by a letter from James Monroe regarding a statement he is enclosing on "the number of men who have been recruited in the army of the United States, during the present year..." The statement which follows from John R. Bell, the inspector general begins, "The deranged state of the papers of this office, by the late removals..." referring to the burning of Washington by the British just over two months earlier. There are two fold-out documents that follow. One being a, "Return of the whole number of recruits enlisted... from February to September [1814],"18.25" x 22.5", and the other being, "An estimate of the apportionment of eighty thousand militia amongst the several states and territories," 13" x 15.75". The pamphlet is slightly aged as expected, some light offset which does not affect its clarity and legibility. A remarkable, military report and insight into the Army recruitment during the War of 1812. The first we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	174 U.S. Congress Imprint Thanking Andrew Jackson Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 War of 1812The U.S. Congress Thanks Major General Andrew Jackson February 13, 1815-Dated. Official Senate Imprint entitled, "RESOLUTION PRESENTED BY THE MILITARY COMMITTEE.", Washington City, regarding Major General Andrew Jackson, Choice Very Fine. This is an official, original Congressional imprint is by order of the Senate, printed by Roger C. Weightman in 1815, 2 pages, 8.25" x 5", disbound, spine intact but separating with its original cover page. It is an expression of thanks of the Congress to Major General Andrew Jackson, and the troops under his command for their gallantry and good conduct in the defense of New Orleans. The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8th 1815. This "Resolution" is dated only a few weeks after the event. News of that battle would take quite a while to reach Washington, perhaps weeks for the victorious news to travel that far. This historic, very rare and original Senate imprint has a clean, well printed appearance with no defects, and the text portion of the Resolution is quite detailed. Rare, and certainly lacking in most collections and institutional holdings. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	175 1815-Dated Snuffbox Showing American Naval Battle Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 War of 1812Commemorative Snuffbox Showing An Algerian Frigate Chased & Attacked By An American Frigate Naval Battle 1815-Dated (War of 1812 Era), Decorative Commemorative Snuffbox, Algerian Frigate Chased & Attacked By An American Frigate, Naval Battle Scene, Likely French Export, Very Fine. This historic round snuffbox measures 3.5" in diameter x .75" high, with a decoupage print lid showing a Naval Battle scene. The text below is in French and English text, reading, "An algerian frigat beat and chased by an american frigat en 1815" and "Frigate algerienne battue et chassee par une fregate americaine." A large American Flag can be seen flying at the back of the American Frigate as it fires its cannon at the Algerian ship. The snuffbox has actual wear from use, mostly to the bottom and edges, having a few small expert touchups in the top image. The inside lower lid rim worn and chipped from use. A most historic piece of commemorative American Naval history. Accompanied by a written note dated 1907 from a family member of the original owner. Along the Barbary Coast, opportunity once again opened the door for Pirate raids when war broke out between the United States and Great Britain in 1812. Almost immediately American shipping in the Mediterranean was interrupted: in September the American brig Edwin was seized by Algiers, followed by similar actions on the part of Tunis and Tripoli. In the midst of a war against the seemingly all-powerful British Empire, Americans could do little to prevent such incursions on the nation's sovereignty beyond advising merchants to avoid the region. When the war with Britain ended, however, an American public flushed with nationalistic pride in having "won" such a lopsided conflict, pushed to flex its muscles again by exacting vengeance on the Barbary Pirates. Now president, Madison was as reticent about a war in North Africa as he had been in 1805. Nonetheless, political pressure on the mild-mannered president was heavy, forcing him in March 1815 to ask Congress for a formal declaration of war against Algiers. Congress enthusiastically granted his request and a force of ten warships under the command of William Bainbridge and Stephan Decatur was dispatched to the Mediterranean to end piracy once and for all. Now hardened veterans after the many naval encounters with Britain during the War of 1812, the American Navy was nothing like it had been during its first encounters with the Barbary Pirates. Decatur and Bainbridge devastated every enemy vessel they encountered, taking in all twenty-nine enemy flags (which they stitched together as a gift for First Lady Dolly Madison). And on the morning of June 28 the flotilla sailed boldly into the harbor at Algiers, trained its guns on the city and palace, and demanded immediate surrender. Decatur instructed the Dey that "If you insist in receiving powder as tribute, you must expect to receive balls with it." The Algerian ruler immediately agreed to Decatur's terms: releasing all Americans in his custody and, in a notable turn of the tables, the Dey was to pay the United States $10,000 in indemnities. Having settled matters with Algiers, Decatur's force then went on to Tunis and Tripoli where they concluded similar agreements. For his part, Decatur released all but a handful of his pirate prisoners of war, though he brought seven back with him to the United States where they were put on display in several New York theaters. Thus ended the thirty years of recurring war between the United States and the Barbary Pirates that had begun with the seizure of the Betsey in 1784. But this still was not the end of the story. At the Congress of Vienna, the peace conference that ended the Napoleonic Wars, the great powers of Europe concluded that piracy in the Mediterranean was no longer in their economic or diplomatic best interest and resolved to use all force at their disposal to end it permanently. Thus a year after Decatur's successful venture in the region, a joint Anglo-Dutch force attacked the Barbary Coast, making it clear to the pirate powers that they needed to seek alternative sources of income. Never again would Barbary Pirates haunt the sea lanes in the Straits of Gibraltar; the Golden Age of piracy was over. Christopher L. Miller Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	176 War of 1812 Decorative Historic Snuffbox Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 War of 1812Spectacular War of 1812 Decorative Historic Snuffbox GLORIOUS VICTORY-UNITED STATES-MACEDONIA c. 1812 War of 1812, Historic Snuffbox, Obverse: "THE GLORIOUS VICTORY... - UNITED STATES... - MACEDONIA...," Reverse: American Heraldic Eagle and Patriotic Legend, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, double side decorated Historic Snuffbox, 3.5" in diameter and 1" high, produced during the War of 1812 period in celebration and commemoration of the Naval Victory of the American Frigate UNITED STATES over the British Frigate MACEDONIAN in the Battle fought on October 25, 1812. The USS United States was the first frigate in the United States Navy in 1797. United States was the first of the six original American Navy frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794. There are two black transfers, one on each side of this snuffbox. The Obverse shows an actual rendition of the Battle. Below that, it reads: "THE GLORIOUS VICTORY, - Achieved in the short space of Seventeen Minutes by the American Frigate - UNITED STATES, - Commanded by Commodore DECATUR, over the British Frigate - MACEDONIA - Mounting Forty nine guns." The Reverse displays an American Heraldic Eagle at center and the Patriotic Legend surrounding, that reads: "United we Stand. - Divided we Fall" with "Liberty Freedom Independence" at bottom. This exceptional Snuffbox has black transfers with a light medium golden color background. There is light wear from actual use and some minor wear to the rim edges. It remains is outstanding condition, vastly superior to most items of this type of the period we have previously encountered. It is truly a superb piece of museum quality historic Americana. The United States remained in the Potomac until 1809 when orders were given to ready her for active service. On 10 June 1810, the frigate, now under the command of Captain Stephen Decatur, Jr., who had been a midshipman aboard her first cruise, sailed to Norfolk, Virginia, for refitting. While she was at Norfolk, Captain John S. Carden of the Royal Navy, commander of the new British frigate HMS Macedonian, wagered Captain Decatur a beaver hat that his vessel would take United States if the two should ever meet in battle. The United States declared war on the United Kingdom on 19 June 1812. United States, the frigate Congress, and the brig Argus joined Commodore John Rodgers' squadron at New York City and put to sea immediately, cruising off the east coast until the end of August. The squadron again sailed on 8 October 1812, this time from Boston. Three days later, after capturing Mandarin, United States parted company and continued to cruise eastward. At dawn, on 25 October, five hundred miles south of the Azores, lookouts on board United States reported seeing a sail 12 miles (19 km) to windward. As the ship rose over the horizon, Captain Decatur made out the familiar lines of HMS Macedonian. United States vs HMS Macedonian: Both ships were immediately cleared for action and commenced maneuvers at 0900. Captain Carden elected not to risk crossing the bows of United States to rake her, but chose instead to haul closer to the wind on a parallel course with the American vessel. For his part, Decatur intended to engage Macedonian from fairly long range, where his 24 pounders (11 kg) would have the advantage over the 18 pounders (8 kg) of the British, and then move in for the kill. Naval Battle Between the United States & The Macedonian on Oct. 30, 1812 by Thomas Birch, 1813 The actual battle developed according to Decatur's plan. United States began the action at 0920 by firing an inaccurate broadside at Macedonian. This was answered immediately by the British vessel, bringing down a small spar of United States. Decatur's next broadside had better luck, as it destroyed Macedonian's mizzen top mast, letting her driver gaff fall and so giving the advantage in maneuver to the American frigate. United States next took up position off Macedonian's quarter and proceeded to riddle Macedonian with shot. By noon, Macedonian was a dismasted hulk and was forced to surrender. She had suffered 104 casualties as against 12 in United States, which emerged from the battle relatively unscathed. The two ships lay alongside each other for over two weeks while Macedonian was repaired sufficiently to sail. United States and her prize entered New York Harbor on 4 December amid jubilation over the victory. Wherever they went, Captain Decatur and his crew were received with praise from both Congress and President James Madison. Macedonian was subsequently purchased by the United States Navy, repaired, and placed in service. After repairs, United States -- accompanied by USS Macedonian and the sloop Hornet -- sailed from New York on 24 May 1813. On 1 June, the three vessels were driven into New London, Connecticut, by a powerful British squadron, and United States and Macedonian were kept blocked there until the end of the war. Hornet managed to slip through the blockade on 14 November 1814 and escaped to sea. However, Decatur was transferred to the frigate President in the spring of 1814, and he took the officers and crew of United States with him to his new command. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	177 1783 BOOK: Complete History of England Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarComprehensive and Complete History of England 1783, Large Bound Book entitled, The New Comprehensive and Complete History of England: From the Earliest Period of Authentic Information, to the Middle of the Year, MDCCLXXXIII," by Edward Barnard, Esq., About Extremely Fine. 15.25" x 9.5," large bound book with separated front cover. This reference book designed to be as grand and glorious as its contents, contains numerous imprints throughout (approx. 106), of Royalty and historic events. Only lightly aged in the interior of the book, with extensive wrinkling only to the few first and last pages of the book, including one map, the preface page and frontpiece imprint of the Magna Charta. Impressive imprints include: "The Glorious Defeat of the Invincible Spanish Armada, by the English Fleet, between Dover & Calais, in the Reign of Queen Elezabeth, 1588", "Part of London, as it appeared during the Dreadful Fire, in the Reigh of Charles the II'd, 1666," and concluding with "The Preliminary Articles of Peace between Great Britain & France and Great Britain and Spain, Signed at Versailles, January 20, 1783." Notable maps included are: "A New Map of England Divided into its Counties, from the Latest Surveys," by T. Kitchin, Geographer, and "A New and Correct Map of Great Britain, from the Most Accurate Surveys," by Thomas Bowen, on page 553. The imprints and maps included in this volume alone would fetch thousands of dollars if sold separately. Rare to find them all in their original state, still bound in this fantastic accounting of British History. A real treasure. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	178 Federal Edifice US Constitution Political Cartoon Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War1788 "Federal Edifice" Political Cartoon U.S. Constitution February 28, 1788, The Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser, Boston, Disbound, with the "Federal Edifice" Political Cartoon on the U.S. Constitution, Choice Extremely Fine. Measuring 21" x 13", published by Adams and Nourse, very clean and full, being well printed with a small area of tone in the outer margin selvage at right. This complete, original newspaper contains a prominent, 3" x 1.25" inside page Political cartoon and headline showing the ratification of the new U.S. Constitution by the state of "MASSACHUSETTS" and the near ratification by New Hampshire. Six labeled "pillars" are in place already, symbolizing those six states as having already ratified the new US Federal Constitution. A pillar labeled "New Hampshire" is on the ground at the far right, ready to be put upright and in place as soon as New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution. There is a caption below the cartoon that reads: "New Hampshire Convention." The page with the "Federal Edifice" cartoon also has a letter signed in type by Massachusetts Governor JOHN HANCOCK with his comments on the new US Constitution. This newspaper contains one of the very rare and very famous "Federal edifice pillar cartoons" series, one of the earliest American political cartoons to be found in an American newspaper and the earliest cartoon series in American newspapers! Some call these the beginning of the comic strip in America ! The earliest cartoon series in an American newspaper was 'The Federal Edifice Pillar Cartoon" series that were printed as each state in succession ratified the new US Constitution. Shown in position 'having already ratified the new document' are pillars representing the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut and Massachusetts. New Hampshire is ready to rise into place when that state ratifies the Constitution. While the style of America's early political cartoons differ in appearance from those of today, central to all is a subject that is obviously political., and the objects in the cartoon symbolize something other than what is shown. America's earliest cartoons were political in nature. The first cartoon appeared in Ben Franklin's newspaper The Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. It appeared as part of an editorial by Franklin commenting on 'the present disunited state of the British Colonies.' The woodcut drawing entitled 'Join or Die' pictures a divided snake in eight pieces representing as many colonial governments. The drawing was based on the popular superstition that a snake that had been cut in two would come to life if the pieces were joined before sunset. The drawing immediately caught the public's fancy and was reproduced in other newspapers. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	179 1790-Dated, First Edition Book: Colonel Humphreys Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"The Miscellaneous Works of Colonel (David) Humphreys" Signed as Belonging To "John M. Pintard" of New York 1790-Dated, First Edition Book entitled, "The Miscellaneous Works of Colonel Humphreys," by David Humphreys, Publisher: Hodge, Allen, and Campbell, New York, Very Fine. This original First Edition has 348 pages, measures 8" x 4.5" with its full leather covers, morocco gilt-lettered spine label. It includes David Humphrey's various works of Early American poetry, once owned by John M. Pintard, as the name is written on the title page. John M. Pintard was a founder of the New York Historical Society. There is some expected edge, cover and spine wear, trivial light scattered foxing, yet overall a nice copy. An important early American book by a historic Patriot of the Revolutionary War, a Poet and Author, he was one of the "Hartford Wits." Sabin 33808. David Humphreys (July 10, 1752 - February 21, 1818) was a Revolutionary War colonel and aide de camp to George Washington, American minister to Portugal and then to Spain, entrepreneur who brought Merino sheep to America and member of the Connecticut state legislature. A poet and author, he was one of the "Hartford Wits." He was born in what was then Derby, Connecticut, and now a part of the neighboring town of Ansonia, in the First Congregational Church parsonage, a spacious two-story house at 37 Elm St., called the "David Humphreys House." In John Trumbull's "Washington Resigning His Commission," a painting in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Humphreys is shown standing immediately behind Washington, in the same uniform and almost as tall as the general. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	180 1824 First Edition Book On President John Adams Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarFirst Edition 1824 On President John Adams By Pickering 1824-Dated, First Edition, entitled "A REVIEW OF THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE HON. JOHN ADAMS, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE LATE WM. CUNNINGHAM, ESQ. BEGINNING IN 1803, AND ENDING IN 1812," By Timothy Pickering., published in Salem, (MA.) Cushing and Appleton, Fine. This original edition measures 8vo, has 197 pages, and was dated in the same year the Lafayette returned to tour America. It has a sewn seam, expected scattered foxing, with untrimmed pages, being fresh from the printer and prior to binding and trimming, Pickering was an enemy to John Adams and this is an Anti-Adams work, to include the Embargo Act, the Federalist Politics and the XYZ Affair. Much material on Thomas Jefferson and in fact Pickering did not like Jefferson either. Material on the near war with France, and the American relations with France. Listed in the important reference on Americana. HOWES P-342. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	181 c. 1808, First Edition Book: Capt. Thomas Keith Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"Struggles of Capt. Thomas Keith in America,..." c. 1808, First Edition Book entitled, "Struggles of Capt. Thomas Keith in America, including the manner in which he, his wife and child were Decoyed by the Indians; their temporary Captivity, and happy deliverance, with occasional descriptions of the United States, soil, productions, &c.," by Capt. Thomas Keith, Publisher: Thomas Tegg, London, Choice Very Fine. This original First Edition book has 28 pages, measuring 7.25" x 4.25" with an outstanding Folding Engraved Frontispiece. Rebound with early 20th century 3/4 gilt-ruled green levant morocco & marbled boards, the spine is lettered in gilt, with the top edge also gilt, having only light wear. This heroic book tells the story of Keith and his party, who were allegedly Captured by Native American Indians while travelling on the Ohio River, toward Fishing Creek. After gaining their freedom from the ferocious Indians, Keith moved his family back to England. Howes calls the work "fictitious." The spine is a little scuffed; some expected minor foxing and soiling, ink inscription to front endpaper verso, overall a very good copy. The dramatic, action-packed uncolored Frontispiece Engraving, which Howes notes counts as the first four pages, is titled "Capt. Keith & family betrayed & made Prisoners by the American Indians." It is in excellent condition and has the publishing date of October 22, 1808 at the extreme bottom. A rare account, with an absolutely fabulous Indian Attack scene engraving. Field 814; Howes K35; Sabin 37237. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	182 1794, Broadside Act of Congress Whiskey Rebellion Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarCongressional Act Broadside Signed In Print By George Washington And John Adams For The Support Of The Military In Suppressing The Whiskey Rebellion November 3, 1794, Broadside "Act of Congress," One Page, 8.5" x 12", Philadelphia, Extremely Fine, Plus two other Whisky Rebellion related Manuscript Documents. 1. This original 8.5" x 12", Printed Broadside reads, in part: "… An Act making appropriations for the support of the military establishment for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five; and for the expenses of the militia lately called into the service of the United States… That there be appropriated for the pay, subsistence, forage and other expenses attending the militia in their late expedition to the western counties of Pennsylvania, a sum not exceeding one million, one hundred and twenty two thousand, five hundred and sixty nine dollars and one center…. For the pay, subsistence and forage of the militia of New-Jersey… For the pay, subsistence and forage of the militia of Pennsylvania … For the pay, subsistence and forage of the militia of Maryland… For the pay, subsistence and forage of the cavalry of Virginia …" The above appropriation regarding the expedition to the western counties of Pennsylvania provided payment to the troops that were mobilized during the Whisky Rebellion. Tipped to a mounting strip at left edge. It is Accompanied by two items related to the Whiskey Rebellion: 2. October 17, 1797-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, " Wm. Simmons." Two pages, 8" x 10" from Accountants Office. Simmons writes to ALEXANDER JAMES DALLAS, in part: "I wrote you on the 16th Instant on the subject of accounting for the monies paid to you for the pay of the Pennsylvania quota of the Militia called out to suppress an insurrection in the western counties of the said state in 1794 to which letter permit me to repeat my request of your speedy attention. I take the liberty to enclose for Mr. Alexander Buchanan, a Captain in the aforementioned Militia who stands also charged with money paid him for arrears of pay due his company, which is yet unaccounted for on his part … forward it as speedily as possible, in case it is possible to make a settlement with him by the transmission of Voucher or otherwise …" Very Fine. 3. January 20, 1795-Dated, Document Signed, "Jacob Cable." Two pages, 8.25" x 13.25", no place. Addressed on integral leaf to "His Excellency Jno. H. Stone Esq. Governor of the State of Maryland." The document reads, in part: " …The Petition of Jacob Cable most Humbly Showeth That your petitioner was drafted to go against the insurgents and during his absence Rebecca Cable your Petitioners Wife sold liquor for the support of her family to Wit 3 small children. That at January Term 1795 your Pet was presented for selling liquors without License and was fined …Your Petitioner therefore prays the kind interposition of his Excellency and the Hon. Council in his behalf." Statement from the Baltimore County Court on verso. Address leaf tipped to slightly larger sheet. Edge wear. Some paper loss. Separation at folds. Very Good. (3 documents). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	183 1796 Imprint by Benjamin RUSH Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarBenjamin Rush "An Eulogium, Intended to Perpetuate the Memory of David Rittenhouse, Late President of The American Philosophical Society..." (1796) Imprint by Benjamin Rush, entitled: "An Eulogium, Intended to Perpetuate the Memory of David Rittenhouse, Late President of The American Philosophical Society..." Philadelphia, PA, Very Choice Extremely Fine. This wonderful, historic work of Benjamin Rush, was printed in Philadelphia and was Printed for J. Ormrod, n.d. [1796]. It measures 9" x 6", with its original sewn slate gray wrappers, with just the top half of the outer spine chipped away. It remains completely unopened and untrimmed, with terminal blank. Very minor, very occasional foxing. Overall, an exceptionally well-preserved copy, very rare being in its original wrappers with its original thread and housed in a custom modern protective covering. Possibly the finest example existent, as such. Evans 31143. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	184 A Treatise on the Military Art, 1798, by HOYT Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"A Treatise on the Military Art" 1798 Cavalry 1798, "A Treatise on the Military Art," by Epadhras Hoyt, Printed at Brattlesborough by Benjamin Smead, MA, Choice Very Fine. 209 pages, 7" x 4." In this edition, there were two parts published in one. The first part was a comprehensive system of Discipline for the Cavalry of the United States; adopted to the principles of Baron Steuben's Regulations for the Infantry, and the latest Prussian and English Treatises on Cavalry. The second part is on Regulations concerning the Duty of Cavalry in Camp in time of War. This is one of the earliest American treatises on cavalry discipline, published during the Quasi-War. Includes 10 plates, though some are browning and are lightly offset. Still has original leather binding with maroon covers that are detached. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	185 1809, Message from the President, (James Madison) Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"Message from the President of the United States..." November 29, 1809, James Madison, "Message from the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Eleventh Congress." Very Fine. This original First Edition of James Madison's Printed, "Message from the President..." Washington, R.C. Weightman, 1809 is Bound with, "Documents Accompanying The Message of the President..." Weightman, 1809. Small 8vo, 88 pages, later 1/4 leather with marbled boards. Madison's speech to Congress on various national matters, including the British attack on the USS Chesapeake and the United States' problems with England and France as a result of being caught between the warring powers. Title page with archival repair to a 3/4" strip at top, age-browned, with a few minor interior stains, leather cracked at hinges and chipping from spine, overall a tight copy and otherwise quite nice. Very Scarce. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	186 JAMES MADISON Inaugural Address, 1809 Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarBroadside of President James Madison's 1809 Inaugural Address (JAMES MADISON). March 4, 1809, Printed Broadside of President Madison's Inaugural Address, Signed in Print, "James Madison," 19" x 11," Extremely Rare, Fine. This extremely wide margined broadside was apparently printed by the New York Gazette and originally sold for 6 cents. There is a handwritten name in the bottom margin, "Th. N. Vinson's," the meaning of which is uncertain. This broadside is in fairly nice condition, lightly age toned, with some damp stains and tears in the margins, not affecting the text. There are some pinholes in the main body of the page and some creases, otherwise this broadside is complete and clearly readable. A fine example of this extremely rare Inaugural Speech. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	187 1826 General Orders: Jefferson + Adams, Deaths Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarAnnouncing the Deaths of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in July 1826 July 7, 1826 "General Orders": Announcement of the Deaths of Jefferson and Adams, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, DC, Choice Very Fine. 7" x 4.25", 4 Pages, disbound, no covers. Official government printing informing the military and the public that both Adams and Jefferson had passed away a week earlier, July 4th, 1826. A small excerpt: "JOHN ADAMS departed this life on the 4th of this month. Like his compatriot, JEFFERSON, he aided in drawing and ably supporting the Declaration of Independence. With a prophetic eye, he looked through the impending difficulties of the Revolution, and foretold with what demonstrations of joy the Anniversary of the birth day of American freedom would be hailed. He was permitted to behold the verification of his prophesy, and died, as did JEFFERSON, on the day of the Jubilee." Signed in print on the last page: "By command of the Major-General Brown: Adjutant General." Slight toning to pages, edge chipping along bottom and dampstain along top edge and back page. An Extremely Rare Printing--the first we've offered! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	188 1846-Dated, Report Imprint to Congress: Steamboat Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarJohn Fitch v James Rumsey 1846 Report to the U.S. Congress on the First Steamboat's Inventor Controversy March 1846-Dated, Report Imprint to Congress from the heirs of James Rumsey asking for compensation and to recognize James Rumsey as the Inventor of the First Steamboat instead of John Fitch, Very Fine. This is an original printing of this historic report to Congress on the inventor of the First Steamboat. It has many published notes, letters, and other reports dating back to the 18th Century included, with even a reference to General Washington as well. Very nice historical accounting concerning the first Steamboat, 8.75" x 5.5" having 31 pages, nicely rebound in acid free heavy paper wraps with label to preserve the report, and the back pages have some heavy scattered foxing, yet this rare report remains quite nice overall. James Rumsey claimed to have invented the first steamboat. His steam engine had one cylinder. The piston rod operated a water pump in like fashion. An intake valve allowed the pump to suction river water. Then that valve closed and the pump forced the water though a discharge pipe at the stern. . The only real problems with Rumsey's engine were the continual steam leaks. Rumsey was constantly re-soldering steam pipes and fittings. Such was the state of technology available in the frontier village known as Shepherdstown. John Fitch's boat used a steam engine to operate banks of oars on each side of the hull. Additionally, his engine weighed several times more than Rumsey's and occupied 6-8 times the space. Technically speaking, Fitch was first. Fitch use of oars is similar to Rumsey powering with long poles. Although Fitch sailed nearly four months ahead of Rumsey, the difference between using oars and using a waterjet could be described as way ahead in terms of thinking and pure invention. Fitch and Rumsey desperately fought for an exclusive patent. But the patent process was different from what it is today and neither man would ever be able to claim exclusive right of inventing the steamboat. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	189 MEXICAN WAR, 1847, Music Sheet: SANTA ANNA MARCH Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"Santa Anna's March" Music Sheet Composed by an American Officer in the Mexican-U.S. War 1847, Music Sheet: "Santa Anna's March," by W.C. Peters, Published by W.C. Peters, Cincinnati, OH, Choice Fine. 13" x 10," 5 pages, uncolored engraved cover. The full title reads: "Santa Anna's March to which is added a Popular Melody Composed on the Battlefield of Buena Vista by an American Officer. Arranged for the Piano Forte and Inscribed to Miss Fitzgerald by W.C. Peters." The piece is designed for one or two performers. Some modest dampstaining and toning, reinforced spine, horizontal fold along the middle--not affecting the overall presentation or value of this important historical item. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	190 1791 Official Pennsylvania Senate Payment Form Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarDecorative Official Pennsylvania Senate Payment Form April 13, 1791-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, "John Nicholson," "Richard Peters," and "John Donaldson," Philadelphia (PA), Very Fine. This original, 6" x 8" Printed Document is dated in 1791, being an official Pay Order Form to Abraham Smith for his wages as a Senator of Pennsylvania. It is Signed by Richard Peters, John Nicholson and John Donaldson on its face and endorsed by the recipient, Abraham Smith on back. There are a few small pinholes and faults in the period laid paper and the lower right corner is chipped. Overall, this impressively designed document is both ornate and bold in appearance and is unusual with four full wide margins. A very nice, historic form. Richard Peters led a company of provincial troops at the start of the American Revolution in 1775. While serving as secretary of the Continental Board of War from 1776 to 1781, he discovered that Benedict Arnold was misusing funds and became embroiled in a feud with him. In 1780 Peters was one of those subscribing $25,000 to the Bank of Pennsylvania for the provisioning of the Continental Army. He also served as a member of Continental Congress, 1782-1783. Peters served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly from 1787 to 1790. Peters was made Speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate in 1791. John Nicholson was a financier, businessman, Comptroller General of Pennsylvania, anti-Federalist pamphleteer, land speculator, and publisher. He then became the partner of Robert Morris in land speculation and development. With Morris he promoted the development of Washington, D.C., and formed the Asylum Company. Abraham Smith was a captain in the same regiment, was made colonel of Irvine's regiment when he (Irvine) was made brigadier general under Anthony Wayne, and later became brigade commander of the Eighth Battalion of Pennsylvania. He was three terms a member of the House of Representatives, three years a member of the Supreme Executive Council, a member of the constitutional convention of 1789, and four years a member of the State Senate. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	191 1799 U.S. Navy Manuscript Writ of Habaes Corpus Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War1799 United States Navy Manuscript Writ of Habaes Corpus to Commander Navy Ship "General Greene" May 22, 1799 Quasi-War, United States Navy related, Manuscript Legal Writ of Habaes Corpus Document, Involving and Signed By Captain Christopher Raymond Perry (father of Oliver Hazzard Perry), Fine. Original, extremely rare "Quasi-War" era Manuscript Document, measuring 8" x 13" issued at Newport, Rhode Island by District Judge Benjamin Bonm, in the name of the President of the United States. It is in fine condition, the writ being bold and vivid, Perry's reply on the reverse side, somewhat light and there are some scattered tone spots, the centerfold archivally reinforced. This document demands that Captain Perry produce, "the body of Thomas Chase… by you imprisoned and forcibly detained". Perry's answer, written on the reverse, states that he has not imprisoned Thomas Chase and "that he enlisted on board Ship General Greene on the fourteenth day of May in name of A. Landonson and that he is not in my custody for any other cause." This rare Manuscript Writ of Habaes Corpus form is directed to Commodore Christopher Raymond Perry (father of Oliver Hazzard Perry) as Commander of the United States Navy Ship "General Greene" and Commodore Perry's response written and signed in his own hand. The entire Document and Perry's reply reads: "The President Of The United States - To Christopher Raymond Perry Esqr. Commander of the United States Ship General Greene. - We command you that the Body of Thomas Chase of Providence in the District of Rhode Island an Indented Apprentice to Jeremiah Whiting of said Providence currier by you imprisoned and forcibly detained from his said Master as it is said together with the day and cause of his taking and detaining by whatsoever name the said Thomas Chase shall be called you have before Benjamin Bonm Judge of the District Court for said District of Rhode Island at the schooling House of John Larston of said Newport Innholder immediately after the receipt of this Writ, to do and receive what the said Benjamin Bonm District Judge as found. Shall then and there consider concerning him the said Thomas in the behalf and have them this Writ. In witness whereof the said Benjamin Bonm at Newport this twenty first Day of May AD 1799 hath hereunto set his hand and seal. - Benj. Bonm, Dist. Judge". Perry's Response: - "In obedience to the command in this writ I have the body of the within named Thomas Chase before the Honorable Benjamin Bonm Esqr. District Judge of Rhode Island District and do hereby certify that the excuse of my taking & detaining & detaining him, this at Chase, in my custody is that he enlisted on board Ship General Green on the fourteenth day of May in name of A. Landonson and that he is not in my custody for any other cause. - Newport - May 2nd 1799 (likely meant June) - (Signed) Chris. Raymond Perry". The first of this type of Naval related document we have seen and excellent in that it is produced in the name of "The President Of The United States...". Christopher Raymond Perry was born in Newport, Rhode Island a fifth generation New Englander. Perry enlisted in the " Kingston Reds," served in the American Patriot army, and then on a privateer, as well as on the "Mifflin." He was captured and lay three months in the "Jersey" Prison-ship, but escaped, re-enlisted on the American Naval Ship "Trumbull," and was in the battle with the "Watt." Again on a Privateer he was captured and kept a prisoner at Newry, Ireland, where he first met his future wife, Sarah Alexander. In the mercantile marine he made voyages to the East Indies. In 1798, he was appointed a Captain in the U.S. Navy. Perry built and commanded the Frigate General Greene, on which his son Oliver Perry served as a midshipman. The Naval Ship "General Greene" saw action while cruising in the West Indies, co-operating with Tons-saint L'Ouverture in the civil war in Santo Domingo, and displaying the United States flag in Louisiana. In 1801, when the navy was nearly disbanded, Captain Perry was made collector of Newport, and later he returned to private life. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	192 1793-Dated, Document Piscataqua Bridge Share Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarAssigning a Share of the Piscataqua Bridge to the Town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire December 7, 1793-Dated, Partially Printed Document, Assigning a Share of the Piscataqua Bridge to the Town of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Very Fine. Original Document, 6.5"x 8.5" 4 pages, Very Fine. Signed by James Sheafe, Francis Martin and Nathaniel Adams, as President, Treasurer and Proprietors Clerk, respectively. In a clean, bright presentation on watermarked ragpaper: the Subscription of the Town of Portsmouth as Proprietor of a Share in the Piscataqua Bridge; nice impressed "Seal of the Proprietors" displaying an image of what the bridge would look like. On page 3 is a partially printed document selling the town's share to Simes, Darius and Elias Frink for four dollars on July 1, 1854. At the time it was built, in 1794, the Piscataqua Bridge, built between Dover and Newington across the "Great Bay of the Piscataqua River"was an enormous engineering feat. Its builder, Timothy Palmer, had designed what was to be the longest span bridge in the world. Normal folds. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	194 1808 NY Letter Concerning NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarNapoleon Bonaparte Has "Declared War Against America" October 23, 1808, Letter Says Bonaparte Has "Declared War Against America," NY, Very Fine. Autograph Letter Signed, "Aaron Belknap" in brown ink on integral letter sheet, October 23, 1808, Newburgh, NY, 10" x 7.8", 3 pages, Very Fine. Crisp, brown ink writing, some small absences along the spine, where a wax seal was removed, and where the letter was possibly hole-punched for inclusion in a binder. Addressed to David W. Bate, of Shawangunk, Ulster County, in part: "I have just been seeing Lockwood start off to Goshen with Coulter's Negro for an attempt to break open the house of a widow woman in town with a design as is supposed of having carnal knowledge of her. This however, he did not effect, but happily for this place, he has been taken up in time for he was a most daring villain.... I rejoice that the Devil is detected, but damn the negro [sic].... This place has acquired so much renown as to have a theatre.... I have to inform you what will be gratifying to the ear of every republican, that the elections of Jersey and Pennsylvania are such... the statement in the papers give Philadelphia a republican majority of 1803... Jersey will have a majority of 6 or 7 in her legislature, of course good electors. Maryland is yet doubtful. A report is in circulation that Bonaparte has declared war against America... of the two millions that altho not actually paid out of the treasury, Jefferson has negotiated in such a way as to have it to pay and that the Feds have made such a noise that he has refused to pay it and for that reason, Bonaparte has declared war. A GREAT POLITICIAN, but... the principles of modern federalism after the approaching election will set like the stars that fall to rise no more, as its only support is resting against the embargo...." This letter has excellent, interesting content, with local gossip, as well as national political concerns! A double treat! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	195 1816, Partially-printed Official Ships Receipt Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarRare "USS United States" Official Ship's Receipt 1816, Partially-printed Official Ship's Receipt, "USS United States," Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, very bold, Partially-printed official Ship's receipt, 6.5" x 7.75," completed in manuscript. "Received of Lieutenant N. Baden... $103.50... for two hundred and seven bushels of limes from the U.S. arsenal." Boldly printed and written legibly on crisp laid paper. USS United States, was a 1576-ton sailing Frigate, was built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and commissioned in July 1797 as one of the first warships of the new United States Navy. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	196 Rare 19th Century Official Privateer License Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarWar of 1812 Period American "Privateer" Commission Document c. 1812, War of 1812 Era, Partially Printed, Privateer (Private Armed Naval Vessel) Commission Document, Choice Very Fine. This rare, original Printed Document is on white wove period paper, is unaccomplished, 1 page, folio, measuring 7.75" by 12.5" and for the commissioning an American Privateer, reads: "Know all Men by these presents, - THAT WE ________ Owner of the private armed vessel of ________ men and ________Commander of the same ________ are held and firmly bound to the United States of America, in the penal sum of ________ thousand dollars, money of the United States, to the payment whereof we bind ourselves... The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas the President of the United States hath this day commissioned the said private armed vessel as a letter of marquee and reprisal; now if the owner, officers and crew of the said armed vessel shall observe the treaties and laws of the United States, and the instructions which shall be given them according to law for the regulation of their conduct, and satisfy all damages and injuries which shall be done or committed contrary to the tenor thereof by such vessel during her commission, and deliver up the same when revoked by the President of the United States, then this obligation shall be void, and otherwise remain in full force... Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us..." In wartime most maritime countries used such privately owned vessels as an informal adjunct to their own "official" Naval forces. The United States, in allowing civilian ship owners to capture enemy craft and sell them and their contents on the open market for personal profit did, at any rate, engage all possible vessels at a time when Congress did not have the power or authority to requisition them. An extremely rare American form, as it is the only example of this type we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	197 1821 State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarRare 1821 State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant of "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians" JOHN CLARK (1766-1832). American Patriot and Georgia Militia Soldier in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Captain by age 16, later rose to the rank of Major General, served in the Georgia House of Representatives prior to being elected to consecutive two-year terms as Governor from 1820 to 1824. February, 1822 -Dated, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant and Indenture Deed, both Good or so. 1. This is an original, Partially-Printed, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant, 2 pages, approximately 11" x 8" and is string bound, being heavily stained with old tape fold stains and foxing. The first page has a hand-drawn surveyor's maps of "Tract No. 256 in Monroe County, dated September 1821, drawn in lottery by Samuel Kollock of Chatham County; Signed in brown ink at the bottom string tie "John Clark" as Governor. The second page is secretarially headed for John Clark (Governor of Georgia, 1819-1824), granting 202-1/2 acres of "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians" to Dr. Kollock, dated November, 1822, measuring 10-7/8" x 8". 2. Together with an additional Partially-Printed Deed, dated December 1829, transferring this same tract of land from Phineas M. Kollock to Young D. Allen for $100, measuring a large 16" x 13". There are period ink inscription endoresements on the verso, with overall expected tone, foxing and creases for the grade. During his tenure as Governor of Georgia, Clark oversaw the Treaty of 1821, which opened the Creek Indian lands between the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers for settlement. His repeated attempts to gain more land from the Creeks earned him the name "E-cun-naw-au-po-po-hau," which translates as "always asking for land." In fact, the greater portion of the value of this rare document is related to it's being part of the land lottery and of the more historic fact of being, "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians." (2 items) Lot 0058 2 Items 1821 Georgia land lottery grant, and later deed: land grant partially printed and string bound, first page with hand-drawn surveyor's maps of Tract No. 256 in Monroe County, dated September 1821, drawn in lottery by Samuel Kollock of Chatham County; second page signed by John Clark (Governor of Georgia, 1819-1824) granting 202-1/2 acres of "land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians" to Dr. Kollock, dated November, 1822, 10-7/8 x 8 in.; with partially printed deed dated December, 1829, transferring same tract from Phineas M. Kollock to Young D. Allen for $100, 16 x 13 in. Both with toning, stains, foxing, fading, creases, tears, losses and period ink inscriptions verso; separations to land lottery grant repaired with cellophane tape. Estimate: $300 - $600 Sold Price: $100 Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	198 c. 1824 Marquis de Lafayette Silk Ribbon Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarRare "LA FAYETTE" Pink Silk Ribbon c. 1824 Marquis de Lafayette Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. This commemorative ribbon measures 7.25" x 1.5" and is printed in black on pink silk, with small decorative ornaments running along the top and bottom edges. This type looks very similar to the 1824 ribbons issued by J. Yeager, in that LaFayette's bust appears in a laurel wreath surrounded by flags, cannons, and other military items. However, on this example, the printing is sideways, so that any mottoes are missing, as is the eagle that normally tops the image. A rare design. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	199 Order To Be Put In Jail To Satisfy $6 Dollar Debt Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarOrder To Be Put In Jail To Satisfy A Six Dollar Debt February 8, 1832-Dated. Partially-Printed Document. Official Court Order, at Washington County, Pennsylvania, Choice Very Fine. This is an original, 1 page, well printed and fully completed document, measuring 7.25" x 4". An interesting document, in which the County Court orders the Constable to attach & sell goods belonging to John Daley, who has a judgment of a bit over 6 dollars against him. If he doesn't have property sufficient to satisfy the judgment, the court orders that he be put into jail! Officially Signed by David Frazier and directed to the Constable, J. Templeton. It reads, in part: "WASHINGTON COUNTY.. THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. WHEREAS judgment against John Daley for the sum of six dollars and 64 cents debt, together with 65 cents costs, was had before me at the suit of Alexander Frazier on the 10 of Feb. 1827. These are therefore to command you to levy distress on the goods and chattels of the said John Daley, and make sale thereof according to law, to the amount of the said debt and costs, and what may accrue thereon, and make return to me on the 9 day of March, and for want of sufficient distress whereon to levy, you are to convey the body of the said John Daley to the jail of the said county, the jailer whereof is hereby commanded to receive the body of the said John Daley, and him in safe custody keep, until the said debt and costs accrued are paid..." On the back is an itemization of the total amount due for the debt & costs, and a notation by the Constable that he seized wheat & rye belonging to Daley, found in another man's barn. Reads: "Executed by virtue of the within. Wheat and Rye in the Sheaf and 5 Bushels of Clean Rye in Thomas Huttons Barn." A scarce and interesting document when a person could be put in jail for a small debt. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	200 c. 1824 La Fayette Silk Ribbon: The Nations Guest Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War"The Companion of Washington - The Nations Guest" c. 1824 Marquis De Lafayette Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Extremely Fine. "The Companion of Washington - The Nations Guest" by H. Korn of Philadelphia, 5.25" x 1.5". An original example, printed in black on white silk, slightly off-center towards the right side, with ornate decorative right and left edge devices. This version features a youthful portrait with a sunburst vignette. Unusually bright and clean for the type. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	201 c. 1834, LAFAYETTE Mourning Ribbon Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Post-Revolutionary War to Civil WarLafayette Silk Mourning Ribbon with Crepe Star 1834, Marquis De Lafayette, Silk Mourning Ribbon, Very Fine. Inscribed: "A Grateful Nation's Mournful Tribute", this ribbon measures 9.75" x 2.75." This ribbon features large black, crepe star and metal heraldic eagle sewn to top of ribbon, which has printed black ink on white silk. Oval portrait of Lafayette is printed on a memorial shrine, beneath black bar and heraldic eagle with banner in its mouth. Beneath memorial is another black bar and a printed obituary: "Gen. Gilbert Mottier Lafayette, / Born At Auvergne Sept. 6th, 1757. / Died, May 20th, 1834 / Aged 75 Years 8 Months, And 14 Days. / Funeral Obisiques / Performed To His Memory, July 21, 1834. / —Philadelphia—" Lightly toned ribbon has minor soiling and stains; some fringing at bottom. A handsome piece. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	202 JEFFERSON DAVIS, Broadside, 1875 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Civil War Confederate DocumentsJefferson Davis Speaks At a 1875 Benefit for a Hospital (JEFFERSON DAVIS), President of the Confederate States of America. Broadside, Kansas City, September 16, 1875, 6" x 8.75", Choice Very Fine. The text reads in full: "Hon. Jefferson Davis, will visit Long's Hall, at nine o'clock, This Evening, for the Benefit of St. Joseph's Hospital, Kansas City, September 16th, 1875. A very nice broadside with various sizes of font. Hardly any signs of aging, except for light toning, edge splits and minor folds. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	203 Outstanding 36 Letter Civil War Soldiers Archive Start Price: 2,200.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 Civil War Union LettersOutstanding 36-Letter Civil War Soldier's Archive & More December 1863 to June 1864 Civil War Dated, Soldier's Archive of Thirty Six Letters and various Papers, average Fine to Very Fine. This is a comprehensive and quite extensive archive group of original Civil War dated letters and other items, by and about Union Cpl. Charles H. Daggett of the 1st Maine Regiment of Heavy Artillery. This impressive archive includes: (36) Different Autograph Letters Signed, dating between December 1863 to June 1864. They are sent from various Union military camps from Maine to Maryland. We take special note of Fort Sumner and Camp Mansfield, in the latter state, many of the letters are sending his mother and brother choice details of camp life and various military events. In March 1864 he becomes so ill that he is delirious and was, in part: "crazy when I was taken sick. I thought that I had a furlough and was going home... I felt real bad because they wouldn't let me get out of the cars, as I thought the ward was..." He then recovers from this illness and is sent on to Battery Cameron in Alexandria, VA,: "the handsomest place that I ever saw... From here we can see the city, the dome of the Capitol rising above every thing, long and chain bridges... On our way here we passed the residence of secretary [of War Edwin] Stanton, so you see we are surrounded by big lugs..." On May 25, 1864, he has seen battle at Spotsylvania and reports that, in part: "We have had 2 battles, and lost severely. I am safe... We are bound for Richmond, this time in earnest. Grant is the man." He adds two days later that, "Port Royal... on the Rappahanock about 16 miles below Fredericksburg. This is the place where our supplies come from. There are about a thousand 'Johnny Rebs' here as prisoners... We are on the direct route to richmond, no change of programme... I thought I should feel 'skeery' when I should go into battle but I didn't feel so. I never felt cooler in my life. I had my cap shot off and had to go bare headed..." He manages to miss the slaughter of Cold Harbor on the 31st, though in an undated and incomplete letter he gives short descriptions of his daily activity, including a great Original Hand Drawing of an entrenchment. Then abruptly on June 19, he writes only that, in part: "Yesterday afternoon we made a charge (on the entrenchments at Petersburg), the regiment is all cut up. I'm wounded through the left knee, I am getting along nicely, the captain is wounded pretty bad, they say he will lose his leg." The next day he is forced to admit that "The knee was shattered and I had to stand amputation, which was done yesterday... I fell as I was going up to the rebel breast works... I am in the best of spirits, which all say will go a good ways towards curing me..." Not until the 28th does he reach a regular hospital in Washington, though (probably written in another hand), in part: "My wound is doing Better I am suffering a good deal but I bare it in the best of spirits." Three days later, a chaplain from Campbell Hospital writes Mrs. Daggett to inform her that her son has died, claiming that, "In fact he was in a dying condition when he came..." This important Union Soldier's Civil War archive comes with an original receipt for his effects, including his New Testament Bible, which is present in this lot. Also, with a Letter from Daggett's Sunday School honoring his sacrifice, and his Union Commission, dated February 8, 1864, as Corporal. There is also a Carte-de-visite Photograph, (presumably of Daggett). Overall, letters are quite decent, with some expected typical soiling and fold wear. This group is full of excellent Civil War content, which is certainly far more than could be related here. (Approx. 36 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	204 1863 Union $300 Bounty Draft Payment Protest Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Civil War Union Letters"$300 Bounty" Draft Substitutes Payment Protest Letter 1863, Manuscript Protest Letter, describing his decision to spend $300 to pay for a Substitute to replace him from serving in the Union Army from Massachusetts, Very Fine. This fabulous, historic content and very personal two page, 8" x 5" letter, which describes that Samuel J Gravis of Lynn, Mass, having been drafted and found fit to serve, has decided to spend the $300 required to pay a substitute to go in his place, but under great protest. It is signed in the third person in first line of letter, which runs for two pages. The second page text actually defends his right under the Constitution to buy his way out of the Army! It reads, in full: "I Samuel J. Graves of Lynn in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having been drafted into the Service of the United States under the act of Congress approved March 3rd 1863, and having been declared by the Examining Board, after Examination, to be a fit subject for military duty, do hereby tender to the officer of the United States the sum of $300 to purchase an Exemption from such duty in accordance with the provisions of said act, being compelled so to do against my will, and at the same time protesting against such act of Congress as being unconstitutional and void; and also against the decision of said board of Examiners as being contrary to the truth and the facts in any case; hereby declaring that I pay such sum under protest and duress reserving and claiming for myself all my rights under the Constitution and laws of the United States and said state of Massachusetts for the usage of the same." An exceptional letter with remarkable and clear content regarding the payment of $300 by wealthy persons who were then able to avoid actual military service and the Union draft, during the Civil War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	205 1862, Union Prisoner of War Camp Document Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Civil War Union DocumentsUnion Prisoner Of War Camp Document Lebanon, KY November 1, 1862-Dated Civil War, Union Prisoner of War Camp, Document, Lebanon, KY, Choice Fine. This Partially-Printed Document from a Union Prisoner of War Camp located at Lebanon, KY, is a pledge by a captured Confederate prisoner not to take up arms against the United States, apparently as a condition of his release. This document reads, in full: Headquarters Post Commandant - Lebanon, Ky. Nov. 1st, 1862 - I W. H. Orgen, Co. B 4th Battalion 4th Regiment of Tennessee Cavalry being a prisoner of war, do solemnly pledge my word of honor that I will not take up arms against the Untied States, nor give any information or aid to the prejudice of the United States, during the present war, unless sooner exchanged. Sworn to and signed before me (signed) W. H. Organ this 1st day of November 1862. Lt. Col. C. L. Poorman - Lt. Col. 98th O. V. I. Commanding Post." The person who filled in this form spelled this prisoner's name Orgen, but the signature appears to written Organ. This document is printed on half a sheet of ordinary lined writing paper, and is in nice condition, with minor separation along one fold. A rare and interesting look inside a Civil War Prisoner of War Camp. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	206 1865 Bucks County Pennsylvania Bounty Fund Bond Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Civil War Union DocumentsRare 1865 Bucks County Pennsylvania Bounty Fund Bond February 15, 1865-Dated. Bucks County, Pennsylvania. $300 Bounty Fund 6% Bond. Choice Extremely Fine. This original printed document measures 4.5" x 8.25," is printed on reddish-brown and black on white wove paper, having cut cancels on the left and right. A hand-cancelled 15 Cents Internal Revenue Stamp appears on the left side. Statue of Freedom vignette at left, Justice and America at right. Stated interest of 6%. These bonds were used by various counties to raise funds for bounties to entice young men to enlist into the Union Army. Each county was required to raise a certain number of soldiers to fight in the Civil War. If enough young men volunteered, everything was fine. But, if the county did not meet its quota, it was forced to "find" additional men. This was done by offering a bounty of $300 to any volunteer, paid with funds raised from the sale of these Bounty Fund Bonds. These ornately printed Civil War era bonds are all very rare. They represent the opposite purpose of the Commutation Money Receipts of the same period, which were used by some young men to avoid service by paying a fee of $300! A rare period form, as we sold a similar item in August of 2005 at $1500. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	207 1864 Union Civil War Pamphlet US Navy Regulations Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 250.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Civil War Union Documents1864 Union Civil War Pamphlet Being The US Navy Regulations Regarding the "Enlistment of Apprentice Boys" May 27, 1864-Dated Civil War, Union Civil War Imprint, entitled "Regulations for the Enlistment and Government of Apprentice Boys for the Navy," Very Fine. This is the original, 1864 Civil War dated and printed, separately issued Union Pamphlet being the United States Navy Regulations regarding the Enlistment of Apprentice Boys into the Service. This rare, Navy Pamphlet is fully titled, "Regulations for the Enlistment and Government of Apprentice Boys for the Navy," and it is Signed in print by Gideon Wells and dated - "Navy Department, May 27, 1864" at its conclusion. This historic Pamphlet measures 5 3/8" x 8.5" and complete, containing its full four pages and is generally clean and crisp with some light smudges of soiling on the front page and a couple of very small edge chips. It features 21 separate rules and regulations, such as governing the enlistment, housing, training, record keeping, inspection, pay rates, discipline, and discharge of Apprentice Boys for the Navy. Quite rare, the first we have encountered. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	208 Political Broadside, c. 1866, US Grant - LETTERS Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Civil War Union DocumentsThree General Ulysses S. Grant Printed "Letters" c. 1864, "Grant Letters" Broadside, Fine. This print measures 18" x 6" which includes the content of three printed letters sent by General U.S. Grant, two to Hon. E.B. Washburne and one to Hon. Edwin B. Stanton. In order from top to bottom, the letters are titled: "On Slavery and Reconstruction," "On Results of 'Peace on Any Terms'" and "On Filling the Armies." Someone has written in ink on the reverse: "Gen Grant's Letters/Aug. 16, 30 & Sept. 13, 1864." The handwriting bleeds-through to the front but does not affect any of the text of the letters. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	209 Official 1867 Broadside: Discipline for the Navy Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 850.00 - 950.00 Civil War Union DocumentsOfficial 1867 Broadside For "An Act To Provide A More Efficient Discipline for the Navy" for Sailors and Marines March 2, 1867-Dated, Printed United States Navy Broadside, entitled "An Act To Provide A More Efficient Discipline for the Navy," Very Good. This 10.75" x 16.25" Printed Broadside is Extremely Rare. It is an original, 1867-dated Official Broadside, issued by the United States Navy and relating to the Discipline of Sailors and Marines. It is fully titled, "An Act To Provide A More Efficient Discipline for the Navy" and states "Approved March 2, 1867." The Broadside features a decorative printer's outer boarder surrounding the black printed text on somewhat aged greyish-off white wove period paper and mounted on a stiff paper board backing for display, having some edge wear, overall even age tone and chips at the upper right. At the very top of the Broadside in bold lettering is text that reads, "To be hung up on board Ship and at all Shore stations for the use of Officers and all appointed and enlisted persons in the Navy and Marine Corps." The body of the text delineates in 11 Sections the procedure for the disciplining of Sailors up to the rank of Petty Officer. It describes the form and process of a summary court-martial, its make-up, the available disciplinary actions that can be taken (as opposed to those available to a general court-martial), the penalty for enticing an enlisted "seaman, landsman or boy" to desert and the rules for proceeding once a judgment has been rendered and a sentence imposed. There is an apparently period manuscript notation on the reverse of the states that it was posted at the "U. S. Marine Barracks P. N.Y." The first of this rare 1867 United States Navy Broadside we have encountered. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	210 1862 Civil War Confederate Broadside Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 675.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Civil War Broadsides1862 Boldly Printed Confederate Broadside "To the People of Western Virginia" Issued From Charleston September 14, 1862, Confederate Broadside, "To the People of Western Virginia," measuring 13" x 6.5," Charleston, Very Fine. This Printed Proclamation Broadside was printed in bold black on white wove paper. Other than for some humidity tone to the upper left corner area, this Broadside is one of the very finest in quality we have seen and the best we have offered. It was issued by Confederate Major General William Loring, "To the People of Western Virginia." It reads, in part: " The Army of the Confederate States has come among you to expel the enemy, to rescue the people from the despotism of the counterfeit State Government imposed on you by Northern bayonets, and to restore the country once more to its natural allegiance to the State. We fight for peace and the possession of our own territory... clemency and amnesty are declared; but those who persist in adhering to the cause of the public enemy, and the pretended State Government he has erected at Wheeling, will be dealt with as their obstinate treachery deserves..." It is Signed in print by General Loring. Below this proclamation is an unnumbered General Order, also signed in print by General Loring, congratulating the Army "on the brilliant march from the Southwest to this place in one week and on its successive victories over the enemy at Fayette C.H., Cotton Hill, and Charleston...". A significant, historic and fully original, 1862 Confederate Broadside issued "To the People of Western Virginia". Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	211 CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE: IS WAR A FAILURE? Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Civil War BroadsidesCIVIL WAR Political Broadside: "IS THE WAR A FAILURE?" c. 1862, Printed Broadside, Published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York.," 12" x 9", Fine. With the opening: "The Chicago Convention declared that the War against the Rebellion had proven a FAILURE. They put forth as 'the sense of the American People and on the strength of this declaration, they demanded that 'immediate efforts be made for a CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES !'. Is this true? Is the war in which we have poured forth our blood and treasure - in which thousands and tens of thousands of our sons and our brothers have laid down their lives, - A FAILURE? Look at the Facts...". This historic, political broadside looks at reasons for the war and lists statements from Generals Grant, Seymour, Sherman and Dix. Right side has been trimmed removing some text area. Minor edge chipping and staining present. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	212 c. 1865 Civil War Era, Printed Union Broadsid Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 Civil War BroadsidesSpectacular Content Civil War Era Broadside "OUR COUNTRY REDEEMED" c. 1865 Civil War Era, Printed Patriotic Union Broadside, entitled "OUR COUNTRY REDEEMED," Philadelphia, Choice Very Fine. This large advertising Broadside measures 23.5" x 12.5" and is extremely well printed in bold deep black block letter print. It has tremendous eye appeal and is very clean, with only some trivial fold edge splits in the outer selvage. This patriotic Union Broadside was both issued by and "Composed by O. Wheelock, Proprietor of the - Great Dinners In The Palace Markets - Corner of Twelfth and Market Streets, where the Reader is Respectfully Invited to Participate." Produced by "Ledger Job Print, S.W. Cor. Third and Chestnut Sts, Phila.". The content of the five poetic stanzas is historic, patriotic and pertinent to the period, being just at the conclusion of the Civil War. This conclusion is derived from the verse: "(Jefferson) Davis captured! Free the Slaves! - Now is Texas ours once more! - Saved the Union! War is o'er!" Bold and beautiful, this Broadside is so well printed that it can be read from a distance. Reading each of the five verses will display the wonderful flavor of the day, as found in the text: "Then, O then, shall Slavery's Knell, - Be proclaimed by every bell!" This is the first Broadside of the type we have offered and is exceedingly rare, especially whole and complete and so magnificent for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	213 1862-Dated Collection of WAR CLAIMS against U.S. Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Civil War Broadsides"...Prosecution and Collection of WAR CLAIMS of every kind against the United States Government" September 24, 1862-Dated Civil War, Printed Advertising Letter, Signed in type "TAYLOR WEBSTER," Fine. An interesting Civil War period Advertising letter from this 62 year old former U.S. Congressman, now promoting his business of handling soldier's claims against the U.S. Government, with very good content. It is printed on front & back pages of a 4 page Lettersheet, measuring 7.75" x 9.75" with printed letter on the front page datelined, "ST. LOUIS, September 24, 1862", and Signed in Type, TAYLOR WEBSTER (1800-76, an early settler in Ohio, moving there in 1806; Served in U.S. Congress, as a Jackson Democrat from Ohio, 1833-39). This piece reads, in part: "I have opened an office in this city for the prosecution and collection of WAR CLAIMS of every kind against the United States Government. These claims are already very numerous; as the war progresses they will rapidly increase, and in the end will be very large. A large class of claims for Quartermaster's supplies will be settled and paid at St. Louis, and the claims for back pay, clothing and transportation of discharged soldiers will be settled and paid here. Every soldier who is permanently disabled by wounds or disease, is entitled to back pay, clothing, transportation, bounty and pension; and every soldier who is slain in battle or dies of wounds or disease in the hospital, leaves representatives entitled to his back-pay, clothing and bounty. But few of these parties can prosecute their claims themselves, and even Attorneys and Agents in different parts of the country must do their business through some agent here or at Washington City... Having heretofore spent six years in Washington City on public business, and become familiar with the routine of business there, as well as here, I claim to have a good knowledge of what I undertake... As I intend to prosecute none but fair and honest claims, I reserve the right to relinquish the further prosecution of any claim whenever I become satisfied that it is fraudulent, or of so much as is improper or is tainted with fraud... The amount of soldier's claims will not be large, and my fees will be moderate according to the claim..." At bottom he lists several references, including a few St. Louis business firms, an Army Paymaster, Ex-Governor of Iowa, R.P. Lowe, and Lincoln's Secretary of the Interior, Caleb B. Smith! The back page is a printed letter from R.G. Dunn & Co., Mercantile Agency, datelined St. Louis, Oct. 24, 1862, recommending Taylor Webster for his war claims business. Apparently, Webster's War Claims business didn't take off, as according to the Biographical Directory of the American Congress, he moved to New Orleans in 1863, and was employed in a clerical position, and died there in 1876. There are 3 indentations along left edge caused by a 3 ring binder where this was once stored. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	214 Mathew Brady Card Mounted Albumen Photograph,1865 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 Civil War PhotosMathew Brady Card Mounted Albumen Army Photograph 1865 Mathew Brady Card Mount, Albumen Photograph of U.S. Army Lieutenant David W. Payne, Choice Near Mint. This is a superb quality, original 1865 Mathew Brady Card Mount, Albumen Photograph of US Army Lieutenant David W. Payne at the time of his graduation from the US Military Academy at West Point. This oval shaped portrait measures 3.75" x 5" and is mounted on its original card mount, to an overall size of 10.25" x 9.5". It pictures the young Cadet who was graduating as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. Payne's Military Service record which spanned the period 1865 until he resigned his commission on October 1st, 1869. His military service included duty at Ship Island, Mississippi and as an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the U.S. Military at West Point. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	215 Mathew Brady Card Mounted Albumen Photograph,1865 Start Price: 170.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 275.00 - 350.00 Civil War PhotosMathew Brady Card Mounted Albumen Army Photograph 1865 Mathew Brady Card Mount, Albumen Photograph of U.S. Army Lieutenant William H. Chase, Choice Near Mint. This is a superb quality, original 1865 Mathew Brady Card Mount, Albumen Photograph of US Army Lieutenant William H. Chase at the time of his graduation from the US Military Academy at West Point. This oval shaped portrait measures 3.75" x 5" and is mounted on its original card mount, to an overall size of 10.25" x 9.5". It pictures the young Cadet who was graduating as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. Chase's Military Service record which spanned the period 1865 until his death at age 27 in 1871. His military service included duty at Washington, D.C., on the Canadian Border to prevent incursions during the Fenian Raids, New York and California. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	216 1865-Dated, Civil War Stereoview Photograph Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Civil War PhotosPhotograph of the Flag Raising Ceremony at Fort Sumter April 14, 1865-Dated, Civil War Stereoview Photograph of the Flag Raising Ceremony at Fort Sumter on April 14th taken by photographer James W. Campbell, Extremely Fine. This historically important image is titled "No. 209. The Celebration at Fort Sumter, April 14, 1865. The Oration.". It is copyright by J. W. Campbell and carries a label on the reverse stating that it was published as part of Campbell's "War Views" series. This outstanding image was taken while Henry Ward Beecher stood at the speakers podium and delivered the keynote Oration of the Day. Beecher can be seen near the center of the image under the white hat that he wore that day. He holds his speech in his hands. Every seat in the arena is jammed packed with spectators and Major General Robert Anderson (Ret.) can be seen at the base of the flagpole. In no other image taken this day is the area around the Flagpole so jammed with spectators, or do we actually see Reverend Beecher delivering his speech. This Civil War Stereoview is in excellent condition as the images and the card mount are clean and crisp with no physical damage or repairs of any kind. The Images are sharply focused with strong contrast, making them technically quite outstanding Photographs. The corners of the Card Mount are slightly bumped but otherwise this important Stereoview is without fault. Rare. The American Flag that flew over Fort Sumter was lowered by the Fort's commanding officer, Major Robert Anderson on April 14, 1861 when he surrendered Fort Sumter, in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, at the outset of the American Civil War. Anderson brought the flag to New York City for an April 20, 1861 patriotic rally, where it was flown from the equestrian statue of George Washington. More than 100,000 people thronged Manhattan's Union Square in what was, by some accounts, the largest public gathering in the country up to that time. The flag was then taken from town to town, city to city throughout the North, where it was frequently "auctioned" to raise funds for the war effort. Any patriotic citizen who won the flag at auction was expected to immediately donate it back to the nation, and it would promptly be taken to the next rally to repeat its fundraising magic. The flag was a widely-known patriotic symbol for the North during the war. April 14, 1865, four years from the day the Confederates took the stars and stripes from the flag-staff at Fort Sumter, Union Major General Anderson raised the same flag over the ruins of the Fort, again in possession of the Union. Charleston Harbor was filled with Union vessels covered with holiday flags. Amid booming cannon, and with the bands playing the "Star Spangled Banner," Anderson ran up the glorious old flag. Abraham Lincoln did not attend the ceremonies that day - he stayed in Washington and that evening attended a special performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater. His decision not to travel to Fort Sumter was to change the course of his life and that of American History Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	217 c. 1860, General Hancock - Steel Printing Plate Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Civil War PrintsWinfield Scott Hancock Original Civil War Era Steel Printing Plate Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co. of Hartford, CT c. 1860s Civil War era, mid-19th Century Engraved Steel Printing Plate, Portrait Image of Civil War Union General Winfield Scott Hancock was Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co., of Hartford, CT, Fine. This original, 9.5" tall x 6" wide extremely rare (if not Unique), Engraved Plate remains in good condition with overall moderate wear from use, with some marginal rust and trivial surface roughness that is mostly well away from the central engraved image of General Hancock. There is no date or place inscription. It was apparently used to produce a photographic image of General Hancock, most probably for a Civil War related book. Here, Hancock's engraved portrait appears just above his engraved signature. General Hancock's brilliance on the battlefield earned him the nickname "Hancock the Superb." All in all, this rare plate remains very presentable. It is accompanied by its original housing envelope. General Hancock served with distinction in the Mexican War and was chief quartermaster on the Pacific coast when the Civil War broke out. Made a brigadier general of volunteers in 1861, and fought in the Peninsular campaign (1862). In the Antietam campaign he succeeded to the command of a division, and his command was heavily engaged in the battles of Fredericksburg (1862) and Chancellorsville (1863). Hancock, commanding the 2nd Corps, played a conspicuous role in the Gettysburg campaign. Gen. George G. Meade chose to fight at Gettysburg on Hancock's recommendation, and in the last two days of the battle Hancock was foremost in repulsing the Confederate attacks, particularly General Pickett's charge on July 3rd, 1863. He was severely wounded in the battle. At the close of the war, Hancock was assigned to supervise the execution of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. Lincoln had been assassinated on April 14th, 1865, and by May 9th of that year, a military commission had been convened to try the accused. The actual assassin, John Wilkes Booth, was already dead, but the trial of his co-conspirators proceeded quickly, resulting in convictions. President Andrew Johnson ordered the executions to be carried out on July 7th. Hancock was directed to supervise the executions of those condemned to death. Although he was reluctant to execute some of the less-culpable conspirators, especially Mary Surratt, Hancock carried out his orders, later writing that "every soldier was bound to act as I did under similar circumstances." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	218 c.1860, William David Porter-Steel Printing Plate Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Civil War PrintsWilliam David Porter Original Civil War Era Steel Printing Plate Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co. of Hartford, CT c. 1860s Civil War era, mid-19th Century Engraved Steel Printing Plate, Portrait Image of Civil War Union Naval Commander COMMODORE WILLIAM DAVID PORTER was Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co., of Hartford, CT, Fine. This original, 9.5" tall x 6" wide extremely rare (if not Unique), Engraved Plate remains in good condition with overall moderate wear from use, with some minor rust and trivial surface roughness that is mostly well away from the central engraved image of Commodore Porter. There is no date or place inscription. It was apparently used to produce a photographic image of William David Porter, most probably for a Civil War related book. Here, Porter's engraved portrait appears in his civilian suit. All in all, this rare plate remains very presentable. It is accompanied by its original housing envelope. William David Porter (1808-1864) was a flag officer of the United States Navy. He was the son of Commodore David Porter (1780-1843) and brother of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) as well as foster brother of Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870). Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he spent much of his childhood in Chester, Pennsylvania. After an early and unsuccessful attempt to stow away on his uncle's, John Porter's, ship-of-the-line Franklin, he signed on Franklin at the age of 12. Porter was appointed a midshipman on January 1st, 1823, and 11 years later was commissioned a lieutenant. From 1838-1840, he served as lighthouse inspector for the portion of the east coast between Norfolk, VA and New York. That duty was followed in 1840 with an assignment at the Washington Navy Yard as ordnance officer. During this assignment, he became interested in the development of an explosive shell suitable for naval use. After leaving Washington, Porter spent the next decade superintending the outfitting of new steam ships for the Navy, commanding supply vessels, and delivering mail and supplies to Navy units abroad. Following a brief retirement between 1855 and 1859, he was returned to active duty and took command of St. Mary's. In that sloop-of-war, he patrolled the Pacific coasts of Mexico and Central America for two years protecting American interests in that region. The secession of Southern states in 1860 and 1861 caused St. Mary's to be recalled to her base at Mare Island, California In the summer of 1861, Porter was relieved of command of the ship and ordered to Washington, D.C. In the autumn, he was assigned to special duty in St. Louis, Mo., to assist in establishing the Western Flotilla to seize and control the Mississippi and its tributaries for the Union. On October 3rd, he was given the command of a ferryboat-turned-gunboat, New Era. Serving under Flag Officer Andrew Foote, he patrolled the Cumberland River, keeping a wary eye upon the growing Confederate defenses along the river. In November, he took his ship to St. Louis for repairs; and, upon his return to the flotilla at Cairo, Ill., New Era sported a new name, Essex, in honor of the frigate Essex, which Porter's father had commanded during the War of 1812. Between January and August 1862, Porter served gallantly up and down the Mississippi River. On January 10th, Essex and St. Louis engaged three Confederate gunboats and forced them to retreat to the protection of Southern shore batteries. The two Union gunboats repeated the feat three days later and succeeded in damaging their opponents. Only Confederate shore batteries prevented the capture of the three steamers. On February 6th, Essex joined the rest of Foote's gunboat squadron in the attack on Fort Henry. Porter's ship, second in line, sustained heavy fire from shore batteries and received at least 15 direct hits. About half an hour into the fray, Essex took a 32-pound shot through her bow shield. It pierced her boilers, releasing steam which severely scalded 28 men. Commander Porter--himself blinded and scalded--continued to command his ship until she was clear of the action. Though still severely hampered by his injuries, Porter directed the extensive repair and renovation of Essex from his sick bed. At the same time, he also superintended the construction of two other warships, the ironclads Lafayette and Choctaw. Porter completed the renovation of Essex at St. Louis in July and rejoined the Western Flotilla at Vicksburg, Miss. later that month. At dawn on the 22d, Porter took Essex out to confront the Confederate ironclad ram CSS Arkansas which had recently left her refuge in the Yazoo River to seek greater safety under the cover of Vicksburg's shore batteries. In company with the smaller converted riverboat Queen of the West, Essex moved in toward the Southern warship. During the approach of the two Union ships, Confederate shore batteries subjected them to a withering fire. Finally, Essex struck Arkansas a jarring blow but at an oblique angle. As a result, she glanced off the Southern ram and ran aground parallel to her adversary. Porter worked furiously to free his ship and, after much difficulty, managed to retire, with Queen of the West close behind. Thereafter, since Essex had sustained only minor damage, Porter kept her on station patrolling the lower Mississippi River between Vicksburg and Baton Rouge. On August 5th, his ship and Sumter assisted Union Army troops in repelling a Confederate land attack on Baton Rouge. The following morning, he headed north to Vicksburg to confront Arkansas once more. He found his quarry on a bend in the river, close to the shore. In the ensuing bombardment, Porter used an incendiary shell which he himself had invented. After about 20 minutes of shelling, Arkansas erupted into flames and soon blew up. Evidence suggests that the Confederate crew had set their own ship afire to prevent her capture. Be that as it may, Porter's bold action played no small part in the ram's destruction. Moreover, Congress recognized the role played by Porter and his ship in June 1864 when they belatedly awarded the Essex crew $25,000 in prize money. Porter's last real action in the war occurred in September 1862 when Essex conducted a bombardment of Natchez, Miss., and duelled the shore batteries at Port Hudson, LA Later that month, he returned to New Orleans where new orders awaited him. Promoted to the rank of commodore, Porter was assigned to duty at New York. There, he served in various capacities until hospitalized in April 1864. On May 1st 1864, Commodore Porter died of heart disease at St. Luke's Hospital in New York City, New York. Although he was buried initially at Greenwood Cemetery in New York, he was moved to Philadelphia, Pa. in June and laid to rest beside his famous father, Commodore David Porter. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	219 c.1860, William David Porter-Steel Printing Plate Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Civil War PrintsWilliam David Porter Original Civil War Era Steel Printing Plate Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co. of Hartford, CT c. 1860s Civil War era, mid-19th Century Engraved Steel Printing Plate, Protrait Image of Civil War Union Naval Commander Admiral CHARLES HENRY DAVIS was Engraved by J. C. Dexter Photo Co., of Hartford, CT, Fine. This original, 9.5" tall x 6" wide extremely rare (if not Unique), Engraved Plate remains in good condition with overall moderate wear from use, with some minor rust and trivial surface roughness that is mostly well away from the central engraved image of Admiral Davis. There is no date or place inscription. This steel engraved plate remains in good overall condition with some moderate wear from use, and has some marginal rust outside of and away from the actual image portion. It was apparently used to produce a photographic image of Charles Henry Davis, most probably for a Civil War related book. Charles Henry Davis directed operations of the Coast Survey along the New England coast, established the "American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac" in 1849 and published several hydrographic studies. He is best remembered however, for his brilliant service in the Civil War. In 1861, he was fleet captain in the successful expedition against Port Royal, S.C. In 1862, Davis replaced A. H. Foote in command of the Upper Mississippi flotilla of gunboats. The day after assuming command he repulsed the attack of a Confederate fleet near Fort Pillow. The following month he annihilated the Confederate fleet before Memphis, taking the city the same day. In recognition of his important victories, Davis was promoted to rear admiral in 1863. Here, Davis's engraved portrait appears in his Naval uniform. All in all, this rare plate remains very presentable. It is accompanied by its original housing envelope. Charles Henry Davis (1807-1877) was a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, serving primarily during the Civil War and with the United States Coast Survey. Davis was born in Boston, Massachusetts and commissioned as a Midshipman on August 12th, 1823. He served for a time in the Pacific on board the frigate USS United States. In 1829, he was promoted to Passed Midshipman, then served on the sloop USS Ontario. In 1834, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned first to the USS Vincennes and then to the USS Independence. From 1846 to 1849, he worked in the United States Coast Survey on board the USS Nantucket, where he discovered a previously unknown shoal that had caused numerous shipwrecks off the coast of New York. During his service to the Survey, he was also responsible for researching tides and currents and acted as an inspector on a number of naval shipyards. In 1854, Davis was promoted to Commander and given the command of the USS St. Mary's. In 1859, he was ordered to go to Baker Island to obtain samples of guano, becoming perhaps the first American to set foot there since it was annexed by the United States in 1857. The guano was necessary as fertilizer. Commodore William Mervine had previously been sent but did not land, believing the island to be inaccessible. In 1861, he was promoted to Captain and during the Civil War he was made Acting Flag Officer, in command of the Western Gunboat Flotilla. A day after he took command, the flotilla fought a battle with Confederate ships on the Mississippi River at Plum Point Bend on May 10th, 1862. Caught unready for battle, two of the Union ships were badly damaged and had to be run into shoal water to keep from sinking. The Confederate vessels escaped with only minor damage. On June 6th, his ships fought in the Battle of Memphis, which resulted in the sinking or capture of seven of the eight Confederate ships, compared with damage to only one of the Union vessels. In July, he cooperated with Flag Officer David G. Farragut in an attack on Vicksburg, Mississippi, but they were forced to withdraw. In August, he proceeded up the Yazoo River and successfully seized Confederate supplies and munitions there. Following this excursion, he was made Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and returned to Washington, D.C. On February 7th, 1863, he was promoted to Rear Admiral. From 1865 to 1867, he was the Superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory. In 1867, he was given command of the South Atlantic squadron and was given the USS Guerriere as his flagship. In 1869, he returned home and served both on the Lighthouse Board as well as in the Naval Observatory. A species of sea anemone native to the coasts of New England and Nova Scotia, the Rhodactis davisii, is named for Davis. Several ships of the United States Navy are also named in his honor Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	220 c.1861 William Sartain Civil War Print Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Civil War Prints"Young America Crushing Rebellion and Sedition" by Sartain c. 1861, William Sartain Civil War Print, Engraved by William Sartain, Choice Very Fine. Print, measuring 13.5" x 9.5", titled "YOUNG AMERICAN CRUSHING REBELLION AND SEDITION". This print draws upon the myth of the infant "Hercules" strangling serpents and subduing other large beasts. This image shows America, personified as a baby, crushing serpents and beasts just as it is stated in the myth of Hercules. Some small fold lines in the corners and slight foxing are the only flaws on this wonderful engraving. A breathtaking display; the first we have ever seen! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	221 Civil War Currier + Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 Civil War PrintsCivil War Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph 1861 Civil War, Currier & Ives, Hand-Colored Lithograph entitled, "The Brace Wife," of Civil War General George McClellan and Family, Very Fine. This original, highly colorful lithograph measures 9.25" x 14" and it does not specifically identify the Civil War officer pictured as being Union Major General McClellan, but it is very obviously him. On the wall behind McClellan is a portrait of a Union Officer on a white horse leading a charge into battle. Below the image area is an eight line poem extolling the sorrows of the wife of a Soldier. This original lithograph is in very good condition and displays nicely a the original, hand coloring is bright. The sheet itself is uniformly age toned and has some light water staining seen more prominently on the blank reverse and there is no repairs. A fairly scarce Civil War Currier & Ives print. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	222 Civil War Currier + Ives Hand-Colored Lithograph Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 Civil War PrintsCivil War Currier & Ives Hand-Colored Stone Lithograph 1862 Civil War period, Currier & Ives, Hand-Colored Stone Lithograph entitled, "The Soldier's Dream of Home," Fine. This original, small folio stone lithograph measures approx. 9.5" x 13.25" and is of a Civil War Image of a Union Soldier fireside and night, in Camp. It pictures a Union Soldier asleep by a campfire with tents and artillery near by and his rifle at his side. In a cloud above his body is an image that he dreams. In his dream he is embracing his wife and his child runs to greet him. The image is set within a printed frame with patriotic devices. Below the outer frame is an eight line poem by the same name. The print is beautifully hand colored and is signed within the printed text as Currier & Ives. The hand coloring is fairly bright with the sheet overall lightly age toned and foxed with a small stain under THE. There is no edge wear however there is a 5.75" tear at the upper right hand corner that was repaired on the blank reverse many years ago, using paper strips and a few other short edge tears repaired the same way, being unseen on the blank reverse. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	223 CSA Political + Military Figures, Anthony/Brady Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Civil War CDVsSix CSA Political & Military CDVs By Anthony & Brady 1860s, Civil War Confederate Carte-de-Visite Lot of Six Political & Military Figures, by Anthony & Brady, Extremely Fine. This is a really nice Confederate grouping which includes: Admiral Rafael Semmes, J.B. Floyd, Toombs, Howell Cobb, William. Mason and John Slidell. (6 CDVs). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	224 CDVs of SHERIDAN, CARTER + FRANKLIN Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Civil War CDVsGenerals Philip Sheridan, Samuel P. Carter & W.B.Franklin CDVs of Three Union Generals: Philip Sheridan & Samuel P. Carter, by Anthony from a Negative by Brady; and a striking portrait of General William Buel Franklin, all Choice Very Fine. A fine selection of vignette bust portraits of these Union generals. (3 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	225 1844-Dated Book: Life of Francis Marion-Swamp Fox Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 Lincoln Related"The Life of Francis Marion" Bio of "The Swamp Fox" 1844-Dated (printed post-1845), Book entitled, "The Life of Francis Marion," by Gilmore W. Simms, Publisher: Geo. F. Cooledge & Brother, New York, Very Fine. This original, early book has 347 pages, a nice historic Woodblock Engraved Frontispiece, extra illustrated title page, plus a number of Revolutionary War illustrations throughout. It measures 7.5" x 4.5", original blindstamped brown cloth covers, the spine is decorated and lettered in gilt. Title page reads "tenth edition," however this is the second of three editions that were published by Geo. F. Cooledge. The spine tips and corners are frayed and the rear hinge cracked with some expected foxing. A highly regarded biography of the "Swamp Fox," here a reissue of an earlier publication by Henry G. Langley, being one of the nicer quality examples we have seen. BAL 18086. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	226 1864, Broadsheet 1864 Presidential Election Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Lincoln RelatedPro-Lincoln New York Broadsheet: "The Presidential Election" (of 1864) Sept. 9, 1864, Broadsheet, New York, "The Presidential Election - Appeal of the National Union Committee to the People of the United States," Very Fine. The text of this broadside chastises the recent Chicago Convention which nominated George McClellan for President and "neither condemns the actions of the Richmond rebels, nor proposes to expel them against their will, or by any exercise of force, from the seats of power they have usurped." This printed broadsheet measures 12" x 8.75". It reads in part that every Union victory, "decimates the ranks of the submission secessionists represented at Chicago." Scattered faint toning. A rare, historic Civil War and Lincoln related, original Political broadsheet. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	227 1866 Lincoln Memorial Address By G. Bancroft Start Price: 90.00High Bid: 90.00Estimate: 150.00 - 200.00 Lincoln Related1866 Abraham Lincoln Memorial Address By G. Bancroft 1866-Dated, First Edition Hardcover Book entitled, "Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln...," Delivered Before Both Houses of Congress, By George Bancroft, Fine. This is an original copy of the famous Memorial Address for Abraham Lincoln that was delivered at the request of both houses of Congress, on the 12th of February 1866. This brown cloth covered book has 69 pages, 9" x 6", the spine is mostly missing s and the cover has light wear and is embossed with gilt stamping. There is an old pastedown card on the inside front cover and a tear on the inside back. This historic speech was delivered by historian and former Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	228 1860 Pres. Campaign Abraham Lincoln Postal Cover Start Price: 110.00High Bid: 140.00Estimate: 180.00 - 240.00 Lincoln Related1860 Presidential Campaign Abraham Lincoln Postal Cover c. 1860, Abraham Lincoln Portrait Presidential Campaign Postal Envelope, Complete with Flap, Unused, Choice Extremely Fine. Vignette Image at the upper left is printed in blue on white paper. It shows an image of a bearded Lincoln with "The Fence that Uncule Abe built." to the upper right, which is a classic Railsplitter theme. "Magee, 316 Chestnut Stree, Phil'a" printed notation is on the back flap. A great Abraham Lincoln image. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	229 1860 Pres. Campaign Abraham Lincoln Postal Cover Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 250.00 Lincoln Related1860 Presidential Campaign Abraham Lincoln Postal Cover c. 1860, Abraham Lincoln Portrait Presidential Campaign Postal Envelope, Complete with Flap, Unused, Near Mint. Vignette Image at the upper left is printed in black on white paper. It shows an image of a beardless Lincoln with the printer's name, "J.M. Whittemore & Co. Publishers, Boston" below. Crossed red and blue printed American flags added later, below in a later production run, as a Civil War patriotic. A great Abraham Lincoln image. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	230 1860, Abe Lincoln Presidential Campaign Envelope Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Lincoln RelatedPostal-Used Anti-Abraham Lincoln "Rail" Cover 1860, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Envelope: "Honest Abe Lincoln and his Flat Boat," Choice Very Fine. A wonderful campaign and postal history item: a postal-used cover, printed in black, bearing a fence rail along top and left margin with a vignette of Lincoln's flat boat at bottom left. Addressed to a Charles Brownson of Hampden, Wisconsin, the sender has decided to place the Dull Red 3 cent stamp right over Lincoln's portrait... likely indicating that he sender was not a fan of the Republican presidential nominee. Cancelled at Napoleon, Michigan, December 16, [1860], the stamp bears a grid cancellation, and has been removed and replaced producing a small scrape that affects the printing. This specific cover was the plate example in the noted 2000 Nutmeg auction of the collection of Professor Jon E. Bischel. [References: Waclott 184 var.; Milgram AL-82.] Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	231 1860, Abe Lincoln Presidential Campaign Envelope Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Lincoln RelatedAbraham Lincoln Vignette Campaign Postal Cover 1860, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Envelope: "The People's Candidate Abraham Lincoln For President," Choice Very Fine. A postal-used Lincoln campaign envelope addressed to a Miss Flora A. Hotchkiss of West Chester, CT and bears a beardless portrait of Lincoln surrounded by flags and topped with a liberty cap. The cover has been cancelled with a rimless Buffalo, N.Y. plug, September 19, 1860 postmark and matching grid over 3 cent stamp. The envelope bears a good strong imprint with some minor creasing and chipping to right margin. This specific example was pictured in the noted 2000 Nutmeg auction of the collection of Professor Jon E. Bischel. [References: Milgram AL-66; Ex. Walcott.] Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	232 1861, Postal-Used Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Cover Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Lincoln RelatedHistoric Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Postal Cover 1861, Postally-Used Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Cover, Very Fine. An unusual cover bearing a beardless Lincoln portrait in an oval frame atop a facsimile of his signature. Directed to Stoughton, MA, the cover was hand-cancelled, and includes the original enclosed letter from a Lydia Wormell to her brother on news related to family and friends. The envelope bears some light dirt that does little to detract. This specific example was pictured in the noted 2000 Nutmeg auction of the collection of Professor Jon E. Bischel. [References: Milgram AL-12; Wolcott 155.] Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	233 c. 1861, Used Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Cover Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Lincoln RelatedLovely 1861 Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Cover c. 1861, Postal Used Abraham Lincoln Patriotic Cover, Choice Very Fine. A postal-used, light yellow cover bearing a beardless portrait of Lincoln in black. Mailed to Northridge, VT, the cover bears a green circular postmark with a hand-cancelled 3 cent stamp. The cover bears numerous manuscript dockets, the stamp just nicks the top right of Lincoln's portrait. Overall quite a lovely cover. This specific example was pictured in the noted 2000 Nutmeg auction of the collection of Professor Jon E. Bischel. [References: Milgram AL-9; Walcott 156.] Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	234 1863, Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Patriotic Cover Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Lincoln RelatedLincoln Cover Sent From Union Occupied Nashville To Kentucky 1863, Postal-Used Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Patriotic Cover, Choice Very Fine. A special cover with a portrait of a bearded Lincoln, framed in an elaborate patriotic motif. Addressed from on Union-occupied city to another; posted to Bowling Green, KY, the cover bears a black circular May 15, 1863 from Nashville, TN postmark. [Reference: Milgram AL-134.] Opened from the left edge which is slightly irregular. A very rare specimen. Nashville was captured in early 1862 by Federal forces providing a critical base for operations further south against Chattanooga and Atlanta. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	235 c. 1864, LINCOLN Patriotic Postal Cover Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Lincoln RelatedBearded Abraham Lincoln in Profile Postal Cover c. 1864, Postal-Used Abraham Lincoln Patriotic, Choice Very Fine. This yellow cover bears a profile portrait of a bearded Lincoln and was posted to Binghamton, NY. The circular postmark cancellation is light. This specific example was pictured in the noted 2000 Nutmeg auction of the collection of Professor Jon E. Bischel. An exceptionally scarce and unusual patriotic; the evocative depiction of a profiled visage is similar to the Brady photograph later used by Victor David Brenner on the U.S. Penny. [References: Walcott 175 var.; not referenced in Milgram.] Very Rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	236 c. 1860, Hamlin Presidential Campaign Salt Print Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Lincoln Relatedc. 1860 Hannibal Hamlin Presidential Campaign Salt Print c. 1860, Hannibal Hamlin, Presidential Campaign, Salt Print, Very Fine. The oval shaped image measures approximately 7.5" x 5.5" and is placed on thin board with overall dimensions of 10.75" x 8". It is ornately titled "Hon. Hannibal Hamlin," below the image which appears to have minor retouching. The blank reverse retains some traces of adhesive from a previous mounting and is not seen. Overall, this very scarce image of Hannibal Hamlin is quite attractive and would look very nice on display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	237 Brady Studio Carte de Visite of Abraham Lincoln Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 750.00 - 900.00 Lincoln RelatedChoice Brady Studio Carte de Visite of Abraham Lincoln c. 1863, Abraham Lincoln Photographic Carte de Visite, by Brady's National Portrait Galleries, with his Imprint on the reverse, Choice Very Fine. This handsome Photographic image of Abraham Lincoln is in excellent quality. The Photo well centered on the card, with its full margins surrounding. The image remains fairly clean and has only slight handling, with no major detractions. The card has been bent horizontally just above Lincoln's head and worn on upper right corner, with even light soiling on the back. Printed signature "President Lincoln" beneath image. The Brady imprint is sharply imprinted. The photograph is clean and has nice contrast. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	238 c.1860, Abraham Lincoln Miniature Painting, Ivory Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Lincoln RelatedOutstanding Abraham Lincoln Portrait Miniature on Ivory c. 1860, Abraham Lincoln Miniature Painting on Ivory, Choice Mint condition. An absolutely beautiful and colorful miniature painting of Abraham Lincoln on ivory, 1.75" x 2," housed behind glass in a 3.5" x 4" ivory and tortoise-shell veneered frame. Small brass hanger at top. Undated, but most likely issued sometime after Lincoln's death as a memorial piece. The likeness is superb and the overall quality and presentation are wonderful. "Museum quality." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	239 CDV of Union General David Hunter Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Lincoln RelatedRare Carte-de-Visite of Union General David Hunter by Brady Carte-de-Visite of Union General David Hunter, Published by E. & H.T. Anthony from a Negative by Brady, NY, Extremely Fine. This is a very rare CDV photo of a seated Gen. David Hunter in uniform, on gilt-ruled card; backstamp by Anthony. Clipped top corners. A desirable CDV of this Union General, famed for emancipating slaves during the Civil War and his roll in the Abraham Lincoln assassination trials. David Hunter (1802-1886) was a Union general who achieved fame by his unauthorized 1862 order (immediately rescinded) emancipating slaves in three Southern states and as the president of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	240 ABRAHAM LINCOLN Silk Mourning Ribbon Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Lincoln RelatedScarce Abraham Lincoln Silk Mourning Ribbon Abraham Lincoln Silk Mourning Ribbon, Fine. Variant of Sullivan-Fischer AL-25, here with "UNION / GENERAL COMMITTEE" at top. 5.5" x 3.25", printed in black ink on cream colored silk, slightly fancy edge. Heavily wrinkled, but still reasonably clean and quite attractive. Quite a Rare type. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	241 Lincoln Ribbon: Quotation From Gettysburg Address Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Lincoln RelatedLincoln Ribbon with Quotation From Gettysburg Address Silk Ribbon with Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, American Flag and Quotation from the Gettysburg Address, Choice Mint. This beautiful multicolored woven silk ribbon, measuring 12" x 2.5," has a heraldic eagle with shield and 44 star American flag at the top, a portrait of President Lincoln in the center with a scroll below reading "Emancipation Proc(lamation)," and a quotation at the bottom with words taken from the Gettysburg Address and the Second Inaugural Address. This bright, clean example, done in red, blue, black, brown and gray, is affixed at the very top to the original sheet as sold. These ribbons were issued at the 1893 and 1904 World's Fairs. Examples of this ribbon have sold at auction for as much as $800. This example includes its original red tassel! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	242 1864 Lincoln Election Ticket, Miami County, OH Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Lincoln Related1864 Abraham Lincoln Election Ticket, Miami County, OH, Choice Very Fine or better.` This terrific Lincoln-Johnson Ticket is printed in black ink on bright paper measuring 6" x 3". "Miami County Ohio" is penned at the top (now faded), indicating the source of these electors, whose names are listed below those of Lincoln and Johnson. The only flaw on this otherwise impressive piece is a small fingerprint smudge on the right side of Johnson's name. Ex-EAHA Auction, Oct. 5, 2002, Lot #361, where it sold for $489. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	243 1864 Lincoln Election Ticket, Morgan County OH Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Lincoln RelatedRare Orange-Yellow Color Lincoln-Johnson Ticket 1864 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Election Ticket, Morgan County, OH, Choice Very Fine. Printed in black ink on a yellow-orange colored slip of paper (an extremely rare variant), this Morgan County, Ohio ticket measures 3.25" x 6.75" and includes a list of electors for the Lincoln/Johnson slate in the 1864 Presidential election. This is the first we've seen or handled in this color. Ex-EAHA Auction, Lot #360, Oct. 5, 2002, where it sold for $748. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	244 ROBERT T. LINCOLN Clipped Signature Card, 1922 Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Lincoln RelatedRobert Lincoln's Signature Card ROBERT TODD LINCOLN, Son of President Lincoln. Clipped Signature Card, "Robert T. Lincoln" in brown ink on a thick sheet of woven paper, scrawled date that appears to be February 7, 1922, 2.25" x 3.25", Choice Near Mint. Robert was the first-born son of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, and the only one of their sons who lived to adulthood. This signature was written in the last four years of Robert's life, which accounts for the aging signature. Pencil markings on the back side by the previous owner of the document; else in mint condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	245 Henry Leland Auction Sale Americana + Lincolniana Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 120.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Lincoln RelatedHenry M. Leland Auction Sale Americana & Lincolniana May 27, 1952, Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., Auction Catalog, "Americana Including Lincolniana: Collected by the Late Henry M. Leland...Public Auction Sale," New York, Very Fine. A very interesting and important major reference for auction prices realized for the Leland Lincolniana collection, as this catalogue contains the penciled hammer price of most lots. Including the $375 hammer price for a unique ambrotype portrait of Lincoln, taken on February 27, 1860. This catalog has 99 pages, 9.5" x 6", with wrappers. Includes typed letter on Parke-Bernet letterhead to a San Francisco client who won all but one of her absentee bids, signed by Charles Retz. It is lightly chipped wrapper edges, tear to head and heel of spine, pen writing on rear cover; lightly foxed title page; overall very nice. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	246 1864 Lincoln Nomination Content Letter Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Lincoln Related"Had a visit from Franklin today, he is here to nominate Lincoln..." 1864, Letter In Baltimore Regarding the Nomination of Abraham Lincoln as a Presidential Candidate, Choice Very Fine. Autograph Letter Signed, "C. Loll," in brown ink on light blue paper, January 6, 1864, Baltimore, MD, 8" x 5.25" integral sheet. The letter reads: "Balto. Jan 6/[18] 64, My Dear Charley / I am in receipt of yours of the 4th from Lancaster. I received your telegram Saturday morning and shipped the collars at once to Reading by express. The letters were already in the box when I received yours from Weisburg. I am glad to hear the mare is doing well and hope the colt continues to improve. Had a visit from Franklin today, he is here to nominate Lincoln. I enclose letter from William B. the receipt from Mr. Dierky. I continue to Remain with regards to Harry. Yours Truly, C. Loll." This letter helps trace the steps of the nomination of Lincoln for his second term as president. Small tear on the bottom left-hand corner; not affecting overall condition. An amazing letter that reflects the everyday affairs of people who were connected with the nomination of Lincoln. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	247 Abraham Lincoln Bust Hand-Carved Cane Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Lincoln RelatedImpressive Hand-Carved Cane With Abraham Lincoln Bust (Undated) American Folk Art Cane with a Hand-Carved Portrait Bust of Abraham Lincoln, Choice Extremely Fine. This uniquely original 36" tall cane has an outstanding, well carved and highly detailed profile portrait of a bearded Abraham Lincoln. It was carved of two pieces of walnut, with smooth, decorated knob end and a typical tapered shaft. The high relief portrait of Abraham Lincoln is carved on the upper portion of the shaft, 6" from the knob top, and the portrait is the width of one side of the cane. The end tip has a 1.5" nickel-brass and steel ferrule, with the initials "K. & H." stamped along the edge. It is not clear as to maker or date, however this cane could have been as early as the 1864 Presidential campaign. In any event, this is a truly wonderful item for Abraham Lincoln. Political and Cane collectors alike. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	248 1865 (c.1900) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Medal Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Lincoln RelatedSuperb Abraham Lincoln Presidential Medal NGC MS-67 1865-Dated. (c.1900) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Medal. United States Mint Struck in Bronze. NGC graded Mint State-67. Julian PR-12. 75.9 mm. 233.7 gm. This medal is a lovely, deep natural chestnut-brown in color and is in superb overall quality, being NGC certified and graded Mint State-67. This medal is the only and Finest in quality of this vintage, certified by NGC. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certification. This United States Mint made medal, was produced circa 1900 to our best knowledge. We are aware of only a small group of this special vintage and type that were recently discovered, and unpublished until now. Also to our best knowledge only one of each design is known. It is possible that others may exist. They are clearly not originals or 19th century restrikes. These medals have a distinct appearance. They are certainly the "only ones recognized" for what they are. Also, they are apparently even rarer than the medals that were produced by the Mint with the green experimental finish, that were used for only a few years at the turn of the 19th century. According to Joe Levine, he has not seen any of this vintage previously, over many decades of specialization and as a top authority in the field. We know of none other of these medals, other than a few sold through Presidential. It is difficult to to estimate their market value as they are of a later issue, and the "originals" have been widely collected since made. However, this vintage of issue appears to be vastly more rare than the "originals," if not unique. The true rarity of these medals is unknown. However, the fact that they have just come to the attention of longtime specialists in the field is a good indication of their great scarcity. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	249 1805 Charleston Newspaper Ad: Slave City Badges Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Black History1805 Charleston Newspaper Ad for Slave "City Badges" January 5, 1805-Dated, Newspaper "CHARLESTON COURIER," with Slavery Related Ads for "City Badges, for the year 1805" and "Africans For Sale," Fine. This is an original, printed period newspaper, 4 pages, disbound, measuring 19" x 11.75" entitled, "CHARLESTON COURIER," with Slavery Related Ads for "City Badges, for the year 1805" found at the bottom of column four of the front page and and "Africans For Sale," on the lower portion of column three of the front page. This early newspaper is in above average condition having been bound for so long in a volume. The top header is well printed, and there is overall expected light tone, scattered minor foxing, edge chips and splits, three dark spots noted on the front page. It is whole and complete, with well printed ads, including Sailing Ships, Merchant Ads and much more. The important and scarce Slave Tag ad reads: "City Badges, for the year 1805. - Notice is hereby given to the Owners, or Representatives of such Slaves as are working out on hire within the City, that the City Treasurer will commence issuing Badges for the year 1805, on the first Monday in January next. - W. Roach, City Treasurer. - City Treasury Office, Dec. 8, 1804. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	250 1st Edition Chandler 1836 Poetic Works Abolition Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Black HistoryRare 1836 "Abolition of Slavery" Volumes 1836, "The Poetic Works" bound with "Essays, Philanthropic and Moral... principally relating to the Abolition of Slavery in America," by Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, Published by Lemuel Howell, Philadelphia, PA, About Fine. This is a First-edition copy of Chandler's two volumes bound together in this 7.25" x 4.5" book with original hardbound covers. The first volume has 180 pages and the second has 120 pages with an engraved frontispiece. Included is a memoir of Chandler's life and character by Benjamin Lundy. Both of these works were published posthumously by Lundy, her editor, in his journal "The Genius of Universal Emancipation." Proceeds from the sale of this book went to the abolitionist cause. Shaw 36587 & 36588. The spine and edges of the work are worn and there are no free endpapers. The top margin of the title-page is town away and there is some foxing throughout. Great work on the abolitionist cause. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	251 1843 Booklet: National Union vs Abolitionism Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 290.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Black HistoryIntegrity of Our National Union vs. Abolitionism 1843 Booklet, "The Integrity of Our National Union vs. Abolitionism:..." by George Junkin, Very Fine. 8.5" x 5.5," 79 pages, printed by R.P. Donogh of Cincinnati, OH. Original paper covers, still in nice condition. Ex-libris Spokane Public Library with their punch-stamp on the first dedication page. To explain what this booklet contains, the title continues: "An Argument from the Bible, In Proof of the Position That Believing Masters Ought to Be Honored and Obeyed by their Own Servants, and Tolerated in, Not Excommunicated from, the Church of God..." Junkin twists and turns Biblical quotations to show the merits of slavery and the evils of abolitionism. He knew what would happen if antislavery forces prevailed. In a prescient statement, Junkin writes: " ...should the holding of slaves be made a crime... a civil, and perhaps a servile war, must be the consequence? Junkin thought he saw the future (he practically named the Civil War), but he was clearly wrong, despite his Biblical backup. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	252 1850 Booklet Slavery Related Colonization Project Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Black History"Colonization Project" by Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, etc. 1850 Booklet, "Report of the Naval Committee to the House of Representatives, August 1850, In Favor of the Establishment of a Line of Mail Steamships to the Western Coast of Africa...," Very Fine. This 1850 Booklet is printed by Gideon and Co. of Washington, 8.75" x 5.5," 79 pages, disbound, lacking covers. Actually, the establishment of the line of Mail Steamships was secondary to transporting free African Americans to Liberia, a colony established by the American Colonization Society as a home for free Blacks who wished to leave America. Thus, this booklet contains lengthy discussions of the purposes and merits of Liberia and the American Colonization Society. In fact, the Appendix at the back is full of blatant testimonials to the Colonization project, including letters by Henry Clay, Daniel Webster and others. The steamships envisioned in this report would provide a ready means of transporting mail, but also the hundreds and thousands of free blacks who sought to return to Africa. An extremely interesting and important document, providing special insight into the American Colonization Society and the then-current views on slaves and slavery-related issues. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	253 1850 Booklet, Slavery - Colonization of Africa Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Black History"Remarks on the Colonization of the Western Coast of Africa by the Free Negroes of the United States" 1850 Booklet, "Remarks on the Colonization of the Western Coast of Africa by the Free Negroes of the United States, and the Consequent Civilization of Africa and Suppression of the Slave Trade," unnamed author, Very Fine. This "Colonization" booklet was printed by W.L. Burroughs Steam Power Press of New York, 8.75" x 5.75," 67 pages, disbound, and otherwise sound and clean. The actual "Remarks" take only 13 pages -- the rest of the book is filled with an Appendix complimentary of the American Colonization Society, a society formed to re-settle free blacks in the colony of Liberia on the west coast of Africa. Such colonization was attractive for several reasons: it rid America of the burden of freed slaves, the colony was a potential market for commerce, and the colony was a jumping-off point for the "civilization" of Africa and to increase the spread of Christianity. This booklet contains fascinating and in-depth details concerning the Colonization efforts. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	254 1856 Speech by MA Sen. Henry Wilson on Kansas Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Black HistoryFuture Vice President Henry Wilson Fights For Freedom From Slavery 1856, Speech, "THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN KANSAS," by Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, Buell & Blanchard, Printers, Washington D.C., Very Fine. 16-page pamphlet of Henry Wilson's speech in the senate on February 18, 1856, 9" x 5.75". Lightly toned and taken out of the binding of the book. The speech addressed The State of Affairs in Kansas. "Leave these men now in Kansas, free from Missouri forays and Administration, and in spite of the inhuman, unchristian, and devilish acts the be found in the past legislation of the Territory, they will bring Kansas here as they have done already, robed in the garments of freedom. Wilson fights for freedom from slavery in this powerful speech. Wilson was U.S. senator from Massachusetts from 1855-73. He was Vice President under Grant (1873-75), dying in office. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	255 40 Newspapers: National Anti-Slavery Standard Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,700.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Black HistoryCollection of Forty Historic Newspapers "National Anti-Slavery Standard: Without Concealment - Without Compromise" 1865-1866, "NATIONAL ANTI-SLAVERY STANDARD," New York, Lot of 40 Issues, average About Fine. Vol. 26, No. 14, August 12, 1865 to Vol. 27, No. 13, August 4, 1866. Large, 6-column layout, 4 pages each, published by the Anti-Slavery Society. Intriguing primary historical resource on the debate over slavery which raged before, during, and after the Civil War. This assortment of papers covers both sides of the debate, with emphasis on the anti-slavery proponents from across the country, and related news accounts from around the world. Signed on the front page of each issue by a previous owner, "C.V.B. Chase." Some typical toned pages, folds, and dampstaining, but the print is crisp and legible. Lot sold "as is." A real gold mine of historical Slavery information. (40 issues). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	256 Confederate View of Fort Wagner + Black Unit Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Black HistoryConfederate View of Fort Wagner & Mass. 54th Black Unit 1892-Dated, 1st Edition, Imprint entitled "DEFENCE OF BATTERY WAGNER, JULY 18, 1863," Augusta, Ga., by Col. Charles C. Jones; by Lt.Col. H. D. Twiggs and by Cpt. F. Edgeworth Eve., Very Fine. This original, 9.75" x 6", 30 page, very scarce booklet was produced for the 1892 United Confederate Veterans Reunion, for the Confederate Survivors Associations, held at Augusta, Ga.. It is written by Col. Charles C. Jones; Lt. Col. H. D. Twiggs and Cpt. F. Edgeworth Eve., original printed wrappers. The front and back wrappers are slightly chipped not affecting any printing. The interior is very clean and tight, only a few minor page tear repairs. It details the Civil War action at Fort Wagner, the reason it was built, its cannons and other arms, the defending Confederate forces and its goal to prevent the Union enemy from gaining the island and any movement by sea towards Fort Sumter and Charleston, plus the forces of the enemy that approached them. The Federal heavy bombardment of the fort prior to the famous charge made on them by the famous Black Unit, the 54th Mass., which was lead by Colonel Shaw, of which the major movie "Glory" was based on this unit and their action at Fort Wagner. describes the slaughter of the Union troops as they charged the fortifications. The author also states that he had never seen such bravery among such carnage. The Black soldiers of the 54th Mass. and Colonel Shaw being killed, along with his officers and half of the men of the regiment. The speaker even names the Union Navy ships and Ironclads that were part of the bombardment, etc. This is an excellent narrative from the Confederate viewpoint. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	257 c. 1800 Slave Expense Document - 500 Negros Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Black HistorySlave Expense Estimate Document For "500 Negros" c. 1800, Slave Expense Document: "The Cost of 'Cloathing & Victualing' 500 Negroes for One Year," Very Fine. Manuscript Document in crisp brown ink on watermarked, fine-laid paper, one page, 9" x 7", itemizing the costs associated with a large group of slaves, no year, no location. It reads, "An estimate of the first cost of 500 Negroes, together with the yearly expense of victualing & clothing them, viz: To the first cost of 500 Negroes at 30 pounds each... 15,000... To the clothing said Negroes 4 times a year with Ozenbrigs, Frocks & Trousers at 4/6 ster'g each suit.... 450... To the victualizing of 500 Negroes 52 weeks at 22d each week... 2383.68. P(er) annum... 2833.6.8 pounds". If a North American document, this would have originated with one of the nation's largest planters. The watermark consists of the initials "LVG" beneath a crowned shield with insignia of a powder horn hanging by a strap. Light toning along the upper right edge. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	258 Georgia, 1803, SLAVE BILL OF SALE Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Black History1803 Georgia Bill of Sale for the Slave"Simon" May 7, 1803, Georgia Slave Bill of Sale for "Simon", Very Good. Manuscript Document Signed, "Wm Johnson", Wilkes County, Georgia, one page, watermarked, laid paper, 12" x 8.5", in which the Sheriff attests to the details of a slave transaction. Reads in most part: "Know all men by these presents that I William Johnson Sheriff of Wilkes County have leavied on a Negro man named Simon amongst others... Jack Jenny Horrace and Clarisa the property of Thomas C. Russell... and having advertised the said Negroes... for Sale on the first Tuesday in March... when and where Joseph Anthony became the highest bidder to whom the said Negro Simon was Knock[e]d. of as on the above mentiond Negroes for the sum (in the Agrigate[sic]) of Fifteen hundred Dollars I have therefore Bargain[e]d. Sold and Deliver[e]d. the said Negro Man Simon to the said Joseph Anthony..." Darkly toned page, a few pin holes and marginal chips, otherwise very good--very crisp, clear writing. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	259 1839 Kentucky Sale, Slave Named America Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Black History1839 Kentucky Auctioneer Slave Sale Document Including A Slave Named "America" July 3, 1839, Bourbon County, John Cunningham Kentucky Slave Auctioneer Estate Sale Ledger Pages, Including Seven Named Slaves, Choice Very Fine. This original, handwritten, 4 page, 12.25" x 7.5" document being an accounting of the sale of the estate of James Jones, deceased. Of the $7,110 brought in at the sale, $6,045 consisted of 7 slaves, who are listed as: Moses (age 35 years), Israel (17 years), Mariah (18 years), America (15 years), Anthony (13 years), Charity (7 years), and Jerry (6 years). These 7 slaves went to 5 different buyers. This document is signed by Thomas Jones and William S. Jones, likely relatives of the deceased, and John Cunningham, the auctioneer. Docketing on the back page by the clerk of the Bourbon County, KY court, provides the location of this sale. This document is bright and clearly written, with some minor fold separations, and otherwise in very nice condition. A stark view of life in the pre-Civil War South. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	260 1843, Poem Regarding Plight of Slaves Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Black HistoryOriginal "Emily Taylor" Signed Abolition Related Letter Including a Poem Entitled "The Slave" August 20, 1843, Autograph Letter Signed, "Emily Taylor" to Hariet Martineau, of Liverpool, England, Fine. Autographed Letter Signed, "Emily Taylor," in brown ink, 9" x 7.5", 2 pages, double sided with intergral address leaf. This letter is written to friend and author, Hariet Martineau. It includes an original, great poem entitled, "The Slave." It opens: "Pity & prayers and pleadings for the Slaves! - These thou didst[sic] ask, and soon as ack'd, Is gone: Yet still I drem'd a stronger claim behind, And long I waited, hopeful for my kind:" The paper is soiled, with postmark and folds, and a tear in the center right edge of the back sheet. A historic, beautiful poem and the bold signature. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	261 1849 Partially-Printed VA Slave Bill of Sale Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Black HistoryExtremely Rare 1849 Partially-Printed VA Slave Bill of Sale June 26, 1849-Dated, Partially-Printed Slave Bill of Sale, Richmond (Virginia), Choice Very Fine. This is an original, fully authentic Partly-Printed official Bill of Sale, measuring 3" x 7" for a Slave named "John," who was purchased by one E. H. Simmons for the amount of $375.00. This important document specifically states the word "Slave" and is well printed in black on a light tan wove paper with all of its margins intact. This is the first of this Virginia Slave sale form we have seen of this type and is of museum quality in its appearance. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	262 Rare 1850 Kentucky Slave Emancipation Document Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Black HistoryRare 1850 Kentucky Slave Emancipation Document February 16, 1850, Kentucky Slave Emancipation Document, Choice Very Fine. Written by John L. Hickman of Bourban County, KY, in which he writes: "In consideration of his long and faithful service of my father, I hereby emancipate and set free my negro man Joe Hickman aged bout sixty years..." Court Clerk R. J. Brown certifies that "This deed of emancipation was produced & acknowledged in open court by J. L. Hickman to be his act & deed & ordered to record..." This document is offered together with an accompanying letter dated March 3, 1856 certifying that: "...Jno. L. Hickman and Wm. H. Shackelford are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Ky. in the just & full sum of five hundred dollars, to the payment of which we bind our selves... The condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Joe who has been emancipated by the said Hickman -- and who has this day obtained a certificate of freedom from the County Court of Bourbon shall not at any time hereafter become a charge upon said county of Bourbon or any other county..." ( 2 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	263 1852 Virginia Tax 14 Slaves & Male Free Negroes Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Black History1852 Tax Form For "14 Blacks" and "Male Free Negroes" 1852, Albemarle County (Virginia) Tax Bill, Includes Tax on 14 Blacks and "Male Free Negroes," Very Fine. This original, preprinted 4" x 8" form directs the Sheriff of Albemarle County to collect the annual tax on land, Blacks [slaves], horses, clocks and other categories, plus a "County Levy" on White adults and Blacks. The term "slaves" is not used, but one can assume that Blacks means slaves because this form also has a tax category for "Male free negroes." The name of the person or firm being taxed is handwritten at the top, the amounts have been filled in by hand, and the document is signed at the bottom. In this case, Joseph Campbell had 14 slaves on his 709 acres of land, and was levied for 1 White. This tax bill is in excellent condition, the paper being still fairly bright on the front, and lightly age toned on the back. An interesting document from the pre-Civil War South, suitable for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	264 Slave Auctioneer W. W. Wilbur Signed Document Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 340.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Black HistorySlave Auctioneer "W. W. Wilbur" Signed Document August 28, 1860, State of South Carolina, Charleston District, Title Deed, Signed by W. W. Wilbur, Very Fine. This is a partially printed Land Deed, 17" x 14" when opened, completed in manuscript and signed on the front page by the Charleston merchant and well known Slave Auctioneer, W. W. Wilbur, as the Notary Public on the document. The deed pertains to four parcels of land, and Wilbur's signature and red wax seal follows his statement, also in his hand, that Georgianna Colson, wife of the land owner, also forever relinquishes the land to the new owner. The document is printed on light grayish-blue parchment, the centerfold splitting at each end, (4.5" split on one side, 1.5" on the other), with light toning at the folds, not affecting any text or signatures. A rare signature of this important figure in the slave trade. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	265 1861, Emancipation Document: Slave Aged 22 Years Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Black HistoryEmancipation of "Ambrose Beauford slave aged 22 years" March 7, 1861, Manuscript Emancipation Document, of "Ambrose Beauford a slave aged 22 years...", Choice Very Fine. This rare, impressive, Emancipation Document is boldly written. It is an legal folio size affidavit from Kentucky is certifying that, in part: "...the said Escecutor (sic) ________ will remove Ambrose Beauford a slave aged 22 years dark complescion (sic) 5 feet 6 inches in height and weights about 140 pound,. this day emancipated by him, beyond the limits off this state within ninety days from the date hereof..." Ambrose Buford signs at the bottom affirming that "I do hereby forever abandon my residence; in, and will, within the time named in the above Covenant remove from this state..." Offered together with the affidavit is an accompanying letter from March 13, 1861 that certifies: "...Ambrose a man of color... are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the sum of five hundred dollars, for the payment thereof well and truly to be made - We bind ourselves our heirs Executors & Admins. jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals... the condition of the above obligation is such that wereas [sic] the above bound Ambrose Beauford hath been emancipated and set free by the last will & testament of Susan R. Brent deceased..." Most slaveholding states stipulated that freed slaves were to leave their state of residence. Many were likely most happy to comply. (2 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	266 1864 Recruiting a Colored Infantryman Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Black HistoryA "Colored" Infantryman is Recruited as a Substitute for Military Service in the Civil War December 12, 1864, A "Colored" Infantryman Serves as a Substitute during the Civil War, Massachusetts, Choice Very Fine. Partially Printed Document Signed, "John Andrew," as Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 9" x 13.75", certifying that: "Theodore Dean of Raynham in said Commonwealth a citizen not liable to be drafted into the Military Service of the United States has paid the sum of One Hundred and Twenty Five Dollars into the State Treasury... to assist in recruiting the National Armies and has had assigned to him as his Representative Recruit Private Simon Jenkins / Fifty-eighth U.S. Col'd Infantry / Enlisted under the act of Congress providing for the recruitment of Volunteers in the Rebellious States...." An extremely rare document, completed in brown-ink manuscript, and countersigned by J.M. Day as Provost Marshal of Massachusetts, and adorned with a large uncolored state seal along the left panel. Nicely toned, with some heavier toning along the folds. A few small edge splits, but the main attraction is the content, which confirms that Simon Jenkins, an African American, was recruited to replace Theodore Dean in the military service! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	267 Discharge Documents For Buffalo Soldier, Lot of 2 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Black HistoryOriginal Black History "Buffalo Soldier" Discharge Discharge Documents For A Black, "Buffalo Soldier" from the 24th Infantry, Lot of 2, Extremely Fine+. Two partly-printed documents regarding the discharge of "Pleasant Mayberry, Captain Lewis Johnson's Company G of the 24th Regiment of Infantry, born in Murray County, in the State of Tennessee aged 21 years... Brown complexion... by occupation a Farmer... for Five years, who is now discharged by reason of S(pecial). O(rder). No 130..." The Final Statement shows monies due to and from this soldier, with the remark that Mayberry had been "Sentenced to be confined at hard labor for (6) six months, forfeiting his monthly pay for the same period..!" This document measures 12.75" x 8.5". The second document measures 11" x 8.5" and is a voucher detailing the balance paid to Jones upon his discharge, who adds his mark at bottom right. Both documents 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 and their bravery reminded the Indians of buffaloes on the Plains, they called the soldiers "Buffalo Soldiers." This is a discharge for one of the soldiers of the 24th Infantry. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	268 1865 Manuscript Document Signed Surgeons Report Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Black HistoryHistoric 54th Massachusetts Black (Infantry) Volunteers Surgeon's Report Dated April 18, 1865 Only Three Days After President Lincoln's Assassination April 18, 1865 Manuscript Document Signed, "Charles E. Briggs, Surg(eon) 54th Mass. Vols.," Fine. This remarkable document was written by Surgeon Briggs at Boykin's Mill, South Carolina on April 18, 1865. It is recorded in pencil, on period wove paper and is laid down onto a heavy backing, measuring 5.75" x 8.50". Charles Briggs was the surgeon for the 54th Massachusetts Volunteers (Infantry), the famous all Black unit that was immortalized in the movie "Glory". The document lists the names of the two men killed, in the Battle of Boykin's Mill on April 18, 1865, Corporal James P. Johnson and Lieutenant E. L. Stevens, as well as the names of the thirteen men wounded. It also provides details about where, on each of their bodies, they were injured. One of those listed on the report, Lieutenant E. L. Stevens, was the last Federal officer to be killed in action during the war. The text is dark, extremely clear and very readable. An extraordinary and unique Civil War and Black History related document. The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry was the first Northern black volunteer regiment enlisted to fight in the Civil War. Its accomplished combat record led to the general recruitment of African-Americans as soldiers. They ultimately comprised ten percent of Union Army and Navy. On April 18, 1865, Potter's troops met again with the Kentuckians in the quiet town of Boykin's Mill, South Carolina. The Confederates held a strong defensive position in an abandoned fort which required an assault in single file. The 54th Massachusetts was given the job and sustained two killed and thirteen wounded before Confederate troops, heavily outnumbered, ran from the field. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	269 Photo, Emancipation Leaders, c. 1865 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Black History1865 Photographic Collage of the "Emancipation Leaders" Who Enacted The Thirteenth Amendment 1865, "EMANCIPATION LEADERS," Photographic Collage, Printed by Powell & Co., New York, Extremely Fine. An 8" x 7" collage-type photograph on 13.5" x 10.5" mount, depicting the Senators and Representatives of the 38th Congress who voted to pass the 13th Amendment, which outlawed slavery. Some foxing to the mount only, not affecting the image. President Lincoln is at the bottom, Vice President Hannibal Hamlin at the top and Speaker of the House of Representatives Schuyler Colfax at center. Along the lower edge of the image is, "Entered According to Act of Congress in the year 1865 by Powell & Co... New York." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	270 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL UNION: NO NEGRO SUFFRAGE Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Black HistoryRare "No Negro Suffrage" 1869 Campaign Ticket [1869] DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL UNION "NO NEGRO SUFFRAGE" TICKET, [Ohio], Very Choice Extremely Fine. This large, blue paper ticket measures 11" x 3.25", with dark printed imagery and a list of local candidates for the Democrats--no location or date is listed, but most likely right after the civil war, when U.S. Grant was running for national office. "General Benjamin Lefevre" is listed as running for Secretary of State, and the Democratic State Convention met at Columbus, Ohio on May 24, 1869, in which Lefevre was nominated. Slight folds at bottom of this ticket, otherwise quite nice. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	271 1872 Printing Plate from Anti-Ku Klux Klan Book Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Black History1872 Printing Plate Used For An Anti-Ku Klux Klan Book (1872) Undated, Woodblock Printing Plate, for Title Page Illustration to "Experience Among the Ku-Klux" by Benjamin Bryant, Very Rare, Very Fine. This is an original, hand-engraved, 3.5" x 3.25" wooden printing block for an illustration appearing on the title page of the pamphlet, "Experience Among the Ku-Klux," by Benjamin Bryant, published by the author in Hartford, CT in 1872. The scene shows three robed Klansmen wearing conical hats, with a bound white man kneeling before them. In terms of wear, this woodblock is in excellent condition, though there is a significant 1.25" crack on the left side, and .75" cracks at the bottom and top. At the time this anti-klan pamphlet was prepared, the Klan was very much in the news for its violent activities in the Reconstruction Era South, and was being investigated by a Congressional Committee. The pamphlet itself is extremely rare, and this printing block must also be extremely rare, perhaps unique. This block comes with a photocopy of the title page, but please note that we are offering the block for the illustration only, not the entire title page. A valuable and historic relic of the original Ku Klux Klan Era. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	272 Ku Klux Klan Lynching Scene Wooden Printing Block Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Black HistoryEngraved Lynching Scene Woodblock Engraved Printing Plate from 1869 1869, Wooden Printing Block, Depicting a Double Lynching Scene, Choice Extremely Fine. This fantastic, hand-engraved, wooden printing block depicts two men hanging from a tree branch, one of them holding a carpetbag labeled "Ohio." Walking away from the scene is a mule. The back of this 1.75" x 3" block is engraved with the monogram initials "J B" the date "1869" and "Cotton-Bagger" in parentheses. The Klan was organized in Tennessee in 1866 in reaction not only to the growing power of freed slaves, but also to the arrival of "carpetbaggers" from the North, both Black and White, who bought up land and businesses in the bankrupt South. Southerners saw these individuals as transients (hence the carpetbag or cottonbag), who intended to loot the South rather than settle there, and who intended to establish local governments in the South which included or were even dominated by African-Americans. Attempts to stop this process by first intimidating and finally murdering those involved. The local units became so violent that in 1869 the former Confederate General, Nathan Forrest, officially disbanded the organization. Nevertheless, local Klans continued to operate until the Anti-Klan Act of 1871 authorized force to suppress it. After hundreds of arrests, the Klan gradually faded away. The printing block offered here, we believe was carved in 1869, perhaps in defiance of Nathan Forrest's order to disband. It was probably copied from a nearly identical image which appeared in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama "Independent Monitor" for September 1, 1868 titled, "A Prospective Scene in the City of Oaks 4th of March 1869." The article with this illustration indicated that hanging would be the fate of the 2 individuals named in the article if they remained in the South after sunrise on March 4, 1869. According to testimony given before a Congressional Committee by Reverend A.S. Lakin, a Presiding Elder of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Alabama at that time, the hanged man with the bag labeled "Ohio" represented him, and the other hanged man represented his assistant, Mr. Cloud. The Klan had been terrorizing and burning Methodist churches and sometimes murdering Methodist ministers. Lakin and Cloud, fearing for their lives, left the area 2 days before this image appeared in the newspaper. This printing block is in excellent condition, with no significant cracks or flaws. A rare and historically important artifact of a violent time in American History. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	273 1885, Currier + Ives Print: Darktown Fire Brigade Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Black HistoryDarktown Series Fire Brigade Currier & Ives Print 1885 1885, colored print, "The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt. 'Now den! Shake her up once moah fur de Mug,'" by Currier & Ives, Choice Extremely Fine. This colorful, chromolithograph print, copyrighted by Currier & Ives in 1885, is titled: "The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt," with subtitle: "Now den! Shake her up once moah fur de Mug." The print, which measures about 12" x 16," depicts a company of Black fire fighters operating a hand-pump fire hose as part of a competition. In the background, a Black official holds a prize cup for the winning team, labeled "Prize Mug." The leader of the fire crew holds a megaphone and a bouquet of flowers. In the foreground is a red and white May Pole topped with a Liberty Cap. As in other Darktown Series prints by Currier & Ives, this print stereotypes African Americans. The Liberty Cap is probably shown to point out what the White community believes happens when slaves are given their freedom. Done in vivid and highly colorful red, blue, yellow, green, black and browns, this print is housed in a modern wooden frame (not examined out of frame). This original Currier & Ives Print is eye-catching and simply gorgeous for display. Prints such as the Darktown Series helped circulate images promoting racial and ethnic stereotyping of the 19th century. Currier & Ives printed what the public wanted and capitalized on racism and xenophobia of the era. There are other series of Currier & Ives prints ridiculing the Irish, the Italians, and Roman Catholics. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	274 Anti-Slavery Token: Am I Not A Woman Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Black History"Am I Not A Woman And A Sister" Anti-Slavery Token 1838-Dated. Anti-Slavery Hard Times Token. "Am I Not A Woman And A Sister." Rulau 81 (Low 54). Very Choice About Uncirculated. 28mm. This flashy token is styled after Josiah Wedgewood's very popular, "Am I Not a Man and a Brother" plaque, a design which also appeared on some British tokens issued around 1795. Issued in America, this token sought to bring attention to the plight of slaves, particularly the black women who were being held in bondage in many of the States. 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. This token is similar in size to the Large Cents that circulated during this time. The token offered here is a nice reddish brown in color due to significant underlying mint luster and is in vastly superior quality to most seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	275 1846 Slave Auctioneer Token Mint State-60 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Black History1846 Slave Auctioneer Token NGC About Uncirculated-55 1846, Slave Auctioneer Token, Charleston, (SC), "W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant," Rulau SC-7, Prooflike, NGC graded About Uncirculated-55. This brass token is dated 1846, with the logo of an auctioneer with his gavel in hand on one side and with the text, "W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant - 1846 - Charleston SO. CA. Going at Only a Penny." The reverse features a wonderful Palmetto Tree motif with the text, "Merchants and Manufacturers Agent, Collection Broker, Notary Public & c." This Slave Auctioneer token is officially listed in Rulau as SC-7 (and as Miller SC-7). This Premium Quality token displays semi-prooflike surfaces with lovely natural reddish and golden luster on both sides, presenting a delightful appearance. An important historical token from a known Slave Auctioneer company and one of the finest examples to be NGC certified. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	276 1807 Painting on Glass, Admiral Lord Nelson Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 Paintings1807 Reverse Painting on Glass of "Britannia" 1807, Reverse Painting on Glass, "England," in the form of Memory of "Britannia" .Mourning the late Admiral Lord Nelson, Extremely Fine This wonderful, reverse painting on glass, titled simply, "England," is dated "Pub. Sept. 13, 1807" and depicts a standing Britannia with a lion at her feet and one hand resting on a monument inscribed, "Admiral Lord Nelson," with a British warship in the background completing the scene. A British naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson died in the Napoleonic War Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The painting itself measures about 7" x 4.75" and is presently housed in an old wooden frame measuring 9.5" x 7" (not examined outside the frame). Colored primarily in dark green, brown, pink and blue, this painting is in excellent condition, aside from a white spot on the lion's nose and a tiny spot near Britannia's elbow. A delightful painting, now over 200 years old, and ready for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	277 1771-1799, British Magazines With Engravings Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Prints1771-1799 "European Magazines" With Engravings 1771-1799, Lot of 34 Different Issues of "The European Magazine" and "Town and Country Magazine," containing articles, biographies, news, poetry and engravings, mostly Extremely Fine. This lot consists of original printings of two British magazines, which were originally bound and are now disbound. Generally each 8" x 5.25" issue is still bound at the spine, contains 60 to 75 pages, and lacks both covers. The contents, however, are mostly in excellent condition. These magazines typically contain world and British news, accounts of political activities mainly in Europe and America, biographies, and articles on a wide range of subjects, from natural history to philosophy to science to travel accounts. Each issue also contains 2 to 5 engravings, which could be removed and framed. Each issue is shrink wrapped with a cardboard backing for protection. The issues in this lot are: 1. Town & Country Magazine or Universal Repository, February, May, October and November 1771. 2. European Magazine & London Review, February, April and October 1782; June & September 1783; June 1784; June & December 1785; July & December 1789. 3. The European Magazine, March & November 1790; December 1791; October & December 1792; January & November 1793; February 1794; April, August, September and December 1795; February, April, August and December 1796; January, March, and November 1797; and January 1799. Together these magazines contain 60 to 100 engravings of important British and other personalities, buildings and sites in England and elsewhere, and other subjects. Some of the articles include: LaFayette's Farewell Address to this Army (1792), numerous accounts of the French Revolution, British battles in India and her other colonies, an account of Captain Cook's voyage to the Pacific (1784), the life of Admiral Lord Howe, letters and speeches by George Washington, and accounts of Benjamin Franklin. Great reading and an insight to English society in the late 18th century. A view of history as it happens. (34 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	278 Amos Doolittle Biblical Engraving - Bath-Sheba Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 PrintsAmos Doolittle Engraved "David and Bath-Sheba" c. 1800, "David and Bath-Sheba" by Amos Doolittle, Very Fine. 16" x 9.5", removed from a book and trimmed along the right edge where it was pulled from the binding. Light dampstaining along the left edge (well away from the design), scattered light toning and text "burning." In this print, a tiny figure of David watches a partially nude Bath-sheba as she bathes in a fountain. Doolittle was a Minuteman, a mapmaker, and a famous American engraver of the late 1700s and early 1800s whose prints are eagerly sought-after today. This attractive print is suitable for framing and display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	279 1774 Royal American Magazine, Revere Engravings Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 PrintsTwo Original Paul Revere Engravings 1774 "Royal American Magazine" November 1774, THE ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, Choice Extremely Fine. An important issue of this magazine which had its masthead engraved by Paul Revere. The masthead is engraved by Paul Revere. It shows a native American Indian holding a peace pipe and headdress with outstretched arm towards an American woman colonist, who in turn is offering a bottle of refreshment. Vignette on the masthead measures 3.25" x 2" and is in perfect, sharp, clear detail. Inside this magazine, which measures 5" x 8", are numerous stories, reports and documentary information. To accompany a story on the memoirs of Mademoiselle Clairion, a full page engraved metal plate print, signed in the printed portion by Paul Revere, is placed. Around the engraving is the text "Engraved for Royal American Magazine, Volume I, No. XVII" and below signed "P. Revere." The engraving itself is roughly 3.5" x 6" in black print and having fine engraved detail. There are a couple of minor tone spots are noted as well as one sealed minor tear at center which has been expertly restored to a nearly invisible condition. A second Revere printed engraving of "The Russian Rabbit" originally in this magazine is 90% torn out and lacking, having been valued at zero. This is a rare full page engraving by Paul Revere, still intact and within the text of the magazine and a great rarity to Paul Revere and historic American engraving collectors. An important item having two different original engravings by Paul Revere. Ex: EAHA Auction, December 11, 1999, Lot 1120, where it sold for $2,760. Now, nearly a decade later, it has accrued in value. In addition, we have sold other single-page Paul Revere imprints from the Royal American Magazine for in excess of $2000 each. A fabulous buy for Paul Revere-historical items! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	280 c. 1777, Vue d Optique, English Troops - New York Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 Prints"The Landing of English Troops in New York" c. 1777, Vue d'Optique, "Debarquement des Troupes Angloises a Nouvelle New York," Choice Very Fine. Image size 9.25" x 14.75", full sheet size 13.25" x 18.75". Nearly identical in many respects, to the example we sold for $5,750 as Lot #500 in our March 1997, sale. This example shows the exact same image, flipped over. Beautifully hand-colored, on early heavy laid paper. An optical engraving of the landing of the British troops at New York. Engraved by J. Chereau, Paris. Reversed title in French along top margin, captioned again in French at the bottom. The image shows warships by the docks, soldiers landing, and a Revolutionary War, Colonial period view of part of the city. Only a handful of "vues" of America were produced compared with a plethora of European scenes. Although meant to depict an important historical event from the American Revolutionary War, the view of New York is quite fantastical. Nevertheless, this is a rare and wonderfully significant image of British troops invading New York, so often seen reproduced in history books on the period. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	281 Engraved Copper Plate Print: Dr. Franklin Aged 84 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Prints"Dr. Franklin Aged 84" Engraved Copper Plate Print c. 1800, Uncolored Print of Benjamin Franklin at Age 84, Engraved by D. Edwin, Rare, Gem Mint. This beautiful, stippled portrait of Benjamin Franklin, is signed in the print by C.W. Peale (as the painter) and D. Edwin (as the engraver). Captioned, "Dr. Franklin Aged 84," the image shows an older, bespectacled view of Franklin. This lovely portrait was printed from a Copper Plate measuring 6.25" x 4", to an overall paper size of 10" x 8." The image is a copy of Charles Willson Peale's portrait of Franklin made in 1785, upon Franklin's return from completing peace negotiations in England (now on display at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts). Edwin must have made this engraving sometime in or after 1790, subsequent to Franklin's death at age 84. A wonderful print, now about 200 years old, which is highly suitable for framing and display. David Edwin (1776-1841) was a noted engraver during the late 1700's and early 1800's. Born in Bath, England, he apprenticed with a Dutch engraver, then moved to America, arriving in Philadelphia in 1797. During the next 30 years he was a prolific engraver of prints, and was especially known for the quality of his portraits. About 1830 failing eyesight forced him to cease is work. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	282 c. 1830 Wooden Eagle Print Block: American Eagle Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 PrintsWoodblock Illustrating a Patriotic "American Eagle" c. 1830 Wooden Printing Block for Illustrating a Patriotic "American Eagle", Very Fine. Two parts, when complete the block measures 6" x 2.25" x 3/4" high. A wonderful woodblock with a "cut" of an heraldic eagle, wings spread in a majestic pose. This style of eagle first came in use on American gold coins in 1807. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	283 1830, Hand-colored Engraving, H.M.S. Winchester Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 PrintsHand-Colored Engraving of the "H.M.S. Winchester" 1830, Hand-colored Engraving, "Plate of H.M.S. Winchester," by E. Duncan, London, Choice Near Mint. This original print is meticulously detailed and richly Hand-tinted showing the British Frigate, H.M.S. Winchester, based on the original painting of W. Higgins who is designated "Marine Painter to his Majesty". It remains in fabulous condition, being artistically detailed and beautifully tinted. A copy of this print was made originally dedicated by Captain C. J. Austin and the Officers of the ship. Size measures 16" X 20"' with excellent paper quality; no foxing or blemishes, and is nicely framed to an overall size of 21" x 28.5" within a gilt wooden frame and is ready for hanging on display. The overall quality speaks to the point that is was used as a Presentation Print by the Captain. Unusually fine detail clearly showing the Union Jack, cannons, rigging and sails. The steel blue and gray coloring bring the print to life so that it shows beautifully. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	284 c. 1838 Print: PEAH-MUS-KA, McKenney - Hall Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Prints"PEAH-MUS-KA," A Musquakee Chief c. 1838 Lithograph: "PEAH-MUS-KA," from "McKenney & Hall's History of the Indian Tribes," Published by F.W. Greenough, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Near Mint. Handcolored lithograph drawn at L.T. Bowen's Lithographic Establishment, after a painting by Charles Bird King, 19.5" x 14" large folio, matted to 24" x 19". Featuring a Musquakee chief with light tan robe, black headwrap and red paint along his chin, ear, and the top of his head, wearing a goatee and beaded earrings. A choice example. McKenney described the Fox chief as an inoffensive man who lived a respectable life, but apparently in 1830, despite his peaceful ways, Peahmuska was the the wrong man in the wrong place. As he led a party of hunters down the Mississippi River they were attacked by Sioux and Menominee warriors who had set up an elaborate ambush fifteen miles below Prairie du Chien, where the river narrows. Peahmuska and most of his hunters were killed and a tribal war ensued. The following June a large Fox war party discovered a number of Menominee families camped on the eastern shore of the Mississippi below Fort Crawford. They launched their attack "about two hours before day," and a savage battle took place with the Fox slaughtering more than thirty men, women, and children. Peahmuska had signed the first peace treaty for his people in 1815 as "Pierremaskkin," the "Fox Who Walks Crooked," and another in 1825 as "Pee-ar-maski, the Jumping Sturgeon," both examples of the tortured translations of many Indian interpreters. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	285 1855 Print: PAH-SHE-PAH-HOW, McKenney - Hall Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PrintsMint Quality Indian Lithograph: "PAH-SHE-PAH-HOW" 1855 Lithograph: "PAH-SHE-PAH-HOW," from "McKenney & Hall's History of the Indian Tribes," Published by Key & Biddle, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Near Mint. Full-color lithograph by Childs & Lehman, after a painting by C.B. King, 19.5" x 14" large sheet, matted to 22" x 16". Featuring a handsome portrait of Pah-She-Pah-How, or the "stabber", attired in heavy gold and grey colored robe falling off one shoulder, long black hair and a simple black head cloth, tied in the front. According to artists of the period, his thick black hair was unusually long and unadorned with any ornaments. A tall man with a noble visage, he stood out among the delegation of Sauk and Fox chiefs and warriors whom General Clark--called Flaming Hair by the western nations--had brought to Washington in the summer of 1824. When McKenney asked one of the interpreters why Pashepahow wore his hair so long, he was told the chief's untrimmed locks were a symbol of his "unsatisfied revenge." Later, McKenney heard the story from General Clark: Pashepahow had been offended in some unknown fashion by the Indian agent at Prairie du Chien and had threatened to kill the white man. The agency was many miles from the Sauk and Fox camp, but Pashepahow was determined to carry out his threat. Taiomah, a Fox warrior and medicine man, heard about Pashepahow's mission and tried to persuade the chief to send a petition to Washington, but Pashepahow shook his head; only blood could wipe out the insult, he replied. So, the frail, sickly Taiomah, who would soon die of tuberculosis, canoed, rode and walked to Prairie du Chien to alert the agent that his life was in danger. When Pashepahow appeared he was greeted by guns and threats that if he didn't leave immediately he would be arrested and sent in chains to St. Louis. So, the Indian chief returned to his village and let his hair grow long. Although McKenney found the chief to be "vindictive and implacable in his resentments," he had his portrait painted for the Indian Gallery. Time apparently mellowed Pashepahow. Years later, Catlin also painted the Sauk and Fox, but described him as a "very venerable old man, who has been for many years the first civil chief of the Sacs and Foxes." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	286 c. 1865 Print: MISTIPPEE, McKenney - Hall Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Prints"MISTIPPEE"--A Young Creek Boy Whose Name is Derived from "Mr. Ben" c. 1865 Lithograph: "MISTIPPEE," from "McKenney & Hall's History of the Indian Tribes," Philadelphia, PA, Choice Mint. Handcolored lithograph by "A.F.C.," after a painting by Charles Bird King, 21.5" x 14.5" large folio, matted to 24" x 19". Depicting a young Creek boy, dressed in yellow, red and green long-sleeved outfit, holding a bow and arrows in one hand, leaning against a stitched hideskin, and weared dotted face paint. The artwork and craftsmanship attention to detail in this lithograph are breathtaking. Mistippee, the name of this young Creek, son of the chief Yoholo-Micco, so intrigued McKenney that he vowed to find its origin, "which would be discovered with difficulty by teh most cunning etymologist...." During his 1827 visit to the Creek nation Yoholo-Micco explained to McKenney the background of his son's name. McKenney wrote years later: "The parents of this youth, having decided on rearing him after the fashions of their white neighbours, bestowed upon him the very ancient and respectable appellation of Benjamin, from which soon arose the usual abbreviation of Ben and Benny.... To this familiar name, respect for his family soon prefixed the title of Mr, and, in the mouths of the Indians, Mr Ben soon became Mistiben, and finally Mistippee..." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	287 Civil War, 20 Magnus Color City Views, 1860 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 2,400.00 PrintsTwenty Exceptional "Magnus" Color City Views c. 1860, Large Lot of Twenty mixed Charles Magnus & Darmstadt Color Print City Views, all Choice Mint New. Twenty engravings, actual plate sizes are 6" to 7" high and 9" to 10", wide; all have huge margins measuring to 11" x 16" for excellent decorative framing and display purposes. (5) each are prints of Philadelphia, Detroit, Albany NY., and Cleveland. Likely these prints were originally sold in sets. (15) of the engravings name Charles Magnus as publisher; those of Cleveland are in the same style but note "G.G. Lange Darmstadt." All are even and light in tone and some have very trivial outer edge tears, not touching near the plates. Lovely coloring enhances the eye appeal of these excellent Civil War Era prints. Each print is easily worth in the area of $125 to $225 each, and more when framed (as we have noted at numerous antique shows). (20 prints). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	288 1876 Currier-Ives Lithograph, UNCLE SAM-LIBERTY Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 PrintsGeorge Washington... "BLESS YOU MY CHILDREN"! 1876 Currier & Ives Lithograph: "THE GRAND CENTENNIAL WEDDING OF UNCLE SAM AND LIBERTY", New York, Choice Near Mint. This beautiful, uncolored lithograph measures 12.25" x 15.75" (plus large margins), and has been matted to an overall size of 19" x 24". This print captures the United States' 100th Anniversary, when Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam are shown getting married, under the central image blessing by George Washington, with the caption "Bless You My Children". Each icon is dressed in their finest attire: Lady Liberty is in a flowing gown and wearing long veil, with Uncle Sam in a patriotic suit and top hat. Between them is the model of a Centennial building, decorated with patriotic crowns, ribbons and medals. The beautiful contrasts between dark and light spaces, giving this print an eye-popping appeal. The bottom left-hand corner has a small copyright stamp with an individual numbering for each print issued by the "Library of Congress". Ex-Kennedy Galleries, NY. A scare Centennial print like this in mint condition is very rare and will look simply magnificent, when properly framed for display! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	289 1908 Print: ANDREW JACKSON, by Jacques Reich Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 PrintsMagnificent "Jacques Reich" Signed Andrew Jackson Print 1908 Print: "Andrew Jackson," by Jacques Reich, Choice Near Mint. This large, gorgeous, uncolored engraving measures 17.5" x 13", with mat overleaf to 24" x 19". It is Signed, "Jacques Reich" (the Artist), in pencil, in the lower right margin beneath the image of Andrew Jackson in uniform. Reich (1852-1923) was Hungarian-American, and a significant etcher and artist whose extremely detailed pen and ink historic sketches were used in numerous biographical encyclopedias. This masterful print effectively captures the image and energy of Jackson, who is rendered with a somewhat youthful visage. Facsimile of Jackson's signature in the plate along the lower left margin. Beautifully presented and perfect for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	290 Signed Artist Proof Engraving - Leonard Wood Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 PrintsSigned Artist's Proof Engraving of Leonard Wood "Rough Rider" Artist's Signed 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. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	291 LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE MUG: World in Planisphere Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Glass and Porcelain"The World in Planisphere" Liverpool Creamware Mug c. 1800 Historic Liverpool Creamware Mug, Titled "The World in Planisphere" Map, Choice Near Mint. This tall mug measures 6" high with a 3.8" wide base. It features a large black transfer print titled, "The WORLD IN PLANISPHERE". There are two large hemispheric maps of the Americas, and Africa, Europe, and Asia, topped by the Rising Sun, clouds and vignettes of four figures, including "America" (Native American with feathered headdress), an Archer, a Victorian figure and an Amazon warrior, all being very detailed, lovely vignettes. The bottom inside edge of the base, below handle, has a trivial chip that is not visibly detracting. Historic Liverpool creamware in this mug design is very scarce. Liverpool Creamware is the name generally given to pottery produced in England during the mid-18th- and early-19th-century by potters who were obsessed with the idea of copying Chinese porcelain--considered to be the highest quality ceramic available. Certain potters, such as Josiah Wedgewood, Thomas Whieldon and Josiah Spode, made improvements to the existing earthenwares, which they named "creamware" (or in Wedgewood's case "Queensware"). This thin earthenware was dipped into a clear glaze, which combined with the natural impurities of the clay to give the ware a creamy, pale yellow tint. Creamware is readily identifiable as a pottery having a cream-colored body and a perfectly clear glaze. The earliest transfer prints were applied over the glazes of the creamware, a practice which continued well into the 19th century. The dates of production of Liverpool creamware ran from 1760 to 1820, with the Revolutionary War figures and events predominant. Normally all of the transfer prints were done in black, with the exceptions of a very few pieces found with transfers in red, rust, carmine, sepia, lavender, or green. The latter three are really quite rare. Certain Liverpool potters made it a practice to embellish the black transfers with a variety of hand-applied enamels in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. (See Arman, p. 11-21). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	292 c. 1790 LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE PITCHER: Washington Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Glass and PorcelainHistoric George Washington 15-State Linked Chain Liverpool Creamware Pitcher c. 1792 Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, "Washington With Chain Of 15 States," Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, large size pitcher, measuring 10.5" high by 5.25" at its base. There are decorative large black transfer prints, one being a 7" high George Washington portrait, topped by a cherub angel holding a ring of stars and the name "Washington," flanked by "Liberty" and "Justice". It is fronted by a kneeling maiden (representing "America"), and is encircled by a chain-like scroll with the names of 15 States (this transfer is similar to W.29 on page 202 of Armans' "Anglo-American Ceramics, Part I", 1998). The Armans suggest that this pitcher was produced by the Herculaneum group out of Liverpool, England, and could have been produced either before or after George Washington's death. Lots of patriotic iconography adorne this detailed large transfer. It features a triumphant Revolutionary War Continental soldier holding a sword and standing over a fallen Lion (Britain), as other soldiers stand at attention in the background and a three-masted sailing ship waving the American flag is anchored in the waters behind him. The scene is encircled by militaria, flags, and a large banner scroll which reads, "BY VIRTUE AND VALOUR, WE HAVE FREED OUR COUNTRY, EXTENDED OUR COMMERCE, AND LAID THE FOUNDATION OF A GREAT EMPIRE." (Similar to B.10, "Virtue and Valour...", p. 72, Armans). Beneath the spout appears a black transfer print of an American Heraldic Eagle and Shield (the Seal of the United States), with stars and rays of light around them. (Similar to S.6, p. 161, of Armans). Above the eagle are fancy large initials "WS," surrounded by a floral wreath. A fifth black transfer is printed beneath the handle: a large flower, buds, and stems, along with a smaller cluster of flowers, in a very realistic rendering. An outstanding quality, impressively decorative, historic Liverpool creamware pitcher. Liverpool Creamware is the name generally given to pottery produced in England during the mid-18th and early 19th century, by potters who were obsessed with the idea of copying Chinese porcelain--considered to be the highest quality ceramic available. Certain potters, such as Josiah Wedgewood, Thomas Whieldon and Josiah Spode, made improvements to the existing earthenwares, which they named "creamware" (or in Wedgewood's case "Queensware"). This thin earthenware was dipped into a clear glaze, which combined with the natural impurities of the clay to give the ware a creamy, pale yellow tint. Creamware is readily identifiable as a pottery having a cream-colored body and a perfectly clear glaze. The earliest transfer prints were applied over the glazes of the creamware, a practice which continued well into the 19th century. The dates of production of Liverpool creamware ran from 1760 to 1820, with the Revolutionary War figures and events predominant. Normally all of the transfer prints were done in black, with the exceptions of a very few pieces found with transfers in red, rust, carmine, sepia, lavender, or green. The latter three are really quite rare. Certain Liverpool potters made it a practice to embellish the black transfers with a variety of hand-applied enamels in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. (See Arman, p. 11-21). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	293 c. 1795 Liverpool Pitcher Washington Portrait Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Glass and Porcelainc. 1792 George Washington Portrait Pitcher15-Star Flags"By Virtue And Valour, We Have Freed Our Country, Extended Our Commerce And Laid The Foundation Of A Great Empire." c. 1792 Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, Decorated with a George Washington Portrait, 15-Star American Flags, with the Banner Names of the 15 States, Choice Near Mint. This large size, 10.5" tall by 8.5" wide (at the widest part at top spout and handle), Liverpool creamware pitcher is ornately decorated on four sides with black transfer print designs. One of the two large transfer prints has a portrait of George Washington with three allegorical women, a Liberty Cap and a 15-Star American flag, all of which is surrounded by 15 Stars and the names of the 15 States then in existence. The last two States in this ring are Vermont (14th state) and Kentucky (15th state), which was admitted to the Union in 1792. The next state to be admitted was Tennessee in 1796, which is not listed, thus indicating that this print was made between 1792 and 1796. Between the two large transfers, is another which shows the American "Coat-of-Arms" with 13 Stars above an American Heraldic Eagle, with two more beside its neck. Above this transfer are the ornate initials, "T H" located within a wreath made of a grapevine and wheat stalk. The other large transfer has the inscription, completely surrounding a Revolutionary War allegorical military scene with lots of patriotic iconography within this detailed transfer which features a triumphant Continental soldier holding a sword and standing over a fallen lion (Britain), as other soldiers stand at attention in the background, and a three-masted ship waving the American flag is anchored in the waters behind him. The scene is encircled by militaria, flags, and a large scroll: "BY VIRTUE AND VALOUR, WE HAVE FREED OUR COUNTRY, EXTENDED OUR COMMERCE, AND LAID THE FOUNDATION OF A GREAT EMPIRE." Two 15-Star flags appear above the scene. This beautiful pitcher is in truly magnificent condition, with no visible chips or cracks with just faint wear on the base and handle from past display. Overall, this extremely rare design, historical pitcher is in superb, museum quality condition, that is excellent for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	294 George Washington Liverpool Creamware Pitcher Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 3,500.00 Glass and PorcelainGeorge Washington Liverpool Creamware Pitcher"Plan of the City of Washington, D.C." & American Eagle c. 1800, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, George Washington & A Plan of the City of Washington, D.C. & American Eagle Transfers, Choice Near Mint. This beautiful Liverpool Creamware pitcher that was manufactured in England for export to America, to memorialize the death of President George Washington circa 1800 and is over 200 years old. It measures 9.5" tall. One side has a black transfer design of an obelisk form tomb with a profile portrait of Washington and the following words "First in War First in Peace, First in Fame First in Virtue - Born 1732 Died - 1799". The names of the Thirteen Original States surround the transfer in a chain type device and Kentucky has been substituted for Rhode Island. Between the two major images, just under the spout is a sharp transfer of an American Heraldic Eagle with wings spread, a ribbon with legend "PLURIBUS - UNUM" held within it's beak and fifteen stars, with just a hint of weakness to the far right, as made. This transfer is pictured in the David Arman reference book on Liverpool pottery, found on page 207 illustrated as No. W.45. There is an Eagle and Shield under the spout with fifteen stars and the third transfer is the somewhat scarce "Plan of the City of Washington". This is also pictured in Arman on page 153, No. P.35. The transfers are vivid in black, distinct and strong, particularly so on the Plan of the City of Washington. The glaze is lovely, the color is a perfect creamware white and the handle is perfect. Only some light, trivial expected handling is seen. Overall, this magnificent, museum quality George Washington memorial and City of Washington Liverpool Pitcher would be superb for display and is one of the finest examples we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	295 War of 1812 Liverpool Pitcher Washingtons Tomb Start Price: 2,200.00High Bid: 2,400.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,000.00 Glass and PorcelainWar of 1812 Era Pitcher Depicting Washington's Tomb and the "United States" & "Macedonian" Naval Battle c. 1812, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, Depicting George Washington's Tomb and the Sea Battle between the "Macedonian" and the "United States," Near Mint. This rare, original, English-made ceramic creamware pitcher, measures 8.75" tall and about 6.75" in diameter. It can be dated to the War of 1812 period from naval battle scene between the British frigate, "Macedonian" and the American ship, "United States". This famous battle occurred on October 25, 1812. The "United States" commanded by Captain Stephen Decatur, defeated and captured the British ship. The black transfer print scene vividly depicts the two ships, each with their national flags flying, laying close to each other, with great clouds of cannon smoke between them. Another transfer print scene on the other side depicts George Washington's tomb, with mourners and patriotic symbols, all enclosed in a ring of 13 ovals, each with the name of a state. This ring of the 13 original states has "Kentuckey" erroneously replacing Rhode Island. Kentucky was the 15th state, admitted in 1792. The monument has the dates of Washington's birth and death, and the inscription, "First in War - First in Peace - First in Fame - First in Virtue." Between these 2 prints is a third print of an American heraldic eagle, with 13 stars above, and the inscription, "E Pluribus Unum" below. This marvelous pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, though with some light wear on the foot, the top rim and the handle. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	296 c. 1820, Historical Staffordshire Blue Dish Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Glass and Porcelain1820s "Peace and Plenty" Historical Blue Serving Dish c. 1820. Historical Staffordshire. Blue Lidded Serving Dish. "Peace and Plenty" Pattern. Very Fine. This complete lidded decorative Serving Dish, length 12" and height of 6.5", has the very desirable "Peace and Plenty" design pattern. Except for one trivial, typical fine hairline crack in the lid, which is undetectable from the top, otherwise the lid appears to be in virtually mint condition, with its original, never-broken finial intact. The bottom portion of the bowl has a couple of large cracks that are reinforced with old, early style metal staple repairs, which probably dates from its time of active use in the 19th century. There is some light surface wear and age from use. It is a good value at our low estimate range. It is ready to display, with the appealing appearance and a period flavor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	297 SAM HOUSTON, Black + White Photograph, c. 1861 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 PhotographsRare Photograph Of Sam Houston In Congress c. 1861, Photograph of Sam Houston in Congress, by Fredricks & Co., NY, Choice Very Fine. Black and White Photograph, 4" x 2.5". This photograph was taken after Houston was admitted into Congress. The subtitle reads: "Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by C.D. Fredricks & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the U.S. for the So. Dist. of New York." Houston is displayed sitting in a chair, wearing normal dress attire, holding a very large hat. On the back of the photograph is the photographer's information: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co.,", New York. Age-toned with minor fading does not take away from the overall appearance of the photo. This is an extremely rare photograph of Houston!! One of the most colorful and controversial figures in Texas history, Sam Houston was born in Virginia on March 2, 1793. He joined the military and survived three near-mortal wounds at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. He sought and won public office and was elected to the US Congress in 1823 and again in 1825. Houston immediately took control of the Texas forces after the fall of the Alamo and Goliad, and conducted the retreat of the army to the site of the Battle of San Jacinto, where on April 21, 1836, his force defeated Santa Anna and secured Texas long sought independence. After statehood in 1845, Houston was elected Senator from Texas to the Congress of the United States. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	298 Daguerreotype - Gentleman in a Stovepipe Hat Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PhotographsWonderful Daguerreotype "Gentleman in a Stovepipe Hat" 6th Plate Daguerreotype of a Gentleman in a Stovepipe Hat, housed in a period case, together with the official Civil War Discharge Papers belonging to Elisha M. Martin, Fine. This original, antique 6th Plate Daguerreotype of a Gentleman in a stovepipe hat was found with a collection of documents and paperwork all related to the Martin family of Rehoboth and Seekonk, Massachusetts. This impressive Photograph was found together with the official Civil War discharge papers belonging to Elisha M. Martin. Elisha May Martin was born in Seekonk Massachusetts in 1845. He was the son of Joseph B. Martin and the grandson of Dr. Calvin Martin both from Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Martin was a 19 year old private under Captain Otis A. Baker's company 18th Unit, Mass Militia. He was enrolled on August 1st, 1864 and was discharged on the 14th of November the same year. His 8.5" x 11" discharge paper is signed by Captain Otis Baker in the lower left corner. We are not 100% certain who the man is within the daguerreotype. Elisha Martin had two older brothers, Calvin (born 1833) and Silvanus (born 1840). The man in the photograph is more likely to be of Calvin Martin because the man in the dag does not appear to be any younger than his mid to late 20's and the dag probably dates from 1850 to 1860. This daguerreotype has some spots on the inside of the glass otherwise is in a fine state of preservation. The discharge paper has several horizontal folds otherwise is in good condition. In any event, a nice, interesting 6th Plate Daguerreotype. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	299 Cabinet Card, US President Ulysses S. Grant Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PhotographsPresident Ulysses S. Grant With His Family 1885, Albumen Cabinet Card Photograph, Civil War General & United States President Ulysses S. Grant and his family, Very Fine. This original, period photograph measures 5.25" x 3.5" and is on its original card mount to an overall size of 6 3/8" x 4.25". Beneath the image is a printed legend that reads: "General U. S. Grant and Family at Mt. McGregor - Taken June 19, 1885". In the same area are photographer credits that read: "Barrett - 28 St. Ann St., N.Y." There is some edge wear affecting several letters of the bottom text as shown in our image. The photo depicts a frail looking Grant surrounded by his immediate family including his wife, son Fred, daughter Nellie (with their spouses) and grandchildren. The family is sitting on the porch of a Summer House in the Adirondack Mountains which is the place where General Grant would die just five weeks after this rare photo was taken. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	300 c. 1920, Russian Propaganda Poster Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Postersc. 1920, Russian Propaganda Poster, Choice Extremely Fine. 26.25"x 19.5", overall 29.5"x 22.75", muted colors. Laid down on archival backing. This poster appears to be from the time frame of the Russian Revolution. It depicts a "before and after" scene of a poor, run-down village and the productivity of the collective farm. Cyrillic text throughout. Edge and corner repairs, not affecting the image. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	301 c. 1940, Russian World War II Era Poster Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Postersc. 1940, Russian World War II Era Poster, Choice Extremely Fine. 34"x 21.25", overall 39"x 23.5", muted tones of blues, browns and white. Laid down on archival backing. A winter scene of two women walking and talking together with a street setting behind them. Cyrillic text at top and bottom Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	302 c. 1940, Russian Girls Organization Poster Start Price: 120.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 200.00 - 300.00 Postersc. 1940, Russian Girls Organization Poster, Very Fine. 31.25"x 21", colorful poster with a young blonde girl in uniform raising a Red Cross and Red Crescent flag while other girls watch. Cyrillic text at the top and bottom. 2.25" tear along right side goes into the girls hair, a second 1" tear along right side lower down . Top left corner has been repaired, minor edge chipping. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	303 c.1940, American Information Poster Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Postersc.1940, American Information Poster, Very Fine. 30"x 20", color poster featuring a courtroom scene with a judge and a woman with two young girls at the top. An inset image of two men sitting at a desk. One man is filling out a will while the other man appears to be giving advice. The text at bottom reads, "The LAW will dispose of your estate, unless you make a WILL". Printed by National Service Bureau, Inc., New York and Chicago. Some paper loss along the right edge and lower right corner. Two mounting holes and minor chipping along the top margin. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	304 c. 1941 Original Art Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 PostersOriginal Artwork c. 1941, Original Art for a Russian World War II Poster, Choice About Extremely Fine. 28.75"x 20.5", overall 32.25"x 23.5", this original art depicts a fierce warrior holding a bloody sword in one hand and a shield in the other. He is wearing a helmet with horns and has his "war-face" on. Muted tones of red, silver, browns and black. Laid down on archival backing. Cyrillic text at bottom is in pencil. Top and bottom edges are cut uneven. Minor creasing close to the sword and lower near the shield does not detract from the overall effect. Minor repair to upper left corner. Would look wonderful framed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	305 1942, Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Posters1942, Russian World War II Poster, Choice About Extremely Fine. 36"x 25.25", overall 39"x 27.75", red, tan, black and blue in color. Laid down on archival backing. A scene depicting a train yard with factories nearby. Men doing various tasks. Large Soviet flag dominates the upper center with an area of Cyrillic text next to it. Printing in Cyrillic at the top and bottom. Normal folds, minor toning, overall a very striking poster. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	306 1943, Russian World War II Poster, Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Posters1943, Russian World War II Poster, Choice Near Mint. 29"x 21.75", overall 32.5"x 25.25", drab tones of gold, black and brown. Laid down on archival backing. Scene depicts a caricature of Hitler falling into the mud from a chariot being pulled by three mules. Chariot has lost a wheel. A dead mule, still in his yoke, lays to the left. Cyrillic text at the top and bottom. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	307 1943, Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Posters1943, Russian World War II Poster, Choice Near Mint. 27.5"x 18.75", overall 29.25"x 20.5" tones of gray, brown, red and black. Laid down on archival backing. Scene depicts a chariot with a smoking gun at the edge of a cliff, carrying caricature of Hitler, Goering and Goebbels. Three mules look over the edge as a fourth mule falls. Vultures circle above and below. Cyrillic text throughout, artist signed in bottom left corner and dated "43". Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	308 1943, Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Posters1943, Russian World War II Poster, Choice Near Mint. 27.5"x 18", overall 30"x 20.75" muted tones of red, blue, black and brown. Laid down on archival backing. Number 16 in a series. A battlefield scene depicting Nazi solders being bombed by Russian planes and tanks. Lines of Cyrillic text at the top and bottom. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	309 1943, Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Posters1943, Russian World War II Poster, Choice Near Mint. 27.5"x 18", overall 30.25"x 21", muted tones of red, blue, black and brown. Laid down on archival backing. Number 18 in a series. A giant boot is stepping down on what appears to be the island of Crete. British and American warships cruise in the waters between the island and the boot of Italy, depicted as a snake, where a scared looking man is crawling into the open mouth. Lines of Cyrillic text at the top and bottom. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	310 1943, Russian World War II Poster Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Posters1943, Russian World War II Poster, Choice Near Mint. 28"x 19", overall 31.25"x 22" muted tones of red, blue, black and brown. Laid down on archival backing. Number 17 in a series. Beach scene with a Russian sailor/marine storming the beach with a grenade in one hand and a rifle in the other running over a bleeding Nazi. Lines of Cyrillic text at the top and bottom. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	311 Andrew Jackson Nullification Proclamation Silk Start Price: 1,700.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,800.00 - 3,400.00 PoliticalAndrew Jackson's 1832 Nullification Proclamation On Silk (December 10, 1832), Broadside Printed on Silk, "The Proclamation Of Andrew Jackson, President, To The People Of The United States," "Printed by E. Conrad, City of New-York," Choice Extremely Fine. Not listed in "Threads of History," but similar to Item number 79, as found on page 82. This bold black on white silk printing of the text of President Andrew Jackson's 1832 "nullification proclamation", was delivered December 10, 1832. This wonderful broadside measures 28" x 20.5" with an ornate border framing the text, and is signed in print, "Andrew Jackson." The text reads, in part: "...I consider, then, the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one State, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, inconsistent with every principle on which It was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed..." Jackson's proclamation was written in response to an ordinance issued by a South Carolina convention that declared that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 "are unauthorized by the constitution of the United States, and violate the true meaning and intent thereof and are null, void, and no law, nor binding upon this State." Generally in very nice overall condition, with some minor fold separations. There is a tiny bit of trivial water staining along the right edge and some offset ink transferred where this broadside was folded back onto itself. A Rare and historic American Silk Document that will look rather spectacular when properly framed for display. On December 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson issued a proclamation to the people of South Carolina that disputed a states' right to nullify a federal law. Jackson's proclamation was written in response to an ordinance issued by a South Carolina convention that declared that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 "are unauthorized by the constitution of the United States, and violate the true meaning and intent thereof and are null, void, and no law, nor binding upon this State." Led by John C. Calhoun, Jackson's vice president at the time, the nullifiers felt that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 favored Northern-manufacturing interests at the expense of Southern farmers. After Jackson issued his proclamation, Congress passed the Force Act that authorized the use of military force against any state that resisted the tariff acts. In 1833, Henry Clay helped broker a compromise bill with Calhoun that slowly lowered tariffs over the next decade. The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was eventually accepted by South Carolina and ended the nullification crisis. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	312 1841 William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 PoliticalPristine 1841 William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon 1841, Silk Mourning Ribbon William Henry Harrison, Choice Extremely Fine. Sullivan/Fischer WHH-M6. This is an elegant ribbon issued to commemorate the premature passing of the President: "Our Nation Mourns A Hero Gone." Measuring 7" x 3", this is one of the most lovely tributes on silk we have seen. Center: a small framed oval bust of Harrison flanked by a four draped flags, an hourglass, and a large weeping willow branch and surmounted by an urn inscribed HARRISON; Above: a black mourning border, a spread eagle holding in its beak a streamer inscribed: "Our Nation Mourns A Hero Gone"; Below: "GENL. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Born at Berkley, Virginia, Feby. 9, 1773 Inaugurated President of the United States, March 4th, 1841. DIED APRIL 4TH, 1841, AGED 68 YEARS, 1 MO. 15 DAYS. This melancholy occasion, solemnized at New York APRIL 10TH, 1841", and a black mourning border. A beautiful, crisp example. William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), ninth President, military leader known as the hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe, was in command of the Northwest during the War of 1812. He was also a Member of House and Senate, and the first Governor of Indiana Territory. Harrison, the last President born before the Revolution, only served eight weeks in office. At his inauguration, he overtaxed himself in terrible weather attending three inaugural balls and delivering a record 8,578-word, two-hour Address. His cold turned into pneumonia and died on April 4, 1841. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	313 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Mourning Ribbon Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PoliticalUncommon William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon c. 1841, William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. 7.5" x 2.3", an uncommon mourning ribbon, black print on cream-colored silk, not listed in Sullivan-Fischer, printed by "Woods and Crane". Center: a tomb surmounted by a funerary urn, a weeping willow in back, and a maiden in flowing robes holding a large cross and grieving at the side of the tomb. Above: "In Memory of / Gen'l WM. H. HARRISON, / Late President of the United States." Beneath is a portrait of Harrison, inside a black-lined rectangle. Center: BORN February 9, 1773. / DIED April 4, 1841." At the bottom are Harrison's dying words: "SIR--I desire you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more." Toned silk with small stains at top, bottom, and near portrait; one fold at center, otherwise exceptional. A wonderful, rare type. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	314 1841 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Memorial Ribbon Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Political1841 Harrison Memorial Ribbon (WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON). 8.75" x 2.75", an uncommon mourning ribbon, gold print on black silk (variation of Sullivan-Fischer WHH-M14), Fine. Center: a cenotaph surmounted by a funerary urn, a weeping willow in back, and a coffin stand in front; Above: "IN / MEMORY / OF"; Below: "WM. H. HARRISON, / 9th President, U.S. / WHO DEPARTED / THIS LIFE, / APRIL 4TH, A.D. / 1841, / AGED 68. / Universally Lamented / 'I desire you to understand the true principles of the Government. I / wish them carried out. I ask / nothing more.'" Gold printing has faded somewhat along the bottom half, and black material is also slightly faded. Still, an uncommon example. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	315 Silhouette Print of HENRY CLAY, 1844 Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Political"From Life" Silhouette of Henry Clay 1844, Attractive Silhouette of Henry Clay, Taken From Life, by Wm. H. Brown, Printed by Kellogg, Very Choice Extremely Fine. This 6" x 11.75" print is quite similar to a silhouette of Harrison and are quite familiar as both have been widely reproduced. This however is one of the rare originals. A wonderful print ready for framing. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	316 Silk 1845 Andrew Jackson Memorial Ribbon Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 PoliticalRare 1845 Andrew Jackson Memorial Ribbon 1845 Andrew Jackson Memorial Silk Ribbon, Very Fine. This 1845 Andrew Jackson, Memorial Silk Ribbon is Extremely Rare, quite beautiful, and of an unusual variety. It measures 6.5" x 2.5". At the top is an eagle graphic with a banner that reads, "Honor to the Brave". At the center is large head and shoulders image of Andrew Jackson facing right. Just above and below him is a legend that reads, "In Memory of General Andrew Jackson, The Hero of New Orleans" along with his birth and death dates. Underneath these dates is the phrase, "A Grateful Nation Mourns His Loss." At the very bottom is a Latin phrase, "Requiscat in Pace", which translates to "Rest in Peace." Amazingly crisp and in excellent condition except for a few areas of light toning. With the extreme rarity of Jackson political ribbons, many collectors choose to add a funeral ribbon, such as this fine example, to their collections. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	317 Presidential Campaign Ticket, 1848 Zachary Taylor Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 225.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 PoliticalTaylor & Fillmore 1848 Presidential Campaign In Virginia 1848, Presidential Campaign Ticket, Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, State of Virginia, Unused, Choice Mint. Printed in black on white, 6.5" x 3.75" paper, this campaign flyer reads: "State of Virginia - The People's Ticket - 7th November 1848 - For President Zachary Taylor - of Louisiana - For Vice-President - Millard Fillmore - of New York." Following this is a list of the electors for the 17 districts of Virginia. Aside from a light crease, this ticket is in pristine condition. We sold a similar example in our EAHA Auction, October 2006, Lot #309 for $257. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	319 ZACHARY TAYLOR,Silk Mourning Ribbon Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Political"President Zachary Taylor Born in 1784, Died July 9th, 1850" c. 1850, ZACHARY TAYLOR, Silk Mourning Ribbon, Fine. Sullivan-Fischer ZT-M1. A most unusual and rare Zachary Taylor color mourning ribbon, 8" x 4" on white waxed cotton. From the top down, the ribbon shows a gilt eagle clutching a red, white and blue American flag, then a gilt portrait of Taylor with the legend "President Zachary Taylor Born in 1784, Died July 9th, 1850" in black ink surrounded by gilt scrollwork. Beneath the portrait is a black funerary urn, and at the bottom "THE LAST COHERENT WORDS OF THE VENERABLE PATRIOT, PRESIDENT ZACHARY TAYLOR - 'I die - I am expecting the summons - I am ready to meet death - I have endeavored to faithfully discharge my duty - I am sorry to leave my friends!'". Some foxing at the margins, principally at the bottom, otherwise a nice, presentable item. This is a very unusual mourning ribbon and perhaps the only one of the period, even of the campaign ribbons, that combines embossing, gilting, and the red, white, and blue American colors. This makes it an extremely desirable early ribbon and a prize for the advanced collector. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	320 1852 Daniel Webster Presidential Campaign Plaque Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Political1852 Daniel Webster Presidential Campaign Cast Iron Wall Mount Plaque 1852, Daniel Webster Large Size, 10.5" x 13" Presidential Campaign Cast Iron Wall Mount Plaque, by Chase Bros. & Co., Choice Extremely Fine. This outstanding, cast iron Wall Plaque is cast in the form of a Picture Frame and was produced (along with matching Plaques for Democratic Candidate Franklin Pierce and Whig candidate Winfield Scott) produced in conjunction with the 1852 presidential campaign by Chase Brothers & Co. under a design patent issued on July 27, 1852. The oval Plaque measures approx. 10.5" x 13" and is VERY heavy. It features a high relief portrait of Webster facing left. Though unmarked, this is a very well documented Campaign item from the pivotal 1852 Presidential Election. This very rare and very attractive Cast Iron Daniel Webster Presidential Election Portrait Plaque is in very good condition with no breaks, cracks, chips, repairs or damage of any kind. It has an all over bronzed finish that is quite old but likely not original and there is some light surface oxidation along the left hand edge. A rare and very attractive 1852 Presidential Campaign Figural cast iron Wall Mount Portrait Plaque, the first of this size and design we have offered. While Daniel Webster was vilified by Northern Abolitionists for his support of the Compromise of 1850, he was strongly supported by a faction of Pro-Union Whigs and although denied the Whig nomination at the convention, Webster was later persuaded to run as an independent candidate. He ran a strong race until September of 1852 when ill health forced him to retire to his family home in Massachusetts where he died just 2 weeks before the election. His name remained on the ballot in Georgia and Massachusetts and he still managed to poll nearly seven thousand votes. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	321 1856 Presidential Election Tally Sheet, Indiana Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Political1856 Presidential Election Tally Sheet for President and Vice-President [1856 Presidential Election] November 1856 Tally Sheet, Carroll County, Indiana, Very Fine. A large partly-printed tally sheet measuring 17" x 22" that was used in the recording of the votes placed for Democratic and Republican Electors of the President and Vice-President in Deer Creek Township, Carroll County Indiana. The tally of votes for each of the electors is shown. Also, accompanied by an additional multi-page document being the poll book of those casting votes and a one page certification. A fine grouping related to the presidential election which brought James Buchanan the presidency. (2 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	322 1857 Invitation to James Buchanans Inaugural Ball Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 900.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,600.00 Political1857 Invitation to James Buchanan's Inaugural Ball March 4, 1857, James Buchanan, Grand Inauguration Ball Invitation, Extremely Fine. This impressive, original Invitation measures 10.5" x 7" and was printed on heavy glossy coated cardstock by Toppan, Carpenter & Co. Philad. Specifically requesting "The honor of Miss Ellen Purycar's Company". This handsome engraved Inauguration Ball invitation has a portrait of Buchanan inside and at the top of an arch between two columns built from the building blocks named for the states and designated "Constitution of the United States" and "The Union Must Be Preserved." It is interesting to note all the famous names listed as managers. One that stands out is Jeff. Davis (fourth from the top) as it was he who, in a short period of time, would be helping to tear down this Union. The overall condition is above average and very clean with just some trivial general light tone making it very nice for display. An extremely rare original Inaugural item for Buchanan. We sold a similar, issued Invitation in our June 10, 2006 auction, Lot 576, where that lesser quality Very Fine sold for $1,416. The Democratic Party nominated Buchanan for president primarily because he was out of the country during the Kansas-Nebraska debate, and was, therefore, untainted by either side. He and his running mate, John C. Breckinridge, ran against the first-ever Republican ticket, John C. Fremont & William L. Dayton in the 1856 election. The Know-Nothing ticket of Millard Fillmore & A.J. Donelson split the vote and Buchanan was elected with less than a majority of the popular vote. His moderate views were not popular with extremists of either party. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	323 Constitution and the Laws Daguerreotype Case Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PoliticalConstitution and the Laws Sixth-plate Daguerreotype Case c. 1860 Civil War Era, Sixth-plate Daguerreotype Case, "Constitution and the Laws," Choice Near Mint. "Constitution and the Laws." (Berg #1-56) Sixth-plate, 3.75" x 3.25", with its original dark blue liner and insert paper, one barely noticeable tiny chip at edge of one corner, and overall quite excellent. A very nice Civil War case with a Union theme. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	324 Reprinting of a Civil War Political Broadside Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 PoliticalHistoric Political Civil War Broadside "Epitaph - A South-Side View of the Rebellion" c. 1860, Printed Broadside, titled, "Epitaph - A South-Side View of the Rebellion," Very Fine. Large Broadside measuring 20" x 9", Printed by Thayer & Co. of Boston, MA, shortly after the issue of the original broadside, which was issued somewhere in the South. Thayer reprinted this piece to give Northerners a taste of the shocking views held by Southerners. He wrote, in part: "Of its genuineness there can be no doubt; and believing it will be read with deep interest by thousands in the loyal States, we here re-publish it and here present a perfect fac-simile of the original... Those who desire to know what reason our erring brethren in the disaffected States can assign for taking up arms against the government may learn by reading this paper... Let this paper be carefully read, and however much we may feel disposed to blame our Southern brethren for what we believe to be their madness and folly in taking up arms against the government, we must give them credit for having here given a very lucid statement of their reasons for doing so." Very Rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	325 1861, Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Lyon Wartime Ribbon Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PoliticalCivil War Union General Nathaniel Lyon Silk Ribbon 1861, Brig. General Nathaniel Lyon, Wartime Silk Ribbon, by Chs. Robyn & Co. Lith., from Saint Louis, Choice Extremely Fine. This 4.75" x 2" pink silk ribbon features a detailed print of Nathaniel Lyon. The ribbon caries the slogan, "Vorwarts! [Forward!], Thy Radicalism saved Missouri., N. LYON, MAY 10, 1861., Radicalism the only Salvation., MAY 10, 1863." At the breakout of the Civil War, it was Lyon who successful kept the Secessionist Governor Claiborne F. Jackson from capturing the St. Louis arsenal for the Confederacy. Afterward, Lyon was promoted to Brig. General and was instrumental in keeping Missouri on the side of the Union. Very rare. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	326 1864 Republican + Democratic Platforms Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Political1864 Republican and Democratic "THE PLATFORMS" Broadside 1864 Presidential Campaign Broadside with Republican and Democratic Platforms, Choice Very Fine. This historic and rare black Printed Broadside presents the platforms of both parties, the Republicans having convened in Baltimore in June and nominated Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President, and the Democrats having convened in Chicago in August and nominated George B. McClellan for President, and George H. Pendleton for Vice President. After setting forth the various resolutions of both parties, six "Points of Difference" are noted, including "...The Union Platform looks to the ending of the war through the defeat and overthrow of the Rebellion, while the Democratic contemplate peace through the virtual triumph of the traitors." And, finally, "Freemen of the United States, read, mark, weigh, resolve, and VOTE!" Offered "For sale by all News Agents. Price, $1 per 100." The printed Broadside measures 11.5" x 9.5". Light toning and a couple of small edge tears. Suitable for framing and display. Ex: EAHA Auction, June 9, 2001, Lot 1654, where it sold for $1,035. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	327 Alexander H. Stephens Broadside, 1864 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Political1864 "Alexander H. Stephens" Political Broadside c. 1864, "THE GREAT UNION SPEECH OF HON. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS..." Choice Extremely Fine. Large Campaign Broadside, 19" x 12.5", with the text of Confederate Vice President Stephens' address to the Georgia convention that had considered secession. Small tape stain and tear at top edge, mostly in the outer extra selvage, affecting only the very first word in title. This extract of Stephens' speech 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...." Exceptional political content! The first Alexander H. Stephens broadside of this type that we have seen! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	328 Greenbacks For Bonds Broadsheet, c. 1865 Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 PoliticalRare "Greenbacks For Bonds" Broadsheet c. 1865, Undated, "Greenbacks For Bonds - The Contract" Democratic Horatio Seymour Campaign Political Broadsheet, Choice Extremely Fine. An extremely rare example of this political broadsheet, here in its complete form and full size (9.5" x 8"). Boldly printed in green and black ink. These were printed to illustrate the views of the Democratic "Radicals", who decried the huge profits being made by bondholders at the expense of the working man, not to mention the fact that the bond income was tax-free! Part of the problem was that the new Greenbacks issued by the U.S. government were not backed by gold and, as a result, the value of the paper money fluctuated (often wildly) in relation to tangible goods. The working man was paid in Greenbacks, but the bondholders were paid in gold, creating an imbalance and effectively transferring wealth from the working man to the bondholders. Apart from two pieces of clear reinforcing tape on two reverse edge folds, this piece is in excellent condition. Usually, only the top part of the broadsheet is seen (the note itself) and the explanatory information at the bottom is discarded. As a result, price records for complete examples are high -- (in January 2000, Stack's sold a slightly nicer example than the one offered here for $7,935). A wonderful and historically important item for the advanced currency collector! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	329 American Political Parade Oil Lamp Torch Head Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PoliticalEarly American Political Parade Oil Lamp Torch Head Early American Political Parade Oil Lamp Torch Head, Iron, Very Fine. This early Civil War Ear Political Parade Torch Head measures 9.5" in overall length, with it's original socket for placement upon a pole, as well as the original flat bottom lamp, which swings on the pole to level itself. The top part containing the wick, which would screw off to allow filling the lamp with oil, is lacking. This lamp was originally silvered, traces of which are still present around the socket. Aside from a small dent in the base of the lamp, the color, patina and overall condition are quite outstanding for this early political piece Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	330 Lithograph (1865) The Capture of Jeff Davis Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 180.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Political"The Capture of Jeff Davis, His Last Official Act" Litho (1865) "The Capture of Jeff Davis, His Last Official Act," Uncolored Lithograph, New York, Published at 111 Nassau St., Very Fine. This original, historic print measures 12" x 15.5". Well printed and in its full format, somewhat soiled and wrinkled with some scattered edge tears and sold "as is". Here, a womans dress-wearing Jefferson Davis flees Union cavalry troops, he is wielding a long knife and is accompanied by a mule carrying a backpack of "Confederate gold," while 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." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	331 Rare 1868 Andrew Johnson Impeachment Ticket Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 PoliticalRare Andrew Johnson Impeachment Ticket 1868, Ticket for the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, Choice Very Fine. 2.75" x 3.5." Old mounting scars on the back. This is a blue version of this popular ticket, printed in black ink. This ticket admitted the bearer to the Gallery to view the Senate proceedings against President Johnson. On May 26, 1868, the Senate acquitted President Johnson of all the articles of impeachment which were brought against him earlier by the House of Representatives. The House had voted on February 24 to impeach the president by a vote of 126 to 47. The Senate vote to acquit was 35 to 19, just one short of the two-thirds required for conviction and removal from office. These tickets have always been popular, but renewed attention has been focused on them with the recent impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	332 1870s, Advertising Flyer + Original Envelope Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Political1870's, Advertising Flyer and Original Advertising Envelope, for "Campaign Torches" (oil lamps designed to be carried on poles in a night parade), Choice Very Fine. This lot consists of a 3.25" x 6.25" cover mailed from the Chicago Stamping Company, probably in the early 1870's (based on the stamp used), to Joseph H. Rider in Elizabethtown, PA, which uses the entire back to advertise and illustrate its "Globe" Campaign Torch. Inside the envelope was an 8.5" x 11" flyer printed in black on pink paper, advertising and illustrating "The Globe" and "The Chicago" campaign torches, which were mounted on the ends of poles, were self righting, and would burn for 10 hours. The envelope has some light soiling on the front, while the back is nice and clean. The flyer is in excellent condition aside from folds necessary to put it in the envelope and some light browning along the right and bottom edges. This is a fascinating bit of American Political History. (2 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	333 c. 1880 James Garfield Broadside Printed Cotton Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Political1880 James Garfield Textile Broadside Printed On Cotton 1880, Large Broadside Image of President James Garfield, Printed on Cotton, Choice Extremely Fine. This magnificent and rare Printed Portrait is based upon the original photograph by Pach Brothers, which served as the basis for this large engraving. It was produced in 1880 by J. H. Bufford's Sons of New York. This most elegant, finely detailed and well-preserved rendering of our martyred 20th President, reflects a truly excellent appearance with only some trivial light discoloration. This is a quite remarkable high level of quality, considering the inherent vulnerability of the white cotton as a print medium, and measures a huge 17.25" x 22.75" and is exquisitely matted and framed to dimensions of 27.25" x 32.75". A great looking Political textile Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	334 1880 Gen. James A. Garfield For President CDV Start Price: 150.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 250.00 - 300.00 Political1880 "Gen. James A. Garfield" Candidate For President CDV 1880, CDV Photograph, "Gen. James A. Garfield - Republican Candidate for President 1880," Choice Fine. This CDV Card of Presidential Candidate James Garfield, depicts the future president looking to the left. This CDV is standard size, 4" x 2.5," and has a blank back. Below the photograph is a rare imprint for the Presidential Campaign of 1880. The photograph has darkened some with age and there are some extremely light folds in the center. Still this is a nice Presidential Campaign Souvenir. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	335 1881 Garfield Inaugural Program with Silk Cover Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 PoliticalLikely Unique 1881 John Garfield Inaugural Program With A Remarkable Printed Silk Decorative Illustrated Cover 1881 John Garfield Inaugural Program with Silk Printed Cover, Printed by H.A. Thomas, NY, Choice Very Fine. This historic original 8-page Printed Program features a Silk cover with a central portrait of Garfield and oval portraits of 19 other presidents. Measuring 12.5" x 9.5", this toned program includes an outline of the planned Inaugural Parade, as issued by Grand Marshal William Tecumseh Sherman. Several pages of advertising promote New York City stores, so apparently this particular program was sold there. The program's pages have a few minor stains, and some fringing to the top and bottom edges of the silk covers. Fantastic program, certainly of great rarity and missing in most every Polictical and Presidential collection. Ex: EAHA Auction, October 11, 2003, Lot 611, where it sold for $2,300. The first and only example we've seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	336 1884 Grover Cleveland ROOSTER Campaign Broadside Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Political1884 Grover Cleveland "Rooster" Campaign Broadside 1884 Presidential Campaign, Grover Cleveland "Rooster" Broadside, with its Original Period Frame, Choice Extremely Fine. The 1884 Democratic Party Presidential candidate Grover Cleveland is shown in this original, highly colorful red printed Broadside. It comes housed in it's 16.5" tall x 14.5" decorative wooden, period frame with a gilt inner surround. This Broadside itself measures about 11.5" x 9.5" (sight) and is in excellent quality with some light folds and only slight handling. The wonderful bold red central image pictures a huge red rooster, looking at an oval bust portrait of Cleveland, as it exclaims the slogan, "The Next President." A great looking original 1884 Grover Cleveland Political Campaign Broadside, which is nicely framed and ready to hang on display. Cleveland is the only U.S. President to serve two non-consecutive terms in 1885–1889 and 1893–1897. The only individual to be counted twice in the numbering of the presidents as both numbers 22 and 24. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	337 1916 Presidential Campaign Pinback Brooches Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 PoliticalMated Set of Wilson & Marshall Plus Hughes & Fairbanks 1916 Presidential Campaign Pinback Brooches (1916) Presidential Campaign Matched Pair of Jugate Brooches, Wilson & Marshall and Hughes & Fairbanks, With Their Original Pinbacks, Choice Near Mint. This scarce, original Matched Pair of Jugate Brooches has Oval sepia celluloids images housed within two fancy gilt shell metal frames with a height of 1.5". These items are notorious for condition problems, whereas this pair is truly exceptional, with rich strong images with their original pinbacks present. Each has several light brown fox spots, as shown and are a very nice for display. Very scarce. (2 items). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	338 John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Sash Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 PoliticalRare 70" Long John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign Sash c.1960, Presidential Campaign Sash for John F. Kennedy, Cotton Felt, Choice Extremely Fine. This original sash was meant to be worn over the shoulder and across the body in a parade type event. It measures 5" x 70" made of felt and designed to be worn across the torso. White cotton felt with navy blue trim and bold red block printing, "VOTE FOR JOHN F. KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT." Minor print transfer on face from storage and light blue felt marker inscription on verso, not seen from the front. A very rare piece of Kennedy memorabilia and a great looking item for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	339 WW II Newspapers: Curtis Wright Airplane Plants Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Historic AmericanaCurtis Wright Airplane Plants in Ohio WW II Newspapers April 27, 1942 - August 20, 1943-Dated, Bound Volume of Company Issued Patriotic Company Newspapers, from the Curtis Wright Airplane Plants in Ohio, Choice Very Fine. 1942-43 World War Two, Outstanding original World War II, Vast Collection of the newspapers issued from different Curtis Wright Airplane plants in Ohio, containing approx. 95 newspapers and special "extras" and inserts. These newspapers are printed on a weekly basis by the UAW-CIO. They deal with union and plant news, along with news from the War front and their work effort and planes are effecting and influencing the outcome of the war. Bound Volume measures 17.25"x 11.5", with partial cloth and hard board covers with some bumps and edge wear. Overall even expected tone to the newspapers with some light dampstaining, scattered chipping and tears, somewhat fragile, and others that are in very fine condition. Some pages printed in color, such as the Christmas Greeting issue, the balance in black. Lot sold "as is." An impressive collection from a time in history when everyone needed to pull together for a common goal, Beat the original "Evil Axis". A very rare volume. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	340 Silhouette of Soldier in High Military Hat Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Historic AmericanaEarly 19th-century Cut Silhouette of Soldier with High Collar 1817, Hollow Cut Silhouette of Soldier wearing High Military Hat and Collar, Signed by Artist, Choice Very Fine. This hollow-cut silhouette profile bust of a soldier features cardstock cut into the profile image, and framed under glass with a black fabric background. The silhouette is Signed "T. Hollis 1817" along the bottom portion of the cardstock. The image measures 3.75" x 2" (by sight), and is framed in a painted wood and gesso frame, 5.75" x 4.25". The back of this framed silhouette has an aged, typed notation which reads: "A very unusual silhouette of a soldier in high military hat with small plume and high military collar. Signed and dated T. Hollis 1817. There is no record of this early profilist. Bought in a New York Antique shop..." Unfortunately, the artist does not appear on any listing from the early 19th century. Still, a very unusual find! Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	341 WINFIELD SCOTT Pen and Ink, c. 1824 Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,400.00 - 2,800.00 Historic AmericanaSuperb Early Pen and Ink Drawing of "Winfield Scott" c. 1840, Original Pen and Ink Drawing of General Winfield Scott, Choice Extremely Fine. This superb, original pen and ink drawing by an unknown period artist, depicts "Ol' Fuss 'n' Feathers," General Winfield Scott, in his full military uniform on a rearing horse, wearing matching eagle & star designs on the saddle blanket and canteen. There is some age-toning to the background which only enhances this vintage item. It is a nice, heroic image of the general who conceived of the battle plan that would defeat the Confederacy at the end of the Civil War. This magnificent, historic drawing measures 8.5" x 9" by sight, and is matted and framed to 13.5" x 13.5". A true "museum" quality item. Winfield Scott (1786-1866) was a Union general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers" and the "Grand Old Man of the Army", he served on active duty as a general longer than any other man in American history. He commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Black Hawk War, the Second Seminole War, and, briefly, the American Civil War, conceiving the Union strategy known as the Anaconda Plan that would be used to defeat the Confederacy. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	342 c. 1840 Butter Press with Heraldic Eagle Pattern Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Historic AmericanaMuseum Quality Patriotic American "Heraldic Eagle" Butter Press with American "Heraldic Eagle" Pattern Print c. 1840 Early 19th Century, American "Heraldic Eagle" Pattern Butter Print Press, Choice Extremely Fine. This original piece is Hand-carved, made of solid wood and has a turned handle at top. It is all original and in excellent, museum quality having a natural color and patina from actual light use. It measures 1.5" tall x 3" in diameter with a nice decorative style turned handle. A very pleasing, original and authentic, early 19th century American made, highly Patriotic collectable item which can actually be used today. Exceptional in its quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	343 Historic Inscribed Scrimshaw Whales Tooth Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,750.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Historic Inscribed Scrimshaw Whale’s Tooth of the Frigates “United States and Macedonia” This original, scrimsaw Sperm Whale’s Tooth measured approximately 4.5” in length, 1.75” wide at largest point, Choice Very Fine. Vintage original scrimshaw design, the front has a portrait of a frock-coated man standing on the deck of a ship and engraved name “Stephen Decatur.” On the reverse there are two warships firing at each other; the scroll beneath the two ships is inscribed “United States and Macedonia.” A handsome and well accomplished piece of scrimshaw, with a Patriotic scene taken from American Naval history. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	344 c. 1840, Ornate Masonic Apron w/ Gilt Decoration Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,400.00 Historic AmericanaEarly Masonic Apron with Numerous Masonic Symbols c. 1840, Ornate Masonic Apron with Gilt Decoration around numerous Masonic Symbols, Choice Extremely Fine. 15" x 19", cream colored silk with printed symbols in blue, red and yellow, surrounded by an extremely ornate, gilt, sequin and tassel fringe. The center part is padded, creating a three dimensional effect. There is minor fraying, a few minor spots and a few small, barely noticeable holes (mostly under the upper fringe), but otherwise this is in excellent condition, and mounted in a plexiglass case. Besides the usual trowel, compass and square, this apron has the all-seeing eye (as seen on the back of a United States one dollar bill) in red, blue, black and yellow at the top, and in the lower part a scene in the temple, a sword, a beehive, a heart, a ladder to heaven, an urn spouting fire and clouds, two pillars each with a different globe on top, and various other symbols. An apron such as this would have been worn by the Worshipful Master of a Masonic Lodge. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	345 Beautiful Declaration of Independence Tablecloth Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Historic AmericanaBeautiful "Declaration of Independence" Tablecloth (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE). Tablecloth, no date or place of manufacture, Choice Near Mint. Likely manufactured for the Centennial celebration, this white tablecloth measures 72" x 42.5", it has been knit with an interesting pattern: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, as taken from John Trumbull's famous painting. All the necessary players are there, including Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Hancock, and many others. At the bottom is a caption that reads, "THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE." A wonderful item for any collector of Americana. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	346 1815, Early American Textile of Post Roads Start Price: 3,750.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 Historic AmericanaEarly American Historic Textile "A Geograhical View of All The Post Towns in The United States of America" With Images of George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams 1815, Textile of Post Roads, "A Geograhical View of All The Post Towns in The United States of America," Printed by R. Gillespie, Anderston Printfield, near Glasgow. Printed in Light Brown on Cotton Fabric, Choice Extremely Fine. This fabulous, highly ornate and decorative early textile is beautifully printed and measures 21.5" x 25" and nicely framed to 26" x 22.5" (not inspected out of its frame which itself has some wear). It is well printed with sharp, very clear details in brown ink, on light cotton. There are no visible tears or holes, and it may prove to be among the Finest existing examples of this magnificent historic American textile. A similar textile, called a "Bandana" is listed in "Threads of History," Item number 47, found on page 67, with that example being printed in blue ink. However, the one we offer may be unique, since it is not mentioned in "Threads" printed in brown. The central design component is a large table listing the names of towns grouped by state. By cross-referencing towns in the table of distances, you find the distance between the two towns. More interestingly, the tables are surrounded by decorative foliage with wonderful portrait images of Washington, Madison, Jefferson and Adams, plus Heraldic American Eagles & Sailing Ships and much more. Of special Numismatic note, the lower right and left corners have images of a "Capped Bust" Coin dated 1815, no denomination, eagle facing right, unlike the actual coin. An outstanding textile. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	347 Jacquard Coverlet Signed + Dated 1847, Rasweiler Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Historic Americana"Listed Maker" Jacquard Coverlet Signed & Dated 1847 1847, Woven Wool and Cotton, Jacquard Coverlet, made by "P. Rasweiler - Millersburg - F. Shoffner 1847," About Extremely Fine. This lovely 19th century, 72" x 102.5", Jacquard Coverlet is inscribed "Made by "P. Rasweiler - Millersburg - F. Shoffner 1847," of a single panel, with a pattern of sunbursts and geometric devices, enclosed in a "Grapevine" border. This coverlet is Signed and Dated in both lower corner blocks. It is woven in blue, red, white and olive yarns, with blue, red and olive applied wool fringe on the two sides and bottom. There are some minor losses of fringe, and a separation of 4" of fringe, otherwise, overall this 150 year old coverlet is quite bright, colorful and attractive. Ph. Rassweiler of Orwigsburgh, Pennsylvania, is listed as a "Professional Weaver" in "America's Quilts and Coverlets," by Carleton L. Safford and Robert Bishop (see page 277). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	348 Red, White and Blue Flowered Coverlet Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Historic AmericanaSigned & Dated Red, White and Blue Flowered Coverlet c. 1850, Wool and Cotton Jacquard Coverlet, Very Choice Extremely Fine. Measuring 95" x 77", this lovely red, white and blue coverlet has been woven with a double rose and flower head field within a floral vine border. Along one corner has been embroidered "S. Ruter, Trexlertown, Made For Elizabeth Niemeyer." A lovely coverlet. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	349 c. 1850, Jacquard Coverlet Signed, David Steiner Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Historic AmericanaJacquard Coverlet Signed "David Steiner Brecknock Township Lancaster County Patent" c. 1850, Woven Wool and Cotton, Jacquard Coverlet, made by "David Steiner Brecknock Township Lancaster County Patent," Choice Extremely Fine. This lovely 19th century, 75.75" x 83," Jacquard Coverlet is inscribed: "Made by "David Steiner Brecknock Township Lancaster County Patent." Brecknock Township is on the northeastern edge of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This two panel work consists of a variation of the "Double Rose" pattern, enclosed by a "Grapevine" border, signed in each lower corner block. This coverlet is woven in red, light blue, navy and white, with red, light blue and navy wool fringe on the sides and bottom, and the top hemmed in white. There is some minor discoloration and separation of the two panels at the seam and some trivial loss of red fringe to two sides. Overall this magnificent 150 year old coverlet is quite bright, colorful and attractive. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	350 c. 1852, Colorful Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Historic AmericanaSigned & Dated Colorful Woven Jacquard Coverlet c. 1852, Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet, Very Fine. This 97" x 85" Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet has been inscribed in the corner with "Seifert & Co. Mechanicsburg Cumberland County AD 1852." Woven in shades of red, green and deep blue, using wool yarns and natural cotton threads. There are a variety of repeating floral designs with vines. Some parts of the fringe have worn off. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	351 1876, Philadelphia Exposition Memorial Tapestry Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Historic AmericanaPhiladelphia Exposition Memorial Hall Coverlet 1876, Multicolor Woven Philadelphia Exposition Memorial Hall Coverlet, Choice Near Mint. Extremely large 72" x 84" heavy wool, fringed wall tapestry, featuring a design of the Exposition Memorial Hall building at the center surmounted by a figure holding wreaths in both hands, with a pair of armorial eagles at the upper corners, all intermingled amidst a detailed floral-patterned background. "1776-1876" or "CENTENNIAL" is printed at all four borders. The tapestry is quite attractive, woven in blue, green, red, brown and white thread. A truly wonderful piece in amazing condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	352 1855 Newspaper, Reports Burial of Kamehameha IV Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Western America1855 Honolulu Newspaper the Burial of Kamehameha IV February 1, 1855, The Burial of King Kamehameha IV in "THE FRIEND," Honolulu, Very Fine. This 1855 edition of "The Friend," a Honolulu based newspaper, describes the burial of King Kamehameha III and the coronation of his successor, King Kamehameha IV. The paper also contains brief synopses of previous kings of the islands, as well as a list of ships in the ports of Honolulu and Lahaina. There is some edge wear, with a small edge tear to the right. Light even toning with some scattered foxing, but very nicely preserved nonetheless. An 8 page periodical, "The Friend" was published monthly and was first published in January of 1843. It was edited by Samuel C. Damon, the Seaman's Chaplain. The front page of this issue contains a long article lamenting the sailing of ships from Hawaiian Ports on Sundays. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	353 California Gold Rush Letters + Earthquake Cards Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Western AmericaHistoric Western Lot with 1867 Eureka Gold Miner's Letter 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Postcards & Much More Lot of 8 Historic Western Items, 1862, 1867, 1898 & 1906 California Gold Rush Letters, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Images, and Sutro Baths, Fine-Very Fine. This interesting Western history lot contains a variety of materials related to San Francisco and the Gold Rush, including a detailed letter written from the "Eureka Mine" in Northern California, a letter from Cerro Gordo, Northern California, Tehama, and Sacramento. There is a fascinating letter from a N.C. Harry, a miner who evidently had been in California more than two years, tells in badly spelled English: "We are living at Mrs. Gates yet but she have no gorel (girl) and she hardly knows how to keep us. Whe can get aplenty of bord with the natives but they are pretty ruff. Wages is $55 a monty." Harry is getting the mine ready for renewed operation after a lengthy closing during the Civil War. "This mine is luking pretty good but the Company are not taken (h)old of her yet sinc the war did clost." An 1862 Letter from a Sarah Young of Sacramento is well-written, with intriguing details about her recent voyage to California on steamers and across Panama by railroad: "... we had an unusual long and rough passage. We had a very heavy gail the first night out of New York. It just took the copper off the bottom of the Steamer about 12 feet... We were 10 days. I was sick most of the way... It was very hot and we had mosquitoes and sand flies and cock roaches and spiders in abundance... The Natives were out walking the street and singing laughing and hooting all night. I did not go to sleep that night... We arrived at San Francisco Sunday Night January the 26... The first news we heard was that Sacramento City was all flooded again..." This lot also includes two Postcards depicting the effect of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. "Agnes D." writes on the back of one postcard, dated May 27, to her cousin: "Ruins of the City Hall, San Francisco... after the earthquake and fire, April 18, 1906..." Accompanied by another card postmarked from S.F. in December 1907 depicting the Fairmont Hotel after the earthquake. The last item in this lot is an exceptional four-page, 12" x 8" Broadsheet style "Programme" for the "SUTRO BATHS... Bathing Season of 1898", with exciting advertisements of all sizes on each page. The backpage has an ad for "The Free Museum attached to the Sutro Baths... contains two of the finest specimens of Egyptian Mummies ever exhumed." Lot sold "as is." (8 items) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	354 c. 1880, Indian Drawing of U.S. Cavalry Soldier Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,250.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Western AmericaPlains Indian "Ledger Art" Drawing of a U.S. Cavalry Soldier on Horseback c. 1880, Drawing of a U.S. Cavalry Soldier by unidentified Plains Indian Warrior-Artist, Choice Extremely Fine. A wonderful, original, 5" x 3.25", pencil and water color on paper (taken from a ledger or sketchbook). Light vertical and horizontal creases. Depicts a mounted Horse Soldier in his blue regulation uniform jacket and kepi, and was probably executed while the artist was held as a prisoner. A fabulous example, which is accompanied by an "Antiques & The Arts Weekly" newspaper clipping, dated April 4, 1986, showing a very similar, slightly larger example which was executed as an "Plains painted hide tipi liner," having an upcoming auction estimate by Skinner of $20/25,000 up, as part of their Byron C. Butler Collection. Our estimate, for this painting on period paper, is perhaps modestly estimated. (2 items). From: plainsledgerart.org: This genre, often called Ledger Art, represents a transitional form of Plains Indian artistry corresponding to the forced relocation of Plains tribes to government reservations, roughly between 1860 and 1900. Due to the destruction of the buffalo herds and other game animals of the Great Plains by Anglo-Americans during and after the Civil War, painting on buffalo hide gave way to works on paper, muslin, canvas, and occasionally commercially prepared cow or buffalo hides. Changes in the content of pictographic art, the rapid adjustment of Plains artists to the relatively small size of a sheet of ledger paper, and the wealth of detail possible with new coloring materials, marks Plains ledger drawings as a new form of Native American art. As such, ledger painting portrays a transitional expression of art and material culture that links traditional (pre-reservation) Plains painting to the Plains and Pueblo Indian painting styles that emerged during the 1920s in Indian schools in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Beginning in the early 1860s, Plains Indian men adapted their representational style of painting to paper in the form of accountants' ledger books. Traditional paints and bone and stick brushes used to paint on hide gave way to new implements such as colored pencils, crayon, and occasionally watercolor paints. Plains artists acquired paper and new drawing materials in trade, or as booty after a military engagement, or from a raid. Initially, the content of ledger drawings continued the tradition of depicting of military exploits and important acts of personal heroism already established in representational painting on buffalo hides and animal skins. As the US government implemented the forced relocation of the Plains peoples to reservations, for all practical purposes completed by the end of the 1870s, Plains artists added scenes of ceremony and daily life from before the reservation to the repertoire of their artwork, reflecting the social and cultural changes brought by life on the reservation within the larger context of forced assimilation. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	355 1910 Photo Album of Yosemites Big Trees Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Western AmericaOriginal 1910 Photo Album of Yosemite's Big Trees c. 1910, Photograph Album of Yosemite's Big Trees, Including Many of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Choice Very Fine. With 40 silver photographs, including one panorama using two photos to form one image, all mounted on thick-stock leaves in a red cloth photo album. No name or date. Photos measure from 3.5" x 4.5" to 4.75" x 6.75"; the oblong album measures 7" x 10". The photos show various people living and working, fenced-off areas, residential homes, new telephone poles, etc. Plus numerous spectacular images of the Mariposa Big Trees (either standing of fallen) with large stumps. Many people are crawling inside as well as around the trees. Light age-toning, a reinforced front hinge with cloth tape; some warping to leaves (slightly affecting the photos). An amazing rare collection of a family's excursions into Yosemite. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	356 Buxtorf's Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Judaica"Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide" 1712, Johannes Buxtorf, "Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide," Third Edition, Choice Extremely Fine. This book, titled "Johannes Buxtorf's Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide, Ritibus, Ceremoniis, tam Publicis & Sacris, quam Privatis, in domestica vivendi ratione: tertia editione..." was published in Basel, by George Konig in 1712. This is the third edition, and the item measures 7" x 4.25". It has 779 pages, contemporary marbled paper-covered boards, and a paper library label pasted on spine. While there is some foxing throughout, as well as some dark browning, it remains in Choice Very Fine condition. This is a nice copy of this important treatise on the Jewish synagogue from the celebrated Hebraist Buxtorf. The text has been written in Latin and Hebrew. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	357 1754 Printed Scholarly Study on Jewish Coins Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Judaica1754 Earliest Printed Scholarly Study on "Jewish Coins" Printed 1754, Perhaps the Earliest Study on early Jewish Coins, by Johann Friedrich Joachim, Very Fine. The full title reads: "Unterricht von dem Münzwesen: worin sowol der Zustand und Beschaffenheit der Münzen bei den Jüden, Griechen und Römern, als auch die Einrichtung des Münzwesens nebst den unterschiedenen Sorten, Werth und Gehalt der Münzen in den vornehmsten Europäischen Ländern vorgestellt wird." It was published at Halle in Magdeburg, 1754, 6.75" x 4", 288 pages plus a 12 page introduction and a 23 page Glossary and Index. This book has its original 18th Century boards, some of which are warping; the spine is worn, and there are name stamps from previous owners. The binding is intact and the pages are tight and clean. This work mostly covers the medieval coins of northern Europe, but it begins with chapters on ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish coinage. The chapter "Münzen bei den Jüden", fills pages 21 through 31, and may be the earliest printed scholarly treatment of Jewish coinage. The text is German throughout, aside from quotations of coin inscriptions. An old, woodblock printed bookplate has detached from the inside of the front cover. The author, Johann Friedrich Joachim (1713-1767), was a professor at the Royal Prussian Friedrich University in Halle. Harvard University evidently possesses only a microfilmed copy. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	358 c. 1850, Two Volume Set: Walks About ...Jerusalem Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 JudaicaBook "Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem" c. 1850, Two Volumes as a Set, by W.H. Bartlett. "Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem" and also "Gleanings on the Overland Route," 1851-Dated, Fine. These two original volumes are sold here as a Set. They are both c. 1850 by W.H. Bartlett: entitled: "Gleanings on the Overland Route," 1851, 256 pages, and "Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem," undated, 255 pages, both London, printed by Hall, Vertue & Company. The bindings by Henry Miller, New York, both having matching early hard full calf covers, with marbled end papers with fancy gilt borders, all page edges are gilt, the spines with gilt devices and having morocco spine labels. They measure 9-7/8" x 6-7/8" and both are slightly bowed, and splayed, with one loose, joints weak, wear scuffs, corners bumped and worn, scattered light toning and foxing throughout, while many pages remain bright and choice. Engraved frontispiece with creases and dampstains, end papers with creases, overall being much nicer seen first hand. Two scarce books including the important 1850s title, "Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem." (Set of 2). Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	359 Skeleton of a 30 Million Year Old Pig-Deer Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Fossils and RelatedSkeleton of a 30 Million Year Old Pig-Deer Partial Skeleton of Oreodont, South Dakota. This 30 million year old skeleton of an Oreodont was found in the Brule formation of South Dakota. Oreodonts were a group of early mammals that had features of both pig and deer. Skulls from these animals are found regularly, but near complete skeletons are unbelievably rare. This museum quality, professionally prepared specimen consists of an excellent 8 inch skull, two near complete 18 inch long rear legs with several disarticulated claws, 18 inch long body and back vertebrae with several rib bones. This specimen is completely from one animal and has been prepared in the same position as when it died. The skull is excellent with almost all the original teeth including 1 inch long canines. Due to the size and weight of this lot, extra shipping cost will be added. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	360 Permian Age Primitive Reptile Mounted Fossil Start Price: 1,600.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Fossils and RelatedOne of the Very First Dry Land Egg Laying Reptiles Mounted, Rare Permian Age Primitive Reptile, Oklahoma. Captorhinus aguti was one of the very first reptiles that laid its eggs on dry land. This impressive looking mounted specimen is a composite as are all mounted Captorhinus skeletons. The white bones are cleaned, matched and assembled. This 12 inch long specimen is mounted on a 14"x 8" black matrix and has only about 15% restoration to the delicate ribs and spines. 270 million years old and found in the Arroyo formation near Lawton, OK. The skull measures 2.25"x 1.5" and shows the rows of tiny sharp teeth and the mysterious small round hole in the center of it. The ribs have been cemented to the matrix for stability. A wonderful display piece. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	361 Huge Half Nest of Eleven Unhatched Dinosaur Eggs Start Price: 2,800.00High Bid: 3,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 Fossils and RelatedHuge Half Nest of Eleven Unhatched Dinosaur Eggs Half Nest of Eleven, Unhatched, Therizinosaur Dinosaur Eggs, from China. Therizinosaurs were the most bizarre and unusual looking dinosaurs. They had characteristics of both meat eaters and plant eaters. This museum quality half nest consists of eleven 3.25"x 3" unhatched eggs. They remain in the 12"x 10" red stone matrix. They retain about 70-90% of their original shells which is layered under thin sections of the matrix. Embryos have been found in a small percentage of discovered eggs, but this group has not been x-rayed. This group is 70-80 million years old and was found in Xixia Basin of the Henan Province of China. Due to the size and weight, extra shipping will be added to this lot. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	362 Large Thirteen Inch Long Triceratops Brow Horn Start Price: 800.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Fossils and RelatedLarge Thirteen Inch Long Triceratops Brow Horn Juvenile Triceratops Brow Horn Fossil, from Montana. This rare, original Juvenile Triceratops Brow Horn measures 13" long and 6" wide, and is estimated to be 65-66 million years old. Horned dinosaurs are among everyone's favorites. Triceratops, with its two long brow horns is very distinctive. This is a fossil of a brow horn bony core, showing some surface weathering. There is wear on the tip and as always, some cracks that have been professionally filled and blended in color and texture. This specimen is medium to dark brown in color and shows the distinctive grooves on the surface of the horn where blood kept the bone alive. A true conversation piece. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	363 375 Million Year Old Armored Fish Fossil Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 Fossils and Related375 Million Year Old Armored Fish Bothriolepis Canadensis Rare Armored Fish Fossil, from Canada. Some of the best Armored Fish had their entire head, body and pectoral fins covered in a thick, patterned bony armor with only their tail exposed. This 5" x 4" Bothriolepis Canadensis is is preserved on a 7" x 8" gray slate slab. This specimen has one of its 4" armored pectoral fins perfectly preserved and very fine detail of the armored plates covering the head and body. This example was found near Miguasha Bay in Quebec, Canada, and it is estimated to be about 375 million years old. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	364 Set of Three Large Megalodon Sharks Teeth Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 450.00 - 550.00 Fossils and RelatedThree Teeth From The Largest Shark To Ever Live! Matched Set of Three Large Megalodon Sharks Teeth. These three large teeth, 3.75" to 4" measured diagonally, are 15 million years old and belong to the largest shark that ever lived, Carcharodon megalodon. These teeth are almost twice as large as the largest shark alive today. Carcharodon was a distant cousin of the Mako shark and was as large as a bus and weighed eight to ten times as much as the Great White shark. These attractive black teeth are complete, with only minor chipping of the enamel along the roots which are present. They all have the sharp serrations that were used to slice through anything these mammoth sharks could catch. It is known from teeth marks that they ate whales. Found today in the waterways of South Carolina, most recovered teeth are broken and incomplete. Housed in a 14"x 8" Riker mount. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	365 Unique American Continent Trilobite Arctinurus Start Price: 1,300.00High Bid: 1,300.00Estimate: 1,250.00 - 1,500.00 Fossils and RelatedUnique American Continent Trilobite "Arctinurus" American Trilobite, Arctinurus, from New York. Arctinurus boltoni is a unique type, American continent Trilobite that is rare and striking in appearance. It had a wide wing shaped body with tiny raised postules that may have had sensory whiskers used to detect prey. This museum quality specimen is 4"x 3.25" on a 8.25"x 6.25" gray shale matrix. It is complete with an excellent head, eyes and raised postule detail. No other trilobites found anywhere in the world look like this type. It is 420 million years old and was found in a quarry near Middleport, New York. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	366 Rare Juvenile Woolly Mammoth Tusk from Siberia Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,500.00 Fossils and RelatedRare Mammoth Tusk Curved Juvenile Mammoth Tusk From The Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia. Known as Mammuthis primigenics, this complete 32" woolly mammoth tusk is a beautiful dark brown color with several different shads blending to give it a very striking appearance. The fossil ivory has been polished to preserve it as well as add to its beauty. These stunning colors resulted from the original white ivory being mineralized over thousands of years with minerals such as vivianite and iron phosphate. This museum quality tusk was found in the Taymyr Peninsula of Siberia and is between 30,000 and 100,000 years old. A perfect display item. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	367 7.5 Pound, Sikhote-Alin Meteorite with Flow Lines Start Price: 1,400.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Fossils and RelatedHuge 7.5 Pound Sikhote-Alin Meteorite 7.5 Pound, Oriented, Sikhote-Alin Meteorite with Flow Lines, Siberia. This huge 7.5 pound specimen measures 6"x 5"x 2.5". It is a most interesting example of the shrapnel type Sikhote-Alin meteorite. With many sharp edges and distinctive gun metal color as well as dozens of flow lines on one side resulting from melting while passing through the atmosphere. Most meteorites tumble as the fall and so do not retain the flow lines. This specimen stayed oriented during its fall, so it melted on only one side. The size of this meteorite is unusual in that most of the Sikhote-Alin meteorites found are less than a pound. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	368 Meteorite Beautiful Pallasite Gemstone From Space Start Price: 4,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Fossils and RelatedBeautiful Gemstone From Space Museum Size Section from the Most Beautiful Pallasite, Argentina. Pallasites are by far the rarest of the major types of meteorites. They are a combination of iron-nickel and olivine crystals. The gemstones of olivine known as peridot are mixed in the iron-nickel matrix. Discovered in Chubut, Argentina in 1951, the meteorite known as Esquel has been in great demand as the most beautiful of the pallasites. This large 4.25"x 4" specimen weighs 135 gms and has been thinly sliced and polished on both sides to get the maximum reflection. Housed in a 12"x 8" Ryker mount. Because the main mass has been widely distributed and little remains to be cut, the price per gram has escalated to $40-$45 wholesale, making this a bargain for any collector. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	369 Huge 27.31 Pound Iron-Nickel Del Cielo Meteorite Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,200.00 Fossils and RelatedHuge 27.31 Pound Iron-Nickel Meteorite Campo Del Cielo Iron-Nickel Meteorite with Custom Stand, Gran Chaco, Argentina. This 9" x 9" iron-nickel meteorite weighs a hefty 27.31 pounds and possesses a unique shape with deep crevices indicating it was caught in the act of splitting into three pieces. It has many small regmaglypts as well as several large ones. A custom 8"x 10" iron stand is included to display the esthetic nature of this museum quality specimen. Campo del Cielo translates as "Valley of the Sky" and fell more than 4000 years ago in Gran Chaco, Argentina. These meteorites were written about by Spanish explorers in 1576 and a huge 60 ton meteorite was taken back to Spain and melted down for its iron. The best specimens of Campos such as this specimen have been found higher up in the mountains and are in better condition then those found down in the valley. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	370 British Military King George I Infantry Musket Start Price: 7,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 14,000.00 GunsPredecessor to the Brown Bess Musket c. 1714-1727, Very Rare, British Military King George I Infantry Musket, Very Fine. A very rare British Military King George I Infantry Musket, c. 1714-1727. Measures 61.5" overall with a 46" round steel barrel. Remnants of (2) Tower proofs and an unidentified barrel makers mark. Brass regulation furniture and can be viewed as the pre-cursor pattern to the standard 1st Model Brown Bess Long Land pattern 1730 and pattern 1742. The stock is marked with the "BROAD ARROW" (Government ownership mark) on the right side of the comb and has had multiple period repairs over it's working life starting with; a replaced section of wood just under the lock; a piece of wood was replaced, patched, inserted at the rear of the trigger guard extending to the butt plate; fore-end replaced from the lower ram rod pipe forward; and some chips/loses from around the barrel tang. A very rare and interesting British musket that has seen a lot of service. All steel parts are pitted and have a stable black age patina. In good working order. Ref: See; BATTLE WEAPONS of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann. c. 1998, pp. 55-60. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	371 c.1765 American Colonial restock Flintlock Musket Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 GunsMilitary Flintlock Musket of Colonial American Usage c. 1765 American Colonial Use of a Danish Military Flintlock Musket, Re-stocked with an American Made Stock, Fine. This is a very nice example of a typical American Use Colonial "re-stock" of a Danish Military Flintlock Musket. It is 57" in overall length, with a 41" long, .72 caliber, round steel barrel. The barrel makers mark are on the left side of breech, being about half visible, because the balance is covered by wooden stock. The lock is marked under the frizzen spring; "CMK". Other brass furniture includes; a Danish military trigger guard and side plate; an American manufacture butt plate; and an American ramrod pipe and stock nose cap. The wooden stock is of American Colonial manufacture. It is made in the style of the British Brown Bess Musket, with a few period wood fill patches and is otherwise solid, with normal scratches and typical dings from years of actual field service. This example remains in nice condition and is in good working order. It likely had seen service at the end of the French and Indian War (1757-1763) and during the American Revolutionary War (1776-1783). For Reference: See, BATTLE WEAPONS of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann, 1998, pages 121-140, 143, 148 and 149. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	372 c. 1770, Irish Flintlock Great Coat Pistol Dublin Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 Gunsc. 1770, Irish Flintlock Great Coat Pistol, Dublin, Very Fine. Irish flintlock (Man Stopper) Great Coat pistol by; Clarke, Dublin. 6.5", .73-74 cal. swompt octagon steel barrel marked; "CLARKE, DUBLIN". Brass furniture. Silver oval plaque inlaid between the side nails. Lock marked; "CLARKE". 11.5" overall length. All steel parts have a dark patina with salt and pepper pitting. In good working order. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	373 c. 1770, British / U.S.Navy Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 2,600.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 4,000.00 Gunsc. 1770, British / U.S.Navy Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol with Belt Hook, Very Fine. British / American Royal Navy flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol with belt hook, c.1770. 12", .577 cal. round steel barrel w/Tower proofs. 19.5" overall length. Brass regulation furniture. Our opinion is this pistol was captured by U.S. forces during the Revolutionary War or for the War of 1812 and the British marks striped. No marks were left behind on the lock plate and it was also customized. A brass band was added to the muzzel for strength. Belt hook is stamped; "N Y S", (New York Shipyard?). Stock is solid. A very interesting pistol. In good working order. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	374 c. 1775-1800, British / American Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 Gunsc. 1775-1800, British / American Colonial Flintlock Pistol, London, Very Fine. British / American Colonial flintlock Pistol, c. 1775-1800. 9" .60 cal. round steel barrel marked with Tower Proofs, "T K" (most likely Thomas Ketland), and "LONDON" on the top of breech. 15" overall length. Brass furniture note; it is our opinion that the trigger guard is a period replacement originally from a British Military Light Dragoon. Lock is marked; "CROWN" over "GR" (King George III) and "TOWER" on the tail of lock plate and is likely a period replacement. The sliding safety is missing or was removed. Stock is solid with normal scratches and dings from years of service. In good working order. Please note; this type of pistol and parts were imported by the colonies and in some cases assembled in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Flayderman's guide classifies this form as a "secondary American martial pistol" and would fit into the Revolutionary and Colonial period. Ref. See; p.349-350 FLAYDERMAN'S GUIDE TO ANTIQUE AMERICAN FIREARMS...and their values., 9th edition, by, Norm Flayderman., c.2007 Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	375 c.1775-1780 French Military 1777 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Gunsc. 1775-1780, French Military Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol, France, Very Fine. French Military Model 1777 flintlock pistol, c.1775-1780. Made at the St. Etienne arsenal. Barrel is just shy of 7.5" and .70 cal. In untouched condition with a pleasing dark patina. 13.75" overall length. All steel parts have light to moderate salt and pepper pitting. In good working order. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	376 c. 1775-1813, English / American Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 700.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Gunsc. 1775-1813, English / American Brass Barrel Flintlock Pistol, Ketland & Co, Very Fine. English / American brass barrel flintlock pistol by; W Ketland & Co., London, c. 1775-1813. 7.75", .56 cal. round brass barrel w/(5) proofs, (3 earlier and 2 c.1813 Birmingham) at breech and "LONDON". 13.75" overall length. Starburst pattern engraved in trigger guard. In good working order. Note: Has had wood restoration in fore-end and re-varnished. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	377 c. 1775-1780, British Military Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Gunsc. 1775-1780, British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, Ketland & Co, Very Fine. British Military Contract Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, c.1775-1780. 9", .68 cal. round steel barrel. Brass regulation furniture. Lock marked; "KETLAND & Co." on the tail of lock plate and "CROWN" over"GR", (King George III). The stock is solid and has the initials; "I R" carved just behind the rear side nail as well as punched into the brass side plate. 16" overall length. All steel parts have a light salt and pepper pitting. In good working order. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	378 c. 1820-1840, British Military Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 GunsBritish East India Company Military Flintlock Service Pistol c. 1820-1840, British East India Company Military Flintlock Service Pistol, Fine. This is an original, British East India Company, Military Flintlock Pistol made c. 1820-1840. It measures 16" overall length, with a 9" long .70 caliber round steel barrel, with an unidentified Indian (not American), arsenal proof mark. The lock is marked with an unidentified Indian arsenal mark as well. There is a small chip missing from under the lock plate and it is otherwise the stock is fully solid and adorned with brass regulation furniture. This is one of the last Military Issue pattern Flintlock pistols and it remains in good working order. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	379 c. 1822, American Military 1819 Flintlock Pistol Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 Gunsc. 1822, American Military Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol, Very Fine. American Military Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol, c. 1822. 10" .54 cal. round barrel, 16" overall length. Brass blade front sight and marked at breech; "J D J" (inspector), "P" (PROOF), and "U.S". Lock has a sliding safety and is marked; "1822", "S. NORTH" an "EAGLE", "U S", and "MIDLtn, CONN." Regulation steel furniture. Captive ram rod. Stock has an inspectors mark and is solid with scratches and dings from years of service. This pistol may have been re-converted and if so, very well done. A very nice example. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	380 Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 GunsWonderful Colt Conversion Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver, Extremely Fine. A very nice Colt "RICHARDS" conversion of a Civil War era model 1860 Army percussion revolver circa, #127591(1863), conversion #1230 (1871). Original length 8" .44 cal. round steel barrel marked; "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-", and inspector mark "A" on the left side to the right of wedge. Overall length 13.5". Left side of frame marked; "COLTS PATENT". Approx. 20% cylinder scene remains. Iron back-strap and brass trigger guard are marked with inspector; "H". Wonderful varnished grips with normal light age scratches and dings from years of handling. Genuine conversion but made with-out "U.S." stamp (appears to be an over-run to the COLT/SPRINGFIELD Armory Contract for 1204 pistols in 1871 ?) No original finish remains on steel parts. Tight action and in good working order. Pistol comes with a very nice period leather holster. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	381 Revolutionary War Era French Hanger - Sword Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 2,500.00 SwordsRevolutionary War Era French Hanger c. 1720-1750, French Hanger, Very Fine. A very nice example of a French Hanger (sword) c. 1720-1750. 22.5" double edge blade marked "1 ? RUNNING FOX or RUNNING WOLF 79" (on both sides). Tortoise Shell grip with vertical fluting. Brass guard bearing raised animal, human figures, and floral decorations. Minor verdigris on guard. Nice uniform patina entire length of blade. The use of a much older blade lends value to the possibility of this "period assemblage" of American hands. A very interesting hanger of the American Revolutionary War period. No scabbard. Ref. See; p. 83 (65.S) Swords & Blades of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann. c. 1991. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	382 French and Indian War Era British Sword Start Price: 2,000.00High Bid: 2,000.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 4,000.00 SwordsFrench and Indian War Era British Sword c. 1750-1768, British Military Grenadier Hanger, Extremely Fine. British Military Grenadier Hanger (sword), c. 1750-1768. Brass semi-basket pattern regulation hilt (once silver plated and approx. 15-20% remains) and regimentally engraved; "(M)", "CUMBER D", "3" (3rd. Regiment Cumberland Militia). 24.5" single edge blade. Marked with British "RUNNING FOX", "BROAD ARROW" over "BO" (Board of Ordinance). No scabbard. 30" overall length. Number of edge knicks along blade. An excellent example that may have seen service during the French and Indian War, 1757-1763 and the American Revolutionary War, 1776-1783. Ref: See; BATTLE WEAPONS of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann. c. 1998 Chapter 7, p. 307 Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	383 American Revolutionary War Horseman Saber Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 3,500.00 SwordsWonderful Example of a Revolutionary War Saber c. 1775-1783, American Revolutionary War Horseman Saber, Extremely Fine. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War Horseman Saber, c. 1775-1783. 30" curved blade (unmarked), 35" overall. Plain brass guard. Ebony grip. No scabbard. Minor spotting and pitting along blade. A very nice example and type used in the American Revolutionary War. Ref; See; p.124 (189.S), p.125 (190.S, 192.S). Swords & Blades of the American Revolution. by, George C. Neumann., c. 1991 Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	384 1839 Map: Seat of War in Florida by W.J. Stone Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,600.00 Historic MapsMap of the Seat of War in Florida Printed by W.J. Stone Published in 1839 at the Time of the Second Seminole War 1839-Dated. "Map of the Seat of War in Florida Compiled by Order of Bvt. Brigr. Gen. Z. Taylor...." Printed by W.J. Stone. Choice Extremely Fine. The full title of this impressive black printed map reads, "Map of the Seat of War in Florida Compiled by Order of Bvt. Brigr. Gen. Z. Taylor... By Capt. John Mackay and Lieut. J. E. Blake, U.S. Topographical Engineers, U.S. War Department, [Washington]." This large Lithographed Map measures about 104 x 74 cm or 40' x 29" and is in its original folded condition with just a few expected small outer edge margin nicks and/or splits and some faint tone at the folds. It is a very large, highly detailed and an important early 1839 dated map of Florida. It shows all of Florida, extending from the Okefinokee Swamp in the North, to Key Largo in the South. This historic map was published at the time of the Second Seminole War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	385 1885 First Edition Atlas: United States Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Historic MapsImpressive Quality 1885 First Edition American Atlas 1885-Dated, First Edition Atlas, entitled: "New Indexed Family Atlas of the United States, with Maps of the World...Showing in Detail the Railway System and Post Routes with Historical and Descriptive Matter of the States and Territories of the United States...," Published by J. R. Spaulding, Boston, Choice Very Fine. This is the original, 1885, First Edition with numerous Colored Maps of the United States and all the Countries of the World, 112 pages, with index., 14" x 11," being clean having no stains, with the inner and outer hinges intact and lightly worn from use. There are 50 maps printed in color (19 are double-page) plus insets; 8 color plates of charts and graphs providing statistical information. (Folio) 14.25" x 10.75", with its original embossed hard cloth front cove, stamped and lettered in gilt (outlined in black). Most of the maps pertain to the United States. The double-page maps include: The World; North America; United States; Florida; Europe; the Chinese Empire; Palestine; Oceania, and others. A lovely Atlas from 1885. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	386 Colonial Currency, JOHN BLAIR,VA, Mar. 4,1773, £3 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,650.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 1,800.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyRare Three Pounds "Ashby" Form With Only 500 Printed JOHN BLAIR. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was one of the Signers of the Constitution of the United States and was a delegate from Virginia. In 1789 Washington named Blair as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Fr. VA-69. Current Money of Virginia. March 4, 1773. Manuscript Date. Three Pounds. Very Fine. This rare denomination note is nearly the equal to the current plate note for the issue as found on page 443 of the new 5th Edition of Newman. This note is mostly backed with some old paper as a reinforcement, which appears to be fairly easy to remove and there are some tiny pinholes from minor ink erosion. There are full wide margins and the text is well centered. The name of the engraver "ASHBY Sc" is printed in the ornate left border design from being engraved within the plate, along with "TO COUNTERFEIT IS DEATH". This note is solid and whole with a few scattered tone spots. The printing is sharp and dark, the manuscript portions and signatures, including "John Blair" and "B. Dandridge" are rich and bold in appearance. The endorsement "Robert Carter Nicholas - Treas(urer)" is written on the blank reverse. Only 500 Three Pound notes were issued. The new 5th Edition of Eric Newman's reference "The Early Paper Money of America" lists a value of $2,000 in "VF." To date, the Current PMG pop reports Zero notes having been certified. Obviously, an important opportunity for Colonial rarity, and Virginia currency collectors. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	387 Colonial Currency, BLAIR+ RANDOLPH, 1773 VA Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,750.00 - 4,500.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyAttractive 1773 Colonial Virginia Note Signed By Both "Peyton Randolph" and "John Blair" Condition Census JOHN BLAIR & PEYTON RANDOLPH. Fr. VA-64. Virginia. April 1, 1773. Manuscript Date. James River Bank Form. Five Pounds. Signed "Peyton Randolph" and "John Blair." Choice Very Fine. Certainly this solid and well printed note rates among the finest known for this scarce denomination. It has printed text and border designs on both its face and back and there are four full margins surrounding. The deep black print and bold brown manuscript portions and signatures add significant eye appeal and rich boldness, which is rarely encountered. The signatures "Peyton Randolph" and "John Blair" are deep brown, sharp and bold, being just about the finest we have seen. A wonderful note that deserves serious attention as it is certainly missing in most collections and is very likely finer in quality in those that do. Peyton Randolph (September 10, 1721 – October 22, 1775) was a planter and public official from the Colony of Virginia. He served as Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, Chairman of the Virginia Conventions, Governor of Virginia and as the President of the Continental Congress. John Blair is regarded as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was a Delegate from Virginia and one of the Signers of the Constitution of the United States. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	388 Colonial Currency, NJ, March 25, 1776, 18d, HART Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyPMG AU-58 "EPQ" JOHN HART Signed March 25, 1776 JOHN HART. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Fr. NJ-176. Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Eighteen Pence. Plate A. Signed "John Hart." PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated-58 Exceptional Paper Quality. This lovely Red and Black printed note is quite well centered on both face and back. It has sharp clear Red and Black printing with traces of original press text embossing retained within the paper. Other than for some faint handling traces, this note grades Uncirculated. The signature "John Hart" is clear, being written in medium brown ink. A lovely note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	389 Colonial Currency, JOHN HART Signed NJ Note 1776 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyMarch 25, 1776 "John Hart" Signed New Jersey Note JOHN HART. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Fr. NJ-176. Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Eighteen Pence. Plate B. Signed "John Hart." Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. This beautiful note has four huge exceptional margins on both its face and back, allowing for excellent centering. The red and black printed text is sharp, the signatures all written in deep brown and having wonderful eye appeal. There is one light vertical centerfold and a bit of handling, otherwise this note appears very clean and the overall eye appeal of nearly Uncirculated. John Hart was a leading member of his community. His first public service was a justice of the peace. In 1761 he was elected the New Jersey Assembly, there annually reelected until the assembly was dissolved in 1771. In 1775 he was appointed to the local Committee of Safety, the Committee of Correspondence, and a judge to the Court of Common Pleas. He was elected to the newly formed Provincial Congress of New Jersey in 1776, and sent as a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress that year. Hart's property was looted in the course of the war. His Wife died on October 8, 1776. When the area was overrun by the British in November of that year, he was forced to hide for a time. He was engaged in public service throughout the war, twice reelected to the Congress and also serving the Committee of Safety and as Speaker of the New Jersey assembly. On June 22nd 1778 he invited the American army to encamp on his farm. Washington had lunch with him, then had his famous Council of War at the nearby Hunt House. Twelve thousand men camped on his fields-during the growing season. After resting and preparing for battle the troops left on the 24th. On Tuesday, May 11th 1779, he died at the age of 66. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	390 Colonial Currency, JOHN HART Signed NJ Note 1776 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyMarch 25, 1776 "JOHN HART" Signed New Jersey Note PCGS Graded Choice New-63 Premium Paper Quality JOHN HART. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Fr. NJ-178. Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Six Shillings. Plate A. Signed by "John Hart." PCGS graded Choice New-63 Premium Paper Quality. This note is very well centered on both its face and back, having rich black and red printed text and designs. John Hart was a leading member of his community. His first public service was a justice of the peace. In 1761 he was elected the New Jersey Assembly, there annually reelected until the assembly was dissolved in 1771. In 1775 he was appointed to the local Committee of Safety, the Committee of Correspondence, and a judge to the Court of Common Pleas. He was elected to the newly formed Provincial Congress of New Jersey in 1776, and sent as a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress that year. Hart's property was looted in the course of the war. His Wife died on October 8, 1776. When the area was overrun by the British in November of that year, he was forced to hide for a time. He was engaged in public service throughout the war, twice reelected to the Congress and also serving the Committee of Safety and as Speaker of the New Jersey assembly. On June 22nd 1778 he invited the American army to encamp on his farm. Washington had lunch with him, then had his famous Council of War at the nearby Hunt House. Twelve thousand men camped on his fields-during the growing season. After resting and preparing for battle the troops left on the 24th. On Tuesday, May 11th 1779, he died at the age of 66. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	392 Colonial Currency, FRANCIS HOPKINSON, PA 1771 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyRare "Francis Hopkinson" Signed Pennsylvania Colonial FRANCIS HOPKINSON. American Author, Signer of the Declaration of Independence as a Delegate from New Jersey, Federal Judge, and he played a key role in the Design of the First American Flag and design of the Great Seal of the United States. Fr. PA-147. Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Ten Shillings. Plate B. Signed "Fra(ncis) Hopkinson." Choice Extremely Extremely Fine. This is a "Key" signature and one of the more difficult to locate of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence on Colonial Currency. This red and black printed note is sharp and clean having a wonderful bold deep brown singature "Fra. Hopkinson" at the top of the three, being the most outstanding. The face side is particularly well centered and attractive for display. Francis Hopkinson was born at Philadelphia in 1737, the son of Thomas Hopkinson and Mary Johnson. He became a member of the first class at the College of Philadelphia (now University of Pennsylvania) in 1751 and graduated in 1757, receiving his masters degree in 1760, and a doctor in law (honorary) in 1790. He was secretary to a Provincial Council of Pennsylvania Indian commission in 1761 that made a treaty with the Delaware and several Iroquois tribes. In 1763, he was appointed customs collector for Salem, New Jersey. Hopkinson spent from May 1766 to August 1767 in England in hopes of becoming commissioner of customs for North America. Although unsuccessful, he spent time with the future Prime Minister Lord North and his half-brother, the Bishop of Worcester Brownlow North, and painter Benjamin West. After his return, Francis Hopkinson operated a dry goods business in Philadelphia and married Ann Borden on September 1, 1768. They would have five children. Hopkinson obtained a public appointment as a customs collector for New Castle, Delaware on May 1, 1772. He moved to Bordentown, New Jersey in 1774, became an assemblyman for the state's Royal Provincial Council, and was admitted to the New Jersey bar on May 8, 1775. He resigned his crown-appointed positions in 1776 and, on June 22, went on to represent New Jersey in the Second Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence. He departed the Congress on November 30, 1776 to serve on the Navy Board at Philadelphia. As part of the fledgling nation's government, he was treasurer of the Continental Loan Office in 1778; appointed judge of the Admiralty Court of Pennsylvania in 1779 and reappointed in 1780 and 1787; and helped ratify the Constitution during the constitutional convention in 1787. On September 24, 1789, he was nominated by President George Washington to the newly created position of judge of the United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania. He was confirmed by the United States Senate, and received his commission, on September 26, 1789. As a federal judge, Hopkinson died in Philadelphia at the age of 53 from a sudden epileptic seizure. He was buried in Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia. He was the father of Joseph Hopkinson, member of the United States House of Representatives and Federal judge. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	393 Continental Currency, BENJAMIN JACOBS Signed Note Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 600.00 - 900.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyHuge Red "Ben Jacobs" Signed 1776 "FUGIO" Note BENJAMIN JACOBS. Jewish Signer of Continental Currency notes. Continental Congress. February 17, 1776. Two Thirds of a Dollar. Plate A. "FUGIO" design. Extremely Fine. Fr. CC-22. This is a very clean looking note with a huge, premium quality, bold red ink signature "Ben(jamin) Jacobs." Fugio notes have been extremely popular with collectors over the past few years, due to their design connections with the 1776 Continental Dollar, 1787 FUGIO Cent and Benjamin Franklin. Ex: EAHA, August 28, 2004, Lot 523, selling at $690. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	394 Continental Currency, BENJAMIN LEVY, 1777, $7 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyCrisp Uncirculated Continental Signed By Benjamin Levy BENJAMIN LEVY. Jewish Signer of Colonial and Continental Currency notes. Fr. CC-60. Continental Congress. February 26, 1777. Seven Dollars. Baltimore issue. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This is a boldly printed note, both on its front and back, on fresh crisp paper with nice centering and excellent overall eye appeal. The "B Levy" signature appears in red ink, as is the serial number, along with the dark brown signature of "R. Johnson". A terrific Benjamin Levy signed Choice Uncirculated Baltimore issue, Continental note, estimated here for just about the value of the note itself. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	395 Colonial Currency, 1771 THOMAS MIFFLIN, PA 10s Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyMarch 20, 1771 Pennsylvania Signed "Tho(mas) Mifflin" Fifth President of the U.S. Congress Under the Articles of Confederation and First Governor of Pennsylvania THOMAS MIFFLIN. Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, a Continental Congressman from Pennsylvania, fifth President of the U.S. Congress under the Articles of Confederation, and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, President of the Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council and the first Governor of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Ten Shillings. Plate A. Signed by "Tho(mas) Mifflin." PMG Net graded About Uncirculated-50. Fr. PA-147. PMG mentions staining repairs, which are rather minor. A scarcer issue, valued in Newman at $750 in EF as for the note itself, with no higher grade value listed. The added value of the Thomas Mifflin signature, which is in red ink is also significant. There is some light tone to a portion of the red and black printed paper. The text is well centered and all three signatures are in bold brown and red ink. Only 6,000 notes were printed, with only 3,000 having the plate letter "A". Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	396 Colonial Currency, PA 1772, JOHN MORTON, 18 pence Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Famous Signers on Colonial CurrencyRemarkable April 3, 1772 Signed by "John Morton" PCGS Graded Choice New-63 Ex: John J. Ford, Jr. Collection JOHN MORTON. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Eighteen Pence. Plate A. Signed by "John Morton." PCGS graded Choice New-63. Fr. PA-155. A gorgeous, clean fresh and boldly printed note that has perfect centering to the face side and vivid bold brown signatures, including that of "John Morton" at top. Ex: F.C.C. Boyd/John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Part XV, October 2006. One of the Finest Known examples that was Signed by "John Morton." A museum quality note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	397 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN 1746 DE Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinEarly Delaware February 28, 1746 Twenty Shillings Note Being a Rarer Benjamin Franklin Printed Issue Delaware. February 28, 1746. Twenty Shillings. Plate A. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. British Lion vignette. Conservation. Fine. Fr. DE-30. This very rare, early Delaware note is quite well circulated and has some overall conservation and sealed splits, particularly to the centerfold area. The signatures are worn with those of John Clowes and Jno. Bunche still being readable. The 1746 date is clearly readable with the plate letter A is bold black, while most of the text is readable. The reverse side has all of its text and designs, including the very important text, "Printed by B. FRANKLIN." This issue is very rare having no listed values, in any grade, to be found in the current 5th Edition Newman reference. In addition, this note appears to be about the same quality level as compared to the Newman plate note, as illustrated on page 121 for this issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	398 Colonial Currency, Printed B. FRANKLIN, 1759, 50s Start Price: 2,200.00High Bid: 2,500.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinOutstanding April 25, 1759 Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Printed Colonial Note Being Signed by Charles Thomson CHARLES THOMSON. Leader of Philadelphia's Sons of Liberty during the Stamp Act crisis in 1765, Patriot Leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the Secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its existence. Fred S. Rolater has suggested that Charles Thomson was essentially the "Prime Minister of the United States," and is also noted for designing, with William Barton, the Great Seal of the United States. Province of Pennsylvania. April 25, 1759. Fifty Shillings. Plate C. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" issue. Signed by Charles Thomson. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-101. This beautiful, well printed and colorful red and black note shares the same obverse design as was also used for printing the April 10, 1775 "Workhouse" issue. Only 10,000 notes were printed, of which a mere 5,000 would have the plate letter "C." This note has the deep bold brown ink signature "Cha(rles) Thomson" at top, along with Joseph Wharton in light red and Luke Morris written in brown. This note has excellent centering and tremendous eye appeal for the grade and issue. The text is sharp and distinct in appearance, on clean lightly circulated period paper. Overall, it is exceptional in quality for this scarce issue, and it is the very first example we have offered bearing the historic signature of Charles Thomson. This note is certainly as nice as a collector might hope to acquire. Charles Thomson was a founder of the original group that became the American Philosophical Society. During the French and Indian War, Thomson was an opponent of the Pennsylvania proprietors' American Indian policies. He served as secretary at the Treaty of Easton (1758), and wrote An Enquiry into the Causes of the Alienation of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the British Interest (1759), which blamed the war on the proprietors. He was allied with Benjamin Franklin, the leader of the anti-proprietary party, but the two men parted politically during the Stamp Act crisis in 1765. Thomson became a leader of Philadelphia's Sons of Liberty. Thomson was a leader in the revolutionary crisis of the early 1770s. John Adams called him the "Samuel Adams of Philadelphia". Thomson served as the secretary of the Continental Congress through its entirety. Through those 15 years, the Congress saw many delegates come and go, but Thomson's dedication to recording the debates and decisions provided continuity. Along with John Hancock, president of the Congress, Thomson's name (as secretary) appeared on the first published version of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Thomson's Great Seal proposal; a modified version was accepted Thomson role as secretary to Congress was not limited to clerical duties. According to biographer Boyd Schlenther, Thomson "took a direct role in the conduct of foreign affairs." Fred S. Rolater has suggested that Charles Thomson was essentially the "Prime Minister of the United States" (The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 101, 1977). Thomson is also noted for designing, with William Barton, the Great Seal of the United States. The Great Seal played a prominent role in the January 14, 1784 (Ratification Day) ratification of the Treaty of Paris. Britain's representatives in Paris initially disputed the placement of the Great Seal and President Mifflin's signature, until mollified by Franklin. But Thomson's service was not without its critics. James Searle, a close friend of John Adams, and a delegate, began a cane fight on the floor of Congress against Thomson over a claim that he was misquoted in the "Minutes" that resulted in both men being slashed in the face. Such brawls on the floor were not uncommon, and many of them were promoted by argument over Thomson's recordings. Political disagreements prevented Thomson from getting a position in the new government created by the United States Constitution. Thomson resigned as secretary of Congress in July 1789 and handed over the Great Seal, bringing an end to the Continental Congress. (Wikipedia) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	399 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1739 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,800.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinExtremely Rare August 10, 1739 Pennsylvania Colonial Note The Third Printed By Benjamin Franklin Issue Province of Pennsylvania. August 10, 1739. Twenty Shillings. Plate B. "Pensilvania" Spelling. Sealed within thin clear plastic. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. Very Fine. Fr. PA-45. This extraordinary, early 1739 Pennsylvania Colonial issue saw the very first use of Benjamin Franklin's new invention called "Nature Printing," using a real leaf in the printing process, as an anti-counterfeiting device. It is fully signed by Samuel Smith, William Monnington, Thomas Leech, Abraham Chapman, and Joseph Harvey. This incredibly rare, historic issue was one that was printed entirely by Benjamin Franklin himself, in his Print Shop on his famous press, when he was actually living and working in Philadelphia. The reverse legend reads, "Printed by B. Franklin," at the bottom and having no partner noted. Notes of this issue are extremely rare, being completely unpriced in all grades and in all editions of Newman. The Boyd-Ford collection contained only two notes on this issue, with a Very Fine selling for $5,750 in the May 2004 Ford sale. This current note looks excellent for the grade. It has strong, bold printing with a typical heavy horizontal fold. There is a protective sealed clear plastic lamination covering both sides which may possibly be removable by a professional, we will not try or speculate further. It is virtually invisible and clear when viewed straight on, reflective at times when held at an angle. Regardless, this is a remarkable survivor of an excessively rare and historically important issue, being one of the finest of the few examples known to exist. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	400 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1755 Start Price: 2,200.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 3,500.00 - 4,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinExtremely Rare October 1, 1755 Benjamin Franklin Issue Province of Pennsylvania. October 1, 1755. Ten Shillings. Plate B. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" issue. Very Fine. Fr. PA-68. This early Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin printed issue is significantly scarcer than the usual 1757 through 1760 issues, all being from Franklin's famous printing press. This note is fairly well centered and well printed, being nicely Signed by Joseph Saunders, Daniel Williams, and Thomas Say. The legend imprint reading "Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall" is on the back and sharp in detail. Only 6,000 notes were issued, of which a mere 3,000 would have the plate letter "B". This note has some very light conservation, primarily to the centerfold area having well sealed edge splits and is fairly clean and even in circulation. The current 5th Edition of Newman lists no values, in any grade, due to rarity of this issue. There is a notation of an example graded Fine having sold for $1,725 at auction in January of 2005. This superior quality Very Fine is far more rare and valuable for its grade. Overall, this is an important, pleasing example of this rare Benjamin Franklin issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	401 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1756 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinBold "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue Twenty Shillings Delaware. May 1, 1756. Twenty Shillings. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. Fine. Fr. DE-44. This note has bold black printed text and designs. There is some overall conservation being primarily to the centerfold area with most of the printed text and designs being sharp. The reverse vignette of a "Lion" at top is well printed although partially off the paper and the central Nature Print is clear. The important text, "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" is clear and easily readable. This is a scarce 1756 Benjamin Franklin printed issue which likely had less than 500 notes issued of this denomination. It is listed on page 122 of the 5th edition of the Newman reference book, "The Early Paper Money of America" at $750 in Very Good and with no higher grade(s) listed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	402 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1758 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinMay 1, 1758 "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Delaware Note Delaware. May 1, 1758. Twenty Shillings. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. British Lion vignette. Choice Fine. Fr. DE-60. This pleasing, evenly circulated note has a nice, whole and clean appearance. It has clear, quite well printed black text and "Lion" vignette on the upper reverse. It is well centered on both its face and back. This note has a very similar appearance to that of the plate note as illustrated for this issue on page 123 of the current 5th Edition of "The Early Paper Money of America" by Eric Newman. It is listed there with a value of $1,000 in Fine condition. This is a particularly pleasing and collectable note for this scarce "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	403 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1758 Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,300.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinExceptional 1758 Ten Shillings Note Printed by B. Franklin Province of Pennsylvania. May 20, 1758. Ten Shillings. Plate B. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. PA-94. This note is remarkably clean and crisp. It is clearly printed on choice quality paper, providing excellent overall eye appeal. This is one of the very finest examples of any Benjamin Franklin printed issue, we have ever offered. The signatures and serial number remain fresh, bold and vivid. A deft sealed centerfold split and corner tip repair is noted upon the holder. The printed text and designs are clear and easily readable. Similar quality early "Franklin" printed notes in the Boyd collection sale have for sold in excess of $5,000. This note is perfect for collectors wishing to have a wonderful, high quality Benjamin Franklin printed note. This example will certainly reign as a collection highlight and so rare in this quality that there is no listing above Fine in Newman. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	404 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1759 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinWell Printed By Benjamin Franklin June 1, 1759 Delaware Delaware. June 1, 1759. Twenty Shillings. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. "Period Over the center of Y" type. Very Fine. Fr. DE-68. This note is far above average for this scarce issue, only 7,750 notes printed of the variety. The black printed text and designs are particularly deep and sharp, adding to its choice eye appeal. It is signed by David Hall, John Barns and William Armstrong. Trivial well sealed edge splits, and overall very clean and even in its light circulation. The reverse is quite bold, with the Nature Print and Lion vignette being particularly distinct. An excellent note for the type and issue, that would be excellent for a collector looking for a really sharp and attractive example. The current 5th Edition of Newman lists this note with a value of $2,500 in VF. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	405 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1760 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,150.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinColorful May 31, 1760 "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Rarity Delaware. May 31, 1760. Twenty Shillings. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. Conservation. Fine. Fr. DE-69. This extremely rare early Delaware note has some light conservation and deft sealed centerfold edge splits. The signatures of David Hall, Evan Rice and Vincent Loockerman are present, with only David Hall being very clear. Only £4,000 of these Bills of Credit were issued inclusive of all four denominations and only about 500 of the Twenty Shilling notes would have been printed. All notes of this issue were to be recalled and redeemed back into the Delaware Treasury by October of 1761. Therefore, very few remain available and collectable today. The current 5th Edition of Newman list a value of $1,500 in Fine and $3,500 in Very Fine. The production method in 1760 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	406 Colonial Currency, Printed by B. FRANKLIN, 1764 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Colonial Notes Printed by B. FranklinSuperb "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" June 18, 1764 Three Pence Note PMG Graded Gem Uncirculated-66 "EPQ" Province of Pennsylvania. June 18, 1764. Three Pence. Plate B. "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" Issue. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-115. This superb example has excellent full margins and wonderful centering on both its face and back. The sharp black text is excellent, being on fresh clean, defect-free paper. One of the very Finest notes having the "Printed by B. FRANKLIN" imprint we have offered in over three decvades. This note is worthy of the finest of collections. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	407 Continental Currency, May 10, 1775, $4 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 290.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Continental CurrencyContinental Congress. May 10, 1775. Four Dollars. Choice About Extremely Fine. Fr. CC-4. A nice, clean and well printed note having four full even margins with good centering and signatures. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	408 Continental Currency, May 10, 1775, $20 Start Price: 9,000.00High Bid: 10,500.00Estimate: 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 Continental CurrencyMay 10, 1775 First Continental Congress Philadelphia Issue "Marbled Border" Twenty Dollars PCGS Graded EF-40 Continental Congress. May 10, 1775. Twenty Dollars. "Marbled Border" Type. Minor Restorations. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-40. Fr. CC-9. This is an impressive example of the popular, Twenty Dollars "Marbled Border" Continental Congress type. An example is seen illustrated on the front cover of the current 5th Edition of "THE EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA" reference by Eric Newman. This note has deft small sealed centerfold edge splits and remains superior in its quality and overall eye appeal to most of this type. It has three full large margins on both its face and back, the indent side showing a nice colorful "Marbled Border" at left. The black printed text and vignette designs are sharp and distinct. There is a bold deep brown serial number and the signatures of Fred.(erick) Kuhl and "A(nthony) Morris, Jr." are written in dark brown and light red ink. The text "Twenty Dollars" is printed in black, nicely centered on the "Marbled" portion at left. This note represents a totally unique design type, in its shape, size and format, with the "Marbled Border" being the only such Continental issued note available to collectors. This special paper was provided to the Continental Congress by Benjamin Franklin. It is a classic and "Key" type note in this field of collecting and is aggressively valued in the current 5th Edition of Newman at $35,000 in Extremely Fine. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	409 Continental Currency, May 10, 1775 , $30 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 385.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Continental CurrencyMay 10, 1775 Thirty Dollars Continental PMG Ch EF-45 Continental Congress. May 10, 1775. Thirty Dollars. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fr. CC-10. This boldly printed crisp note has four full even margins and excellent centering and abundant eye appeal. Conservatively graded and of Premium Quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	410 Continental Currency, November 29, 1775, $7 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Continental CurrencyNovember 29, 1775 Note PCGS Choice About New-58 Continental Congress. November 29, 1775. Seven Dollars. Philadelphia Issue. PCGS graded Choice About New-58. Fr. CC-17. This note is very well centered on both sides within four nice margins. A note certain to be appreciated for its strong printed text and crisp appearance by its new owner, being so very close to Uncirculated. Signed by John Mease and John Purviance. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	411 Gem UNC. November 29, 1775 Continental Note Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 Continental CurrencyCrisp Uncirculated November 29, 1775 Continental Note Continental Congress. November 29, 1775. Eight Dollars. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CC-18. This crisp, boldly printed note has fresh clean paper and is very well centered within full margins on both sides. It has vivid deep red and brown signatures and the serial number adds colorful eye appeal. The edges and corner tips are extremely sharp, with just a faint trace of a sheet fold along the left marginal reverse selvage keeping it from Gem status. This beautiful Continental note has some bright blue cotton fibers and is completely original. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	412 Continental Currency May 20 1777 $5 UNITED STATES Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 Continental CurrencyMay 20, 1777 First "THE UNITED STATES" Titled Issue Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Five Dollars. First "THE UNITED STATES" Titled Issue. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. CC-66. This historic, first "THE UNITED STATES" titled American currency issue note has a well printed and nicely centered appearance. The signature of Joshua Barney is seen written in rich brown ink on this very solid note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	413 Continental Currency May 20 1777 UNITED STATES $7 Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,300.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Continental CurrencyPMG Uncirculated-60 First Continental Issue Titled "THE UNITED STATES" The Second Finest PMG Has Certified Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Seven Dollars. First "United States" Issue. Internal repairs. PMG Net graded Uncirculated-60. Fr. CC-68. This note is rich looking, fresh and printed on excellent, crisp paper. It has been net graded to Uncirculated-60, from an even higher grade, as there are two deft trivial internal repairs. The print quality is excellent, with every tiny detail of the text, designs and vignette being sharp and distinct. The bold red and brown signatures are well presented and add extra color and eye appeal. One would be hard pressed to find a more lovely example. The current 5th Edition of "The Early Paper Money of America" lists a value for this note of $4,000 in "UNC." The PMG pop. reports (4) and this note ranks as the Second Finest Quality Note Certified by PMG with only one higher CU-64 "EPQ". This special Continental issue is extremely popular and highly collected, as it is the very first American currency to bear the title "THE UNITED STATES." Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	414 Continental Currency May 20 1777 UNITED STATES $8 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Continental CurrencyChoice Circulated May 20, 1777 Counterfeit Note of the First "The UNITED STATES" Titled Continental Issue Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Eight Dollars. Contemporary Counterfeit, Newman Type 1. Extremely Fine. Fr. CC-69CFT. This note is an excellent example of the notorious Contemporary Counterfeits, being as described in the official Broadside regarding circulating counterfeits that was printed by the Continental Congress. This is also Newman listed Type 1 for this issue and denomination. It is quite deceptive and is printed upon the correct type of period cotton fiber paper. It has four full margins on both sides and the face is particularly well centered. All details are clear and readable, there being only light even overall circulation. This note is very scarce and vastly superior in quality for the type. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	415 Continental Congress Blue Paper Detector 1778 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 320.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Continental CurrencyContinental Congress Blue Paper Detector Note Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Five Dollars. Blue Paper Detector Note. Choice Uncirculated. Fr. CC-79. This note is very clean, well printed in black on special, light blue laid period "Detector" paper. It has three nice full margins, being trimmed in a bit too close at the top right. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	416 Continental Congress Blue Paper Detector 1778 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 Continental CurrencyUncirculated September 26, 1778 Blue Counterfeit Detector Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Eight Dollars. Blue Paper Counterfeit Detector. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CC-81. This impressive note has nice black printed text on clean, special blue Counterfeit Detector paper. It has four full margins on both sides and the paper edges and corner tips are extremely sharp. Some original press text embossing remains within the paper. A lovely, crisp example. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	417 Continental Currency, September 26, 1778, $40 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 Continental CurrencyPASS-CO Extremely Fine-45 "SPQR" $40 Continental Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Forty Dollars. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-45 Superior Paper Quality Rating. Fr. CC-84. This note is well centered on both its face and back. There are four full margins surrounding clean paper with bold black printed text and designs. Rich deep red and brown signatures and serial number add nice color to the premium eye appeal. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	418 Continental Currency, Sept. 26, 1778, $60 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Continental CurrencySeptember 26, 1778 Continental Note PMG Ch EF-45 EPQ Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Sixty Dollars. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine-45 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. CC-86. This quality note appears to be too conservatively graded. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	419 Continental Currency, January 14, 1779, $40 Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 Continental CurrencyPMG Choice Uncirculated-63 January 14, 1779 Continental Continental Congress. January 14, 1779. Forty Dollars. Pinholes. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. CC-95. The colorful red and black printed face of this note is particularly bold in appearance. A nice PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63 Continental note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	420 Continental Currency, January 14, 1779, $35 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Continental CurrencyJanuary 14, 1779 Continental Note PCGS Choice New-63 Continental Congress. January 14, 1779. Thirty Five Dollars. PCGS graded Choice New-63. Fr. CC-94. This crisp and boldly printed red and black note is on fresh, clean bright paper and is extremely attractive. The edges and corner tips are extremely sharp, the text and designs well centered. Bold red and brown ink signatures add to this notes significant eye appeal. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	421 Continental Currency, January 14, 1779 $45 AU-58 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 385.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Continental CurrencyPMG Choice AU-58 "EPQ" January 14, 1779 Continental Continental Congress. January 14, 1779. Forty-five Dollars. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated-58 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. CC-96. This note has vivid red and black printing on fresh, clean crisp paper. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	422 1762 Colonial Connecticut Treasury Receipt Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 230.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Connecticut CurrencyConnecticut Treasury Receipt for CT Notes Redeemed July 21, 1762, Manuscript Colonial Connecticut Treasury Receipt, Specifying the Dates of CT Colonial Currency Notes Used to Purchase a Bill of Exchange, Choice Extremely Fine. In this original, handwritten, colonial era, 4.5" x 8.25" Connecticut Treasury Receipt, David Lewis of Stratford redeemed CT notes of the issues of March 1758, March and May 1759, for a bill of exchange. Docketing on the back details how the interest on these notes was handled. Joseph Talcott has signed the receipt as Treasurer of the colony. An interesting Colonial Currency related item in excellent condition. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	423 Colonial Currency, CT, June 1, 1775, 40s Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 375.00 - 450.00 Connecticut CurrencyUncirculated June 1, 1775 Forty Shillings Connecticut Note Colony of Connecticut. June 1, 1775. Forty Shillings. Slit Cancel. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-187. This note has three bold red signatures and serial number, with four thin margins on both the front and back which provide excellent overall centering. The reverse has some faint even tone to the paper. Only 14,000 notes were authorized to be printed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	424 Colonial Currency, CT, May 10, 1775, 40s Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Connecticut CurrencyScarce May 10, 1775 Forty Shillings Conn. Counterfeit Colony of Connecticut. May 10, 1775. Forty Shillings. Contemporary Counterfeit. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. CT-182CFT. This scarce Contemporary Counterfeit of the period is well documented in the Newman reference. It was made to look somewhat worn and circulated, so as to be more deceptive and accepted, to pass more easily in general commerce. This note is far above average in quality. It is very well centered with sharp, clean paper with slight actual overall circulation. The reverse has the contemporary notation "Capt Josiah Sabine Counterfeit Dec. 9. 1777" indicating the person who was passing along this note when it was discovered to be counterfeit. All three signatures are well written in red ink, thus making this a very collectable specimen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	425 Colonial Currency, CT, June 7, 1776, 2s Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 Connecticut CurrencyGem Uncirculated June 7, 1776 Connecticut Two Shillings Colony of Connecticut. June 7, 1776. Two Shillings. Slit Cancel. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-196. This beautiful, crisp note is deeply printed in bold black on fresh bright white laid period paper. The fine cancel is hard to see and the paper retains extensive original press text embossing, attesting to the freshness and originality of this note. There are four full margins that clear the outer border designs both on the face and back. Only 14,000 notes were printed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	426 Colonial Currency, CT, June 19, 1776, 6 Pence Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Connecticut CurrencyPCGS Graded Gem New-65 Premium Paper Quality Note Tied As The Finest Certified Fr. CT-205 With PMG Colony of Connecticut. June 19, 1776. Six Pence. Slit Cancel. PCGS graded Gem New-65 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. CT-205. This is a Gem quality, impressive note that has wonderful centering on both sides with nice margins highlighting the deeply printed text and fresh white laid paper. The cancel is virtually invisible to the eye. This note is certified by PCGS being Tied as The Finest Certified, according to the PMG population report. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	427 Colonial Currency, CT, June 19, 1776, 9d Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 600.00 - 700.00 Connecticut CurrencyGem June 19, 1776 Connecticut Nine Pence Note June 19, 1776. Nine Pence. Slit Cancel. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-206. This gorgeous, bright white note has four full even margins on both the face and back. The paper is superbly fresh with a thin strip of near invisible tape placed as a reinforcement along the cancel on back. This note is so fresh and sharply printed that much of the original printing press text remains deeply embossed within the paper, attesting to its outstanding originality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	428 Colonial Currency CT, 1799 Blue Turnpike Note 25¢ Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Connecticut CurrencyAmos Doolittle Engraved Hartford & New Haven Turnpike 25 Cents Note With A "Four-Wheeled Coach" Vignette (Connecticut 1799). Hartford & New Haven Turnpike Note. Twenty Five Cents. "Four-Wheeled Coach" vignette. Private Issue. Engraved by Amos Doolittle of New Haven. Black Print. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This popular, important Connecticut private issue is not listed in Friedberg and is listed in Newman. It was engraved by the famous early American artist Amos Doolittle of New Haven. Twenty Five Cents is the highest denomination issued and was a very high fee for passage of the most luxurious of all vehicular transport of the day, the Four-Wheeled Coach. This note has a Jumbo top and huge left margins and is one of the cleanest specimens we have seen on this popular, scarce issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	429 Colonial Currency CT, July 1, 1780. 40 shillings Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 210.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Connecticut CurrencyUncirculated July 1, 1780 Forty Shillings Connecticut Note State of Connecticut. July 1, 1780. Forty Shillings. Slit Cancel. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-240. This crisp, bright note is well centered with sharply printed black text. It has sharp margin edges to the paper and corner tips. The fine slit cancel is virtually invisible, and the signature and serial number have mostly faded. A lovely, bold looking and attractive note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	430 Colonial Currency DE, Jan.1, 1776. 20 Shillings Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Delaware CurrencyUncirculated January 1, 1776 Delaware Colonial Note Delaware. January 1, 1776. Twenty Shillings. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. DE-80. This sharply printed, well centered and crisp note would grade Gem if the margins were just a bit wider. The three signatures are extremely rich and colorful. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	431 Colonial Currency , DE, May 1, 1777, Nine Pence Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 Delaware CurrencyPMG Superb Gem-67 Delaware May 1, 1777 Nine Pence Delaware State. May 1, 1777. Nine Pence. PMG graded Superb Gem Uncirculated-67 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. DE-84. This superb note has exceptionally bold, sharp printed black text that is perfectly centered within four huge margins on both sides. The paper is so crisp that much original press text embossing remains within the paper. A vivid, deep brown signature and serial number add attractive color, as do some wonderful blue cloth threads from the paper's manufacture. This fabulous note is virtually unimprovable in quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	432 Colonial Currency, DE, May 1, 1777, 9d Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 Delaware CurrencyPMG CU-63 Nine Pence Ranked The Third Finest Certified State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Nine Pence. Tear repair. PMG Net graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. DE-84. This impressive, boldly printed, well centered and vivid note is ranked as the Third Finest Certified by PMG, with only one other graded CU-63 EPQ and a CU-64. There is a fine, edge tear repair at the lower right. It has the deep brown signature "R Lockwood" at bottom. This note that will prove difficult to improve upon in quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	433 Colonial Currency, DE, May 1, 1777. Nine Pence Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 Delaware CurrencyAbout Uncirculated Delaware May 1, 1777 Nine Pence State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Nine Pence. Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. DE-84. This note has huge margins on both sides with a bold brown signature. The crisp paper has some faint tone with no actual folds apparent, only some light handling. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	434 Colonial Currency GA 1776 Sterling 3 Pence - VF Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Georgia CurrencyPMG Very Fine-25 1776 Georgia Sterling Denominations Georgia. 1776. Sterling Denominations. Three Pence. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. GA-61. A pleasing evenly circulated Georgia Colonial note from this historic year of 1776, that is far above average in its quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	435 Colonial Currency GA 1776 Liberty Cap - Blue $4 Start Price: 1,700.00High Bid: 2,200.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 Georgia CurrencyGorgeous 1776 Georgia "Liberty Cap" Light Blue Seal Georgia. 1776 Light Blue Seal. Four Spanish Milled Dollars. "Liberty Cap" Vignette. Repaired. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. GA-75a. This scarce note has a rather magnificent, "Liberty Cap" vignette, that is bold and sharp in detail and in its overall appearance. The red and black printed text is excellent, vivid and strong, with added color provided by the five bold brown signatures of Bard, LaVien, Telfair, O'Bryen and Ewen. Variety "d" with "!" in the center of the left border design. The holder states repaired, though we only see a slight paper disturbance on the blank reverse, where something foreign on the surface was apparently deftly removed. Overall, the paper is fresh and clean, the colors are outstanding and this note has the "PQ" eye appeal of being Choice Extremely Fine. A truly beautiful, high-end note, similar to ones selling for $5,000 plus, in the Ford Collection sale. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	436 Colonial Currency GA 1776 Millstone - Orange $10 Start Price: 1,700.00High Bid: 2,250.00Estimate: 2,750.00 - 3,500.00 Georgia CurrencyBeautiful 1776 Georgia "Millstone on Palm Tree" Orange Seal Ten Spanish Milled Dollars Note Georgia. 1776 Orange Seal. Ten Spanish Milled Dollars. "Millstone on Palm Tree" vignette. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-76c. This exciting and colorful note has a lot of excellent attributes. It has four full, even margins which provide for excellent centering. All of the sharply printed outer border (variety "f") designs are fully on the paper and the red and black text is very clear, as are the signatures of Andrew, Saltus, Evans, Ewer, and O'Bryen. The paper is quite fresh and clean with one tiny invisible sealed edge split at the right margin. The bold Orange Seal "Millstone on Palm Tree" vignette is sharp and rather eye popping. This is a superior example of this better Revolutionary War, 1776 dated issue. Notes having this level of eye appeal and caliber of quality were selling for $5,000 plus in the Ford Collection sale. The production method in 1776 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	437 Colonial Currency GA 1776 Rattlesnake, Maroon $20 Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Georgia CurrencyVery Rare 1776 Maroon Seal Georgia "Rattlesnake" Note Georgia. 1776 Maroon Seal. Twenty Spanish Milled Dollars. "Rattlesnake" vignette. Engraved Script "GEORGIA" Border Designs. Conservation. Fine. Fr. GA-77b. This very rare major type has unique side border designs, using an engraved script styled "GEORGIA" printed in the same Maroon color as the "Rattlesnake" Seal on the left and right sides. The face appears fairly attractive and has good red and black color, with a rich Maroon Seal and script "GEORGIA" border designs There are repairs to the centerfold area, the upper left corner tip and some scattered deft sealed edge splits. The border design on the right side is full, completely on solid paper with a huge outer margin. The left side is trimmed into the top of the border lettering. Low Serial number 53. The five signatures are all present and boldly written in heavy deep brown ink including; Gibbons, Stephens, Habersham, Ewen and O'Bryen. Overall, this Twenty Dollars note is the highest denomination of the issue and the most rare and distinctive type. The current 5th Edition of Newman lists a value of $2,250 in Fine and $5,000 in Very Fine, suggesting a premium for its unique style. Restoration and conservation. The production method in 1776 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	438 Colonial Currency GA 1777, Floating Jugs, $11 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Georgia CurrencyBold 1777 Georgia Eleven Dollars "Floating Jugs" Note Georgia. 1777. Eleven Spanish Milled Dollars. Blue-Green Seal. "Floating Jugs" vignette About Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-90. This impressive, odd Eleven Dollars denomination note has a bold appearance and the face print detail of Extremely Fine. The laid paper is very clean on the face, allowing the deep black printed border designs and text to stand out, along with the other devices. It is perfectly centered within four thin full margins, the blank reverse being somewhat more evenly toned and soiled. The Blue-Green "Floating Jugs" Seal is full, well detailed and very colorful. All five signatures are well written in rich brown ink including, Andrew, Stone, Saltus, Ewen and O'Bryen. This important note is no doubt of Condition Census caliber, and missing in most collections. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	439 Colonial Currency GA 1777 Millstone $15 BlueGreen Start Price: 3,500.00High Bid: 4,500.00Estimate: 5,500.00 - 6,500.00 Georgia CurrencyOutstanding 1777 Georgia Fifteen Dollars "Millstone on Palm Tree" Blue-Green Seal of Condition Census Caliber Georgia. 1777. Blue-Green Seal. Fifteen Spanish Milled Dollars. "Millstone on Palm Tree" vignette. Very Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-92. This outstanding, odd Fifteen Dollars denomination note has a well printed and very solid appearance. The laid paper is very clean overall, allowing the rich red and black printed text and border designs to stand out with choice eye appeal. It has four full margins, the bottom and right being Jumbo. The blank reverse is very clean and bright with just a couple of typical period notations. The Blue-Green "Millstone on Palm Tree" Seal is printed mostly full, somewhat soft at top, yet well detailed and very colorful otherwise. Some trivial faint ink smudge from the top portion of the seal is noted just to its left. All five signatures are well written in rich brown ink including, Andrew, Stone, Saltus, Ewen and O'Bryen. This important note is no doubt of Condition Census caliber, and missing in most collections. The production method in 1777 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	440 Colonial Currency GA, June 8, 1777, 4/5 Dollar Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Georgia CurrencyGeorgia Colonial Currency "...for the Support of the Continental Troops" Revolutionary War Issue June 8, 1777 Georgia. June 8, 1777. Four Fifths of a Dollar. "...for the Support of the Continental Troops" Issue. Very Fine. Fr. GA-102. A lovely example of this smaller size, odd low Four Fifths of a Dollar denomination. This note is highly elusive in better quality. Low serial number 12. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	441 Colonial Currency, GA, 1777, 4/5 Dollar, EF Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 950.00 - 1,250.00 Georgia CurrencyBold 1777 Georgia Fractional Denomination Colonial Note Georgia. September 10, 1777. Four Fifths of a Dollar. "...for the Support of the Continental Troops" Issue. Border Variety F. Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-113. Appearance from the obverse has vivid, bold black printing with strong brown signatures and serial number. Full border designs, though closely trimmed. Extremely sharp and distinct with excellent eye appeal. One of the finest examples of this scarce smaller size fractional denomination we have seen and worthy of a premium. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	442 Colonial Currency, GA, Sept. 10, 1777, $2 SHIP Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 Georgia CurrencySeptember 10, 1777 Two Dollars Red "Sailing Ship" Seal Georgia. September 10, 1777. Two Dollars. "Sailing Ship" Seal Vignette. Red "in" Type. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. GA-115. This colorful Revolutionary War issued note states that it was printed, "...for the Support of the Continental Troops". This red and black, well printed example has a truly exceptional distinct, vivid red seal with a central vignette of a British "Man-of-war" Sailing Ship, which is flying a British flag. The seal is truly magnificent, with every tiny detail being distinct, and boldly printed in red with a crisp sharpness. All five signatures are clear and present. The four margins show the full border designs, with a tiny deft repair to the lower left corner tip is mentioned as Restoration on its holder. Overall, this is an excellent looking note that displays well, with significant and vivid eye appeal. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	443 Colonial Currency, GA, September 10, 1777, $6 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Georgia CurrencySeptember 10, 1777 Revolutionary War Georgia Six Dollars "Millstone on Palm Tree" Seal Note Georgia. September 10, 1777. Six Dollars. Dark Blue Seal. "Millstone on Palm Tree" vignette. Choice Very Fine. Fr. GA-119. This colorful, red and black printed Revolutionary War Georgia note is well centered with three full margins and the top close, just touching into the outer border design. The text is clear and the paper is clean and even in light circulation, having a trivial deft sealed centerfold edge split at top. The blue "Millstone on Palm Tree" Seal is seen fully upon the laid paper and has a sharply printed, distinct and clear appearance. All five signatures are present and well written including; Hohendorf, Chevalier, Wylly, Wade and O'Byren. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	444 Colonial Currency, GA, 1778, $20, Rattlesnake Start Price: 2,800.00High Bid: 3,800.00Estimate: 4,500.00 - 5,500.00 Georgia CurrencyMay 4, 1778 "Rattlesnake" Seal Note PMG Choice CU-64 State of Georgia. May 4, 1778. Twenty Dollars. "Coiled Rattlesnake" Seal Vignette. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. GA-122. This exceptional Revolutionary War era Georgia note has four large to huge margins that frame the bold black and red printed text and designs. These Bills of Credit were funded "out of the Monies arising from the Sales of forfeited (Tory) Estates." Serial number 2665. Five fresh, bold brown ink signatures include; Charles Kent, William Few, William Maxwell, William O'Bryen, and Nehemiah Wade, all adding to its very impressive eye appeal. It is boldly printed in rich red and black on period watermarked laid paper that shows significant original embossing of the original press bed type still within. The blue "Rattlesnake" seal is clear, nicely detailed and well embossed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	445 Colonial Currency, LA, Sept. 2, 1720 - John Law Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 3,000.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 La Louisiane CurrencyMagnificent September 2, 1720 La Louisiane Banque Royale Cinquante Livres "John Law" Issue Note La Louisiane. September 2, 1720. Banque Royale. Cinquante (50) Livres. "John Law" French Colonies Issue. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This superb, bright and vivid note is clearly finer in quality as compared to the current 5th Edition plate note in Newman, seen illustrated on page 159, which has no value listed above Extremely Fine. It has four full sharp edges and corner tips, the paper quality is exceptional, having a slight handling corner crease at upper left. The black printed text is sharp with significant original press text embossing remaining within the paper. The embossed official seal clear and well detailed while the blank reverse is perfectly clean and fresh. Only two denominations comprise this entire "John Law" issue, with the Cinquante (50) Livres being the highest denomination. This note is beautiful and virtually unimprovable in its exceptional quality, one of the Finest Known and being worthy of a premium bid as such. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	446 Colonial Currency, MD, June 28, 1780, $8 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 Maryland Currency"Guaranteed" by the United States 1780 Maryland Issue State of Maryland. June 28, 1780. Eight Dollars. "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. Fully Signed and Issued. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. MD-121. This choice crisp "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue bears a 5% annual interest and is fully signed on both its face and upon the back side "guarantee" line. It is well centered and nicely printed in red and black. An interest rate schedule is conveniently printed in bold black on the face in the lower left corner. This is an impressive, fully Uncirculated note from one of the scarcer States to offer this "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. The production method in 1780 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	447 Colonial Currency, Paul Revere, SWORD IN HAND Start Price: 3,750.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 6,000.00 - 8,000.00 Massachusetts CurrencyAugust 18, 1775 Four Shillings "Sword in Hand" Note Colony of the Massachusetts Bay. August 18, 1775. Four Shillings. Due Date of August 18, 1778. Paul Revere Engraved "Sword In Hand" issue. PCGS graded Very Fine-30. Fr. MA-161. A very well margined genuine and original note that is printed on the standard, moderately coarse paper stock. This is a superior quality example, simply fabulous for this low Four Shillings denomination, being the historic "Sword in Hand" major type, the copper-plate having been engraved by Paul Revere. The bottom edge has the natural deckling of being the bottom sheet note, as made. It is somewhat irregular at left and the bold brown signature "J. Palmer" is delivered in a strong hand. The face and back printing are both sharp and very strong, well printed on clean solid, crisp looking period heavy paper. Details on the coat of the Minuteman vignette have a clarity that is not normally seen. Absolutely a top notch example of this first "Sword" issue, which is totally genuine. Only 10,000 notes were printed. The current 5th Edition of Newman lists a value of $7,500 in VF and $15,000 in EF. This note having attaining a high VF-30 grade from PMG, which appears conservative. A very distinguished looking, quite exceptional Paul Revere Engraved "Sword In Hand" note for the issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	448 Colonial Currency, MA, December 7, 1775, 3s Start Price: 1,800.00High Bid: 2,400.00Estimate: 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 Massachusetts CurrencyMassachusetts Paul Revere Engraved "Sword in Hand" Colony of the Massachusetts Bay. December 7, 1775. Three Shillings & Four Pence. Paul Revere Engraved "Sword in Hand" Issue. Due Date Payable on December 7, 1781. Fine. Fr. MA-179. This is a genuine example of the popular and extremely historic Paul Revere engraved "Sword in Hand" note of the American Revolutionary War. It has a whole and complete appearance with moderate overall expert conservation, providing it a pleasing and very collectable appearance. The signature and serial number is faded, the centerfold and edge splits sealed. All of the essential printed elements are clear, the reverse design of the Massachusetts Minuteman, holding his sword in his right hand and a copy of the MAGNA CHARTA in his left and all legends are nice and clear, approaching Very Fine in quality. Only 6,250 notes of this scarce, Paul Revere Engraved "Sword in Hand" denomination were issued. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	449 Colonial Currency, MA, June 18, 1776. Nine Pence Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,100.00 Massachusetts CurrencyChoice Circulated June 18, 1776 Nine Pence Note Colony of Massachusetts Bay. June 18, 1776. Nine Pence. Due Date of June 18, 1778. Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. MA-194. This well centered note is well printed on clean, evenly circulated heavy thick cloth fiber paper. All of the text is clear and readable. The signature of "S Hobart" is in rich brown. It appears to have deft sealed centerfold edge splits. The reverse is extremely clean and free from detractions, making this a most attractive and far above average example of this scarce smaller size Pence issue, and is one of the very finest we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	450 Colonial Currency Oct. 16, 1778, MA 9d Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Massachusetts CurrencyQuality 1778 Paul Revere Engraved "Codfish" Note October 16, 1778, 9d, Paul Revere Engraved "Codfish" issue, Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. MA-259. This note is well printed and centered note with a strong brown signature and clean, fresh looking paper. The corner tips are a bit rounded and there are signs of light handling, otherwise having the eye appeal of being virtually CU. A very nice example of this very popular Paul Revere engraved "Codfish" issue. Ex: EAHA, August 28, 2004, Lot 572, selling at $1,092. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	451 Colonial Currency, 1779 Rising Sun Note by Revere Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 900.00 Massachusetts CurrencyFull Face "Rising Sun" Note Engraved by Paul Revere 1779 Act. Five Shillings and Six Pence. Due date of Dec. 1, 1782. Paul Revere Engraved "Rising Sun" issue. Extremely Fine. Fr. MA-275. The Five Shillings and Six Pence is a particularly important and highly prized denomination with collectors. Its design has the full human facial details on the "Rising Sun" itself, thus adding human character, found only on the five shilling denominations. This note is very well printed example of this highly collected Revolutionary War issue which was engraved by Paul Revere for the State of Massachusetts. The printing is clear on quite crisp paper, with a strong brown ink signature of "Tho.(mas) Dawes." There are four large to huge margins, some original press bed smudging, as made, noted at obverse top left, along with signs of the outer edge of the original copper printing plate. The Sun's face is particularly sharp and distinct on this evenly circulated note. Ex: EAHA, February 12, 2005, selling at $750. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	452 Colonial Currency, Massachusetts Bay, 1780 Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 550.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 Massachusetts Currency1780 State of Massachusetts Bay "Commodity Bond" State of Massachusetts Bay. "Commodity Bond." Treasury Certificate at 6% Interest £268. January 1, 1780. Revolutionary War. Anderson MA-20. Extremely Fine. In The Price of Liberty, William G. Anderson lists these certificates as Low R-6, meaning that only 21 to 30 of this variety are thought to be known. This beutiful example is nicely margined, well printed and boldly signed by "H(enry) Gardner," as Treasuerer. Also signed by Thomas Dawes and Richard Cranch as Committee. This is the variety with the name of the engraver, "J.M. Furnass, Sclp." engraved at lower right. John Mason Furnass was born on Mar. 4, 1763 and died in Dedham, MA on June 22, 1804. He was the cousin of engraver Nathaniel Hurd. The holder of the certificate endorsed the back and requested, "Please to pay the within to George Warren." A few small splits are seen at the folds on this cancelled example. This certificate has a handwritten due date of 1785 rather than the date spread of 1781-84 as listed in Anderson. An important and historic Revolutionary War bond, this type being the first to be issued in the Western World with an inflation hedge and value against common "Commodities" as the paper money was facing increasing inflation and less acceptance by the general population. One of the nicer quality specimens of this historic "Commodity Bond" form we have seen. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	453 Colonial Currency, NH, Jan. 26, 1776. Two Dollars Start Price: 5,500.00High Bid: 7,500.00Estimate: 9,000.00 - 12,000.00 New Hampshire CurrencyExceedingly Rare January 26, 1776 New Hampshire Note Typeset Issue Printed by Daniel Fowle of Portsmouth Colony of New Hampshire. January 26, 1776. Two Dollars. Portsmouth Issue. Printed by Daniel Fowle. Due Date of January 26, 1783. Minor edge restorations. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NH-154. Only 3,176 of these notes were printed, of which all were to be returned back into the Treasury by January 26, 1786, at the latest. This note is whole and solid, having a couple of tiny deft sealed edge splits, not nearly close to being restorations as stated on its holder. This important note is one of a mere handful or so thought to still exist and is one of the Finest Known of those few, and possibly the only one known of this specific printed Due Date. The back has the imprint at bottom, "PORTSMOUTH, - Printed By Daniel Fowle, - 1776." This great rarity is very well printed, has four full margins on both its face and back and is nicely signed in dark brown ink by John Smith and Phillips White. PMG reports having graded one example as VF-25. This note appears a bit fresher that the current 5th Edition Newman plate example for the issue, as illustrated on page 242. That very plate note having sold in the F.C.C. Boyd/Ford Collection Sale of May, 2005 graded there Extremely Fine, at $11,500. This note is the Finest Certified. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	454 Colonial Currency, NH, November 3, 1775, 40s Start Price: 850.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,400.00 - 1,800.00 New Hampshire CurrencyChoice New Hampshire November 3, 1775 Forty Shillings Colony of New Hampshire. November 3, 1775. Forty Shillings. Due Date of December 20, 1782. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. NH-152. This note is boldly printed with sharp, crisp text and designs, on very clean white laid period paper. Once considered a possible Counterfeit type, it is now considered by most experts to be original and genuine. The serial number, signature of Nicholas Gilman, as Receiver General are well written, in bold red ink, and is also signed by Samuel Hobart at the lower left. There is a light centerfold and some faint handling, with the blank reverse near perfectly clean. Its full border designs are present, Jumbo margins are at the top and right sides. Only 3,600 notes were printed, and they were recalled into the Treasury by 1777. An attractive, premium quality note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	455 Colonial Currency, NH, April 29, 1780, $1 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 New Hampshire CurrencyOne Dollar New Hampshire 1780 "Guaranteed" Note State of New Hampshire. April 29, 1780. "Guaranteed" By the United States Issue. One Dollar. Hole Cancel. Fully Signed. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. NH-179. This is a vivid red and black printed note of the lowest denomination used on the Guaranteed series for any state. These "Guaranteed" notes carried a 5% annual interest and represent an integral series within Colonial Currency itself. Some experts, even today, continue to argue that these notes should still be fully redeemable with the 5% interest compounded. New Hampshire notes on this Act are scarce and almost always canceled such as this. The note is crisp with orange back color that is quite strong, having the bright red ink signature endorsement of John Taylor Gilman on the "Guarantee" line for the United States. Only 2,900 of these notes were issued. The production method in 1780 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	456 Colonial Currency, NJ, June 22, 1756, 30 Shilling Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 New Jersey CurrencyRare Red & Black Printed June 22, 1756 Thirty Shillings New Jersey. June 22, 1756. Thirty Shillings. Plate B. Light conservation. Very Fine. Fr. NJ-98. This note has the low serial number 162 of only 2,000 printed of which only 500 notes would carry the plate letter "B". It is the third highest denomination of the June 22, 1756 issue and is extremely rare for collectors to encounter. This note is far superior in quality to most of this early issue. It is evenly circulated, has rounded corners and wear, the print and date are clear. A very rare note indeed, and missing in most collections. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	457 Colonial Currency, NJ, November 20, 1757, £3 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 280.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 New Jersey CurrencyScarce New Jersey November 20, 1757 Three Pounds New Jersey. November 20, 1757. Three Pounds. Red and Black Face. Plate B. Fine. Fr. NJ-112. This note is printed in both red and black, the text is quite clear and there is even overall circulation. Only 3,500 total notes were issued for this denomination, of which only 1,750 would have been printed with Plate B. They were only legal tender until June of 1762 and became invalid after November of 1762. Thus, all of these notes should have been returned to the New Jersey Treasury and destroyed at that time. A truly rare and underrated note in the current marketplace. The production method in 1757 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	458 Colonial Currency, NJ, April 10, 1759. Six Pounds Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 New Jersey CurrencyColorful Red & Black Printed Six Pounds of April 10, 1759 New Jersey. April 10, 1759. Six Pounds. PMG graded Choice Fine-15. Fr. NJ-132. This well printed red and black face note has deep red color and nice eye appeal. Only 1,834 notes were issued which were to have been returned to the Treasury and made invalid by May of 1768. This pleasing note has a clean, evenly circulated appearance having deft sealed centerfold edge split repairs as noted on its holder. The signatures of Samuel Nevill; Daniel Smith Jr. and Samuel Smith are very well written and clear, as is the serial number 5103. The reverse is very clean and perfectly centered within four large, even margins. Overall, this is a very nice quality note. It appears a very collectable, conservatively graded note, specially as compared to the current 5th Edition Newman plate for this issue and denomination, as found illustrated on page 256 which is among the finest known. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	459 Colonial Currency, NJ, April 23, 1761, Six Pounds Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 New Jersey CurrencyRare Red & Black Printed April 23, 1761 Six Pounds Note One of Only 917 Notes Printed with Very Few Existent New Jersey. April 23, 1761. Six Pounds. Splits. PMG graded Fine-12. Fr. NJ-146. This colorful French and Indian War period note is well centered on both sides and has a pleasing, even appearance. All three signatures are well written in brown ink, as is the low serial number 586. There are two trivial centerfold edge splits. One of Only 917 notes that were authorized to be printed. Of these, they were all meant to be turned back in to the Treasury and were made invalid after May of 1779. The production method in 1761 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	460 Colonial Currency, NJ, April 8, 1762 Three Pounds Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 325.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 New Jersey CurrencyChoice Circulated New Jersey April 8, 1762 Three Pounds Tied As The Finest PMG Certified New Jersey. April 8, 1762. Three Pounds. Plate B. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NJ-150. Only 3,330 notes were printed, of which a mere 1,665 are plate letter "B". The red and black printed note has a well centered and colorful face side with all three signatures well written and clear. This note is currently tied with just one other as the Finest PMG has Certified. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	461 Colonial Currency, NJ, March 25, 1776, £3 - Bees Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 New Jersey CurrencyPMG AU-53 Bold Red & Blue Printed Three Pounds Note Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Three Pounds. "Bees" on Back. Minor margin repair. PMG graded About Uncirculated-53. Fr. NJ-182. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	462 Colonial Currency, NJ, March 25, 1776, £6 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,600.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 New Jersey CurrencyColorful March 25, 1776 Six Pounds with "Rittenhouse" PMG Graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Six Pounds. Hinged. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. NJ-183. This bold red and blue printed Six Pounds denomination has "Rittenhouse" printed within the center of the left border design. This note is extremely well centered on both sides and all of the outer border designs are fully intact. Three rich vivid brown signatures combine with the low serial number 214 adding to the eye appeal. The holder states hinged, though we see absolutely no trace of one. There is original press text embossing into the crisp laid paper, which also has the watermark "NEW JERSEY" within. A most popular note and a favorite among collectors for its outstanding color and overall beauty. The production method in 1776 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	463 Colonial Currency, NJ, March 25, 1776, Six Pounds Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 700.00 - 900.00 New Jersey CurrencyColorful New Jersey March 25, 1776 Six Pounds Note Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Six Pounds. PMG graded Choice Very Fine-35. Fr. NJ-183. This is a very attractive, well printed note having strong blue and red colors on clean, watermarked "NEW JERSEY" period laid paper. The signatures are strong and three very large margins provides extra eye appeal. "RITTENHOUSE" printed in tiny letters within the ornament at left, only 3,125 printed. In our opinion this is a very "PQ" note that appears conservatively graded. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	464 Colonial Currency, NY, February 16, 1771, £3 Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 450.00Estimate: 650.00 - 750.00 New York CurrencyChoice Circulated February 16, 1771 New York £3 Note With "Arms of New York" Vignette by Elisha Gallaudet Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. Three Pounds. Choice Very Fine. Fr. NY-165. Only 6,000 notes were printed. This £3 is a vastly more scarce denomination that the far more common £5 and £10 denominations and is recognized as such, having a valuation in Newman of $900 in Very Fine. This note is boldly printed and has nice eye appeal. All three signatures are strong and well written in red and brown ink. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors needing the acquire or upgrade this odd denomination. It is also one of the nicest examples we have come across in three decades. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	465 Colonial Currency, NY, February 16, 1771, £10 Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 400.00 - 600.00 New York CurrencyChoice February 16, 1771 New York Ten Pounds Note Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. Ten Pounds. Extremely Fine. Fr. NY-167. This is a very boldly printed, clean note that has sharp details and overall excellent eye appeal. There is one heavy fold running along the bottom border design with some slight internal splits and a small spot on the blank reverse. Only 6,000 notes were authorized to be printed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	466 Colonial Currency, NY, Aug. 25, 1774 One Shilling Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 New York CurrencyUncirculated August 25, 1774 "New York Water Works" Colony of New York. August 25, 1774. One Shilling. "New York Water Works" issue. Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. NY-168. This note is the lowest denomination of the first "New York Water Works" issue, of which only 4,000 were printed. This note has no folds with sharp edges and corner tips. The face is softly printed in red and black, the reverse is more boldly inked. Traces of original press text embossing remains in the paper on this scarce issue. The production method in 1774 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	467 Colonial Currency, NY, August 2, 1775, 2s Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 New York CurrencyPMG Ch. Uncirculated-64 "New York Water Works" Note Colony of New York. August 2, 1775 "New-York Water Works" Issue. Two Shillings. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. NY-173. This colorful note is boldly printed in red and black ink on fresh, clean crisp paper. A notation on the holder of residue on back appears to be in error or insanity as we see no trace of any. Only 5,000 notes were issued in 1775. The colorful red and brown signatures and serial number add nicely to its "PQ" eye appeal. The production method in 1775 for any note of two or more colors meant extra work for the printer. Each sheet had to be placed onto the printing press twice, one time to print the red text and a second pass to add the black. Each time a color was printed, the paper sheet had to be hung up to dry for a day and then laid back down, hopefully in the same exact place as proper alignment was critical, to add the second color. Obviously, this was a far more timely procedure that added extra work and cost. That is a major reason we see so few Colonial issues that are multicolor. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	468 Colonial Currency, NY, March 5, 1776, $1/8 Start Price: 400.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 650.00 - 800.00 New York CurrencySuperior One Eighth Dollar New York of March 5, 1776 Colony of New York. March 5, 1776. One Eighth of a Dollar. Margin repairs. PMG graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NY-185. This One Eighth of a Dollar note is the lowest denomination of the issue. It has a bold, vivid face with great eye appeal with rich violet and brown signatures. Deft tiny sealed centerfold splits noted. The text is surrounded with four huge margins on both sides and has a wonderful appearance. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	469 Colonial Currency, NY, March 5, 1776. 4 Shillings Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 New York CurrencyCrisp March 5, 1776 "New York Water Works" Note New York. March 5, 1776. Four Shillings. "New York Water Works" issue. PMG graded About Uncirculated-50. Fr. NY-196. This well centered, colorful bright note is fully crisp and Uncirculated, one faint diagonal handling crease is seen with difficulty at the upper right. It is Conservatively graded and certainly "PQ" for the grade. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	470 Colonial Currency, NY, March 5, 1776, Uncut Sheet Start Price: 4,250.00High Bid: 5,500.00Estimate: 7,000.00 - 8,000.00 New York CurrencyUncut Sheet of March 5, 1776 "New York Water Works" New-York. City of New York."New-York Water Works." March 5, 1776. Full Uncut Sheet Pane. Eight Four Shillings Notes. Choice to Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. NY-196. This sheet is exceedingly rare. As a multiple note item on this issue only a few exist of all denominations, and for the three Water-Works issues. It is as described in the Newman reference "The Early Paper Money of America" within its special appendix on uncut sheets. This important sheet pane of eight notes is printed with four vertical notes by two horizontal notes which grade Choice to Gem Crisp Uncirculated. They are in "tete-beche" pairs, between the rows, and as structured on the top and bottom half of the sheet. The eight notes are well printed on a two-part laminated paper, having brown coarser type of paper on the back side and has all four full surrounding margins. The faces are printed in both red and black text within a decorative surrounding frame work, with the red denomination protector near center, with much of the original text press embossing still clearly remaining within the paper. The backs have a woodcut vignette of the new Water Works Steam Power Pump, along with the imprint of the printer, "H.(ugh) Gaine - New-York." Each note is nicely signed in deep, rich brown ink by "Benj.(amin) Bragge." Some minor horizontal folds between the note pairs. An important, New York rarity. Possibly unique as a sheet for this denomination. (8 note sheet) Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	471 Colonial Currency, NY, Water Works, 1776 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 New York CurrencyPMG Choice Crisp Unc-63 "New York Water Works" Colony of New York. March 5, 1776. "New York Water Works" Issue. Eight Shillings. Hinged. PMG graded Choice Crisp Uncirculated-63. Fr. NY-197. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	472 Colonial Currency, NY, Aug. 13, 1776 - Sixteenth Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 New York CurrencyNew York August 13, 1776 Note PMG Graded AU-55 State of New York. August 13, 1776. One Sixteenth of a Dollar. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. NY-198. This Revolutionary War note is bold looking and well centered. It has deep black printed text on extremely crisp, clean paper that has sharp edges and corner tips. Both signatures are well written in rich brown. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	473 Colonial Currency, NY, March 9, 1780, Receipt Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 2,500.00 New York CurrencyDelivery of Paper Money To The City & County of Albany March 9, 1780-Dated. Manuscript Document Signed, "John(athan) Ten Broeck," Albany (New York), in Receipt of "Five Bundles Said to Contain Thirteen Thousand five hundred and fifty seven Dollars...," Fine. This is the original, Signed Manuscript Document being the Official Transfer Receipt, from "John. Ten Broeck," for five bundles of Paper Currency being delivered to Leonard Gansivoort, the Treasurer for the City and County of Albany, in Upstate New York. It reads, in full: "RECEIVED MARCH 9TH 1780 FROM HENRY HOGTHALING COLLECTOR FOR THE DISTRICT OF COXSACKIE, FIVE BUNDLES SAID TO CONTAIN THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN DOLLARS WHICH I PROMISE DELIVER TO LEONARD GANSIVOORT ESQ. TREASURER OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY - (signed) JOHN TEN BROECK." It has a docket on the blank reverse, "Rec. for Henry Hogthaling." This document is well written and easily readable on clean period laid paper which has a couple of minor edge irregularities which do not affect the text. It is possible that the Paper Money enclosed within those five bundles was either from paid taxes or delivery of the new Paper Money Notes issue of June 15, 1780, the "Guaranteed" issue bearing 5% interest by the United States. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	474 Colonial Currency, NY, February 20, 1790, 2d Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 New York Currency1790 "Corporation of the City of New York" Two Pence New York. February 20, 1790. Corporation of the City of New York. Two Pence. Private Issue. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. This is an impressive, well printed note of this scarce private City of New York issue of small change notes. It is signed in the text with deep black print, "D. Phoenix, City Treasurer." This "PQ" crisp looking note has light, even wear with no major distractions, making it far superior to most of this very scarce issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	475 Colonial Currency, NC, March 9, 1754 30 Shillings Start Price: 1,200.00High Bid: 1,400.00Estimate: 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyHigh Quality March 9, 1754 North Carolina Thirty Shillings North Carolina. March 9, 1754. Thirty Shillings. "House" vignette. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. NC-81. One of the finest examples of this very early issue on North Carolina we have offered. The paper quality is vastly superior to most of this issue we have encountered, it being bright, fresh and clean, British Crown watermarked fine laid paper. One tiny top edge nick is invisibly sealed. It is signed by, Lewis De Rossett, Sam Swann, John Starkey, and John Swann. Uniface, the reverse is perfectly clean and free from any detractions. Only 4,000 notes were printed and this one stands out as needing a quality minded collector. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	476 Colonial Currency, NC, February 10, 1758, £5 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,150.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyRare November 21, 1757 North Carolina Tied As The Finest To Be Certified By PMG North Carolina. November 21, 1757 Session Act. Five Pounds. Handwritten date of February 10, 1758. "Pay-ment" Hyphenated. Backed, repairs of splits, internal tears and corners. PMG Net graded Fine-12. Fr. NC-94. Less than a few hundred notes of this denomination were printed in 1757. This example is signed by John Starkey and Thomas Barker at lower right and was redeemable against taxes, paying a 6% Interest per year. The overall appearance is clean and whole, having some expert repair and conservation and being contemporarily backed over the original blank reverse. A note that is certainly missing in most collections, having a most collectable appearance for the grade. This note is also currently rated as tied with just one other as the Finest Certified by PMG. It may actually be the Finest of its variety, as it is not designated by PMG. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	477 Colonial Currency, NC, December 1771, 2s, HOUSE Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 390.00Estimate: 400.00 - 550.00 North Carolina CurrencyTwo Shillings Six Pence "House" Vignette PMG Ch CU-64 Province of North Carolina. December 1771. Two Shillings Six Pence. "House" vignette. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. NC-136. This bold, deeply printed note has four full to huge margins and is fairly well centered. The four red and brown signatures add delightful, rich color and eye appeal. The House vignette is bold and distinct in every detail. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	478 Colonial Currency, NC, December 1771, 5s, QUILL Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 550.00 North Carolina CurrencyFive Shillings "Quill Pens" Vignette PMG Ch CU-64 "EPQ" Province of North Carolina. December 1771. Five Shillings. "Quill Pens" vignette. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NC-137. An impressive "PQ" note printed upon fresh, clean white laid paper having wonderful red and brown signatures further adding to its significant eye appeal. It appears fully Gem in every respect. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	479 Colonial Currency, NC, December 1771, 10s SHIP Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 550.00 - 750.00 North Carolina CurrencyPMG Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality Province of North Carolina. December 1771. Ten Shillings. "Ship" vignette. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NC-138. This superb quality note is printed upon fresh, clean white laid paper having wonderful red and brown signatures further adding to its significant eye appeal. The note is well centered with four full margins and the Ship vignette is sharp and clear. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	480 Colonial Currency, NC, Dec. 1771, 30s, Dagger Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 North Carolina CurrencyGorgeous December 1771 "Hand Holding Dagger" Note Province of North Carolina. December 1771 Act. Thirty Shillings. "Hand Holding Dagger" vignette. PCGS graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NC-140. This conservatively graded note has a "PQ" appearance and lovely eye appeal. There are four full margins which provide highlighting of the boldly printed text and designs. The "Hand Holding Dagger" vignette at the lower left is distinct and there are four full red and brown signatures. The clean blank reverse side even has the sharp signature (Joseph) "Montfort" (the NC Treasurer) at left. JOHN MONTFORT, BORN IN ENGLAND A.D. 1724, DIED IN HALIFAX N.C. MARCH 25, A.D. 1776. APPOINTED PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER OF AND FOR AMERICA ON JAN 14, A.L. 5771 (A.D. 1771) BY THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND A..F. AND A.M. FIRST CLERK OF COURT OF HALIFAX COUNTY, TREASURER OF THE PROVINCE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COLONEL OF COLONIAL TROOPS, MEMBER PROVINCIAL CONGRESS, ORATOR - STATESMAN - PATRIOT - SOLDIER. THE HIGHEST MASONIC OFFICIAL EVER REIGNING ON THIS CONTINENT. THE FIRST - THE LAST - THE ONLY - MASONIC "GRAND MASTER" OF AMERICA. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	481 Colonial Currency, NC, December 1771, £1, BEAR Start Price: 350.00High Bid: 475.00Estimate: 550.00 - 750.00 North Carolina CurrencyPMG Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality Province of North Carolina. December 1771. One Pound. "Bear" vignette. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NC-139. This superb quality note is printed upon fresh, clean white laid paper having wonderful red and brown signatures further adding to its significant eye appeal. The note is well centered with four full margins, with the Bear vignette sharp and clear. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	482 Colonial Currency, NC, August 21, 1775, $3 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyExtremely Rare August 21, 1775 North Carolina "Hillsborough" Three Dollars "Masonic Emblem" Note North Carolina. August 21, 1775 Hillsborough Issue. Three Dollars. "Masonic Emblem" vignette. Fold and edge split restorations. Moderate conservation. PASS-CO graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NC- 148. This North Carolina, Revolutionary War issue is exceedingly rare. Only 4,000 notes were printed. Collectable examples are highly prized by collectors. It also has some expert archival restoration, there being a small .75" x .5" repair to the upper center edge, to the left of the centerfold and the upper corner tips. There are some deft sealed edge splits and scattered pinholes. Trimmed at right, some contemporary notations are on the blank reverse. Overall, this rare $3 denomination note has the eye appeal of a good Very Fine. Even as such, this note still ranks as Condition Census and among the finest known on this issue and denomination. PMG reports having graded zero examples. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	483 Colonial Currency, NC, April 2 1776, $2-1/2 Start Price: 1,500.00High Bid: 1,800.00Estimate: 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyThe Finest Certified $2 1/2 "Liberty Cap over Altar" Note North Carolina. April 2 1776. Halifax Issue. Two Dollars and an Half. "Liberty Cap over Altar" vignette. Minor restorations at bottom edge. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-45. Fr. NC-159. This remarkable Revolutionary War note is stunningly beautiful. The paper is bright, fresh and clean having vivid sharp printed text and designs. There are four full margins, of which the top is huge and the left is Jumbo. The red and brown signatures include, William Haywood, William Williams, J. Webb and David Sumner. There is a dark patch of surfaces ink along the right edge, as made. There are some minor deft sealed edge splits at bottom, while the blank reverse is perfectly clean and bright. PMG reports their finest graded example as EF-40. This note is spectacular for this issue and denomination. The "Liberty Cap over Altar" American Patriotic vignette is sharp and distinct, being of the highest possible quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	484 Colonial Currency, NC, April 2, 1776, $2-1/2 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 730.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyApril 2, 1776 "Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows" NC Note North Carolina. April 2, 1776. Halifax issue. Two and a Half Dollars. "Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows" vignette. Very Fine. Fr. NC-159. Only 10,000 notes were authorized to be printed in 1776. This one is well centered and clean looking, having some light conservation. The blank reverse side shows some mottled tone, otherwise it remains free of distracting notations. The patriotic and historic Revolutionary War "Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows" vignette is one of the most popular of the entire series. It is sharp and clear on this note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	485 Colonial Currency, NC, April 2, 1776, $6 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 400.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 North Carolina CurrencyRevolutionary War April 2, 1776 Six Dollars "Goat" Note North Carolina. April 2, 1776. Halifax Issue. Six Dollars. "Goat" vignette. Choice Very Fine. Fr. NC-163. This well printed Revolutionary War, North Carolina note is very well centered and has an extremely bold "Goat" vignette at the lower left. Only 10,000 notes were printed. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	486 Colonial Currency, NC, April 2, 1776, $10 - Cupid Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 North Carolina CurrencyPMG Very Fine-25 April 2, 1776 North Carolina "Cupid" North Carolina. April 2, 1776 Halifax Issue. Ten Dollars. "Cupid" vignette. Corner and margin repairs. PMG Net graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NC-166. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	487 Colonial Currency, NC, August 8, 1778, $1/8 Start Price: 1,100.00High Bid: 1,200.00Estimate: 1,800.00 - 2,400.00 North Carolina CurrencyScarce Uncirculated $1/8 August 8, 1778 North Carolina North Carolina. August 8, 1778. One Eighth of a Dollar. "Union of Hearts the Strength of Interests" motto. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. NC-170. This One Eighth of a Dollar denomination is the lowest value of this issue and as such would have received the greatest degree of use in circulation. That fact is recognized in the current 5th Edition of Newman, as it holds a 50% premium against the majority of the others, valued at $750 in Extremely Fine whereas most others are at $500. It is well centered on its face side within four margins, sharply printed and signed by "Ja.(mes) Kerr." The paper is solid and crisp, having sharp edges and corner tips with just a slight hint of handling at the upper left corner. This note is likely missing in most collections or would prove to be a significant upgrade as it is so rare in this high quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	488 Colonial Currency, NC, August 8, 1778, $5 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 700.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 North Carolina CurrencyGorgeous Uncirculated North Carolina of August 8, 1778 State of North Carolina. August 8, 1778. Five Dollars. "The Rising States." PCGS graded Choice About New-58 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. NC-176. This beautiful note is sharply printed upon fresh, clean heavy period paper. There are four full margins to both the face and back, the signatures of Jesse Cobb and Richard Cogwell are written in brown ink. The edges are crisp, the corner tips are extremely sharp Only 16,666 notes were issued, this vivid example being about as nice as we have ever encountered of the issue and is conservatively graded having the eye appeal of being fully Uncirculated. There is no valuation listed above the grade of EF at $500 in the current 5th Edition of THE EARLY PAPER MONEY OF AMERICA. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	489 Colonial Currency, NC, May 15, 1779. $20 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 North Carolina Currency"Peace on Honourable Terms" 1779 North Carolina Note State of North Carolina. May 15, 1779. Twenty Dollars. "Peace on Honourable Terms" motto. Repair at right edge. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-45. Fr. NC-185. This impressive Revolutionary War North Carolina note is unusual in that it so well centered and retains full margins on both sides. One of only 10,000 notes printed. It is well printed upon thick laid paper, showing wide margins and all of its outer border designs. It is completely original, we see a tiny piece of reinforcement paper on the right edge and a small contemporary notation on the reverse. This lovely note is extremely clean, just showing some light circulation, has excellent printed text and the well written, vivid red and brown signatures of "John Hunt" and "J(ohn) Taylor." It looks quite similar to the current 5th Edition, Newman plate note as found illustrated on page 324. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	490 Colonial Currency, NC, May 1780. 200 Dollars Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 425.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 North Carolina CurrencyRare May 10, 1780 Two Hundred Dollars Denomination State of North Carolina. May 10, 1780. Two Hundred Dollars. "Ut Quocunque Paratus" motto. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. NC-194. Motto translates, "As prepared in every way." This note is certainly superior in quality as compared to the finest and sole example to be graded Fine-12 by PMG. This Two Hundred Dollars denomination is given about a 50% premium, being valued in EF at $750 in the current 5th Edition of Newman, over some others as only about 3,000 notes were issued. This impressive note is lightly circulated, has nice centering on its face side, within four nearly full margins, being close only at the bottom right. The paper is extremely fresh and clean, being well printed with traces of original press text embossing still retained within. The bold brown serial number and signatures of Jonathan Cooke and James Coore are very well written. This rare Two Hundred Dollars denomination note is likely missing in most collections, a significant upgrade in others. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	491 Colonial Currency, NC, May 1780. 600 Dollars Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 800.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 North Carolina CurrencyExceedingly Rare May 10, 1780 Six Hundred Dollars Note State of North Carolina. May 10, 1780 Act. Six Hundred Dollars. Light restoration. Corner repair sealed splits. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NC-199. This note is an exceedingly rare Six Hundred Dollars , the highest of this issue. It has the legend, "CRESIT SUB PONDERE VIRTUS" which translates to, "Virtue Grows Under Pressure." Only about 500 were printed, the least number of notes for the issue and has a valuation listed in the current 5th Edition of Newman of $900 in Extremely Fine, being more than double the value listed for the lowest denominations. There are a couple of tiny deft sealed edhe splits and excellent repair to the upper right corner tip. This example has nice eye appeal, being well printed in deep black on very clean period paper. The serial number and signatures of "H. Vipon" and "Jas. Coore" are very clear, nicely written in red and brown ink. This rare Six Hundred Dollars denomination remains undervalued and examples in this high quality are rarely even seen. In fact, only one single note has been graded a VF-20, by PMG. An excellent opportunity for knowledgeable collectors. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	492 Colonial Currency, PA, March 20, 1771. 5 shilling Start Price: 240.00High Bid: 240.00Estimate: 400.00 - 500.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyLow Five Shillings Denomination of March 20, 1771 Note Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Five Shillings. Plate A. Red and Black Print. Choice Very Fine. Fr. PA-146. This early Pennsylvania Colonial currency issue is printed in both red & black on its face, which has a horizontal printed format. It has fully readable text and a clean, evenly circulated overall appearance. The face is particularly colorful, while the reverse is somewhat more dull being printed in black. A scarce Five Shillings denomination. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	493 Colonial Currency, PA, March 20, 1771. 20s Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyColorful & Choice Crisp Extremely Fine March 20, 1771 Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Twenty Shillings. Plate A. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-149. Only 6,000 notes were printed, of which a mere 3,000 would carry plate letter "A". The strong red and black color attests to the sharpness of print and very light circulation received by this attractive note. All three signatures are very well written and clear. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	494 Colonial Currency, PA, March 20, 1771. 20s Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyColorful and Crisp Pennsylvania Note of March 20, 1771 Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771.Twenty Shillings. Plate A. Red and Black Print. Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-149. This early Pennsylvania Colonial currency issue is printed in both red & black. This is a great looking, colorful note with a bold, rich overall appearance. There is a typical heavy horizontal fold on the reverse and it is well printed, quite crisp and attractive overall. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	495 Colonial Currency, PA, April 3, 1772. 18 Pence Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Pennsylvania CurrencySuperb April 3, 1772 Eighteen Pence Pennsylvania Note Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Eighteen Pence. Plate A. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. PA-155. This is a truly gorgeous looking note. The four margins are perfect, being even, large and sharp on all four sides on both the face and back. The print is sharp and distinct, the paper is crisp and perfectly clean with outstanding, bold brown signatures. This note has exceptional overall eye appeal and is a wonderful example of this early Pennsylvania issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	496 Colonial Currency, PA, April 3, 1772. 2s6d Start Price: 550.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 900.00 - 1,200.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyApril 3, 1772 Two Shillings PMG Choice CU-64 "EPQ" Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Two Shillings Six Pence. Plate A. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-157. This beautiful, horizontal format note has perfect centering on its face side, having bold printed text on fresh, clean crisp paper. The signatures are in rich brown as is the serial number. This note is the Third Finest in quality to be Certified by PMG. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	497 Colonial Currency PA March 25, 1775 4s LIGHTHOUSE Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyPopular Cape Henlopen March 25, 1775 "Lighthouse" Note PMG Choice CU-64 "EPQ" The 2nd Finest PMG Certified Colony of Pennsylvania. March 25, 1775. Four Shillings. Plate A. Lighthouse Issue. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-171. Only 3,000 notes were printed, of which only 1,500 carry the plate letter "A." This is a beautiful example of this popular second Cape Henlopen Lighthouse issue, having a woodblock engraving of it on the reverse. This Four Shillings denomination has a horizontal printed format on its face side. This note is perfectly crisp and clean, having excellent eye appeal. This note is the 2nd Finest to be Certified by PMG with only 1 (65) being finer. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	498 Colonial Currency, PA, April 10, 1777, 12 Shill. Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 220.00Estimate: 350.00 - 450.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyAttractive April 10, 1777 Pennsylvania Twelve Shillings Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Twelve Shillings. Black Printed Text. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-220a. This note is well centered on both its face and back, having a fresh bold appearance. The outstanding, vivid red and deep brown signatures and the serial number add wonderful eye appeal. A premium quality note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	499 Colonial Currency, PA, April 10, 1777, 4 Pence Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 375.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyPMG Choice Uncirculated-64 April 10, 1777 Four Pence Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Four Pence. Plate A. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. PA-210. This note is a virtual Gem. It has very nice centering to its face and back, with sharp, deep black printed text. The vivid, rich red signature of James Cannon and the serial number add bright color and eye appeal. It is tied as being the Third Finest to be PMG Certified. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	500 Colonial Currency, PA April 10, 1777, uncut sheet Start Price: 6,000.00High Bid: 7,000.00Estimate: 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyApril 10, 1777 "Double-Pane" Sheet of Twenty-Four Notes Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Black Print. Full Uncut Double-Pane Sheet of Twenty-Four Notes. Two Complete Pence Note Denomination and Plate Letter Sets of this Issue. Each Note Choice to Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. PA-209, 210, 211 and 212. Including: 3d. 4d, 6d and 9 Pence Denominations. This a a very rare, complete Double-Pane Full Sheet, with each of the two printed panes having twelve notes, with each pane arranged with four vertical by three horizontal notes. Across are the printed plate positions A, B, and C. It is well printed on heavy period paper, specially watermarked with "PENNSYL - VANIA." This very impressive, full Double-Sheet was printed by John Dunlap, of Philadelphia and has its full, original wide margin selvage on all four sides. The face side of each note shows a seal with Sailing Ship and Plowshare. The back side of the notes have an imprint and the text warning "TO COUNTERFEIT IS DEATH." Between the two panes, the vertical centerfold had been previously split and attached with an old reinforcement which is now archivally restored and solidly attached making it excellent for display. There are some faint signs of some expected foxing here and there and overall appearing most attractive. Each of the two panes are Choice Crisp Uncirculated with some trivial handling with most of the individual notes grading Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Each note is nicely signed by "Levi Budd" in rich red ink. There is an ancient collector pencil notation and date at the upper left of the right pane which reads, "12-24-1926" written by Henry Chapman. An important, full and complete Double-Pane Sheet that is in excellent quality and ready for display. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	501 Colonial Currency, PA, June 1, 1780, $20 Start Price: 3,000.00High Bid: 4,250.00Estimate: 5,000.00 - 6,000.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyExceedingly Rare June 1, 1780 Pennsylvania PCGS VF-30 State of Pennsylvania. June 1, 1780. Twenty Dollars. "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. Fully Signed and Issued. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine-30. Fr. PA-240. This is the first Twenty Dollars example from this exceedingly rare and important Revolutionary War issue from Pennsylvania that we have offered. These notes were used to fight inflation, being issued at a ratio of forty "old dollars" to one "new dollar" and it carries a 5% annual interest. An "Interest" payment table is actually printed on the lower left side of the note's face. It is printed in red and black on evenly circulated special Continental Congress provided laid paper having the central watermark "CONFEDE - RATION." It is fully signed by Daniel Wister and Robert Cathger on the face side and by Richard Bache on the reverse "Guarantee" endorsement line for the United States. The holder notes, center split restored and if it is, we can see no trace at all and we think the use of Apparent is not justified in this instance. The face side has excellent centering within four nice margins, which are only tight in a couple of places. The basic design of the backs of this issue was borrowed from the 1779 Continental Congress issue. All notes of this issue were to be turned back into the Treasury by July of 1792 for their redemption and destruction. Thus all notes of this June 1, 1780 issue are extremely rare. According to the PMG population report, that firm has only graded one note of this entire issue, inclusive of all denominations and no $20 has been graded by PMG. A great opportunity for serious Pennsylvania and Colonial Currency collectors, with an added direct connection to Continental Currency. Richard Bache was the son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin. He took over the management of the American Postal System from Franklin and was a Patriot throughout the American Revolutionary War. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	502 Colonial Currency, PA, March 16, 1785, 2s6d Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Pennsylvania CurrencyScarce March 16, 1785 Pennsylvania Colonial Note Pennsylvania. March 16, 1785. Two Shillings Six Pence. Choice Very Fine. Fr. PA-268. This scarce, late Pennsylvania Colonial issue is completely solid and whole with nice overall centering and rich black printed text and designs. It has the spelling error "BAILLY" being the name of the printer (which one would think they would spell correctly). This note has strong eye appeal, printed on quite clean, lightly circulated paper with the large watermark "PENNSYL - VANIA" at its center. Signed in brown ink by James Glentworth and William Wirtz. This is quite a rare note in this high quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	503 Colonial Currency, RI, January 15, 1776, 10s Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,250.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Rhode Island CurrencyRare January 15, 1776 Rhode Island Ten Shillings Note Colony of Rhode Island. January 15, 1776. Ten Shillings. Choice Very Fine. Fr. RI-225. Fr. RI-227. This rare Revolutionary War note is vastly superior in quality to most of this era from Rhode Island. It has nice centering with sharp black printed text and the three strong red and brown signatures of John Cole, Joseph Congdon and John Dexter. This note is quite clean and defect free, having light even overall circulation. The paper is in excellent condition, being whole, solid and firm. An attractive note that is worthy of a premium for its unusually pleasing eye appeal which approaches that of the current 5th Edition Newman plate note, as seen illustrated on page 395. That reference work also lists a value of $2,250 in Very Fine, having no higher grade listed due to its great rarity in the higher quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	504 Colonial Currency, RI, January 15, 1776, 30s Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,250.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Rhode Island CurrencyImpressive January 15, 1776 Thirty Shillings Rhode Island Colony of Rhode Island. January 15, 1776. Thirty Shillings. Choice Very Fine. Fr. RI-227. This rare Revolutionary War note is vastly superior in quality to most of this era from Rhode Island. It has four full margins and excellent centering with sharp black printed text and three strong, bold red and brown signatures. This note is quite clean and defect free, having light even overall circulation. The paper is in excellent condition, being whole, solid and firm. An attractive note that is worthy of a premium for its unusually pleasing eye appeal which approaches that of the current 5th Edition Newman plate note, as seen illustrated on page 395. That most recent edition also lists a value of $2,250 in Very Fine, having no higher grade being listed due to its great rarity in high quality. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	505 Colonial Currency, RI, May 22, 1777, $1/9 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Rhode Island CurrencyMay 22, 1777 Rhode Island One Ninth Dollar PMG VF-30 State of Rhode Island. May 22, 1777. One Ninth of a Dollar. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. RI-268. This low denomination note has rich, bold black printed text and designs. This note has been graded by PMG as VF-30 due to an deft sealed centerfold split, as noted upon its holder, although it has the sharpness of Extremely Fine. The signature and serial number are written in deep bold brown, adding rich color and eye appeal. Only 15,000 notes were authorized to be printed in 1777 and were due to be redeemed into the Treasury by May 1785. According to the current PMG "Population" report, to date, they have only graded four notes, this VF-30 being the Finest Certified note recorded. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	506 Colonial Currency RI, July 2, 1780, $1 Guaranteed Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 350.00 Rhode Island CurrencyChoice Unc. July 2, 1780 Rhode Island "Guaranteed" Note State of Rhode Island. July 2, 1780. One Dollar. "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. Fully Signed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. RI-282. "Int(erest) Paid One Year" written in manuscript at right. A bright, fresh red and black printed note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	507 Colonial Currency RI, July 2, 1780, $2 Guaranteed Start Price: 180.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 300.00 - 400.00 Rhode Island CurrencyGem Uncirculated July 2, 1780 "Guaranteed" Rhode Island State of Rhode Island. July 2, 1780. Two Dollars. "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. Fully Signed. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. RI-283. This beautiful, vibrant red and black printed note is fully signed and issued, and has no "Interest Paid" stamp or notation on its face. A bright, fresh and vivid note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	508 Colonial Currency RI, July 2, 1780, $5 Guaranteed Start Price: 2,400.00High Bid: 3,400.00Estimate: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 Rhode Island CurrencyExtraordinary Serial Number "2" July 2, 1780 Rhode Island State of Rhode Island. July 2, 1780. Five Dollars. "Guaranteed" by the United States Issue. Signed on Face and Back. Serial Number "2". About Uncirculated. Fr. RI-286. This Serial Number "2" note has red and black printed text and designs. The face bears the brown signature of Thomas Rumreill, and on the reverse side endorsement line of Jonathan Arnold. The text is clear being on evenly toned period laid watermarked "CONFEDE-RATION" paper. This issue also carries 5% Interest per year and has an interest payment table on its face at the lower left corner. Although a more popular and available issue, only 2,600 notes were printed. This note has significant value for its remarkable, Low Serial Number "2". Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	509 Colonial Currency, SC, Dec. 23, 1776, $1 Start Price: 375.00High Bid: 650.00Estimate: 600.00 - 800.00 South Carolina CurrencyPMG Choice Uncirculated-64 "EPQ" One Dollar 1776 Note South Carolina. December 23, 1776 Act. One Dollar, "Palmetto Tree on a Rock" Vignette. Remainder. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. SC-135. This impressive, boldly printed note has two jumbo face side sheet margins and is signed by John Wakefield in bold brown ink. The right side margin has the original deckled paper from its sheet edge. This issue also has four Hebrew text letters used at the central reverse as decorative designs and as anti-counterfeiting devices. Only 13,000 notes were authorized to be printed in 1776. This note is tied as the Fifth Finest to be Certified by PMG. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	510 Colonial Currency, SC, February 8, 1779, $60 Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 1,800.00 South Carolina CurrencySharp South Carolina February 8, 1779 Sixty Dollars Note South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Sixty Dollars. "Figure and Cornucopia" vignette. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. SC-155. This well printed note has a sharp bold appearance with a "Lyre, Horns and Flags" vignette fully upon the reverse. It is perfectly centered on its face within four full, even margins. There are deft sealed edge splits at the centerfold. This note is very clean and even in its light circulation, having nice eye appeal and three clear, very readable signatures. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	511 Colonial Currency, SC, February 8, 1779, $90 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 1,250.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 South Carolina CurrencyFebruary 8, 1779 South Carolina Ninety Dollars by Coram South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Ninety Dollars. "Hercules Strangling a Lion" vignette. Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. SC-158. This is a bright, bold example of this popular type, which displays the reverse vignette, "Hercules Strangling a Lion" engraved by Thomas Coram. The face is particularly bold, with choice print quality on fresh, clean laid period paper. The edges and corner tips are sharp, the paper is solid, having no repairs or detractions. Rich, boldly written signatures add nice eye appeal to this very attractive note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	512 Colonial Currency, SC, February 8, 1779, $90 Start Price: 600.00High Bid: 850.00Estimate: 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 South Carolina CurrencyChoice Collectable 1779 "Hercules Strangling a Lion" Note South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Ninety Dollars. "Hercules Strangling a Lion" vignette. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. SC-158. This Revolutionary War South Carolina note has excellent centering to its face side. It is a bright, clean example of this popular major type, which displays the reverse vignette of "Hercules Strangling a Lion" as engraved by Thomas Coram. The face is particularly sharp, printed upon quality, clean laid period paper. The edges and corner tips are quite sharp, the paper is solid, having deft tiny sealed centerfold splits, traces of prior mounting expertly and cleanly removed form the reverse and a period name written on the back margin. Overall, a most acceptable example of this major South Carolina type. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	513 Colonial Currency, SC, July 6, 1789, 1s3d Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,500.00Estimate: 1,600.00 - 2,000.00 South Carolina Currency"TREASUSY" Misspelled Error City of Charleston Note South Carolina. City of Charleston. July 6, 1789. One Shilling Three Pence. "Tobacco and Hemp Rope" vignette. "TREASUSY" Misspelled Error. Remainder. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. A beautiful, bright boldly printed note with sharp text and Tobacco and Hemp Rope vignette. The laid watermarked paper is fresh and clean, the holder says hinged, though we see no sign of any on the blank reverse on this virtual Gem. Only 12,000 notes were authorized to be issued. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	514 Colonial Currency, VA, July 17, 1775, 2 Pounds Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Virginia CurrencyVirginia Large Format Ashby July 17, 1775 Two Pounds Virginia. July 17, 1775. Two Pounds. Large Format Ashby Form. PMG graded Fine-12. Fr. VA-78b. This is a wholly intact, well signed, very nice example of this large-format note. It was engraved by Henry (Harry) Ashby, using the remaining forms that were not issued in the 1773 emission. The note has full margins and is completely solid and whole. The filled portions are well written and very clear, being in rich deep brown ink, as are the signatures and reverse side endorsement, "Robert Carter Nicholas Treas(urer)." Only 5,597 of these notes were issued and most quickly deteriorated or became torn due to their large size and having been printed on fine thin laid period paper. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	515 Colonial Currency, VA, October 7, 1776, $15 Start Price: 900.00High Bid: 950.00Estimate: 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 Virginia CurrencyFinest PMG Certified October 7, 1776 $15 Virginia Note Treasury of Virginia. October 7, 1776. Fifteen Spanish Milled Dollars. PMG graded About Uncirculated-50. Fr. VA-111. The series is not priced above Very Fine at $750 in the current 5th Edition Newman, which illustrates that notes of this high quality caliber are extremely rare to encounter. This note is indeed a very high end example of this series and it has the outward appearance and eye appeal of being CU. It is printed on a thinner cotton rag paper having large fibers of thread mixed into the paper, as made. There is also an "as manufactured" diagonal paper ripple seen only on the blank reverse, that was in the paper prior to printing, just like some of these threads appear to be creases, but they are natural and should not be confused as such. Boldly signed by B. Dickson and James Wray in deep brown. An exceptional example of this highest denomination of the issue and worthy of a premium for its unusual, excellent appearance. This note is the single Finest to be Certified by PMG, the 2nd being a VF-25. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	516 Colonial Currency, VA, October 20, 1777, $8 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 750.00Estimate: 800.00 - 1,000.00 Virginia CurrencyGorgeous Virginia October 20, 1777 PCGS Ch. AU-55 PPQ Treasury of Virginia. October 20, 1777. Eight Spanish Milled Dollars. Handwritten Date. PCGS graded Choice About New-55 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. VA-129. This fresh, boldly printed vivid note is vastly superior to most of this Revolutionary War issue. It has excellent centering within four large even margins. The rich brown signatures and serial umber create additional significant eye appeal. The paper is crisp and very clean, with a light vertical centerfold. A significant rarity in this high quality, that will certainly prove to be an excellent addition to any top quality collection. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	517 Colonial Currency, VA, October 5, 1778, $100 Start Price: 750.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 Virginia CurrencyBold October 5, 1778 Virginia Large Format Denomination Treasury of Virginia. October 5, 1778. One Hundred Spanish Milled Dollars. Large Format. Light Conservation. Choice Very Fine. Fr. VA-163. This boldly printed note is very well centered with nice margins and sharp text. The signatures of Jonathan Boush and Edward Archer and the serial number are well written in rich brown ink. This note is very clean and lightly circulated, having some light conservation to some sealed central and outer edge splits. The indent at left is very large, showing most of the decorative design detail. This note states to be payable in "Spanish Milled Dollars, or the Value thereof in Gold or Silver." The current 5th Edition of Newman lists a value of $2,000 in Fine grade on this $100 highest denomination of this issue. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	518 Colonial Currency, VA, October 16, 1780, $50 Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 350.00Estimate: 500.00 - 600.00 Virginia CurrencyRevolutionary War October 16, 1780 Virginia $50 Note Treasury of Virginia. October 16, 1780. Fifty Dollars. Printed on Thin Rice Paper. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. VA-191. This is a remarkable, fresh and clean Virginia Thin Rice Paper note, that is perfectly centered within four large, even margins. The print is sharp and the paper extremely holds three lovely red and brown ink signatures. The reverse has the denomination imprints "FIFTEEN POUNDS" and "FIFTY DOLLARS" on either side and is otherwise perfectly clean and free of any notations. An impressive quality note. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	519 Colonial Currency, VA, October 16, 1780, $100 Start Price: 220.00High Bid: 260.00Estimate: 350.00 - 400.00 Virginia CurrencyOctober 16, 1780 Virginia $100 Printed on Thin Rice Paper Treasury of Virginia. October 16, 1780. One Hundred Dollars. Printed on Thin Rice Paper. Tipped to a Backing Card. Extremely Fine. Fr. VA-192. This note is sharp and well printed, having sharp edges and corner tips. It it tipped at top to a slightly larger piece of card stock for display and has some ink erosion within the signature at left. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card.
	520 Colonial Currency, VA, March 1, 1781, $50 Start Price: 425.00High Bid: 600.00Estimate: 700.00 - 800.00 Virginia CurrencyAttractive March 1, 1781 Fifty Dolla