Alan York: American Presidents Part I

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The first part of a spectacular collection of presidential and election ephemera from the late Dr. York’s East Hampton estate. This auction will feature election memorabilia and ephemera from United States presidents, beginning with George Washington, and concluding with Abraham Lincoln.
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George Washington 1806 Handkerchief1 - George Washington 1806 Handkerchief
Roland Auctions New York
Printed Cotton, Germantown Print Works, Germantown, Pa., circa 1806. Titled; "The Effect of Principle Behold the Man." This rare, original...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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George Washington "...at the Altar of Liberty"2 - George Washington "...at the Altar of Liberty"
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George Washington historic pictorial red print on off-white cotton linen with medallion portraits, circa 1783. Titled "America Presenting at th...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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George Washington - Rare Battersea Box3 - George Washington - Rare Battersea Box
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One of very few Battersea enamel specimens destined for the American market with the image of Washington. This variety reading "Great Washingto...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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George Washington Zinc Bust4 - George Washington Zinc Bust
Roland Auctions New York
Patinated zinc bust of George Washington. Signed on proper right side "Boy," and indistinctly at proper left side[5 1/2" H x 2 3/4&qu...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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George Washington - "Mr. Elliot's Discourse...5 - George Washington - "Mr. Elliot's Discourse...
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Printed 8vo pamphlet subtitled "Mr. Elliott's Discourse, on the Death of General Washington", by John Elliott, Hartford CT printed by ...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
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George Washington - Six Centennial Ribbons6 - George Washington - Six Centennial Ribbons
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All bear Stevenograph bust-length 3/4 profile portraits of George Washington. Sizes from [Smallest: 2 1/2" W x 7" H; Largest: 2 1/8" ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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George Washington Ephemera7 - George Washington Ephemera
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises: 1.) Engraved portrait on celluloid tipped at corners to silk ribbon [Image: 1 1/2" H x 1 3/8" W"; Overall: 5 3/4" H x...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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George Washington Ephemera7A - George Washington Ephemera
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Large 4to, hand colored lithograph depicting George Washington in a standing full-length pose with right arm outstretched and sword in left, published
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Washington's Farewell Address8 - Washington's Farewell Address
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Book titled "Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States," 8vo, 36 pages, published for the Washington Benevolent...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Oration on Election of Jefferson, 18049 - Oration on Election of Jefferson, 1804
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1804 Pamphlet, "Oration, in Honor of the Election of President Jefferson, and the Peaceable Acquisition of Louisiana Delivered at the National ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Thomas Jefferson - 1931 Program Cover10 - Thomas Jefferson - 1931 Program Cover
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Printed program cover "Annual Dinner of the National Democratic Club Celebrating the One Hundred and Eighty-Eighth Birthday of Thomas Jefferson...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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James Monroe - Two Memorial Silk Ribbons11 - James Monroe - Two Memorial Silk Ribbons
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Comprises: 1). Silk ribbon imprinted "Ceremony of the Disinterment and Removal from the City of New York of the Remains of James Monroe Preside...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Andrew Jackson - First "Coffin" Handbill12 - Andrew Jackson - First "Coffin" Handbill
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Broadside featuring a depiction of six woodcut coffins, each ornamented by a skull & crossbones with winged angels at the corners. Published by ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Andrew Jackson - Anti-Jackson Broadside13 - Andrew Jackson - Anti-Jackson Broadside
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This broadside reprints earlier editorials by journalists unfavorable to Jackson with the implication, as shown in one woodcut, that "Jackson i...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Andrew Jackson - Coffin Handbill 182814 - Andrew Jackson - Coffin Handbill 1828
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Titled "A Brief Account of the/Execution/Of the Six Militia Men." In February 1815, six militia men under Major General Andrew Jackson'...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Andrew Jackson - "...the Bloody Deeds..." Broadside15 - Andrew Jackson - "...the Bloody Deeds..." Broadside
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Printed folio broadside titled at top "An account of some of the Bloody Deeds of GENERAL JACKSON." Bears full mourning borders and include...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Andrew Jackson -  Seven Anti-Adams Illustrations16 - Andrew Jackson - Seven Anti-Adams Illustrations
Roland Auctions New York
During the campaign of 1828, a series of "Coffin Handbills" or broadsides were distributed that depicted Andrew Jackson as a murderer who ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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John Quincy Adams  - Campaign Broadside17 - John Quincy Adams - Campaign Broadside
Roland Auctions New York
One page, printed folio, broadside with header "Washington County Post Extra --- October 22nd, 1828 / Republican Nominations / For President Jo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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John Quincy Adams  - Administration Broadside18 - John Quincy Adams - Administration Broadside
Roland Auctions New York
Half page, printed 4to, circular broadside with header "New-Lisbon November 13th, 1827". A call to form a ticket for electors of president...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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John Adams - French Portrait Lithograph18A - John Adams - French Portrait Lithograph
Roland Auctions New York
Bust-length 3/4 profile portrait of John Adams, signed in-the-plate at lower left "Mauraisse 1827," published by Motte. Bears an oval embo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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