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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James Buchanan - Pro Slavery Political Cartoon86 - James Buchanan - Pro Slavery Political Cartoon
Roland Auctions New York
Titled at bottom margin "The Cincinnati Platform, or the way to make a new State in 1856." Published by I. Childs, Philadelphia, 1856. Dep...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
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1852 Whig Party Strategy Letter87 - 1852 Whig Party Strategy Letter
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Printed circular letter headed "Whig Executive Committee Rooms, Washington City, October 21, 1852..." 4to, 3/4 page. Addressed to members ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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1856 Democratic Convention Pamphlet & Ribbon88 - 1856 Democratic Convention Pamphlet & Ribbon
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Printed pamphlet titled "Official Proceeding / of the / National / Democratic Convention / Held in / Cincinnati / June 2-6, 1856 / Published by...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Buchanan & Breckinridge - "The Democratic Handbook"89 - Buchanan & Breckinridge - "The Democratic Handbook"
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Book titled "Buchanan and Breckinridge / The / Democratic Hand-Book / Compiled by / Mich. W. Cluskey /.../ Printed by R. A. Waters / 1856,"...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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"Salt Creek" Pro Slavery Ephemera90 - "Salt Creek" Pro Slavery Ephemera
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"Salt Creek" - An imaginary river up which defeated political candidates are supposed to be sent. The phrase "to row up Salt River&qu...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Fremont and Buchanan - Two Metamorphic Campaign Cards91 - Fremont and Buchanan - Two Metamorphic Campaign Cards
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Comprises 1.) John Fremont metamorphic card [4 3/4" H x 3", not including 1" tab], published by Davis Claypoole Johnston. Card illust...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
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Buchanan & Breckinridge - Two Currier Jugate Banners92 - Buchanan & Breckinridge - Two Currier Jugate Banners
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Two Buchanan & Breckinridge Jugate Grand National Democratic Banners. Both imprinted "One Country, One Constitution, One Destiny" at t...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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Buchanan Ephemera & Others (8)93 - Buchanan Ephemera & Others (8)
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Comprises 1.) Pamphlet titled "Great Speech / of the / Honourable / James Buchanan...at Greensburg, on Thursday, Oct. 7, 1852..." 8vo, 15 ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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James Buchanan - 1856 Festival Invitation and others94 - James Buchanan - 1856 Festival Invitation and others
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Printed invitation to the "Buchanan Festival / at the / Democratic Head Quarters / 'Rosseter House' Middleburgh /.../ December 18, 1856...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
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Rare Anti Buchanan Lithograph - "...Ten Cents a Day?"95 - Rare Anti Buchanan Lithograph - "...Ten Cents a Day?"
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This lithograph shows a campaign parody somewhat favorable to Republican candidate John C. Fremont, suggesting a conspiracy between Fremont and Millar
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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