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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Henry Clay - Three 1844 Articles49 - Henry Clay - Three 1844 Articles
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises 1.) "The Whig Almanac and United States Register," Greeley's & McElrath New York 1844, 8vo, 74 pages. Features an engrav...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 175.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Henry Clay - "Palm Reader" Campaign Ribbon50 - Henry Clay - "Palm Reader" Campaign Ribbon
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Champagne colored ribbon titled "Henry Clay / and / a Protective Tariff." Bears a portrait of Clay, at top, above an illustration of a han...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Clay & Frelinghuysen - Grand Nation Whig Banner Jugate51 - Clay & Frelinghuysen - Grand Nation Whig Banner Jugate
Roland Auctions New York
Hand-colored lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier in 1844, titled "Grand National Whig Banner. 'Onward.'" It depicts the Whig...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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Henry Clay - 1848 Portrait by Nathaniel Currier52 - Henry Clay - 1848 Portrait by Nathaniel Currier
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Uncolored lithograph depicting Henry Clay in a waist-length, 3/4 profile, pose. Imprinted "Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier...1848." Titled ...
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Henry Clay - "Same Old Coon" Lithograph53 - Henry Clay - "Same Old Coon" Lithograph
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Political cartoon depicting an anthropomorphic raccoon with the head of Henry Clay. Titled beneath image, "SAME OLD COON." Imprinted "...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Henry Clay - 1844 Portrait Button54 - Henry Clay - 1844 Portrait Button
Roland Auctions New York
Patinated portrait button with gilt brass surround. This button uses the same front and rim as used on the brass shell lockets from the 1844 election.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
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John Tyler - Land Grant and Lithograph54A - John Tyler - Land Grant and Lithograph
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Lithograph with a silhouette depiction of John Tyler in a standing 1/2 profile pose, published by "E.B & E.C. Kellogg from Life by W.H. Bro...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
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Polk & Dallas - Grand National Democratic Banner Jugate55 - Polk & Dallas - Grand National Democratic Banner Jugate
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1844 Jugate depicting James Polk and George Dallas. "Lith. & Pub: by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y." [Image: 12-1/2" H x 8-1/8&quo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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James Polk - Uncut Ballot Sheet56 - James Polk - Uncut Ballot Sheet
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Printed uncut ballot sheet, 4to, one page, Mississippi, circa 1845. Bears 8 printed ballots on a single sheet imprinted: "Democratic Ticket / F...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
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Polk & Dallas - Two Grand National Democratic Banners57 - Polk & Dallas - Two Grand National Democratic Banners
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Comprises an 1844 jugate depicting James Polk and George Dallas. "Lith. & Pub: by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y." [Sheet: 16" H x ...
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James Polk - "The Peoples Choice" Equestrian Portrait58 - James Polk - "The Peoples Choice" Equestrian Portrait
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Color lithograph imprinted "Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y.". Equestrian depiction of Polk in top hat and tails on a rea...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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1844 & 1845 Campaign Ephemera (10)59 - 1844 & 1845 Campaign Ephemera (10)
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises 1.) Imprinted silk ribbon "American Republican / ...April 8, 1844." Features a rectangular portrait of George Washington. At bot...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Taylor and Fillmore - Grand National Whig Banner60 - Taylor and Fillmore - Grand National Whig Banner
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Hand-colored lithographic jugate depicting opposing portraits of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore as Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates.
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Zachary Taylor -  "Rough and Ready" Campaign Bandana61 - Zachary Taylor - "Rough and Ready" Campaign Bandana
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This bandanna features "Gen. Taylor Rough and Ready" in the central medallion, surrounded by stars, rays and a floral border. The four cor...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
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Zachary Taylor - Printed Textile Portrait Panels61A - Zachary Taylor - Printed Textile Portrait Panels
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Comprises two printed cotton textile panels each containing a partial image (together complete image) of General Taylor on horseback commanding troops
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Taylor and Fillmore - Currier Campaign Jugate62 - Taylor and Fillmore - Currier Campaign Jugate
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Hand-colored lithograph by Nathaniel Currier, 1848. Depicts opposing portraits of Taylor and Fillmore as candidates for president and vice-president o
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Zachary Taylor -  "The People's Choice..." Portrait63 - Zachary Taylor - "The People's Choice..." Portrait
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Hand-colored lithograph with bust-length, full-profile, portrait of Taylor at center imprinted below "Zachary Taylor, / The People's Choice...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Zachary Taylor - 1847 Currier Portrait64 - Zachary Taylor - 1847 Currier Portrait
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Hand-colored lithograph depicting General Taylor in a waist-length, 1/2-profile, pose wearing his military dress uniform. Imprinted at bottom "...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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No Lot65 - No Lot
Roland Auctions New York
No lot
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 10.00 - 20.00
 
 
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Zachary Taylor - Lithograph Portrait by J. Baillie66 - Zachary Taylor - Lithograph Portrait by J. Baillie
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Hand-colored lithograph imprinted "Genl. Z. Taylor / And his Battles". Oval portrait of Zachary Taylor in a bust-length, full profile, pos...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Scott & Graham - Grand National Whig Banner67 - Scott & Graham - Grand National Whig Banner
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Hand-colored lithograph with oval jugate portraits of Winfield Scott and William A. Graham contained within a laurel wreath surround. Features an eagl
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
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Winfield Scott - Large Color Lithograph Portriat68 - Winfield Scott - Large Color Lithograph Portriat
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Hand-colored lithograph depicting General Scott in a bust-length, 3/4 profile, pose contained within a wide decorative surround with scrolling leafy e
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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Scott & Graham - Grand National Banner69 - Scott & Graham - Grand National Banner
Roland Auctions New York
Color lithograph with jugate portraits of Winfield Scott and William A. Graham. Titled at bottom "Grand, National, Whig Banner" and imprin...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Winfield Scott - 1847 Currier Lithograph Portrait70 - Winfield Scott - 1847 Currier Lithograph Portrait
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Hand-coloreed lithograph depicting Winfield Scott in a waist-length, full profile, pose. Titled "Winfield Scott / The Peoples Choice for / Thir...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Fillmore & Donelson - Campaign Textile71 - Fillmore & Donelson - Campaign Textile
Roland Auctions New York
c. 1853 "National American Fillmore and Donelson Ticket" campaign textile. This textile features Fillmore for President, Donelson for Vice...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Millard Fillmore - Slave States Political Cartoon72 - Millard Fillmore - Slave States Political Cartoon
Roland Auctions New York
Lithograph cartoon depicting President Fillmore seated beside Daniel Webster who is about to bind him to the "Presidential Chair" with a s...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Fillmore & Donelson -  "Old Tuscarora Wide Awake!"73 - Fillmore & Donelson - "Old Tuscarora Wide Awake!"
Roland Auctions New York
Printed folio campaign broadside with bold type "OLD TUSCARORA / WIDE AWAKE! / Arise, American! Arise, / The UNION 'tis your own, / March o...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Millard Fillmore - 1856 Grand National American Banner74 - Millard Fillmore - 1856 Grand National American Banner
Roland Auctions New York
Rare Third Party Fillmore and Donelson image.Hand-colored lithograph titled " published by Nathaniel Currier in 1856. Titled at bottom "Gr...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
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Lewis Cass and Wm. Butler - Currier Democratic Jugate75 - Lewis Cass and Wm. Butler - Currier Democratic Jugate
Roland Auctions New York
Hand-colored lithograph jugate depicting 1848 Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Lewis Cass and William O. Butler. Each oval por
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Cass & Butler - Grand National Democratic Banner Jugate76 - Cass & Butler - Grand National Democratic Banner Jugate
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Hand-colored lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier, 1848. Titled "Grand, National, Democratic Banner" and depicts the two Democratic P...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Lewis Cass - Democratic Campaign Portrait76A - Lewis Cass - Democratic Campaign Portrait
Roland Auctions New York
Nathaniel Currier hand colored lithograph depicting Cass is a seated waist length full profile pose. Titled at bottom margin "Lewis Cass Democr...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Cass and Butler - Grand National Democratic Banner77 - Cass and Butler - Grand National Democratic Banner
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Hand-colored lithograph featuring jugate portraits of 1848 Democratic Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates Lewis Cass and William O. Butler.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
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William Butler - Democratic Campaign Portriat78 - William Butler - Democratic Campaign Portriat
Roland Auctions New York
Hand-colored lithograph, published by "Kelloggs & Comstock, 150 Fulton St. & 136 Main St. Hartford Conn," 1848. Depicts General Wi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Pierce & King - Grand National Democratic Banner79 - Pierce & King - Grand National Democratic Banner
Roland Auctions New York
Color lithograph containing jugate portraits of Franklin Pierce and William King below a depiction of George Washington surround by 31 stars. Top fea
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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Franklin Pierce - 1852 Campaign Medal80 - Franklin Pierce - 1852 Campaign Medal
Roland Auctions New York
Obverse relates "Gen. Frank Pierce the Soldier and Statesman," reverse reads "For President Gen. Frank Pierce of New Hampshire, For V...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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Pierce & King - Grand National Banner Jugate81 - Pierce & King - Grand National Banner Jugate
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Hand-colored lithograph containing jugate portraits of Franklin Pierce and William R. King below a depiction of George Washington surround by 31 stars
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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F. Pierce and  W. Scott - Sheet Music and Other82 - F. Pierce and W. Scott - Sheet Music and Other
Roland Auctions New York
Two large 4to sheet music compositions comprising of 1.) "Gen. Pierce's Grand March / as played by / Bonds Cornet Band...", published ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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F. Pierce and  W. Scott - Campaign Ephemera83 - F. Pierce and W. Scott - Campaign Ephemera
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises 1.) Book "Winfield Scott, The Hero of Many Battles" 8vo, 202 page book published A.S. Barnes & Co. 2). "Frank Pierce an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1847 & 1848 Campaign Ephemera84 - 1847 & 1848 Campaign Ephemera
Roland Auctions New York
Comprises: 1.) Printed "Democratic Electoral Ticket for 1848" small 8vo, one page, ballot listing General Lewis Cass for President and Gen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Buchanan & Breckenridge -  1856 "...Democratic Banner"85 - Buchanan & Breckenridge - 1856 "...Democratic Banner"
Roland Auctions New York
Hand-colored lithograph with jugate portraits of the 1856 Democratic candidates, James Buchanan and John C. Breckenridge, below an American eagle with
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
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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
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1852 Whig Party Strategy Letter87 - 1852 Whig Party Strategy Letter
Roland Auctions New York
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
Roland Auctions New York
Printed pamphlet titled "Official Proceeding / of the / National / Democratic Convention / Held in / Cincinnati / June 2-6, 1856 / Published by...
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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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"Salt Creek" Pro Slavery Ephemera90 - "Salt Creek" Pro Slavery Ephemera
Roland Auctions New York
"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
Roland Auctions New York
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
Roland Auctions New York
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)
Roland Auctions New York
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
Roland Auctions New York
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?"
Roland Auctions New York
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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