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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 1

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationUnited States In Person Preview. Wednesday, November 20, 12:00 –4:00 PM and Thursday, November 21, 9:00 AM-1:00

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<p>Cowan’s is pleased to offer more than 800 lots of fine historical and decorative Americana during our special Fall Auction, November 20-21. On November 20 th more than 400 lots of rare historical Americana will be sold, including an exceptionally rare hand-painted flag presented by the Ladies of Gordonsville, Virginia to the "Greys" on the eve of the Civil War; a rare North Carolina First National Confederate Flag; George Barnard's photographic album documenting "Sherman's March"; a campaign flag from the 1860 presidential campaign featuring a portrait of Abraham Lincoln; many fine American Indian photographs by Gardner and Rhinehart; Revolutionary swords, including one by Samuel Drowne, and another from England, both identified; five Civil War presentation swords; a Colt Pocket Model revolver presented to a Gettysburg combatant; Civil War Achives and letter groups, and many other choice lots.
<p>On November 21st the offering will include more than 400 lots of American furniture, folk and decorative arts, including the Collection of Nan Gordon formerly of Cincinnati and now of Prescott, Arizona; fine furnishing from the Edwin and Barbara Charitable Remainder Trust of Cleveland, Ohio; transportation prints from the Western Reserve Historical Society of Cleveland, Ohio and other select consignments. This sale will begin with a fine selection of autographs of many American presidents, including Jefferson, three Lincoln documents; many presidential signed appointments; a fine inscribed Mark Twain photograph; an exceptional autograph book containing Lincoln's signature, George Armstrong Custer, and numerous Civil War generals and dignitaries.
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Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,282 - Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,
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Rare Civil War Book, Genesis of the Civil War,<p>Crawford, Samuel Wylie. "Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter, 1860-61." 1...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,283 - Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,
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Webb and Thomas Civil War Books,<p>includes "Webb and His Brigade at the Angle, Gettysburg" (front cover) or "Statue of Brevet ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,284 - Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,
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Four Years in the Saddle, Civil War Book,<p>Gilmor, Harry (Col.) "Four Years in the Saddle." 1866. Harper & Brothers: New York. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,285 - Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,
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Roster of Maryland Civil War Soldiers,<p>two volumes. Wilmer, L. Allison, Jarrett, J.H. and Vernon, Geo. W. F. (Prepared under authority of th...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Civil War History of Maine, 1865,286 - Civil War History of Maine, 1865,
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Civil War History of Maine, 1865,<p>Whitman, William E.S. and Charles H. Rue. "Maine in the War for the Union: A History of the Part Born...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,287 - Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,
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Fragment of Flag Made by Betsy Ross,<p>with parts of 2 red and 2 white stripes, 7 stars. Appears to be silk, with cotton stars and hoist, all ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,288 - Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,
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Handmade 13-Star Flag , Made by Betsy Ross's Granddaughter,<p>Rachel Albright. Silk, 10.75 x 7" with hand-stitched stripes, and embr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Civil War Era Garrison Flag,289 - Civil War Era Garrison Flag,
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Civil War Era Garrison Flag,<p>35 stars in 5 rows of 7. Wool with cotton stars, all hand sewn. Hoist is rope in cotton casing, grommets are al...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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38 Star Flag,290 - 38 Star Flag,
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38 Star Flag,<p>wool with linen hoist with brass grommets, and hand sewn cotton 5 pointed stars in 8, 7, 8, 7, and 8 pattern. Hoist is stampe...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Fine Lot of American Flags291 - Fine Lot of American Flags
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Fine Lot of American Flags<p>lot of 5. Includes 4 same, approx. 4.5 x 6.5", polished cotton printed flags with 13 stars. The canton resem...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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