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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 Hawaiian Stereoviews By Chase,22 - Rare Hawaiian Stereoviews By Chase,
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Rare Hawaiian Stereoviews By Chase,<p>lot of 5, three with his 64 and 66 Fort St. Honolulu backmark. Includes three scenes in and around Kila...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Rare Stereoviews of Fossils,23 - Rare Stereoviews of Fossils,
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Rare Stereoviews of Fossils,<p>on regular sized yellow mounts, each with manuscript titles on verso, and dated February 10, 1874. Fossils of ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Early Milwaukee Stereoviews24 - Early Milwaukee Stereoviews
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Early Milwaukee Stereoviews<p>Lot of 6, cabinet-sized views, with hand stamp on rear "Sherman Photographer, 385 Broadway, Milwaukee"...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Book-Boxed Set and Book of India Stereoviews25 - Book-Boxed Set and Book of India Stereoviews
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Book-Boxed Set and Book of India Stereoviews<p>by Underwood and Underwood, with accompanying guide book. A 100 card set, lacking 3-4,8, 13, 4...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cabinet Card of Hunter and His Dog,26 - Cabinet Card of Hunter and His Dog,
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Cabinet Card of Hunter and His Dog,<p>with imprint of G.C. Acker, Bedord, Iowa. The hunter armed to the teeth with a double barreled shotgun,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Photographs from a Cabinet and Coffin Maker,27 - Photographs from a Cabinet and Coffin Maker,
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Photographs from a Cabinet and Coffin Maker,<p>from Johnsville, N.Y., cabinet shop of Hayns & Smith. Interesting montage of 14 albumen ph...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mammoth Photograph of the Founders of Knights of Pythias,28 - Mammoth Photograph of the Founders of Knights of Pythias,
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Mammoth Photograph of the Founders of Knights of Pythias,<p>with imprint of the Rice Brothers, Washington, D.C. on 22 x 17" printed mount...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Early Photographs of the Cleveland Refining Co.,29 - Early Photographs of the Cleveland Refining Co.,
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Early Photographs of the Cleveland Refining Co.,<p>lot of 2, each 6.5" x 9.5" albumen images mounted on larger card stock with impr...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Large Albumen Photo of Carpenters,30 - Large Albumen Photo of Carpenters,
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Large Albumen Photo of Carpenters,<p>or furniture makers, 8.75 x 11" mounted on larger card, front with stamped signature and backmark of...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Shakespeare's Seven Ages in Photograph Form,31 - Shakespeare's Seven Ages in Photograph Form,
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Shakespeare's Seven Ages in Photograph Form,<p>framed set of 7 albumen cabinet cards with original ornate mat and labels. Entitled "...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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