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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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John Wilkes Booth Theater Broadside,72 - John Wilkes Booth Theater Broadside,
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John Wilkes Booth Theater Broadside,<p>Boston Museum, Jan. 19, 1863. "In Rehearsal -- The Celebrated Opera Bouffe, The Doctor of Alcantar...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Death of Lincoln Medium Folio Currier and Ives,73 - Death of Lincoln Medium Folio Currier and Ives,
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Death of Lincoln Medium Folio Currier and Ives,<p>with Cabinet members, army officers, family & friends gathered around death bed, 13.5&qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Ohio Lincoln Assassination Broadside Extra,74 - Ohio Lincoln Assassination Broadside Extra,
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Ohio Lincoln Assassination Broadside Extra,<p>Daily Ohio State Journal Saturday, April 15, 9 AM. 8 x 6." Announces the death of Lincoln ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lincoln Funeral Badge or Cravat,75 - Lincoln Funeral Badge or Cravat,
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Lincoln Funeral Badge or Cravat,<p>in black silk with silver tassels at each end. Manuscript note sewn to back "Badge worn as one of the...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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U.S. Grant Shell Stickpin,76 - U.S. Grant Shell Stickpin,
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U.S. Grant Shell Stickpin,<p>from the 1867 campaign. Albumen paper photograph mounted in brass shell with pin.<p>Image slightly soiled.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Grant-Colfax Indiana Handbill,77 - Grant-Colfax Indiana Handbill,
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Grant-Colfax Indiana Handbill,<p>from 1868 campaign, exhorting the reader to "Subscribe for the Indiana Radical!...For the Campaign!"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Scarce Horace Greeley Illustrated Campaign Sheet Music,78 - Scarce Horace Greeley Illustrated Campaign Sheet Music,
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Scarce Horace Greeley Illustrated Campaign Sheet Music,<p>with a portrait of Greeley and "OUR NEXT PRESIDENT" above and "HORACE...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Collection of Political Pattern Glass,79 - Collection of Political Pattern Glass,
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Collection of Political Pattern Glass,<p>lot of 4, all late Victorian. Includes 9.5" diameter scalloped edge bowl with frosted portrait o...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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James Garfield Memorial Letter Opener,80 - James Garfield Memorial Letter Opener,
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James Garfield Memorial Letter Opener,<p>molded copper, 9.5" total length. Features handle with rearing lion and scimitar-shaped blade w...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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James A. Garfield Memorial Ribbons,81 - James A. Garfield Memorial Ribbons,
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James A. Garfield Memorial Ribbons,<p>lot of 40 ribbons, from various cities and organizations. Ribbons range from 1.25 x 3" to about 2.7...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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