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FALL AMERICANA AUCTION - Session 2

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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William Henry Harrison ANS, 1795,426 - William Henry Harrison ANS, 1795,
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William Henry Harrison ANS, 1795,<p>a receipt for provision return for one man in captivity for 2 days. Second paragraph "Per issue on th...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,427 - Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,
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Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,<p>letter with envelope. The letter dated Dec. 16, 1863 is from John N. Niglas, Surgeon in Chief of the Cavalry Di...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,428 - Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,
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Abraham Lincoln Endorsement,<p>1p letter from John Wien Forney recommending a friend to a paymaster post, dated Jan 12, 1863. Docketed on oute...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
 
 
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Grover Cleveland, ALS,429 - Grover Cleveland, ALS,
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Grover Cleveland, ALS,<p>framed. A 2 page letter, Princeton, June 26, 1904, 6.5 x 10.25" visible. The letter is addressed to William Olip...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Soldiers Monument Certificate Signed U.S. Grant,430 - Soldiers Monument Certificate Signed U.S. Grant,
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Soldiers Monument Certificate Signed U.S. Grant,<p>matted and framed under glass, 11.5 x 14.5" visible. Signed by Grant as President of t...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Warren G. Harding, TLS,431 - Warren G. Harding, TLS,
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Warren G. Harding, TLS,<p>invitation to a luncheon on Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society stationery, on 4 Oct 1920. Bottom of pa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Benjamin Harrison ALS and Political Ribbon,432 - Benjamin Harrison ALS and Political Ribbon,
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Benjamin Harrison ALS and Political Ribbon,<p>framed. Includes a note to a supporter thanking him for his letter urging Harrison to accept the...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Autographed Brady Photos of Grant Cabinet Members,433 - Autographed Brady Photos of Grant Cabinet Members,
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Autographed Brady Photos of Grant Cabinet Members,<p>lot of 11. An outstanding collection of oval albumen images, each 8 x 6", mounted o...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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William McKinley TLS and Jugate Campaign Pin,434 - William McKinley TLS and Jugate Campaign Pin,
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William McKinley TLS and Jugate Campaign Pin,<p>framed. A 1p. letter on McKinley's letterhead, approx. 5.5 x 8", Canton, OH, July 29,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Important Woodrow Wilson Archive,435 - Important Woodrow Wilson Archive,
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Important Woodrow Wilson Archive,<p>(1856-1924), 28th President of the United States. An important archive of 30+ letters, notes and ephemera...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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