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<p>Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War, including rare war-date documents signed by Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George E. Picket, Hiram B. Granby, John Hunt Morgan and numerous others, as well as several fine correspondences including an 1863 soldier's diary with Gettysburg content. We are also pleased to feature a fine archive of material which include letters of Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo relative to the painting and installation of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Other fine properties include an original house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright; two triple signed checks, one by Theodore Roosevelt and the other by Richard Nixon; a rare A.L.S. of John A. Sutter; a circular letter singed by Thomas Jefferson defending his oft-criticized embargo; a superb and rare British cavalry officers' account of the battle of Waterloo; original drawings by Jack Kerouac, Bugsy Siegel's green velour fedora; and many other fine properties.
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We will hold public viewings for lots offered at our Greenwich offices on Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24. Hours for the public viewings will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Viewings at our offices may be also be arranged by appointment.
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Our offices are located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 100 which is just off West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you are unable to attend for any reason, phone lines will also be available for bidding. You may also bid over the Internet through ebayliveauctions.com. Registration for this service should be available by June 14 at the latest.
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741 - (RHETT, JR., ROBERT B.)Alexander Autographs
Editor of the secessionist newspaper, the Charleston Mercury. Rare war-date, bust view CDV with Anthony from Brady backstamp. Slightly toned with the
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742 - (ROGER A. PRYOR CDV)Alexander Autographs
(1828 - 1919) Confederate brigadier general who declined firing the first shot on Fort Sumter, later captured at Petersburg. A nice seated view CDV o
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744 - (STEPHENS, ALEXANDER H.)Alexander Autographs
(1812 - 1883) Vice President of the Confederacy who urged moderation and negotiation with the Union. A great CDV of Stephens showing him from the che
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746 - (UNION DRUMMER BOY)Alexander Autographs
A great war-date CDV of a young Union drummer boy who appears to be in his early teens, standing next to a pedestal wearing a frock coat and holding
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747 - (UNION OFFICER CDV)Alexander Autographs
A great CDV of an artillery first lieutenant standing with a sword. He wears a kepi with an artillery insignia on the front and a small medal hangs f
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748 - (UNION SAILOR CDV)Alexander Autographs
A great full standing view CDV of a sailor with pencil identification on verso, "Harry Troutman". He wears a regulation naval shirt with ...
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749 - (UNION SOLDIER CDV)Alexander Autographs
A great CDV of a full standing Civil War soldier holding his rifle with bayonet in the "Order Arms" position. He is wearing gloves and ta...
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750 - (UNION SOLDIER CDV)Alexander Autographs
A full standing CDV of an artillery private wearing a shell jacket and shoulder scales. On the chair hangs a fatigue-style Mexican War hat. No backst
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