Historical Autographs and Americana

Lot of 16 Connecticut Abatement and Tax Documents. Colonial dates from the 1750’s to the early 1780’s manuscript documents, includes: 8 pp. folio Ma

SIMEON HOWARD (1733-1804) American preacher, overseer and a fellow of Harvard, member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and of the Society

WILLIAM HERON. Revolutionary War spy who provided information to both American and British Commanders. Partially Printed Document Signed, “Wm. Heron.

Partially Printed Document. One page, 8 1/4” x 3 5/8”. Massachusetts. September 19, 1786. The document reads, in part: “ RECEIVED OF NATHANIEL APPLETO

(1754-1806) Lawyer, politician, soldier and surveyor from Connecticut. While surveying the Western Reserve in 1796, Cleaveland founded the city of Cl

General Joseph Williams, II (1753 - 1800). Merchant and privateer during the American Revolution. After becoming involved in government and military a

William Dudley (1686 – 1743) a man of brilliant talents, which he exercised both in civil and military life. At the age of twenty he was sent on a mos

Febry. Term AD 1768. An order to the Joseph Tallcott, Esq., Treasurer of the Colony of Connecticut to “pay to Gold Selleck Silliman Esqr., Kings Attor

JOSEPH TALCOTT. (1669-1741). Governor of the Colony of Connecticut. Manuscript Document Signed, “J. Talcott.” Two pages, 7 ½” x 12 ¼”. Con...

JOHN TREADWELL (1745-1823) Statesman. Elected a member of the legislature in 1776, and continued to take part in it until 1785, hen he was appointed a

SILVANUS BOURNE (abt.1756-1817): Consul to Cap Francois. From 1794-1797, he was appointed vice consul of Amsterdam and from 1797-1816, he was consul g

1788, Connecticut. Paynote for ten pounds issued to but Not Signed by William Samuel Johnson. WILLIAM S. JOHNSON (1727-1819). A Delegate and a Senat

MOSES CLEAVELAND (1754 – 1806). Brigadier general in the Connecticut Militia during the American Revolution. Pioneer settler. In 1796, he was commissi

NATHANIEL FOLSOM (1726-1790). American merchant and statesman. Partially Printed Autograph Document Signed, Nathl. Folsom.” One page, 7 7/8” x 8 1/4.”

MESHECH WEARE (1713-1786). American farmer, lawyer and revolutionary statesman from New Hampshire. Weare served as the first and only President of New

Manuscript Document Signed by fourteen witness. One page, 7 3/4”x 12 1/2”. New York. January 26, 1809. The document reads, in part: “ … William Willes

City of New York paynote payable to Mrs. Elizabeth Archer in the amount of fifty-nine dollars and 4/100 for 1 year's interest on last installmen...

LEVI LINCOLN, Sr. (1749-1820) American revolutionary and statesman who served as a Minuteman at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, Govern

[The James Franklin Printing Press] In 1717, James Franklin, older brother of Benjamin Franklin, returned home to Boston afer serving as a printer’s a

STEPHEN MIX MITCHELL (1743-1835) Jurist and statesman. Partially Printed Document Signed on Verso, “Recd payment of Treasurer Kingsbury, Stephen M. Mi

1796 Philadelphia. “Laws of the United States of America – Published by Authority – Philadelphia; Printed by Richard Folwell. 2cd page is embellished

9” x 11”. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. July 17, 1805. Printed circular in which the Republican Corresponding Committee presses the need for viable republi

Printed Temperance Pamphlet Four page, 8 5/8” x 11”. Great carnival themed image of the Black Gully Railroad” and Drunkard’s Curve” at top of first pa

The Most Foul and Unparalleled Murder in the Annals of Crime Life and Confession of Reuben A. Dunbar, Convicted and Executed for the Murder of Stephen

Autograph Document. Four pages, 6 1/4” x 7 7/8”. No place. No date. The document reads, in part: A cronological table, by John Watkins at the re

Partially Printed Indenture. One page, 13” x 16 5/8”. Kings County. June 10, 1748. The document is an indenture between John Brown and the Trustees of

Partially Printed Indenture. One page, 12 1/8” x 16 1/2”. Kings County. June 10, 1748. The document is an indenture between John Brown and the Trustee

Partially Printed Indenture. One page, 12 1/4” x 15”. Rhode Island Colony. August 25, 1744. The document is an indenture in the amount of forty seven

Partially Printed Document. One page, 12” x 14 7/8”. Rhode Island. March 1, 1738. The document is an indenture between “Thomas Hopkins of South Kin

Partially Printed Document. One page, 9 1/2” x 8”. Philadelphia. January 20, 1753. The document reads, in part: “ BY THE PROPRIETARIES. … WHEREAS Thom

Printed Document. One page, 7 3/8” x 6 1/8”. New Hampshire. 1785. The document reads, in part: “ State of New Hampshire In the House of Representative

Partially Printed Document. One page, 8 1/4” x 13 1/2”. New Hampshire. 1796. The document reads, in part: “ … Pursuant to an Act of this State, passed

Printed Document. One page, 9 5/8” x 14 15/8”. New Hampshire. 1804. The document reads, in part: “… By the Governor. A Proclamation To Those whose min

Printed Document Signed, “Richard Evans.” Two pages, 6” x 11”. State of New Hampshire. July 4, 1808. Addressed on integral leaf to “John Smith Esq. Se

[Confederate Imprint] 6 1/4" x 9 3/4". 2pp., Richmond, Va., Jan. 5, 1865, transmitting communication from the Secretary of the Navy that...

(TEMPERANCE). D. 2pp. 8 1/2" x 13 3/4". Syracuse. August 17th, 1870. A large printed document concerning the temperance movement: "...

1786, Connecticut. Partly-printed broadside in which Treasurer Lawrence attempts to collect taxes from the Enfield tax collector. “Whereas, Samuel Hal

1773 Bound pamphlet: A CONTINUATION OF THE NARRATIVE OF THE INDIAN CHARITY SCHOOL, BEGUN IN LEBANON, IN CONNECTICUT; NOW INCORPORATED WITH DARTMOUTH-C

(AMERICAN REVOLUTION) 1778, Massachusetts. Act. 9pp. 8 3/4" x 14 1/4". 10 pages. "An ACT for apportioning and assessing a Tax of Two ...

“HARTFORD CONVENTION MEN IN THEIR UNHOLY PROJECTS”WHILE PROMISING TO “PUNISH THE DECEIVERS, BUT RECLAIM THE DECEIVED”IN THE STATE ELECTIONS Partiall

STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER (1765-1839) Lieutenant Governor of New York, American soldier and heir to one of the greatest estates in the New York area at t

1) Broadside – Act of Congress. One page, 8 1/2” x 12”. Philadelphia. November 3, 1794. The document reads, in part: “ … An Act making appropriations

20” x 13 ½”. Produced by The Tuscarora Advertising Company in Coshocton, Ohio. An awesome image of an early J. I. Case Tractor which is embosse...

[Genio Scott].22 7/8” x 18 1/4” poster advertising “American Fashions Fall & Winter 1855-6 by Genio C. Scott, No 156 Broadway New York.” Wonderf...

[Genio Scott]. 23 5/8” x 18 3/8” poster advertising American Fashions Spring and Summer 1851 by Genio C. Scott, No 130 Broadway New York.” Wonderfully

[Genio Scott]. 18 3/8” x 22 3/4” poster advertising American Fashions Spring & Summer 1854 by Genio C. Scott, No 130 Broadway New York.” Wonderf...

Genio Scott]. 26 1/4” x 19 3/4” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1844-1855 by Genio C. Scott, No 146 Broadway New York.” Wonde...

[Genio Scott]. 20 7/8” x 25 7/8” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1875-1876 by Genio C. Scott, No 615 Broadway New York.” Wond...

[Genio Scott]. 22 1/2” x 18 1/8” poster advertising American Fashions Spring and Summer 1863 by Genio C. Scott, No 156 Broadway New York.” Wonderfully

[Genio Scott]. 20” x 24 5/8” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1845-1846 by Genio C. Scott, No 146 Broadway New York.” Wonderfu...

[Genio Scott]. 18 1/4” x 23 1/4” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1870-1871 by Genio C. Scott, No 171 Broadway New York.” Wond...

[Genio Scott]. 18 1/2” x 22 3/4” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1856-1857 by Genio C. Scott, No 156 Broadway New York.” Wond...

[Genio Scott]. 26 1/8” x 21 1/2” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1873 by Genio C. Scott, No 615 Broadway New York.” Wonderful...

[Genio Scott]. 26 1/8” x 21 1/2” poster advertising American Fashions Fall & Winter 1869-1870 by Genio C. Scott, No 615 Broadway New York.” Wond...

[Genio Scott]. 22 1/2” x 18 1/2” poster advertising American Fashions Spring and Summer 1858 by Genio C. Scott, No 156 Broadway New York.” Wonderfully

[Genio Scott]. 22 3/4” x 18” poster advertising American Fashions Spring and Summer 1868 by Genio C. Scott, No 156 Broadway New York.” Wonderfully ill

[Genio Scott]. 25” x 19 3/4” poster advertising American Fashions Spring and Summer 1846 by Genio C. Scott, No 146 Broadway New York.” Wonderfully ill

[Genio Scott].22 7/8” x 18 1/4” poster advertising “American Fashions Fall & Winter 1866, 67 by Genio C. Scott, No 171 Broadway New York.” Wonde...

11” x 15 3/4” advertising circular. The circular reads, in part: To all whose vision is defective! Improve your sight and preserve your eyes. Prof. D

A colorful printed advertising card measuring 9 3/4" x 5 1/2". Detailed depiction of the company's factories. At bottom left and right...

10 ¾” x 4”. Facsimile United States of America $100 bond. Vignette of General Winfield Scott at top center. Verso bears advertisements for “H.H...

Graphic 13" x 20" print of the Principal Chief of the Shawanoes. This wonderful example was published by the F.W. Greenough of Philadelphi...

Superb 13" x 20" KA.NA.PI.MA an Ottawa Chief print. This colorful print was published by Daniel Rice & James G. Clark of Philadelphia...

An attractive 13"x 20" print of WAA-PA-SHAW a Sioux Indian Chief. This superb example was published by F.W. Greenough of Philadelphia. Ide...

Printed 18th century document. Boston. 7 ¾ x 9”. Unused. “The Society for the Propagating the Gospel among the Indians and Others in North Amer...

Partially Printed Document. One page, 7 3/4" x 8". Burks County, Pennsylvania. August 1780. The document is a bond certifying that …. &quo...

[AMERICAN REVOLUTION – FINANCE]. ADS. 6 ¼” x 2 ½”. “Boston, March 25, 1779. Borrowed and Received of Mr. Pascal N. Smith in behalf of the ...

JOHN NICHOLSON. DS. 1pp. 8" x 6 1/4". Philadelphia. January 9th, 1786. A partly printed document signed "John Nicholson" and a...

CONTINENTAL SOLDIERS FROM RHODE ISLAND Manuscript Document. One page, 15 ½” x 12 ¼”. Sutton. January 15, 1778. “A Pay Roll of Capt. Jose...

JOHN NICHOLSON (d. 1800). State official; Land speculator. Nicholson was a shady Pennsylvania state official who resigned all his state offices in 1

1784, Pennsylvania. 8 1/2" x 6". Partly printed Council certificate in which David Rittenhouse is directed to pay "James Campbell Ad...

1784, Pennsylvania. 8 1/2" x 6". Partly printed Council certificate in which David Rittenhouse is directed to pay "Hugh Barnett Corp...

JOSEPH PLATT COOKE (1730 – 1816). Continental Congressman, soldier during the American Revolution. Partly-printed document signed. 7 ½” x 3
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Manuscript Document Signed by twelve New Haven, Connecticut, Selectmen. Eighteen pages, 8” x 13 ¼”. November 20, 1778. New Haven. The document ...

[AMERICAN REVOLUTION – OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR.]. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1760-1833). Secretary of the Treasury under Washington and Adams; Governor of Conne

Group of 10 original Shaker items, including items owned by one of the last Canterbury Shakers. SISTER BERTHA LILLIAN PHELPS .(1876-1973), the spiritu

1) Color Pencil Sketch of Lloyd George Inscribed, “Lloyd George study from life by Douglas Volk 1919 London. 10” x 14”. Very Fine condition. 2) Blac

Peter Max. SFDC. 6 1/2" x 3 3/4". n.p. n.d. A Canadian first day cover signed by Peter Max in black ink. It is in choice condition.

DONALD “DEKE” SLAYTON. (1924-1993). American astronaut. Slayton became an astronaut in 1959. He was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts. He h

EDWIN EUGENE ALDRIN. (b. 1930). Photograph of Aldrin on the lunar surface Inscribed, “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI.” 10” x 8” matted. Excellent condition. T

WILFRED C. LELAND. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x 3 1/2". Detroit. Sep 7 1920. A "Peoples State Bank" document for the "Lincoln Motor ...

DS. 1pp. 8 1/2” x 11”. n.p. July 6, 1955. A typed “Release Form” signed “Eddie Rickenbacker” granting permission for Guideposts magazine to publish a

14” x 10” ledger containing check #s 2533 to 2895 in “T. Mellon & Sons Bank.” Three checks per a page. Yellow “United States Internal Revenue Do...

Note Number 15,597 for £7.0.8 issued to Solomin Soutice. The note bears his mark, “x,” on verso. Solomon Soutice, a black Revolutionary War so...

Note Number 652 for £11.0.1 3/4 issued to Andrew Abner. The note bears his mark, “x,” on verso. This mark is partially punched out by a circul...

Note Number 3933 for £13.12.6 issued to Bristol Baker. The note bears his mark, “x,” on verso. Bristol Baker, a New Haven slave, served in thr...

Note Number 3952 for £9.9.0 issued to Mr. Prince George. The note is unsigned. Prince George, a resident of Branford, Connecticut, served in th...

Note Number 13189 for £8.19.2 3/4 issued to Thomas Freeman. The note is signed on verso by Freeman, “Thomas Freeman.” Freeman, a resident of ...

Note Number 3387 for £9.8.3 issued to Mr. Andrew Jack. The note is unsigned. Jack, a resident of New Haven, served in the Connecticut Line fr...

Note Number 3388 for £9.8.3 issued to Mr. Andrew Jack The note is signed on verso by Jack, “Andw. Jack.” Andrew Jack, a resident of New Haven...

Note Number 5729 for £8.18.6 issued to Lebbeus Qui. Signed by Qui with his “X” mark. Lebbeus Qui, alternately Quy, was a free black from Norw...

Note Number 5730 for £8.18.6 issued to Lebbeus Qui. Qui has written his mark, “x,” on verso. Lebbeus Qui, alternately Quy, was a free black fr...

Note Number 5731 for £14.11 issued to Lebbeus Qui. Qui has written his mark, “x,” on verso. Lebbeus Qui, alternately Quy, was a free black fro...

Note Number 2457 for £12.18.67 issued to Cesar Sipio. Sipio, identified on verso as “Sesor Sippio,” has written his mark, “x,” on verso. Sipio...

Note Number 3954 for £13.6.8 issued to Jack Little. Little has written his mark, “x,” on verso. Jack Little is listed as a member of the all bl...

FRANCIS FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broadside for Chanfrau’s New National Theatre [Formerly Chatham]” 5 7/

FRANCIS FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broadside for Chanfrau’s New National Theatre [Formerly Chatham]” 5 7/

FRANCIS FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broadside for Chanfrau’s New National Theatre [Formerly Chatham]” 6” x

FRANCIS FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broadside for Chanfrau’s New National Theatre [Formerly Chatham]” 6” x

FRANCIS “FRANK” CHANFRAU (1824-1884) American actor and theater manager. Printed Broaside for "Chanfrau's New National Theatre" 5 3/4&...