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<P>Early American History Auctions, Inc. announces its June 2003 Mail Bid Sale, consisting of 1,601 lots of Autographs, Coins, Currency, Civil War Material, Prints, Maps, and other Authentic, Historic Americana. <P>AUTOGRAPHS: Highlights of the Autograph section include a 1774 order from Cadwallader Colden, the Royal Lieutenant Governor of New York, to provide money to quarter British troops in private dwellings (a major grievance leading to the American Revolution). <P>Highlighting the section of Washington-related items is a complete five-volume, 1804-1807 set of John Marshall's "The Life of George Washington" (including the rare atlas) (Est. $4,000-$6,000). <P>COINS AND CURRENCY: Highlights of the Colonial and Continental Currency section include a remarkable 1766 Georgia ÒSavannah Court-HouseÓ £1 note (Est. $5,000-$6,000), an exceedingly rare Massachusetts $1 1776 ÒSword In HandÓ issue (Est. $9,500-$12,500); one of the finest known Vermont notes, an Extremely Fine 2s6d of February 1781 (Est $18,000-$24,000); and an extremely rare Anderson ÒVermont-1Ó Treasury Office Note (Est $10,000-$12,000). <P>Topping the Obsolete Currency section is an incredible and perhaps unique full color $2 Specimen Note from The Old Colony Bank of Plymouth (Est. $3,500-$4,500) <P>U.S. COINAGE: A number of important United States Coins will be offered, including an impressive 1851 Augustus Humbert, United States Assayer $50 ÒSlug,Ó .880 Thousand, in About Uncirculated-50 (Est. $15,000-$18,000). <P>In the Western Americana section, top billing goes to an 1882 Cabinet Card of Jesse JamesÕ Corpse by James W. Graham (Est. $4,500-$5,500). <P>Additionally, there are sections of Encased Postage, Posters, Newspapers, Political Ephemera, Judaica, Guns and Edged Weapons, Fossils and Cultural Artifacts, Antique Maps and more--some sixty-five major areas of Historic Collectibles.
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Lot 323: c. 1780 Pewter Spoon323 - Lot 323: c. 1780 Pewter Spoon
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>c. 1780 Pewter Spoon, Choice Very Fine.</b> 8.25' long, complete and intact except ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Lot 324: c.1770 Iron Lamp and Candleholder324 - Lot 324: c.1770 Iron Lamp and Candleholder
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Handforged Iron Lamp and Candleholder</b> <b>c. 1770 (18th Century), Handforged...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 325:c.1800, 4 Bladed Steel Medical Fleam325 - Lot 325:c.1800, 4 Bladed Steel Medical Fleam
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>c. 1800, Four-Bladed Steel Medical Fleam, 3.75' long, Very Fine. </b> This three-b...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 326: Rare William Hogarth Engraving326 - Lot 326: Rare William Hogarth Engraving
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Rare William Hogarth Engraving</b> <b>February 24, 1755 Print: 'AN ELECTION...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Lot 327: William Hogarth Etching, 1763327 - Lot 327: William Hogarth Etching, 1763
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>William Hogarth Etching of John Wilkes</b> <b>William Hogarth Etching of John W...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Lot 328: 1785 Print by J. Sewell328 - Lot 328: 1785 Print by J. Sewell
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1785 Print: 'JEAN PIERRE BLANCHARD,' By J. Sewell, London, England, Choice Very Fine.&...
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Lot 329: 1793 Print by J. Conde329 - Lot 329: 1793 Print by J. Conde
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1793 Print: 'SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS... President of the Royal Academy,' Published by J. S...
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Lot 330: Colonial Era Oval Snuffbox330 - Lot 330: Colonial Era Oval Snuffbox
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Colonial Era Oval Snuffbox with Hinged Lid, Choice Very Fine.</b> 3.2' x 2' fla...
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Estimate : 275.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Lot 331: Black Lacquered Snuffbox331 - Lot 331: Black Lacquered Snuffbox
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Black Lacquered Snuffbox with Print: 'LE BON DIABLE,' Choice Very Fine.</b> 3.5...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot 332: c.1690, English Hunting Sword332 - Lot 332: c.1690, English Hunting Sword
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Early Hunting Sword Used Throughout the American Colonies</b> <b>c.1690, Englis...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot 333: c.1690-1730, French Infantry Hanger333 - Lot 333: c.1690-1730, French Infantry Hanger
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Sword Carried by French Grenadiers</b> <b>c.1690-1730, French Infantry Hanger, ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 334: c. 1730-1750, English Hunting Sword334 - Lot 334: c. 1730-1750, English Hunting Sword
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Unusual Hunting Sword with Saw-back Edge</b> <b>c. 1730-1750, English Hunting S...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 335: 1747 Dated British Infantry Hanger335 - Lot 335: 1747 Dated British Infantry Hanger
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Choice Dated British Infantry Hanger</b> <b>'1747' DATED, BRITISH INFAN...
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Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 336: c. 1760, Early Colonial Era Axehead336 - Lot 336: c. 1760, Early Colonial Era Axehead
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>c. 1760, Early Colonial Era Hammer Pole Axehead, Choice Very Fine.</b> This interesting...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 337: Original NY Assembly Minutes, 1780337 - Lot 337: Original NY Assembly Minutes, 1780
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>Assuring ClintonÕs Troops That They Are Valued and Will Be Compensated.</b> &...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Lot 338: 1777 Watson's Connecticut Almanack338 - Lot 338: 1777 Watson's Connecticut Almanack
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1777 WatsonÕs 'Connecticut Almanack,' Fine.</b> 6.5' x 4,' 22 p...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Lot 339: Early Naval Song Book - War of 1812339 - Lot 339: Early Naval Song Book - War of 1812
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>Wonderful Early Naval Song Book</b> <b>Revolutionary War to War of 1812, SEL...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 340: American Archives for 1776 340 - Lot 340: American Archives for 1776
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>'American Archives' for 1776 by Peter Force</b> <b>1848, 'Americ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 341: 1758 British Shilling, Saratoga NY341 - Lot 341: 1758 British Shilling, Saratoga NY
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1758 British Shilling found near the Saratoga Battlefield near Schuylerville, NY, Fine or b...
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Lot 342: 1777 Mass. Treasury Receipt342 - Lot 342: 1777 Mass. Treasury Receipt
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>December 1, 1777, State of Massachusetts Bay, Treasury Receipt, Very Fine.</b> Due t...
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Estimate : 425.00 - 525.00
 
 
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