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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 303:Gen. Joseph Stilwell Signed Portrait303 - Lot 303:Gen. Joseph Stilwell Signed Portrait
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Signed Original Artwork</b> <b>(WORLD WAR II), GENERAL JOSEPH W. STILWELL.</b> ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 304: Gen. John Pershing Signed Protrait304 - Lot 304: Gen. John Pershing Signed Protrait
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Signed Original Artwork</b> <b>(WORLD WAR II), GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING.</b> P...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 305: Adm. Ernest King Signed Portrait305 - Lot 305: Adm. Ernest King Signed Portrait
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Signed Original Artwork</b> <b>(WORLD WAR II), ERNEST J. KING.</b> Pencil and ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 306: Signed Photo of A-Bomb Crew306 - Lot 306: Signed Photo of A-Bomb Crew
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>They Dropped The A-Bomb</b> <b>(WORLD WAR II - ENOLA GAY).</b> The pilot, bomb...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Lot 307: Signed Photo of A-Bomb Crew307 - Lot 307: Signed Photo of A-Bomb Crew
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>(WORLD WAR II - ENOLA GAY).</b> Pilot Paul Tibbets and bombardier Thomas W. Ferebee of the b...
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Lot 308: Signed Poem by A-Bomb Crew308 - Lot 308: Signed Poem by A-Bomb Crew
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>(WORLD WAR II - ENOLA GAY). </b> Printed poem about the 509th First Atomic Air Force on whic...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 309: Orville Wright Signed Check309 - Lot 309: Orville Wright Signed Check
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>'Orville Wright' Check</b> <b>ORVILLE WRIGHT, American Flight Pioneer.</b&...
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Estimate : 650.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Lot 310: Orville Wright Signed Cover 1938310 - Lot 310: Orville Wright Signed Cover 1938
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>'Orville Wright' Signed Cover for the 20th Anniversary of National Air Mail Week !</b>...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Lot 311: Brigham Young Signed Check 1872311 - Lot 311: Brigham Young Signed Check 1872
Early American
<b>Autographs</b><hr><b>Rare 'Brigham Young' Signed Check </b> <b>BRIGHAM YOUNG.</b> Check Si...
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,200.00
 
 
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Lot 312: 1764 Almanack by N. Ames312 - Lot 312: 1764 Almanack by N. Ames
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1764 'An Astronomical DIARY; Or, ALMANACK...' by Nathaniel Ames, About Fine.</b>...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Lot 313: 1792 Almanack313 - Lot 313: 1792 Almanack
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1792, Anonymous Almanack, About Fine.</b> 7' x 4.25,' 20 pages, missing the fro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot 314: 1789-83 Five Almanacks314 - Lot 314: 1789-83 Five Almanacks
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Solar Eclipse! Five Almanacks by Nathanael Low</b> <b>1789-1793, A bound volum...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Lot 315: c. 1775, Colonial Era Naval Button315 - Lot 315: c. 1775, Colonial Era Naval Button
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Exceptional Colonial Naval Button</b> <b>c. 1775, Colonial Era Naval Button, si...
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Estimate : 375.00 - 575.00
 
 
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Lot 316: Colonial New York Tax Stamp316 - Lot 316: Colonial New York Tax Stamp
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Rare, Colonial New York Tax Stamp</b> <b>25 Cents New York Embossed Revenue Sta...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Lot 317: Treasury-Office Certificate 1790317 - Lot 317: Treasury-Office Certificate 1790
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Treasury-Office Currency Tranfer Certificate</b> <b>CT, February 22, 1790, Trea...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 318: 1800 Ship's Crew Agreement318 - Lot 318: 1800 Ship's Crew Agreement
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>1800 ShipÕs Crew Agreement 'An Act for the Government and Regulation Of Seamen in th...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Lot 319: Colonial Era Powder Horn319 - Lot 319: Colonial Era Powder Horn
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Colonial Era Powder Horn, Fine.</b> This 14' long raised end nippled power horn, is...
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Estimate : 275.00 - 375.00
 
 
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Lot 320: 1700s American Priming Horn320 - Lot 320: 1700s American Priming Horn
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>18th-Century American Carved Spout Priming Horn, Choice Very Fine.</b> 6.75' curved...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 321: Colonial Era Powder Horn321 - Lot 321: Colonial Era Powder Horn
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>Colonial Era Powder Horn, Very Fine.</b> This horn is 6.75Õ long. The inside of t...
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Lot 322: c. 1740,36 Instructive Cards,French322 - Lot 322: c. 1740,36 Instructive Cards,French
Early American
<b>Colonial America</b><hr><b>18th Century French Instructive Cards Biblical and Royal Figures</b> <b>c. 174...
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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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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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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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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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Lot 343: 1780 Phila. Revolutionary War Bond343 - Lot 343: 1780 Phila. Revolutionary War Bond
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1780 Philadelphia County, PA., Revolutionary War Bond</b> <b>August 18, 1780...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Lot 344: 1782, Receipt for Continental Tax344 - Lot 344: 1782, Receipt for Continental Tax
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>March 17, 1782, Receipt for 'Continental Tax,' Very Choice Extremely Fine.</b>...
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Lot 345: Ornate Carved Colonial Powder Horn345 - Lot 345: Ornate Carved Colonial Powder Horn
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>Highly Ornate Carved Colonial Powder Horn</b> <b>c. 1770, Highly Ornate, Car...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Lot 346: Revolutionary Era Dug Mattock Tool346 - Lot 346: Revolutionary Era Dug Mattock Tool
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>Revolutionary Era Dug Mattock Tool, Fine.</b> 9.5' long, with wide flat iron hoe...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Lot 347: December 3, 1779 Newspaper, Mass.347 - Lot 347: December 3, 1779 Newspaper, Mass.
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>John Paul Jones and the 'Serapis'</b> <b>December 3, 1779 Newspaper,...
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Lot 348: 1782 Print: LORD VISCOUNT HOWE348 - Lot 348: 1782 Print: LORD VISCOUNT HOWE
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1782 Print: 'LORD VISCOUNT HOWE,' Published by I. Fielding, J. Sewell, and I. Debre...
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Lot 349: 1786 Print: CHARLES EARL CORNWALLIS349 - Lot 349: 1786 Print: CHARLES EARL CORNWALLIS
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1786 Print: 'CHARLES EARL CORNWALLIS,' from an Original Drawing by T. Prattent, Pub...
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Lot 350: 1795 Print: RICHARD EARL HOWE350 - Lot 350: 1795 Print: RICHARD EARL HOWE
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>1795 Print: 'RICHARD EARL HOWE,' Published by J. Sewell, London, England, Very Fine...
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Estimate : 125.00 - 225.00
 
 
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Lot 351: c. 1775 Iron Trench Pikehead351 - Lot 351: c. 1775 Iron Trench Pikehead
Early American
<b>American Revolution</b><hr><b>Revolutionary War Era Iron Trench Pikehead</b> <b>c. 1775 Revolutionary War ...
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Estimate : 375.00 - 475.00
 
 
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Lot 352: 5 vol set LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON352 - Lot 352: 5 vol set LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
Early American
<b>Washington Related</b><hr><b>Complete Five Volume Set: 'The Life of George Washington' with Atlas Maps</b> ...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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