Nine Centuries Of Historical Documents

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Original Historical Documents, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Autographs, Letters, Newspapers, Photographs, Ephemera, Coins, Postal History, and more. 20 Subjects include: Americana, Aviation, Black History, Colonial, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Jazz, Maps & Atlases, Medieval & Religion, Naval & Military, Numismatics, Old Letters, Presidents & Politics, Transportation, World Wars I & II ... and more.
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From Slavery to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."1028 - From Slavery to "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
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Varied assortment of black Americana, suitable for display: Lithograph captioned "The Negro," judged c. 1850-60, 4 1/2 x 6 3/4, showing a ...
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 110.00
 
 
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Slavery Continues - in Puerto Rico.1029 - Slavery Continues - in Puerto Rico.
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"Registro de esclavos" (registration for slaves), the person listed as "property" on "island of Puerto-Rico," c. 1870....
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Slaves Seized by the High Sheriff.1030 - Slaves Seized by the High Sheriff.
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Large partly-printed writ of High Sheriff Samuel Whitaker, Wake County, N.C., July 26, 1821, 12 1/4 x 16. Seizing Raleigh property - including "...
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A Buffalo Soldier, back from the Philippines.1031 - A Buffalo Soldier, back from the Philippines.
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Partly printed discharge of black Spanish-American War Pvt. Frank Allen, Troop H, of the celebrated black 9th Cavalry - the Buffalo Soldiers - which h
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Lincoln's Rules of War: "To return such a person into slavery would amount to enslaving a free perso1032 - Lincoln's Rules of War: "To return such a person into slavery would amount to enslaving a free perso
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Printed Union General Orders, War Dept., Washington, Apr. 24, 1863, 4 3/4 x 7 1/4, 26 pp., sewn. "Instructions for the Government of Armies of ...
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"I am very pleased with the condition I find the Klan in."1033 - "I am very pleased with the condition I find the Klan in."
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Five letters (two retained carbons) on letterhead "Knights and Women of the Ku Klux Klan Inc.," Hermitage Farm, Canastota, N.Y., with rubb...
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"What Refugees should be sent North...."1034 - "What Refugees should be sent North...."
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Contemporary clerical copy of letter from H.Q., District of Natchez (Miss.), Feb. 24, 1865, from Brig. Gen. J.W. Davidson, to Surgeon in Charge F.V. D
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"The effect of Lincoln's proclamation upon our slaves...."1035 - "The effect of Lincoln's proclamation upon our slaves...."
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Splendid, lengthy letter of former Gov. of Virginia John Rutherfoord (note unusual spelling), discussing reuniting husband and wife slaves, fear that
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Superlatively Rare Antebellum Atlas with Original Color - The Pioneering Work of the Father of the A1101 - Superlatively Rare Antebellum Atlas with Original Color - The Pioneering Work of the Father of the A
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Significant milestone in both cartography and American economic development, The Popular American Atlas or General Guide to Geography, Chronology, Com
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Start Price : 1,900.00 | Estimate : 3,800.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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The Thirteen Colonies at the Door of Revolution.1102 - The Thirteen Colonies at the Door of Revolution.
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Lovely map showing America as it was in the decade leading up to revolution: "A Map of North America by J. Palairet with Considerable Alteratio...
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Start Price : 475.00 | Estimate : 950.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Marshall's "Life of Washington."1103 - Marshall's "Life of Washington."
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Five-volume set of the quintessential work, The Life of George Washington...Compiled under the Inspection of The Hon. Bushrod Washington, From Origina
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Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,900.00
 
 
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Excessively Rare Atlas - by America's First Stationer.1104 - Excessively Rare Atlas - by America's First Stationer.
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A landmark work in cartography - and American publishing, A General Atlas containing distinct Maps Of all the known Countries in the World..., publish
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Start Price : 3,750.00 | Estimate : 7,500.00 - 11,000.00
 
 
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A Complete, Boxed Set of Remarkably Detailed City Maps.1105 - A Complete, Boxed Set of Remarkably Detailed City Maps.
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Charming set of six oversize, folding Parisian maps, in original box, 1841, a tour de force of the cartographers' and printers' art in preci...
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
 
 
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The Year of Spindletop -A 1901.1106 - The Year of Spindletop -A 1901.
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Two pamphlets: Bulletin(s) of the U.S. Geological Survey, Dept. of the Interior, No. 184. Washington: 1901, 5 1/2 x 9 1/4, (68) pp. "Oil and Ga...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
Sold to markcreasy for (90.00 + 18.45BP) = 108.45
 
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2,600 Pages of Map Reference.1107 - 2,600 Pages of Map Reference.
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Group of antique map reference works: Antique Maps, Sea Charts, City Views, Celestial Charts & Battle Plans - Price Record & Handbook, 1991 ...
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Start Price : 32.00 | Estimate : 65.00 - 90.00
 
 
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1809 Half Cent.1201 - 1809 Half Cent.
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Rotated dies. 2013 ANACS AU 50. Obverse with notably sophisticated, uniform mahogany tone, with smooth surfaces and reflective devices. Closeup color
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Start Price : 137.00 | Estimate : 275.00 - 325.00
 
 
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1793 Cent.1202 - 1793 Cent.
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2013 ANACS F 12 details. "Corroded." Flowing Hair, Wreath, Lettered Edge. S-11C. R3. Warm caramel toning, with chocolate overtones on reve...
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Start Price : 1,700.00 | Estimate : 3,400.00 - 4,400.00
 
 
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1798 Cent.1203 - 1798 Cent.
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2012 ANACS VF 20 details. Corroded; tooled. Style 2 hair, extra curl near shoulder. Deep warm mahogany, with hint of olive. Granularity and some pockm
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 490.00
 
 
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1853 Cent.1204 - 1853 Cent.
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2013 ANACS MS 65 Brown. N-25. A strikingly pretty example, with warm cinnamon devices and cartwheeling sunset orange fields. An enormously pleasurable
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Start Price : 187.00 | Estimate : 375.00 - 425.00
 
 
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1857 Cent, Flying Eagle.1205 - 1857 Cent, Flying Eagle.
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2012 ANACS AU 50 details. Corroded, judged superficial metallurgical pocket toning; not dug. Medallic-bronze patination with crisp brushstrokes of dar
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 180.00
 
 
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