NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2003 Nov 11 @ 12:00UTC-5 : EST/CDT
<b>641. PAYING TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN UNION OFFICER</b> A poignant group of two war-date poems, four post-war letters, and a military biography of Captain Ira Kelton, CO. D, 21st Mass. Vol. who died after losing his leg to amputation after being wounded at the battle of Chantilly. Following his death, these two 8vo., manuscript poems, totaling 2pp., were sung at his funeral. The first poem most certainly would have made his friends and family weep, in part: <i>"...Firmly grasped thy sword in hand. Freely, in the front of battle perished for the father-land...tear drops...shall bathe thy grave like rain...over the youthful hero slain...in the earth's cold brown now...</i>". The second, which would have stirred up feelings of patriotism and honor, reads in small part: <i>"...Rest! Honored patriot, thy labors are over amid scenes of fierce conflict...most nobly and freely thy life has been given...thy love for thy country was stronger than life...</i>". Minor stains, else very good. Along with a 3pp. 4to., circa 1890 manuscript record of Kelton's biography giving good detail of his military career, wounding, and demise, in small part: <i>"...Ira Judson Kelton was born in Warwick, Mass...enlist[ed] in Co. C, 3rd Batt. [Mass.] Rifles, as private, under Capt. Knowlton...he was soon appointed...sergeant...Kelton was discharged...he immediately...interested himself in recruiting...the 21st Mass., enlisting himself and drilling recruits, acting as adjutant...[on] May 17...he was promoted to Captain. His regiment joined Gen. Burnsides expedition to Newberne, N. C. he was engaged in the battles of Roanoke, Newberne, Camden, and the Second Bull Run...his regiment was...ordered...to join the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Reno...in the battle of Chantilly, Kelton was wounded twice in the knee and taken prisoner...his leg was amputated by rebel surgeons. He was immediately paroled. He was removed in an ambulance...to Seminary Hospital, Georgetown, where he arrived Sept. 8, worn by suffering...he received the best of care...and he died Sept. 21, 1862...the country lost one of its heroes...his remains we buried in Grove Cemetery, one of the first to be decorated on Memorial Day...</i>". Very good. Plus four 4to., post-war letters, totaling 11pp., by one of Kelton's comrades George Bascom, from Holden, Mass., ca. 1890-1894 to Kelton's sister concerning various ways their GAR post was hoping to pay tribute to the fallen hero. With one transmittal envelope to his sister. Slight toning, otherwise very good.<b>$250-350</b>
Auction Location:
United States
Please note that lots purchased are subject to sales taxes where applicable unless a resale number is filed with us prior to the auction.
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Shipment is made via United Parcel Service unless otherwise
instructed. Handling, shipping and insurance charges will be added to the invoice.
Payment Details:
Money Order / Cashiers Check
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
<p>1.) This Auction is conducted under the laws of the State of Connecticut.
<p>2.) This auction will be held in two parts. Part I (Lots 1-422) will begin at 1:00 PM Eastern Time on Sunday, November 9, 2003. Part II (Lots 500-1457) will begin at Noon Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 11, 2003. However, you may bid at any time prior to the sale dates.
<p>3.) There is a 17 1/2% Buyer's Premium charged on the final hammer price of each lot.
<p>4.) The Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid for any reason.
<p>5.) The Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot for any reason.
<p>6.) In the event of duplicate high bids, the earliest bid received will be the winner.
<p>7.) Some lots may carry a reserve beneath which the item will not be sold.
<p>8.) Detailed descriptions of lots and photocopies are available upon request.
<p>9.) Illustrations of lots in this catalog and our web site may have had size and/or contrast modifications for display purposes.
<p>10.) Estimated selling prices are for your guidance only. Actual selling prices may be higher or lower than the estimate indicated.
<p>11.) The placing of a bid legally binds the bidder to purchase the lot at or below the bid placed, plus buyer's premium (see item 3). Bids may not be retracted without our approval. Please think before you bid! You are legally bound once you bid.
<p>12.) Absentee Bidding. All bidding is undertaken in a competitive manner. The winning bid will always be one bidding increment over the second highest bid. The minimum acceptable bid for any lot is one-half of the low estimate given in the item description or $15.00, whichever is greater. Bidders may call us at 203-622-8444 at any time to check the status of their bids. Absentee bids are accepted up to one hour before the start of the auction. Live bidding: Bids entered during the course of the sale by bidders on the floor, on the phone, or live on the internet will be taken at the amount bid.
<p>13.) Payment is expected immediately upon, (but not before) receipt of invoice. Payments may be made via mail, phone, fax, in person, or online at alexautographs.com (click on Make Payment link). We also accept PayPal payments, payable to sales@alexautographs.com All accounts are payable to Alexander Autographs, Inc. Payment must be made in U.S. funds. Wire transfer details are available upon request. Please note that lots purchased are subject to sales taxes where applicable unless a resale number is filed with us prior to the auction. Invoices not paid within thirty days of the date of invoice will incur a 1.5% per month late payment fee.
<p>14.) Shipment is made via United Parcel Service unless otherwise instructed. Handling, shipping and insurance charges will be added to the invoice.
<p>15.) All material in this sale is guaranteed genuine (unless otherwise stated) to the original buyer. Any item sold which is determined to be not authentic by two independent authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale may be returned by the original buyer at any time for an immediate refund of the purchase price (only).
<p>16.) Items may also be returned if the catalog description differs significantly from the item¹s actual condition; such returns must be made within three (3) days of purchaser's receipt of the lot(s). All returned lots must be in the same condition as shipped. All items are in very good condition unless stated otherwise. Items housed in frames have not been examined outside of the frame. Lots which bear defects or damage not visible because of framing will not be subject to return.
<p>17.) The placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance of the preceding terms and conditions of sale as well as well as the Bidding Procedure guidelines posted in this catalog. AUCTION RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 13, 2003.