August 28, 2010 Auction Catalog by Early American

Mail Bid & Internet Auction

August 28, 2010

Autographs ♦ Coins ♦ Currency ♦ Americana

Lot 286: c. 1820-30, Miniature Hand-painted, Oval Portrait of General George Washington, apparently on thin Ivory Lots 963-966: “Discovery” Set of Four George Washington Inaugural Buttons

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Ramblings The “PAWN STARS” Experience The popular press has anointed a new “Top Rated” show to hit the airwaves. Now in its third season, the History Channel’s most highly rated show continues to be Pawn Stars, with an average of Six Million households tuning in each week! Yes, I am the “Dana” who is their Early American History Expert for consultation. I became involved with this show about two years ago and have filmed over a dozen episodes to date. Just this morning I was contacted by the production company that there are some new items in need of my expert services, so off I’ll go next week to meet with Rick, Cory, Chumley, and of course Richard (the old man). To this show’s credit, I have been able to help bring the world some bits of knowledge on collecting to a vast number of interested people both here and abroad.

Some of the various historical collectibles I have reviewed at the Pawn Shop for Rick and company to date include, several Colonial Currency Notes, an Andrew Jackson Signed Document (consigned into this auction), a George Washington Funeral “Urn” Medal and several “GW” Inaugural Buttons, a Paul Revere made and Hallmarked Spoon, an early Map of Colonial Boston, and much more. Well... I guess you’ll have to tune in to catch them all. As a result of my appearances, we have had some truly wonderful items consigned into our auctions. In this sale, the four remarkable George Washington Inaugural Buttons on our cover, and others came to be consigned from viewers having like items to ones “as seen on TV.” Every day I receive new, fresh contacts and the constant repeats of prior Pawn Stars episodes helps to keep history alive! Did you know that Early American History Auctions has created and greatly expanded our ONLINE HISTORY STORE? Each week or so, we have been adding new items and emailing “update” notices. At this time, there are about 2,000 items for immediate sale. Please “Bookmark” our website and sign up for our email notices at: www.EarlyAmerican.com.

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Mail & Internet Auction • Absentee Bids Closing: Saturday • August 28, 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Autographs...................................................................................................................1-182 Colonial America ....................................................................................................183-219 American Revolution...............................................................................................220-284 Washington Related.................................................................................................285-307 Post Revolutionary War to Civil War . ..................................................................308-366 Civil War..................................................................................................................367-416 Lincoln Related........................................................................................................417-431 Black History & Slavery..........................................................................................432-472 Decorative Arts: Paintings, Prints, Glass & Textiles...............................................473-508 Posters, Political, Silk Ribbons & Historic Flags....................................................509-562 Americana & Western Americana...........................................................................563-604 Fossils, Meteorites and Cultural Artifacts...............................................................605-626 Historic Guns, Swords & Weaponry......................................................................627-635 Historic Maps...........................................................................................................636-644 Continental & Colonial Currency, Lottery Tickets & Fiscal Paper................. 645-839 Encased Postage Stamps & Stamps..................................................................... 840-858 Fractional Currency, Obsolete Currency & Miscellaneous Currency.............. 859-919 Colonial & Washington Coinage........................................................................ 920-956 Medals & Indian Peace Medals and Tokens...................................................... 957-1045 Ancient Coins, World Coinage & Miscellaneous Coinage Related............... 1046-1061

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1. General Terms. All Bidder(s) at the Auction acknowledge and agree that the following General Terms shall apply at all times to the conduct of the Auction: a.

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The Auction is by public mail/phone/email/internet/and/or fax. Absentee Bid Closing Date: August 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. PST. Absentee Bids will be executed over ArtFact.comTM on Sunday, August 29, 2010, beginning at 9:00 a.m. PST. The Auction is conducted in accordance with the regulations of the State of California and the City of San Diego. Any Bid in the Auction automatically constitutes acceptance by the Bidder, and is deemed to incorporate by reference these General Terms and Conditions. A Purchaser’s Premium of eighteen percent (18%) on each individual Lot will be automatically added to all purchase(s) made by successful Bidder(s); (or twenty-one percent (21%) of the “Hammer Price” if a given Bid is placed through “ArtFact. com”) it being understood that EAHA may waive such fee for reacquisition(s) by Consignor(s). The Consignor(s) may Bid and purchase Lot(s) in the Auction and Consignor(s) that Bid(s) on his/hers/its own Lot(s) in the Auction may pay a different fee than the Purchaser’s Premium charged to all other(s). If the Consignor shall re-purchase a Lot that is either returned to the Consignor or otherwise dealt with or disposed of in accordance with the Consignor’s direction, EAHA reserves the right to make appropriate adjustments. EAHA reserves the right to include in the Auction its own Merchandise and have direct or indirect interests in any of the Lot(s) offered for sale in the Auction. EAHA may bid for its own account on any given Lot(s) at the Auction. EAHA may have information about any given Lot(s) that may not be publicly available, and reserves the right to use such information without making disclosure in the Catalog. All Lot(s) may, at EAHA’s sole discretion, carry a Reserve. All Lot(s) will be sold to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer. If any dispute arises of and concerning a given Bid at the Auction, the Auctioneer’s decision shall be considered absolute and final. No “Unlimited” or “Buy” Bid(s) will be accepted by the Auctioneer at the Auction. Any announcements made on the day of the Auction shall take precedence over any terms that may be contained in the Catalog and/or other announcements and/or documentation. The Auctioneer reserves the right, without recourse from any Bidder or Consignor, to postpone or delay the Auction, for a reasonable period of time, due to any significant event which, in the sole judgement of the Auctioneer, makes it inadvisable to hold the Auction as scheduled.

2. The Bidding Process. All Bidder(s) in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: a.

The Auctioneer may open or accept a Bid on any Lot by placing a Bid on behalf of the Consignor. b. The Auction Date printed on the Catalog cover is the last day that bids are accepted through any means, EXCEPT for those bidding through ArtFact.com who are permitted to continue bidding until each Lot is closed on the day following. c. The Auctioneer, at his sole and exclusive discretion, may accept or decline a given Bid, and/or challenge any Bid or any increment thereof. d. Bids below the Low Estimate, which includes any requested increase(s), will not be reduced. e. Bids below sixty percent (60%) of Low Estimate are considered frivolous and will not be accepted. f. In the event of a tie, the Lot will be awarded to the bid with the earliest postmark. g. All Bid(s) must be for an entire Lot; it being understood that each Lot constitutes a separate sale. h. No Lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auctioneer, and Lot(s) will be sold in their numbered sequence unless the Auctioneer directs otherwise. i. All Merchandise shall be sold in separate Lot(s) to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer in his sole and exclusive discretion. j. If a Lot is awarded to the wrong Bidder due to an administrative error, the highest Bidder will prevail. All Bidders agree to post-Auction corrections without protest or negative feedback. k. The Auctioneer shall have the right, at his sole and exclusive discretion, to adjudicate all bidding disputes and shall have the right, to rescind the acceptance of any Bid and/or place a given Lot(s) for re-Auction. l. The Auctioneer’s decision on all Bid disputes shall be deemed to be binding and final. m. If there should be any Material Error in descriptions contained in the Catalog creating a Significant difference from the value paid, a given Lot may be returned by a successful Bidder for Review, but only if prompt written notice is first received by EAHA not later than seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of the Lot(s) by the Bidder; it being understood that any such Lot(s) must be received by EAHA no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the Auction Date and be in the same condition, in their original, sealed Holders, as when the Lot(s) were first delivered to the Bidder; it being further understood that late remittance(s) constitute just cause by EAHA to revoke any return privilege(s) otherwise available. n. Any Lot returned for Review will be at the sole expense of the Buyer, as well as the return expense should the claim be rejected. o. EAHA shall not be responsible for any errors in the bidding process, and the Bidder assumes full responsibility to ensure the Bid on a given Lot is correct. Bidders using eBay acknowledge that due to the bidding process and speed of auctioneer it is possible to be awarded a lot in error. Instances of “awarding” a lot due to missing a bid or some other error may cause an eBay bidder to have their winning bid rescinded by the auctioneer. In such instance, the eBay bidder will be notified of the error and agrees that no further protest, or negative feedback will result on their behalf. p. The Auctioneer shall timely announce the Hammer Price for each Lot sold at the Auction. q. EAHA reserves the right to withdraw any Lot(s) prior to the Hammer Price being accepted by the Auctioneer. r. N o B i d d e r s h a l l h a v e a r i g h t t o c l a i m a n y s p e c i a l or consequential damages from EAH A for any reason whatsoever.

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3. Bidder Registration Required. All Bidder(s) in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: a. b.

It/he/she duly registered to Bid at the Auction having fully completed and transmitted to EAHA the necessary Auction Bid form(s). The invoice describing a given Lot by number shall include the Merchandise described in the Catalog by the Cataloguer.

4. Prices, Payment and Delivery. All Bidder(s) in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: a.

All payment(s) for Merchandise shall be made by check, money order, cashier’s check, bank wire, credit card or in cash (U.S. currency only); Bidder(s) who have not established credit with EAHA must first furnish satisfactory credit references to EAHA and/or deposit at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their total Bid(s) for that Auction, or such other amount(s) as EAHA may, in its sole and absolute discretion, require before such Bid(s) will be accepted; it being understood that deposit(s) submitted will be applied to purchases and any remaining deposit(s) will be refunded upon clearance of funds. b. A two percent (2%) Purchaser’s Premium Discount will be granted on purchases paid by cash, check or money order. c. California Sales Tax of 8.25% will be added to California residents; San Diego County residents add 8.75%. d. Payment shall be due immediately upon receipt of notification and payment is deemed delinquent, and in default if not made in good funds in full within fourteen (14) days of the Auction Date. e. On cash transaction(s) exceeding Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000), a Treasury Form 8300 must be filed. f. Lot(s) will not be shipped before all funds are fully received by EAHA. g. EAHA reserves the right to extend credit and impose periodic charges on any accounts past due. h. The Bidder agrees to report to EAHA any damage or breakage that occurs to Merchandise in the original Holder and packaging during shipment within 3 days of receipt of package. The original packaging MUST be saved, complete and intact, as required by the insuring company. Failure to meet either of these requirements will release EAHA of any further liability or payment for such damages. i. Successful Bidder(s) agree to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by EAHA to collect on any past due account(s). j. Bid(s) will not be accepted from any individual(s) under the age of eighteen (18) years old without a parent or guardian’s written consent and express acceptance of these General Terms and Conditions. k. If a corporation is the Bidder, the authorized corporate representative must provide EAHA, at the time of registration, with proof in the form of a legal document acceptable to EAHA confirming the representative’s express authority to Bid in the Auction for and on behalf of the corporation. l. A shipping and handling charge will be added to each invoice to adequately package, ship and fully insure Merchandise. Bidder may request that EAHA increase the insured value of the purchased Merchandise above the successful Bid price for the Merchandise purchased at Auction by making a special arrangements in writing with EAHA, prior to shipment. m. All Auction Lot Holders are for short term use and should be changed by the new buyer for proper long term storage.

5. Financial Responsibility. All Bidder(s) in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that:

In the event a successful Bidder fails to make payment when due, EAHA reserves the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to rescind the sale or to resell the Lot(s) in a commercially reasonable manner (which may include a public or private sale); it being understood that the Bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale, together with any incidental costs of sale, attorney’s fees and costs, costs of the Cataloguer and any other reasonable charge(s). b. EAHA shall have the right to offset any sums due to EAHA, and to make such offset(s) from any past, current, or future consignment(s), or purchase(s) that are in the possession or control of EAHA. c. EAHA shall automatically have a security interest to secure any indebtedness due by a successful Bidder(s); it being understood that the Bidder consents to granting EAHA the right to file a Uniform Commercial Code “Financing Statement” to secure EAHA’s financial interest. d. If a given invoice submitted to the successful Bidder by EAHA is not paid for in full when due per the invoice terms, the unpaid balance shall accrue penalty interest at the rate of one-and-one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month until fully paid; it being understood that in such event the penalty interest rate shall exceed the interest permitted by law. e. Bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and collection costs incurred by EAHA in attempting to collect past due invoice(s). f. If the successful Bidder for a given Lot(s) consists of one or more person(s) or entit(ies), each shall be jointly and severally liable to EAHA for any payment(s) due for Merchandise purchased.

6. Guarantees of Authenticity.

Unless otherwise indicated in the Catalog, the Merchandise offered for sale at the

Auction shall be guaranteed by EAHA to be authentic and as described in the Catalog; it being understood that SUCH GUARANTEE SHALL BE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS ONLY FOLLOWING the Auction Date; it being further understood that after thirty (30) calendar days, no purchased Merchandise can be returned by a successful Bidder(s) under any circumstances; it being further understood that this limited guarantee is extended only to the original Purchaser of record, and to be effective requires the timely presentation of the original sales invoice as well as verification that the item of Merchandise is in the same exact condition as when originally sold. After thirty (30) calendar days, should any claim regarding authenticity of the Merchandise arise, at the sole discretion of EAHA, EAHA may elect to assign any rights it has against the original Consignor it may hold. It being understood and agreed that such an assignment, if granted by EAHA, shall not be considered an obligation and EAHA shall be completely removed from any further involvement or responsibility.

7. Descriptions and Grading.

a. Bidder(s) acknowledge that all gradings of coin Merchandise sold in the Auction have been determined by independent grading services, and/or by EAHA; it being understood that the successful Bidder(s) acknowledge that the grading of rare coin(s) and currency is subjective and accordingly may differ among independent grading services and among expert numismatists, and that such grading may have a material effect on the ultimate Auction value of the coin Merchandise. b. EAHA shall not be responsible for the grade(s) assigned by independent grading services, and makes no warranty or representation regarding such grade(s). All third party graded lots are sold “AS IS” and are not returnable. c. Lot description(s) are based solely upon an examination of the coin(s), and are not intended to describe in detail any perceived special characteristics; it being understood that Bidder(s) acknowledge that coin grading and perception(s) are inherently subjective. d. EAHA does not warrant the accuracy of the description(s) and the photograph(s) and the color of photograph(s) contained in the Catalog, and that the Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the actual Merchandise offered for sale may vary in size and/or scale and/or color from any photograph(s) and/or description of the Lot in the Catalog. e. There can be no claim that any verbal description of the Merchandise, provided by EAHA or any employee, varies and/or alters the description contained in the Catalog.

8. Disclaimer and Warranties. All Bidders in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE OR IMPLIED ON ANY LOT IN THE CATALOG, AND NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOT EXCEPT FOR A WARRANTY OF TITLE; IT BEING UNDERSTOOD THAT ALL LOTS OFFERED FOR SALE ARE SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND THAT THE PURCHASER CONSEQUENTLY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERNING AND RELATED TO THE GRADING, QUALITY, DESCRIPTION, CONDITION, AUTHENTICITY, AND PROVENANCE OF A GIVEN LOT.

9. Waiver and Release. All Bidders in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that:

BIDDER EXPRESSLY WAIVES AND RELEASES, AND FOREVER DISCHARGES EAHA FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, RIGHTS, DEMANDS AND CAUSE(S) OF ACTIONS AND SUIT(S), OF WHATEVER KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLAIM(S) BASED UPON AUCTIONEER’S NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER IN LAW OR EQUITY OR WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, WHICH BIDDER MAY CLAIM TO HAVE WITH RESPECT TO AND/OR ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CHALLENGE TO ANY MERCHANDISE PURCHASED AT THE AUCTION, THE AUCTION PROCEDURES, OR THE PURCHASE OF ANY LOT(S); IT BEING THE INTENTION THAT THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS A BAR TO EACH AND EVERY CLAIM, DEMAND, CAUSE OF ACTION AND/OR SUIT OR CONTROVERSY THAT MAY ARISE HEREUNDER OR BE RELATED TO THE AUCTION ALL BIDDER(S) BY SUBMITTING A BID IN THE AUCTION KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OTHERWISE CONFERRED UPON THE BIDDER BY LAW OR BY THE PROVISION(S) OF SECTION 1542 OF THE CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE, WHICH READS IN FULL AS FOLLOWS: “A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”

10. Disputes and Arbitration. All Bidders in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: a.

If a dispute arises concerning ownership of a given Lot that has been Bid upon or concerning proceeds of any sale, EAHA reserves the right to commence a statutory Inter-Pleader or similar proceeding at the expense of the Consignor and successful Bidder and any other applicable party, and in such event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Neither EAHA nor any affiliated or related company shall be responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising out of any failure of these General Terms and Conditions, the Auction or the conduct thereof and in no event shall such liability exceed the Purchase Price, premium, or fees paid. If the Bidder fails to comply with one or more of these General Terms and Conditions, then, in addition to all other remedies which it may have at law or in equity, EAHA may at its sole option either rescind the sale, retaining all payments made by Bidder as liquidated damages; it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative or difficult to compute, or sell a portion or all of the Lot(s) held by EAHA, in a quantity sufficient in the opinion of EAHA to satisfy the indebtedness, plus all accrued charges, and EAHA may sell such portion at an Auction or private sale conducted by EAHA and charge a seller’s commission that is commercially reasonable. More than one such sale may take place at the option of EAHA. Notice of the sale shall be by U.S.P.S. Mail, Return Receipt Requested to the address utilized on the Bid Sheet, Auction Consignment and Security Agreement or other last known address by EAHA. The proceeds shall be applied first to the satisfaction of any damages occasioned by Bidder’s breach, then to any other indebtedness owed to EAHA, including without limitation, commissions, handling charges, the expenses of both sales, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, collection agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses incurred.

It/he/she shall be liable to EAHA if the proceeds of such sale(s) insufficient to cover the indebtedness. The rights granted to the Bidder(s) under the within General Terms and Conditions are personal and apply only to the Bidder(s) who initially purchase the Lot(s) at the Auction, and no rights may be assigned or transferred to any other person or entity, and any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and unenforceable. ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS, THE AUCTION OR ANY LOT, WITH THE SOLE EXCEPTION OF ACTIONS BY EAHA TO COLLECT THE PURCHASE PRICE AND OTHER DAMAGES, SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BINDING ARBITRATION WITH THE VENUE OF ALL HEARINGS TO BE IN SAN DIEGO AND PURSUANT TO THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN AR BITR ATION ASSOCIATION AND/OR THE PROFESSIONAL NUMISMATICS GUILD (“PNG”) AT”EAHA’S EXCLUSIVE OPTION.

11. Miscellaneous Terms. All Bidders in the Auction acknowledge and agree, as a condition to the acceptance of a Bid by the Auctioneer, that: a.

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These General Terms and Conditions and the Auction shall be construed and enforced in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California, regardless of the location of the Auction. These General Terms and Conditions, and the information on EAHA’s website, constitute the entire Agreement between EAHA and the Bidder(s) and supersede all other agreements, understandings, warranties and representations of and concerning the Auction and subject matter hereof. EAHA will not be responsible for damage due to irradiation by the U.S. Post Office. If any part of these General Terms and Conditions, or any term or provision of any part is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portion(s) shall remain and be in full force and effect.

12. Definitions a. The term “Absentee Bid” shall mean all Bids placed via mail, phone, fax, email and website. b. The term “Auction” shall mean an auction authorized and conducted under the auspices of “EAHA” and under these General Terms and Conditions. c. The term “Auction Date” shall mean the date the Auction is conducted. d. The term “Auctioneer” shall mean an individual(s) duly licensed and designated by “EAHA” to conduct the Auction. e. The term “Bid” shall mean a bona fide Bid made by a “Bidder” which is officially acknowledged and accepted by the Auctioneer at the Auction on the Auction Date. f. The term “Bidder” shall mean an individual or entity that submits a legally binding and bona fide Bid to the Auctioneer at the Auction. g. The term “Catalog” shall mean the official publication issued by EAHA and transmitted to potential Bidder(s) in advance of the Auction. h. The term “Cataloguer” shall mean the individual(s) that has described the “Lot(s)” contained in the Catalog for the Auction. i. The term “Consignment Agreement” shall mean the written agreement(s) between “EAHA” and a given “Consignor” available at “EAHA’s” offices. j. The term “Consignor” shall mean the owner of the “Merchandise” offered for sale by “Lot” at the Auction. k. The term “Description” shall mean the written remarks describing the features of a Lot combined with the corresponding photograph of said Lot. l. The term “ArtFact.com” shall mean the Internet accessible service provided by Artfact, LLC. m. The term “EAHA” shall mean collectively Early American History Auctions, Inc. and/or any subsidiary or affiliated entity and/or Officer(s), Director(s) and/or employee(s) of EAHA. n. The term “Fair Market Value” shall mean the sale price a given Lot is expected by the Cataloguer to realize at the Auction from the Bidder(s). o. The term “Hammer Price” shall mean the successful Bid in the Auction as determined by the Auctioneer on the Auction Date. p. The term “Holder” shall mean the original frame, container, case or clear plastic sleeve, labeled with the “Lot” number, in which the “Merchandise” is delivered by the Consignor to the successful Bidder at an Auction. q. The term “Lot(s)” shall mean the article(s) comprising the Merchandise offered for sale at the Auction. r. The term “Low Estimate” shall mean the low range of the sale price that a Lot is expected by the Cataloguer to realize at the Auction. s. The term “Merchandise” shall mean personal property described in the Catalog and offered for sale by Lot at the Auction. t. The term “Purchaser” shall mean the successful Bidder at the Auction on the Auction Date. u. The term “Purchaser’s Premium” shall mean the commission that is automatically charged by “EAHA” to each successful Bidder at the Auction in a sum equal to eighteen percent (18%) of the “Hammer Price” (or twenty-one percent (21%) of the “Hammer Price” if a given Bid is placed through “ArtFact.com”. v. The term “Reserve” is a confidential price below which the Auctioneer will not sell a given Lot, and/or will re-purchase on behalf of the Consignor or EAHA. w. The term “Settlement Date” shall mean a time forty-five (45) days after the Auction Date.

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Autographs 1891 “Susan B. Anthony” Signed Autograph Letter & More

(Later) Major General John Armstrong Signed 1759 French & Indian War Period Manuscript Petition

1 SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906) American Civil Rights Leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th Century Women’s Rights Movement to Introduce Women’s Suffrage into the United States. April 18, 1891-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Susan B. Anthony,” at Washington, Very Fine. This original, clearly written letter is one and one-half pages, and measures 4.5” x 8”, inviting an unnamed recipient to hear a “distinguished English woman” speak at the Universalist Church. Her signature is exceptionally large, measuring 4.5” long. This letter reads, in full: “Parlor - 59 - Ness’ House Washington - April 18/91 — My Dear Friends, It will - I am sure not be amiss for me to enclose Miss Johnson’s card inviting you to meet the distinquished English Woman - Who makes but the briefest visit to Washington. - But if you cannot call on Judy - don’t fail to her on Monday night at the Universalist Church - I am told there she is by far the most able & eloquent of all the English speakers women of course! - Truly yours, - (Signed) Susan B. Anthony” This letter is hinged to a heavier and slightly larger paperboard backing for a prior display and is placed along side of a black and white print image of Anthony. In addition, also laid down onto the flip side of this same paperboard is a Typed Letter Signed, “S. B. Elkins,” dated August 19, 1895 at Bedford, PA. This additional Typed letter, likely regarding his review of a manuscript regarding Politics, addressed to Mr. Frank G. Carpenter of Washington D.C. It reads, in part: “You will find manuscript herewith returned. As you will see, I have made some changes in the text, particularly in speaking about Sherman, Blaine and Grant, and the Presidential candidates. You know, one has to be careful, and it wont do to tell all the facts for fear of bringing on controversies...” Stephen B. Elkins served in Andrew Johnson’s and Grant’s administrations, he was the Secretary of War under President Benjamin Harrison, and served in the U.S. Senate until his death in 1911. (2 items).................................................... (1,800-2,200)

2 JOHN ARMSTRONG (1725-1795). The Hero of Kittanning, was one of George Washington’s bravest and most successful generals, the First Brigadier General Commissioned (March 1, 1776) by the Continental Congress. JAMES STACKPOLE (2nd) Early Pennsylvania Settler, did not flee in the French and Indian War and he became a noted leader and Indian Fighter. Excellent (1759) French & Indian War Manuscript Petition Document Signed By “John Armstrong,” “James Stackpole” and Other Carlisle, Pennsylvania Leaders. (1759) Manuscript Document Signed, “James Stackpole,” being a Petition, further Endorsed by leading members of Carlilse, Pennsylvania, including Colonel JOHN ARMSTRONG who led the Armstrong Expedition or the Battle of Kittanning militia, and during the Forbes Expedition of 1758, Very Fine. This original, Fine Content Manuscript Document has 2 written pages, folded, legal folio, measuring 12.5” x 8” at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, (1759), being an official written Petition, also endorsed by a number of additional leading citizens of Carlisle. This Petition begs relief for James Stackpole, who was fined by the Province for selling liquor to soldiers, stationed in Carlisle in 1758. It is nicely tipped onto a larger protective collector sheet, having a couple of trivial marginal and fold reinforcements. Overall, it is extremely well written in rich brown ink, boldly signed, and in easily readable condition with above average quality. This original petition reads, in part: “...That your Petitioner a Mason by Trade being about two years free from Indenture, Ser’vd in the Town of Carlisle afors’d, And building at these Time of General Distress — Your petitioner having a Family to maintain was induc’d last Summer at the Time Colo. Stanwix’s Battalion lay at said Town to Sell to the Soldiers Liquors by Retail without having your Honours License, the Profits arising thereon being too small to support it — for which Misdemeanor your Petitioner was Indicted last October Term... That under these Circumstances your Petitioner is like to be reduc’d to extream[sic] Poverty... humbly Prayeth that your Honour will be pleased to... extend your Charity to the distres’d Condition of your Poor Petitioner...”. A docket on the blank reverse of the final page reads: “Petition James Stackpole - Carlisle.” This is on fine quality laid watermarked period paper, that is quite clean. This petition is boldly supported on the second page by the vivid, large brown signatures of “Fra(ncis) West”, “John Armstrong,” “Jno. Byers” and “Jno. McNight”...... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

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Secretary of War John Armstrong Orders For His Generals

Warning Coming From Deserters of an Imminent British Attack to Brigadier General Henry Burbeck at New London, Connecticut!

3 JOHN ARMSTRONG (1758-1843. President James Madison’s Secretary of War during the War of 1812 Period, Soldier in the Revolutionary War, a Pennsylvania Delegate to the Continental Congress, a United States Senator, and Diplomat. March 12, 1813-dated War of 1812 Period, Autograph Letter Signed, “John Armstrong,” War Dept., Extremely Fine. A one page letter measuring 9.75” x 7.75” to Brigadier General Henry Burbeck, New York in which he is ordered to, in part: “proceed to Boston & relieve General Boyd in the command of that post.” Nicely written, and a rare specific direct order for one General to replace another............................................................... (600-800)

5 JOHN ARMSTRONG (1758-1843. President James Madison’s Secretary of War during the War of 1812 Period, Soldier in the Revolutionary War, a Pennsylvania Delegate to the Continental Congress, a United States Senator, and Diplomat. July 9, 1813dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “J. Armstrong,” War Dept., with remains of the original wax seal still adhered, Very Fine. A one page letter measuring 9.75” x 7.75” to Brigadier General Henry Burbeck, New London, Connecticut giving a dire warning of an imminent attack with instructions: “If the British put themselves before your forts, giving them nothing but red hot balls & plenty of them. If Benjamin’s recruits are insufficient to garrison & cover the forts call in some militia.” This letter reads, as transcribed in full: “Sir, - July 6th near Hampton... brings the following information from the Governor of Virginia. ‘From the deserters now on their way to York with others information collected in the neighborhood I am enabled to give you the following ... Admiral Cockburn with a 74 & Troop ship has sailed for New London; that the other ships as soon as watered will follow; that two frigates have already dropped down to the roads & will be followed by the leaders theregos these the object is the destruction of our frigates at New London. The Admiral, the heller to secure his object, has left his flag behind him’ - Communicates the above to the Commander. I shall send you Lt. Jameson of the 5th Inf(antry) as an Asst. Adjt. Gen. If the British put themselves before your forts giving them nothing but red hot balls & plenty of them. If Benjamin’s recruits are insufficient to garrison & cover the forts call in some militia. Yours respectfully, (Signed) J. Armstrong”. Addressed with broken red wax seal and Postal Free Frank stamp on back. Address page was torn when the seal was broken, not affecting any text. Ex: the Papers of General Henry Burbeck (no tag)........................................................................... (1,400-1,800)

4 JOHN ARMSTRONG (1758-1843. President James Madison’s Secretary of War during the War of 1812 Period, Soldier in the Revolutionary War, a Pennsylvania Delegate to the Continental Congress, a United States Senator, and Diplomat. July 1, 1813-dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “John Armstrong,” War Dept., Extremely Fine. A one page letter measuring 9.75” x 7.75” to Brigadier General Henry Burbeck, New London, Connecticut ordering that certain recruits are to be dismissed with the President’s thanks. The paper is bright and crisp with some toning on the reverse. The penmanship is very good and easily read. Body of Letter transcribed in full: “Dear Genl. Call in Col. Benjamins recruits & with them garrison your Forts. The militia can be ill spared at this busy season, you will therefore dismiss them with the Presidents thanks for the promptitude with which they turned out and expressions of his confidence in their zeal & courage, should farther trials be necessary. Mr. Tracy will furnish you with materials ... for putting the forts in good order. I am Sir very respectfully Your Obedient Servant, John Armstrong” Docketed, “Orders from the W. department 1 July” Ex: the Papers of General Henry Burbeck............... (2,750-3,500)

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John Jacob Astor Invites a Friend to Dinner

Benedict Arnold III 1754 Legal Document Father Of The American General and Historic Traitor Seeks Restitution

6 (BENEDICT ARNOLD, III), The Father of American Revolutionary War General and Famous Traitor, Benedict Arnold. January 3, 1754-Dated, Partially-Printed Document, Signed by the Judge, Isaac Huntington, Choice Very Fine. This original document regards legal claims made in court at Norwich, Connecticut by Benedict Arnold, (the father of Benedict Arnold, the historic American Revolutionary War General and Traitor). It reads, in part: “These are therefore in His Majesty’s Name to command you, that of the money of the said Daniel Cuttler, or his goods or chattels within...” It is an order to arrest and take the goods and property of a debtor, and to find him and bring him to the front for judgment. It is extremely rare to find anything at all on Benedict Arnold III (the father). This document refers to the FATHER. His young son will be only 15 years old when he joins the army in the French and Indian War. Later, his son’s Revolutionary War exploits are profound, and his history at that time well known and documented. Benedict Arnold’s father’s name is written within this document three times, and once again upon the reverse side docket as the plaintiff in this court case. It does not bear his actual autograph. A long notation from the Sheriffs Deputy on the upper reverse describes that the payment was not made and he had the Daniel Cuttler, “committed unto the Keeper of the Goal (prison) in Windham” for nonpayment of the debt due to Benedict Arnold. It is boldly printed and completed, measures 6” x 7” and is in choice, clean overall condition............................................. (1,400-1,800)

General Benedict Arnold was born the last of six children to Benedict Arnold III (1683–1761) and Hannah Waterman King in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1741. He was named after his great-grandfather Benedict Arnold, an early governor of the Colony of Rhode Island, and his brother Benedict IV, who died in infancy before Benedict Arnold V was born. Only Benedict and his sister Hannah survived to adulthood; his other siblings succumbed to yellow fever in childhood. Through his maternal grandmother, Arnold was a descendant of John Lothropp, an ancestor of at least four U.S. presidents.

7 JOHN JACOB ASTOR (1763 - 1848). American Fur Trader and Financier, Astor built a fortune from investments in government loans and real estate. “25 March” (no year)-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “J.J. Astor,” possibly to: “Mr. Cogswell”, Choice Very Fine. This was potentially to the same “Cogswell” who served as librarian of the Astor Library. The letter measures 5” x 4.5” (sight) as matted in its professionally matted and framed display. The entire frame measures 14.25” x 18” and includes a black and white Alonzo Chappel engraving of Astor at left. This short letter reads, in full: “Will you do me the favor to Dine with me to day at 1/2 past 4 o’Clock - Monday 25 March Yours, J. J. Astor”. With an engraving image of Astor in double-matted framed, and a clipped signature of Mr. Cogswell in bold deep brown below the letter. This lovely example is ready to immediately hang on display. Very rare....................................................... (800-1,200)

Superb 1885 ”P.T. Barnum” Signed & Dated Cabinet Card

8 PHINEAS TAYLOR BARNUM, (1810-1891), Famous American Showman, Legendary Entrepreneur and Promoter. 1885-Dated, original 4.25” x 6.5” Photographic Cabinet Card of Signed, “PT Barnum,” Choice Near Mint. The studio photograph shows Barnum in profile and has been signed “PT Barnum” directly below his image, along with the added date “1885” below his signature. The photo displays exceptional clarity and sharpness, the mount, is from Betts Photography (Bridgeport, Connecticut) with their company stamp on the reverse. This is an exceptional quality, and very rare, Signed Cabinet Card of one of the most legendary and historic of all great American personalities............ ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500) Page

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Outstanding Napoleon Bonaparte Signed 1796 Document As “Bonaparte General en Chef de L’Armee d’Italie”

9 NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769 - 1821). The “Little Corporal” whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important figure of post-Renaissance Europe. October 8, 1796-Dated, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Bonaparte” on beautiful, ornately engraved “Republique Francaise” letterhead, measuring 13.25” x 8.5” on fresh, bright laid period paper, Choice Extremely Fine. Also engraved is: “Bonaparte General en Chef de L’Armee d’Italie”. Addressed from Bonaparte’s quarters in Milan, to Gen.(eral) Baraguay d’Hilliers. Here, Bonaparte orders the creation of a legion of troops in preparation for his operations against the Austrians at Castiglione, Bassano and Arcole, and which ultimately would take him across the Alps. Translated from French it reads, in part: ”... You will find here attached a letter which you will bring to the assembly and you will take measures to promptly raise the Legion. It is necessary that everything be done in the name of the Congress and done as quickly as possible. You will present me a plan for the organization of the legion no later than tomorrow noon...”. This magnificent quality document is boldly Signed, “Bonaparte” in rich brown ink, the signature measuring over 2” long at the conclusion. Accompanied by a nicely typed, complete transcription in English. Certainly worthy of a premium value for its exceptional high quality and superb eye appeal.......................... (1,400-1,800)

General Baraguay d’Hilliers (1764-1813), at this time serving with Bonaparte’s Army of Italy during the Italian Campaign. D’Hilliers joined the army at the age of twenty and served as Custine’s chief of staff, but unlike his senior, escaped the guillotine during the Revolution. After his arrest on suspicion of royalist sympathies, the young officer (later general) participated in the capture of Bergamo, led a brigade at the Battle of Rivoli, and was appointed governor of Venice. D’Hilliers would later fight under Bonaparte in Egypt, Germany, and in the disastrous Russian campaign where his division marched into the jaws of the advancing Russian army.

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Impressive Napoleon Bonaparte Signed “Republique Francaise” Document as “Bonaparte General en Chef de L’Armee d’Italie”

10 NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769 - 1821). The “Little Corporal” whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important figure of post-Renaissance Europe. May 26, 1797-Dated, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Bonaparte,” on beautifully engraved “Republique Francaise” letterhead of fine laid paper also engraved: “Bonaparte General en Chef de L’Armee d’Italie,” Choice Extremely Fine. This document measures 14.75” x 9.25”. Addressed from Napoleon’s headquarters in Montebello to General Baraguay d’Hilliers. Translated from French it reads, in part: “... I authorize you, Citizen General, to consult with the Government of Venice in order to procure the supplies necessary for the uniforming and armament of your Division. You will immediately have transported 400 horses which belong to the Venetian troops to the depot at Mantua...you will let no commercial ship leave the port; you will consult with Citizen Haller and the Minister of the German Republic for them to contribute in all efforts to discover any deposits of arms or money belonging to our enemies, especially what the King of England has in the Bank of Venice. I still await the inventories of the Arsenal and the other Venetian public depots...”. This ornate letterhead document has a beautiful engraved image of “Liberty” holding a Laurel Wreath and Palm Leaf. Bonaparte’s strong signature is bold in brown ink at the conclusion, measuring about 2” across. Accompanied by a nicely typed, complete transcription in English. A stunningly impressive, clean and high quality document that is most suitable for framing and display.... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000) D’Hilliers was at this time serving with Bonaparte’s Army of Italy during the Italian Campaign. D’Hilliers joined the army at the age of twenty and served as Custine’s chief of staff, but unlike his senior, escaped the guillotine during the Revolution. After his arrest on suspicion of royalist sympathies, the young officer (later general) participated in the capture of Bergamo, led a brigade at the Battle of Rivoli, and was appointed governor of Venice. D’Hilliers would later fight under Bonaparte in Egypt, Germany, and in the disastrous Russian Campaign where his division marched into the jaws of the advancing Russian army.

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Lovely “Elias Boudinot” Signed Manuscript DocumentPresident of the Continental Congress (1782-83)

Original 1862 John Wilkes Booth Performance Broadside

12 ELIAS BOUDINOT (1740 - 1821). Revolutionary War Officer and President of the Continental Congress (1782-83), who Signed the Treaty of Paris as President in 1783, officially Ending the Revolutionary War, George Washington’s Attorney General, Later Director of the United Sates Mint. July 25, 1808-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, “Elias Boudinot,” 2 pages, 4to, 8.25”x 6.5”, Choice Very Fine. This original document is concerning the receipt of one William Griffith. Tipped along left margin to a larger sheet, small loss at bottom right corner repaired, usual folds, well written and overall quite nice in its eye appeal. It reads, in part: “... this day delivered to me a Certificate No. 5703 — of the U. States issued by Stephen Moylin commissioner &c. for the sum of five thousand seven hundred and fifty two dollars & 87 cents— payable to said Thomas Houston with interest at three per cent per annum from the 1st July 1808 — the date of issuing said certificate from the Loan Office & I also acknowledge that I have the residue of said five thousand dollars in my hands and will indemnify Mr. Griffith in all respects on account of his receipt to Mr. Wallace for the same holding myself accountable...” Accompanied by a full typed transcript on LINCON LIBARY letterhead, in mint condition.................................... (1,800-2,000)

11 (JOHN WILKES BOOTH). Original Boston Museum Playbill Announcement. May 12, 1862-Dated Civil War Era, “Boston Museum,” 19” x 6”, original Printed Playbill Announcement, Very Fine. It is announcing a Limited Engagement of J. Wilkes Booth who, in part: “will appear on Monday Evening May 12th. The Management respectfully announce that his engagement is for POSITIVELY TWO WEEKS ONLY. Reserved Seat List for Either of His Nights Now Open.” To promote the actor’s engagement the bottom of the bill notes, “SEE OTHER SIDE.” On the back is printed, “J. Wilkes Booth. Opinions of the New York Press!” It repeats Booth’s stage reviews from the eight leading New York papers, which are extensively quoted with high praise for the actor John Wilkes Booth. Some irregular paper loss on the left margin affects the text for one of the reviews, and a small part of the obverse. A rare, very displayable piece of original, Civil War period, John Wilkes Booth Performance ephemera.................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

Rare Large Photo “John Brown... His Soul Goes Marching On”

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13 (JOHN BROWN), Large Photo of Radical Abolitionist John Brown, by Alex. Gardner, Washington, D.C., Fine. Huge rare sepia-toned image on oval sheet, affixed to matboard with gilt border, 17.5” x 13.5”, framed. Features a calligraphic inscription in black ink and gold leaf at the bottom: “John Brown, Hero of .... ‘His Soul Goes Marching On.’” The vignette image of Brown is slightly faded, and toned and soiled below his white beard; with dampstaining along the matboard margins; chipping along the bottom edge, but not affecting the image in the least.................... ................................................................................. (2,000-2,500) Page 11

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1796 Letter to Governor Thomas Mifflin from the French Ambassador in Complaint of a Philadelphia Man Who Allegedly Discharged His Pistol Into His Residence !

Abolitionist John Brown And His Son John Brown Jr.

14 JOHN BROWN, Abolitionist Leader who sought to start an armed Slave rebellion. March 24, 1851, portion of an Autograph Letter Signed, “Your Affectionate Father, John Brown”, 3.5” x 3.5,” with notation below “Autograph of John Brown from letter addressed to John Brown Jr. March 24th, 1851 [signed] J. B. Jr.,” Choice Near Mint. An impressive association piece, with Brown’s signature and his son’s signature on the bottom corner of a letter from father to son, which has been pasted to the blank front flyleaf of a First Edition of Stephen Vincent Benet’s novel in verse, “John Brown’s Body.” This letter fragment has been neatly trimmed, having the original letter folds, and some light glue stains in the corners, and otherwise is in excellent condition, no doubt protected for many decades by the book. The 377 page book, with black, cloth boards, measuring 8.5” x 6,” was published by Doubleday, Doran and Company, New York in 1928, and is marked “First Edition.” The bookplate of Otto Orren Fisher is attached inside the front cover, and there is a short pencil notation above it noting that this is a first edition and has the Brown autographs. Protected by a mylar covering, this book has bumps to the top and bottom of the spine, and otherwise in is in perfect condition, though lacking a dust jacket............................................................. (1,500-2,000) John Brown (1800-1859) was one of the most defining figures in American history. Brown’s activities - culminating in the raid on Harper’s Ferry - have long been debated as either the butchery of a madman or the zealous labors of a passionate abolitionist. While credited or blamed for being one of the dominoes that tumbled to start the Civil War, few remember that his capture was orchestrated by Col. Robert E. Lee. Like his other brothers, John Brown Jr., though supportive of his father’s anti-slavery activities, refused to take part in the Harper’s Ferry Raid. Following his father’s execution, John Jr., worked tirelessly to defend his father’s character against public criticism.

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15 BRUNET, Secretary to the French Legation to the United States in 1796. 1796 Manuscript Letter Signed, “Brunet” as Secretary to the French Legation to the United States, Philadelphia, (Aug. 25, 1796) to Gov. Thomas Mifflin, Choice Extremely Fine. This three page letter measures 13” x 8” beautifully written, in French, on fresh clean, laid period paper. Writing on behalf of the outraged French Ambassador, Pierre Adet (1767-1848). (Adet was notorious for his vocal support of Jefferson in the 1796 American Presidential election.) Here, Brunet officially relates a famous and documented incident in which John Pollard, a Philadelphia man, allegedly discharged his pistol into the residence of the ambassador, following an altercation with Ambassador Adet’s small dog on the street. Brunet writes, in French, and translated here, in part: “The rights of the minister of the French Republic have been violated by the name of Pollock [sic, Pollard] and who lives in an isolated house at the corner of Chestnut Street and 12th Street. This particular incident happened yesterday at 1/2 past ten in front of the minister’s house, when an old and tame hunting dog tried to bite him...” Pollard apparently responded to the attack by throwing a stone at the dog that instead hit a house servant who tried to bring the dog in from the street. “Some strong words followed but no violence was committed by the Servant... Within 2 minutes... Pollock returned, armed with two pistols, approached the door of the garden of the Minister and fired a ball into the door of the house, frightening the servants. The coachman looked out of the window... and Pollock aimed the top of his second pistol at him saying ‘There another for you’.” It is unclear what happened after this, but the minister’s younger brother rushed in and put an end to the violence. Bruenet concluded, “I wait for justice from Your Excellency, which you will serve against an individual, whose guilty action...is in violation of the immunity... of the Minister. I would be flattered, M. the Governor, that you would let me know the measures that you will take against this man...” Docketed on verso: “From Monsr. Brunet Secy of the French Legation in the case of John Pollard for a violation of the law of Nations.” Whether this attack was politically motivated is unclear. The Pennsylvania Archives of 1796 (9th Series) includes this telling entry for October 1796 from Mifflin, a staunch Federalist, who noted he, “Instructed Attorney General to enter a Noli Proseque in favor of John Pollard of Philadelphia who has been charged with assault committed at the house of the Minister Plenipotentiary of the French Republic.” In other words, the State dropped the charges........................................................................... (400-800) Pierre Adet landed in Philadelphia in 1795 with instructions from the Directory to foment ‘the right kind of revolution in the United States’ by ‘Campaigning’ in the 1796 election against Washington, prompting Washington, in his Farewell Address against ‘the insidious wiles of foreign influence’ and permanent alliances. Adet’s open campaigning for Jefferson embarrassed the Democratic-Republicans to no end. With the campaign in full swing (and France announcing it would search neutral ships bound for Great Britain), anti-French passions among the Federalists of Philadelphia ran high that summer.

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Political & Numismatic William Jennings “Bryan Money” Content Letter

Signed Personal Letter from James Buchanan

17 JAMES BUCHANAN. November 22, 1852, Autograph Letter Signed, “James Buchanan”, in black ink on embossed, blue, finelaid paper measuring 5” x 7.75”, Wheatland, Choice Extremely Fine. Addressed to “George Plitt Esquire”: My dear Sir… will you please to receive the Bonds mentioned in the enclosed & send them to me by some good opportunity or keep them until I call, - I do not care which. You can deduct the repairs of my watch & the $22.40 from the enclosed. Ever yr friend…” Very crisp, long signature, measuring almost 4” in length................. (1,200-1,500)

Impressive U.S. Passport Signed By “James Buchanan”

16 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, Three-time Democratic Candidate for President. Typed Letter Signed, “ W.J. Bryan” on personal stationery, December 17, 1900, Lincoln, NE, 11” x 8.5,” Fine. Bryan writes to W.H. Carmody of Pleasant Hill, Missouri: “...the term ‘16 to 1’ as used in the Democratic platform, means that we favor the coinage laws of this country as they existed prior to the demonetization act of 1873. Before the demonetization [sic] we had the free coinage of both gold and silver at the present legal ratio of 16 to 1. To-day we have the free coinage of gold, but our government is not coining silver on public account but on government account. All of the gold and silver currency now in circulation was coined at the ratio of 16 to 1, and the government now is coining silver dollars each month from its stock of bullion at the ratio of 16 to 1. The ratio of 16 to 1 means that one part of gold shall be equal to sixteen parts of silver, or that the silver dollar shall contain in weight sixteen times as much silver bullion as the gold dollar contains gold bullion...” This is not just an autograph letter — it calls out to numismatists and political collectors alike! Accompanied by a 52 mm Silver “Bryan Dollar” struck by Spaulding & Co. Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, Extremely Fine, with some rim bumps. We cannot say for certain if this coin accompanied the letter, but it certainly illustrates the “16 to 1” concept and could have been the reason for this writing. Also accompanied by a fine, steel-plate engraving of Bryan, with the plate measuring 4.5” x 3.75” on a larger piece of card stock. (3 items)................................................................... (1,750-2,500) Bryan was a big supporter of a free silver policy and is best known for his “Cross of Gold” speech. Later, he served as Woodrow Wilson’s Secretary of State, but resigned because of his pacifist beliefs. He testified at the Scopes monkey trial and died days after its conclusion.

18 JAMES BUCHANAN (1791-1868) was the 15th President of the United States from 1857–1861. January 20, 1846-Dated, PartiallyPrinted Document Signed “James Buchanan,” as Secretary of State, being an Official Passport, Choice Very Fine. This ornate, original United States Passport has an impressive American Heraldic Eagle at its top and a second lower, 1 page, measures 11” x 16.5” and was issued at the “City of Washington”. It is issued for, “Master Philip A. Fischer” with various interesting immigration stamps on reverse, being lightly toned with slight weakness at folds. An impressive document, Signed by James Buchanan....... (500-600) James Buchanan, Jr. (April 23, 1791 – June 1, 1868) was the 15th President of the United States from 1857–1861 and the last to be born in the 18th century. To date he is the only president from the state of Pennsylvania and the only president to have never married and to have remained a bachelor

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19 JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868). 15th President of the United States from 1857–1861. Free Franked folded envelope signed, “Free - James Buchanan”, 5”x 3”, Fine. Addressed to Alexander M. Pittz, Esq. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Postmark is too faint to read the date, writing and signature light and fully readable..... ....................................................................................... (275-350)

Ornate 1840 Military Commission Signed By President Martin Van Buren & Handsomely Framed For Display

21 MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862). Eighth President of the United States from 1837 to 1841. September 12, 1861Dated Civil War Period, Autograph Note Signed, “M. van Buren” on exceptionally clean and fresh unlined quality laid paper, “Linderwald - Sept 12-1861”, measures 8”x 5”, Choice Very Fine................................................................................ (200-300)

1723 Document Twice Signed by William Burnet Governor of New York, New Jersey, Mass. & New Hampshire

20 MARTIN VAN BUREN. February 20, 1840-Dated, Partly-Printed Vellum Document Signed, “M. Van Buren,” as President one page,13” x 16” and beautifully triple matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5” x 24.5”, Choice Very Fine. In this original, ornate Military Commission document, President Van Buren appoints Benjamin H. Arthur to the position of, “Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” This handsome document is Signed at the conclusion “M. Van Buren,” and is also Countersigned by “Joel R. Poinsett” as Secretary of War, who was also a renowned botanist, for whom the popular Christmas flower, the “Poinsettia” was named! Overall this vivid piece is in very nice condition, with Van Buren’s first initial of his signature a bit light, and the official white seal at the upper left being fully intact and attractive. This document is professionally (expensively) framed and very handsome with an engraved name plate below, being ready for hanging on display..... (1,000-1,200) Page 14

22 WILLIAM BURNET (1688-1729), English Royal Governor in Colonial America of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire from 1720 to 1728. Manuscript Document Signed (twice), as Governor of New York, 1 page, 8” by 12”, New York, March 19, 1723, Very Fine. Some minor staining does not detract from the nice overall condition of this bold document. Here, John Nicholls and Joseph Smith, being “the greatest creditors” of a resident of Jamaica, Queens, who died intestate, petition Burnet to claim what is owed them; then they take the Oath of Administration. Burnet has signed off on both the granting of their petition, and their certification as official administrators................... (600-800) William Burnet, as governor of New York and New Jersey (1720–28), he advocated extending the trade with Native Americans, thereby seeking to bind the Iroquois to the British and keep them from French influence, a move that was to be of significance in the French and Indian Wars. He had the first English fort on the Great Lakes built at Oswego. His efforts to regulate trade were opposed by Albany merchants who made great profit in selling English goods to French traders. Burnet was embroiled in arguments with the assembly over policies and finance. After he dissolved the assembly in 1727, he was transferred to govern Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

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William S. Burroughs Signs Photo Postcard with “Beat Poets”

23 WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS, Author of “Naked Lunch”; Influenced American “Beat Poets”. 1. c. 1985, Black and white Postcard Photo Signed, “William S. Burroughs” in black ink on the lower margin of the card, photo by Michael Portman (1961), 4.25” x 6”, Choice Extremely Fine. The image features Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg and other writers, but is only signed by Burroughs. 2. & 3. May 17 & June 11, 1990, Receipts Signed “William S Burroughs”, in black ink on a “Strong’s Office Systems, Lawrence, KS,” order sheet for office supplies, 7” x 4” each, Choice Extremely Fine. (3 items)...................................................................... (800-1,000)

James D. Cameron Signature Grant’s 5th Secretary of War

24 JAMES D. CAMERON. Senator from Pennsylvania and Secretary of War (1876-1877) during the Grant administration. August 9, 1876, Card Signed, “J. D. Cameron - Secretary of War,” 3” x 4.5,” Choice Mint. This signature card, from President Grant’s fifth Secretary of War, has been preserved in its original envelope for more than a hundred years. The envelope itself, used for this is a Stamped with the U.S. Centennial 3 cent green stamp (Scott U221). This envelope catalogs $50.00 in the 2005 Scott Specialized Catalog. This envelope has in addition to the usual postal markings, another reading “Advertised Aug. 22.” The envelope had no street address, and the post office did not know where to deliver, so they apparently advertised to find the recipient. This envelope is in nice condition, now toned especially around the edges, with a little postal smudging received in transit. A very nice autograph, with an established provenance and a rare envelope. (2 items)....................................... (200-250) James Donald Cameron (1833-1918), usually known as J. Donald Cameron, was a Senator from Pennsylvania (1877-1897) and Secretary of War (1876-1877) during the Grant administration. He was also President of the National Bank of Middletown and President of the North Central Railroad.

1851 Wilber Cherry Texas Pioneer Autograph Letter Signed

25 WILBER H. CHERRY (1820-1873). American Soldier, Printer and Publisher in the early Republic of Texas. July 14, 1851Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “W. Cherry,” at Galveston, Texas., Very Fine. This original letter measures 11” x 9” and is written to H. B. Balton concerning a “Survey made for Clark Beach, lying somewhere on the San Jacinto in its Tributaries”. Wilber Cherry (a very active Texas pioneer) was with Ben Milan in the siege of Bexar (present day San Antonio) in 1835, with Brisoe’s, “Liberty Men”. He is also credited with beginning the “Galveston News” in 1843........................................................................... (400-800) Wilbur H. Cherry was a soldier, printer, and publisher in the Republic of Texas, was born in Oswego, New York, on January 4, 1820, and at the age of fifteen ran away from home to join in the Texas Revolution. On November 21, 1835, he joined Capt. Andrew Briscoe’s company of Liberty Volunteers and subsequently participated in the siege of Bexar. After the Texas Revolution Cherry joined the Army of the Republic of Texas, on December 24, 1839; he received a bounty payment of thirty dollars for enlisting as a private in Second Lt. R. W. Lee’s Company F of Col. Edward Burleson’s First Regiment, Infantry. He served briefly in Capt. Benjamin Y. Gillen’s Company I and on May 19, 1840, transferred into Capt. Adam Clendenin’s Company A at Galveston. For a time thereafter Cherry worked as a printer in Austin and in Liberty. He moved to Galveston in 1843 and there, in 1844, with Michael Cronican, whom he had first met during the siege of Bexar, became a publisher of the Galveston Weekly News. Its first issue appeared on January 6, under the editorship of Richard D. Sebring, who soon bought out Cronican’s interest in the paper. Although the News claimed to be politically independent, it was in fact staunchly anti-Houston in its editorial stand, largely in response to the Houston administration’s antipathy toward the Texas Navy, whose home port was Galveston. When Sebring died in July 1844, Cherry brought Benjamin F. Neal into the partnership to form the firm of Cherry, Neal, and Company. These two men then hired Willard Richardson as their new editor. Within a year, however, Cherry and Neal sold their shares of the paper to Richardson and printer Gideon K. Lewis. In February 1850, at age thirty-one, Cherry joined John M. Gibson in publishing the Galveston Democratic Journal, a Whig newspaper. Robert H. Howard was their editor. Cherry bought out Gibson in July 1851 and left the paper himself in June 1853. Cherry was a member of the Texas Veterans Association. On August 8, 1847, he married Mrs. Catherine French, the Irish-born widow of George H. French. The couple had four children. Cherry died in Galveston on June 12, 1873. At the time of his death he was working as a printer at the Galveston Weekly News.

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Abraham Clark Signer of the Declaration of Independence

26 ABRAHAM CLARK (1726-1794). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, Member of the New Jersey Provincial Congress, Member of the Continental Congress, Framer and Lawyer. June 30, 1766-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, “Abra(ham) Clark” on the verso, the choice signature having been once clipped and then later reinserted into place within this original document, Very Good. The full original document measures approximately 6” x 7.5” being a Summons in a legal suit. It is concerning “thirty pounds current money of New Jersey,” having some old tape repairs on verso with show-through to the front and silked on verso. The inset clipped signature is well written and with “Abra. Clark” nice and clear. Valued here as being a clipped signature only................................................................. (500-600)

Rare 1821 State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant of “land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians”

27 JOHN CLARK (1766-1832). American Patriot and Georgia militia soldier in the Revolutionary War, achieving the rank of Captain by age 16, later rose to the rank of Major General, served in the Georgia House of Representatives prior to being elected to consecutive two-year terms as Governor from 1820 to 1824. February, 1822 -Dated, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant, with Attached Seal, Fine. This original, Partially-Printed, State of Georgia Lottery Land Grant, 2 pages, approximately 11” x 8” and is string bound with a 2.25” diameter official “State of Georgia” embossed partial Beeswax Seal attached. The first page has a hand-drawn surveyor’s maps of “Tract No. 90” in Henry County, dated September 1, 1821. It being drawn in the Lottery by a Miles Young of Greene County, Georgia. The second page is Signed by John Clark (Governor of Georgia, 1819-1824) granting 202-1/2 acres of “land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians,” to Mr. Young and is dated February, 1822. There are period ink inscriptions verso, with overall expected tone, foxing and creases. During his tenure as Governor of Georgia, Clark oversaw the Treaty of 1821, which opened the Creek Indian lands between the Flint and Ocmulgee rivers for settlement. His repeated attempts to gain more land from the Creeks earned him the name “E-cun-naw-aupo-po-hau,” which translates as “always asking for land.” In fact, the greater portion of the value of this rare document is related to it’s being part of the land lottery and of the more historic fact of being, “land lately acquired of the Creek Nation of Indians.” The first we have seen and offered.................................... (800-1,000) Page 16

1726 New York Governor George Clarke Administers An “Oath”

28 GEORGE CLARKE, Colonial Governor of New York. Rare Autograph Document Signed, 1 page, 6” by 8”, Queen’s County, New York, February 8, 1726. In Choice Very Fine. By virtue of the power and authority vested in him by His Excellency the Governor, Clarke writes that he has “administered the Oath of Administration to Sarah Cornwall” for the estate of her deceased husband Richard............................................................ (600-800)

1904 Stock Certificate Signed Twice by William F. Cody

29 WILLIAM F. CODY (1846-1917). American Soldier, Bison Hunter and Showman, one of the most colorful figures of the American Old West, famous for his Cowboy theme shows, Buffalo Bill received the Medal of Honor in 1872. 1904-Dated, Stock Certificate # 72, to William F. Cody for 5 Shares, measuring 8.25” x 11” being fully Issued to and Signed Twice by WILLIAM F. CODY, for “Cody’s Wyoming Coal Company,” Choice Extremely Fine. Extremely rare............................................... (3,000-4,000) WILLIAM F. CODY, (1846-1917). Scout; Showman. For a short period following the Civil War, Cody was employed by the Goddard Brothers, food contractors to the Kansas Pacific railway construction camps, to furnish Buffalo meat and from whence his nickname came. From 1868-1872 Cody did scout service for the army, eventually becoming chief of scouts for the 5th Cavalry. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallantry in action on the Platte River in 1872, but this was revoked by Congress in 1917 due to the fact that Cody was not a member of the military at the time of the award. In 1872 he began his long career as a showman, appearing in numerous “Wild West” shows in the theatre, at least one with “Wild Bill” Hickok. The formation of his famed Wild West Show in 1883 that toured the U.S. and parts of Europe has forever made the name “Buffalo Bill” legendary

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The Last British Governor of New York

30 CADWALLADER COLDEN (1688-1776). The Last British Governor of New York, was a Physician, Farmer, Surveyor, Botanist, and a Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief for the Province of New York. April 15, 1775-Dated, PartiallyPrinted Document Signed, New York, being a Military Commission for Zebulon Southard, to be Captain of the Company of Militia in Dutchess County, New York. Signed by Cadwallader Colden as his Majesty’s Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of New-York, and the Territories depending thereon in America. Also, Signed on verso by Gilbert Livingston affirming Southard had taken his oath. Signed also by David Colden. On November 1, 1765 Cadwallader was confronted by a huge crowd carrying and effigy of him in a parade to protest the Stamp Act. He was likely one of the oldest Colonial British Governors in New York. Also, Signed by GILBERT LIVINGSTON (1742-1806), Member of New York State Assembly in 1777, Surrogate in 1778 and the Master in Chancery 1781. He was a member of the New York Constitutional Convention 1788, and a Presidential Elector for Thomas Jefferson in 1800. Impressed royal stamp atop. A rare military appointment delivered at particularly volatile time in American history. Just a few days after this was penned, Paul Revere would take his legendary trip to warn of the British and then the “shot heard round the world” would ring at Lexington to officially begin the American revolution. Splits at two vertical folds having separated. Boldly printed with deep brown manuscript portions and signatures. Original embossed official paper seal intact at the upper left. Scarce.......................................................... (400-600)

Signed Manuscript Verse By “Peter Cooper”

31 PETER COOPER, American Industrialist and Inventor. Undated, Autograph Memo Signed, “Peter Cooper,” 4.75” x 5,” Choice Very Fine. Cooper’s signature is massive in size measuring nearly 4” long and 2” high. This “memo” contains a few lines of verse, written by Cooper and in lovely quality. This verse reads: “Men in all ages fail to realize the fact, that, Health consists with temperance alone - And peace, O, virtue, peace, is, all thine own.”.............................................................................. (400-500)

Important John Singleton Copley Autograph Letter

32 JOHN SINGLETON COPLEY, Famous Colonial Era Historic Painter and Artist. December 29, 1794, Autograph Letter, “Mr. Copley” (third person) completely in his hand, 1 page, 9” x 7.25”, together with its original mailing envelope, Choice Very Fine. Boldly written in brown ink, this letter was likely written while Copley was living in London. It is addressed to “Mr. (John) Thane - Panton Street - Hay Market” (the noted art dealer, engraver and antiquarian). Here Copley writes asking for several portraits, which he needs to aid in his work on a major painting. Copley was preparing one of his historic canvases which incorporated images of several or numerous individuals. Copley also asks permission for Thane to make a print from one of his portraits. He writes, in full: “Mr. Copley presents compliments to Mr. Thane. Shall be much obliged to him for the portraits of Sir Henry Kingsby, Sir Benjn. Rudyard, Sir Henry Deering, and Francis Rowse. Mr. C - is now finishing that part of his picture and will soon return the above portraits to Mr. Thane - Mr. C - will not neglect the portrait of Sir H. Venn, he expects soon to see Lady Darlington and will certainly ask permission for Mr. Thane to make a print from it. Dec. 29, 94.” This original Autograph Letter has important and interesting content. It illustrates how Copley was able to paint his famous historical scenes with such superb and correct accuracy in his portraits, of individuals who had already either dispersed or perhaps died. John Singleton Copley’s letters are among the rarest of major American artists........................................................................ (3,000-3,500) John Singleton Copley (1737-1815), a Bostonian by birth, had achieved great success as a portraitist while still in his teens. He began to send paintings to England for exhibition and to correspond with Benjamin West while he was still young. West and others urged him to go to London, but it was not until 1774, when Loyalist family connections began to make Copley’s life difficult, that he left Boston. In England he continued to paint portraits, but also began to make historical paintings, a genre which Benjamin West and others had made fashionable. Such paintings usually included significant individuals who were not necessarily still living. Thane was one of the major British suppliers of engraved portraits in his day, and it would have been natural for Copley to turn to him as a source for images of important people who could not be painted from life. John Singleton Copley was very successful during his lifetime, but, as has been the case with so many artistic trail-blazers, his real significance was not appreciated until later.

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Archive of Soldier From George Armstrong Custer’s Third Cavalry Division Who Was Present At Lee’s Surrender

33 (GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER). ARCHIVE OF PRIVATE ROBERT McKINLEY. An archive of ten items belonging to Private Robert McKinley, Co. I, 2nd West Va. Cavalry, part of Custer’s Third Cavalry Division at the time of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, April 9, 1865: 1. Carte de visite of Custer (Katz-70), with a notation on the back: “Presented to Robert McKinley June 7th 1865 by Brevet Major General George A Custer Commanding 3rd Cavalry / as a fare well momento.” The CDV is worn and toned, with some scattered spotting and some creases at edges which don’t touch Custer’s image. The mount is stamped “John Brown / Wheeling, West Va.” A 2¢ revenue stamp is on the verso. Very Good. 2. A contemporary transcription by “L.W. Barnhart, Capt. & A.A. General” of General Custer’s address to the 3rd Cavalry Division, April 9, 1865, at Appomattox Court House, 4 pages, 8” x 5”, Fine. In part, “...Your commanding general avails himself of this, his first opportunity, to express to you his admiration of the heroic manner in which you have passed through the series of battles, which to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemy’s entire army. The record established by your indomitable courage, is unparalleled in the annals of war. Your prowess has won for you even the respect and admiration of your enemies. During the past six months, although in most instances confronted by superior numbers, you have captured from the enemy in open battle one hundred eleven pieces of field artillery, sixty-five battle flags, and upwards of ten thousand prisoners of war, including seven General officers...You have never lost a gun - never lost a color - and have never been defeated.” In closing: “And now, speaking for myself alone, when the war is ended, and the task of the historian begins — when those deeds of daring which have rendered the name and fame of the Third Cavalry Division imperishable, are inscribed upon the bright pages of our country’s history, I only ask that my name may be written as that of the commander of the Third Cavalry Division.” Written upside down at the top of page 3 is, “Presented to Robert McKinlay Comy 2nd West Va Cavalry Third Cavalry Division.” The pages are toned and there is an archival repair to one fold; otherwise, boldly written. Printed broadsides of Custer’s congratulatory address sell for over $3,000. How much more valuable is this handwritten copy by an officer who may well have been part of Custer’s staff! 3. McKinley’s discharge certificate, dated June 30, 1865, at Wheeling, W. Va. and signed by his commanding officer, Capt. A. Smith, 9.75” x 7.75”, Fine. The certificate notes that McKinley was born in Scotland, that he joined in 1862 for three years, and that he was a farmer by occupation. Toned and soiled, but legible. 4. A small New Testament carried by a relative, with notations of war activities along the margins. Front cover is missing and back cover is detached. 5. A time line of the war by McKinley, on five pages of a notebook, 6.75” x 4.75”, some pages loose; also, personal notes on McKinley’s marriage, and on illnesses and injuries he suffered from the war. 6. An affidavit filed regarding McKinley’s pension, by a doctor who was a member of the same company as McKinley in 1864. He gives a notarized statement regarding heart trouble McKinley had during the war. 7. A program for Union Veteran Legion Encampment No. 31, Newark, Ohio, giving the roster for 1912. McKinley is listed. 8. A U.V.L. ribbon pinned with a U.V.L. button to a white handkerchief, along with a green harp-shaped Irish pin and ribbon. 9. An image of McKinley as an older man, 4.5” x 3.75”, unevenly cut, some age spots, and mounting remnants on verso. 10. An after supper address given by McKinley to members of the U.V.L., 5 pages, in pencil, Fine. Light soiling and some fold splits. A patriotic address to old comrades, naming the battles in which their members participated, “...and last of all Appomatox I had the Honer of being a member of the 3rd Cavalry Division under General George A Custer...was at Appomattox when General R.E. Lee thowed up the Sponge to U.S. Grant....” (10 items)................................................................................................................................................................................................(6,000-8,000) The 2nd West Virginia was recruited mainly in Ohio. It was organized by Colonel William M. Bolles and operated about Western Virginia until July 1864 when it moved to the Shenandoah Valley. It fought at Kearnstown, Chambersburg, Opequan, Fisher’s Hill, Cedar Creek, Five Forks, Sailor’s Creek, Appomattox Station, and was at Appomattox during the surrender of the Confederate Army. The Regiment led the Army of the Potomac in the Grand Review at Washington, then travelled to Wheeling and was mustered out on June 30,1865. During service, the regiment lost 4 officers and 77 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded; 115 enlisted men died from disease.

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1884 “CUSTER POST MARCH” Historic Sheet Music

34 (GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER). 1884-Dated, Historic Printed Sheet Music, “Custer Post March” published by W. E. Adair, Cohocton, New York, copyright 1884, Choice Very Fine. “Dedicated to the Officers of Custer Post, No. 81, G.A.R., Bath, N.Y.” The pages are boldly printed in deep black, slight uniform tone, and in overall very nice condition. It measures 10.5” x 13.75” having 3 printed sheets (consisting 4 pages of musical notation, and 1 page of advertising, plus the front title page with an outstanding engraved portrait of George Custer in his classic military uniform. A great item for display and perfect for any George A. Custer collection. The first we have offered............................ (400-500)

Impressive New York Colonial Era Military Appointment

35 WILLIAM COSBY (1690-1736) Royal Governor of New York (1732-36). November 14, 1733-Dated Early Colonial Era, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “W. Cosby” as Governor, 1 page, 12.5”x 8.25”, Very Fine. This original document, is oblong legal folio, New York, being a Military Appointment of Myndort Myndorf as, “... First Lieutenant in the third Company of Militia... at Schenectady...” Boldly printed in black on laid period paper being in much nicer quality than early documents of this era are typically encountered, which is nice for display. Very rare being dated so early, in 1733, and outstanding in eye appeal of the period.......... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500)

Important Content 1725 Colonial American Religious Conflict

36 REVEREND TIMOTHY CUTLER. (May 31, 1684 – August 17, 1765) American Episcopal Clergyman and Rector of Yale College. August 25,1725-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Timothy Cutler,” written to Governor William Dummer of Massachusetts-Bay, About Fine. This letter is single sheet, two sided, 8” x 11” with ink being readable and somewhat mostly light, interesting historic content and is fairly clear in reading. There is a small 2” tear in left margin, standard letter folds, overall being still in good condition. In this original letter he has states that, according to his office with the divine Church of England, he did preach a sermon at Scituate (Massachusetts) on “July 28th past .... a letter in the Boston News dated November 1725 declared falsehoods and untruths about the overzealous doctrine to promote Presbytes and destroy substantials in Religion..... the information printed in the Boston Gazette was printed without knowledge or order...”. Cutler then goes into detail that he was invited to preach at Scituate, as they had no minister “...seven men showed up, three were strangers.... the following morning, two of the strangers followed him to the next town in an unsulted manner..... the next morning there were too many people attending to preach in the great hall....” they requested that a Lt. Dammen, a man of high standing, but not chosen of the Church of England, preach the services. The crowd followed him to the meeting house and found the doors open, and followed him in. There were 90 persons who attended him in this house, 40 of whom claimed to be married and of ardent behavior..... Cutler then requests of the Governor that he protect the ministers of the Church of England, and that only properly ordained ministers be allowed to preach..... (signed) Timothy Cutler. Deane, in the History of Scituate, records that the invitation to Rev. Dr. Timothy Cutler was extended by Lieutenant Damon, whose relations with the Reverend Mr. Bourn, of the North Meeting House where the service was held, were not harmonious, and that possession of the Meeting House for that purpose was taken without the consent of the proper authority. (History of Scituate by Samuel Deane, Boston, 1831 on page 35.) Criticism and opposition were provoked, and an account of the service in the “Boston Gazette,” referring to the number and respectability of the audience, drew forth a statement by a Scituate gentleman to the “ Boston News Letter “ denying that any of the principal inhabitants of the town had invited the Doctor, and declaring “ that only three men of Scituate, a number of disappointed men from neighboring towns, and about forty school boys were present.” Dr. Cutler, always firm and zealous in asserting and maintaining the dignity of his church, addressed to the Council, a memorial (See Council Records, September 2. 1725) complaining of a notice in No. 1170 of the News Letter, “published by authority,” which in this connection remarked sarcastically. “However by the way, this shows the Doctor’s fervent zeal and indefatigable pains to make proselytes to ye cause, and promote ceremonies by destroying substantials in religion.” He therefore prayed that, “Such reparation may be made to the character and protection afforded by the Church of England in this, as well as in all other instances.”

The newspaper, in consequence, received a rebuke from the Governor of Massachusetts-Bay and its governing Council on the ground that its action was presumptuous and meddlesome, and it was required to discontinue the words, “Published by Authority” from its heading....................................................... (1,000-1,500)

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1781 Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed by Henry Dearborn “QM” Supplying Continental Soldiers Provisions Returning From The Battle of Yorktown

37 HENRY DEARBORN, Revolutionary War Military Officer and Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. November 13, 1781-Dated docket, Historic Revolutionary War Autograph Letter Signed, “H. Dearborn, Lt. Col.(onel) QM” (Quartermaster of the Continental Army), 1 page, 12.5” x 8,” Very Good with reinforcements on reverse. This original letter was fully written by Lieutenant Colonel Henry Dearborn, while in his capacity as General George Washington’s Quartermaster. It is addressed to Colonel Henry Hollingsworth, concerning the Continental Army’s need for cattle and forage on their return from the historic Yorktown Campaign. This historic Wartime letter has a 1” hole from the corresponding wax seal tear when opened and fold separations which have been reinforced on the blank reverse side and around the outer edges with large strips of off-white 3/4” wide, cloth tape and sold as is as such. Some paper loss is noted at the very top, which has removed most of the date area. However, the date is clearly and boldly written on the docketing, found on the additional side flap from the mailing of this letter. There is some typical, expected light tone and a .5” tear in the lower right corner in the signature. Henry Dearborn’s bold 2” long signature (3.5” with adding his rank) is at the bottom right of this letter. It reads, in full: “Sir - The Army (which I expect will be at this place within two or three days, at farthest) on its arrival will be in want of provision, forrage, & teams. - being informed that those matters are under your direction as an officer of this State, have no doubt but you will take the necessary measures for furnishing those supplies. - I think one hundred & fifty beef cattle will be necessary to drive on with the Army when it marches from hence, which expect will be within three or four days. The quantity of forrage Col. Yates has requested of you I imagine will be sufficient, short feed is of great importance to us. - thirty four horse teams at least will be wanted, & if they are not procured by you or Col. Yates, we shall be under the disagreeable necessity of making use of the authority of the Army for procuring them, which will perhaps distress many of those individuals which have contributed their full proportion to us and the support of the Army, whilst others that have done very little, go free; - not doubting but that you will make every action in your power to furnish the above mentioned articles. - - I am with great respect your Obedient, Humble Servant H. Dearborn Lt. Col. DQM P.S. 20 waggon loads of straw will be absolutely necessary for the horses... HD”

Even being in this worn and reinforced condition which appears quite decent and should have some restoration, this letter is valuable and very historic. The interesting content of this 1781 Revolutionary War Letter signed by one of George Washington’s most trusted officers, just after the Battle of YorkTown, that caused the greatest British surrender and won the Revolutionary War for America.... ................................................................................. (2,000-2,500) Page 20

1804 Secretary of War Henry Dearborn Letter on Military Affairs With Integral Envelope

38 HENRY DEARBORN, Revolutionary War Military Officer and Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. March 31, 1804, Autograph Letter Signed, “H. Dearborn,” 1 page (plus integral address page), 9.75” x 8,” Choice Very Fine. Addressed to William Linnard, the Military Agent at Philadelphia, Secretary of War Dearborn advises him that commanding officers will be directed to ship arms which can not be repaired on site, to Linnard in Philadelphia, and also that damaged clothing mentioned in an earlier letter, should be shipped to New Orleans for sale there. Docketing on the address page adds that the damaged clothing was at Fort Adams (Newport, Rhode Island). This letter concludes with Dearborn’s clear 2.5” signature. The Secretary of War has also placed a war department signature on the address page. A nice looking letter, lightly age toned, with some loss of paper on the address page (not affecting any content) where the wax seal tore out when the letter was opened. From the Dr. John Robertson Collection and Exhibit of American Stampless Covers........................................................... (500-600)

Henry Dearborn “FREE” Franking Cover Signature

39 HENRY DEARBORN (1751-1829). American Revolutionary War Military Officer, Secretary of War, fought at Bunker Hill, in Arnold’s Quebec Expedition, Wyoming Valley and in the War of 1812 took Fort George. April 20, [ca. 1801], Postal stamp canceled, Excellent “Free” Franking Signature, “H Dearborn” War Department, written above “FREE” stamped in red, Washington (DC), face panel of a 3.5” x 6” envelope, Choice Very Fine. This cover is addressed to, “Simon Gratz & Co.”, in Philadelphia. Gratz was a wealthy Philadelphia merchant involved in the India trade. Boldly written and in vivid, clean condition.................. (275-350)

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James William Denver Commander in the Army of The Tennessee

“A. Conan Doyle” Great Content Autograph Letter Signed

40 (JAMES WILLIAM DENVER), Mexican War Captain, as the Commander in Army of the Tennessee, for whom the city of Denver, Colorado is named. Letter Archive, including two letters and three poems (two being together) from Mary Denver, James’ sister, signed “Mary C. Denver”. Mary was a contributor to the “Authors” magazine and a book of her poems was published after her death. 1. Letter dated 1861, The content of this letter is about the beginning of the Civil War. Mary’s writing has a poetic rhythm: “But I must now turn to another and less agreeable subject — War — Civil war, is upon us, with all its honors!... Bragg is firing on Fort Pickens at this time (Of course you have heard of the surrender of Sumter).” This letter includes lots of other great Civil War content. 2. May 9, 1846, Letter to William, “I would rather you would not publish the poetry I sent you as all three of the pieces have been published several times before but suit yourself . When Life’s evergreen wreath round they temple is twined Forget not the Messenger Rose!” These letters are very nice and clear, all have typical folds. The May 9, 1846 letter has two small tears at the center folds. Although one tear slightly disturbs the text the letter is still very easy to read. Two of Mary’s poems are also included in the lot: 3. “The Messenger Rose” 4. “Freedom’s Watchword” This historic archive would seem to be best destined to a City of Denver museum or library collection. (4 letters).......... (600-800) The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861 – April 13, 1861) was the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter near Charleston, South Carolina that started the American Civil War.

Joe DiMaggio Signed Racing Form from Monmouth Park

41 JOE DIMAGGIO. July 30, 1971-Dated, Racing Form from Monmouth Park in New Jersey, signed, “Joe DiMaggio” in blue ink, 9”x 4”, Very Fine. Signature is on race 7, “The Joe DiMaggio Purse”. DiMaggio’s signature measures 3” long. A great souvenir!............................................................... (150-300)

42 SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE (1859-1930). Famous English Author remembered for his creation of the character Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson. July 9, (no year), Autograph Letter Signed, “A. Conan Doyle,” written upon his personal Windlesham letterhead, 7”x 5.25”, 1 page, 8vo., Choice Very Fine. This original letter is written to a Mrs. Finlay. It has been laid down to the inside front cover of a First Edition copy of his book, “Our Second American Adventure” (Boston: Little, Brown, & Co., 1924), 8.75”x5.75”. The front flyleaf also bears a personal notation inscription which reads, “With the Compliments of the Author” notice pasted thereto. The truly great and very rousing content reads, in part: “... I sent my thanks for the photos to the New York address. Also that my American book was sent there and returned. Now I have asked Brown Little & Co. of Boston... to send your copy to you... I’ll read the scenario and let you know... You are a gracious figure in our past memory... We fight, fight, fight — and we win, win, win, but it’s a long battle for the truth...”................. (1,500-1,800) Page 21

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Early Colonial Massachusetts Governor Joseph Dudley

43 JOSEPH DUDLEY, British Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. August 29, 1707, Cut Document Signed, “J Dudley,” black ink, Boston, 1.5” x 5.25”, Choice Very Fine. The slip of paper bearing his signature has been cut from a larger document and mounted to a 9.75” x 6” sheet bearing his likeness, closely cut. The larger sheet is titled “Administration of Dudley” and describes some of Governor Dudley’s career. A fine, representational specimen...... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

Queen Mother “Elizabeth’s” Personal Checkbook Register

45 ELIZABETH, Consort of George VI and Queen Mother of Elizabeth II. This is an original, Partially-Printed Used Checkbook, with the manuscript register belonging to the Queen Mother, as Queen and Queen Mother, 6” x 2.5”, Very Fine. The checkbook originally contained 24 checks (none present), which were written over a period of nine years, from 1948-56. The register and the check stubs are written in the Queen’s hand. Six of the checks were made out to “The King” and one to “Princess Elizabeth.” Another notation is for “The King’s Thoroughbred Stud.” Other recipients of the Queen’s checks included Lady Carew Pole, Lady Jean Rankin, Lady Katharine Seymour, and the Duke of Beaufort. The amounts of the checks varied from £55 to £10,000. No checks were written after May 1951 until February of 1955, during which time George VI died (1952) and Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. The checkbook has brown paper covers with marbled end papers; there is a one-inch split at spine. Notations are neatly written in black ink. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon had married George, Duke of York and second son of George V, in 1923. Upon the abdication of Edward VII in 1936, George succeeded to the throne as George VI and Elizabeth became Queen. They had two children, Elizabeth and Margaret. We are told that the provenance of this checkbook is from Princess Margaret’s son David, Viscount Luiley................... (2,000-3,000)

44 JONATHAN EDWARDS (1703-1758). Preacher, Theologian, and Missionary to Native Americans, Edwards “is widely acknowledged to be America’s most important and original philosophical theologian,” and one of America’s greatest early Colonial era intellectuals. Undated, Clipped Signature, “Jonathan Edwards”, on 3.5”x 1.5” laid paper, Very Fine. Mounted to a 11.25” x 7” on a prior owner’s display card, along with a 7.25”x 5.75” later portrait titled: “The Reverend Mr.Jonathan Edwards of New England”........................................................... (150-200) Page 22

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William Ellery Jr’s. 1757 Rhode Island Naval Office Appointment Document As The Acting Naval Officer for the Colony Signed By Colonial Governor William Greene

46 (WILLIAM ELLERY, JR.), “Son of Liberty,” 1776 Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island and on its Marine Committee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence for Rhode Island, Naval Officer for the Colony and appointed Continental Congress Loan Office Commissioner for the State, etc. WILLIAM GREENE, Revolutionary War Governor of Rhode Island and Chief Justice of the Colony. May 6, 1757, Autograph Document Signed, “W. Greene, Govr.,” 1 page, measuring 5.75” x 9.75,” Very Fine. In this document, Governor William Greene of Rhode Island authorizes William Ellery Jr., Appointed Naval Officer, to act on behalf of the Colony of Rhode Island in all matters pertaining to his office. The Governor’s bold 2.75” signature appears in the lower right, and on the left, a star shaped paper covers the embossed, red wax seal. This manuscript document reads in full (punctuation added): “Colony Rhode Island & [etc.] - To William Ellery Junr. - Gentleman Greeting - You being appointed Naval officer for said Colony for the year pursuing, are hereby authorized and fully impowered (sic) To act and Do in all things fully, amply and effectually, so far as Relates to said office, according to Law, and for Doing, this shall be your Sufficient warrant. Given Under My hand and Seal in said Colony the 6th Day of May in the thirtieth year of his Majesty’s Reign A D 1757 - W. Greene, Govr.” This document has been archivally backed, repairing two edge tears, one of which extends through the abbreviation “Govr” after the signature. Otherwise this rare and early Colonial Naval Document is in excellent overall condition....................................................................(5,000-6,000) William Greene (1696-1758) served four times as Governor of Rhode Island between 1743 and 1758. His son, William Greene Jr. (1731-1809) was Governor during 1778-1786.

Unusual 1797 William Ellery Customs Collector Document 47 WILLIAM ELLERY “Son of Liberty,” 1776 Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island and on its Marine Committee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence for Rhode Island, Naval Officer for the Colony and appointed Continental Congress Loan Office Commissioner for the State, Customs Collector at Newport, etc. February 7, 1797-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Wm Ellery,” as Customs Collector, Newport (Rhode Island), Very Fine. This very unusual size and type document form is one page, measuring 13.25” x 8.5”, issued “at the Custom-House of Newport”, certifying that, in part: “Joseph Finch Master or Commander of the Brig Peggy of Newport... mounted with no guns, navigated with Eight men, American built, and bound for Bordeaux.” The vessel mentioned contained coffee, cotton, pimento, rice, and “five casks of Oil”. There is a large docket on the upper left of the blank reverse, in French noted at Paris. It has its two embossed paper Official Seals intact, some trivial fold edge splits and expected light tone. Boldly Signed by William Ellery both under and above the two official Embossed Seals at the left side margin. The first of this rare type form we have offered............................................................................ (750-950)

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Connecticut Doctor John Ely Revolutionary War Accounts

“Edward Everett” Offers His Autograph

49 EDWARD EVERETT, celebrated New England Orator and Politician, shared the platform with Lincoln at Gettysburg. November 20, 1855, Autograph Note Signed “Edward Everett”, one page, 7” x 9”, Choice Very Good. Writing from Boston, Everett offers a souvenir: “Written as an autograph for Amos M. Hyde of Lowell by Edward Everett.” The note bears light toning from dampstain, light folds, and a small chip to right margin, but with a bold, dark signature..................................................... (200-250)

Biographical Sketch of the Life of Ralph Farnham Survivor of the Glorious Battle of Bunker Hill - Signed in 1860 !

48 DR. JOHN ELY. October 1776, Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document, Abstract of Money Due to Colonel John Ely from the State of Connecticut, Very Good. An original handwritten document, written by and Signed “John Ely.” Headed, “Pay Abstract of Money Due to Jn. Ely,” this 1 page, 12.5” x 7.75” document is an account covering the period from August 1775 through October 1776. This document reads, in part: August & Sept. 1775 To attendance as Physician and medicines ... for Col. Parson’s Reg. March 18th 1776 To medicines procurd (sic) for the companys stationed at New London. Feb, March & April 1776 To travill expenses in proceeding to New Jersey by the Gen Order July 5th - To expenses for myself & Peter Granger on my journey too & from Ticonderoga October 1776 To paid doctr. Atwater Jun. Bill for Medicines for the use of 3 Reg of this state as no supply’s from the Continental Stores were to be had ... To wages as Paymaster to 3rd Reg. as none has been appointed...” The reference to Col Parson’s regiment here is the same Samuel Holden Parson who helped plan the siege at Fort Ticonderoga. Without a shot fired in May of 1775, the Continental Army captured the crucial fortress and with it the necessary arsenal to fight the battle in Boston. The 100 cannons, which Col. Ely in Parson’s 6th Regiment helped secure, were brought back to New England with a great deal of difficulty and did not arrive in Boston until January 1776. Ely was also engaged in the brutal New York Campaign in 1776 and these notations reflect some of his expenses. Docketed on the back, “Accounts wt the State of Connecticut.” A rare and important Revolutionary War Document from an officer in the Connecticut Militia........................................ (1,000-1,200) Dr. John Ely (1737-1800) in 1775 raised a military unit at his own expense and was made a Captain in the 6th Connecticut Regiment. The following year he was promoted to Major, and was a Colonel of the 4th Battalion in 1777 when he was captured by the British at Long Island. He was not exchanged until 1780, and during that time acted as physician in the, treating smallpox victims. His experience in treating smallpox was well known. In a July 19, 1776 letter, Governor Trumbull wrote to Gen. Schuyler that he was sending Major John Ely to him, as he was skilled in the treatment of smallpox.

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50 RALPH FARNHAM, 1860-Dated. Ralph Farnham Signed, First Edition Booklet entitled, “A Biographical Sketch of the Life of Ralph Farnham, of Acton, Maine; Now in the One Hundred and Fifth Year of his Age, and the Sole (Last) Survivor of the Glorious Battle of Bunker Hill,” by C. W. Clarence, (Boston, Massachusetts), Very Fine. This extremely rare original First Edition Booklet is Signed “Ralph Farnham,” in his shaky, very aged hand, located just below an oval Albumen Portrait of the elderly Revolutionary War soldier and last Battle of Bunker Hill survivor. The covers of this booklet are slightly chipped with some small tears and the front cover is loose, but the page with Farnham’s image and his signature is quite nice. The signature is in rich brown ink and very clear and presentable. Extremely rare, specially signed by Ralph Farnham! Ex: EAHA Auction Lot #101 in Early American’s October 10, 1998 auction, where it brought $1,236 over a decade ago............................................................................ (1,800-2,400) Farnham lived in relative obscurity as a Maine farmer until his hometown of Acton celebrated his 104th birthday and his Revolutionary War service. Governor Nathaniel P. Banks, Mayor Frederic W. Lincoln of Boston, Edward Everett, and other prominent Bostonians invited Farnham to visit their city in the fall. Farnham accepted the invitation and arrived in Boston on October 8, 1860. His visit to Boston coincided with a tour of the city by the Prince of Wales, and the Maine veteran briefly met with the young prince.

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Cyrus W. Field Signature On A Commercial Letter

51 CYRUS W. FIELD, Famous American Industrialist, who laid the first successful Transatlantic Cable. November 28, 1849, Autograph Letter Signed, “Cyrus W. Field & Co.,” 1 page, Choice Very Fine. Measuring 10” x 8,” this letter is tipped into a modern paper folder. Unlike his later signatures which are large and bold, this early letter is signed with a distinct but very modest flair and with the company name as well. This is a commercial letter regarding the shipment of rope and the payment of the shipping charges........................................................................... (400-500)

Cyrus Fields Thanks Congressman S.S. Cox For A Speech

1847 Railroad Company Bond Signed By Millard Fillmore

53 MILLARD FILLMORE (1800 - 1874). 13th President of the United States, serving from 1850 until 1853, and the last member of the Whig Party to hold that office. An archive of five items relating to the New York & Erie Railroad Company. 1. Very Rare New York & Erie Railroad Company Bond Signed On Verso By Millard Fillmore As Comptroller. 1847, New York. $1000 bond bearing 7% interest, measuring 13”x 8” and printed in black. Engraved vignette of an early steam locomotive at top center, bridge at bottom. Engraved by Danforth and Hufty. Attached red seal at lower left, revenue stamp at upper right. Signed “Millard Fillmore” on verso as comptroller of New York. This Bond is one of less than ten that originally surfaced. A fine autographed railroad rarity. The top margin has significant paper loss and some dampstaining as is typical for this piece. Stamp and perf cancelled, neither affecting Fillmore’s signature. 2. A small printed form dated 1946 from the New York & Erie Railroad Company, measures 3.5” x 5.25” printed in blue. Extremely fine. 3. A small portion of a bond contract dated 1867 from the New York & Erie Railroad Company, measures 3.25” x 13” Signed by Robert Berdell, President. 4. Two cancelled bond coupons from the New York & Erie Railroad Company, measuring 2.24” x 3” dated 1945 and 1946. 5. Mortgage Bond Extention Contract for $1000 from the New York & Erie Railroad Company, dated 1897. Signed by the President A.D. Waldron. Measures 10.25” x 7.25”. Printed front and back in brown ink, Very Fine. (5 items)......................................................................... (700-800) MILLARD FILLMORE. (1800-1874). Thirteenth President of the United States. Fillmore served as comptroller of the State of New York, a position he held from January 1848 to February 1849, at which time he resigned to take office as Vice-President of the United States under Zachary Taylor. Upon Taylor’s sudden death in July 1850, Fillmore became President.

52 CYRUS W. FIELD, Famous American Industrialist, who laid the first successful Telegraph Cable across the Atlantic Ocean. April 27, 1874, Autograph Letter Signed, “Cyrus W. Field,” 7.75” x 5.25,” with huge, bold 2.5” by 1.5” signature, Choice Very Fine. In this letter, Field expresses thanks to Samuel S. Cox, who the following year would be Chairman of the Congressional Committee on Banking and Currency, for sending a printed copy of a Congressional speech Cox had delivered on financial matters... ....................................................................................... (400-500) Samuel Sullivan Cox (1824-1889) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from Ohio and from New York. A delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1864 and 1868, he was elected to the House as a Democrat from Ohio (1857-1865) and served as the Chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary War Claims. He moved to New York City in 1865, and resumed the practice of law and was again elected to the House, this time from New York (1869-1889). He was Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency (1875-1877).

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Signed President “Millard Fillmore” First Report By The Smithsonian Institution

Benjamin Harrison’s Widow Quotes His Tribute to Abraham Lincoln!

56 (FIRST LADIES), FRANCES CLEVELAND, MARY LORD HARRISON, LOU H. HOOVER.

54 MILLARD FILLMORE. This is the first report of the Smithsonian Institution—Signed by Millard Fillmore! Booklet is Signed “Millard Fillmore” in dark ink on the top margin of cover of this 1848 “First Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution,” Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, Washington, DC, Very Fine. The signature measures a huge 2.5” long, and was most likely signed as either Vice President (which he served from 1849-50), or President (1850-53), but the most interesting aspect is the fact that the Smithsonian was founded in 1846, and issued this first report the year before Fillmore came to Washington. The soft-cover booklet has a toned cover, slightly separated along the back spine, chipped corners, but the pages are firm and legible.............. (1,500-2,000)

1. January 8, 1907, Autograph Letter Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland,” in black ink on embossed stationery, “Westland, Princeton, New Jersey,” Choice Very Fine. Addressed to Mr. Johnson, advising that “Mr. Cleveland & I shall be glad to attend… the entertainments for the Keats-Shelley Memorial” if it is possible for them to be in New York at the time, adding: “This isn’t promising to be there! We are uncertain folks - & we couldn’t think of saying more than a month ahead that we will surely do a thing… The Committee are very good to suggest a box for us. Mr. Cleveland joins me in thanks and all good wishes…” Grover Cleveland died a year and a half later, having served as a trustee of Princeton University after leaving the White House. 2. & 3. November 22, 1927, Autograph Note Signed, “Mary Lord Harrison,” in fountain pen ink, no location, quoting a portion of her late husband’s tribute to Lincoln on his 1898 birthday, 9” x 4”, Very Fine. Titled “Lincoln.” The text reads: “He stands like a great lighthouse to show the way of duty to all his countrymen and to send afar a beam of courage to those who beat against the winds.” She then identified the quotation as being “from a speech made by Ex-President Harrison at the Marquette Club Chicago Feb. 12th 1898. Copied for Mr Boos…” Very unusual! Accompanied by a print engraving of Lincoln, his Gettysburg Address, measuring 9” x 6.25”, and a note written at the bottom: “‘Lest we forget!’ Mary Lord Harrison December 2nd 1938.” Mary Lord Harrison was Benjamin Harrison’s second wife; his first wife died while he was in office in 1892, and he married Mary Scott Lord Dimmick in 1896. 4. February 24, 1928, Typed Letter Signed, “Lou Henry Hoover,” 2300 S. Street, Washington, DC, 10” x 7.75”, two pages, Fine. Mrs. Hoover pays a doctor’s bill that was sent unanswered to an address in Europe. This toned, waterstained letter has a large, expressive signature.

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Eleanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower White House Correspondence

Five signed letters from First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower

55 (FIRST LADIES), ELEANOR ROOSEVELT & MAMIE EISENHOWER. Original correspondence from Eleanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower, from the 1930s to the 1970s—some are typed on “The White House” stationery, and others on personal letterhead, Choice Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Each measure approximately 9” x 6”, and reflect personal responses between these First Ladies and their admirers. Mrs. Roosevelt’s letters are from December 2, 1936 (White House stationery), February 15, 1950, and September 10, 1952 (“Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, New York”). Mrs. Eisenhower’s letters are from November 1, 1954 (The White House), January 4, 1967, and May 15, 1972 (Personal letterhead), Gettysburg, PA. Includes an original “The White House” envelope with Nov. 1, 1954 cancellation. Exceptional signatures; letters with mild wear and soiling or mounting remnants on the back—otherwise extremely fine. (7 items)............................................................... (600-800)

57 (FIRST LADIES), ELEANOR ROOSEVELT & MAMIE EISENHOWER. Five signed letters from First Ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower, typed on either “The White House” stationery or on personal letterhead, Choice Very Fine. The letters measure approximately 9” x 6”, and contain both mundane and very personal messages to friends and supporters. Eleanor Roosevelt’s letters are dated August 4, 1937 (a recommendation for a Democratic National Campaign member), and September 29, 1941 (regarding the death of her brother)—both on White House stationery. Also included is a “White House” envelope with “From E. Roosevelt” written in green pencil. Mamie Eisenhower’s letters are dated November 19, 1954 and December 28, 1956 (from “The White House”), and October 18, 1972 (“Mamie Doud Eisenhower” letterhead), Gettysburg, PA—which reflects on “Ike’s birthday”. Includes an original “The White House” envelope with a 1956 cancellation, and another envelope with a stamped free-frank: “Mamie Eisenhower, Gettysburg, PA, Oct. 16 ’72. A nice assortment—very minor wear or toning to the letters. (8 items)......................................................................... (600-800)

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Rare Signed Letter and Card by Caroline Scott Harrison, Benjamin Harrison’s Wife Who Died in the White House

58 (FIRST LADIES), CAROLINE SCOTT HARRISON, FRANCES CLEVELAND & BESS TRUMAN. 1. c. 1890, undated Autograph Letter Signed, “Caroline S Harrison,” on “Executive Mansion, Washington” stationery, 6” x 4” folded sheet, Very Fine. The letter has a torn upper right corner, not affecting the text in any way: “My Dear Mrs. Williams I have just seen by this evening’s paper the death of your sister. If I had known this earlier I would have gone up to see you but as it is so late now that I can only write you a note & say how deeply I sympathize with you in this sad [note]….” Letter has mounted remnants on the back. Also includes a Card Signed “Caroline Scott Harrison,” no date, approx. 2” x 3.5” Extremely Fine. Caroline Scott Harrison was First Lady to President Benjamin Harrison, moving into the White House in 1889. In the winter of 1891-1892 she fell ill, and died of tuberculosis at the White House in October 1892. 2. December 17, 1891, Autograph Letter Signed, “Frances F. Cleveland,” in ink on a four-page letter, folded to 7” x 4.5”, Lakewood, NJ, Very Fine. Mrs. Cleveland thanks a friend for a gift to her baby “Ruth,” and then complains about the newspapers: “I am just as well as my best friends could wish. In spite of the newspapers which will have me ill – greatly to the anxiety – of my friends I find… My love to Dr. Rosaman and his sister- and much for yourself. The President would join me, were he here…” Includes a printed card, measuring 3” x 3.8”: “Mrs. Cleveland At Home… January twenty third,… 1897.” 3. [October 31, 1951], Autograph Letter Signed, “Bess Truman” in black felt-tip pen on “The White House” stationery, 9.25” x 6.25”, 2 pages, Extremely Fine. “Dear Mr. [Charles] Tucker – I didn’t get to see Adm. Kirk, he was her so briefly, but Harry of course did see him & the Adm. Told him the last thing he did was to see V. & M. before he left M. to ask about Bob’s wife and the five other American mens’ wives… I am hoping to go to Key West for two days late in Nov. but may not get off…” Accompanied by the original envelope, canceled Oct. 31, 1951—but missing the original stamp, and addressed in Bess’s handwriting. Mrs. Truman was notoriously unhappy at the White House and Washington, and sought every opportunity to get away when she could, as this letter attests. (6 items)................................................................... (1,250-1,500)

“John Fitch” Signed 1778 Revolutionary War Bond Relative of the Man Granted The First U.S. Patent for the Steamboat

59 JOHN FITCH, Relative of the Famous Clock Maker, Brass Worker, Silversmith, and Inventor of the Steamship in the United States. October 20, 1778-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Manuscript Document Signed, “John Fitch,” as a witness to a transaction, being a Bond executed and signed by “John Martin” as Assistant Commissary in the American Army, Charles City County, Fredericksburg, VA, measuring 13.5” x 8.25”, Choice Very Fine. There is an original red Wax Seal at bottom right edge, below Martin’s signature. This rare 1778 Revolutionary War bond reads, in full: “Know all Men by there (sic) presents that I John Martin of Charles City County in the State of Virginia am holden and stand bound unto the honorable Henry Laurens Esquire President of the Continental Congress or his successor in office, in the sum of five thousand dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made and done, I the said John Martin do bind myself my Heirs, Executors and administrators firmly by these presents, signed with my hand and sealed with my seal, dated Fredericksburg... The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden John Martin shall well and truly execute the office and trust of an Assistant Commissary of ...in the American Army according to the resolutions of Congress regulating that Department; then this present obligation to be void and of none effect, but in default thereof shall remain and abide in full force, strength, Power and Virtue... Signed sealed and Delivered in the present off - John Fitch - Sil Mather”. Very clear and distinct brown-ink manuscript. Document with normal folds, minor dampstains along the margins; large, clear signatures of both Martin and Fitch. A superb Revolutionary War bond that mentions the president of the Continental Congress and contains the signature of John Fitch........................ (1,500-2,000) Page 27

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Limited Edition “President John F. Kennedy: Assassination Report of the Warren Commission” Signed Gerald R. Ford

60 GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006). Thirty-eighth President of the United States (1974-77); appointed Vice President on the resignation of Spiro Agnew (1973). 2004-Dated, Limited Edition Book Signed, “Gerald R. Ford,” entitled; “President John F. Kennedy: Assassination Report of the Warren Commission,” 608 pages, 6.5” x 9.25”, by FlatSigned Press, Nashville, Choice Near Mint. This is a very special Limited Edition, No. 50/2948. It is boldly signed on limitation page. This is a superb leather bound volume, with gilt lettering and Presidential seal on cover and hubbed spine. Silk moiré endpapers with permanent satin ribbon bookmark and gilt paper edges. With a new foreword and new material that were added by the former President. Accompanied by publisher’s Certificate of Authenticity and photograph of the former President Signing these books for FlatSigned Press.......... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

“Henry Ford” Commemorates The Automotive Industry

62 HENRY FORD, LEE IACOCCA, & ASSORTED AUTOGRAPHS. Lot of 9 items, signed cards, envelopes and letters, from assorted celebrities from around the world, Extremely Fine. Includes a First Day of Issue Cover, Commemorating the “Automotive Industry,” Signed “Henry Ford,” “Lee Iacocca,” and “Leonard Woodcock,” (October 15, 1960, Detroit, Michigan). Other autographs from Cecil Day-Lewis (Poet Laureate of England); Bernard Buffet, and Korczak Ziolkowski, artists; and Sir Bernard Lovell, of the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, England. (9 items)......................................................................... (700-800)

Document Signed by John T. Ford of Ford’s Theater Fame

Henry Ford Puts On A Blackface Minstrel Show In 1916

61 (HENRY FORD). This fabulous photograph of members of the Ford Family Minstrel Show, is labeled: “Ford Family Minstrels - Sales Department Banquet - Pontchartrain Hotel February 3, 1916,” and is in Choice Extremely Fine. The image measures 14.25”x 8”, framed to an overall size of 19.75”x 14”. The 40 members shown in the photograph are all White men, most of them in “blackface” paint. This photograph was almost certainly taken at the Pontchartrain Hotel in Detriot, Michigan, which was in existence as early as 1909. The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans did not open until 1927. We could not find any reference to a Ford Family Minstrel group, and believe this is a photograph of some employees of the Ford Motor Company who agreed to provide entertainment for a company banquet. The evidence for this is the man seated in the second row, near the center, without face paint. He is none other than Henry Ford himself! This photograph is in excellent condition, with no holes, tears, stains or foxing. The matte under which it is housed has browned with age, and the wooden frame in which it is held is scuffed (not examined out of the frame). A rare and historic illustration of American Business History and Black American History....................... (1,200-1,800) Page 28

63 JOHN T. FORD. Manager of Ford’s Theater where Lincoln was Assassinated on the evening of April 14, 1865. Invoice Autograph Endorsement Signed: “J. T. Ford,” July 26, 1883, Baltimore, MD, 1 page, 7” x 8.25”, Fine. The invoice has been printed on pictorial stationery of Coolahan & Evans, Furnishing Undertakers, for $87.00 for “Funeral Expenses of Miss Mary McGinn”. At the lower left is an Autograph Note Signed: “Wm. E. Starn - Corpus Christie”. The document reads, in full: “To Mr. Jno. T. Ford, City Hall, This bill is for the funeral of one of the victims at Tivoli. ($50)” Beneath this, Ford has penned: “The City will pay $50 on account of this bill.” Part of Ford’s handwriting is somewhat dampstained and along the left portion of the “J” of the signature. Overall this document remains in fine condition... .................................................................................... (800-1,000) On the night of July 25, 1883, Maryland’s worst maritime disaster claimed the lives of 63 people (34 women, 23 children, six men) when a wooden pier at the old Tivoli picnic grounds collapsed. Tivoli was an excursion resort on the Patapsco River, ten miles from Baltimore. John T. Ford had served as a Baltimore city council member and was acting Mayor of the city for two years.

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1783 Edmond-Charles Genêt “Citizen Genêt” Writes To Representative Henry Laurens at Calais During Peace Talks

Henry Laurens succeeded John Hancock as President of the Second Continental Congress (1777-1778). Laurens also ran the largest Slave trading house in North America. In the 1750s alone, his Charleston, South Carolina Slave trading firm oversaw the sale of more than 8,000 Enslaved Africans. He was for a time, the Vice-President of South Carolina and a diplomat. During the Revolutionary War, in 1779 the Continental Congress sent Henry Laurens to negotiate a treaty with the Dutch. He left Philadelphia in August 1780 and was captured by the British off of Newfoundland. Laurens threw his papers overboard, but the British succeeded in fishing out a draft of the treaty. They charged Laurens with high treason and took him to England, where he was confined in the Tower of London from October 1780 until December 1781. Although the fifty six-year-old Laurens was taken seriously ill, the English officials gave him no medical attention. They charged him for all of his upkeep at the tower, even including the salaries of his warders (a common practice at the time). Laurens was placed in solitary confinement and was not allowed writing materials. Even so, he frequently managed to smuggle out letters to the American press. Laurens resisted the efforts of his British friends to bring him to their side, but at the same time he felt neglected by Congress. While in the tower he wrote two petitions to the English authorities that were considered too submissive by some Americans back home, including James Madison, who called for an annulment of Laurens’s diplomatic commission. Benjamin Franklin and the British statesman Edmund Burke fought to secure his release, and in December 1781 Laurens was freed in exchange for General Charles Cornwallis, who had surrendered to George Washington at York-town, Virginia. In November 1782 Laurens received instructions from Congress to join Franklin, Jay, and John Adams in Paris to negotiate a Peace treaty with the British. During this period Laurens was also acting as an “unofficial minister” from the United States to England, so he was ultimately not present when the final Peace treaty was signed on September 3, 1783............... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500)

Rare 1831 Note Signed By “Citizen” Genet 64 EDMOND-CHARLES GENET, “CITIZEN GENET” (17631834). 1782 French Chief of Foreign Affairs, who is best known as the Rabble-rousing First French Minister to the United States, 1793 and the “Citizen Genêt Affair”. February 14, 1782Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Genet” as “Chief of Foreign Affairs”. Edmond Genet was the scion of pre-Revolutionary French gentry. After an aristocratic upbringing and education, in 1781 Genet followed his father into the French Foreign Ministry at the extraordinary young age of 19. In November 1782, Henry Laurens received instructions from Congress to join Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams in Paris to negotiate a Peace Treaty with the British, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. This original Letter is dated in 1782, being boldly written deep rich brown ink, completely in French, Signed “Genet.” In this letter Genet has written to Henry Laurens, stating that he has just received a letter, which was just received, and that he (Genet) did not know that Laurens had already left. Also, that he has sent along a package under the care of Mr. Desridellier... “I will write to you at Calais with the attachment - Genet” while as Chief of Bureau of Foreign Affairs. It is an impressive looking, vivid and historic double paged letter, in overall choice quality, measuring 6” x 9” and appears to be docketed in the hand of Henry Laurens. The addressed outer panel has been removed from blank reverse second page outer leaf, not affecting the context or pages of this letter. It reads (to our best ability to translate French), in full: “Monsieur - I have just received the letter you did me the honor to write the 10th this month and I hasten to let you know that not having been informed at all of your early departure I have sent ... under the care of my friend Mr. Moux ... the package that you await from Mr. Buidgou. I shall write to Mr. Henry Laurens at Mr. Pierre Userwood Calias. Mr. Le Moux is to ask your address at Calais and I shall be at the ... of my ... if you ... and ... to give you the evidence attachment respectful with which I have the Honor - Sir - Your very humble and very obedient servant - Genet - Head Office of Foreign Affairs - 1782”

65 EDMOND CITIZEN GENÊT, French Ambassador to the U.S. during the French Revolution. Autograph Note Signed, “E.C. Genet,” in brown ink, August 1831, measuring 2.75” x 6.75”, Fine. This original note reads, in full: “Mr. Hallenbeck Please to let Ephraym Senior have for a dollars worth and charge the same to my account, August 1831. - E.C. Genet.” The note is matted along with a 3.75” x 3.5” engraving, which has been matted to an overall size of 9.75” x 18.5”. The note itself is lightly worn with normal age tone and Genet’s use of English here is simply bad... ....................................................................................... (500-600) Edmond C. Genet (1763-1834), French ambassador to the U.S. during the French Revolution who solicited support for the French against the British and Spanish and tried to involve the US in the Revolution. President Washington insisted on remaining neutral and gave refuge to “Citizen Genêt” when he was recalled to France to face trial. He later became a US citizen.

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J. Paul Getty & George F. Getty Signed On One Document Father and Son Exceedingly Rare Signature Combination & Possibly Unique

66 J. PAUL GETTY & GEORGE F. GETTY. Check Signed, “J. Paul Getty” Endorsement, on the back of a Check Signed, “Geo. F. Getty,” dated August 1, 1917, at Los Angeles, CA, Choice Extremely Fine. This check is drawn on the Security Trust & Savings Bank for $250.00 and paid to J. Paul Getty. The perforated cancellation does not affect either signature. J. Paul Getty’s signature is scarce and locating both signatures of the father and son, together upon one single document is an extremely rare opportunity. The consignor informs us that this check was sold to him nearly a decade ago by check specialist Ray Anthony. Ray had not seen another in his decades in this field, having this Father and Son combination on one document. Indeed, we have not had another bearing both historic signatures!......................................................... (500-600)

Stephen Girard Signed Payment To “James Laffitte & Co.”

68 STEPHEN GIRARD, American Philanthropist and Banker. (Pennsylvania). Philadelphia. July 5, 1821-Dated. PartiallyPrinted, Fourth, Sixty Day Bill of Exchange, Transmittal Payment. Signed by Stephen Girard. Choice Extremely Fine. STEPHEN GIRARD, American Philanthropist and Banker. He personally saved the U.S. government from financial collapse during the War of 1812, and became one of the wealthiest men in America. This original Exchange form is in the amount of 1,060 Francs and is payable in Paris to the James Laffitte & Co. It is very well printed and has some light vertical folds. The signature “Steph(en) Girard” is bold and richly written in brown at the lower right. A lovely, historic item of American banking history.......... ....................................................................................... (400-500) Jacques Laffitte was on of the major European bankers, headquartered in Paris, France from the 1810s thru 1830. He made his fortune in the 1820s, handled the funds of the Rothschilds for the private and public loans, and also for the French government in paying off their Napoleonic War loans.

Colorful “U.S. Grant” Signed Jay Cooke & Co Bank Check

67 GENERAL QUINCY ADAMS GILLMORE, Civil Engineer, Author, and Pioneering Union Army General in the Civil War. March 3rd, 1873, Autograph Letter Signed, “Q. A. Gillmore,” Very Fine. This letter written from Charlestown, South Carolina, and dated March 3rd, 1873, was written entirely in Gillmore’s own hand. He writes regarding an enclosed check while referencing a legal case in which he expresses a great interest. Gillmore was one of the best artillerists and engineers in the army, and earned an international reputation as a brilliant architect of siege operations and a pioneer of naval gunnery. He was especially noted for his actions in the Union victory at Fort Pulaski, where his modern rifled artillery mercilessly pounded the fort’s exterior stone walls, an action which for the first time in military history obsoleted stone fortifications. Gillmore was one of the best artillerists and engineers in the army, and earned an international reputation as a brilliant architect of siege operations and a pioneer of naval gunnery........ ....................................................................................... (300-400) Page 30

69 ULYSSES S. GRANT. Partially-Printed Document Signed “U.S. Grant,” being a Bank Check on the Jay Cooke & Co. Bank, measuring 8” x 2.75”, Choice Very Fine. The check is colorful, being printed in rich blue. It is filled out in another hand then Signed by Grant. It is made payable to Mrs. Bruce Porter for $100, and is dated January 4, 1868. Typical vertical folds with one to U, with a light blue hand stamp and internal cut cancellation, the latter just touching one letter, overall being a pleasing, nice example.......... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,600)

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Very Scarce Signed Photograph of Edward Everette Hale

70 EDWARD EVERETTE HALE (1822-1909). Famous American Author and Unitarian Clergyman who in 1903 became Chaplain of the United States Senate. Author of “Man Without A Country”. This original Signed Photograph is dated “Christmas 1907,” and Signed in bold ink, “Edward E.(verette) Hale,” 6” x 8” and is in overall excellent condition with choice appearance and contrast, Choice Extremely Fine. It is perfect for display being clean with very nice contrast. A very scarce, larger size and beautifully presented Signed Photograph of Edward Everette Hale.................................................................. (275-350)

“John Hancock” Signed 1767 Massachusetts Lottery Ticket

71 JOHN HANCOCK, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Massachusetts. April 1767, Partially Printed Document Signed, “John Hancock,” being a Pre-Revolutionary War Lottery Ticket, 1.75” x 3.5,” Choice Very Fine. This spectacular John Hancock item, though small, is important because it is from early in his public career. He signed this Lottery Ticket the year after his first election to the Massachusetts General Court. This example has nice sharp printed text and just some light handling circulation and has a slight deft sealed split near athe signature. Overall, it has a nice even appearance and a large, rich nrown ink signature “John Hancock”. A similar John Hancock signed example of a Faneuil Hall lottery ticket sold for $23,000 in a major New York City auction, in about the same condition in 2007. This magnificent museum quality, historic item is certain to be a centerpiece and highlight for the successful bidder’s collection... (12,000-16,000)

John Hancock Signed and Addressed Free Frank Postal Cover As The President of the Continental Congress

72 JOHN HANCOCK. Famous Boston Merchant, First Signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress, Famous Revolutionary War American Patriot Leader, Governor of Masschusetts. February 11, 1777-Dated (Revolutionary War Dated Docket), Postal Cover with Free Frank Signature at the lower left, “J Hancock,” while he was the serving President of the Continental Congress, Choice Fine. This 4.75” x 3.25” (panel size) postal cover is also completely addressed in John Hancock’s own hand. It reads: “To The Hon(orable) Council of Safety of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia,” There is a contemporary docket, written in another hand, on the back flap of this envelope reads, “From the Pres.(ident) of Congress Baltimore - February 11, 1777.” This outstanding Revolutionary War date postal cover is in very nice overall condition with some expected trivial soiling and folds. John Hancock’s signature and the manuscript portions he has written are bold, being in rich deep brown ink. Any “John Hancock” Signed Free Frank Postal Cover is very rare and highly desirable to collectors. This example was signed while he was serving as the acting President of the Continental Congress (which was the equivalent to being the President of the United States). It is extremely desirable and exceedingly rare as such, being vastly more valuable than a normal, non-Presidential “John Hancock” signed postal cover. This is a truly excellent example of this extremely rare and historic piece. This exact document has been triple guaranteed as being 100% authentic and correct by three major auction companies. We has pedigreed this specific item as being previously authenticated, offered and sold by two expert East Coast firms (no lot tags) in its past. We previously sold it within this past decade and is the only example we have offered of this ultra-rare type in over three decades. We are pleased to once again offer this truly great John Hancock, Signed and Addressed Free Frank Postal Cover As The President of the Continental Congress..................... (4,500-5,500)

John Hancock’s (1737-1793) political career began in 1764, the year he inherited his uncle’s fortune and shipping business, when he became a Boston Selectman (member of the city council). In 1766 he was elected to the Massachusetts General Court. During the 1770’s his fame as a patriot spread and he was elected or appointed to increasingly important offices.

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John Hancock Ships a Bag Containing “500 Dollars” Document Completed Entirely In John Hancock’s Hand

73 (JOHN HANCOCK). September 30, 1764-Dated, PartiallyPrinted Shipping Document, at Boston, unsigned, the completed Manuscript Text in the hand of John Hancock, Fine. This original form is printed on early laid period paper, measures 4.5” x 9” with its original black wax seal appearing very distinct in the upper left corner. Some small edge chinks affect some of the manuscript text in the upper right corner. It is even in tone with some deeper tone areas and tipped to a larger sheet. There is very bold, clear rich brown manuscript portions by John Hancock and deep black printed text. It is also accompanied by a circa 1850 Engraved Print of John Hancock with his famous engraved facsimile signature below, 9” x 5” Very Fine. Below the seal is the notation: “1 Bag of 500 Dollars.” This late French and Indian War period document is a receipt for the transfer and shipping of a bag of 500 (Spanish Milled “Pillar” Dollars) from the Hancock’s Wharf Office to “JOSIAH STOVER.” This money to be transported to “Thomas Williams Esq., StoreKeeper & Paymaster to the Honorable Board of Ordinance ... Port of Annapolis, Royal.” At this time in his life, young John Hancock was employed as a clerk in the office of his uncle and surrogate father, Boston merchant, Thomas Hancock. This rare document shows the importance of hard silver coinage payment being transferred and made to fund the British American War efforts of the period. (Manuscript text confirmed as that of John Hancock by John Reznikoff.) A most important Early American financial and shipping document. (2 items)................................................................... (1,200-1,800) John Ross Key (September 19, 1754 – October 11, 1821) was a lawyer, a Commissioned Officer in the Continental Army, a judge, and the father of writer and lawyer, Francis Scott Key, who wrote THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, later to become America’s National Anthem. Key was born in Redland, Frederick County, Maryland, to English parents Francis Key, whose parents had come to Maryland in 1726, and his wife Ann Arnold (Ross) Key. She was a strong influence on her grandson Francis when he lived with her near Annapolis when he was in school there. Mustered into service at Frederick on June 21, 1775, Key was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Captain Thomas Price’s Maryland Rifle Company. It was one of the first military forces from outside New England that came to aid General Washington at the siege of Boston, July-August 1775. By 1781 Key was a Captain. He commanded a Frederick County Company of Cavalry during the Yorktown Campaign. He was later a Justice of the Peace, a Judge, and Associate Justice of his Judicial District, which comprised Allegany, Washington and Frederick Counties. His brother Philip Barton Key, also an attorney arranged for his nephew Francis to study law under his friend, Judge Jeremiah Townley Chase in 1800 and with whom he would later be a partner in Georgetown. Francis took the practice over entirely when his uncle ran for Congress.

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“John Hanson, Jr.” Signed Revolutionary War Dated Document to John Ross Key as Captain In The Continental Army and The Father of Francis Scott Key !

74 JOHN HANSON, JR. (1721-1783). The First Duly Elected President of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation, an early Delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and a Signer of the Articles of Confederation. March 26, 1779, Manuscript Document Signed, “John Hanson Jr,” 1 page, 1.5” x 6”, n.p., being a pay receipt for Hanson and for “John Ross Key,” clipped from larger leaf, archivally silked for protection, and tipped at all edges to larger mount, with some modest tone and foxing, Fine. This historic document reads in full, as follows: “Received March 26, 1779 of Mr. Westom Hon(orable) Treasurer Fifty four Pounds for Mr. Jno. Ross Key his allowance and eighty four Pounds my allowance on Journal March Session (of Maryland House of Delegates).” The autograph of John Hanson, Jr. is one of the very rarest and most sought after by collectors of the Presidents of the Continental Congress. Here, his signature is outstanding, being the most vivid and bold deep brown item on this document, which is written upon period laid paper. All of the manuscript text is easily readable and clear, with nice centering on the paper. His signature is so rare, the current Sanders Autograph Price Guide lists him at $8,500 on a Signed Document, such as this. Though short in context, this document actually has importance of content. It was written in March 1779, during the Revolutionary War, and was a payment receipt for both himself and John Ross Key, as American Patriot members of the Maryland House of Delegates. It is only the second John Hanson, Jr. signature we have offered and ranks as one of the most important and historic highlights of this auction............. ............................................................................... (8,000-10,000) John Hanson, Jr. was an early delegate to the Continental Congress, a signer of the Articles of Confederation, and the first duly elected Congressional President under those Articles. He served as President for a full twelve months term, from November 75, 1781 to November 4, 1782. Because John Hanson was the first President elected under the terms of the Articles of Confederation, his grandson promoted him as the “first President of the United States” and waged a successful campaign to have Hanson’s statue placed in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol, even though Hanson was not really one of Maryland’s foremost leaders of the Revolutionary era.

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Benjamin Harrison Presidential Ornate Military Appointment

75 BENJAMIN HARRISON, 23rd President of the United States. September 17, 1890-Dated. Partly-printed Ornate Military Commission Document Signed “Benj. Harrison”, on vellum, Washington, DC, measuring 19.25” x 15.5”, Choice Very Fine. A nice, nearly perfect bold deep Blue Official Seal having a light fold at the upper portion and the usual folds. This is the the appointment of George D. Moore as “Second Lieutenant in the Eighteenth Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Co-signed by Acting Secretary of War, S. A. Grant, and docketed at upper left by Chauncy McKeever as Acting Adjutant General. Blue War Department Seal is intact at lower left. A lovely example having a very large bold brown signature of Benjamin Harrison as President......................................................................... (500-600)

76 BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901). 23rd President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893. July 14, 1888-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Benj Harrison,” on his law office letterhead, Indianapolis, IN., 8.5”x 7.25”, Very Fine. Signature measures 3.25” long. A letter to Henry S. Borneman, filling his request for an autograph. Includes a print with facsimile signature of Harrison. (2 items).................................................... (300-400)

Appointment Signed “Benj. Harrison” As President 77 BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901). 23rd President of the United States, serving one term from 1889 to 1893. June 2, 1890-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Benj. Harrison,” as President, being an Official Appointment, Countersigned by Secretary of State James G. Blaine, Choice Very Fine. This original Document is 1 page, measures 19” x 15”, issued at the “City of Washington”, Appointing Aquilla J. Daugherty of Illinois, “Consul of the United States of America, at Callao.” The large, ornate embossed official paper Seal is fully intact in the lower left corner, with bold brown manuscript portions, deep black text and nice eye appeal. There are some hidden old tape reinforcements of some minor fold separations and prior mounting remnants on the blank reverse, which do not show on the front. A large, impressive Benjamin Harrison presidential document that will look quite nice properly framed for display........................................... (600-800)

Rare 1781 Rev War Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant Signed By “John Harvie” Receiver of the VA. Land-Office

78 JOHN HARVIE (1742-February 6, 1807). American lawyer and builder from Virginia, Delegate to the Continental Congress in 1777 and 1778, where he Signed the Articles of Confederation. October 27, 1781-Dated Partially-Printed Document, Signed “John Harvie,” being a Revolutionary War Officer’s, Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant for Five Thousand Acres of Land, Fine. This is an original “Land-Office TREASURY WARRANT” measuring 6.75” x 8.25” lightly damp stained with some edge tears. It is a rare form that is Partially-Printed in black with manuscript filled text and has a decorative tooled border. It reads: “To the principal SURVEYOR of any County within the Commonwealth of VIRGINIA. This shall be your WARRANT to survey and lay off in one or more surveys, for John Harris (sic) his Heirs or Assigns, the Quantity of five Thousand Acres of Land, due unto the said John Harris. In consideration of the Sum of eight thousand pounds current Money, paid into the Public Treasury, the Payment whereof to the Treasurer hath been duly certified by the Auditors of Public Accounts and their Certificate received into the Land Office. Given under my Hand, and the Seal of the said Office, this twenty seventh Day of Oct in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and eighty one - (Signed) John Harvie, Rec(iever) L(and) Off(ice).” This example is one of only a few typeset Virginia Land Forms we have offered over the past three decades. It is the only example of a document Signed by John Harvie we recall having seen and is extremely rare as such.......................................... (1,800-2,400)

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Revolutionary War Document Signed by General William Heath

1778 Revolutionary War Letter Signed By American Major General William Heath of the Continental Army

79 WILLIAM HEATH, Continental Army Major General. April 3, 1778, Autograph Document Signed, “W. Heath - M Genl” as Major General, on a single sheet of laid paper, 1 page, double sided, “at headquarters,” Boston (MA), measuring 9.5” x 7”, Fine. This Revolutionary War era document has some scattered tone found mostly along folds and edges with some minor edge chips. Otherwise, it is quite nice and original with bold signatures. Here, General Heath orders Ebenezer Hancock, the Postmaster General to the Forces of the United States to pay Lieutenant Colonel Israel Keith, Adjutant General of the Eastern Department $300 for his pay, which is also signed by Seth Loring, as Secretary. The back page records and documents the payment by Israel Keith and is also boldly signed by him as the Deputy Adjutant General. It also bears a well written docket which reads: “Gen.l Heath’s Warrant in Fav(or) Lt. Col. Israel Keith for 300 Dolls. - April 3, 1778”.... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

80 WILLIAM HEATH (1737-1814) American Soldier, and Political Leader from Massachusetts who served as a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. August 15, 1778-Dated Revolutionary War period, Manuscript Letter Signed, “W. Heath,” 2 pages, back to back, written upon fine quality watermarked period laid paper, at Boston, MA, Very Fine. This original letter measures 12.75” x 8.5” and is addressed to Ebenezer Hancock with instructions for back pay to a former prisoner of war Addison Richardson, along with with various official appropriate affidavits, countersignatures, and certification. There is some slight expected tone and has three very minor tiny splits. It has a very large, bold signature of “W. Heath” of 3.25” in length. It reads, in part: “Pay Captain Addison Richardson of Col. Hutchinson’s Regt. in the year 1776 Six Hundred & Seventy five Dollars in full of his pay & travel due from Jany 1 1777 to the 9th of May 1778 when he was released from being a prisoner...” This letter is Countersigned by Seth Loring, as secretary to the General, with Richardson’s signed receipt at bottom. On the reverse is Richardson’s narrative Signed, “An abstract for my wages... being taken prisoner at fort Washington on the 10th of Novm 1776...” Beneath the abstract, Sam Pemberton has signed as witness, Col. Hutchinson has also signed and finally noted, “Boston - July 16, 1778 - I certify the above abstract to be right cast - John Adams adjutant Deputy P. M. G.” [not the future President]. There is a docket along the lower edge that reads, in full: “G(eneral) Heath’s Warrant in fav. Capt. Addison Richardson for 672 Dollars - Augt. 15, 1778”. A fine Revolutionary War special payment to a soldier held prisoner, being Signed and authorized by Major General William Heath.......................................................... (1,500-2,000)

William Heath became a Brigadier General in the Continental Army on August 9, 1776. He fought at the Battle of White Plains and in 1777, became the commander of the Eastern Department around Boston, and was put in charge of prisoners from General Burgoyne’s army. He was the last surviving Major-General of the Continental Army.

Signed “Herbert Hoover” Mammoth Size Photo

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81 HERBERT HOOVER, 31st President of the United States. Photograph Inscribed and Signed, “Herbert Hoover,” image size 13” x 9”, overall size 16.25” x 11.5”, Choice Extremely Fine. Photo by Harris & Ewing. The photo has been inscribed in the bottom margin, “To Frank Hines with kind regards of Herbert Hoover.” The signature is irregular and weak yet fully legible. The rare large “mammoth” size of the image makes it a very desirable display piece............................................................................... (600-800)

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Herbert Hoover Discussing the Federated Woman’s Clubs

82 HERBERT HOOVER. February 28, 1925-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Herbert Hoover,” as Secretary of Commerce, on watermarked “Department of Commerce” letterhead, Washington, 10.25”x 8”, Extremely Fine. Signature measures 3.25” long. A letter to Gertrude Lane of “Woman’s Home Companion” discussing the Federated Woman’s Clubs. Folded horizontally twice with three small tears along the bottom of page not affecting anything......... ....................................................................................... (200-250)

A Medal for Shooting a Perfect Score on the Pistol Course

83 J. EDGAR HOOVER. November 6, 1945, Typed Letter Signed, “J. Edgar Hoover,” as Director of the FBI, on official “Federal Bureau of Investigation - United States Department of Justice - Washington, D.C.” letterhead, 9.25”x 7”, Very Fine. A letter to Charles F. Watson awarding him a medal for shooting a perfect score on the Presidential pistol course. Also included, April 11, 1960-Dated, Black and White Photograph Signed, “To Margaret Coogan - With Best Wishes - J. Edgar Hoover”, 8”x 6.5”, mounted to card stock, 11.25”x 9”, Very Fine. Neat content. (2 items)......................................................................... (200-400)

Signer Francis Hopkinson Signed Continental Congress Revolutionary War Loan Payable to Connecticut General “James Wadsworth”

84 FRANCIS HOPKINSON. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania and helped to design the American Flag. (JAMES WADSWORTH). American Revolutionary War Patriot, Member of the Committee of Safety, In 1776 he was Colonel and Brigadier-General of Connecticut militia, 1777 appointed 2d Major-General ordered to defend New Haven and the towns on the coast. Subsequently a Justice, and Delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1783-’6, from 1785 till 1790 a Member of the Executive Council. January 26, 1779-Dated. Continental Congress Loan Office Bill of Exchange Fourth Bill- $60 Anderson US-99 CT-1A. PMG graded Very Fine-20. Francis Hopkinson signed this $60 bill along with John Lawrence for the State of Connecticut. Rated by Anderson as Rarity-2. The $60 denomination was printed in maroon and black ink. It is made payable to “Mr. James Wadsworth” (not signed), who was a member of the Committee of Safety, in 1776 he was Colonel and Brigadier-General of Connecticut militia, in 1777 appointed 2d Major-General ordered to defend New Haven and the towns on the coast. Subsequently he was a Justice, and then a Delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1783-’6, from 1785 till 1790 a Member of the Executive Council. This high quality form is printed in violet and black on fine laid period paper, with the large watermark, “UNITED STATES”. This very pleasing and colorful form is unique being made oout directly to James Wadsworth................................... (2,000-2,500)

Letter From British General William Howe to British General Guy Carlton 85 (WILLIAM HOWE), British Revolutionary War Major General; Commander-in-Chief of British Army in North America, 1775-1778. March 25, 1783-dated, Manuscript Letter from General William Howe, unsigned, in brown ink on fine-laid paper measuring 8.75” x 7.25”, four-page integral sheet, Boston, MA, Fine. This letter is written to British General Guy Carlton, and was not signed by Howe, but has a contemporary ink annotation on the page 4 margin: from “G. Howe to Genl. Carlton.” The letter commends the bearer of the letter, “Mr. Livingston” [apparently from a prominent New York Loyalist family], and refers him to General Carlton for the redress of an unspecified grievance, in part: “The bearer of this letter Mr. Livingston, seems to think that an address from a military to a military character will have its effect, however adverse those characters from a sense of duty may officially in other respects be compelled to act. In compliance therefore with the wishes of a gentleman whose family and merit give him a claim to my attention I venture to trouble your Excellency with this letter...” The letter has minor foxing and minor paper loss along folds, but is legible and interesting for its Revolutionary War date.............. ................................................................................. (1,250-1,500)

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Scarce Autograph Letter Signed “Isaac Hull” Dated 1819

86 ISAAC HULL. American Naval Officer who distinguished himself during the Quasi-war with France, Hero in the War of 1812 sinking the HMS Guerriere, and later he Commanded the American naval US Mediterranean Squadron. May 26, 1819-Dated (misdated 1818 according to dockets), Autograph Letter Signed, “Isaac Hull,” 1-1/4 page, 9.75” x 7.75”, Boston, Very Fine. To US Senator Samuel Dana of Middletown, CT, Hull acknowledges receipt of your, in part: ... “draft on the New England Bank for five hundred Dollars” and asks him to pay the rest when convenient. He comments however, “There never was a more trying time for the merchants of Boston than the present. There must be some that will not be able to stand it.” (The “trying time” Hull alludes to was the Panic of 1819, which resulted from a depletion of the nation’s specie.) Small seal hole in integral address leaf, repaired with matching paper. There is a prior mounting trace on blank margin of address leaf, otherwise this letter is boldly, very well written and very clear, with a vivid “Isaac Hull” signature at the conclusion..................... (800-1,000)

1717 Dated Early New York Colonial Military Appointment

88 ROBERT HUNTER (1664-1734) Royal Governor of New York and New Jersey (1710-20). January 31, 1717-Dated Early Colonial Era, Manuscript Document Signed, “Ro. Hunter” as Governor, 1 page, 12.5”x 8.25”, Choice Very Fine. This original document, is oblong legal folio, New York, being a Military Appointment of, “Jeronimus Rappelye to be Lieutenant of that Company of Militia of Kings County...” Boldly written in deep brown on laid period paper being in much nicer quality than early documents of this era are typically encountered with some expected folds and light toning, which is nice for display. A very rare, rather remarkable quality, New York military document being dated in 1717.......... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

Letter Signed “Tho Hutchinson” Royal British Colonial Governor of Massachusetts During The Boston Massacre

Union General David Hunter Signed Civil War-Dated Orders

87 DAVID HUNTER, Union General. Autograph Letter Signed, “D. Hunter,” Sept. 11, 1861, Chicago, IL, 9.5” x 7.5”, Choice Very Fine. War date, orders to members of his staff to report for duty in Chicago, then to accompany him to St. Louis. Included are Capt. J.W. Turner, Capt. J. Wilson Saffer, Lt. S.W. Stockton, Lt. E.W. Smith, and Surgeon J.K. Barnes. The letter was signed as Major General Volunteers......................................... (400-600) David Hunter sanctioned the organization of the first African American regiment during the Civil War which caused the Confederate government to label him a felon to be executed if captured. He also presided at the trial of the Lincoln assassination conspirators. There is a small light brown stain, however it does not affect the document.

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89 THOMAS HUTCHINSON. (1711-1780) The Royal British Colonial Governor of Massachusetts (1771-1774) at the time of the Boston Massacre, and later Exiled from Boston. A rare, Manuscript Autograph Letter Signed, “Tho Hutchinson,” one page, 6” x 7” (sight), no place, October 20, no year, Very Fine. To “Mr. Benjamin Cushing” regarding a possible meeting. It is most elegantly displayed in 15.5” x 13” ornate wooden frame, with an nice inset portrait of Hutchinson, and short typed biographical summary at the lower right. Small light tone spot at bottom edge of signature and one very minor instance of ink blotting within text. It reads, in full: Sir - I have seen Mr. Daniel Smith & he is so kind as to agree to undertake the affair which prevents my sitting out in the mornings. I shall be much obliged to the Gentleman to meet tomorrow as early as they can as I have some Publick business in Boston on Friday. I will attend at time and place agreed on. - Your most humble Ser. - Tho. Hutchinson” A historic signature of this controversial Colonial Massachusetts British Governor who was a major figure in the Pre-Revolutionary War era fervor in Boston and New England, leading towards the Revolutionary War...................................................... (800-1,000) W. Benjamin Cushing (1739-1792) was an American soldier in the Revolutionary War and father of Thomas Cushing, a prominent Free Mason.

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General Andrew Jackson Signs An Order For More Muskets This Original Document As Seen Featured On The History Channel Show “Pawn Stars”

90 ANDREW JACKSON (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845). 7th President of the United States and Hero of the Battle of New Orleans, and the War of 1812. March 30, 1813, Autograph Document Signed, “Andrew Jackson - Major Genl Commdg.” as commander of American Troops in the Southern region, 1 page, measuring 5” x 8,” Choice Fine. This historic document was written at New Orleans, being a purchase order for “8 Musquettz” (Muskets), authorizing the Quartermaster General to pay $80 for them to John Bennett. This document reads, in full: “The United States - To John Bennett - For 8 Musquettz (sic) at 10$... (total) $80. - Col. Simeon Knight, Quarter Master General will pay Eighty Dollars the amount of the above account for Eight Muskets recd of John Bennett agreeable to the accepted recpt of John Davis, Ast. Inspector Genl. - (Signed) Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comdg. - Received of Col. William Pratt Quarter Master General Eighty Dollars in full of the above account - John Bennett X his mark .... New Orleans 30th March 1813.” A closer examination of this document reveals that it was originally written out in light brown ink, as a purchase order and also as a receipt to show that John Bennett had been paid, and was originally dated March 22nd. When presented to Andrew Jackson for his approval, Jackson himself signed it in a much darker ink, and he also amended this document in his own hand, also in the darker brown ink. Jackson changed the first mentioned Quartermaster General’s name from William Pratt to Simeon Knight, who had just been appointed to that post the previous month. Plus, Jackson added some text, and changing the date from the 22nd to the 30th of March.

Three additional uncertain words appear at the bottom center. This document is also docketed on back in a different hand, “John Bennett - March 30, 1813 - $80 - No. 5”. Minor fold splits have been professionally reinforced on the reverse with archival fiber tape and the document has been de-acidified. Andrew Jackson’s dark, bold, 3” long signature appears in the right center of the document, and is unaffected by any folds. This magnificent and extremely historical document, when framed, will make an impressive display.................................................... (5,000-6,000) In 1812 Andrew Jackson organized a division of troops and moved them to Natchez on the Mississippi River, in preparation to defend New Orleans and Mobile. Shortly after he arrived in Natchez, officers in Washington ordered him to disband his army. Jackson flatly refused and continued to prepare for the defense of America’s southern border. General Jackson fought the Creek Indians, who were allied to the British, during the summer of 1813, and in August 1814 forced them to sign a treaty. Early in 1815 he fought the British regular troops at the famous Battle of New Orleans. After the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson continued as Major General of the U.S. Army in the region, from his plantation (The Hermitage) in Nashville, Tennessee, down to New Orleans and across the South. By 1817, he had moved on to Florida, to fight the Seminoles and ultimately becoming Governor of the Territory.

Signer Robert Morris Instructs The Bank of New York to Pay John Jay This Check Bearing Two Historic Signatures!

91 JOHN JAY (1745 - 1829). American Jurist and Statesman, Member of the Continental Congress, helped Benjamin Franklin negotiate the Revolutionary War Peace with Great Britain, Governor of New York, First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. ROBERT MORRIS (1734 - 1806). American Merchant, and Signer to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution, “Financier of the American Revolution,” Continental Congress Superintendent of Finance, controlled the Continental Navy, one of Pennsylvania’s original pair of US senators, serving from 1789 to 1795, his bronze statue is at Independence National Historical Park. November 12, 1801-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, being a Check Signed, “Robt. Morris,” and nicely endorsed on the blank reverse Signed, “John Jay,” at New Brunswick, (NJ), Cut Cancel, About Very Fine. This boldly written check measures 2.25” x 8”. Robert Morris instructs the Cashier of the Bank of New York to pay John Jay the sum of $571.34, and endorsed “John Jay” in bold brown ink on verso. The Cut cancel just grazes the first letter “J” in John of Jay’s signature and the “R” in Robt. in Morris’s which also has a light red manuscript cancel. There is some minor some show-through. This payment check was issued by Robert Morris only a few months after he was freed from the Debtor’s Prison on Prune Street in Philadelphia from February of 1798 until August of 1801. (Please see our website for more important information about the financial “Panic of 1797”... America’s First Great Depression!). A great item combining signatures of two historic American Patriots would helped to both found, and then to continue to shape early America.................................................................... (1,500-2,000) Robert Morris suffered terrible economic setbacks brough on by the (financial) “Panic of 1797”. After he was sued by a former partner, a fraud who at that time was serving time in debtor’s prison himself, he was arrested and imprisoned for debt in Prune Street prison in Philadelphia from February 1798 to August 1801. Morris’s economic failure reduced the fortunes of many other prominent Federalists who had invested in his ventures (e.g., Henry Lee). Morris’s political adversaries used his bankruptcy to gain political power in Pennsylvania. Governor Thomas McKean was elected and refined the art of political patronage in America. McKean’s party then picked the Pennsylvania members of the electoral college for the election of 1800, and this helped Thomas Jefferson become president. Congress passed the Bankruptcy Laws, in part, to get Morris out of prison. After his release, and suffering from poor health, Morris spent the rest of his life in retirement. The Panic of 1796–1797 was a series of downturns in Atlantic credit markets that led to broader commercial downturns in both Britain and the United States. In the US, problems first emerged with the Bubble of land speculation bursting in 1796. The crisis deepened into a broader depression when the Bank of England suspended specie payments in February 1797. The Bank’s directors feared insolvency when English account holders, fearing a possible French invasion, began withdrawing their deposits. In combination with the unfolding collapse of the U.S. real estate market, the Bank of England’s action had developing disflationary repercussions in the financial and commercial markets of the coastal United States and the Caribbean through the turn of the century.

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Andrew Johnson Ornate Mititary Appointment of MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM S. HARNEY BY BREVET Together with Its Original Presentation Storage Tube

Andrew Johnson Ornate Officer’s Military Commission 93 (ANDREW JOHNSON) (1808 - 1875). 17th President of the United States (1865–1869), following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This original Officer’s Commission, issued By President Andrew Johnson, is a Partially-Printed Document on vellum, being a First Lieutenant by Brevet for Meritorious service. This Ornate Vellum Appointment of Wilbur F. Flint, 10th United States Heavy Artillery, 16” x 20”, Washington, March 22, 1867, has STAMPED Signatures of President ANDREW JOHNSON and Secretary of War EDWIN M. STANTON. During the Civil War, the 10th served in Louisiana, in the Department of the Gulf. Flint served in the 13th New York, then the 21st and 26th New York Light Artillery, before finally joining the 10th in November of 1864 as 2nd Lieutenant. Boldly printed, there are some small edge chips and other more negligible paper loss........ ....................................................................................... (200-250)

Helen Keller Seeks Funds for Her “deaf-blind fellows”

92 (ANDREW JOHNSON), 17th President of the United States who succeeded to office after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. July 28, 1866-Dated, Partially-Printed Document, Stamped Signature, “Andrew Johnson,” as President, being an Ornate Military Appointment on Vellum, measuring 20” x 15.5”, Washington, DC, Choice Near Mint. Large American Eagle and decorative militaria vignettes at top and bottom. Johnson signed such commissions only until June of 1865 after which a steel stamp of his signature was used. His signature is well stamped in deep black being 3” across and also Hand-Signed, “Edwin M. Stanton” as Secretary of War, in light brown ink. This is the original Official Presidential Military Appointment of William S. Harney (1800-1889), as “Major General BY BREVET...” from July 23, 1864, “for long and faithful services.” This Commission by President Andrew Johnson is also accompanied by its impressive Presentation, Japanned and Gold Lettered original metal transmittal tube, complete with its original end cap, which reads, “Commission of Bvt. Major General WILLIAM S. HARNEY, United States Army.” This document has a vivid docket in the upper left is beautifully written in bold attractive red ink, the full original rich blue embossed Official Paper Seal is complete and fully intact. Other than for some handling of this vellum document, it is extremely clean, fresh and has never been folded, having been properly stored in its presentation transmittal tube. Of historical note, this a Very Rare Commission to “Major General by Brevet,” being kept together with its original Presentation transmittal tube. (2 items)...................................................................... (500-1,000) William S. Harney (1800-1889) has a book written about him entitled, “PRINCE OF DRAGOONS” by George Rollie Adams, 2001, published by the University of Nebraska Press. According to Cecil Currey, this book shows Harney to be one of the major military figures of the pre-Civil War era, Harney then enjoyed a national reputation. Between 1821 and 1861 he was one of only eighteen officers to hold the rank of Brigadier General or higher, and he served forty-five years in the U.S. Army. His record, however, could hardly be called an unblemished one. For further information about William S. Harney see the following book: Indian Foe, Indian Friend: The Story of William S. Harney, by Jules Archer, 1970; and contact the William S. Harney Historical Society, Sullivan, Missouri. Photos from the National Archives. Army Register - 1815-1879. Additional references: Biography Index (BioIn) 7, 8; Dictionary of American Biography (DcAmB); The National Cyclopedia of American Biography (NatCAB) 5; The Reader’s Encyclopedia of the American West (REnAW); Webster’s American Military Biographies (WebAMB); WhAmHS.

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94 HELEN KELLER. August 31, 1953, Typed Letter Signed, “Helen Keller,” in pencil on watermarked, personal stationery, New York, one page, measuring 11” x 8.5”, Choice Extremely Fine. Her letter, addressed to a “Mr. Luhrs”, contains an appeal for funds for the “American Foundation for the Blind,” in part: “I am indeed happy to inform you that my deaf-blind fellows are receiving constructive help for the first time in the history of America. This work, now nearly nation-wide in scope, is being carried forward as one of the many services of the American Foundation for the Blind with which I have been allied for thirty years...Try to imagine, if you can, the anguish and horror you would experience bowed down by the twofold weight of blindness and deafness... Still throbbing with natural emotions and desires, you would feel through a sense of touch the existence of a living world, and desperately but vainly would you seek an escape into its healing light. All your pleasures would vanish in a dreadful monotony of silent days... The keenest touch cannot break their immobility. More than any other physically fettered group, they need right teaching and constructive procedures to reclaim them to normal society...” Keller’s signature is carefully written at the bottom of the page, measuring over 2” long. A heartfelt letter, with excellent content. The letter is offered together with the original transmittal envelope, 5.75” x 4.5” as well as a 5.5” x 4.25”, 4 page printed brochure for Keller’s foundation bearing a portrait of her on the cover. (3 items)......................................................................... (600-900)

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Helen Keller Seeks Funds for The American Foundation for Overseas Blind

Letter Regarding the Marquis de Lafayette’s Triumphant Return Tour of America in 1825

95 HELEN KELLER. September 27, 1951, Typed Letter Signed, “Helen Keller,” in pencil on American Foundation for Overseas Blind, Inc. letterhead, New York, one page, measuring 11” x 8.5”, Choice Extremely Fine. Her letter, addressed to a “Mr. Luhrs”, contains an appeal for funds for her efforts to assist the blind overseas. Keller’s signature is carefully written at the bottom of the page, measuring over 2” long. A heartfelt letter, with excellent content, that reflects Keller’s writing ability and clarity of mind in pursuit of bettering the lives of deaf and blind people. The letter is offered with a self-addressed stamped envelope, directed to the American Foundation for Overseas Blind, Inc., measuring 6” x 3.5”, together with the original transmittal envelope (9” x4”) as well as a 7” x 4.5”, 4 page printed brochure for the foundation. (4 items)......................................................................... (600-800)

Nikita Khrushchev Signed 1956 Communist Party Card For Central Committee Candidate Alexander Petrovich Rudakov

96 NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV. First Secretary of the Communist Party, Premier of the Soviet Union. Official Printed Document Signed, with Khrushchev’s validating signature, in this Soviet Union’s Communist Party Membership Card, Very Fine. Though we can’t identify this particular figure who is seen photographed, he was acknowledged by the First Secretary of the Party, Nikita Khrushchev, whose bold signature appears in this official license. It is actually a two-card folder document, each piece measuring 3” x 2.25” and secured in a custom leather wallet with a gild-printed cover. Mounted to the left is a photograph of the member, and facing on the opposite is the printed declaration of his station in the party. The year “1956” appears on the printed card which, we interpret, marked this member’s induction into the party (although it may have signified a renewal of sorts). This signed document pre-dates Khrushchev’s rise to the office of Premier. It is the card of not only the member of CPSU, but the Central Committee candidate. Link to wikipedia info: http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Central_Committee_of_the_Communist_Party_of_the_ Soviet_Union) It belongs to and has a photograph of Alexander Petrovich Rudakov (1910-1966), buried in Kremlin Wall Necropolis................................................................ (1,500-2,000)

97 (MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE). June 25, 1825-Dated, Historic Content, Autograph Letter Signed, “Orrin,” 3 pages, 4to., Union College [Schenectady, N.Y.], 9.5”x 7.75”, Very Fine. This original letter is written to an old classmate, Dr. Dennis Cooley in Monticello, Ga., concerning seeing the Marquis de Lafayette during his triumphant return to America in 1825. There is some expected light toning at the edges, some fold weakness and minor, partial separations. He writes, in part: “Union College - June 25, 1825, — My Dear Brother... O, let me tell you something wonderful, worthy to be remembered to tell to my children and they again theirs! I saw La Fayette two weeks ago. He visited Schenectady on his way from the western states to Boston. June 17, he was to lay the first stone of a monument to be erected on Bunker Hill. I am glad to see La Fayette honored. He has done much for America. He spent his fortune and a considerable portion of his life in her cause, and that at a time when no nation, land and no other individual would raise a hand to vindicate her rights, and the citizens of this country, whose liberty he has thus helped to achieve, cannot too respect him; but yet they might do this in a manner in which they would at the same time respect themselves. They might honor him and not disgrace themselves. But it does look so boyish, foolish and more than foolish to see the height of extravagance they go to in some place which he is merely to pass through with scarcely time to look to the right or left!...” In 1824, at the invitation of Congress, Lafayette returned to the United States embarking on a 14-month tour that took him through 24 States. In consideration for his services during the American Revolutionary War, Congress awarded him $200,000 & a Township of 24,400 acres. This is a truly historic letter that would be a fabulous addition to any better collection regarding Lafayette’s triumphant return tour of America in 1825.............. (1,000-1,500) Page 39

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Caleb Cushing’s Handwritten and Signed Eulogy to the Marquis De Lafayette Delivered in the House of Representatives

98 CALEB CUSHING (1800-1879) & (MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE). Massachusetts Statesman, Lawyer, Author, United States Representative and U.S. Attorney General under Franklin Pierce. February 25, 1839-Dated, A.Ms.S. 1p. 4to., [Washington], being his eulogy to Lafayette delivered in the House of Representatives, 9.5”x 6.5”, Choice Extremely Fine. Well written in rich brown on early, period wove paper. There is some expected light marginal toning, one small 1” edge tear at top, overall in excellent overall quality. Cushing writes, in full: “Regard him in the New World as a youthful leader of the armies of independence; follow him in Europe amid the opening splendors of the French Revolution, the favorite of an admiring nation; accompany him, driven into exile by factions he could not control, to the dungeon of Olmute; contemplate him, withdrawn from the blighting allurements of the Empire to the shades of La Grange, or issuing thence only to rebut the usurper; study him as one of the trusted leaders of a constitutional Opposition; or behold him once more the arbiter of his country’s destiny, at the epoch of the Three days: & you see in all the changes of such a life, in either hemisphere, in camps or in councils, in prosperity or adversity, but one man ever before you, — ever the same ardent lover of liberty, -ever the same unwavering supporter of public order, ever the same firm & disinterested patriot, ever the same generous, conscientious, frank-hearted, honorable, true-minded — La Fayette. — (Signed) C. Cushing, - House of Representatives - 25 February 1839” A truly remarkable, original historic document of memorial and tribute which is written entirely in Caleb Cushings own hand, and delivered on the floor of the House of Representatives................. ................................................................................. (3,500-4,500) Page 40

“Henry Laurens” President of the Continental Congress and South Carolina Founding Father Autograph Letter Signed

99 HENRY LAURENS (1724–1792). President of the Second Continental Congress, Vice-President of South Carolina, and Minister to Holland, also a Delegate to the Continental Congress, and Captured by the British Navy and Imprisoned in the Tower of London until he was Released in Exchange for General Lord Cornwallis. May 4, 1791-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry Laurens,” one page, 7.75” x 10”, About Fine. This original and very interesting letter is to the well known Colonial and Early Federal Period fancy coach maker, Alexander Penman, at Philadelphia. This letter is sent during Laurens’ later years, yet is well written and quite readable in dark brown ink. It reads, in part: “Charleston So. Carolina 4th May 1791 - Dear Sir — A friend & relation Mr. John Ball has requested me to imply for his use such a Carriage as you built for Mr. William Alston, capable of carrying with ease nine persons, to be highly varnished with harnesses for four horses brass furniture. The Carriage in all respects to be equal to Mr. Alston’s with any improvements which you may have lately projected. The Springs to be easy… If Mr. Alston’s Harnesses were plated, you will of course make a proper abatement for the difference of value between Plated & Brass. Mr. Ball will not require his Carriage before the Month of October therefore you will have time enough to provide Wood & every other part of the very last. He has said nothing to me of the Colour nor whether he would have a Cypher, you will be pleased to have it of the most fashionable Colour & a Cypher of J.B. On the panel of each Door, if I can obtain the Arms of the family in time, these shall be transmitted. I hope my own little wheels is by this day embarked—it is very much wanted. With great Respect - I am Sir Your Obedient Servant - Henry Laurens” The second integral page bears an address panel, written in another hand, and several dockets. It is in solid and relatively good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, with several small holes to body of letter, scattered toning and some soiling, which does not substantially affecting the readability of this letter, and typical paper loss to second page from wax seal being opened, when delivered and read. This is a very rare letter, fully handwritten and signed by the once President of the Continental Congress, Henry Laurens......................................... (2,000-2,500)

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Revolutionary War Major General “Charles Lee” Autograph Letter Signed

100 CHARLES LEE (1732-1782). One of the most talented American Military Leaders, serving in the French & Indian War and in the American Revolutionary War for Independence. Major General, given Command of the Southern Department in March 1776, Lee was found guilty of disobeying orders during the Battle of Monmouth and insubordination to George Washington and was removed from active service, retired to his Virginia estate where he wrote letters attacking Washington and the Congress, officially dismissed from the army in 1780. February 3, 1797-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Charles Lee,” at Philadelphia, Choice Very Fine. This exceptionally clean and well written original, one page, 7.25” x 9” handwritten letter is to the French Consul General. It reads, in full: “Philadelphia - 3 Feby 1797 — Sir — Your letter of the 27th of last month which you were pleased to deliver to me relative to certain persons on board the frigate Medusa at Norfolk in Virginia supposed to have committed piracy and murder on the High Sea, has been laid before the Secretary of State for the purpose of communicating it in the usual course to the President of the United States that he may direct what shall be done. With your letter I sent to the Secretary of State all the papers which were received from you concerning that subject. This is all that belongs to me in my official character to do, until I receive orders from the President. - With very great respect I am Sir your most obedient Servant - Charles Lee.” This wonderful letter is in choice, clean condition, being well written and very clear in brown ink on fine quality period laid paper. There are a few light spots to top right, and it is missing the top portion of second integral page. The impressive, historic content of this letter includes Prisoners held for “piracy and murder on the High Seas” with further mention of the involvement of “the President of the United States.” The signature, “Charles Lee,” is exceptionally sharp and well executed, being bold upon the page and is excellent for display. This Charles Lee’s autograph is quite rare, and an ALS with such excellent content, is almost impossible to locate and highly desirable.................................. (3,000-3,500)

Outstanding Endorsement Signed “A. Lincoln” as President

101 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. December 7, 1864-Dated Civil War Period, Autograph Endorsement Signed “A. Lincoln” as President, Washington, D.C., Choice Very Fine. Originally written upon the verso of integral leaf of 8” x 9.75” Autograph Letter Signed, “John Foster,” two pages, front and verso, trimmed to 7” x 8” on its own sheet, now separated from ALS on the other page. Foster’s letter is somewhat light, while Lincoln’s endorsement is dark and crisp, with a thin toned vertical fold passing through the first letter of each line of Lincoln’s eight line endorsement reply. Written completely in Lincoln’s own hand (To Provost Marshal General James B. Fry), it reads, in full: “I know nothing of this gentleman or his case, except as presented by these papers – I merely submit to the Provost Marshal General whether an inquiry is not due him. - (Signed) A. Lincoln”. The full content of the attached ALS and further information is available by request and by viewing on our auction website: www. EarlyAmerican.com. This is an attractive and quite impressive and easily readable, historic major endorsement, with accompanying documentation from Abraham Lincoln.................... (7,500-9,500)

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Abraham Lincoln Ornate Military Appointment of an Aide-de-Camp to Civil War Major General John E. Wool

102 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. July 30, 1862-Dated Civil War Period, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Abraham Lincoln,” as President and “Edwin M. Stanton,” as Secretary of War, On vellum, one page, 13.75” x 17.5” at Washington, DC, Choice Very Fine. Abraham Lincoln appoints Isaac K. Casey as Aide-de-Camp to Major General John E. Wool. ( Of historic note, in 1867, Colonel Casey’s funeral address was delivered by the Rev. P.D. Gurley, who had earlier delivered Lincoln’s funeral oration in the White House two years earlier in 1865.) It is completed in light tan manuscript. Recorded by “L. Thomas” as Adjutant General. Ornate Military vignettes at top center and across bottom. The original deep bold Blue paper seal is fully intact at top left. A few tiny natural pinholes at the upper vertical fold. One vertical centerfold passes through “M” of Stanton’s signature; and a light horizontal fold passes through darkly penned 3” long full “Abraham Lincoln” signature. This military appointment is in above average condition and is clean with nice eye appeal, being excellent for display. Lincoln appoints Isaac K. Casey “Additional Aide de Camp with the rank of Captain ... to rank as such from the Fourth day of June eighteen hundred and Sixty two...” On July 17, 1862, Secretary of War Stanton proposed to Pres. Lincoln “for your approbation the following list of additional aides-de-camp for appointment under the act of August 5, 1861. To be ... Captain ... Isaac K. Casey, of District of Columbia, to Maj. Gen’l Wool, commanding Dept. of Southeastern Virginia, June 4, 1862.” Lincoln nominated Casey and his appointment was consented to by the Senate that day. “Address of the Rev. P.D. Gurley, D.D., at the funeral of Col. Isaac K. Casey, who died in Washington, D.C., March 5, 1867,” a ten page booklet, was published by Washington’s Intelligencer Printing House. Gurley was Pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., frequently attended by Pres. Lincoln and his family. In the East Room of the White House on April 19, 1865, the Rev. Gurley had delivered Lincoln’s funeral oration, “Faith in God: A Sermon on the Death of the President.”............. ................................................................................. (6,500-7,500) Page 42

Exceptional Abraham Lincoln Four Language Ships Paper Fully Signed Completed and Issued for a Whaling Voyage

103 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. August 26, 1861-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Abraham Lincoln,” as President, on Vellum, being a Four Language Ships Paper, Choice Extremely Fine. This outstanding quality and extremely rare document is fully signed and issued, measures 16.75” x 21.75” and is also boldly Signed “William H Seward,” as Secretary of State. It is fully completed in the manuscript portions for a Pacific Ocean voyage, with “Provisions, Stores, and utensils for a Whaling voyage.” This is the single finest quality example of an “Abraham Lincoln” Signed, Four Language Ships Paper we have ever offered. It appears bright, fresh and has great eye appeal, having been folded for storage. Other than for several tiny fold intersection rub holes, and the trace of a prior 1” mounting trace wrinkle near the top center of the reverse, it has only very slight actual handling. The dark brown, sharply written full signature “Abraham Lincoln” is nearly 3” long and appears in rich contrast to the white vellum. Two folds pass through the signature and there is a tiny pinhead size, fold intersection rub hole just below the first “n”. The large nearly 3.5” diameter, white Great Seal of the United States is fully intact at bottom, having an exceptional, deeply embossed American Heraldic Eagle at its center. Two other exceptionally sharp embossed seals, measuring just over 1.5” in diameter each, are for “THE UNITED STATES CUSTOM HOUSE - NEW BEDFORD” and also “JAMES TAYLOR - NOTARY PUBLIC - NEW BEDFORD, MASS.” at the lower and bottom left. Collectors familiar with the various forms and document types that have Abraham Lincoln’s signature will know that this type is exceptional being fully signed, and one of the most elusive to acquire.................................................................. (10,000-12,500)

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“Robert T. Lincoln” Signed Bank Check

104 ROBERT TODD LINCOLN, eldest son of Abraham Lincoln. March 7, 1917. Partially-Printed Document Signed “Robert Lincoln,” Extremely Fine. This check is written from Washington and drawn on the Riggs National Bank and made payable to Washington hairdressers “Georges & Emile” for the amount of $3.75. The check measures 7.75” x 2.25” and is filled out in Lincoln’s hand and signed by him. A punch hole cancellation that only slightly affects Lincoln’s first name, and a lightly toned spot at lower left do little to detract from this terrific example. Riggs is the same Washington, D.C. bank where President Abraham Lincoln kept one of his two checking accounts while in the nation’s capitol... the other being his hometown Springfield account. A lovely specimen............................................................. (400-500)

Book Signed By 15 Members of The Bohemian Club of San Francisco 1915 Including JACK LONDON & GEORGE STERLING

105 JACK LONDON, Author, GEORGE STERLING, Composer and other Members of the Bohemian Club of San Francisco. 1915-Dated, Book “Apollo, A Music Drama,” Signed by 15 Members of the Bohemian Club of San Francisco, Book and Lyrics by Frank Pixley, Music by Edward F. Schneider, 49 pages, 8.25” x 5.5” the spine of cover missing with some loose pages, Fine. Signed on the inside front cover pages by:

General “Douglas MacArthur” Signed Magazine Cover

106 DOUGLAS MacARTHUR (January 26, 1880 - April 5, 1964). American Major General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army and a Chief of Staff of the United States Army. May 19, 1952-Dated, “Quick” Color Magazine Cover, Signed “Douglas MacArthur,” as a potential political Candidate for President, Choice Very Fine. This original, highly colorful, 4” x 5.75”, “Quick” magazine cover is from its May 19, 1952 issue. It features a great image of General MacArthur on the cover, and is boldly signed in blue fountain pen across his lower portrait in the light area for the very best contrast. There is some trivial scattered wrinkling and a moderate diagonal crease to lower right corner that is below and well away from the signature. A great, historic and colorful image that is a perfect item for display..................................... (500-600)

107 WILLIAM McKINLEY, JR., 25th President of the United States. May 4, 1897, Partly-printed Document Signed, “William McKinley” as President, on vellum, Washington, D.C., measuring 19.75” x 15.75”, Very Choice Extremely Fine. Appointing George Davis Moore, “First Lieutenant of Infantry.” Countersigned by former Union Brevet Brigadier General Russell A. Alger as Secretary of War and docketed by George Ruggle as Adjutant General. Blue War Department seal is intact at lower left. An excellent and attractive display item.............................. (500-600)

1. Jack London-Author; 2. George Sterling-Composer; 3. Charles Rollo Peters; 4. David Warfield-Stage Actor; 5. Harry Stewart Fonda; 6. C. J. Dickman-Artist; 7. Will Sparks-Artist; 8. Emmet Rixford-Prominent San Francisco surgeon and president of the American Surgical Assoc.; 9. Arnold Genthe-Photographer famous for his 1906 earthquake pictures and boosting Greta Garbo’s career; 10. Edwin Markham; 11. Arthur Cahill-Artist; 12. Harry Leon Wilson; 13. Harrison Fisher-Artist; 14. Frank Pixley, Jr.Playwright; and 15. Edward F. Schneider-Composer. Still in existance today, The Bohemian Club, an exclusive private men’s club, was founded in 1872 by journalists, artists and authors. In the early 1880’s the club members began summer camping in the Redwood groves of Sonoma County to enjoy outdoor lectures, parties and entertainment. This play, “Apollo,” was performed at the Bohemian Grove in 1915. All signatures are strong and readable, most notably that of Jack London. An interesting part of California’s literary and social history. A remarkable, unique collector item........................................................... (1,000-2,000)

108 WILLIAM McKINLEY, JR., 25th President of the United States. February 8, 1900, Partly-printed Document Signed, “William McKinley” as President, on vellum, Washington, D.C., measuring 20.75”x 14.75”, Extremely Fine. Appointing George D. Moore “Captain of Infantry.” Countersigned by Elihu Root as Secretary of War and docketed by H. C. Corbin as Adjutant General. Blue War Department seal is intact at lower left. An excellent and attractive display item.............................. (500-600) Page 43

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1798 Thomas Mifflin Signed Land Grant

Rare Pennsylvania Population Company Stock Certificate Made to Robert Morris A Signer of the Declaration of Independence & the “Financier of the Revolution”

109 THOMAS MIFFLIN. American Revolutionary Officer, President of the Continental Congress, Major General, and Member of the Constitutional Convention. July 23, 1798, Partly-printed Document Signed “Tho Mifflin” as Governor of Pennsylvania, (Philadelphia), on vellum measuring 11” x 20”, Choice Extremely Fine. Countersigned by James Trimble as Deputy Secretary. Granting to Mary Campbell “a certain tract of land, called ‘Green park’ situate on the waters of little sugar Creek in Luzerne County...” The large paper and wax seal at upper leaf is intact and Mifflin has signed boldly just below it—nearly 3” long. Another paper seal is affixed to the back of the document; on it, an embossed image portrays Liberty with a sword, staff and cap standing atop a defeated lion, all of which is surrounded by the legend: “BOTH CAN’T SURVIVE”. Two small holes from natural imperfections in the vellum can be found, not affecting the writing or the overall appearance at all. Lovely, brown-ink manuscript completes the document, which is attractive and suitable for display...................................................................... (275-375)

1801 Virginia Military Approintment Document Signed By Governor James Monroe In Excellent Quality

110 JAMES MONROE (1758 - July 4, 1831) 5th President of the United States, serving Two Terms from 1817 to 1825 and the last “Founding Father” of the United States. June 17, 1801-Dated, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Jas. Monroe,” as Governor of Virginia, one page, 6.5” x 10”, Choice Extremely Fine. This very attractive, official document is where James Monroe appoints Hugh French to the military position of “Ensign in the 2d Battalion of the 43 Regiment, in the 12th Brigade and 1st Division of the said militia.” This document is boldly printed in black on high quality, laid period paper, with its wax and paper seal present. It is in truly excellent, clean and superior overall condition. Some light intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, notation on the blank reverse. An impressive, uncommon piece for display, with a bold brown ink signature of James Monroe. An impressive, premium quality document with excellent eye appeal................... ................................................................................. (1,250-1,500) Page 44

111 (ROBERT MORRIS) (1734-1806). Signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution, Patriot of the American Revolutionary War and the “Financier of the Revolution,” United States Senator from Pennsylvania. February 6, 1793-Dated, PartiallyPrinted Document Signed, “John Nicholson,” as President of the Pennsylvania Population Company, Being a Stock Certificate, made to Robert Morris (his name being written twice within the text), Very Fine. This original Stock Certificate is 1 page, measures 13” x 8.25”, with huge margins, and the left being Jumbo. Printed by “Francis Bailey, Printer” (at Philadelphia), boldly printed in black on white laid period paper. There is some uneven tone at bottom center and the lower left with a trivial tear at extreme upper right, with two small file spindle holes near bottom, as usual. Overall, this rare Stock Certificate is fully upon the paper, having a Jumbo left sheet margin and three other huge margins. All of the manuscript portions and signatures are well written in brown. This historic Stock Certificate is Signed, “Jno. Nicholson” President, at the lower right. John W. Nicholson, was the Comptroller General of Pennsylvania from 1782-1794. In 1792, Nicholson purchased a 202,000 acre tract of land from the government. With notables such as Aaron Burr, Robert Morris and James Wilson, Nicholson and other investors then formed the Pennsylvania Population Company to profit on the expected, coming land boom. This Stock Certificate is made out to Declaration of Independence Signer, Robert Morris. He was also one of the Pennsylvania Population Company’s major investors. It reads, in part: “It Is Hereby Certified by the President and Managers of the Pennsylvania Population Company, - That Robert Morris is entitled to one Share of Stock in the said Company, Numbered Eight hundred & Fifty two, Transferable in the presence of the Treasurer by the said Robert Morris, or his Attorney; subject nevertheless to the payments due or payable thereupon, according to the terms of the Plan of the Association.” - (Signed) “Jno. Nicholson” as President. It is also Docketed on verso: “Transferred to John Nicholson, January 24, 1785.” This is a truly great piece of American fiscal history with a direct connection to Robert Morris. As with all original “Pennsylvania Population Company” Stock Certificates, it is Exceedingly Rare.......................................................................... (3,750-4,500)

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Revolutionary War Provincial Act Signed by Declaration of Independence Signer “John Morton” as Speaker and As Pennsylvania’s Last Colonial Governor “John Penn”

112 JOHN MORTON and JOHN PENN. November 23, 1775-Dated Revolutioanry War Period, Manuscript Document Signed, “John Morton Speaker” and “John Penn” as Governor, 19 pages, 7.5” x 12.5”, (Philadelphia), Countersigned, “Joseph Shippen Jr.” as Secretary of the Province of Pennsylvania, Fine. This original document is beautifully written on quality laid period paper, which is watermarked with Royal Crown and Bell. The edges and corners are frayed with some chipping, while the signatures remain unaffected. Small portion of the blank upper left corner of first page is lacking. The original 3-inch diameter, large official seal is cracked near its bottom and has since detached, and is present. The last page has been archivally silked and repaired for preservation. Overall, fragile in nature yet quite clean, well written and clearly readable, in very good condition. This extremely rare Revolutionary War Provincial Act document begins: “Be it carried to the Governor” at the very tip right, and reads: “An Act for the Relief of Richard Taylor, Jacob Muck, George Jacob Hausman, Richard Ray, and Francis Owens languishing Prisoners in the Gaol of Philadelphia County, and James Mackay a languishing Prisoner in the Gaol of Northumberland County, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons...” All six agree to pay their creditors. “...then the said Courts shall order the said [six names listed] respectively to be discharged from his or their Imprisonment aforesaid. And be it further enacted by the Authority aforesaid. That the Persons of the said [six names listed] respectively after such his or their Discharge as aforesaid, shall not at any Time hereafter be imprisoned for any Debts contracted before the Time of such Discharge. Provided Nevertheless, That the Discharge of the said Prisoners, by Virtue of this Act, shall not acquit or discharge any other Person from such Debt, Sum or Sums of Money, for which such Person now is bound or engaged with the said Prisoners respectively...” A truly remarkable signed document, that is extraordinary in that it is available to collectors and not locked away in a museum collection, to date. This document is published in its entirety in Chapter DCCXVI of, “The Statutes at Large of Pennsylvania from 1682 to 1801.. Volume VIII... 1770 to 1776” (Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer of Pennsylvania, 1902)........................ (1,500-2,000) John Penn (1729-1795), a grandson of Pennsylvania’s founder William Penn, was the last colonial governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 17631773 and 1773-1776. He was also one of the Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania from 1771-1776. John Morton (1724-1777), member of Pennsylvania’s colonial General Assembly from 1756-1766 and 1769-1775, served as its Speaker from 1771-1775. As a member of the Continental Congress (1774-1776), Morton signed the Declaration of Independence, dying just nine months later.

Impressive French & Indian War Era Military Appointment

113 HENRY MOORE (1713-1769). Royal Governor of New York (1765-1769). May 22, 1766-Dated French & Indian War Era, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “H. Moore” as Governor, 1 page, 13”x 8.25”, Choice Very Fine. This original document, is oblong legal folio, New York, being a Military Appointment of John Kay as, “...Lieutenant of the fourth Company of the Regiment of Militia foot in the said province...”. Original embossed paper seal is fully intact at the upper left. Boldly printed in black on laid period paper and in quite clean, superior quality. This historic document which is excellent for display................................................ (800-1,000)

Magnificent “Grand ma Moses” Framed Signature

114 ANNA MARY (“GRANDMA”) MOSES. American Folk Artist and Painter. Outstanding, large Signature, “Grand ma Moses” on card, 2.5” x 5” professionally matted and framed within gilt wood, with a photograph, to 12” x 17”, Choice Near Mint. Ready for framing on display. The signature is a massive 4.25” long!... ....................................................................................... (500-600)

Two Guns White Calf - The Model For The Buffalo Nickel

115 (NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS), TWO GUNS WHITE CALF, Blackfoot Indian Chief Who Claimed to Pose for Front of Buffalo Nickel. Sepia Photo Signed with his familiar pictograph signature in black ink at bottom right, no date, 3.25” x 5.5”, Choice Very Fine. An absolutely gorgeous, resonant real-photo postcard, one insignificant light crease at lower right corner barely detracting from this crisp image............................................... (1,500-2,000) Page 45

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Two Fine US Naval Civil War Admirals Signatures on Card Admiral John Winslow Sank The C.S.A Ship “ALABAMA” & Stephen Rowan

116 U.S.NAVAL ADMIRALS Stephen Rowan and John A. Winslow. Two Fine Signatures on Card Signed, “Ste(phen) Rowan-Vice Admiral” and “J(oh)n A. Winslow - Rear Admiral...,” Choice Extremely Fine. These scarce signatures are each on 2” x 3.5” off-white cards. 1. Rear Admiral John Ancrum Winslow (1811-1873) was an officer in the United States Navy during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. He was in command of the steam sloop of war USS USS Kearsarge during her historic 1864 action sinking the Confederate ship Alabama. 2. Stephen Clegg Rowan (1808-1890) was an admiral in the United States Navy who served during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Captain of the steam-sloop Pawnee at the outbreak of the American Civil War, he made gallant attempts to relieve Fort Sumter and to burn the Norfolk Navy Yard. In the fall of 1861, he assisted in the capture of the forts at Hatteras Inlet; then, taking command of a flotilla in the North Carolina sounds, he cooperated in the capture of Roanoke Island in February 1862. Promoted to captain for gallantry, he then supported the capture of Elizabeth City, Edenton, and New Bern. During the summer of 1863, he commanded New Ironsides on blockade duty off Charleston, South Carolina and the following August assumed command of Federal forces in the North Carolina sounds (2 items)......................................................................... (300-400)

Continental Congressman Samuel Otis Fiscal Letter

118 SAMUEL A. OTIS, Massachusetts Statesman, Member of the Board of War and the Continental Congress. Autographed Letter Signed, “Sam: A. Otis,” December 12, 1801, Washington, 9.5” x 8,” Choice Very Fine, “Enclosed is a draft in my favor for two hundred dollars, which please to pass to the Cr[edit] of Sir your most humble serv...” He adds, “You will oblige me by passing my neat dividend on 20 shares to my Cr[edit] in your books and I will draw therefor.” Small mounting strip on one edge of verso; very minor soiling. Written on fine laid paper. boldly penned and signed in dark brown ink. Otis was a legislator in Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War; he also served on the state board of war and was a collector of clothing for the army. He returned to the state legislature after the war in 1784 and was Speaker of the House. In 1789, he was appointed Secretary of the United States Senate, a position he held until his death....................... (300-400)

Granddaughter of The Great Painter Charles Wilson Peal

1920s N.Y. Political & Celebrity Autograph Album

117 (NEW YORK). This autograph album from the 1920s measures 6” x 5”, and contains signatures of people from New York. Included are Marie Cunningham; Alfred E. Smith Executive Mansion, State of New York card; John F. Hylam, Mayor of NYC; PR Gruppen Mayor of Hoboken, N.J. September 17, 1925; JR Cunningham; CP Linder; Alberta Carpenter; Helen B. Linder; Josephine Ricciardelli; Laurie Bethe; Ida St. John Oye; Perry L. Lindear; and May C. Riol. The album is in very nice condition, and is truly a treasure trove of 1920s autographs....................................................... (400-500) Page 46

119 ANNA E. PEALE, Granddaughter of The Great Painter Charles Wilson Peale and Daughter of Franklin Peale, Chief Coiner of the U.S. Mint. Autograph Letter Signed, “Anna E. Peale,” black ink, 2.5 pages, Philadelphia, Dec. 29, 1872, 9.75” x 7.75”, Choice Extremely Fine. The letter has been written to the wood engraver and historian, Benson Lossing, and reads in part, “...I do most earnestly desire to awaken interest in my own behalf; or rather your aid in my efforts that justice may be awarded to the memory of my late honored father, Franklin Peale, many years an officer of the U.S. Mint of Philadelphia. Men of the highest social & scientific position in our City have sent a memorial to Congress, praying for Governmental compensation for a long series of services... There arose a hope in my mind, that, if you can be convinced of the justice of this claim from the testimony sent, possibly you may be induced to do me this great service; for surely your endorsement would command attention!” Franklin Peale contributed much to the mint during his service 1822 to 1854, but some of his activities such as making medals for a private firm apparently caused the Mint Director to release him.................................... (1,200-1,500)

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1723 Autograph Letter Signed “Wm Pepperell, Jr.”

President Franklin Pierce and Secretary of War Jefferson Davis Signed Ornate Military Appointment For Future Civil War Union Brigadier General Henry Moses Judah

120 WILLIAM PEPPERELL (1696-1759). Colonial Merchant and Soldier, a native of Kittery, Maine. June 24, 1723-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm Pepperell Jr.”, Kittery, (ME), 1 1/2 pages back to back, with integral address leaf envelope, measuring 8” x 7.25”, Fine. Here, Pepperell writes to Mr. John Gowen, complaining that Gowen’s son has abandoned the job Pepperell gave him aboard his merchant vessel, Brigantean, bound for Barbados. Pepperell wants Gowan to make good on the money given to Gowan’s son, or require his son to complete the work. On the reverse Gowan responds, disputing Pepperell’s claim. Overall quite clean and well written on laid period paper.......... (500-600) Sir William Pepperrell, 1st Baronet (June 27, 1696 – July 6, 1759) was a merchant and soldier in Colonial Massachusetts. He is widely remembered for organizing, financing, and leading the 1745 expedition that captured the French garrison at Fortress Louisbourg during King George’s War. During his day Pepperrell was called “the hero of Louisburg,” a victory celebrated in the name of Louisburg Square in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.

General Timothy Pickering Revolutionary War Document

121 TIMOTHY PICKERING. May 24, 1783, Manuscript Document, 3” x 8”, Choice Very Fine. A document in which General Timothy Pickering has handwritten a receipt and Signed, “Tim Pickering QMG” (Quarter Master General), in third person within the text. This Manuscript Payorder is for the use of his team of horses, Signed by Timothy Sullivan at the conclusion, as having received the payment. There is an old sealed tear at the lower left, overall in very good, well written and clean condition. The current Sanders Autograph price guide lists a typical DS by Pickering at $583. A Revolutionary War Era Document, with Pickering as Quarter Master General, is certainly worthy of a premium........ (400-500)

122 FRANKLIN PIERCE & JEFFERSON DAVIS. 14th President of the United States. Also signed by Jefferson Davis, U.S. Secretary of War and the future President of the Confederate States of America, during the Civil War Era. February 9, 1854Dated, Partly-Printed Document, Signed by President Franklin Pierce and Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, being an Ornate Vellum Military Appointment, Choice Very Fine. The signature of the future Confederate States of America President, Jefferson Davis, signed here in his earlier capacity as Franklin Pierce’s Secretary of War, is rare on these impressive appointment certificates. This nice quality, vellum Military Commission Document, displays Davis’ large brown signature beside the even larger signature of President Franklin Pierce. The text announces the appointing and elevation of Henry M. Judah, “Captain in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry.” Henry Moses Judah (1821-1866), was a career officer in the United States Army, serving during the Mexican-American War and American Civil War. He is most remembered for his role in helping thwart Morgan’s Raid in 1863 and for leading a disastrous attack during the Battle of Resaca. He later rose to the rank of Union Civil War Brigadier General. There are engraved ornate Militaria images at bottom, bold printed text, and an intact raised large 2.25” diameter Seal of the War Office fully intact at the upper left, all of which add to the eye appeal of this 13.5” x 17.25” vellum Appointment. Its has typical folds, the display quality is excellent and this is one of the finer examples of this rare signature combination we have offered. The combination of these two signatures is very rare and highly prized by collectors. This quality example is worthy of strong consideration. It would be a nice addition for any historic, Presidential, and/or Civil War era display................................................................ (4,000-5,000) Page 47

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1821 Check Signed By Naval Commodore David Porter

Original Paul Revere Engraved “Isaiah Thomas” Bookplate

123 DAVID PORTER (1780-1843). American Naval Officer, Captain and Commodore, Commanded the “Essex” in the War of 1812. Member of the Board of Navy Commissioners (1815-22). May 2, 1821-Dated, Autograph Document Signed, “D. Porter,” being a Manuscript Bank Check, oblong, measuring 3.5” x 7.25” at Washington, Fine. Authorizing the “Office of Discount & Deposit pay to Philip Gulley or order twenty dollars.”. Usual cut cancellations, well written and signed. Overall, a nice looking Check Signed by Naval Commodore David Porter....... (275-350) David Porter (February 1, 1780 – March 3, 1843) was an officer in the United States Navy in a rank of commodore and later the commander-inchief of the Mexican Navy. He was the father of Admiral David Dixon Porter (1813-1891) and the adopted father of Admiral David Farragut (1801-1870), two of the leading naval officers of the American Civil War, and father of William D. Porter. See USS Porter for ships named in their honor.

Civil War Dated Admiral David D. Porter Autographed Note

124 DAVID DIXON PORTER, United States Admiral and Civil War Hero. Civil War Dated Autograph Note Signed “David D Porter”, Choice Very Fine. The note reads, in full, “Agreeable to your request & provide my Autograph - David D Porter - Rear Admiral - Black Hawk - Feb 11th 1864”. Measuring 5.25” x 5”, the note has been written in black ink on lined paper. The reverse contains some leftover mounting in the four corners, but this does not interfere with the text. The manuscript is bright and bold, and Porter’s signature is large and extremely clear; it measures 3.75”............................................................................... (300-400) David Dixon Porter, 1813 - 1891, was a United States admiral who became one of the most noted naval heroes of the Civil War. Porter was one of the first U.S. Navy officers to bear the rank of admiral; prior to the Civil War, no officer had held a rank higher than commodore, as admiral was considered to have royalist connotations.

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125 (PAUL REVERE. JR.). c. 1798, Paul Revere Engraved Copperplate Bookplate for Isaiah Thomas. Crisp Extremely Fine.. This is a fine example of Paul Revere’s metal cut Bookplate that was engraved by Revere at Boston for the historic Massachusetts and American Revolutionary War Patriot, Isaiah Thomas. Isaiah Thomas (1749 - 1831), was an American Patriot, Newspaper Publisher and Author. He performed the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Worcester, Massachusetts and reported the first account of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This bookplate measures 88mm x 69mm (roughly 3.5” x 2.75”) and is well printed in rich black on the correct, period white laid paper. This specimen is cropped very slightly out of alignment with trimmed margins, likely made so when placed into a book. A full illustration of this bookplate and its description can be found on pages 163 to 165 in the Clarence Brigham, “The Engravings of Paul Revere,” reference, 1954. Although not signed in the engraving, it is engraved by Paul Revere. Sold together with an insert page form the book “An Account of the Inquisition At Goa, in India” having an ink stamp of the American Antiquarian Society neat the top. An authentic, fully original and historic example of a Paul Revere copper-plate engraved print. (2 items)................................................................... (1,750-2,250) Isaiah Thomas (1749 - 1831), was an American Patriot, Newspaper Publisher and Author. He performed the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Worcester, Massachusetts and reported the first account of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. He was the founder of the American Antiquarian Society. In Boston, in 1774, Thomas published the Royal American Magazine, which was continued for a short time by Joseph Greenleaf, and which contained many engravings by Paul Revere. He issued in Boston the Massachusetts Spy three times each week, then (under his sole ownership) as a semi-weekly, and beginning in 1771, as a weekly which soon espoused the Whig cause and which the government tried to suppress. On the April 16, 1775 (three days before the Battle of Concord, in which he took part), Thomas took his presses from Boston and set them up in Worcester, where he was also postmaster for a time. There he published and sold books, built a paper-mill and bindery, and continued the paper until 1802 save for gaps in 1776-1778 and in 1786-1788. The Spy supported Washington and the Federalist Party.

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David Rittenhouse & Signer George Ross Signed Revolutionary War Dated “Council of Safety” Military Pay Request

126 DAVID RITTENHOUSE, American Astronomer, First Director of the United States Mint, & GEORGE ROSS, Signer of the Declaration of Independence. November 26, 1776, Philadelphia, Revolutionary War dated Manuscript Document, Signed “Dav.d Rittenhouse,” as Treasurer for the Committee of Safety Payment, on evenly toned laid paper, being a request to the Council of Safety, Fine. This Revolutionary War payment authorization request measures 5” x 8” in size. It is whole and complete with some minor chipping and some well made early reinforced paper repairs and some scattered sealed splits on the back. This historic document reads, in full: “Gent.- Please pay messrs Levy & Thomas Hollingsworth Five Hundred Pounds Currency on Accts: of our Contract for Ball as soon as they shall deliver a sufficient Quantity so as that sum may be due to us - [Signed] “Geo. Ross Geo: Esq” - Passed In Council of Safety - November 26th 1776 - [Signed] “Dav’d Rittenhouse” Philad:a November 2: 1776 To the Hon’ble Council of Safety - To John M. Nesbitt Esq. Treasurer This document is also docketed on the back: “Levy Hollingsworth $order of Geo: Ross & George Ege...” David Rittenhouse’s signature is large, fully written and bold, measuring over 3” long. This is an important opportunity to acquire an original Revolutionary War, Pennsylvania Council of Safety item, with the signatures of both David Rittenhouse and the Declaration of Independence Signer, George Ross!............................................................ (5,000-6,000) George Ross was elected to the First and Second Continental Congresses, and became an untiring worker for the patriot cause. He was commissioned judge of the admiralty court of Pennsylvania and died soon thereafter.

General Andrew Norny, who was a soldier of the War of the Revolution, and one of those patriots who endured the severities of that memorable winter in the camp on the hills of Valley Forge. General Norny was the neighbor and companion of Generals Knox and St. Clair, the three soldiers owning farms within a few miles of each other. Soon after the close of the war he was appointed a Brigader General by the Governor of Pennsylvania. (Quoted from “History of Delaware” by J. Thomas Scharf, 1888.)

David Rittenhouse Signed Receipt From Samuel Meredith On The Account of Valley Forge Officer Andrew Norny

127 DAVID RITTENHOUSE. American Astronomer, Inventor, Clockmaker, Mathematician, Surveyor, Scientific Instrument Craftsman. Rittenhouse was a Member of the American Philosophical Society and the First Director of the United States Mint. SAMUEL MEREDITH. Appointed by George Washington as the First Treasurer of the United States from 1789 to December 1801. ANDREW NORNY. Served in the Revolutionary War, endured Valley Forge, later Appointed as Brigadier General. Extraordinary Manuscript Autographed Document Multi-Signed, “Andrew Norny,” “Sam. Meredith” and “Dav. Rittenhouse,” April 24, 1795, Philadelphia, 8” x 7.5” by sight, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original Sixty Day Sight Draft authorizing the payment of “Five Hundred and thirty three dollars and thirty three cents” to David Rittenhouse from (General) Andrew Norny. Rittenhouse signs that he has received payment in full. Rittenhouse’s signature is bold and clear. The document is folded (as it was apparently mailed in letter form) and docketed on the reverse (which can be identified by looking through the paper itself). It is very nicely, professionally matted and framed to 19” x 13” for display with a 6” x 4.5 period engraved image by “C. Gobrecht, Sculptor” and “C.W. Peale, Printer,” of David Rittenhouse, as “President pf the American Philosophical Society” with an engraved brass plate below bearing his name. An amazing, beautifully written and presented financial document signed by three very important and historic Early American Revolutionary War Patriots. The finest quality example we have seen................................. (4,000-5,000) Page 49

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David Rittenhouse Signed Document as Treasurer of Pennsylvania

128 DAVID RITTENHOUSE, American Astronomer and First Director of the United States Mint. March 6th, 1787, Autograph Document Signed, “Davd. Rittenhouse, Treasr.” (acting as Treasurer of Pennsylvania), 1 page, 2.75” x 8,” Choice Very Fine. This early American financial document, handwritten by David Rittenhouse, is a receipt for £140 received from duties collected in Southwark District of Pennsylvania. Rittenhouse’s bold signature, including his title, is 4” in length. Aside from a small bit missing from the upper left corner, a .5” archivally repaired tear on the top edge, and a small stain after the date, this document is in great condition. Also, with this document there is an engraved page measuring 9.25” x 5.75” with a half length portrait of Rittenhouse, with his telescope, consulting a document at his desk. His name is printed below the portrait, along with a facsimile of his signature. This portrait is Choice Extremely Fine. This engraving was done by James B. Longacre from a painting by C. W. Peale. Longacre (1794-1869) was the fourth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1844 to 1869. This Signed Document and engraved portrait will enhance any collection relating to the United States Mint or American Astronomy.................................. (3,500-4,000) David Rittenhouse (1732–1796), American astronomer and instrument maker, born near Germantown, Pennsylvania. He was self-educated, a clockmaker by trade, and developed great skill in the making of mathematical instruments. He was called upon to determine, with his own instruments, the boundary lines of several states and also part of the boundary known as the Mason-Dixon Line. In 1769 he was asked by the American Philosophical Society to observe the transit of Venus. His contributions include the use of measured grating intervals and spider threads on the focus of the telescope. Active in public affairs, he was a member of the convention that framed Pennsylvania’s constitution and was state treasurer (1777–1789) and first director of the U.S. Mint (1792–1795). After the Revolution he was an Anti-Federalist. He succeeded Benjamin Franklin as president (1791–1796) of the American Philosophical Society; most of his writings appeared in its Transactions.

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John D. Rockefeller Loans His Customer $35,000 at 5%

129 JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER (1839 - 1937). American Industrialist and Philanthropist who organized Standard Oil, virtually monopolized the industry, was forced the U.S. Supreme Court to break it up into regional producers and refiners. July 31, 1922-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “John D. Rockefeller,” on his personal letterhead stationery, New York, addressed to George A. Rudd of the Specialty Grocers Chandler & Rudd Company, Very Fine. Rockefeller’s signature is large and boldly written in dark brown ink being extremely large, measuring a huge 5” long. This letter measures 10.5” x 8” with normal folds. It reads, in part: “...I am very pleased to note from your kind letter of the 28th the good condition of your affairs, and congratulate you heartily, with the wish that the future may bring you still better results...” It is accompanied by an additional, 2nd Typed Letter, Secretarially Signed, to the same George A. Rudd, dated October 6, 1916, here Signed by Rockefeller’s secretary, W. S. Mitchell, Very Fine. This letter measures 10.5” x 8” with normal folds and reads, in part: ”... Your letter of October 4th to Mr. Rockefeller is received. Mr. Rockefeller will be pleased to loan your company $35,000, as usual... at 5% interest. Mr. Rockefeller says that owing to his great need for funds he had thought of making the rate 6%, but inasmuch as you are one of his old and best customers, he will charge only 5%...”. Ironically, at the time of this letter, Rockefeller was the richest man in the world, surpassing Carnegie’s wealth by far! (2 items)...................................................................... (800-1,000)

“Norman Rockwell” Signed Book “Willie Was Different: The Tale of an Ugly Thrushling”

130 NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894-1878). Famous American Illustrator. 1969-Dated, Signed and Inscribed Hardcover Book with Dustjacket, “Sincerely…and Norman Rockwell.” entitled, “Willie Was Different: The Tale of an Ugly Thrushling,” NY: Funk & Wagnalls, Very Fine. This book measures 7.25” x 10.25” has 42 pages and is Signed in black ink on the half-title page, also with “Molly” who was the artist’s wife, who co-wrote the text and “Sincerely… and Norman Rockwell.” It is in nice condition, with only some light scattered wear and soiling to the original dustjacket....................................................................... (400-500)

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“Norman Rockwell” Signed Book “The Norman Rockwell Storybook”

131 NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894-1878). Famous American Illustrator. 1969-Dated, Signed and Inscribed Hardcover Book with Dustjacket, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” A later printing, entitled, “The Norman Rockwell Storybook,” NY: Windmill Books, Very Fine. This book measures 9.5” x 12.25” and is Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” It is in nice condition, with only some light scattered wear and soiling and price clip to the original dustjacket............. (400-500)

Rare 1932 Typed Letter Signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt” on Liberalism, Education and the Philosophy of Government

Rare Theodore Roosevelt WW I “Division” Related Letter

133 (THEODORE ROOSEVELT). c. May 1917, “Form C - Office Of THEODORE ROOSEVELT 753 Fifth Avenue, New York, Room 402” headed stationary, Typed Letter, no date, regarding an application to join Roosevelt’s division, rejected for the reason of “age,” Very Good. This rare letter is laid down onto a heavier card stock, is somewhat brittle and chipped at the corner tips, primarily at the upper right where is is heavily chipped. The violet type text is faded, being basically readable, and is signed by “W. E. Dame” at it’s conclusion. This wonderful content letter reads, in full: Dear Sir: - I regret to inform you that your application for enrollment in Mr. Roosevelt’s division, which he proposes to raise in the event of war, has not been approved by the committee on account of age - Mr. Roosevelt has asked me to thank you for your patriotic offer, and to express his regrets in being unable to avail himself of your service. - Very respectfully, - W. E. Dame.”.... (350-400) This 1917 headline from the New York Times helps to tell the story around this letter: “Fight for Roosevelt’s Division to be Carried Back to Congress May 12, 1917, Saturday WASHINGTON, May 11.— Notice was given in the House today that an effort would be made tomorrow to reject the conference report on the Army Draft bill because of the elimination of the amendment permitting Theodore Roosevelt to organize a division of volunteers for service in France.

Historic Photograph Reproduction Signed “Joe Rosenthal”

132 FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT. October 7, 1932-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Franklin D. Roosevelt,” while Governor of New York, on “Executive Mansion / Albany, New York” letterhead, 11”x 8.5”, Choice Extremely Fine. Signed in dark brown fountain pen ink, measures 3” long. A letter to Fred Barden answering a question about readings on Liberalism and the philosophy of government. Roosevelt suggests a number of readings, including a Commencement address he gave at Milton Academy in 1926... ................................................................................. (1,000-2,000)

134 JOSEPH ROSENTHAL. Famous World War II Photographer “Mt Suribachi Iwo Jima February 23, 1945”. February 23, 1945-Dated, Photograph Reproduction Signed, “Joe Rosenthal” in the lower margin of a printed version of his iconic Iwo Jima Flag Raising photograph, adding “Mt Suribachi Iwo Jima February 23, 1945” below his signature, image 8”x 6.5”, overall 11”x 8.5”. Two United States stamps affixed to lower margin and bearing a 1940’s era 3¢ Stamps bearing this image and a Las Vegas “First Day Of Issue” cancellation, of June 26, 1978. Lightly toned at margins, overall in Extremely Fine condition and would be perfect for framing and display.................................................. (500-600) Page 51

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Important 1809 Benjamin Rush Letter from Philadelphia

135 (BENJAMIN RUSH), Signer of the Declaration of Independence; American Physician and Educator. This is an original copy letter, written by Dr. Benjamin Rush to “the Right Honble Lord Buchan,” 2 pages (1 sheet, front and back), July 4, 1809, Philadelphia, 9” x 7.25”, Choice Fine. This letter evokes the names of General George Washington and President James Madison, plus more, being a formal letter of introduction, which reads, in part: “...my third son Dr. James Rush and a favorite Pupil Dr. Thomas Fuller (the son of a wealthy and respectable planter in South Carolina) who visit Edinburgh in order to prosecute their studies in medicine... They will inform your Lordship how much joy the renewal of the intercourse of our Country with great Britain diffused through all Classes of our citizens and the prosperity and happiness the united states now enjoy in the Administration of our government by Mr. Madison who with his own native talents aided by the singular prudence and common sense of his predecessor General Washington has nearly driven party spirit from the Councils and people of our country...- sincere friend and most obedient Servant (Signed) Benj. Rush” Notated at the end, “A true copy from the original in my possession - Robert Anderson M.D.” This true copy is written on fine period laid paper with an “1813” watermark. Excellent in its significant content, through which shines Dr. Rush’s pride in his country..... ................................................................................. (2,000-3,000)

137 CHARLES M. SCHULZ (1922-2000). Famous American Cartoonist, Illustrator and Artist for the “Peanuts comic strip, with Snoopy & Charlie Brown”. This is an original, highly colorful and beautifully illustrated record album cover for the 1977 United Feature release from the Peanuts television special “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Extremely Fine. It also contains a color illustrated, 12 page “Read-Along Book” within. It is boldly Signed “Charles M. Schulz” in black felt tip on the front cover. There is some trivial edge wear at corner tips and small minor scuffing; overall in very nice condition. Recording not present. A fabulous, exciting item that would be a perfect gift for any “Peanuts, Snoopy & Charlie Brown” fan, or would be fan, this Christmas............. (800-1,000)

Superb Charles Schwab Signed and Inscribed Photograph

Signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush

136 BENJAMIN RUSH (1745-1813). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania, Physician, Author, Revolutionary War Patriot, Treasurer of the U.S. Mint (17971813). May 4, 1801-Dated, Autograph Document Signed, “Dr. B. Rush” in the Third Person. A beautifully Handwritten receipt completely in the hand of Doctor Benjamin Rush, for rent paid in the amount of $20 by Dr. Rush on behalf of a Mrs. R. Erwin, Very Fine. This receipt is on very clean laid period paper in bold, rich brown ink, measuring approximately 4.5” x 6.5” and a very lovely example. Benjamin Rush is a very scarce Signer of the Declaration of Independence to locate........................................... (900-1,200) Page 52

138 CHARLES M. SCHWAB (1862 - 1939). Historic Early “Wall Street” Financier and Business Magnate, Founder of Bethlehem Steel, President of US Steel. March 11, 1925-Dated, Magnificent Professional Sepia Photograph Signed, “Chas Schwab,” in deep black ink, Choice Mint. This gorgeous 13.75” x 10.75” Photograph was taken by, and signed by “Turgeon” in pencil at the lower right, at Turgeon Studio, Johnstown, PA. The full inscription beneath the image reads: “To Prof. U.S. Russell, with sincere regards, Mar. 11th 1925, Charles Schwab.” Housed in a 14” x 11.25” special sleeve. We have never encountered a finer quality, or a more impressive Charles Schwab Signed Photograph..................................................................... (400-600)

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Eight Signatures Of U.S. Senators & Congressmen

Admiral Thomas Shirley HMS Lark 1763 Signed Document

139 (SENATORS and CONGRESSMEN). This lot contains an assortment of 8 letters and other items signed by United States Senators and Congressmen during the 1800’s and 1900’s. 1. DANIEL WEBSTER, Free Frank Signed “Danl. Webster - U. S. Senate,” measuring 2.75” x 3.5” (cut from envelope), with pencil notation above: “To Frank O. Slitson - 5/21, 78” (likely a 19th century Autograph Collector), Very Fine. 2. EDWARD M. “TED” KENNEDY, December 12, 1978, Typed Letter Signed, “Ted Kennedy” (on U.S. Senate stationery), 2 pages, 10.5” x 8,” to Historian Archibald MacLeish, concerning a collection of Ten Kennedy’s writings which MacLeish was editing into a book, Choice Extremely Fine. 3. JAMES G. BLAINE, Signature on Card, 2.5” x 4,” Choice Extremely Fine. 4. CHARLES A. DANA, November 21, 1896, Autograph Letter Signed, “C. A. Dana,” 1 page (on stationery of “The Sun”), 8” x 5,” expressing regrets he was unable to attend a concert, Extremely Fine. 5. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR., March 6, 1950, Typed Letter Signed, “H. Cabot L.” (on U.S. Senate stationery), 1 page, 10.5” x 8,” concerning rent control, Extremely Fine. 6. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR., October 26, 1960, Typed Letter Signed, “Cabot L.” (on his personal stationery), 1 page, 10.5” x 8,” supporting John Volpe as the candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, Choice Extremely Fine. 7. LEVERETT SALTONSTALL, March 15, 1954, Typed Letter Signed, “Leverett Saltonstall” (on U.S. Senate stationery), 1 page, 10.5” x 8,” in reply to a constituent, tape remnant on back and a couple small spots, otherwise Extremely Fine. 8. THOMAS P. “TIP” O’NEILL, Signed Photograph, Inscribed: “To Alice Wilcox - Best Wishes, Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill - Speaker,” 9.25” x 7,” Choice Extremely Fine.

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The “Presidents Amnesty Proclamation” Explained by “William H Seward” with the Proper Administration of the Oath of Amnesty for Freed Confederate Prisoners

140 WILLIAM SEWARD. May 29, 1865-Dated, Historic Civil War Era Content, Autograph Letter Signed, “William H Seward” as Secretary of State, Washington, measuring 9.75”x 8”, Vey Fine. Here, Seward writes regarding the “Presidents Amnesty Proclamation,” explaining the proper administration of the Oath of Amnesty for freed Confederate prisoners. That the oath must be subscribed before a qualified Commissioned Officer, and a Certified Copy must be transmitted to the Department of State, where it will be archived. Nicely handwritten by Seward in brown ink on blue lined wove period paper having two horizontal folds from mailing. A postscript, written in another hand adds: “For the information and Guidance of Lt. Coombes, Coudgat Wakeena.”..................... ................................................................................. (1,000-2,000)

141 THOMAS SHIRLEY (1733-1814). Admiral Thomas Shirley in the Service of the Royal Navy. This Document From the Famous 32 Gun Survey Ship the H.M.S. Lark. February 25, 1763-Dated French & Indian War Period, Manuscript Document Signed, Tho.(mas) Shirley,” as the British commander of the His Majesty’s Ship Lark, Fine. Here, Thomas Shirley has signed the letter regarding the fine service of John Collins, being his Master Mate aboard the Ship Lark during the year 1762. It is boldly Signed by Thomas Shirley at the conclusion. This document measures 8” x 10” being boldly written in deep brown ink on laid and watermarked GR with Crown, period paper. There are some early taped repairs to an edge fold split that is just above and away from the signature, and another internal near center, with some soiling on the blank docketed back. A rarely encountered British Naval signature and a ship tied to use in the American Revolutionary War. Hugh Palliser took over as Governor of Newfoundland in 1764. He and the famous Captain James Cook traveled together on H.M.S. Lark, under Captain Samuel Thompson, from Britain in May. The Lark was a new ship, having been built in 1762 in Rotherhithe by Bird. It was a 5th rate, 646 tons, 38.7 meters long and 10.4 meters wide, and carried 32 guns. The Lark ended its Naval career as it was scuttled at Newport, Rhode Island in 1778, at the same time as the Endeavour............................................................ (800-900) In 1777, the H.M.S. Lark was stationed off Arnold’s Point on the northwestern coast of Aquidneck Island, the Lark was the first to challenge and engage Rhode Island vessels as they tried to escape through the Bristol Ferry narrows into Mount Hope Bay. In November 1777, she returned from Boston Bay to Rhode Island with a stowaway: smallpox. The Lark was hauled inside Goat Island, and her crew was put ashore, her ballast removed, and her interior washed with vinegar and fumigated with tobacco or gunpowder smoke. Despite these precautions, the disease spread among the citizens of Newport. In March 1778, Louis XVI of France recognized the United States of America and entered the war as an ally of the new nation. The entrance of France permanently changed the character of the war. Lark was stationed in the West Passage in 1778 to stop ships as they raced for the open sea. In March she engaged the Continental Frigate Columbus, running her ashore and setting her afire. In May she challenged the Continental Frigate Providence but she escaped. to avoid seizure by the French, who were in Narragansett Bay to assist American forces. On August 5, 1778, her Captain Smith ran the Lark aground and set her on fire to avoid capture by the French who were assisting American forces in Naragansett Bay, as did the captains of the Cerberus, Orpheus and Juno. A short time later, the Lark’s 76 barrels of gunpowder exploded, burning a nearby house and rocketing debris as far as three miles inland. Reflecting on the incidents, British engineer Frederick Mackenzie wrote in his diary, “It was a most mortifying sight to us, who were Spectators of this conflagration, to see so many fine Frigates destroyed in so short a time, without any loss on the part of the Enemy.”

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1736 “William Shirley” Signed King’s Advocate Document

142 WILLIAM SHIRLEY, Royal Governor of Massachusetts from 1741-1759. March 19, 1736, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “W. Shirley,” at Boston, Fine. This document is addressed to the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, attaching property of John Wentworth and William Sherman. It is signed on the back: “W. Shirley”, in his capacity as King’s Advocate in New England. The document measures 6.5” x 8.25” and has a paper and wax seal affixed at the top left corner; there is some typical dampstaining and edge toning, notably to the bottom. Ex: EAHA Auction, August 26, 2006, Lot 126, where it sold for $710...................... (600-800) William Shirley (1694-1771) was the British governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1759. He was the son of William and Elizabeth Godman Shirley, and was born on December 2, 1694 at Preston Manor in Sussex, England. He was educated at Cambridge then studied law in London before moving to Boston in 1731. His early government jobs included that of surveyor and King’s Advocate for New England. He was appointed the royal Governor in 1741. Following his failure in a military expedition against Fort Niagara, he was recalled to England in June of 1756.

Massachusetts Royal Governor William Shirley Legal Opinion Decision Signed March 29, 1738

143 WILLIAM SHIRLEY (1694-1771). British Commander-InChief, Royal Governor of Massachusetts-Bay, who served Twice as Governor from 1741-1759, Governor of the Bahamas 1761-1769. March 29, 1738-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, “W(illiam) Shirley,” as a British Colonial administrator, at “Boston New England,” Choice Very Fine. This original 4” x 7” Document is dated in 1738 where William Shirley has Handwritten and Signed a note to a Mr. Huntington regarding his “opinion” that the device in the case of Elizabeth Casey is a device of the Inheritance of the Testators Real Estate and signed at its conclusion by William Shirley. This early Colonial era document is very clean and boldly written in rich deep brown on laid period paper. It is in overall excellent quality with a most impressive, large signature of William Shirley............................................................................ (400-600) Page 54

1722 “Sloop Africa” Ship’s Paper Signed by Samuel Shute

144 SAMUEL SHUTE, Royal Governor of Massachusetts. Partially Printed Document, Signed “Samuel Shute,” August 10, 1722, Boston, MA, 12” x 7.75” document, placed in a 14” x 9” giltedged wooden frame, Choice Extremely Fine. This ship’s paper proclaims that “no foreigner directly or indirectly hath any share or part or interest therein” in regards to the “Sloop Africa.” Document with some original fold marks and a few light creases. This is the earliest ship’s paper we have ever offered! Shute was honest and well-meaning, but obstinate, and from the beginning was engaged in a struggle with the assembly. He and the Massachusetts assembly had a number of run-ins, including appeals back to courts in England. Shute was actually on his way back from yet another court case in England in 1727 when the King died, leading to a new Governor being appointed................ ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000) Samuel Shute (1653-1742), served under the Prince of Orange, and afterward under the Duke of Marlborough in the Netherlands, attaining the rank of lieutenant-colonel. In 1716 he obtained a commission as royal governor of Massachusetts, paying a bonus of £1,000 to Colonel Elisha Burgess, the first appointee of King George I. He was honest and well-meaning, but obstinate, and from the beginning was engaged in a struggle with the assembly. He attempted to relieve the financial depression resulting from Indian wars by the emission of treasury bills, condemning a banking scheme that was favored by the legislature. He endeavored to make treaties with the eastern Indians. A controversy with Elisha Cooke with regard to the royal rights to ship timber in the forests of Maine and the conduct of the king’s surveyor, led him to annul Cooke’s election to the council in 1718. The assembly retorted by choosing Cooke their speaker; but the governor refused to recognize the election. He had a dispute with the general court also over the impost bill, and when he demanded a fixed salary the representatives reduced the amount voted to him in the form of a present to £500, and, on his insisting on an annual payment of £1,000, gave him that amount in currency, worth but £360. In 1723 he went to England to urge his charges against the general court, and was there met by counter demands. The points at issue were settled by an explanatory charter that was signed on August 12, 1725, and adopted by the general court on January 15, 1726, which denied the right of the legislature to adjourn at will for more than two days, and gave the governor a negative over the choice of speaker, but contained no injunction for fixing the salaries of the crown officials. When Shute was about sail for Massachusetts, in June, 1727, the king died, and the new cabinet that came into office appointed another governor.

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Scarce John S. Skinner Written Letter

145 JOHN S. SKINNER, Postmaster of Baltimore and Editor of the “American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine”. Autographed Letter and Integral Signed, “J S Skinner” one page on the integral in upper right corner in brown ink, Very Fine. The letter itself measures 9.6” x 7.75”, and the signature measures 2”. Dated from Baltimore on July 15, 1834, the letter was written in brown ink on lined paper by Gideon B. Smith for J. S. Skinner. There is one absence on the document’s left side that is the result of its initial opening and breaking of the red wax seal. This opening in no way interferes with the text. With usual fold marks, as is custom for an integral, some remnants of the seal still remain. The integral also boasts a faint “Baltimore, MD” postmaster stamp in red ink. The letter has some chipping along the document’s left side, and has begun to tear slightly as the creases. The content of the letter refers to collecting accounts for the “American Turf Register”, a monthly periodical that Skinner himself started in August of 1829. A scarce letter with a rare signature!............................. (350-450)

“John Philip Sousa” Check Signed to His “Band”

147 JOHN PHILIP SOUSA, American Bandmaster and Composer. Check Signed, “John Philip Sousa,” July 30, 1920, New York, 3” x 8”, Choice Extremely Fine. Paid to the order of “John Philip Sousa Band Account” in the amount of $353.51 and drawn on the Lincoln Trust Company. Perforated cancellation at upper left and stamp cancellations on verso do not affect Sousa’s signature, which is signed boldly in black ink. Sousa composed over 140 military marches, His “Stars and Stripes Forever” remains one of the most loved and readily-recognized pieces played by bands today............................................................................ (800-1,000)

Four Star Wars “RETURN OF THE JEDI” Signed Scripts

Samuel F. Smith Autographed Letter Signed

146 SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH, Poet and Author of the patriotic song, “America.” September 28, 1894, Autograph Letter Signed, “S. F. Smith,” 1 page, 8” x 5.5,” Choice Very Fine. In this finely penned letter, written at Newton Centre, Massachusetts, Smith expresses his regrets to a child who had written to request a photograph of Smith and had enclosed a poem. Smith did not have a photo available, but sent a handwritten copy of “the poem” (not present with this letter) instead. Though this poem is not named, we may speculate that it was “America.” Aside from a few tiny edge tears and a couple stray pieces of tape, this letter is in great condition........................................................................ (500-600) Samuel Francis Smith (1808-1895) was a clergyman, writer and poet, best known for writing the lyrics to the patriotic song “America.” Written in 30 minutes, the song was first sung in Boston on July 4, 1832. After graduating from Harvard in 1829, Smith began a career in which he was at various times a Baptist minister, a professor of modern foreign languages, and a writer for magazines and the Encyclopedia Americana.

148 (STAR WARS). “RETURN OF THE JEDI” Four Signed Scripts, Choice Mint. 11” x 8.5”. Four Xeroxed copies of the Second Draft, dated December 19, 1982, of the “RETURN OF THE JEDI”, each containing the signature of one of the members of the cast. “Kenny Baker” R2-D2, “Peter Mayhew” Chewbacca, “Caroline Blankiston” Mon Mothnia, and “Mike Carter” Sig Fortuner. Each script is a special part of modern American movie culture. (4 items)........................................................... (500-600)

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Outstanding James Sullivan Funeral Broadside From 1808

Signed Letter by Taft

151 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, & HELEN H. TAFT. 1. December 11, 1917, Typed Letter Signed, “Wm H Taft,” in blue fountain-pen ink, on William H. Taft letterhead, New Haven, CT, 10.25” x 8”, Extremely Fine. 2. May 12, [1910?], Autograph Letter Signed, “Helen H. Taft,” on “Fassifern Cottage, Pointe-au-Pic, P.Q. Canada,” stationery, 5” x 4.5”, 2 pages, minor soiling on edges, with reinforced tape on the back, Very Fine. (2 items)......................................................................... (400-500) 149 (JAMES SULLIVAN) (1744–1808). Massachusetts Governor 1807–08. December 16, 1808-Dated, Printed Broadside, measuring 16” x 7” and detailing the “Order of Procession For the Funeral of His Excellency JAMES SULLIVAN, Esq. from his late Mansion House, in Summer-Street, on FRIDAY (This Day) December 16, 1808.” Below that header is the order of the “FUNERAL ESCORT” which has been fully detailed. It is naming the soldiers and dignitaries surrounding an vignette image of Sullivan’s bold deep black coffin. Marginal outer minor tears and chips away from the text and designs. There are impressive outer black borders and vivid text. This original Broadside remains quite clean and in very good condition being bold with great eye appeal and perfect for display. A true museum quality, historic Massachusetts Broadside and the first we have offered.................................... (1,200-1,500)

1914 Typed Letter Signed “Wm H Taft”

152 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. 27th President of the United States.and later the 10th Chief Justice of the United States. He is the only person to have served in both offices. January 14, 1914-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Wm H Taft” in black fountain-pen ink, on personal letterhead, New Haven, CT, Choice Extremely Fine. This letter measures 9.25” x 7” and is on a crisp, lightly folded high quality watermark paper, being addressed to a member of the New York Supreme Court, John Proctor Clark, regarding his attending a dinner. Taft’s excellent flowing signature measures 2.25” long. Transcribed in full: “My dear John: - I have your kind note of January 6th. I confess I don’t know where I am going to put in that dinner, which of course I want to attend. I might come to you Friday night, February 13th, or Saturday night, February 14th, but I don’t see any other days. - Sincerely yours, - (Signed) Wm. H. Taft”................... (350-400)

Physicist “Edward Teller” Signed Photograph

150 WILLIAM H. TAFT, 27th President of the United States. June 24, 1911, Partly-printed Document Signed, “Wm H Taft” as President, on vellum, Washington, D.C., measuring 19.25” x 15.25”, Very Choice Fine. Appointing George D. Moore, “Major of Infantry”. Countersigned by Robert Shaw Oliver as Acting Secretary of War and docketed by Fred C. Ainsworth as Adjutant General. Blue War Department seal is intact at lower left. A gorgeous, highly ornate document................................. (400-600) Page 56

153 EDWARD TELLER, “Father of the Hydrogen Bomb.” Photograph Signed “Edward Teller,” in black felt-tip pen, 10” x 8”, Choice Virtually Mint. This glossy image features Teller seated and holding his eyeglasses.................................. (300-400)

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1846 Texas-Mexican War Previously Unrecorded Recruiting Broadside

Extraordinary Texas-Mexican War Broadside Army Field Press Printed by the Advancing American Army

154 (TEXAS - MEXICAN WAR). May 30, 1846, Mexican War Broadside, ordering Volunteers to report to the Brigade Inspector of the Pennsylvania Militia, and requiring uniforms in accord with regulation, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Choice Extremely Fine. Measures 9” x 12” on choice crisp paper with deckled edges, as issued. Text reads, in part: “To the Volunteers and citizens residing within the bounds of the 1st Brigade 4th Division, P.M. [Pennsylvania Militia]… notice is hereby given that all offers of services on the part of volunteer companies… must be made to the Governor of the Commonwealth through the undersigned Brigade Inspector. The laws of this State require the uniform of volunteers to be the same as that worn by the same description of force in the United States army…. The requisition upon the Governor of this Commonwealth, being for Six Regiments of Infantry, the services of no other description of volunteers will be accepted.” Precipitated by the annexation of Texas in December 1845, the Mexican War was formally declared on May 13, 1846. At the time, the nation’s armed forces consisted of a small regular army and an aggregate of state militias, all of which had different regulations, uniforms and chains of command. When the call-to-arms went out, thousands of men responded, and the infrastructure to process recruits and organize them into volunteer regiments had to be hastily improvised. This broadside, printed on May 30, reflects the state of confusion that existed early in the conflict, as local governments scrambled to meet enlistment quotas and outfit men properly for the march south. This original broadside may be the only single surviving example of this exceedingly rare, if not unique, historic Broadside. Not found in either of the major collections at the University of Texas or Library of Congress, its importance and rarity cannot be overstated. Printed in the bold typefaces so characteristic of the era, and in a remarkable state of preservation (like it was posted yesterday), it has tremendous presence… is of museum quality and excellent for display................................................................ (4,000-5,000)

155 (TEXAS - MEXICAN WAR). 1847 Mexican War Broadside, an order abolishing taxes in occupied areas, General Headquarters, Puebla, Mexico, Choice Extremely Fine. Measures 5.75” x 9”, printed in Spanish on excellent crisp pale green paper, backed with polyester. Translation in full: “GENERAL HEADQUARTERS. - Puebla, May 27, 1847 - By this order, it is hereby decreed that all rights, taxes or tolls, be they internal, local or international, on all types of provisions that are needed by or handed over to the United States troops, are hereby abolished and it is prohibitive to charge these tariffs, while the said troops are occupying the area; this decree covers all points of the rearguard and up to thirty leagues on both sides of the line of occupation. - By order of General Worth. - W.W. Mackal, A.A.G.” One of many General Orders printed on army field presses as American forces advanced towards Mexico City and occupied territory along the way. This order, which prohibited Mexican provincial governments from collecting taxes on goods sold to American troops, was issued by Gen. William J. Worth, a veteran of the Seminole War. Worth had fought under Zachary Taylor in the northern campaign that culminated with the capture of Monterrey. Transferred to the command of Winfield Scott, he distinguished himself in the victorious advance from Vera Cruz to Mexico City, which Worth was the first American to enter, receiving the surrender of the capital. In 1848 he was given command of the Dept. of Texas, but his career was cut short by cholera................ ................................................................................. (2,750-3,500)

Spectacular 1909 Autographed Mammoth Size Photograph of Mrs. Tom Thumb, Count and Baron Magri

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156 MRS. TOM THUMB, COUNT and BARON MAGRI. Wife of Tom Thumb and Her Two most Famous Performer Associates, first hired by P.T. Barnum. This is a huge, Mammoth Size, Large Format, 10.5” x 13.5” Autographed Silver Print Photograph mounted on cardstock, of Mrs. Tom Thumb, Count and Baron Magri, including their Signatures below each of their images along lower margin with some of the inscriptions extend onto the card. It shows all three in a studio setting, with excellent contrast and clear writing and grades Very Fine. A very rare, impressive and absolutely huge Mammoth size Signed image that would look quite spectacular properly framed for display............ (900-1,200) Mrs. Tom Thumb, (maiden name was Lavinia Warren, 1841-1918), married Tom Thumb in 1863. The Count and Baron Magri were born Primo and Ernesto Magri in Bologna, Italy. Their titles were granted them by Pope Pius IX. They traveled to the United States and traveled and performed and in 1885, two years after Tom Thumb’s death, The Count married Tom Thumb’s widow.

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Senator Harry S. Truman Thanks a Supporter from Lincoln, Missouri

157 HARRY S TRUMAN & BESS TRUMAN. February 1, 1940, Typed Letter Signed, “Harry”, in black ink on United States Senate letterhead, Washington, DC, 10.25” x 8”, Very Fine. Addressed to Edward McKim of the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association. The letter has two docketing holes at the top, not affecting the signature at the bottom. Interesting signature of Senator Truman—before he became vice president under FDR! This lot includes an autographed card by Bess Truman in black ink, no date, measuring 4” x 6”; two envelopes with free-franked stamped “Bess W. Truman” facsimiles (1977 and 1980) from Kansas City; and a 4” x 6” card stamped with a facsimile of her signature. Items have minor wear. (5 items)......................................................................... (400-500)

Jonathan Trumbull & William Samuel Johnson

1799 Jonathan Trumbull Signed CT. Officer’s Commission

159 JONATHAN TRUMBULL. Revolutionary War Patriot Leader, an intimate colleague and friend of George Washington, who dubbed him “Brother Jonathan,” and Governor of Connecticut. May 15, 1799-Dated. Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Jona(than) Trumbull,” as Governor of Connecticut, Choice Very Fine. This ia n original Officer’s Commission from Jonathan Trumbull, Captain-General and Commander in Chief in and over the State of Connecticut, made to Josiah Johnson. It is very boldly printed in black on fine quality period laid paper, with much original text press embossing still remining within the paper. It measures about 13” x 7.75” with three vertical folds and is very clean. Text is printed with spaces for handwritten name, date, post being filled, signatures of Trumbull and is also Signed by his Secretary, “Samuel Wyllys,” who also signed Colonial Currency for Connecticut. Here, Josiah Johnson, Gentleman, is appointed to be a 2nd Lieutenant of a Troop of Horse in the Seventh Regiment in this State. A beautiful, large embossed Connecticut State Paper Seal occupies the left side quarter. Trumbull was a great Patriot leader, an intimate of George Washington, who dubbed him “Brother Jonathan.” A very clean, boldly printed document that is one of the nicest in quality we have seen, with a very large, bold brown 4.75” long signature!.................................. (700-900)

Admiral Stansfield Turner Letter Archive

158 JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Colonial Governor & WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON, Signer of U.S. Constitution. Manuscript Document Signed, “Jonth Trumble” and “Wm: Saml. Johnson,” May 24, 1759, Hartford, Connecticut, 12.5” x 7.5”, Choice Very Fine. A bond between Trumble and John Aden and the executors of the estate of Nicoll Floyd of Suffolk County, New York for 1600 pounds “lawful money of New York,” to be paid by May 24, 1760. The small paper seals of Aden and Trumble are at lower right. Johnson, who signed the Constitution and was a member of the Continental Congress, signed as a witness. Trumble was a prosperous merchant until he suffered reverses in his trading business. He went bankrupt in 1766 and later changed the spelling of his name to “Trumbull.” He served as governor of Connecticut from 1769-84 and was an active supporter of the colonial cause. Two important Revolutionary War figures on one document....... .................................................................................... (800-1,000) Page 58

160 ADMIRAL STANSFIELD TURNER, U.S. Navy. Lot of Seven Typed Letters Signed, and One Autograph Letter Signed, Choice Extremely Fine. All are signed “Stan” and are written on various official letterheads to Robert Gros. In his letter dated 16 April, 1971, Turner talks about settling down into his first Flag job ashore after completing a full deployment to the Mediterranean. On January 24, 1973, Turner describes funeral services for Admiral Herbert D. Riley. He also writes about his last sea tour and his change of command being conducted at sea in the midst of the Jordanian Crisis. Admiral Turner went on to become Secretary of the Navy and the Director of the C.I.A. under Jimmy Carter. (8 items)......................................................................... (400-500)

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Colonial New York Governor Rip Van Dam Document

161 (RIP VAN DAM), New York Colonial Governor. c. 1700s, Manuscript Document, written in brown ink on fine-laid paper, unsigned, no date, New York City, 12.25” x 8,” Fine. This document details a complaint between Van Dam and a Peter White, and reads in part: “Rip Van Dam ... complains of Peter White late of the City of New York ... Where the said Peter ... was indebted unto the said Rip [Van Dam] in two pounds fifteen shillings and three pence lawful money of New York for divers good wares & merchandise ...” Based on the content, apparently White was to assume the debt and pay Van Dam, but refused, and so Van Dam brought a suit for five pounds. The document is lightly toned with normal folds, and has been expertly repaired and restored. Aside from some minor edge wear, the document remains in fine condition........................................................................ (500-600)

Extremely Rare Original Society of Cincinnati Member Frederick Weisenfels Autographed Letter An American Revolutionary War Plea For Fair Treatment For Officers

162 (BARON) FREDERICK VON WEISENFELS, American Revolutionary War Officer and Original Member from New York State of The Society of Cincinnati in 1783. October 20th, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Autograph Letter Signed, “Fred(erick) Weisenfels,” (formerly Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding the 4th New York Regiment), dated at Saratoga (New York), Fine. This original, historic letter is 4 pages, backto-back, with ending notation on the last, measuring 5.5” x 8.75” and attached with paper at the left margin as a spine, as made with a couple of added small pieces on the back as reinforcement. It is written “To Captain Henry Dodge,” (formerly of the 4th New York Regiment). Weisenfels sends Dodge to inquire with the Governor of New York about officers pensions and half pay, and requests official commissions for those officers and for officers clothing. In this letter, he advises Captain Dodge to, “please to represent to his Exellency the Condition, the Generality of officers are in with respect, to a Pecuniary assistance.” It reads, in full: “Saratoga - October 29th 1781 - Sir, you will please to Proceed, to Poughkeepsy, on the following, interesting Subjects, vitz 1st a Letter to his Excellency the Governor, respecting the Cloathing Due to the officers, Deranged (displaced) from the Continental Service, 2ndly you are hereby impowered, to treat with the officers, Who are not now in actual Service, but likewise deranged (displaced), on an application to the legislature, respecting our half Pay, in Such a Manner as they already may have derived, provided that it be Consistent, and Uniform, agreable to the intention of Congress, in our favour - insisting on the appellation being Changed, from half pay to a Gratuity, Except we are to be Considered, as the still annexed to the army, then half pay is propre and Consistent - 3rdly to request his Excellency to favour those officers, Whose Names are hereby enclosed, with Commissions, 4thly please to represent to his Excellency the Condition, the Generality of officers are in with respect, to a Pecuniary assistance - if you should suc[c]eed in the 1st instance, please to Lodge the same in a safe place, till on our return a propre dividend can be made - in the 2nd place please to inform us, at your Return of your - success, 3rdly the officers will Expect their Commissions at your Return, and if in the fourth, you will with the same be Exceeding Welcome, Wishing you a good Journey... Your most humble Servt. - (Signed) Fred. Weisenfels.” A short added notation on the back and final page reads: “P.S. please to putt your father in mind to favour me with an answer, respecting two letters I have wrote to him, on the Subject of my Deed.” At the time Weisenfels wrote this Revolutionary War dated letter, he was just out of his long 1775 to January 1st 1781 military service, and having commanded the New York “Levies” (New Militia Soldiers), raised to defend the Mohawk Valley against Iroquois retaliation for the American General Sullivan’s 1779 expedition against them. Since he did not have any post-Revolutionary War command, this request for fair treatment, pay and official commissions for the officers that were under his prior command still serving, or have just also retired from active duty. There is also a reference to a Deed, likely the grand of land promised to Revolutionary War officers for their service to their country. A very rare document signed by an original Society of Cincinnati Member, Frederick Weisenfels................................ (1,800-2,400)

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Frederick Weisenfels served as Captain of the 1st New York Line June 28th 1775, 2nd and 3rd New York Regiments as a Lt. Colonel from Nov. 21, 1776 to Jan. 18th, 1779; he then joined the 4rd New York on January 19, 1779 to Jan. 1st, 1781. He was an Original Member of The New York State Society of Cincinnati in 1783. The Province of New York was a major battleground of the Revolution; New Yorkers joined in the fight for American independance, providing several regiments of troops, and notable leaders like John Lamb, Alexander McDougall, Alexander Hamilton, and Marinus Willett.

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Extremely Rare Original Society of Cincinnati Member & American Revolutionary War New York “Frontiers” Document Signed By “Frederick Weisenfels”

163 (BARON) FREDERICK VON WEISENFELS, American Revolutionary War Officer and Original Member from New York State of The Society of Cincinnati in 1783. August 25th, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Manuscript Document Signed, “Frederick Weisenfels, Lt. Col. Commanding,” at Fishkill (New York), Fine. This is an original Field written, Certification of Continental Army Service for Thomas Ferdon of the 4th New York Regiment. He is in charge of the “New Levies raised,” (being the accumulation and assessment of new Army recruits). This document reads, in full: “This Certifies that Thomas Ferdon Enlisted in the 4th NYR out of the New Levies raised for the defence of the Frontiers, on July 21st 1780 and served in s(ai)d Regiment until the 30th of November 1780. the Reason of his being then discharged was the Want of Provisions at that Post — and is intitled to the Bounty Wheat. —— Fishkill August 25th-1781 - (Signed) Frederick Weisenfels, Lt. Col Commanding”. This document measures 4.75” x 6.5” and is well written in fairly light brown on “PROP(ATRIA)” watermarked laid period paper, having some wear, remains quite clean with some expected folds and fully readable. The reason of his being discharged was the “want of provisions at that Post.” This rare document is Signed by Frederick Weisenfels, as Lt. Col. Commanding the Levies and former Colonel of the 4th New York Regiment. We have never previously offered any item either Signed by Frederick Weisenfels and/or noted as a New York Revolutionary War document, “for the Defence of the Frontiers”................................... (1,500-2,000) Frederick Weisenfels served as Captain of the 1st New York Line in 1775, 2nd and 3rd New York Regiments as a Lt. Colonel from Nov. 21, 1776 to Jan. 18th, 1779; he then joined the 4rd New York on January 19, 1779 to Jan. 1st, 1781. He was an Original Member of The New York State Society of Cincinnati in 1783. The Province of New York was a major battleground of the Revolution; New Yorkers joined in the fight for American independance, providing several regiments of troops, and notable leaders like John Lamb, Alexander McDougall, Alexander Hamilton, and Marinus Willett.

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George Washington 1790 Broadside Official Act Hand Signed and “Certified” By Samuel A. Otis Secretary of the Senate and by John Beckley, Clerk of the House of Representatives

164 (GEORGE WASHINGTON), SAMUEL A. OTIS - Secretary of the Senate & JOHN BECKLEY - Clerk of the House of Representatives. February 8, 1790-Dated, Printed Official Congressional Broadside, 2 pages, measuring 15” x 9.25”, Signed in type by George Washington as President, Extremely Fine. Also Countersigned in type by both John Adams as Vice-President and Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives. There are some mailing folds, otherwise the print is bold and clear, with full margins, all text sharp and readable, and having a good overall appearance. This is a “Certified True Copy” Broadside Act is headed: “Congress of the United States, At the Second Session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday, the fourth of January, One thousand Seven hundred and ninety.” This historic original Act’s title reads: “An Act for giving effect to the Several Acts therein mentioned, in respect to the State of NORTH-CAROLINA, and other purposes.” It discusses duty on goods brought innto the United States through North Carolina, Shipping Tonnage of goods, and setting up collection districts. The Ports of Wilmington, Newbern, Washington, and Edenton are to be the only ports of entry in that State. Signed in the printed text by; “Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives. - John Adams, VicePresident of the Senate. - G. Washington, President of the United States.” This is an extremely rare, actual, officially Signed, “Certified” True Copy of this Act, It concludes: “We certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the act, entitled, “An Act for giving effect to the Several Acts therein mentioned, in respect to the State of NORTH-CAROLINA, and other purposes,” compared with the inrollment thereof, Signed by the President of the United States. - Sam. A. Otis, Secretary of the Senate. - John Beckley, Clerk of the House of Representatives.” A truly important and historic Official Congressional American document.................................................................. (3,000-4,000)

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George Washington 1794 Official Embargo Act Broadside

George Washington Purchases a Wax Family Crested Seal Tamp made of Gold for George Augustine Washington

166 (GEORGE WASHINGTON). June 11, 1792, Manuscript Document, Receipt for a Wax Seal Tamp, made of Gold, for George Washington’s Nephew, arranged in Philadelphia by Tobias Lear, Very Fine. This unique, historic, original document measures 4” x 7.5” and is nicely handwritten on fine quality laid, watermarked paper. Toned along the bottom edge, well away from any of the text. Here Joseph Cooke of Philadelphia acknowledges the receipt of 7 Pounds, 10 Shillings, 0 Pence from Tobias Lear, George Washington’s personal secretary at that time. This receipt was for: “...a Gold Seal with Cyphor [sic] G A W & Crest”. George Washington himself has no middle name, so the only close “GAW” member of his family was George Augustine Washington, his nephew, and the son of his brother, Charles Washington. Also, George Augustine Washington was born about 1763 and would have been 30 years old in 1792. This lavish Gold Crested Seal Tamp would have been a generous gift from his historic uncle, the President. Sadly, George A. died in 1793, preceding both his father and uncle in death.......................................... (2,000-3,000)

1777 Dated Revolutionary War Pay Document Signed by the Revolutionary War Era “Governor” Of New Hampshire

165 (GEORGE WASHINGTON). March 26, 1794-Dated, Printed Official Congressional Broadside, 1 page, measuring 13” x 8”, announcing the 1794 Embargo Act, Signed in type by George Washington as President, Very Fine. Also countersigned in type by John Adams as Vice President. There are some mailing folds, light toning at the edges, otherwise the print is bold and clear, with all text readable and having a good appearance. This historic original Act reads, in part: “Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That an Embargo to be laid on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United States, whether already cleared out or not, bound to any foreign port or place, for the term of thirty days; and that no clearances be furnished, during that time, to any ship or vessel bound to such foreign port except ships or vessels, under the immediate directions of the President of the United States...”. Signed in the printed text by; “Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House of Representatives. - John Adams, VicePresident of the Senate. - G. Washington, President of the United States.” This Act issued was in retaliation to a British Order in Council which interfered unlawfully with neutral trade. To our best knowledge only one other extant institutional copy is known. A truly important and historic Official Congressional American document. Evans 27879, OCLC 16661................................................ (3,000-4,000)

167 MESHECH WEARE, “Governor” of New Hampshire and Signer of Colonial Currency. August 21, 1777, Autograph Document Signed, “M. Weare Chr.” This is an original Revolutionary War period New Hampshire State warrant, 1 page , 4” x 8”, Very Fine. This scarce New Hampshire fiscal document reads in full: “State of New Hamp. In Committee of Safety - Augt. 21st 1777 - To Nicholas Gilman Esqr. R.G. Sr. pay Jona. Blanchard Esqr. Twenty Pounds to be accounted for by him. - M Weare Chr.” Signed by Weare as Chairman of the Committee of Safety, this document authorizes a payment to Jonathan Blanchard, who had been an officer in the New Hampshire Militia since the 1760s and was at the time of this document, also a member of the Committee of Safety. Blanchard’s endorsement signature appears on the back of the document. While in general colonial pay vouchers are not scarce in the marketplace, vouchers dated 1776 and 1777 command significant premiums, and New Hampshire vouchers are among the very scarcest and are rarely ever available. This first we have offered of this type. Hole cancellations not affecting signature, and some rumpling of the corners, otherwise this document is in great condition............................................................... (800-900) Page 61

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Revolutionary War Military Document From West Point

168 SAMUEL B. WEBB, (1753-1807). American Revolutionary War Patriot from Connecticut and Continental Army Brigadier General, Private Secretary to Silas Deane, Comapny Commander and Wounded at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Aidede-camp and Secretary to General Israel Putnam and General George Washington. Grand Marshal of the Day for General George Washington’s January 3rd 1783-Dated Revolutionary War, Manuscript Military Document Signed, “Saml B. Webb Colo - 3rd Connect Regt,” at “Garrison West Point,” 8.25” x 5” on laid period paper, Very Fine. This original document reads in full: “This Certifies that Asa Copeland served in my regiment part of the year 1781 and is now in actual Service - Certified by Me - Saml B Webb...” It is well written in brown ink on clean laid period paper. ASA COPELAND (1763-1831) served in the Revolutionary War as a Captain. He is said to have been a caterer to Lafayette and have assisted a the burial of General Israel Putnam (Webb was Israel Putnam’s aide-de-camp). In the War of 1812, Asa Copeland served as Captain of the 2nd Company, 2nd Regiment of Connecticut.... ....................................................................................... (500-600) The stepson of Continental Congressman and diplomat Silas Deane, Samuel B. Webb served as his private secretary, which exposed him to the political events immediately preceding the start of the Revolution. Webb commanded a company of light infantry and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill, receiving a wound and earning commendations for his bravery. He then became General Israel Putnam’s aide-de-camp, serving until June 21, 1776 when he became aide-de-camp and secretary to General George Washington with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. With Colonel Joseph Reed, Webb established an important precedent for future communications with the British by refusing to accept a letter from British Admiral Lord Richard Howe because it was addressed not to General Washington, but to “George Washington, Esquire.” Webb took part in the Battle of Long Island, and was wounded again at the Battles of White Plains and Trenton. After taking part in the Battle of Princeton, Webb returned to Connecticut and used his inheritance to raise and equip a regiment at his own expense, of which he was commander with the rank of Colonel. In late 1777, Webb was taken prisoner during a raid on Long Island and remained on parole until his exchange in 1781. After his exchange, Webb assumed command of one of the Continental Army’s two newly organized light infantry regiments with the brevet rank of Brigadier General and served until the end of the war. In 1789, Samuel B. Webb officiated as Grand Marshal of the Day for General George Washington’s inauguration. George Washington used a Bible given to him by Webb to be sworn in as the first President of the United States.

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Daniel Webster’s Personal Copy of the Analectic Magazine Containing The First “The Star Spangled Banner” Printing

169 (DANIEL WEBSTER) (1782-1852). A leading American statesman during the nation’s Antebellum Period, one of the most famous Orators and influential Whig leaders of the Second Party System, Secretary of State, Campaigned three times to achieve the Presidency. This historic and important book is Daniel Webster’s own copy, having his personal “Daniel Webster” Engraved Bookplate (with facsimile signature below) on the pastedown, blank inside front page of the Analectic Magazine, for November 1814, Choice Very Fine. Included in this volume is the First Magazine Printing of the “The Star Spangled Banner,” published as the poem entitled, “The Defence of Fort M’Henry,” on pages 433 to 434. Vol. 4, No. 23, November 1814, measuring 9.5” x 6.25”. It has beautiful, full contemporary fine-grained calf, gilt borders and is very neatly rebacked. This original magazine is in excellent condition with a small marginal repair to portrait of Pike, some normal expected foxing, and a few scattered trivial stains. Contains the first printing in a magazine or book of “The Star Spangled Banner” under its original title “Defence of Fort M’Henry.” All four stanzas are printed on pages 433-34. The editor prefixes the poem with a note: “These lines have been already published in several of our newspapers... we think that their merit entitles them to preservation in some more permanent form than the columns of a daily paper...” He then tells the story of how the poem came to be written. There follows the text as printed in the early newspapers and broadsides. The song differs slightly from the manuscript reading, and was apparently copied from the first broadside, “The Baltimore American,” or “The Baltimore Patriot.” A note at the beginning of the poem says, “Tune—Anacreon In Heaven.” Also included, “History of the Design of the Present Flag of the United States.” Overall, this is an excellent quality copy. It is housed in a custommade, reddish-brown cloth case box with marbled edges and black label with decorative gilt lettering. We previously sold a similar copy (which was not attributed to Webster) in our EAHA Auction of August 26, 2000, Lot 290, which sold for $3,450. This is a truly historic magazine and with a unique and remarkable pedigree directly to the famous American Statesman, Daniel Webster....... ................................................................................. (4,000-5,000) This is the first appearance of “The Star Spangled Banner,” in a magazine, preceding any appearances in book form, and itself preceded only by six newspaper printings, and a speculated printing, perhaps as a handbill. The poem appears anonymously here, with the note that it is to be sung to the tune of “Anacreon in Heaven.” B.A.L 11081. Streeter Sale 1070. Hill, p.26. Sabin 1358. Sonneck, p. 83.

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Fine Signature of “Danl Webster” on Card

Medal of Honor Winner General William M. Wherry Signed West Point Letter

170 DANIEL WEBSTER great statesman lawyer Whig served in the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, was Secretary of State under Presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, and Millard Fillmore, unsuccessful in pursuit of the Presidency. Fine Signature on light Card Signed, “Danl Webster,” Extremely Fine. This deep brown bold signature is 2.5” long, written upon a thin 4.25” x 1.25” with some prior mounting remnants on the blank verso, some light reddish markings and a faint bend do not materially affect its appearance......... (150-200)

Scarce “Noah Webster” Autographed Letter Signed

171 NOAH WEBSTER (1758 - 1843). Historic American Lexicographer and Author. May 14, 1838-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Noah Webster,” New Haven, Very Fine. Webster acknowledges the receipt of his correspondent’s letter, noting that it is, ”... the first I have received from you. Please to accept of the respects of your obed. Serv’t - (Signed) Noah Webster”. Tiny chip in one corner, overall quite clean and even, normal folds having nice written text and a beautiful large 2.5” long flowing signature. Very scarce................................................................. (600-1,000) Noah Webster, (1758 - 1843) American lexicographer and author. Compiled the first American dictionary.

173 WILLIAM M. WHERRY (1836-1918). American Civil War First Lieutenant of Company D, 3rd U.S. Reserve Missouri Infantry, Wherry was awarded the Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861. He served on the frontier against the Indians and during the Spanish American War, retired at the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army August 25, 1877-Dated. Headquarters Department of West Point, United States Military Academy, Transfer Document, Signed by Medal of Honor Winner General William M. Wherry, Choice Very Fine. Dated at West Point. Special orders No. 103. 7.5” x 10”, 1 page Document Signed “Wm. M .Wherry,” Act. Asst. Adjt. General ads his huge bold 3.25” long signature at the conclusion. Minor mounting remnants on back edge, overall very clean and well written on ruled clean wove period paper. This transfer document relieving 1st Lieutenants by command of the famous General Schofield. Wherry is also the author of “Lyon’s Campaign in Missouri”.............. (300-400) General William Mackey Wherry (1836-1899), was a Missouri native and joined the Union Army during the Civil War after receiving a commission from President Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Wherry received a Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism at Wilson’s Creek in Missouri. He continued to serve in the military and after the Civil War, Wherry served as a Brevet Colonel while assigned to Headquarters First Military District in Richmond, Virginia until his retirement in 1899.

Recognizance Bond Signed By “Marinus Willett” in 1788

172 BENJAMIN WEST, British Portrait Painter, Founder and President of the Royal Academy. Clipped Signature “Benjn. West Prest.” as President of England’s Royal Academy, no date (between 1768 and 1820), no place, Choice Very Fine. Mounted to a 1.75” x 3.5” piece of paper. West was an American-born artist known for his historical paintings, including “The Death of Wolfe” and “Penn’s Treaty with the Indians.” He served as president of the Royal Academy from 1768-1820............................. (350-450)

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174 MARINUS WILLETT (1740-1830). American Revolutionary War Soldier, a Leader of the Sons of Liberty, served with George Washington and Sullivan, and a Commander of American forces in the Mohawk Valley of New York. February 28, 1788-Dated, Partly-Printed Document (Twice) Signed, “Marinus Willett” in the text, and a second time at conclusion “M. Willett” as Alderman, 1 page, 8vo., New York, 8.5”x 8”, Extremely Fine. This original document being a “Recognizance” Bond. File holes at left margin, some expected tone at the fold lines, overall crisp looking, well printed and nice with rich brown signatures.................. (400-500) Page 63

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Revolutionary War Document Signed By Marinus Willett

175 MARINUS WILLETT (1740-1830). American Revolutionary War Soldier, a Leader of the Sons of Liberty, served with George Washington and Sullivan, and a Commander of American forces in the Mohawk Valley of New York. Marinus Willett Two Documents Signed. 1. circa. June of 1779, One page signed “M. Willett Lieut Col.” measuring 9” x 7.5”, n.p., headed with “A Return of Vacancies in the Third New York Regiment with the Names of the officers entitled to fill them”. Toned with folds; a few later notations and mounting remnants on verso. Very Fine. 2. August 31, 1803, One page partly printed, 6.25” x 4.5”, New York, signed “Marinus Willett” as president of the Newtown and Bushwick Company. This document is a receipt reflecting that “Peter [?] has paid twenty-five dollars being the first installment on five Shares in the Newtown and Bushwick Bridge Company.” With docketing on verso, Very Fine. (2 items)...................................................................... (800-1,000)

John Willys Writes To Henry Ford’s Early Partner In The Automotive Business Concerning Production of “A New Six Cylinder Automobile”

177 JOHN N. WILLYS, Early Pioneering Automobile Manufacturer. November 22, 1926, Typed Letter Signed “John N. Willys,” on engraved “The Willys-Overland Company” letterhead, Toledo, Ohio, 10.5” x 7.25”, Choice Extremely Fine. Written to Harold C. Wills, Henry Ford’s early partner in the automotive business (Ford bought Wills out), concerning production of a new six-cylinder automobile. In part: “...No doubt you have heard rumors of a new company to market a six-cylinder Knight car. It is the intention, however, to have the assembly done in Detroit, which will only require a building suitable for assembly purposes. On that account we would not be interested in any extension along the line you mention....” There are a couple of rust marks at top; otherwise, nice and clean. Willys began his career as a bicycle manufacturer. He then moved from two-wheeled-vehicles to four, and began manufacturing Willys and Overland automobiles at a plant in Toledo, Ohio. He served as U.S. ambassador to Poland from 1930-1932. A fine association of these two important early automobile industry pioneers......................................... (400-600)

U.S. Grant’s Second Vice President “Henry Wilson”

178 HENRY WILSON, U.S. Grant’s Second Vice President. Courtesy Card Signed, “Henry Wilson Mass-” as Senator, no date, card measures 3.25” x 2”, Choice Very Fine. This is a neat and bold signature accomplished by the noted abolitionist Senator from Massachusetts bearing some minor soiling, but overall quite bright and clean. Scarce................................................ (300-400)

176 WENDELL WILLKIE. “Dark horse” Republican Party nominee for the 1940 Presidential election and lost. December 3, 1943-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “Wendell Willkie”, on Willkie’s own letterhead, New York, 8”x 7.25”, Very Fine. 3” long signature. A letter responding to “Mrs. Simpson” regarding his book “One World” and her request for him to autograph some stamps for her. The letter is folded vertical & horizontally. Minor foxing not affecting the type or signature...................... (100-200) Page 64

Henry Wilson (1812-1875) was a Senator form Massachusetts serving from 1855 to 1873. Well known for his abolitionist sentiments. During the Civil War, Wilson raised and led the 23rd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He resigned his seat in 1873 after being elected vice president, replacing the controversial Schuyler Colfax. Wilson died in his office in the United States Capitol. Interestingly enough Richard Nixon used Wilson’s desk during his term as vice president. Nixon a great admirer of Woodrow Wilson had requested the “Wilson Desk” for his office. An aide, assuming he was referring to the former vice president, delivered instead Henry Wilson’s desk. Unknowingly Nixon used this desk during his vice presidential years, and again as president.

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Rare Original 1800 United States Treasury Federal Form

Declaration and Constitution Signer “James Wilson” Penned Promissory Note Signed by “Edmund Physick”

179 JAMES WILSON. Signer of the Declaration Of Independence and United States Constitution. September 4, 1773-Dated, Autograph Document Signed in Text, “James Wilson,” who Signs in the Third Person, on a promissory note, Fine. This one page, 7.5” x 3” note is tipped to a slightly larger sheet. The note is Signed at its conclusion by the prominent, historic Philadelphian “Edmund Physick.” Physick managed the William Penn estates and later negotiated a Revolutionary War Treaty between British Major General Howe and General George Washington, that halted fighting on one of Penn’s properties during the Revolutionary War. This Document reads, in full: “Philad(elphia) - 4 Septem[be]r 1773 - Rec[eive]d of James Wilson the Sum of Sixteen pounds 10s. Curr[en]t Money of Pennsylvania in lieu of Ten Pounds Sh. 9 for 200 acres of Land on the East side of the N.E. Branch of Susq[uehann]a in a small rapid run opposite to Toby’s Cabbin [sic] in North… to be Surveyed to him by w[hic]h the first Inst[allmen]t For ye: Hon[orable] Prop[rieto]r / £16..10..0 Currency - (Signed) Edmund Physick”. There is a very small hole near the middle right edge affecting one letter of text, and overall in fine condition. Two very historic personalities with signatures on one document....... (1,000-1,200) The Physicks were a well-to-do Philadelphia family. Edmund Physick was, “Keeper of the Great Seal” for the Penn family. His duties included management of the Penn estates and interests in the colonies during the Revolutionary War. At one point during the hostilities Edmund Physick negotiated a treaty between the British General Howe and George Washington that halted fighting on one of Penn’s properties outside of Philadelphia. Indirectly, this led to Washington spending a very cold and historic winter in Valley Forge. Edmund’s father-in-law, the renowned silversmith Philip Syng, designed the inkstand from which both the Declaration and Constitution were written, and which is still displayed at Independence Hall. Edmund’s son, Philip Syng Physick, was a renowned innovative physician for his time, and is remembered today as the Father of American Surgeons.

180 OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR., Comptroller of the Treasury in 1791, Appointed Secretary of the Treasury by George Washington in 1795 to succeed Alexander Hamilton, in 1799, as Secretary of the Treasury, he designed the United States Customs Service flag. May 19, 1800, Rare Form, Partly-Printed Document Signed, “Oliv. Wolcott - Sec’y of the Treas.,” 1 page, 15.25” x 9.25”, Philadelphia, Very Fine. Regarding an appeal by a Rhode Islander of penalties incurred under the “Act for Enrolling & Licensing Ships or vessels to be employed in the Coasting Trade & Fisheries, and for regulating the same.” and the fourth a penalty under the “Act to regulate the Collection of Duties on Imports and Tonnage...” In this case, Wolcott finds the penalty incurred is, “Without wilful negligence or intention of fraud” and determines that the United States Treasury will drop its claims upon the payment of a fine. It is deeply embossed with the official Treasury Department Seal at the lower left, otherwise being well printed, easily readable and in very good condition. A rare, original United States Treasury Federal form, boldly Signed “Oliv. Wolcott - Sec’y of the Treas.” at the bottom right....................................................... (800-1,000) Though being fully trusted by President John Adams, Wolcott was devoted to his political enemy, Alexander Hamilton. Ironically, Wolcott’s intrigues against Adams helped cause him to lose the 1800 presidential election to Thomas Jefferson, whose party was staunchly opposed to Wolcott’s policies.

“John E. Wool” Union General 181 JOHN E. WOOL, Civil War Union Major General. Autograph Letter Signed, “John E. Wool” as Inspector General, August 26, 1825, Nassau, NY, folded to 3.25” x 5.5”, Very Fine. Wool also signs a “Free Frank” on the outside of this holograph letter, which is addressed to “Col. G. Bonford” of Washington, D.C. Lightly toned paper with stains along the folds, and a few edge splits on the inside folds that have been repaired with yellowed tape. Still, two nice examples of Wool’s signature......................... (350-400)

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Wool was Taylor’s second in command during the war with Mexico, and succeeded Taylor’s command in 1847.

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Signed First Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Autobiography

Colonial America Outstanding 1746 Massachusetts-Bay Treasury Broadside

182 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, Famous American Architect. First Edition, 1943, Book “Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography”, Signed “Frank L. Wright”, 8.75” x 8.5”, Choice Very Fine. The inscription, written in pencil on the front flyleaf reads: “To Tom - Frank L. Wright - July 5 / 54.” Published by Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, the book contains 561 pages, and has a subtitle: “Five Books in One Volume.” A single full page photograph appears in the book, before the last page, showing Wright surrounded by 15 of his students. There is light wear on the corners and edges of the covers, and very light toning to flyleaf and outside page edges. Otherwise this book and autograph are in excellent condition...... ................................................................................. (4,000-5,000) Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, where one of his early building designs still stands. After studying engineering briefly at the University of Wisconsin, he worked for the firm of Dankmar Adler (1844–1900) and Louis Sullivan in Chicago, before opening his own practice there in 1893. Wright became the chief practitioner of the Prairie School, building about 50 Prairie houses from 1900 to 1910. Early nonresidential buildings include the forward-looking Larkin Building in Buffalo, N.Y. (1904; destroyed 1950), and Unity Temple in Oak Park, Ill. (1906). In 1911 he began work on his own house, Taliesin, near Spring Green, WI. The lavish Imperial Hotel in Tokyo (1915–22, dismantled 1967) was significant for its revolutionary floating cantilever construction, which made it one of the only large buildings to withstand the earthquake of 1923. In the 1930s he designed his low-cost Usonian houses, but his most admired house, Fallingwater, in Bear Run, Pa. (1936), is an extravagant country retreat cantilevered over a waterfall. His Johnson Wax Building (1936–39), an example of humane workplace design, touched off an avalanche of major commissions. Of particular note is the Guggenheim Museum (1956–59), which has no separate floor levels but instead uses a spiral ramp, realizing Wright’s ideal of a continuous space. Throughout his career he retained the use of ornamental detail, earthy colours, and rich textural effects. His sensitive use of materials helped to control and perfect his dynamic expression of space, which opened a new era in American architecture. Often considered the greatest U.S. architect of all time, his greatest legacy is “organic architecture,” or the idea that buildings harmonize both with their inhabitants and with their environment.

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183 March 13, 1746-Dated, Province of Massachusetts-Bay, Partially-Printed Treasury Broadside Document Signed, “Wm Foye,” 1 page, measuring 12.25” x 7.75”, Choice Very Fine. This impressive, original Broadside Document is a tax warrent for Benjamin Warner of Brinfield (MA), and is Signed and Sealed by William Foye. It is very boldly printed, completed in brown ink and remains very fresh and clean with significant original press text embossing still retained within the period laid and watermarked paper. It is headed, “PROVINCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTSBAY. - WILLIAM FOYE, ESQ; - TREASURER AND RECEIVER GENERAL OF HIS MAJESTY’S SAID PROVINCE, - To The Sheriff of the County of Hampsh.(ire), or his Under-Sheriff or Deputy, Greeting.” and reads, in part: “By virtue of an Act ...Intitled [sic], An Act for apportioning and assessing a Tax of Twenty three Thousand seven hundred & thirty seven Pounds fourteen shillings & 2 d. last Emission as their Proportion of said Assesment [sic], and Twenty one pounds eleven shillings and nine pence ——Part thereof was committed to Benjamin Warner – then Constable of said Town, with Warrant to collect the said sum…These are in His Majesty’s name to will and require you, to levy by Distress and Sale of the Estate real and personal, of said Ben Warner (being a defective Constable)…if no Estate can be found…then you are to commit the said Warner unto the Goal of the County…until he hath paid and satisfied… Given under my hand and seal at Boston, this thirtieth Day of March, 1746… - Wm. Foye.” Docketing to verso is Signed by the Provincial Treasurer. - “Benj. Warner.” This rare and historic document basically directs the local Sheriff to retrieve the assessed Tax payment due to the King and the Province of Massachusetts-Bay, or to arrest the person and take him the the “Goal” which was their prison. The original paper seal is fully attached at the upper left. Other than some slight tone along the folds, this document is in remarkable condition, being boldly printed with significant amounts of original press text embossing remaining within the paper. It has nice eye appeal and is excellent for framing and display............................................. (2,500-3,000

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Unique 1758 French & Indian War Connecticut Fiscal Bond Made to American Colonial Explorer John Ledyard

1750 British Act Regarding the Restriction of Trade “from His Majesty’s Colonies in America”

185 1750, “An Act to encourage the Importation of Pig and Bar Iron from His Majesty’s Colonies in America; and to prevent the Erection of any Mill or other Engine for Slitting or Rolling of Iron; or any Plateing Forge to work with a Tilt Hammer; or any Furnace for making Steel in any of the said Colonies,” Choice Near Mint. This beautiful British Act of Parliament measures 12.25” x 7.5”, and includes a very nicely printed woodblock on the front page. The Act contains four pages, with printing on both sides. The print used is extremely bold and powerful, allowing for the act to appear even more impressive. Although unbound, this act is in excellent, readable condition. There is some very light toning and foxing that has occurred, but nothing that severely hampers the text............................................................................ (250-300)

1761 Bond to Pave the Streets of Providence Rhode Island 184 May 20, 1758-Dated French & Indian War Period, Manuscript Document Signed, “Joseph Talcott” as Treasurer for the Colony of Connecticut, Fiscal Interest Bearing Bond made to John Ledyard, Choice Extremely Fine. This original 6” x 7” Manuscript Fiscal Document has serial No 47. It is in the amount of £100, where Joseph Talcott has signed a French and Indian War payment Bond to John Ledyard for 100 pounds lawful money for the service and use of the Governor and Company of Connecticut. This payment is stated to pay an 6% Yearly Rate of Interest. It is signed at the conclusion, “Joseph Talcott Treasurer.” Talcott’s signature was then manuscript line canceled, with this fiscal instrument having not been paid, is noted above as “not negotiated.” There is an correct, typical Bond Indent along the top margin, which confirms that this manuscript Colony of Connecticut Treasury Bond was intended be mated at some later date to its Treasury log page within its original issue book, as a period form of confirmation as being the correct and genuine Bond in redemption. John Ledyard (I751-I789), was a famous and well renowned American Explorer and World Traveler for his day. What he accomplished is simply remarkable, before his death in Cairo at age 37. An extensive listing regarding his life and travels can be found either on the Internet or in the extra information we have added to our website for this item. This document reads, in full: “No. 47 - Colony of Connecticut 20 May 1758 £100 Received of John Ledyard Esq.r the Sum of One hundred Pounds lawful Money, for the Use and Service of the Governor and Company of the Colony of Connecticut and in Behalf of said Colony, I do hereby promise and Oblige myself and Successors in the Office of Treasurer to repay the said John Ledyard or Order the 20 Day of May 1761 the aforesaid Sum of One hundred Pounds in lawful Money with Interest Annually at the Rate of Six per Cent per Annum - Witness my Hand - Joseph Talcott Treasurer.”

This beautiful quality document is extremely well written in dark brown ink on fine quality period laid paper. It is very clean, clear and easily readable. A short notation above the Treasurers signature reads “not negotiated” which is an indication that this bond was not paid, thus it exists today. We have never seen another example of this early Connecticut Six Percent Interest, Three Year, Interest Bearing Bond. It is in exceptional condition, having some light vertical central folds. We find this specimen to be a remarkable piece of early American Colonial French and Indian War era and Connecticut fiscal history........................................ (4,000-5,000)

186 March 6, 1761-Dated Colonial America, Manuscript Document Signed, “Joseph Bucklin,” of Providence, Rhode Island, being a Bond to Pave the Streets of Providence, Fine. This original 250 year old Colonial Rhode Island document is a Manuscript Bond, dated March 17, 1761. In this bond Joseph Bucklin of Providence is borrowing a huge amount of money, in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Pounds from the Treasurer of the colony, Thomas Rhichardson. These funds are to be used to pave the streets in the town of Providence at the same time the Lottery Tickets were issued to raise funds to pay for this very purpose. This document measures 8” x 12.5” and is completely hand written in rich brown ink on handmade period laid paper. This Bond is Signed and with the seal of Joseph Bucklin, and also witnessed by George Jackson and John Russell. There are a few small scattered body holes and a tear at the bottom of the page, surrounding the signature. It is otherwise in very good overall condition. A truly unique, extremely historic Providence, Rhode Island Colonial document, which also matches the year of a special Lottery held in Providence, for raising additional fees towards the same purpose of paving the streets. Perhaps this is the actual financial transfer document for those funds to be now spent in its intended purpose..................................................................... (2,500-3,000) Page 67

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An Act to Encourage Whaling on the Saint Lawrence

187 1764, “Anno Regni GEORGII III,” Cap. XXIX, Whale Fishery Act, Printed by Mark Baskett, London, England, Choice Near Mint. 12.5” x 7.75” “An Act for the encouragement of the Whale Fishery in the Gulph and River of Saint Lawrence, and on the Coasts of His Majesty’s Colonies in America.” Exceptional, bright woodcut of the royal coat of arms on the front cover, and a woodcut of an initial cap [“W”]hereas...” on the first internal page................................................................................ (300-400)

British Parliament Act Encourages the Whaling Industry

Connecticut French & Indian War Currency Exchanged

190 February 14, 1765-Dated French and Indian War, Hartford (CT), Manuscript Document Signed on the back “George Lord,” Being a receipt for “Bills of Exchange,” Extremely Fine. This is an original French and Indian War era, Colonial Receipt for Forty One Pounds, Five Shillings and Eleven Pence. It is written on fine laid period paper, 7.5” x 4.5”, with notation on the verso, being a receipt for Bills of Exchange: It reads: “ Rec’d by Mr. George Lord of Hartford for a Bill of Exchange for March Bills of viz.” Addressed to George Wyllys Esq., who was the Secretary of Connecticut and Signed by “J(oseph) Talcott, Treas(urer)” of Connecticut. With interest and depreciation scale listed at right for old issue Bills from 1761 exchanged for the new March Bills of 1762, with interest being paid. The March 26, 1761 issue of Connecticut currency authorized 45,000 in Treasury Notes and paid 5% interest. The issue of 1762 was larger with 65,000 pounds authorized....................................................................... (300-400)

Colonial Era Shipping Invoices from Philadelphia Merchant

188 1764, “Anno Regni GEORGII III,” Cap. XXII, Whale Fishery Act, Printed by Mark Baskett, London, England, Choice Near Mint. 12.5” x 7.75” “An Act for continuing several Acts of Parliament made for the Encouragement of the Whale Fishery on by His Majesty’s Subjects.” There is a minor water stain in the upper left hand corners of each of the pages. Exceptional, bright woodcut of the royal coat of arms on the front cover and an “initial cap” woodcut on the first internal page......................... (300-400)

Leading To The British “Stamp Act On The American Colonies

189 1765 Historic Imprint, “The State of the Nation, With a Preliminary Defence of the Budget” and “Part II, The State of the Nation...,” (Edmund Burke), (London), Fine. This imprint measures 10” x 8.5” and is 39 pages plus an advertisement. It is Printed by J. Almon “in Piccadilly” (London, England). Although not signed, this is the work of Edmund Burke, who vigorously defended the British budget, economy, and general state of affairs. Heavy in financial details, this document gives an interesting view of the economy of Britain circa 1765, a time when the American Colonies were beginning to get restless. Disbound and lacking covers. Lightly toned, but generally clean and sound. A rare, very historic printing that was important in leading up to the British “Stamp Act” on their American Colonies and the rest is history. ....................................................................................... (400-500) Page 68

191 1767-1773, Manuscript Shipping Invoices Signed by Samuel Pleasants, Lot of 8, Philadelphia, PA, Fine-Very Fine. This fantastic assortment of original manuscript shipping invoices are perfect for the collector of colonial manuscripts. The invoices and bills of lading were all produced by Samuel Pleasants, who shipped barrels of flour, wheat, Indian corn, and cargo to Madeira, Spain. The invoices are mostly printed on fine-laid paper, written in exquisite handwriting, and signed by Samuel Pleasants. One invoice is partly printed, with a beautiful woodcut of a three-masted sailing ship, by William Goddard. This invoice, dated July 16, 1773, is signed by the ship’s captain, John Harr. All invoices were produced during the pre-Revolutionary War era. The size of the invoices range from 5.25” x 9.25” to 15.25” x 9”, and the dates include: July 16, 1773, July 15, 1773, June 18, 1773, Oct. 19, 1772, March 4, 1769, Nov. 12, 1768, April 13, 1767 and June 12, 1766. All have lovely brown-ink writing, normal folds or edge wear, and slight toning. (8 items)............................... (800-1,000)

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1768 French and Indian War Payments From Boston, MA

192 June 7, 1768-Dated French and Indian War period, Manuscript Document Signed, “Benja(min) Cobb,” regarding British Military payments being made via Halifax and Quebec, Choice Very Fine. This original one page, 7” x 9” letter form on period laid paper, Document is requesting the payment of £300 Sterling or “Halifax Currency.” Interest will be soon accruing if balances aren’t paid. It is Signed by Benjamin Cobb. This letter is addressed to Henry Kneller, British Chief of Board of Ordnance in Boston during the French and Indian War period. Overall, it is well written in clear, bold brown ink and easily readable. Overall this wonderful piece is in excellent, remarkably fresh overall condition.............. ....................................................................................... (600-800)

Exceedingly Rare “Connecticut Susquehannah Company” Land Purchase Document Within Modern Pennsylvania

“A View of the Town and Castle of St. Augustine”

194 December 1740, THE GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE, London, England, Choice Extremely Fine. 8” x 5”, 2-column layout, pp. 321-360, disbound, lacking covers, nice bright and fresh-looking. “By Sylvanus Urban / Printed by E. Cave, jun. at St. John’s Gate, and Sold by their Booksellers in Town and Country...” Includes two maps: “A View of the Town and Castle of St Augustine,” [Florida] by Thomas Silver; and “An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo”; copper engravings, along with a detailed legends. The magazine contains plenty of contemporary items of interest, including “Proceedings in the Senate of Great Lilliput, continued,” “The Nature and Injustice of the Negro Trade Enquired Into,” “Poetry,” “Historical Chronicle,” and much more......... (500-600)

Two “Benjamin Franklin” Printed Books

193 May 26, 1797, Partially-Printed Document, Connecticut Land Grant, for Part of the “Connecticut Susquehannah Company” Lands (In Pennsylvania), Fine. Partially printed Document Signed “James Holcomb Justice Peace” on a land grant from “Daniel Brown” to “Mary Caldwell” in brown ink on this large (13” x 16”) land grant, which within the manuscript text, bequeaths: “one thousand acres of land. in the Township of Brownington in the Connecticut Susquehannah Company purchase... heirs and assigns forever” and docketed on the blank reverse. This extremely rare and historic document is whole and complete, being reinforced with archival fiber tape on the reverse folds due to some minor fold holes, splits and edge wear from use. Overall, all of the printed text is clear and the manuscript portions and signatures are clear and readable, in rich brown ink. The first of this type document, officially recording a Land purchase and transfer so stating that is was part of the highly disputed “Connecticut Susquehannah Company,” which was set up within the borders of Pennsylvania!.................. ................................................................................. (1,200-1,800) According to Infoplease online: The Susquehanna Company, was a land company formed (1753) in Connecticut for the purpose of developing the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. A tract of land was purchased from the Native Americans in 1754, and preparations were made for development. Aid was sought in England and Eliphalet Dyer was sent in an unsuccessful attempt to secure confirmation of the land grant. Colonization from Connecticut was first attempted in 1762–63, but it was 1769 before any definite settlement was made. Soon the settlers were embroiled in troubles with the rival settlers from Pennsylvania, leading to the Pennamite Wars, in which Zebulon Butler led the Connecticut forces.

195 Two imprints, both being printed by Benjamin Franklin, both bound together in a small book, 6.75” x 4.5”, Very Fine. Both are about Quakers, with old ink inscriptions on the front free end paper, “This Book Belongs to Wichlan Meeting, No. 18”. The first item is “The Anarchy of the Ranters, and other Libertines; the Hierarchy of the Romanists, and Pretended Churches, equally refused and refuted, in a two-fold Apology for the Church and People of God...”, by Robert Barclay. The second item is “An Epistle to the National Meeting of Friends, in Dublin, Concerning good Order and Discipline in the Church” by Joseph Pike. Both were printed by Franklin in 1757, when he was working with D. Hall, and both have the title pages containing his name. Some extremity wear to covers, some darkening, soiling and aging of the contents, some minor dampstaining. Overall, an interesting piece and very important because of the Franklin connection....... ................................................................................. (2,000-3,000) Page 69

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Parliament Members Against Repealing The “Stamp Act”

196 1766, “A List of the Minority in the House of Commons, Who Voted against the Bill to Repeal the American Stamp Act,” [London], Extremely Fine. Booklet with marbled covers with gold script along the spine, 8.25” x 5”, 8 pages. “That is is the opinion of this Committee, that the House be moved, that leave be given to bring in a Bill to Repeal An Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, entitled An Act for granting and applying, certain stamp duties, and other duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America...” The vote in question is whether or not the word Repeal should be replaced with explain and amend. When put to a vote, the decision not to replace Repeal won with 275 to 167 votes. The Stamp Act of 1765 was the fourth Stamp Act to be passed by the British Parliament and required all legal documents, contracts, newspapers etc. in the American colonies to carry a tax stamp. It was met with great resistance and was repealed on March 18, 1766. Besides the front endpaper being detached, it is in extremely fine condition. Sabin 41453; Adams, American Controversy 66-26................................... (1,800-2,400)

1769 Travels In America Louisiana, California & Mexico

197 1769-Dated, Book Entitled: VOYAGEUR FRANCOIS - AMERIQUE DU NORD TOME X, by Abee de Laporte, Choice Very Fine. This historic volume is written in French and is complete, 452 pages, in very nice condition. It includes major sections: La Louisianne, pages 1 thru 139 on LOUISIANA; Le Mexique, pages 140 thru 412 on MEXICO; La Californie, pages 413 thru 452 on CALIFORNIA. There are no pages are missing and it is with its original leather hard cover, from which we can clearly read the title on the leather cover. The book is a very nice historic writing with a superb evocation about the New World.... ....................................................................................... (400-500) Page 70

Nathaniel Ames Boston 1766 Almanac with Paul Revere’s “Eclipse” Engraving The Earliest Known Revere Engraved Almanac Illustration

198 1766-Dated (Printed in 1765) Pre-Revolutionary War Era, Colonial Almanac, by Nathaniel Ames, Boston, “The Second Edition,” with Paul Revere Engraved Woodcut Print of an Eclipse page 17, Choice Fine. This is an original Imprint, measures 4.5” x 7” and is fully titled: “AN ASTRONOMICAL DIARY OR ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD CHRIST 1766... Boston: Printed and sold by the Printers and Booksellers.” (Printed in 1765). 24 pages, including the rare Paul Revere Engraved woodcut on page seventeen, which shows the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth during an eclipse. In this Almanac, Ames writes of the “Distressed circumstances” of the people and notes the growing concern of the population over British policies. Page 17 of this “Second Edition” contains a nice, well printed example of the rare Paul Revere engraving that appeared in the first edition (which was issued by a different printer). The Revere engraved woodblock cut shows the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during an eclipse. It is the earliest known Paul Revere Engraved Almanac Illustration. See Brigham “Acc’t of American Almanacs, page 198. The front page has some ancient notations in the bottom selvege and a light water spot at center right. There is some expected use wear along the right edge, overall having minimal wear and is solid being vastly above average for its age. It is whole and complete, being fully intact. This rare colonial almanac, having the highly important and valuable Paul Revere Engraving of an Eclipse, is complete and in overall good condition. Brigham 198; FDrake 3147; Evans 9896.................... ................................................................................. (1,800-2,000) The “Second Edition” of this 1766 almanac is by Nathaniel Ames, son of Dr. Nathaniel Ames, who originally started the popular and highly regarded series of almanacs back in 1726. Ames continued writing the almanac after his father died in 1764, and continued until the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He was a successful doctor, ardent Anti-Federalist and local politician.

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1770 Magazine Reports On “BOSTON MASSACRE” Trial

The “BOSTON MASSACRE” is Described in Great Detail

199 1770, Full Year of January through December Issues, “Town and Country Magazine” (London, England), containing 12 Monthly Issues, Very Fine. This is the Complete ORIGINAL bound volume of a British news magazine, “Town and Country Magazine” from January-December, 1770. There is excellent, Period news coverage of this Pre-Revolutionary War Era, including a long and detailed news report on the “Boston Massacre”. The highly important issue dated, “April 1770” on pages 222 to 223, has highly detailed news of the “Boston Massacre” in a letter signed by Sam Adams, John Hancock, Joseph Warren and others, from the (Patriot) Committee of the Town of Boston. The latter part of the volume has content regarding some of the aftermath of the Boston Massacre event. This represents some of the finest contemporary coverage of the Boston Massacre of the day. Each of the twelve different monthly magazines issued in this Master Full Year Volume has approximately 50 pages, 8.5” x 5” with all of the important various Engraved Plates being present. The 12 Issues are bound within marbled boards with well worn leather covers and spine. Internally the issues are in excellent overall quality. A very rare, whole and complete bound volume that remains fully intact, in excellent condition and containing the full, historic “Boston Massacre” report................... (2,000-3,000) The “Town and Country Magazine” was the 18th Century equivalent of Time magazine or Newsweek magazine. It was similar in size, appearance and content to the more common news magazine, Gentlemans Magazine. It covered the entire scope of world news, politics, opinion, science, etc during the 18th and 19th Centuries. This volume contains excellent reading about news, essays, thoughts, politics, fashions, morals and much more, during the 18th Century and naturally with a slant towards the British.

200 December 1770, Monthly News Magazine, “GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE,” (London, England), with “BOSTON MASSACRE” Trial News, Choice Extremely Fine. The important, truly historic first inside page headline reads: “American Affairs” and includes a long, quite detailed report on the Trial of Captain Thomas Preston, the British Commander tried for the BOSTON MASSACRE in Colonial Massachusetts. The Boston Massacre was one of the events leading up to the American Revolution. This magazine has approximately 48 pages and the page size is 8 1/4” x 5 1/4”. These magazines were typically issued with several blank-back engraved illustrated plates, relating to various subjects in that particular issue. Illustrated in this issue is the title page, an engraving of St. John’s Gate, plus a full page copper plate Illustration “A striking portrait of the late Lord Chancellorr Camden”. Another article of interest is the Dreadful Effects of Gaming among the Mallay Indians, plus much more. Gentlemans Magazine was in essence the “Time” or “Newsweek” news magazine of the 18th and 19th Centuries. It was also the first general-interest magazine, and the most influential periodical of its time. This issue having coverage of the trial of Captain Thomas Preston, held in Boston from October 24-30, 1770. Capt. Preston, accused of ordering the soldier to fire during the Boston Massacre, was defended by John Adams and was ultimately found not guilty........................................................................ (600-800)

1774 The Entire Year’s Run of Gentlemen’s Magazine

201 1774 Run of Gentleman’s Magazine, All 12 Full Monthly Issues. January-December, 1774, 628 pages, printed in London, Choice Very Fine. Most important is the February issue with the prelude to the Declaration of Independence, listing the grievances of the Americans. Also, a two-page letter to Lord North informs him that the Americans are “justly tenacious of their liberty, and thoroughly sensible of its value... nor will they ever patiently endure the yoke of oppression.” The writer also expresses the wish that “...England and her colonies may never look back with horror to this period...” Four issues have articles concerning the Boston Port Bill and other American news, as well as news of Captain Cook’s voyage. Some maps and illustrations are lacking. Very important issues at the dawn of the American Revolution. (12 issue set)....... (800-1,200) Page 71

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Comprehensive and Complete History of England

202 1783, Large Bound Book entitled, The New Comprehensive and Complete History of England: From the Earliest Period of Authentic Information, to the Middle of the Year, MDCCLXXXIII,” by Edward Barnard, Esq., About Extremely Fine. 15.25” x 9.5,” large bound book with separated front cover. This reference book designed to be as grand and glorious as its contents, contains numerous imprints throughout (approx. 106), of Royalty and historic events. Only lightly aged in the interior of the book, with extensive wrinkling only to the few first and last pages of the book, including one map, the preface page and frontpiece imprint of the Magna Charta. Impressive imprints include: “The Glorious Defeat of the Invincible Spanish Armada, by the English Fleet, between Dover & Calais, in the Reign of Queen Elezabeth, 1588”, “Part of London, as it appeared during the Dreadful Fire, in the Reigh of Charles the II’d, 1666,” and concluding with “The Preliminary Articles of Peace between Great Britain & France and Great Britain and Spain, Signed at Versailles, January 20, 1783.” Notable maps included are: “A New Map of England Divided into its Counties, from the Latest Surveys,” by T. Kitchin, Geographer, and “A New and Correct Map of Great Britain, from the Most Accurate Surveys,” by Thomas Bowen, on page 553. The imprints and maps included in this volume alone would fetch thousands of dollars if sold separately. Rare to find them all in their original state, still bound in this fantastic accounting of British History. A real treasure............................................ (2,000-2,500)

c. 1750s Shoe Buckles From Colonial Albany, New York

Pair of Leather Colonial Flintlock Pistol Saddle Holsters

205 c. 1770’s, 18th Century, Pair of Leather Colonial Era Flintlock Pistol Saddle Holsters. Fine. This is an original, fine quality pair of leather made Saddle Holsters, for Colonial and/or Revolutionary War Era Flintlock Pistols, measuring 28.5” in overall length, with brass end caps. The leather is in fine condition with some losses and flaking, tears, and open seams from thread wear, from actual use. This set of Saddle Holsters would hold a pair of Georgian period pistols with 8” barrels. A good example with some restoration of this rarely encountered military artifact...................... (800-1,200)

Colonial Era Letter Wax Letter Seal Inscribed “A d E”

203 c. 1750s Style Colonial Era, Matched Pair of Colonial Silver Plate Decorative Shoe Buckles, Choice Extremely Fine. This original Pair of Silver Plated Shoe Buckles is said to have come from Kittery, Maine which was a Colonial era part of Massachusetts. They measure about 2.5” wide x 3” long, with a decorative ornate design in the outer thick metal portions. Complete, and a very nice Matched Pair of Colonial Silver Plate Decorative Shoe Buckles for a period display........................................................ (250-350)

206 Colonial Era Letter Wax Seal, “A d E,” Brass and Wood, Choice Near Mint. This Colonial Era Letter Seal, measuring 3.25” in length, has a beautifully turned dark wooden handle and brass tamp with script letters “A d E”. These seals were utilized during the Colonial era to seal letters or notes with hot wax......... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

c. 1750s Shoe Buckles From Colonial Albany, New York 204 c. 1750s Style Colonial Era, Matched Pair of Colonial Silver Plate Decorative Shoe Buckles, Choice Extremely Fine. This original pair of Silver Plated Shoe Buckles is said to have come from Albany, New York and major Colonial era city. They measure about 2.5” wide x 3” long, with a decorative ornate design in the outer thick metal portions. Complete, and a very nice Matched Pair of Colonial Silver Plate Decorative Shoe Buckles for a period display............................................................................ (250-350) Page 72

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18th Century Primitive Miniature Portrait Circa 1775

Colonial Era Spade-shaped Whaling “Harpoon” Head

209 18th Century, Whaler’s “Harpoon” Head, Fine. This long, iron harpoon with shovel-shaped head, measures 21” in length, with a the spear head measuring 6” long and 4” wide, with a typical original iron patina that shows signs of actual wear and true use. According to the consignor, the end of the shaft was usually deliberately bent to hold it more securely in a large wooden handle........ (550-650)

Early American Whaler’s “Blubber” Knife

210 c. 1800 Historic Whaler’s Blubber Knife Relic, Fine. This maritime tool is a specialized whaler’s knife, designed for cutting blubber from the carcass. Made of iron with a steel handle, this knife measures 18” in length, with a 5” handle and 7” blade. Typical iron patina on the blade and shaft, with an odd greenish patina on the steel handle of this early, historic whaling relic....... (500-600) 207 c. 1775 Colonial & Revolutionary War Era, Hand-Painted, Primitive Style “Folk” Oval Miniature Portrait on Ivory, Choice Very Fine. This is an original really Naive and Primitive style, yet very well executed “Folk Art” Hand-painted Miniature Portrait on Ivory. He measures 36 x 47mm (1.75” x 1.5”), having no frame. The portrait is painted in a flat primitive style and appears to be an American painting and subject in our opinion. Aside from a little mounting wear from 6 o’clock area, he is in very fine condition. The reverse has its original paper backing. The colors are still bright, deep and rich. From the sitter’s rosy cheeks, one can imagine he was possibly quite a consumer of alcohol. A very original, wonderfully colorful, and overall excellent Colonial and Revolutionary War period Miniature Portrait on Ivory, that would look great in any display of the era................................ (600-800)

Nathaniel Hurd Engraved Bookplate for Harvard College

Ornate Ephraim Brasher Made Coin Silver Tablespoon

208 c. 1795 Ephraim Brasher Engraved and Hallmarked “BRASHER” Coin Silver Tablespoon, of New York City, Extremely Fine. This impressive and very ornate, large just under 9” Silver Tablespoon has a rounded end handle with bright-cut decoration encircling a triple letter monogram. The monogram reads “WST” in foliate sprigged script style. The pendant brightcut design continues from monogram cartouche part of the way down the handle. The bowl is in nice condition with just a hint of tip wear. There is his strong, bold touchmark, “BRASHER” in rectangle (See Belden, and 2 vol. Yale, etc.) for this mark. The handle is perfectly formed with no bends or waviness when viewed on plane. Overall, this is a very nice quality example that has nice old original surfaces and color................................. (1,500-2,000)

211 (NATHANIEL HURD), Colonial Boston Silversmith and Engraver, Noted for His Bookplates and His Design of the Harvard Emblem (1729-1777). This is a fine example of the original printed Bookplate Nathaniel Hurd created on an engraved copper-plate, for Harvard College, measuring 3.75” x 5.5” and bearing his engraving of the Harvard College emblem, c. 1768, Fine. It has been signed in print: “N. Hurd Sc. Boston” at the bottom. These bookplates were used in many of the volumes accessioned by the Harvard library between 1764 (after the fire) into the first half of the 19th century. This plate is marked “Dupl.” at the top right and crossed out. The plate notes that the book was donated by Edward Foster of Boston on April 3, 1769. Exhibiting light foxing, but is otherwise fine. The plate is housed in a custom foam-core slipcase along with the volume to which this bookplate was once affixed, being Robert Sanderman’s “LETTERS ON THERON AND ASPASIO. Addressed to the AUTHOR...” (London: Printed for T. Vernor, and J. Charter, 1768) xxviii, 400 pages, 8” x 5”, 4th edition, lacking front board, rear board separated. Owner’s signature on rear board pastedown. Light foxing and toning to pages and figured at no added value to this bookplate in our estimate. A fine presentation and association.......................................... (600-800) Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777) was a silversmith like his father, Jacob Hurd, to whom he was apprenticed from 1742 to 1751 in Boston, MA. He became particularly proficient as an engraver and styled himself “Goldsmith & Engraver” in his will. Paul Revere’s account book of 1762 debited Hurd for “2 small scolop’d Salvers,” a chafing dish, a pair of canns, a silver frame for a picture, and, uniquely, a “Silver Indian Pipe.” Hurd cut a variety of plates for Harvard College, and a table of coins which must have been helpful to his contemporaries. He died unmarried in December, 1777.

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Wonderful 18th Century Miniature “Folk” Portraits Pair

212 c. 1770s Colonial & Revolutionary War Era, Matched Pair of Primitive Style “Folk” Oval Hand-Painted Miniature Portraits, Fine. This Pre-1800 rare Pair of really Naive and Primitive style, yet very well executed, “Folk” Hand-painted Miniature Portraits on Ivory. No frames. The woman’s painted portrait measures about 2.25” x 3” and the man is 2.2” x 3”. This matched Pair was obviously painted by the same artist. They are both slightly curled and have deep rich colors with slight wear and a few scattered nicks. They are very original, colorful and an excellent matched Colonial period pair that would look great in any display of the era. (2 miniatures)................................................... (1,000-1,500)

Rare “B. Franklin of Philadelpia” Titled Colored Mezzotint Engraving After Benjamin Wilson Showing a Lightning Bolt

213 Colored Mezzotint Engraving entitled “B. Franklin of Philadelphia” After engraver Benjamin Wilson’s 1759 engraving, Very Fine. This historic early Colored Mezzotint is deeply printed on laid paper with the plate outline impression is sharply embossed into the large sheet. This is a slight variation of the 1761 mezzotint by James McArdell of England (c. 1729-1765), no date or place, which was based on Benjamin Wilson’s famous 1759 oil on canvas portrait of Franklin. This shows a three-quarters length portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing to the left, holding a book on his electricity experiments, while a lightning bolt is seen striking in the background in the lower left field. There is even overall tone to the paper. This early piece has a plate impression which measures 12” high x 9.5” wide, upon a larger sheet measuring to 15” high x 11” wide. A very rare and highly desirable period mezzotint of this extremely important depiction of Franklin, involving his Colonial era international fame as a celebrated lead scientist in the field of electricity............................. (2,000-2,500) Page 74

1756 Pine Tree Embossed Revenue Colonial Tax Stamp

214 1756 Pine Tree Embossed Revenue Colonial Tax Stamp. Three Pence. “Pine Tree” Vignette. Province of Massachusetts, Scott RM-3 . Embossed onto a Partially-Printed Full Legal Document, Choice Very Fine. December 3, 1756-Dated, French and Indian War Era, Colonial American British Embossed Revenue Tax Stamp that is exceptionally sharp and clear with every detail well embossed into the laid period paper. The document measures 12” x 7.5” with the embossed stamp about 1” x 1” at the upper left and tipped to a mat board from a prior framing (appears removable). An impressive document, with an excellent example of this scarce Colonial Embossed Pine Tree Three Pence Tax Stamp................. ....................................................................................... (375-450)

The Hated Colonial British American Tax Stamp RM-28

215 c. 1765 British American General Issue Tax Stamp, One Shilling & Six Pence, Embossed Revenue Stamp, “AMERICA” at top, Cut Square, Scott Stamp Catalog RM-28, Choice Extremely Fine. This is a most historic and fully original British American General Issue Embossed Tax Stamp of the type that led to the Stamp Act revolt, preceeding the American Revolutionary War. This is an exceptional and unusual example as this Scott RM-28, One Shilling & Six Pence denomination has been Overstruck with a Great Britain 2S6d impressed duty stamp. It is embossed into a bright, fresh cut square of period quality laid paper from a larger document, measuring 2.5” x 2.2” horizontal and is located next to a prior black hand stamped impression of the Great Britain Nine Pence within a crowned circle to the left. According the Revenue Stamp expert Eric Jackson, when the colonists rejected the use of the stamped paper, it was returned to Great Britain, then overstruck with different Tax stamps and used. This one is nicest seen, in that “AMERICA” is very prominent. On many of the overstrikes you have to look closely to see “AMERICA” as they were somewhat obliterated. As the embossing of this extremely rare Tax Stamp is exceptional, with all details sharp and clear in detail, it ranks as one of the very finest we have seen. A great example for any historic Colonial America and Revolutionary War collections.......................... (1,200-1,800)

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Colonial Astronomical Woodcut Printing Plates by Green, Bradford & Hasselbach

216 c. 1710-1763, Woodblock Printing Plates of Astronomical Images by Colonial Printers, Including an Eclipse by Bartholomew Green, Lot of 3, Choice Very Fine. 1. This outstanding example of colonial era astronomical printing features a woodblock depicting a crescent against a darkened moon in two positions, and a central image of a dark orb with an inscribed human face, produced by Bartholomew Green of Boston, 1710, as indicated by the appearance of a similar print reproduced in Elizabeth Reilly’s “Colonial American Printers’ Ornaments & Illustrations” (1975), as #1852, p. 461. An original print of this image is located at the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester. The woodblock measures approximately 2” x 2.5”, 3/4” thick, has a very clean surface, and two slight age cracks. 2. The second woodblock depicts a banded eclipsed moon, with a small sunburst at the bottom, by Andrew Bradford, Philadelphia, 1736, similar to an image reproduced by Reilly, #1924, p. 474, located at the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester. The woodblock measures 1” square, 3/4” thick, with clean surface, and a typed note on the bottom, identifying the Reilly reference. 3. The third woodblock, a large crescent with an oval eclipse at the top, was produced by Nicholas Hasselbach, Chestnut-Hill, 1763, Reilly #1930, p. 475. Located at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. The woodblock measures 1” square, 1” thick, with dark-inked surface patina, and slight chipping from usage. Ex-Sotheby’s Sale 7683, June 26, 2001. (3 items).................................................................................................................................(2,000-3,000) Bartholomew Green (1666–1732) was the son of Samuel Green. He inherited his father’s press in Cambridge in 1692 and moved it to Boston. He had the patronage of the government and of Harvard and became the foremost printer in New England. Except for four years Green printed the Boston News-Letter, the first American newspaper, from its inception in 1704 until his death. In 1722 he became its publisher also. Andrew Bradford (1686-1742) was one of the sons of William Bradford, (1663–1752), a British pioneer printer in the American colonies who emigrated to Philadelphia and set up the first press in 1685. Nicholas Hasselbach (1765-1770) was a German who had emigrated to Philadelphia in August 1749, was employed in 1755 “as papermaker in the late Mr. Koch’s papermill on the Wissahicken,” and established the first press at Baltimore in 1765. Late in the year 1769 or early in 1770 Hasselbach was lost at sea while in passage to Europe.

Woodblock Printing Plates of Astronomical Images by the Early Colonial Printers Sower and Bradford

217 c. 1721-1756, Lot of 3, Woodblock Printing Plates of Astronomical Images by Colonial Printers, Sower & Bradford Families, Very Fine. These woodblock printing plate images depict astronomical events, and served as illustrations for almanacs of the period, as indicated by Elizabeth Reilly in “Colonial American Printers’ Ornaments & Illustrations” (1975). Each of these woodblocks were used to create illustrations similar to those reproduced in Reilly’s book—the colonial prints, almanacs or pamphlets are housed at the American Antiquarian Society. William Bradford and Christopher Sower both headed significant printing families in the colonial era, and these woodblocks are examples of the important work they did prior to the Revolutionary War! 1. A dark moon with inscribed eyes, nose, mouth and sunray beard, by Andrew Bradford, Philadelphia, 1721 or William Bradford, New York, 1722, as identified as Reilly #1912, p. 473. It measures 1.5” x 1.5” x 1” thick, with dark-inked surface patina. 2. The images of a complete eclipse with thin light rim along the circumference, by Christopher Sower, Germantown, 1753, Reilly #1964, p. 480, measuring 1.25” x 1.25”, 1” thick, dark-ink patina, with a small crack along the surface. 3. A large crescent eclipse, by Christopher Sower, Germantown, 1756, Reilly #1951, p. 478, measuring 1.5” x 1.5”, 1” thick, with dark patina, and an age crack. Ex-Sotheby’s Sale 7683, June 26, 2001. (3 items).................................................................................................................................(2,000-3,000) William Bradford (1663–1752) was a British pioneer printer in the American colonies who emigrated to Philadelphia and set up the first press in 1685. In 1690 he was a founder of the first paper mill in the colonies. Bradford moved to New York City (c. 1693) where he became royal printer and issued some 400 items over the next 50 years, including the first American Book of Common Prayer (1710), some of the earliest American almanacs and many pamphlets and political writings. In 1725 he founded the New York Gazette, the first New York newspaper. Many of his descendants, including Andrew Bradford and William Bradford, became printers. Christopher Sower or Sauer, (1693–1758), was born in Germany and came to America in 1724. In 1738 he founded a printing shop in Germantown, Pa., using types imported from Germany. In 1738 he printed the first German book in America. In the same year he established the first German periodical in America, at first a quarterly, later a monthly. In 1743 he printed a German Bible, the second Bible printed in America (the first was the Bible translated into “the Indian Language” in 1663 by John Eliot).

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17th Century Woodblock of Two Women In Pillory

American Revolution Two Weeks Before the Battle of Lexington & Concord A Report That a British “the Man-of-War is Expected”

218 c. 1670 or later, Hand-Engraved Wooden Printing Block, Two Women in a Pillory (Reminiscent of the early Witch Trials), Split, Choice Very Fine. This original hand-engraved, wooden printing block, measuring 2.25” x 3.25,” depicting two people (likely representing their accusers) walking past two women who are seated and confined in a pillory, with their legs extended through the huge blocks of wood with holes within for the convicted party’s legs. The clothing styles seem to date to the 1600’s. Sitting or standing in a pillory was a common punishment for men and women in Colonial America. This printing block is in great condition, but has broken in half diagonally through the center portion. The other side of this block has a crude engraving, most likely done at a later time, of a bloodshot eyeball which may be later doodling. A most historic theme, reminiscent of the early Witch Trials....... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

c. 1750 “Earth and Heavens” Woodblock Printing Plate

219 c. 1750 “Earth and Heavens” Woodblock Printing Plate, Choice Very Fine. This original, hand-engraved, 3” x 3.25” x .5” woodblock printing plate depicts the heavens, with the sun surrounded by clouds at the top left corner. A flight of birds moves away from the earth, towards a banded celestial orb surrounded by puffy clouds. On the bottom, the earth is shrouded in its own layer of cloud cover. This block has a 1.5” age warp to the right side, which does not detract from the overall presentation or imagery. This vibrant and detailed graphic image is an exceptional example of the craftsmanship of the era!............................... (1,000-1,500) Page 76

220 RICHARD SMITH, Boston Loyalist Merchant who was expressly named an “Enemy” in the Massachusetts’ 1778 Banishment Act and as such, forbidden to return there “upon pain of Death.” April 3, 1775, Autograph Letter Signed, at Boston, 7.5” x 9”, 1 page, Choice Very Fine. Here, Richard Smith writes to Robert Traill and it reads in full: “Sir - Boston April 3, 1775 - I received your kind present of Plants with your Note of March 21st, for both of which I sincerely thank you. This instance of your attention to one whom you have had so short acquaintance, while it pleases, to me evinces the liberality of your Mind and a generous desire of being serviceable to all you converse with. I have taken due care of them and shall be happy in sharing with you or your Friends the Produce of them with what else my Table Affords whenever you or they may favor me with a Visit. By this Post you will receive serious news for many among us, we have nothing more here than you will see in the Papers, the Man of War and Packet are daily expected. Please to present my Compliments to your Lady and Daughters and believe me Sir - Your Obliged Humble - Rich(ard) Smith” The letter has been boldly written in brown ink on period laid paper. A few expected creases run through the document, and the manuscript is bright, bold and easy to read, with excellent penmanship. A view into the life of a Tory waiting for more British Troops to arrive any moment into Boston Harbor in the days immediately preceding “The Shot Heard Round The World”....... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500) Loyalism became a distinct phenomenon in late 1774 and 1775. By signing addresses, bearing arms, doing business with the British Army, seeking military protection, or going into exile, about 20 per cent of the colonists showed their support of the Crown. Richard Smith, apparently, was by 1778 an important enough enemy to the cause of Liberty and America to be “banned in Boston”.

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Scarce 1775 Continental Soldier Field Enlistment Form

221 December 9, 1775-Dated Revolutionary War, American Continental Soldier Field Manuscript Enlistment Document, Very Fine. This original Manuscript Document in Signed, “Jonathan Barton,” 1 page, measures 3.75” x 8” and is dated at Roxbury (MA.) on December 9, 1775 during the Partriot’s siege of the British troops in Boston. It is also Countersigned by “Reuben Fleyter” and “Amos Dadinel” as witnesses. It reads, in part: “...These may Sastfye (sic) To all parsons that I Jonathan Barton... enlist my Selfe as a Solger in the Contentel army in the Rume of Amos... I do Acknolidge that I have Recd the Reward for the Same and I the Said Jonathan Barton Have in [sic] inlisted my Selfe undr Capt Isaac Bolster and I the Subesiber will Sastfye the Same - Jonathan Barton.” Quite rare and very early in the Revolutionary War, this is a somewhat informal “Field” written enlistment agreement for Jonathan Barton to serve in the Continental Army. Written in clear brown ink and fully readable, although being in somewhat faltering English. A most historic, early American field written Manuscript Enlistment Document................................................................. (1,200-1,500)

1775 Boston “Tea” Purchase Statement

222 August 17, 1775-Dated, Manuscript Document, Doctor’s “Tea” Purchase Request Statement, Boston, Fine. This original Revolutionary War document measures 3” x 6” and is written upon period laid paper. It reads (in very poor English), in full: These may Certify any That have Bohe Tea that Mrs Mary Skinner of Glastonbury is in Poor State of Health and may Reasonably be Indulged the use of s(ai)d Tea. Please to Let her have a Small quantity. - Boston 17th August, 1775 - (at)test Ichabod Warner MD.” and has a short docket on the reverse edge “Doc(tor) Warner.” Following the Boston Tea Party and the start of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, Tea was very hard to come by in Boston. This “special” manuscript request for scarce medicinal Tea from her colonial era doctor, seems remotely reminiscent of today’s special prescriptions for medicinal Marijuana in California.......... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

Circa 1776 “First Canadian Regiment - Memorandum” This Unit’s Actions Aided In The Capture of Major Andre

223 c. 1776 Revolutionary War Dated, Manuscript Document, “Pay Roll Adjustment” for Livingston’s “first Canadian Regiment,” Choice Extremely Fine. Undated “Memorandum” circa 1776 concerning “the pay Roll of Colo James Livingston to be adjusted from the 20th day of May to the 29th day of Novr.” A rare original document, measuring 6.25” x 7.75” from Livingston’s “first Canadian Regiment,” intended to be raised out of Canada but dissolved after the American failures there. It is boldly written in rich brown on extremely clean, crisp, high quality “PRO PATRIA” watermarked laid period paper, which has excellent eye appeal. This document specifies that, in full: “Memorandum - (Titled) The Pay Roll of Colo. James Livingston to be adjusted from the 20th day of May to the 20th day of Novr. - The Officers of Colo. Livingstons Regt. to be paid off after deducting the advances made to them in Cash & Cloathing. The Privates not being of his Regt. but Canadian Militia the greatest part being now absent, & others enlisted, those who are present only to be paid after deducting the advance made them in Cash Cloathing & arms such as are overpaid. Stoppages to be made from the Regt. they at present serve in.” The 1st Canadian Regiment, was raised by James Livingston to support Colonial efforts in the American Revolutionary War during the invasion of Quebec. Livingston recruited men from Chambly, Quebec as early as September 1775, but a formal regimental designation was made by Richard Montgomery on November 20, 1775, with recognition by the Second Continental Congress following on January 8, 1776. The regiment, which never approached its authorized size of 1,000 men, saw action primarily in the Canadian theater and New York, and was disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King’s Ferry, New York (see added information on our website). A very rare Revolutionary War dated document from during the Canadian campaign. The first we have offered regarding the First Canadian Regiment, and in remarkable superior quality...................................................................... (1,500-2,000) The 1st Canadian Regiment, was raised by James Livingston to support Colonial efforts in the American Revolutionary War during the invasion of Quebec. Livingston recruited men from Chambly, Quebec as early as September 1775, but a formal regimental designation was made by Richard Montgomery on November 20, 1775, with recognition by the Second Continental Congress following on January 8, 1776. The regiment, which never approached its authorized size of 1,000 men, saw action primarily in the Canadian theater and New York, and was disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King’s Ferry, New York. ( See additional images and more information on our website: www.EarlyAmerican.com )

Camp near Mill Town Sept. 5, 1777 Soldier’s Pay Receipt 224 September 5, 1777-Dated Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document Soldier’s Pay Receipt, Very Fine. This original 7.5” x 2” Revolutionary War soldier’s Manuscript Receipt reads, in part: “Camp near Mill Town, Sept. 5, 1777 - Received of James Johnston Pay M. 2nd P.R. Ten pounds two shillings & six pence in full for pay to the 1 August.” Signed by John Cobra, Lieut.2 P.R” and with docket on the blank reverse.................... (200-250)

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1777 Revolutionary War Letter Signed by Officer Morgan Lewis

225 MORGAN LEWIS, Revolutionary War Officer and Governor of New York, Vice-President of the Society of Cincinnati. Autograph Letter Signed, “Morgan Lewis,” as Deputy Quartermaster, January 20, 1777, Albany, NY, 12.5” x 8”, Choice Fine. This letter is regarding defensive preparations being made by the Continental Army against the advance of British General Burgoyne and his army invading from Canada. This letter regarding the rate of payment to carters for the “drawing of Saw Logs to the Saw Mills at Fort Ann”. It reads, in part: “I have received an answer from Genl Schuyler... respecting the Allowance to be made the Carters who should engage in the Service for the Purpose of drawing Saw Logs to the Saw Mills at Fort Ann, and have his orders to use my Discretion in the Settlement...” Fort Ann, named after Queen Anne, was built in 1757 and the location for Arnold’s Lake Champlain Fleet. There is a bit of paper loss at one fold that affects only the closing of the letter..... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500) In 1774 Morgan Lewis joined the Continental army as a volunteer; was subsequently chosen captain of a regiment of New York militia; but upon the organization of the 2d New York militia regiment he was commissioned major. He was appointed chief-of-staff to Gen. Horatio Gates, with the rank of colonel, and accompanied him into Canada, and soon after congress appointed him quartermaster-general of the Northern army. He was prominent throughout the campaign that ended with the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, and in 1775 he planned and executed the night attack on Stone Arabia, and was in command at the battle of Crown Point, where he was accompanied by Governor Clinton.

Three 1777 Revolutionary War Manuscript Documents

226 1777-Dated. Lot of Three, Revolutionary War Manuscript Documents, Two Requests and One Receipt for Provisions, each with reverse docket, all Very Fine. 1. June 5, 1777, Manuscript Document. One page, 7.5” x 2.75”. Providence (RI). This documents requests the delivery bread and meat for men in Colonel Brown’s Regiment. 2. March 7, 1777, Manuscript Document. One page, 7” x 4”. Providence. This document acknowledges receipt of twelve pounds of beef and eight pound of bread for Colonel Brown’s Regiment. 3. September 13, 1777, Manuscript Document. One page, 7.5” x 4”. No place. This document requests provisions for one hundred eighteen soldiers in Joseph Senter’s Regiment as well as pots and dishes for cooking.

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Dr. John Ely, Connecticut Revolutionary War Patriot Asks for an Honorable Discharge

227 Dr. John Ely, Connecticut Revolutionary War Patriot Captured in 1777, Asks for an Honorable Discharge, Dampstaining, Very Good. 1777 Autograph Official Copy of a Letter Sent “To His Excellency” the Governor of Connecticut, by Dr. John Ely, Saybrook, CT, one page, 12” x 8.25”. Retained copy docketed in the hand of Connecticut Revolutionary hero. Ely requests an honorable discharge after dealing with what appears to be some military shenanigans. Handwriting is light, paper is heavily dampstained, with small holes at folds. Still, a most unusual and interesting Revolutionary War item that is mostly readable. Concerned with the behavior of his superiors and private and petty “bickerings”, Doctor Ely writes an emotional missive, penned in the heat of the Revolutionary War. He provides the worrisome details encountered, the standards of officers and guards giving clearances to pass to Colonel Worthington and others, and the commander’s complaint how his regiment is subject to “capricious humor and dishonorable control.” He requests to be let go, honorably: “May it please your Excellency, Received your Excellency’s favor of the 5th. I note the contents and as it is my duty so it shall ever be my utmost purpose to execute the commands of my superiors consistent with the trusts of my constituents, the good of my Country, the confidence of my superiors and the honor of my office, nor shall any party or petty differences (sic) or private bickerings ever in the least stand in the way of executing my publick trusts, except they inevitably stand in contrast with my office and duty. Sensable (sic) of the great burden of your Excellency’s Publick and important concerns (I) must beg your Excellency’s pardon for the trouble of this, which I should not, the principal part of my last passed unnoticed of waved, on which (1) beg to be more explicit, I return your Excellency, thanks for the honor conferred on me in yours of ye 2nd, as an experienced officer. I have ever endeavoured a faithful discharge of my duty and have (for ought I know) steered clear of publick censure and am sorry if these of my command have not. As to my officers and guards at Saybrook, so far as I have been made acquainted (they) have been faithful in their duty and (I) know not that they are justly censured. I have no knowledge that Col. Worthington or any other gentleman (producing a proper pass) hath ever been molested in passing any of my guards. Without which (the pass) it is not supposable he or any other gentleman can be known to My different guards, and without which boats or vessels may not with safety to our posts and guards or even this state, be suffered to pass, nor I myself able to answer for those consequences that may insue. Although with the utmost readiness and pleasure I will obey and execute (as far as is in ay power) every order of my superiors in due subordination, so long as continued in my command, yet if any regiment must be subject to the uncontrollable command of the capricious humor of an individual who is of a different department and I myself subject to be less a commander without a command, (I) must stand in most disagreeable light unable to answer the just expectations of any constituents, without the confidence of any superiors, and unable to support the honor of my office and if subjected to this dishonorable control must (the with reluctance) beg your Excellency to give me an honorable discharge.”....................................... (800-1,000) DR. JOHN ELY (1737-1800), Captain in the 6th Connecticut regiment, (raised a regiment at his own expense); 1775, promoted major, 1776, and was colonel of the 4th battalion, 1777, when captured at Long Island. He was not exchanged until 1780, and during that time acted as physician to the smallpox patients on Long Island.

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Exccedingly Rare Form Signed By Nathaniel Barber Boston Tea Party Participant

Historic “THE AMERICAN TAXATION” Broadside Poem

229 c. 1780 Revolutionary War Era, Printed Broadside 36 Stanza Poem headed, “THE AMERICAN TAXATION.” Nearly Very Fine. This historic, original Broadside measures 7” x 11” being quite well centered within four full margins with a plain blank back side. The black text and the surrounding ornate outer border designs are printed upon a very early period wove paper. There is light even overall tone, some deft sealed small fold holes, having no major distracting impairments. This version is very similar to another period Broadside we have seen, which had printed upon it, “Sold, wholesale and retail, by L. Deming, No. 62, Hanover Street, 2nd door from Friend Street, Boston.” That example was in our EAHA Auction of August 23, 2003, Lot 313 and sold for $4,025. This current example has no listed printer or place, yet is a similar wonderful, 36 Stanza Poem, relative to the British taxation and Revolutionary War in the American colonies, a source of great ire (“taxation without representation”), with direct statements to period causative and other major events of the ongoing American Revolutionary War. Here are some representative sample verses, inclusive of the first three and final four printed stanzas:

228 NATHANIEL BARBER (1728-87), Boston Tea Party participant, Revolutionary War Muster Master for Suffolk County, Commissary of Boston’s military stores until 1781, and Massachusetts State Naval Officer. January 6, 1778-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Nath Barber,” 1 page, 6.5” x 8” grading Very Fine. This is an exceedingly rare Revolutionary War form, mustering two soldiers both with French surnames. It reads: “This may certify, that Lewis Baptist De Jayne & Louis Marie Deare belonging to Captain — Company, in the Battalion commanded by Coltrane has been Mustered, and received the Bounty allowed by this state, viz. - (Signed) Nath(aniel) Barber Muster Master, County Suffolk - Boston Jan. 6, 1778.” Quarterfolded with some minor fold edge splits, boldly printed in deep black on clean laid period paper, having a large partial British crown watermark. The first of this exceedingly rare Revolutionary War form we have seen........................................... (2,000-2,500)

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“THE AMERICAN TAXATION.” “Whilst I relate my story, Americans give ear; Of Britain’s fading glory you presently shall hear, I’ll give a true relation, attend to what I say; Concerning the taxation of North America. The cruel Lords of Britain, who glory in their shame; The project they hit on, they joyfully proclaim, ‘Tis what they are striving after to take our rights away; And rob us of our charter in North America. There are two mighty speakers, that rule in parliament, Who have always been seekers, some mischief to invent, ‘Twas North and Bute his father, a horrid plan did lay, A mighty tax to gather in North America... It concludes... Here’s health unto our footmen that handle sword and gun, To Warner, Gates & Putnam, and conquering Washington. Their names he wrote in letters which never shall decay, While sun and moon doth glitter in North America. Success into our allies in Holland, France and Spain, Who arm’d our ships and gallies, our Freedom to maintain, May they subdue the rancour of proud Britannia, And drive them from their anchors in North America. Success to the Congress of these United States, Who triumph in the conquest of Washington and Gates To all both land and seamen who glory in the day, When we shall all be Freemen in North America. Success to legislation that rules with gentle hand, To trade and navigation by water and by land May all with one opinion our wholesome laws obey, Throughout the vast dominion of North America.”

An extremely historic and important document that helped foment and maintain anti-British sentiment. Clearly from the text, the British have not yet been driven out from America. It’s also the first we’ve ever seen or handled of this exact style and form. A great example that would be a nice centerpiece for any serious Revolutionary War era collection............................ (5,000-6,000) Page 79

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1778 Legal Judgment Against a Revolutionary War Enrollee Continental Army Soldier Who Failed to Find a Substitute

230 August 27, 1778, Rare Substitute Document for Serving in the Revolutionary War, 8th Class of the 3rd Battalion, York County, PA, Choice Very Fine. This is an exceedingly rare, Partly-printed Substitute Document Form for Joseph Updegraff, saddler, with judgment and costs signed by the Justice of the Peace, William Scott. This one-page, 8” x 6” document states that, in part: “The constable of York Township John Hay, Lieutenant… obtained judgment… expended in procuring a substitute to serve in the militia in the 8th Class of the 3rd Battalion…” The judgment was for 40 pounds, but “for want of goods take the Bodey and Deliver him to the Keeper of the County Gaol to be dealt according to the Law”. The back side has some Pennsylvania Dutch/German writing. Small splotch and staining at top of the document, otherwise very nice. In this case, Pvt. Joseph Updegraff was legally obliged to serve in the Continental Army and failed. He could not, or would not, pay the cost to procure a substitute, so he was put into jail. It appears he may have later served, as Pennsylvania Archive records show a Joseph Updegraff, saddler, was on the Militia payroll as apprehending British deserters and prisoners and bringing them to the stockade, York County, 1784. This Extremely Rare Revolutionary War Substitute judgment is the only example of this historic form we have offered........................... (1,800-2,400) The Pennsylvania Militia was organized under an act of March 7, 1777 and it provided for compulsory enrollment by the constables of all able-bodied white males between the ages of 18 and 53. Exemptions were extremely limited, and an estimated 60,000 men were enrolled. A man who failed to report for drill merely paid an Exercise Fine. A militiaman called for active duty who found such duty inconvenient was permitted to hire a Substitute to march and fight in his stead. Frequently no substitute was furnished, but instead a Substitute Fine was paid.

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1778 Revolutionary War-dated Massachusetts Muster Roll

231 October 1, 1778, Manuscript Document, “A Muster Roll of Capt. Hugh Maxwell’s Company in the First Battalion from the Massachusetts in Service of the United States, Commanded by Col. John Bailey...,” Choice Very Fine. This is an original manuscript listing of the ranks of the soldiers, the date they were appointed, their term of enlistment, and any remarks, covering the period from January 1, 1777 to March 3, 1778 for this Battalion. This impressive Revolutionary War document measures 15.25” x 12.5” with only some faint normal toning, and being very clean and clear with excellent, distinct brown writing of the text. Commissioned officers included Hugh Maxwell (Captain), William Taylor (Lieutenant), and Joshua Peirce (Ensign). Signed at Danbury (CT) on October 1, 1778 by “H. Sewall, D.Q.M.” (as the Deputy Quarter Master). A very rare large size form, that would display very well being one of the finest original Revolutionary War Muster Rolls that we have encountered............................... (2,500-3,000) Hugh Maxwell was a Massachusetts Minute-Man who joined Prescott’s Company after hearing about the Battle of Lexington. At Bunker Hill, he was injured when a musket ball passed through his right shoulder. Later, he was present at the siege of Boston and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth. His company entered Valley Forge in December 1777 and left in June 1778. While not a major figure in the Revolutionary War, Maxwell certainly saw his share of action and we have the pleasure of offering several items that refer to him.

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“...For the depreciation of the Continental Money 1777 1778 & 1779”

232 c. 1779 Document, “A Roll of the Men’s Names in Capt. Hugh Maxwell’s Compy 2d Massa.ts Regt Commanded by Col. Jno. Bailey,” About Fine. 16.5” x 13.25,” heavy staining at the top and bottom of the document (not affecting legibility). Docketed “..For the depreciation of the Money 1777 1778 & 1779.” Columns include the date of enlistment, names of the men, their rank, pay per month, town and county of origin, term of enlistment, and remarks; the latter notes death from battle or other reasons — desertions, appointments, promotions, etc................................. (2,000-2,500) Hugh Maxwell was a Massachusetts Minute-Man who joined Prescott’s Company after hearing about the Battle of Lexington. At Bunker Hill, he was injured when a musket ball passed through his right shoulder. Later, he was present at the siege of Boston and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth. His company entered Valley Forge in December 1777 and left in June 1778. While not a major figure in the Revolutionary War, Maxwell certainly saw his share of action.

Valley Forge Revolutionary War Officer Captain Ebenezer Smith’s Original 1783 Society of the Cincinnati Member

234 July 15, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War. State of Massachusetts Bay. “Advance Pay to Officers” 1780 Completed Form. MA19 in Anderson “The Price of Liberty,” rated Low Rarity-6. For Seventy Five Pounds. Choice Very Fine. This impressive, Revolutionary War printed document measures 5.75” x 9.0” and was issued with the low serial number “65”. The popular Pine Tree motif, engraved by Nathaniel Hurd, is at the upper left. Embossed official Treasury stamp at the left. The right hand border reads, “Advance Pay to Officers, Second Moiety”. Signatures of Stephen Minot and J. Mascarene at left, and H. Gardner at the right. Handwritten on the lower right corner is the name “Capt. Eben’r Smith”. A very attractive payment bond of 6% Interest per Annum, having excellent vivid eye appeal to an officer who served at Valley Forge and became an original member of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati under it’s founder General George Washington................................................. (1,500-2,000) Captain Ebenezer Smith, served in the Continental Army from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1780. He is reported as serving 27 mos. as a Lieutenant, 21 mos. as a Captain including service at Valley Forge. Ebenezer was an Original Member of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati from 1783 until 1816. He was granted a Bounty Land Warrant 22 August 1789.

1779 Revolutionary War Massachusetts State Pay Bond

1779 Philadelphia Militia Field Commission For A Captain

233 1779-Dated. State of Massachusetts Bay Treasury Bond. 6 Percent Interest. “Advance Pay to Officers, Second Moiety.” Anderson MA-19. Choice About Crisp Uncirculated. This impressive original Certificate has serial number 388, no denomination, and no date, as an unissued example of ths Treasury Note. It is printed on high quality, fine-laid period paper, measures 5.75” x 10.5” and is very boldly printed with significant traces of original press text embossing within the paper. These certificates are some of the most sought-after pieces of fiscal paper from the American Revolutionary War period, due to the elaborate engravings used in their design, being after Paul Revere’s comprising the Pine Tree within the circled rattlesnake vignette. This form is Signed “H(enry) Gardner” as Treasurer on the bottom right, and by “J. Mascarens” and “Stephen Minot” as Committee members, in crisp dark brown ink at left. Gardner’s signature is written over with two horizontal lines being a manuscript cancel. This is a great piece in wonderful condition having bold and impressive engravings. A very choice example with the full left side ornate script “MASSACHUSETTS” border design and margin intact. Exceptional and extremely rare as such................. ....................................................................................... (600-800)

235 April 13, 1779 Revolutionary War Era, Autograph Document Signed, “Wm Henry Lt.,” “Richard Humphreys” and “Ephraim Bonham,” at Philadelphia, Very Good. This is an original Field Appointment of Derick Peterson as Captain (Second battalion, City of Philadelphia, as found in the PA war records), 1 page, approximately 8” x 7” and it reads: “The Inhabitants of your District having neglected to choose a Captain agreable to notice given in the Room of Captain Jonathan Wainright Deceased. We do hereby appoint you Captain of his late company; whereby you are required to Exercise all the Duties of your command according to the Tenor of the Militia Law of this state and you’ll have a Commission from the President of the State as soon as may be.” This signer is possibly Richard Humphreys (1750-1832), Philadelphia silversmith, and founder of Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the oldest Black university in the United States. It has some torn edges with some paper loss having some archival reinforcement on the reverse, thankfully with the vast majority of boldly written and easily readable text and signatures remain legible and unaffected.................................................... (600-800) Page 81

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1779 Revolutionary War Massachusetts Broadside by John Hancock Regarding Money For Soldiers and Their Families

Revolutionary War Document Accounting for “Waggons & Horses” Used by the Commissioners of Conspiracy

237 July 3, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War, Autograph Document Signed by the “Commissioners of Conspirisey,” at Albany, New York, Very Fine. This historic dated, July 3, 1779, Autograph Document is Signed, “Jno. Jas. Beekman”, Albany, NY, one page fine-laid period paper, measuring 7” x 6.25”. This original document lists charges received from John M. Beekman, Isaac D. Fonda & Matthew Vischen, in part: “Commissioners of Conspiracies,” to their labour account: “to my waggon & horses from Albany to Saratoga being 32 miles..., 1/2 day detained my waggon..., To my waggon & horses from Albany, Jacob Cooper 16 miles..., 1 1/2 days detained my waggon...” The Albany Committee of Correspondence, Safety, and Protection was formed over the winter of 1774-1775 to mobilize local opposition to the so-called Intolerable Acts. The Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies succeeded the Committee of Correspondence as the enforcement arm of the political revolution. The Albany County board of this organization functioned from 1778 to 1781. The commissioners met for the last time on August 30, 1781. Without much more to go on than the trip to and from such important revolutionary locations, we can only speculate what venture the important Albany committee found and with what remnant is documented here. Part of their mission was to root out and brand enemies of American Independence & Freedom as Tories or Loyalists. Interesting Revolutionary War Document.... ....................................................................................... (600-800) Johannes Jas. Beekman (1733-1802), Revolutionary Patriot, Merchant, Firemaster. Early in the American conflict, Beekman joined the crusade as a member of the Committee of Correspondence. He was active in Indian diplomacy, appointed mayor of Albany in June 1783.

Revolutionary War Massachusetts Bay “Commodity Bond” 236 October 8, 1779-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Printed Broadside, Resolve of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Signed in Type “John Hancock,” Choice Very Fine. This is an excellent quality and very rare, Revolutionary War-date Broadside, one page, measuring 9” x 13”, [Boston], October 8, 1779 being a resolve of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, establishing the sums of money for soldiers and their families. This Broadside reads, in part: “State of Massachusetts Bay. - In the House of Representatives, - October 8, 1779. — RESOLVED, That the Selectmen or Committee of each own and plantation in this State, be, and they hereby are required to render under oath, a full account of all supplies furnished before the 15th of October instant (whereof an account is not already exhibited) and also of all bounties and gratuities given... to every soldier and family of a soldier, raised as part of this State’s proportion of the Continental army for three years or during the war; the account of supplies to be in form agreeable to a schedule directed by this Court and the time of delivering every article of supply as well as of every sum of money is to be carefully noted...” [Boston: printed by Thomas & John Fleet, 1779] Signed in type by John Hancock as Speaker and John Avery as Deputy Secretary.” This Broadside, according to a manuscript note on the docket on verso, was directed to the Selectmen of Topsfield, (MA.). We have not seen or ever offered any other copy.......... (3,500-4,500) Page 82

238 State of Massachusetts Bay. “Commodity Bond.” Treasury Certificate at 6% Interest £1100. January 1, 1780. Revolutionary War. Anderson MA-21. Very Fine. Anderson lists the MA-21 as R-5, with having on;y 31 to 75 of this variety known. The variety with the name of the engraver seen within the final flourish of “Treasurer,” a number of contemporary reinforcements over edge and fold splits are seen on the back, though the repairs in this particular case add to the charm of this piece. Despite the repairs, the note faces up quite well. This canceled example was payable to Lieut Abner Don. The majority of his endorsement remains visible and several other handwritten notations are also observed on the back. An important and historic Revolutionary War bond, this type being the first to be issued in the Western World with an inflation hedge and value against common “Commodities” as the paper money was facing increasing inflation and less acceptance by the general population............................................... (600-800)

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Original 1780 Revolutionary War Pay Roll Roster

1780 Revolutionary War Horses For The Continental Army 241 September 1, 1780 Dated Revolutionary War. Philadelphia County, PA. Interest Bearing Certificate. Anderson PA-2. Choice Extremely Fine. High Rarity 6 (Very Rare). “... John Detwiler, Sen(io)r... has furnished this State, for the use of the United States, with one Black Mare the near hind foot white which has been appraised by two freeholders, on Oath at the Sum of Thirty Three Pounds in Specie and for which the State is now justly indebted to him with interest.” George Washington’s Continental Army was in dire need of horses and these bonds were issued to horse owners who both willingly and unwillingly saw their horses march off with the army. Signed by John Moore. The back is completely covered with cancel endorsements, some of which has bled through to the obverse..... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

239 c. November 1780 Revolutionary War Dated, Manuscript Document, headed, “A Pay Roll of Captain James Blakelee’s Company Colonel William Malcombs Regiment of New Levies for August, September and October 1780, Very Good. This rare, original Continental Army Roster is titled at top, “A Pay Roll of Captain James Blakelee’s Company Colonel William Malcombs Regiment of New Levies for August, September and October 1780. It has is tall folio, measuring about 12.75” x 8.25” with 41 names, showing “Rank,” “Time of Service,” “Subsistance Amount,” pay etc. Mostof the men are listed on the document for a period of being in service 16 days. There are some small scattered chips and splitting along folds having some previous tape reinforcements on the blank back, these repairs appearing to be early archival using fiber and stamp hinge type material. It is well written and clearly readable in rich brown on the proper period laid paper. There is a docket on the reverse reading “A Pay Roll of Captain James Blakelees Company.”............................................... (1,000-1,500)

Difficulty in Getting Paid From The State of Connecticut

240 June 14th, 1780-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Manuscript Document of a Connecticut Soldier Appointing an Attorney. Choice Very Fine. This very clean and pleasing, well written Document measures 8.5” x 13” folio. It is an original, “True” period Manuscript Document copy on quality laid period paper. It details the appointment of Elnathan Smith as the attorney for John Johnson of Farmington in Hartford County, Connecticut. Issued from the Pay Table Office and Secretarially Signed by Ebenezer Wales. This large impressive and fresh looking document that details the legality and difficulty in getting lawfully paid from the State of Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War Period, having to hire an attorney.................................. (275-350)

Town of Preston Connecticut Revolutionary War Payment

242 January 19, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War. Manuscript Payment Receipt, Town of Preston (Connecticut), Very Fine. This original Document measures 7.75” x 2.5” and reads, in part: “To Mr. Ephraim Herrick Treasurer for the Town pay to Oliver Crary Esq. Three pounds Twelve Shillings and Three pence in hard Money out of this Town money it Being for pork delivered to Dunnada a Soldier.” Dated in Preston January 19, 1781, and is Signed by the Selectmen of Preston authorizing the payment. X cancellation at right, small paper loss at top left margin with docket on the blank reverse........................................... (250-300)

Revolutionary War Receipt for the Continental Army’s Use of a Sloop Delivered to Nicholas Quackenbush June 1781

243 June 10, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document, being a Receipt for the Use of a Sloop, dated at Albany (NY), for a Sloop delivered to Nicholas Quackenbush, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster for the Continental Army, Fine. This original, Manuscript Document measures 8.25” x 3” is 1 page, and was a very important transaction for the Continental Army. The text of the document reads, spelling errors included, in full: “I Hermanus Cuyler this day offer unto Nicholas Quackenbush my Sloop for one third of the weages during this saison and promes to out of my third part all descprancis Accept the waiges of the man to work during this time.”- (Signed) “Hermanus Cuyler”.

Hermanus served in In Capt. Henry Van Bergen’s Company, 11th New York Regt. The Cuyler’s family position was compromised somewhat by the Toryism of Royalist mayor of Albany, Abraham C. Cuyler and some of his relatives. At the same time, many Cuyler’s were ardent revolutionaries. This document has been folded into three portions with two separated and repaired with tape, resulting in a horizontal tape stain at left which does not obscure the bold brown text of this document. Overall Fine................... (200-300) Page 83

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Rare Georgia Revolutionary War Military Appointment of Major John Eustace to “adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the rank of Colonel”

Extremely Rare Revolutionary War Broadside: New Hampshire to Provide 10,000 Gallons of Rum to the Continental Army

244 August 29, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, Manuscript Document Signed, “Jon(athan) Clarke” as Clerk, Augusta (Georgia), Military Appointment, Choice Fine. This is an original, historic document being a Resolution the General Counsel, “Resolved that Major John Eustace be appointed adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the rank of Colonel.” This very bold, 10.75” x 8” well written document is in vivid heavy brown ink on fine laid period paper with the central watermark “R WILLIAMS.” There are some minor fold edge nicks and splits, archivally reinforced on the blank reverse and is whole and quite attractive. It reads, in full: “In Council Augusta 29th Aug.st 1781 - Resolved that Major John S Eustace be appointed adjutant General of the Militia of this State with the Rank of Colonel - Augusta October 20th 1781 - Order’d that his honor the Governor be requested to discharge Col. John Skey Eustace (appointed adjutant Gen’l of this Militia by this board the 29th august last) as there’s but One Brigade in the Field - Extract’s from the Minutes, Jon’n Clarke Clerk.” There is a docket on the blank reverse which reads; “Extracts from the Council Minutes respecting Col. Eustace’s appointment as Adjutant General.” This is this first such Revolutionary War Georgia Military Appointment we have offered. Exceedingly rare........................................................................... (3,000-4,000)

245 August 31, 1781, “AN ACT for Supplying the Continental Army with Ten Thousand Gallons of West-India RUM,” State of New-Hampshire, Choice Vey Fine. Evans 17253. Printed in Exeter, NH, by Zacharias Fowle, this is a four-page printed broadside on laid paper, 13.5” x 6”. This document is in extraordinary condition, with almost no chipping, foxing or staining to speak of. The document is an extremely rare Revolutionary War broadside detailing each town’s proportional share of rum, the minimum being 15 gallons, with most having to provide well over that. The print has remained bright and bold, and bottom has been signed in Print by John Langdon and Meshech Weare. As well, the bottom of the front page has been signed in brown ink manuscript with the name, “John Windell Timothy”. This broadside was most likely on its way to the town of Hillboro, as “Hillboro” has been handwritten in the upper right corner. One light fold is evident, along with a few age spots, but this hardly interferes with the crisp, bright text or excellent paper quality......................................... (4,000-5,000)

Major John S Eustace, Adjutant General, was an Officer in the Continental Line of the Georgia Brigade during the Revolutionary War, serving as a Lieutenant Colonel under Brigade General Lachlan McIntosh.

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John Langdon served as the first President pro tempore of the Senate, in addition to serving as Governor of New Hampshire. He is considered the most important New Hampshire politician of his era. Meshech Weare was the first governor of the state (when the office bore the title of “president”).

Revolutionary War Officers of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment 246 c. 1782 Manuscript Document Signed, “List of the Commissioned, and Staff Officers, in the 2d Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Comdt. Sprout,” Very Fine. A very clean and well written Manuscript Document, measuring 13.25” x 8.75” with an excellent, far above-average appearance and condition for its age. The columns listed show the date the officers were commissioned or appointed, their name, rank, and various remarks. The listing includes, Major Hugh Maxwell, who was noted as being “On Command at Stanford.” The earliest commission date of any of the officers was in 1775; the latest was in 1782. A unique and desirable Revolutionary War document, listing many Continental Army officers and “John Hart” as a Surgeon. A nice document for display, which deserves further research for the many potentially important and historic soldiers that are listed within................................................. (1,400-1,800) Hugh Maxwell was a Massachusetts Minuteman who joined Prescott’s Company after hearing about the Battle of Lexington. At Bunker Hill, he was injured when a musket ball passed through his right shoulder. Later, he was present at the siege of Boston and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Saratoga, and Monmouth. His company entered Valley Forge in December 1777 and left in June 1778. While not a major figure in the Revolutionary War, Maxwell certainly saw his share of action and we have the pleasure of offering several items that refer to him.

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Peter Colt Signed Pay Order for Connecticut Revolutionary War Veteran

Four Revolutionary War Continental Army Quartermaster Receipts

247 June 1, 1780, Revolutionary War, State of Connecticut Pay Order, For Military Service in the Continental Army, PassCo Graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated-65 Superior Paper Quality Rating. This original, pristine, partially printed, 4” x 8” Revolutionary War Pay Order is payable to Alexander Sopez “who hath served in the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army.” Cataloged by William Anderson as CT-18, this fiscal document is signed by Peter Colt, and guarantees payment by June 1, 1785. Of the 20,000 certificates issued under this act, only 1,900 were signed by Peter Colt. A wonderful Revolutionary War Fiscal Document in Mint Condition........................................................... (300-350)

249 1782-1785 Revolutionary War Period, Group of Four Revolutionary War, Continental Army, Quartermaster Manuscript Receipts. This original group of Manuscript Documents are Receipts for various Supplies Delivered to Nicholas Quackenbush, Assistant Deputy Quartermaster for the Continental Army. The largest, measures 5.5” x 9” and all are 1 page. 1. The first receipt dated 1782 at Albany “Certifies Ryer Schermerhorn has delivered four hundred Inch and half boards.” Document has been cancelled by removing Quackenbush’s signature. 2. The second document dated May 1783 at Albany is an order to pay Jacob Bogardus forty eight pounds, eleven shilling. Quackenbush’s signature has been ink cancelled. 3. The third receipt, dated 1783 is a pay order for Pallity Pars. The Quackenbush signature has also been cancelled with a heavy ink stroke. Mounting strip on verso. 4. The final document is dated 1785 is a pay receipt for Mr. Van Saptvoort. The document has been cancelled by removing Quackenbush’s signature. Overall Very Fine. At the junction between Albany and Montreal, Quackenbush was instrumental in obtaining supplies that were critical to the success of the Continental Army, especially at the defeat of Burgoyne at Saratoga.

1782 Revolutionary War Virginia Soldiers Land-Office Treasury Warrant

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Scarce 1783 Revolutionary War Preston Connecticut Order

248 c. 1782 Revolutionary War, Partially-Printed Document, Virginia Veterans Land Office Treasury Warrant, About Fine. This is an original Virginia Land Treasury Warrant, number 2077, from 1782 to a Moses Washburn. The document measures 8.5” wide x 6.5” high, Revolutionary War, Veterans Land Office Treasury Warrant It is “to the Principal Surveyor Of Any County Within The Commonwealth of Virginia This Shall Be Your Warrant to Survey and Lay Off in one or more surveys for Joseph Hastings... Samuel Beard his heirs or Assigns the quantity of One Hundred, due unto the said Joseph Hastings... Samuel Beard April 2 1782.” Also, noted on the margin, it assigns 200 acres survey for George Arnold (a confirmed Veteran of The Revolutionary war) and 400 acres for James Arnold. The back of this document is filled with information all handwritten seems to be partially a will also assigning land. It also lists the Name Moses Washburn on the back, also a confirmed Revolutionary War Veteran. A fantastic, historical document that includes some great genealogical and historical value. There is a single tear and a number of smaller edge splits which are mostly insignificant, the largest 1.5”. All the handwriting is clear, sharp and legible.................... (500-600)

250 February 24, 1783-Dated Revolutionary War. Manuscript Document. Town of Preston (Connecticut), Town Pay Order. Fine. This original Revolutionary War Document measures 7.75” x 4.5” and reads, in part: “Mr. Ephraim Herrick Treasurer for the Town,... Sir please to pay Mr. John Coit Four Pounds Thirteen Shillings … in Silver Money out of this Towns money it being for money advanced for one of this towns Soldiers in the year 1781.” It is dated at Preston, Feb. 24, 1783, and is Signed by four Preston Town Selectmen authorizing this payment and also notated on the blank reverse. Manuscript X cancellation at right, folds and minor paper reinforcements at splits. A scarce “Town” order................ ....................................................................................... (250-300)

Revolutionary War Period Continental Army Receipt

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251 December 31, 1783-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Continental Army Receipt for Twenty Five Loads of Wood, Choice Very Fine. This original Revolutionary War era document concerning critical military supplies. It measures 8.5” x 4” being 1 page, well written on fine laid period paper. Document reads: “This to certify that Aron Marselis has furnished the New York State Battl’ Fort’d at Schenectady in the Months of November & December 1783 with Twenty Five loads of wood. Peter B Tearse Capt. Comd.” Folded with a couple of pinholes, overall bold and nice................................................................................. (175-250) Page 85

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American French & Indian - Revolutionary War Officer and Whiskey Rebellion Brigadier General

252 GENERAL FRANCIS GURNEY, (1738-1815). American French & Indian War Soldier under Israel Putnam, Revolutionary War Officer, Brigadier General during Whiskey Rebellion. August 20, 1784-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Fran.(cis) Gurney,” as Warden of The Port of Philadelphia, Sealed splits, Fine. This original port document is attesting that cargo on the Brig “Fame of Hispaniola” as been well stowed. It has, 1 page, measures 14” x 9” with some chipping at the top and edges, the upper right corner torn, some archival sealed fold splits on the blank reverse. Well printed on fine quality British Crown watermarked period laid paper. A rarely encountered signature, and on a very scarce printed Naval related document... (375-450)

British Officer Requests His Revolutionary War Service Pay

Ornate French “Demi-Brigade” Certificate of Service For A French American Revolutionary War Soldier

254 April 1793-Dated, Signed Manuscript Certificate of Service for a French Soldier who Served in the American Revolutionary War, Choice Very Fine. This is an original, highly desirable and impressive looking, French Demi-Brigade Certificate of Service of Captain Franeoil Desacy. This document measures 13” x 9” having 1 page, with an Impressed red wax Official Seal at upper left. Desacy began his career in 1766 as an infantry soldier in the 18th Regiment, and attained the rank of Corporal in 1774. This document indicates that the Corporal Desacy served in the American Campaign from March 1780 to April 1783. He achieved the rank of Captain by July 1793. The lower portion of the document is signed by over a dozen French officers. Records of French soldiers serving in the American Revolution are virtually nonexistent. This impotent historic record is extremely scarce and very well preserved. The first we have ever seen and offered...... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000) This is a Demi-Brigade document which was a military formation first used by the French Army during the French Revolutionary Wars. Napoleon ordered the various infantry organizations of the French Revolutionary infantry into a single unit. Each one was headed by a chef de brigade. The term “Demi-brigade” was chosen to avoid the reference of the term Regiment.

1774 Boston Political Sermon Denouncing the “Intolerable Acts”

253 May 29, 1789-dated, Autograph Letter requesting pension benefits from serving in New York (the Battle of Saratoga) in 1777, Choice Very Fine. This letter is written in brown ink on fine laid paper, measuring 12.5” x 8”, with a huge watermark of “Seated Britania”. Written to a colonel in the British army, who was claiming that he was to “pay the balance due from him to the Public into the hands of the Treasurer.” It seems that the officer, a Lt. Col. Mercer, had claimed his Staff pay and pension benefits from serving in New York in 1777; however, his story does not hold up under scrutiny as he did not have proof. There are two edge splits and minor chipping at the document’s left center. The manuscript is bright, bold and very legible. A full typewritten transcription printed on green rice paper is included. The original folds in the letter neatly divide the page into fourths, and the center crease has been repaired with some old clear yellowed tape, with the content of this letter being read with no trouble... (800-1,000) Page 86

255 “THANKSGIVING DISCOURSE,” A Discourse Preached by John Lathrop, December 15th 1774, Boston, MA, Very Fine. Revolutionary War era pamphlet, titled: “Being the day recommended By the Provincial Congress, To Be Observed in Thanksgiving to God for Blessings enjoyed; and humiliation on account of public Calamities,” 39 pages, 5.5” x 8.5”, self-wrappers, unstitched; browning and some foxing; uncut and mostly unopened. Front pages are loose. A political sermon denouncing the Intolerable Acts, including the Boston Port Bill. This copy with the usual ink corrections to the word “Provincial” on the title. Evans 13370; Adams, American Independence 121...................... (1,500-2,000)

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1775 Account of The Battles of Lexington and Concord

256 1775 Printed (1776 Dated) “North American’s Almanack” by Samuel Stearns, With a 12 Page Period Account of the Beginning of the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts, Choice Extremely Fine. The full title of this pristine almanac is: The North American’s Almanack, And Gentleman’s and Lady’s Diary, For the Year of our Lord Christ 1776.” This work was printed by I. Thomas in Worcester, B. Edes in Watertown, and S. & E. Hall in Cambridge, and bears the printed price of “6 Coppers.” A total of 16 pages are present (without cover wrapper), consisting of the usual monthly calendars, plus a two page history of the charters of the British colonies of Massachusetts and Connecticut. This history ends with a list of the Governors of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay and Connecticut, from the first settlements up to the time they surrendered their charters. In the top panel of each calendar page, where one usually finds poems, proverbs or prayers, there is narrative titled: “An Account of the Commencement of Hostilities between Great Britain and America, in the Province of Massachusetts Bay” written by Rev. William Gordon of Roxbury, MA. Gordon recounts the secret British march by night toward Lexington, which he himself witnessed. He followed the army, but arrived too late in Lexington to observe the battle. He then interviewed various people who were present, and assembled this account of what took place that day. The original size of this almanac was about 6.5” x 3.75” but in this case each page has been trimmed and professionally mounted on a larger page (10.75” x 7”), thereby preserving it. The original pages are in excellent condition, clean and bright, without tears or chipping. A typed transcription of Rev. Gordon’s account and the rest of the almanac accompanies this lot. This rare and historic almanac, containing first hand accounts of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, collected on that day and perhaps the following day, is an important record of the American Revolution..............................................................................................................................................................................(5,000-6,000)

War with the American Colonies in 1776 257 1776 Book: “OBSERVATIONS ON THE NATURE OF CIVIL LIBERTY, THE PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT, AND THE JUSTICE AND POLICY OF THE WAR WITH AMERICA...,” Seventh Edition, by Richard Price, London, England, Printed for T. Cadell, Very Fine. This historic, Revolutionary War Era book provides justification for waging war on the 13 colonies. Originally printed in February 1776, the book went through several editions, and attracted much heat and controversy. Lacking covers, but retaining the 1/2 calf spine, 8” x 5”, 134 pages. Howes P586; American Independence 224i. American Controversy 76-118c. According to Howes, at least 14 editions of Price’s work appeared in London in 1776. In addition to discussing the principles at issue in the war, Price includes an appendix that examines the economic impact of the American Revolution. Light, scattered foxing, but the pages are quite clean and legible. A hardbound, 3rd edition copy of this book sold for $1416 in EAHA’s August 26, 2006 Auction, Lot #183................ ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

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Act Restricting Trade Between The American Colonies And England And Her West Indies Possessions

Revolutionary War Era English “Annual Register or A View of the History, Politics and Literature For The Year 1777” 260 1777 Revolutionary War Era, English “Annual Register or A View of the History, Politics and Literature For The Year 1777,” Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, 1794, Fourth Edition, London, Very Fine. This original

258 1775-Dated, Book Revolutionary War Era (Acts of Parliament During 1774-1775), Including an act restricting trade and commerce of the American Colonies, Choice Extremely Fine. The “title” of this huge and fascinating book is: “Anno Regni Georgii III, Regis Magnae Britanniae, Franciae & Hiberniae, Decimo Quinto,” which simply means “The 15th Year of the Reign of George III, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.” Containing 1,096 pages, and measuring 12.5” x 8.25,” this book is printed (in English) on high quality paper, which has remained fresh and bright, without foxing or other damage. This book was rebound in 1833 in full calf with banded spine. The binding is tight and the cover, though scuffed and worn, is in great shape. Inside the front cover is the bookplate of P. Q. Donner. This is a collection of 26 Acts of Parliament, enacted during the 1774-1775 session — on the eve of the American Revolution. One act (Chapter 15), specifies that British troops in the American Colonies should be quartered in barracks, and if there was not enough room, then they were to be quartered in Inns, Almshouses, and uninhabited houses. The quartering of British troops in private homes in America was one of the grievances which led to the Revolutionary War. Another act (Chapter 18), is entitled: “An Act to restrain the Trade and Commerce of the Colonies of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina to Great Britain, Ireland and the British Islands in the West Indies, under certain Conditions and Limitations.” Another act (Chapter 10), places similar restrictions on Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Providence Plantation. The restriction of trade to the West Indies, which was extremely important to the economy of the American Colonies, was another grievance leading to the Revolutionary War........... (2,000-2,500)

Imprint “...Reasons of the Miscarriage of the Late Expedition Against the Enemy on Rhode-Island” 259 1777-Dated, Revolutionary War Rhode Island Imprint, “At the General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations….,” Attleborough, Printed by Solomon Southwick, Fine. This important, original Revolutionary War Rhode Island Imprint measures 12.5” x 8” and is 16 pages, of text. It is well printed, with the upper left corner somewhat chewed, including part of the original paper, with some very minor edge chips and in overall superior condition. These are the minutes of a meeting to discuss State business, attended by Governor Nicholas Cooke, Deputy-Governor William Bradford and other prominent Rhode Islanders. Some of the business has to do with the Revolutionary War, such as the committee established to “inquire into the Grounds and Reasons of the Miscarriage of the late Expedition against the Enemy on Rhode-Island” or a memo of “sundry Articles of Clothing wanted for the Soldiers in Col. Greene’s and Col. Angell’s Battalions.” Some period notes are penned at the top which include, “persons having money in their hands for salt,” and “Town Council to appoint persons To Take Care of Soldiers families.” A rare, historic original Revolutionary War era imprint........................................................ (1,500-2,000) Page 88

5.25” x 8.5” Revolutionary War era “Annual Register” resided within the Royal Marine Library at Chatham, England. The book is 216 years old having its original leather boards have moderate expected shelf wear, the front and back cover boards are detached. The spine leather has some tearing and cracking, though most of it remains and is otherwise fully intact. The inside front cover has “Royal Marine Library Chatham” inscribed. Pages are firmly bound together (string binding). Some mild foxing is found mainly on the first and last few pages. Periodically within the book some paragraphs were marked lightly in pencil and a few light notes in pencil were found. It provides us with England’s Views and Opinions of Occurrences during the Revolutionary War and so much more. From Antiquities to War with so much in between including an intriguing Natural History section this is an important documentation both to England and to The United States. A Royal Register it is detailed and as accurate as governments are. Within the comprehensive historical section of this register it begins with a Retrospective view of American Affairs in the Year 1776. Detailed accounts of Battles, Correspondence between the colonies and England including direct genuine correspondence between General Howe (the British General in the American Revolution) and Benjamin Franklin are extremely important. In addition to the Revolution, other important historical events of England with many references to America/North America and again the war as well are discussed. The Death of The King of Portugal and his successor, Prisoners, South American hostilities, Armaments in Spain, The Differences between Russia and the Porte, The “Petty War” in Crimea, King of Sweden, Treaty between France and Switzerland, a Chronicle by month (1777) of Important Events of The Crown, Appointments Granted, Bills passed (taxes and more) and ones opposed such as February 7th’s bill which Lord North presented to enable his majesty to secure and detain persons charged with or suspected of high treason in North America or on the Seas for Piracy, though this bill revised was later in Feb. passed. Noted Letters Received and Sent by the Crown are Reported, Religion discussed, Legal Issues, Trials Held, Deaths of the Year. Royal Incomes and Expenditures are reported. State Papers and Letters between those such as Horatio Gates and Gen. Burgoyne. The American Oath of Allegiance in congress October 21, 1776 is stated and the Proclamation by his Excellency George Washington, Esq, General and Commander in Chief of all the Forces of the United States of America and The Articles of Convention Articles between Gen.’s Burgoyne and Gates are noted........................................................... (275-375)

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1781 First Edition Of “REVOLUTION DE L’AMERIQUE” 261 1781 First Edition Book entitled “REVOLUTION DE L’AMERIQUE,” by Abbé Raynal, Printed by Chez Lockier Davis, Holborn, London, Fine. This important 18th century treatise was a highly informative work which contains an historical essay on the American Revolution. This is one of a few editions issued the first year 1781, some with, most without the frontispiece. The text is printed in French. Volume numbers 171-pages with separate [16-page] preliminaries; and measures approximately 8.75” tall x 5.5” wide x .75” thick. This rare book remains in quite good overall condition with typical issues of age. Raynal urged the Americans to found their liberty on constitutionalism, union, freedom of conscience, and the education of the people. The cover is well worn, spine tips chipped, spine cocked, page edges uncut, scattered light foxing, occasional minor damp staining, page edges uncut [as issued], and is generally clean internally. All in all, this desirable treatise remains very presentable....... (500-600)

1775 to 1781 Revolutionary War Years “Acts of Assembly Province of Pennsylvania” With An Early Printed “Declaration of Independence” & “Articles of Confederation” & More...

“The Life of General ISRAEL PUTNAM” By Col. David Humphreys with BUNKER HILL and J. Trumbull’s Sketch

263 1818-Dated, First Edition, Book entitled, “An Essay on the The Life of General ISRAEL PUTNAM.” By Col. David Humphreys, Including a “Sketch of BUNKER HILL BATTLE, By R. Swett.” and a Image of Putnam by Jonathan Trumbull, Fine. This original, very rare book was written by the famous Revolutionary War Patriot and Author Army Col. David Humphreys in 1818. It is addressed to the president of the State Society of Cincinnati, Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth. This same society of American Revolutionary War military heroes that Geo. Washington helped start & was its president. This book is well written and full of historic anecdotes. This book is slightly aged overall with the original covers reattached and hinged with some old cloth by a prior owner. The frontis etching of Israel Putnam by the well known historic American artist Jonathan Trumbull is somewhat waterstained. A very scarce and historic, early period book on Putnam and the Battle of Bunker Hill................................................................................. (300-400)

Revolutionary War Claim Senate Report Bill Dated In 1856

262 1782-Dated, Acts of Assembly, Province of Pennsylvania for September 30, 1775 and September 29, 1781, Large Volume, entitled, “Acts of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Printed and sold by Francis Bailey, Market Street, Philadelphia, 1782, internally Choice Very Fine. This is one large volume, measuring 12.25 x 8.25”, containing the laws passed between September 30, 1775 and September 29, 1781, comprising the vast majority of the Revolutionary War period. The first section includes a complete printing of the “Declaration of Independence,” the Pennsylvania State Constitution and the “Articles of Confederation of the United States of America.” It includes many early Revolutionary War period laws regarding acts of treason, oaths of allegiance, punishments for counterfeiters, and the borrowing of five million Continental Dollars! There is also an act for the creation of the American Philosophical Society (of which Benjamin Franklin was its first president). There is an act providing a tax on the “importation of Negros and Mulattos after July 4th 1776.” This important, historic volume has its original leather board covers and the spine, which are worn and bumped, having a small 2.5” x 1.5” patch of the upper left front cover darkened and missing some of the surface leather in that spot. The interior is basically fresh, bright and clean, with some light expected toning and a few minor marginal stains. This is a wonderful and extremely historic, Revolutionary War record on Pennsylvania with many extremely essential American documents within. A wonderful volume in superior quality, being an important opportunity for collectors.... ................................................................................. (3,000-4,000)

264 February 21, 1856-Dated, Printed Senate Report S. 109, Settlement of Claims for Revolutionary War Veterans and their Families, Fine. This is an original Printed 4 page, 12.25” x 8”, (Washington), dated Feb. 21, 1856, being an official United States Senate Report, S. 109, concerning the settlement of claims for Revolutionary War Veterans, and their families. It reads, in very small part: “...to provide for the settlement of the claims of the officers of the Revolutionary army, and widows and orphan children of those who died in the service [they shall] receive the same pay as hospital physicians and surgeons all claims shall be paid to the officer, if alive, and if he is dead then to his children, or grand children.” Apparently, this was an actual working copy of this Senate Bill, as there are period ink annotations issued throughout the document. Some soiling and wear from use, mostly where folded for storage on the back page, otherwise it is well printed and very clear and readable. A rare, historic Revolutionary War and financial related document.................................................................. (1,000-1,200) Page 89

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“Bloody Butchery” Broadside Centennial Reprint

Authentic Revolutionary War Era Pikehead - Spontoon

267 c. 1770 Revolutionary War Era, Hand-Forged PikeheadSpontoon, Excavated Fine. This original American Revolutionary War Era polearm pikehead is Hand-Forged and is said to have been excavated in the Mohawk Valley of New York. It has a classic shape and design, of which similar examples are illustrated in George Neuman’s Revolutionary War era edged weapons reference book. This blade measures 13” long with a 2” wide blade and has a 1.5” wide end socket, where it would attach onto a pole. The end socket edge is slightly bent from use, overall this weapon has a full, original natural patina. An impressive item for any Revolutionary War collection or display............................................... (400-600)

Revolutionary War Era Polehead Pike of Hand-Forged Iron

265 c. 1876 Centennial Reprint of the “Bloody Butchery” Broadside from the Revolutionary War Battle at Lexington-Concord, Fine. This scarce reprint document measures 21” x 16” and has a dark waterstain along part of the left side. This 1876, historic reprint was made for the 100th anniversary of the April 19, 1775 battles at Lexington and Concord, in which American forces routed British regulars, effectively beginning the Revolutionary War. Printed on an earlier style of paper to mimic the real thing. Forty plain black coffins form the masthead; black borders of mourning surround contemporary accounts of the battles. Quite rare and the next best thing to owning a real one, which would be prohibitively expensive....................................................................... (600-800)

268 c. 1770 Revolutionary War Era, Trench Polehead Pike Spontoon, Hand-Forged Iron, with Socket End, Fine. This original Revolutionary War era, Polehead Pike was made from hand-forged iron and has a nice intact socket end for placement onto a pike/pole. It measures a very large 18.25” long and has expected light pitting and a natural russet-brown even patina. An impressive weapon that remains in nice condition, that would fit well into any Revolutionary War collection.................. (400-600)

Wooden Two-band Canteen

Revolutionary War Era English Silver Hilt Hunting Sword

269 c. 1775, Revolutionary War Canteen with handle, Choice Very Fine. The wooden canteen is 5.5” high with a diameter of 7.5”. The accompanying handle/stopper measures 3.25” in length . The canteen itself is constructed of wooden slates with two thick iron bands holding the piece together. The canteen was found in the Ramapo area in New York. The surface of the piece is well worn and shows heavy use. (2 items).................................. (800-1,000)

Museum Quality Revolutionary War Era Horn “Whistle” 266 c. 1760-80s Revolutionary War Era, English Silver Hilt Hunting Sword, London Hallmark, Very Fine. This original Revolutionary War era Georgian Sword is a true rarity. Overall, it is 24.5” long, the blade portion measuring 18.5” with the handle portion beautifully made, and has a pierced Crosspiece with Hallmark. The blade is quite rough, has pitting and signs of actual use, with a light to deep silver-gray patina. It also has a faint decoration including German writing. Solingen. The original, rich green stained Horn grip has some original expected surface wear and remains in excellent condition. There is a lovely and most elegant Silver Lion Face on Pommel, a small piece is broken off one part of the small silver guard at the base of the blade. This type of hunting sword was often carried as a side weapon throughout the French and Indian and Revolutionary War period. Weapons with a decorative design and silver hilt would often be carried by officers. A lovely looking weapon having a quality handle portion and a well used blade..... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500) Page 90

270 c. 1775 Revolutionary War Era, Whistle, made of Horn, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original Revolutionary War Era Whistle, 2.5” in length, made out of horn, that is very similar in style to several others we have offered over the years. This type of whistle was used for signaling and giving commands to troops. The whistle is whole, solid and complete with no sign of damage, with a nice natural patina and is in working condition. We have sold others, including a couple made out of pewter in the past, selling in the $250 to $400 range. This is a Museum quality Horn Whistle would be excellent in a display............... (300-350)

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Revolutionary War 1st Connecticut Regiment Marked Powder Horn

Superb Pennsylvania German 18th Century Ornately Decorated Hand Carved Colonial Era Wooden Canteen

271 c. 1770-80s Revolutionary War Era, Hand-Carved and Ornately Decorated, Wooden Canteen, Pennsylvania German Design, Choice Extremely Fine. This original Revolutionary War era canteen is a true rarity. It was said to have been found in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania the home of many unusual and rare Early American Antiques. This Museum Quality canteen measures 8-7/8” Length x 8-1/2” High x 3-1/8” Wide having a highly decorative dual opening handle at top. This Pennsylvania German made, wooden canteen is chip carved, with intricate Pennsylvania German (Dutch) motifs. There are large Tulip designs to the front and back, another to one end and a Distelfink (Bird-Finch) to the other end. The handle is beautifully designed to fit two fingers for carrying. The underside of the handle displays good wear. When viewed from the ends, the expected shrinkage of the wood can be seen along the wide iron bands, attesting to its age and originality. This period canteen been very well cared for with a beautiful, natural rich patina to the wood. Of course there is some expected shrinkage of the wood that resulted over the years in two splits measuring 5” and 4.5” long, to one side of this canteen. Once again, being an important sign of its authenticity. The iron bands are still tightly fixed to the canteen though and in no danger of coming loose. Overall, it is in wonderful condition, a truly superb Museum Quality Pennsylvania German Carved 18th Century Canteen....... ................................................................................. (1,800-2,400)

272 c. 1775 American Revolutionary War era, Pistol Powder Horn, Marked as from the 1st Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Line, Choice Very Fine. This very nice pistol powder horn was used during the Revolutionary War by a soldier in the 1st Connecticut Regiment & is so marked. Engraved into the wood end cap is crude engraved “1” (over) “C T” (followed by a small) “A”. The horn measures 5 3/16 tall with a 1 7/8” x 1 5/8” base, a dark tan color with a grove carved around the pouring spout. It is in very good condition without any cracks, splits or rot & shows a lot of ware from use. This powder horn came out of the famous James Dunn collection of New York & was bought in Ticonderoga New York in 1935. He found & bought Revolutionary War artifacts from the Lake Champlain area & the surrounding states and the collection had over 1,500 relics. It comes with a prior family letter & a certificate of authenticity issued by Richard Armstrong. (3 items)......................................................................... (550-650)

Superb Quality Complete 1780’s German Made Coin Scale 273 c. 1780 Revolutionary War Era. Coin Scale. Prussian (German) Manufacture. By ABRAHAM KRUSE, Schvvelm. Brass. Complete with Original Maker’s Label. Choice Near Mint. This rare Revolutionary War Era Coin Scale is simply the finest quality example we have offered. It is complete inclusive of its full working wooden case measuring 7.25” x 4” x 1.25” having all parts intact and fully functioning. The original black Printed Maker’s Label has a date of “178_” and is placed upon the central portion of the lids interior. Each small weight has a hand-Painted red notation for placement on the inside main case with additional information on the underside of the lid. The Paper Label is from its maker, ABRAHAM KRUSE, who was also by special appointment by the King of Prussia. The original weights have a perfect, natural and fully original patina with significant underlying traces of mint luster present, which is particularly visible when viewed under a strong light. The wooden case is in excellent condition showing only faint signs of use. This exceptional, museum quality Coin Scale is worthy of the finest of collections and would be perfect for display................................................................ (1,500-2,000)

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Rare General Sir Henry Clinton Porcelain Portrait Medallion

Revolutionary War British 16th Regiment Uniform Button

276 c. 1781, Revolutionary War, British Military 16th Foot Regiment, Uniform Cuff Button, Pewter, Without Shank, Fine. This rare 17 mm, Revolutionary War button was made circa 1781 for the British Military 16th Foot Regiment. The design of this button consists of the incuse numerals “16” surrounded by a beaded border. It is said to have Florida provenance, having been excavated near Pensacola in West Florida, though this unit also saw service throughout Northern America. Very rare, this is the first example of this unit’s button we have offered....... (300-400)

Wax Bust Profile of British Revolutionary War Lord Howe As Illustrated In “American Wax Portraits” by Ethel S. Bolton

274 c. 1777, Revolutionary War, General Sir Henry Clinton, Porcelain and Tin Portrait Medallion, Rare, Choice Extremely Fine. This stunning, oval portrait medallion of Sir Henry Clinton, features a brown, transfer print, half length image of Clinton in uniform, wearing a gorget, with “Gen. Clinton” in a banner below. Measuring 3” x 2.25” this piece, undoubtedly made somewhere in England, is unsigned and enclosed in a simple tin frame. There are some hairline cracks in the porcelain, most of which do not go through to the other side. Otherwise this medallion is in excellent condition. A rare example of a medallion celebrating British heroes of the Revolutionary War........................................ (2,500-3,000)

Colonial Silver Spoon by Joseph Richardson, Jr.

277 c. 1800, Framed Hand-coloredWax Bust Profile of British Revolutionary War Lord Howe, English - American School, Choice Extremely Fine. This superb quality, highly impressive and colorful, 4” x 2” by sight, Hand-Painted Wax Bust profile of Lord Howe has the subject identified on the back. It is housed in an original period maple frame with loop at top for hanging on display...................................................................... (1,000-1,200)

18th Century Painting on Ivory of a British Officer 275 c. 1780, Colonial Silver Spoon by Joseph Richardson, Extremely Fine. 7.25” long, monogrammed “M.C.” and stamped twice on the back with the familiar “JR” hallmark. In numismatic circles, Richardson is best known for his work on the hand-engraved George Washington Indian Peace Medals. Used, but in good condition, nice and bright, with a faint patina. Extremely rare and desirable, directly connected to one of America’s greatest silversmiths....... .................................................................................... (800-1,000) Joseph, Jr. came from a long line of silversmiths. His father, Joseph, Sr. inherited his father’s silversmith shop in 1829 and became one of the leading silversmiths of Philadelphia. Joseph, Sr. set an example that his son was later to follow by helping organize in 1756 the Friendly Americans for Regaining and Preserving Peace with Indians and he presented jewelry to Indian leaders. Junior continued the tradition and was responsible for some of the 1793 and all of the 1795 Washington Indian Peace Medals - later, he became Assayer at the United States Mint. This circumstantial evidence indicates a close association with George Washington and David Rittenhouse, first Director of the U.S. Mint.

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278 c. 1780, Painting on Ivory of a British Military Officer, Choice Extremely Fine. 3.25” oval portrait is housed inside a lovely gilt frame, 6.5” x 5.75”. Exceptional portrait of red-coated officer with gold-colored buttons, piping and shoulder straps. The artist is unknown. The style and execution are excellent.... (800-1,000)

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Historic 1774 Map “A PLAN of the TOWN of BOSTON”

279 April 1774, Engraved Print entitled, “A PLAN of the TOWN of BOSTON,” by “J. Lodge, Sculp.,” London Magazine, Choice Very Fine or better. This original, historic pre-Revolutionary War map measures 10.25” x 8.25” and is well printed in black on period laid paper for the April 1774 issue of London Magazine. The cartouche at middle-right states, “A Chart of the Coast of New England, from Beverly to Scituate Harbour, including the Ports of BOSTON and SALEM.” This famous London magazine produced maps to familiarize its readers with the geography of important cities in the upstart American colonies. On February 9, 1775, the British Parliament would declare Massachusetts to be in a state of rebellion. Light folds and otherwise, this impressive map is very clean and attractive, being ready for framing and display............. ................................................................................. (2,000-2,500)

“The Landing of English Troops in New York”

280 c. 1777, Vue d’Optique, “Debarquement des Troupes Angloises a Nouvelle New York,” Choice Very Fine. Image size 9.25” x 14.75”, full sheet size 13.25” x 18.75”. Nearly identical in many respects, to the example we sold for $5,750 as Lot #500 in our March 1997, sale. This example shows the exact same image, flipped over. Beautifully hand-colored, on early heavy laid paper. An optical engraving of the landing of the British troops at New York. Engraved by J. Chereau, Paris. Reversed title in French along top margin, captioned again in French at the bottom. The image shows warships by the docks, soldiers landing, and a Revolutionary War, Colonial period view of part of the city. Only a handful of “vues” of America were produced compared with a plethora of European scenes. Although meant to depict an important historical event from the American Revolutionary War, the view of New York is quite fantastical. Nevertheless, this is a rare and wonderfully significant image of British troops invading New York, so often seen reproduced in history books on the period...... (1,600-1,800)

Original 1783 Published Engraving of “Silas Deane Esqr.”

281 May 15, 1783-dated Publishing Date, Engraving entitled “Silas Deane Esqr. - Commissioner from Congress in France,” Choice Extremely Fine. This quality engraving is printed in reddish-brown on laid paper measuring 4.5” x 4” and framed in a simple black painted wooden frame to 7” x 5.5” with a central bust portrait of Deane facing to the right. Rare and in superb, original condition..................................................................... (800-1,000) Silas Deane was the first U.S. diplomat sent abroad in 1776, who helped secure much-needed French aid for the American Revolutionary cause. He signed the treaties of Commerce and Aliance with France, on Feb. 6, 1778, that he and two other commissioners, Arthur Lee and Benjamin Franklin, had negotiated.

The Late “Major John Andre” and Prints of Revolutionary War Figures

282 1784-1858, “MAJOR JOHN ANDRE”, “THOMAS PAINE”, and Others, Lot of 5 Prints of Revolutionary War Figures, Fine-Very Fine. 15” x 9.25” uncolored print on laid paper, excellent full original margins with light toning, of Major John Andre, the British officer who was hanged for his part in helping to plot the capture of West Point with Benedict Arnold. Engraved by Cook for “Raymond’s History of England”; repaired with paper reinforcements on the back. The caption below the title reads: “Late Adjutant General to the British Army in North America.” A scarce print! Also included is a 6” x 4.5” uncolored print of Thomas Paine by Romney, mounted to a 10” x 6.75” art board, facsimile signature beneath the portrait. In addition, prints of Rufus B. Bullock (Reconstruction governor of Georgia) and J.A. McDougall, which both exhibit slight foxing. Finally a print of Rufus King (signer of the Declaration of Independence) has some minor dampstaining. Lot sold “as is.” (5 prints).......... (400-500)

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Photograph of The Last Surviving Revolutionary War Veteran

George Washington Related “General Washington Late President of the United States”

283 1868-Dated. Carte de Visite Photograph of Daniel Frederick Bakeman, the Last Surviving Veteran of the American Revolutionary War, housed in its original walnut frame, Choice Extremely Fine. This original, exceptional quality, CDV with Photo has dimensions of 2.5” x 4” with its original period frame, having dimensions of 6.75” x 5” with decorative milk-glass beads at each corner. Mr. Bakeman entered the service when he was about seventeen years of age and served as a Private during the last four years of the Revolutionary War under Captain Van Arnum and Colonel Willett in the New York Troops. In 1869 Daniel Bakeman died, appropriately, in Freedom, New York, at the age of 110. A very rare and highly popular historic image in about as nice of quality as one would ever hope to locate........ (800-1,000)

1775-1875 Bunker Hill Centennia “MCMA” Boston Ribbon

284 June 17th, 1875-Dated, 1775-1875 Bunker Hill Centennial, M.C.M.A. (Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association), Boston White Silk Ribbon, Choice About Extremely Fine. This original, very rare Commemorative item is Printed in black on an off-white Silk Ribbon, Commemorating the 100-year Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The ribbon is in excellent condition with a just a few horizontal creases. Dated “June 17th, 1875,” this ribbon was issued by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanics Association (MCMA), est. 1795 in Boston by Paul Revere and others. This organization was organized for promoting the mechanical arts and extending the practice of benevolence. The MCMA logo was “Be Just and Fear Not” and is printed on the ribbon showing the importance of man with a hammer in hand. The group was essentially a craftsman guild, looking out for the trades.............................................................................. (250-300) Page 94

285 March 21, 1801 Publishing Date, Reverse Painting on Glass of George Washington, “General Washington - Late President of the United States of America,” with “London: Published March 21, 1801, by Haines & Son, No. 19, Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane.,” Very Fine. This original, classic Portrait of George Washington measures 14” x 10” (by sight). It is nicely framed, housed within a decorative modern wooden frame to 16.75”x 12.75” and ready for hanging on display. “London: Published March 21, 1801, by Haines & Son, No. 19, Rolls Buildings, Fetter Lane.” is printed in a much smaller type size along the bottom. Washington is exquisitely painted in warm earth tones, subtle grays, whites and tans. He is attired is a ruffled shirt and high collar black coat of the era. It is original, hand-painted on its early period glass having the proper scattered internal bubbles, including one located just under his right eye, and other characteristics correct to the 1800 era. A fine 4” crack in the glass at the upper right corner has been expertly repaired, not affecting or anywhere near the important central image of Washington. There is some overall expected discoloration and yellowing, attesting to its originality and age. A historic and decorative period piece that any serious collector or institution would be pleased to include within their collection. ................................................................................. (2,000-3,000)

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Outstanding Hand-Painted Portrait of General George Washington

Colorful Pennsylvania-German School Reverse Painting on Glass of “Gen. Wasschington”

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286 c. 1820-30, Miniature Hand-painted, Oval Portrait of General George Washington, apparently on thin Ivory, Choice Extremely Fine. This is a magnificent quality, beautiful Miniature Hand-painted, oval Portrait of General George Washington, unsigned, apparently on thin Ivory, having vibrant colors and outstanding details, painted in a very fine technique. It is set in small oval display, within a thin brass frame, under beveled glass, measuring 2.5” x 2” (by sight), handsomely and professionally double matted and framed to 9.25”x 9”. It is surrounded by a 1/2 inch decorative carved bone outer frame that is completely surrounded with star pointed teeth to highlight the overall design and central figure. This is a “Head and shoulders” 3/4 pose, with George Washington wearing his fancy Military, dress uniform. The portrait painting itself has a superb appearance and a high degree of detail, right down to the five o’clock shadow on Washington’s chin........................................................................... (4,500-6,500)

288 c. 1820, Reverse Painting on Glass of General George Washington, Wearing His Society of Cincinnatus Medal, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, bright and colorful Hand-painted, Reverse Painting on Glass, measuring 9.75” x 7.25” of a half-length Portrait of General George Washington in his full Revolutionary War Era military uniform, and wearing his Society of Cincinnatus Medal. The uniform consisting of a bold blue tunic with a vivid red collar and lapels, seated in a chair, having his famous sword tucked under his right arm. This painting also has some brilliant, glittering gilt highlights to Washington’s shoulder epilets. It is still housed in its original, period wooden frame. Based on other examples we have encountered, this painting is thought to be of the Pennsylvania-German School. This Portrait of George Washington is unsigned and undated, the subject being wonderfully identified below as, “Gen. Wasschington” (sic). The Germanic spelling of Washington’s name suggests this painting was produced in that heavily German community. Overall, it is in truly pleasing condition with some typical minor scattered pigment loss on his right arm and lapel, which does not detract much from the excellent eye appeal. A wonderful early piece, certainly made for Patriotic display in an early American home, of America’s first President as he would have appeared during the Revolutionary War........................................................................... (3,500-4,000)

Ornate George Washington Hand-Painted Silhouette In Its Original Period Wooden Frame 287 c. 1820, George Washington Hand-Painted Silhouette on Glass, housed in its Original Frame, Choice Extremely Fine. This beautiful framed rendition of George Washington measures 6.375” x 7.625” framed, with a very well accomplished. The highly attractive gold and black painted George Washington portrait silhouette is painted in reverse, on the underside of the original, early clear glass. The name “WASHINGTON” is neatly lettered in gold across base of the bust. It is in excellent condition, ready to display, with appealing period appearance. It is of museum quality...................................................................... (1,000-1,200)

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Impressive “Proof” Portrait of George Washington

“George Washington, First President of the United States”

289 c. 1825, Printed Portrait of George Washington Proof Impression: “THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US,” Extremely Fine. This bold black 2.25” x 1.5” image is printed on a large 12” x 9.5” heavy paper sheet. The caption below the image reads, “THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON INSPIRES US”. This impressive, deep proof impression is very similar to the portrait by Gilbert Stuart, found on the one dollar bill. Minor tone specks found around wide margins. This stipple engraving by an unknown artist and formerly belonged to an American collection of “President George Washington” pictures, which was appraised as one of the largest and most distinguished sets of Washingtonia, as so noted in pencil on the blank reverse..................... (600-800)

1832 Silk Broadside “Washington’s Farewell Address”

290 1832, Silk Broadside Printing of Washington’s Farewell Address, Very Good. This original, historic silk printed broadside measures 21” x 16.5,” and is mounted to an old card backing and framed behind glass in a slightly larger wooden frame. This is the first silk version we’ve seen or handled of this important broadside address, in which Washington bade farewell to his fellow-citizens in 1796. Printed in 1832 in black ink on cream-colored silk, which is toned overall; a light dampstain running 9.5” down the left margin does not affect legibility. There are some splits along the folds; one 7.5” horizon split affects several words, and a small area of silk loss at center affects a few words. Also, a few faded spots are noted. Still, the appearance of this piece is impressive and would make a fabulous display piece of great historical import. Not recorded or listed in the comprehensive “Threads of History.”.................... ................................................................................. (3,000-4,000) Page 96

291 c. 1850s, Engraving by F. Michelin, NY, Choice Very Fine. This 11” x 8.75” engraving features a border expanding the overall size to 17” x 13.5”. Washington’s black jacket and snow-white shirt and hair are vividly backed by a wine-colored drapery with a gold cord, a green cover on the small table in front of him, and the gold-toned hilt of the sword across his arm. His cheeks and lips are slightly tinted pink. Printing in the border under the image reads: “George Washington, / First President of the United States.” A tape-repaired tear in the upper left selvage does not reach the image. Minor tone spots and blemishes in the selvage do not affect the image. A nice portrait, ready for framing............... (400-500)

292 1856 Print: “G. Washington,” Engraved by G.R. Hall, NY, Very Fine. Uncolored steel engraving, 10” x 6.75” including caption at bottom with facsimile signature: “G Washington / From original portrait by Pine in the possession of J. Carson Brevoort, Esqr. Painted by A. Chappel. Featuring an oval portrait of Washington in uniform, with a large flag as a backdrop, a heraldic eagle and militaria beneath the portrait. General foxing and toning to sheet, but very nice aged character overall.............................. (250-350)

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“Apotheosis” Of George Washington After Samuel Moore

“Washington and His Family” Proof Impression by Sartain

294 1864, “WASHINGTON AND HIS FAMILY,” Large Version Special Proof Print, Engraved by William Sartain, Philadelphia, PA, Very Fine. This uncolored Proof of the Washington family portrait is after a painting by “G. Schussele.” It measures 18” x 23.75” (image) and framed under glass to 25” x 32.” Printed by Irwin & Sartain, marked “PROOF” in lower righthand corner. Browned overall, with minor dampstaining in margins. A beautifully executed Proof print, featuring Washington’s family, including a depiction of a map of the District of Columbia!............ (550-650)

Plate Proof Trial of Print After Charles Willson Peale’s Painting of Washington

293 c. 1830 Print: Allegorical “Apotheosis” of Washington, Lithographed by H. Weishaupt after a Painting by Samuel Moore, and Stamped by J.M. Herman, Choice Extremely Fine. This magnificent looking, uncolored lithographic print measures 23” x 17.75” plus caption and margins, and attached to a mat overleaf to 32” x 26.” This large, imposing historic print is fashioned after a painting by Samuel Moore, in which a robed, bare-chested George Washington is lifted to the heavens by a circle of robed maidens (the “virtues”) and an angel, while down below the clouds mourners gather around Washington’s tomb. The mourners include “the Widow COLUMBIA”—standing at a throne with arms spread—and sixteen women representing the “ORPHAN STATES” (the number of states in the Union at the time of Washington’s death). Below the printed image is a flowery 18-line caption, in part: “When the FIRST in Council, the FIRST in the Field, and the FIRST in the hearts of his fellow Citizens, the FATHER of his Country, the ILLUSTRIOUS WASHINGTON, left this earthly mansion attended by those VIRTUES which were the inmates of his Soul in his terrestrial Pilgrimage and borne on the arms of FAITH and LOVE, he winged his flight to the footstool of boundless Mercy to join the Hallelujahs of the Trust and over Blessed IMMORTALS... A more peculiar ray of his GLORY brightens the widowed COLUMBIA, who looks up to him as the rock of her consolation, taking an eternal farewell of his mortal essence, but whose glory beams on her forever. Rays of Comfort illuminate the countenance and cheer the bosoms of the ORPHAN STATES, dissolving in sorrow at his TOMB, and lamenting the departure of their adored FRIEND, BENEFACTOR, and PROTECTOR.” A fabulous, enthralling image, evenly toned, with small edge splits repaired on the back, not affecting the imagery. Not listed in Hart...................................................................... (2,500-3,000)

295 c. 1890, Plate Proof Trial of Print After Charles Willson Peale’s Painting of Washington, Choice Extremely Fine. 9” x 5.75” image on a 15.75” x 12” sheet of paper. Lightly toned in margins. Below the image is a list of 20 subscribers for this plate, and “No. 20” written in pencil just below..................................... (600-800)

Superb “Colonel George Washington” Proof

296 May 1, 1895, Colonel George Washington Plate Proof Print Impression, Published by Dodd, Dead, & Co., New York, Choice Mint. This original large format deep Plate Proof impression measures 15” x 11.75” and is framed to 25.75” x 21.5” within black painted wood under glass. This early mezzotint portrait of George Washington is inscribe on the bottom: “Colonel George Washington of the First Virginia Regiment 1755-1759. From a painting by Charles Wilson Peale, Done at Mount Vernon 1772. Presented to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania by W. Charles S. Ogden. Engraved by Max Rosenthal.” Original frame and back wood panels having some slight exterior wear on the corners and edges of the frame. A truly gorgeous and very impressive scarce print............................................................................. (800-1,000) Page 97

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Two Plate Proof Trial Prints of a “Pencil Sketch of General Washington From Life Taken By Chas. Willson Peale 1787

297 1898, Plate Proof, George Washington Etching, by Albert Rosenthal, Second State and Final Cancelled State, Matched Set of 2, Extremely Fine. 1. Plate Proof size 8” x 5.25” on a sheet with an overall size of 16.5” x 11.5.” A pencil notation lists this as “No. 11.” Extremely Rare, as only 25 sets of three states were made, thus the total theoretical population is 75 plates, of which we suspect many have been lost over time. Certainly, this is the first we’ve seen. A complete list of subscribers appears at the bottom of the plate. Apart from some light tone at the outer sheet edge, this is a most impressive display piece. This is the second state of the plate. 2. Plate Proof Trial of a “Pencil Sketch of General Washington— from life taken by Chas. Willson Peale 1787”, 8” x 5.25”. The names of 25 subscribers are printed at the lower edge of the central plate image of George Washington; under these, “No. 11” is written in pencil. Plate Cancel marks placed across the plate indicate end of edition. (2 Plate Proofs)........................................................ (2,000-2,500)

George Washington Print Based On The Saint-Memin’s 1800 Engraving

1794 Official Print Act of the United States Third Congress

299 May 9, 1794-Dated, Official Congressional Printed Broadside pertaining to the Raising of Artillerists and Engineers, as Ordered by President George Washington, in Continuation of The Embargo Act, Choice Crisp Near Mint. This original official Broadside is pertaining to the raising of artillerists and engineers, as ordered by President George Washington, May 9, 1794. It reads, in part: “THIRD CONGRESS of the UNITED STATES: At the First Session held at the City of Philadelphia the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three. An ACT providing for the Raising and Organizing a Corps of Artillerists and Engineers that the number of seven hundred and sixty four shall be engaged for the term of three years by voluntary enlistments that the aforesaid commissioned and non-commissioned officers shall be incorporated with the corps of artillery now in service of the United States and that the entire number shall be nine hundred and ninety two that it be the duty of the Secretary of War, to provide the necessary books, instruments for the use of the said corps that the President of the United States shall cause the said corps to serve in the field, on the frontiers, or in the fortifications of the sea-coast”. This important and historic Act of Congress is Signed in Print at its conclusion by Frederick Muhlenberg, Speaker; John Adams, Vice-President and Approved by G. WASHINGTON, President of the United States.................................................. (1,200-1,600)

Reprint of the Original George Washington Bookplate

298 1899, Print by Max Rosenthal of a Laureated Washington, Extremely Fine. Die Sunk Proof on Card, 1899, 6.75” x 4.75”. Based on Saint-Memin’s 1800 engraving (See “George Washington: An American Icon,” by Wendy C. Wick, pages 144-145.) Scattered foxing to card, not affecting the plate. A list of 25 subscribers is printed below the image, and “No. 11” is written in pencil at the lower edge of the plate................................................... (550-650) Page 98

300 c. 1890s, Early Reprint Off Of The Original Engraved Plate, George Washington’s Bookplate, Crisp Mint. This striking of George Washington Bookplate has been printed on a card, and the entire item measures 5” x 3”. The design printed on the card is a shield with a crown and dove above it, and the Latin phrase, “EXITUS ACTA PROBAT” printed below. At the very bottom is the name “George Washington,” printed in beautiful script. The card is ever-so-lightly toned, and in excellent condition, with no chipping, foxing or blemishes to speak of..................... (250-300)

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George Deneale Friend & George Washington Pallbearer Revolutionary War Officer & Washington’s Lodge Mason

301 GEORGE DENEALE (1766-1818). Clerk of the Alexandria Common Council and Clerk of the U.S. Circuit Court for Alexandria, Virginia. He was also a Virginia Militia Officer and a Freemason, being the Grand Master of AlexandriaWashington Lodge, No. 22. January 15, 1797-Dated Post Revolutionary War Era, Manuscript Document Signed, “G(eorge) Deneale,” as County Clerk, Choice Fine or better. This Signed document is an official copy of and description of a land purchase from a Charles Alexander to John Bogne, sold in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has the copy signatures on back of second page by all of the parties involved, this record being attested to as “examined” by Deneale as auditor of the Alexander estate. It is 4 pages, written upon two large folio sized pages, measuring 12” x 18” with each page written on both sides. There is some minor paper loss in margin at bottom, overall a fine and scarce document. This is the very first autograph of George Deneale we have offered. The George Deneale Papers are housed as part of the Special Collections Research Center, at the Syracuse University Library, Syracuse, NY............................................................................... (800-1,000) GEORGE DENEALE, was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1766. He came to Alexandria, VA. to reside about the year 1790. On the extension of the jurisdiction of the United States over the town and county of Alexandria, as a portion of the District of Columbia, in 1801, Colonel Deneale was appointed the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for Alexandria County. Prior to 1800 he was Clerk of the Common Council of Alexandria. He was a very active and intelligent Mason. He was also present at the funeral Lodge held on the 16th of December, 1799, to make arrangements for the interment of General WASHINGTON, and had Command of the military at the funeral on the following Wednesday. He died in the summer of 1818, in the 52nd year of his age. George Deneale was also Lieutenant Colonel of the 106th regiment of Virginia militia..

c. 1790 Contemporary George Washington Portrait Hand-Painted Wooden Snuff Box

302 c. 1790. George Washington Portrait Snuff Box. Hand-Painted. Turned Burl Wood Round Box. Very Fine. This impressive, original period Snuff Box measures 3.75” in diameter and 1.5” deep in two sections. It has a very clear and well executed, neckup Portrait of George Washington, apparently at the time of his Presidency or the time period slightly after. Here, Washington is shown on the top lid in his fancy civilian coat and ruffled white shirt at center, with a gilt outer decorative border near the outer edge. The tone of the color is quite nice and the image and snuff box as a whole shows some light wear from actual use, including a few trivial rim chips to the unseen inside lids circular edge. This historic George Washington and political era snuff box is fully original and is highly desirable as a collectable....... (3,500-4,000)

Original “George Washington” Militia Hat Plate

303 c. 1820-1830, Original “George Washington” Brass Militia Hat Plate, Fine. Measures 4.5” x 1.75”, consisting of a thin sheet of brass, embossed with a small distinct oval bust of Washington amidst cannons, flags, leaves, and swirls. Medium brown in color, with lighter high points. A .5” patch of some minor surface corrosion on the lower left. This piece was originally to be attached to the front of a hat with two iron pins on either side (the pins have pretty much rusted away on the back). A very unusual George Washington related, interesting early American militia and military item........ ....................................................................................... (400-600)

Sandwich Glass Dish with George Washington’s Portrait 304 c. 1840, Sandwich Glass Dish, Clear, with George Washington Portrait, Choice Near Mint. This clear, 6” diameter, glass dish has a medallion profile of George Washington in the center, surrounded by his name, all within a double ring. Around this is a wreath of leaves and acorns, with a 5-point star at the top. The border of the dish is decorated with ornate swirls, and the edge has alternating round and pointed teeth. This dish was made by Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, which made similar pieces for the Presidential campaigns of 1840 and 1844. A few of the teeth have tiny chips, otherwise this piece is in excellent condition. The top surface of this dish is smooth, while the designs are all raised on the back side. A beautiful example of mid-1800’s glass artistry............................................................................ (350-450)

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Rare American Black Glass “George Washington” Plaque

War of 1812 Early American Writing Sample Poem & Sketch Book

305 c. 1840 Pressed Black Glass Plaque. Ornate Decorative Portrait of George Washington. Choice Near Mint. An outstanding 3.5” x 4.5”, nearly .5” thick solid black glass decorative plaque with a central high-relief bust of George Washington facing right, within a thick rectangular outer wreath border design. The back has four flat pedestals built into the mold, indicating to us that this was meant to lay flat on a table. In virtually perfect original condition for a piece of glass this large and of this age. An exceedingly rare piece of collectable Washingtonia........................... (1,000-1,500)

1889 Bronze Washington Inauguration Anniversary Hatchet

306 George Washington Inauguration Anniversary Commemorative Hatchet, Cast in Bronze, with Openwork Bust Portrait of Washington, Choice Very Fine. This is an authentic, very neat, large size 12” long cast bronze commemorative hatchet, made for wall mounting, having an openwork bust of Washington facing left in the blade portion. Along the length of the handle is the legend “Washington Inaugurated President Of The US - Apr. 30. 1789.” A scarce and popular display piece, recalling the chopping down of the cherry tree legend. This piece was probably made in 1889 for the centennial of Washington’s inauguration. These souvenir hatchets, in several variations, are known cast in bronze, iron and aluminum. A truly classic and wonderful George Washington Inauguration Anniversary Commemorative souvenir.... (300-400)

George Washington 1932 Bicentenary Memorial Plate Set

307 1932, Set of Eight Plates. George Washington Bicentenary Memorial Plates, by Crown Ducal, England, Red, Choice Extremely Fine. Set of Eight Different Red Transferware, 10.5” diameter, Porcelain Plates, by Crown Ducal, England. Image scenes included: “Washington and His Mother,” “Mount Vernon,” Washington and His Family,” Washington and Lafayette at Mount Vernon,” Birthplace of Washington at Wakefield VA,” “Surrender of Cornwallis, ”Washington Ancestral Home Sulgrave Manor Banbury,” and “John Adams proposing Washington for Commander-in-Chief of the American Army.” A well matched group with no problems. (8 plates)............................... (500-600) Page 100

308 c. 1808-1814, Manuscript Writing Sample and Keepsake Book, by William Thomas, (likely Philadelphia), About Fine. This this interesting 40 page, 7.75” x 6.5” workbook, Thomas practices his penmanship, records a few Poems, and various financial transactions. On the last page he sketches a nice full page American Tall ship with a 16-Star American Flag having a central Heraldic Eagle being located within the stars pattern. The front cover has the owner’s decorative printed label, “William Thomas” written within a laurel wreath, with the Printers legend at bottom reading, “Sold by Bennett & Walton, No. 31, Market Street” (likely Philadelphia). A nice period item with a great “Folk Art” styled ship.............................................................. (300-400)

War of 1812 Era “New Orleans Defence” Snuffbox

309 c. 1812, “New Orleans Defence” Snuffbox, Fine. 3.2” in diameter, wooden snuffbox with lacquered black paint and cover print. Printed image of the defense of New Orleans is darkened with age, but the colorful images are still discernible. Minor chipping and scuffing to the image and cover; moderate wear to snuffbox overall. Lower half has a paper label from a previous owner on its underneath portion. Overall a valuable collectible from the War of 1812 era............................................................... (1,000-1,500)

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Rare War of 1812 Era Printed Broadside

1812 Court Martial of “Major General Goodale”

310 180-, Printed Broadside, “Fulled Half Stockings,” Signed in Print by “Tench Coxe,” Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. This rare original Broadside measures 6.75” x 8” and remains nice and bright in appearance, with bold black printed typeset text printed on heavy laid paper that has a wonderful, American Heradic Eagle within. Perhaps in preparation for the upcoming hostilities against the British, Tench Coxe, the Purveyor of Public Supplies, prepared this form to advertise the nation’s need for stockings for American soldiers. It reads, in full: “Fulled Half Stockings, - OF Carded (not Combed) Wool, of any dyed color, or of the natural colors of the Sheep, are occasionally purchased for the Army. They should weigh three pounds and one half per dozen. Each half stocking should be twelve inches long in the leg, with a foot of a good size for soldiers, or for men used to labor. Proposals for the certain delivery of parcels of not less than 100 pairs in each parcel, at Philadelphia, on or before the first day of March next for cash, with the prices, will be received at this office, with a sample, per mail.”

This is an unissued remainder and only the the second we’ve offered, the last being in our June 7, 2003 Auction, Lot 379, graded Choice EF or better, selling for $1,650................................ (1,500-2,000)

War of 1812 Era Manuscript Poem Written Support for Commodore Bainbridge “THE AMERICAN EAGLE”

312 August 27th 1812, Manuscript Document Signed, “William (sic) Donnison, Adjutant General” and “N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to Major (sic) General, Very Fine. This historic document is 2 pages, measuring 7-9/16” x 12-5/8” being well written in clear, dark rich brown ink, on Period laid paper. While the document is slightly soiled and bears the expected light folds, it remains in pleasing noteworthy condition. There is only minor foxing, and the text is bright and bold. As well, the manuscript is legible and easy to read. The front page reads: “Head Quarters Boston Aug.(us)t 27.th 1812 - The General Court Martial appointed by the General Order of the 10th August current to be holden at Lalim on the 22d day of September next for the Trial of Major General Ebenezer Goodale is postponed to Monday the 28.th day of said September at ten oclock before noon. Then to the holden at the same place mentioned in the said order for the purpose aforesaid whereof all persons concerned will take notice & govern themselves accordingly. - By order of the Commander in Chief, W(illia)m Donnison, Adj. General.” There is an indexing or docketing notation, “General & Division Orders Aug 27. Sept 4 1812.” The reverse side reads: “Head Quarters Plymouth 4th. - Sept(embe)r 1812 - Division Orders - The Officers detailed for the Court Martial to meet at Lalim will be regularly notified of the postponement of the Courts to the 28th instant & govern themselves accordingly. - The Troops composing the 5th Division will meet this fall for review, inspection & discipline either by Regiments or Battalion of Regiments as the Commanding Officer of each Brigade shall order. - The Major General directs that a sorter naming each officer his rank & date of Commission be sent him also noting those officer’s commissions that are endorsed or originally called in the 10th Division. - By order of the Major Gen(era)l 5th Div, - N. Hayward, Aid de Camp to MG”.

The fact that an Adjutant General has taken the time to write this letter, proves that the postponement of Ebeneezer Goodale’s trial was something relatively significant. Although the content of the letter is brief, the historical implications are quite interesting....... ....................................................................................... (700-800)

War of 1812 Letter Mentions President James Madison

311 WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE, (1774-1833) noted American Naval Commodore, who sunk the British Frigate H.M.S. Java as Commander of U.S.S. Constitution, during the War of 1812. c. 1815, Handwritten Poem Signed, “Sarah W. Perry” of Newport, RI, 1 page, undated, 10” x 8,” Fine. Boldly penned in brown ink and easily legible. Some scattered tone where the paper was exposed after having been folded. Entitled “To the American Eagle,” this wonderful poem reads, in part: “Fly back to thine eyry, and gaze on the sky, From the shame on thy flag, in scorn turn thine eye - Fly back to thine eyry, and dwell with the sun, For dastards would tarnish what valour hath won. Go! forget when thy country, in danger’s dread night, First saw thee emerging to glory and light - When high o’er the wild rage of battle and Sea, Thou waved thy bold pinion unblenching and free...” This unique manuscript item is of great historical significance.... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500)

313 April 28, 1813-Dated, Autographed Letter, 3 pages, from Philadelphia, War of 1812 Content and the Administration of President James Madison, Fine. This original and interesting, War of 1812 content letter is about buying some books, then talks of business, blames the current war on the Administration of President James Madison and his associates. It mentions Samuel Johnson’s works and much more, being a quite detailed letter. This letter is folds into an integral stampless letter. It has a heavy red wax seal illustrated with man slaying a dragon. This letter is addressed to “Rev. Samuel Jarvis, of St. Michael’s Church Bloomingdale, Near New York.” It has manuscript postal rate of 12-1/2 Cents, and the stamped postal marks of Philadelphia. After speaking of clergy and other issues, he states, in part: “I have been waiting for peace - but, what can we have to do with peace, so long as our Country continues to groan under the stupid, wicked and destructive administration of Madison and his pertriferous myrmidons?...”... ....................................................................................... (400-500) Page 101

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War of 1812 Massachusetts Muster Roll

314 War of 1812 Massachusetts Muster Roll with Additional Printed Instructions from Adjutant General William Donnison. Partly-printed Muster Roll for Captain Alfred Harver’s Company of Foot, 1813, 22” x 9.25”, Fine. Listing about 40 men—Officers, Sergeants, Musicians, and men of rank and file, and noting who has muskets, bayonets, cartridge boxes, etc. This was a Massachusetts regiment. Printed instructions from Adjutant General William Donnison are on verso. On fine laid paper; some tattered edges and fold separations....................................................... (700-800)

Extremely Rare War of 1812 U.S. Army Recruitment Pamphlet And Signed In Print By James Monroe

Unique “War of 1812” Era Original Manuscript Poem

316 c. 1814, War of 1812 Period, Original Manuscript Poem, titled “Old England,” by Phineas Smith, About Fine. This historic, well written prose continues for a full 4 pages, which measure 12.25” x 7.5” having some overall scattered foxing and toning, the handwritten poem is easily read. Separated at some of the fold at left the laid paper pages are bound with a thin strip of true archival fiber tape. Although titled “Old England,” this poem is a definite mocking jab at the “Mother country,” as it includes a litany of famous American figures and their successes in fighting against the British from the Revolutionary War through the current War of 1812 period and perhaps to William Henry Harrison’s famous fight with the “Savages”. This poem starts out reading:

315 War of 1812, Printed Pamphlet Signed in print by James Monroe, entitled, “Letter From The Secretary of War, Transmitting A Statement Of The Men Who Have Been Recruited For The Army Of United States, During The Present War,” Very Fine. This important and historic War of 1812 document is dated November 10, 1814. It was printed by order of the United States Senate, by Roger Chew Weightman, at Washington City, measuring 13” x 8” and includes two large and impressive, fold-out charts. The title page is followed by a letter from James Monroe regarding a statement he is enclosing on “the number of men who have been recruited in the army of the United States, during the present year...” The statement which follows from John R. Bell, the inspector general begins, “The deranged state of the papers of this office, by the late removals...” referring to the burning of Washington by the British just over two months earlier. There are two fold-out documents that follow. One being a, “Return of the whole number of recruits enlisted... from February to September [1814],”18.25” x 22.5”, and the other being, “An estimate of the apportionment of eighty thousand militia amongst the several states and territories,” 13” x 15.75”. The pamphlet is slightly aged as expected, some light offset which does not affect its clarity and legibility. A remarkable, military report and insight into the Army recruitment during the War of 1812. The first we have seen.................................................................. (1,000-1,200) Page 102

“Old England forty years ago When we were young and slender She aimed at us a mortal blow But God was our Defender. Jehovah saw the horrid plan Great Washington he gave us His holiness inspired the man With power and skill to save us She sent her fleets and armies over To ravage hill and plunder Our heroes met them on the shore And beat them back with thunder...”

Lots more, including historic events, battles and name-dropping of the likes of Decatur, Perry, Breckenridge, Madison, Macombs, and others. An extremely important and certainly unique, ode to America’s second successful fight for freedom and independence from England........................................................... (2,000-3,000)

“Battle of New Orleans” Reported in an 1815 Newspaper

317 February 11, 1815, “Columbian Centinel,” Published by Benjamin Russell, Boston, MA, Fine. No. 3219, 4-column layout, 19.75” x 14”, 4 pages, some light text, closely cropped at bottom margin of front page, affecting a few words. Page 1 and page 2 headlines exclaim: “British Army repulsed before New-Orleans,” and, “Highly Important News. The American Army in Louisiana, Under General Jackson, have deserved well of their country!...” Page 2 contains the official report, detailed in a famous letter General Andrew Jackson sent to the Secretary of War regarding the events of the battle, and comparing the British losses with his own. Exceptional content!............................................ (350-450)

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War of 1812 Massachusetts Militia Granted Pay & Rations

Post-Revolutionary to Civil War 1787 Shay’s Rebellion Broadside “Proclamation” Pardon For Treason “Disqualification Act”

318 October 17-18, 1814-Dated, “An Act Establishing the Pay, Rations &c. of the Militia...”, Manuscript Document Signed, “Alden Bradford” as Secretary of the Massachusetts Commonwealth, “Timothy Bigelow” as Speaker of the House, “John Philips” President of the Senate and “Caleb Strong.” Choice Fine. This historic, original Manuscript two-page Document has minor edge splits, some toning, and tape reinforcements along the folds and corners. The document is written on an integral sheet, measuring 12.5” x 7.75” and it reads, in part: “Be it enacted... (Sec. 1) That the Militia while in actual service, shall be entitled to receive the same pay and rations as are now allowed to the regular troops of the United States, and the value of rations shall be considered at twenty cents each. Sec. 2. Be it further enacted. That each non-commissioned officer and private who shall arm and equip himself according to Law, and so keep himself armed and equiped while in actual service, shall be entitled to ... receive therefor, fifty cents per month. Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That each non-commissioned officer, musician and private soldier who shall furnish hinmself with a suitable military uniform and blanket... shall be entitled to receive monthly pay in addition to his stated pay as follows... Sergeants and musicians four dollars, - Corporals & privates three dollars and seventy five cents - and those who shall not so furnish themselves with uniform clothing, shall be allowed two dollars and fifty cents per month...”

Exceptional content!...................................................... (600-800)

1815 ANALECTIC MAGAZINE & NAVAL CHRONICLE

319 Dec. 1815, Sept. 1815, Nov. 1815-Dated War of 1812 Era, Lot of 3 Imprints, THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE AND NAVAL CHRONICLE, published in Philadelphia, About Very Fine. These Three Individual Issues are each in their original printed paper wraps. They show some wear and all three have light water staining to many of the pages. All three have uneven untrimmed pages and have at least 125 pages. They report upon world and local news events, plus Remarks and Character of Patrick Henry. There is a section on Captain James Biddle with news of the great naval battle between the American and French Frigates of war, before the War of 1812, commanded by Capt. Truxton. This was the first American engagement and first American victory as a nation for the United States Navy. Each issue has a copper plate engraved portrait of an American hero., James Biddle USN., Edward Malbone, and Charles Stewart., U.S.N. Includes improvements in ship building, listing of the British ships that sail our coast, official letters from the Secretary of the Navy. DETAILS OF THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, much on Banking and Currency, OUR NAVAL VICTORIES, the loss of the Frigate of War PHILADELPHIA, and much more. (3 imprints).. (300-400)

320 February 17, 1787Dated, Printed Broadside “Proclamation,” Commonwealth of Massachusetts, James Bowdoin, Esq. Governor, Announcing the Partial Pardons for Treason known as the “Disqualification Act,” Printed at Boston, by Adams & Nourse, Choice Very Fine. This is an original Printed copy of the official announcement to the public of an Act which brought closer a conclusion to “Shay’s Rebellion,” and it’s violence, insurrection, deaths and treason. Published by the General Court, of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on February 17, 1787. This Act was issued and publicly distributed. It was to be “Communicated to the people” (as so docketed on the blank reverse side), across Massachusetts just as quickly and as widely, as possible. The Disqualification Act passed on February 16th was part of the government’s attempt to deal with the thousands of citizens who had taken up arms against the state. The act pardoned any rank-and-file Regulator who came forward and paid nine pence to take an oath of loyalty to the state, before a town selectman. However, this pardon was conditional, as it did not apply to men identified as the leaders of the rebellion. Oath takers had to surrender their weapons and they were prohibited from running a tavern, teaching school, holding office or voting for three years. The Legislature’s recently-issued Disqualification Act would help people put the recent disorder and violence behind them. The Act allowed former insurgents to surrender without fear of arrest so long as they paid nine pence and took the oath of allegiance. The Act kept taverns and schools from becoming hotbeds of political intrigue by barring known insurgents from running taverns or teaching. The main text of this Broadside reads, in part: “A Proclamation. — Whereas by an Act passed the Sixteenth of February instant, entitled, “An Act describing the disqualification’s, to which persons shall be subjected, which have been, or may be guilty of Treason, or giving aid or support to the present Rebellion, and to whom a pardon may be extended.” the General Court have established and made known the conditions and disqualification’s, upon which pardon and indemnity to certain offenders, described in the said Act, shall be offered and given; and have authorized and empowered the Governour, in the name of the General Court, to promise to such offenders such conditional pardon and indemnity: I HAVE thought fit, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said Act, to issue this Proclamation, hereby promising pardon and indemnity to all offenders within the description aforesaid, who are citizens of this State; under such restrictions, conditions and disqualification’s, as are mentioned in the said Act: provided they comply with the terms and conditions thereof, on or before the twenty-first day of March next. Given at the Council Chamber in Boston, this Seventeenth Day of February, in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven, and in the Eleventh (y)ear of the Independence of the United States of AMERICA. - JAMES BOWDOIN.” This extremely rare, original Broadside was to send word of the promise of “pardon and indemnity” to the population, thus spreading the word. It is very well centered and printed, inked lighter in some areas than in others, all text being clear and readable. It has all four full outer margins and selvage, folded, with a slightly irregular edge at mid-right, likely as made. A remarkable, important historic document of one of the most famous popular insurrections in the earliest days of a young America, well prior to the Civil War. We have seen several Partially-Printed 1787 fiscal bonds for the finances of Massachusetts soldiers during Shay’s Rebellion, of smaller size and far less importance, bring about $4,000 at public auction. This Broadside “Proclamation” should be worth multiples of those items.

The first we have seen and offered, missing in virtually all private collections and institutions..................................... (6,000-10,000) Page 103

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1791 Official “Pennsylvania Senate” Payment Form

1792 French Revolutionists Call for the Marquis de LaFayette’s Arrest

321 April 13, 1791-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, “John Nicholson,” “Richard Peters,” and “John Donaldson,” Philadelphia (PA), Very Fine. This original, 6” x 8” Printed Document is dated in 1791, being an official Pay Order Form to Abraham Smith for his wages as a Senator of Pennsylvania. It is Signed by Richard Peters, John Nicholson and John Donaldson on its face and endorsed by the recipient, Abraham Smith on back. There are a few small pinholes and faults in the period laid paper and the lower right corner is chipped. Overall, this impressively designed document is both ornate and bold in appearance and is unusual with four full wide margins. A very nice, historic form.. ....................................................................................... (300-400)

1791 New Hampshire Journal of Proceedings of the Senate

322 1791-Dated, Official Imprint entitled, “A Journal of the Proceedings of the New Hampshire,” Choice Very Fine. This is the original printed document as issued by the New Hampshire Senate. Its topics cover the military, civil and political events of the day. Josiah Bartlett was President of the Senate at this time. This early historic piece is quite interesting 71 pages, 5” x 7” being in quite choice condition for this original edition. It is clean with its original paper covers................................................. (250-300)

323 (MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE). French Revolution “Lafayette Wanted” Broadside Circular reading: “COPIE - D’une Lettre relative a la desertion du General Lafayette, avec plusieurs de ses Officiers generaux.” Printed by C.L. DeBoubers on fine-laid, watermarked paper, August 22, 1792, Valenciennes, 9.5” x 7.25”, Very Fine. Written entirely in French during the fourth year of the French Revolution, this circular calls for the arrest of LaFayette! Toned and soiled sheet, with two tiny holes, not affecting the text, and a paper seal of a previous owner: “Collection Quarre-Reybourbon / Lille.” A partial translation of the first sentence reads: “The Trumpet & Officer of state-major sends by M. Dumourier, Commander-general of the Army of the North, carrying orders to release the Police chiefs of the National Assembly, ... & have them seize the above General Lafayette...” An extraordinary historical document from the French Revolution— reflecting the tumultuous, precarious political conditions—even the beloved General LaFayette was not above suspicion!............. .................................................................................... (800-1,200)

1793 “Genêt Affair” Official Documents 324 December 5, 1793, George Washington’s Original Report on the “Citizen Genêt Affair” with Jefferson’s Correspondence Relative to France and Great Britain, Printed by Childs and Swaine, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Very Fine. This 9” x 5.5”, 102 page pamphlet, disbound is titled “A Message Of The President of the United States to Congress Relative to France and Great Britain, Delivered December 5, 1793, With the Papers Therein Referred To. To Which Are Added The French Originals” describes the official account of the “Citizen Genêt Affair.” The papers are a collection of correspondence from Jefferson as Secretary of State and Edmond-Charles Genêt, also known as “Citizen Genêt,” who was the French ambassador to the United States during the French Revolution. Genêt was dispatched to the United States in order to gain support for France’s war against Great Britain and Spain. However his actions upon arrival endangered America’s neutrality in the conflict and he was ultimately unsuccessful. The pamphlet is missing its cover and suffers from edge chipping. The owner’s name, “James M. Hughes,” has been inked to the cover. An awesome piece of history in international relations during America’s early years.................................................... (500-600)

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Historic Original 1798 Early “U.S.S. Constitution” Receipt for “Cannisters for the Cannonade” of the United States Frigate Constitution

325 (American Naval History). August 3, 1798. Partially-Printed Document Signed, “Timothy Hall,” Receipt of “Henry Jackson, Naval Agent for the United States at Boston,” Massachusetts. Receipt of Same Tenor and Date. Issued to U.S.S. Constitution. Choice Extremely Fine. This original document being the “No. 3” receipt, Signed at bottom by James Scott. Printed on watermarked laid period paper, visible crown over circle visible at top. 5.5” x 7” with a left side vine design indent border, single line at base. This receipt form for 800 Cannisters (of shot) for the Cannonade (small cannon) This historic original document reads, in full: “Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, - Received of Henry Jackson, Naval Agent for the - United States, at Boston, One hundred Dolls in full for eight hundred Cannisters for the Cannonade of the Stores of the United States Frigate Constitution - for which I have Signed triplicate Receipts of the same tenor and date. - Timothy Hall” The Constitution was launched on October 21, 1797. We have handled six similar type documents regarding the USS Constitution; these were also on a similar printed form and all dated in 1798, being “Henry Jackson” receipts as the Naval Agent for the United States. These include; June 27, 1998, Lot 215, EF, selling for $3,710; November 16, 1999, Lots 12 and 13, graded EF, selling for $3,450 and $2,645; August 26, 2000, Lot 211, EF, selling for $4,600; November 14, 2000, Lot 294, VF, selling for $3,450 and June 11, 2005, Lot 68, VF, selling for $3,910. This is the first example we have encountered in the half decade since, and expect it to bring a similar, if not greater, competitive value. This current example being the most important and historically significant we have ever offered................................................... (8,000-10,000) The 44-gun Constitution was one of six “Ironsides” authorized by Congress in 1794. It was designed by Joshua Humphreys, built in Edmund Hartt’s shipyard at Boston, and launched on October 21, 1797. Old Ironside’s copper sheathing was made by Paul Revere. Its hull of hard oak timbers was bent into place, rather than steamed in the usual manner, making it an innovation in naval technology. The total cost for the frigate was $302,718.

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1796 Letter Discusses Tariff Wars with Britain by U.S. Congressman Benjamin Bourn

326 July 23, 1796, Letter by “B. Bourn”, describing various navigation treaties, including free navigation of the Mississippi, and mentions the tariff wars with Britain, Philadelphia, PA, Very Fine. This original Autograph Letter Signed by Benjamin Bourn, a Congressman from Rhode Island, measures 9.25” x 7.25”, and consists of two pages on fine-laid paper, plus integral mailing leaf. Addressed to “Welcome Arnold, Esq.,” it is historically important, and reads, in part: “I send you by this mail a statement relative to the appropriations for the year ’96. It will afford you a … accurate view of our financial affairs… We have no Chief Justice nor has any one been appointed to the place of Judge Blair vacant by his resignation. These vacancies will probably prevent much business being done at the approaching term… What provision have you made for an appearance in your case?” The letter also mentions the tariff wars with England, and negotiating various navigation treaties—including free navigation of the Mississippi River. Large, expressive signature by “B. Bourn”, with mounting remnants on the back of the mailing leaf, but otherwise quite nice........................................................................ (350-450)

Scarce 1799 United States to China Trade “$100,00 in Hard Dollars” Shipping Document with 10¢ Embossed Revenue Stamp Scott RM-189

327 August 3, 1799-Dated, Partially-Printed China Trade Shipping Document For “seventeen kegs of hard dollars containing One Hundred Thousand Dollars,” and Goods Sent From Providence, Rhode Island to Canton, China, Choice Extremely Fine. This scarce document is completed by hand and measures 7.5” x 4.75”. It has an Embossed Revenue Stamp from Rhode Island, 10¢ RM189 next to square vignette detailing an “S” intertwined with a ship and a man loading cargo that is sharp and very clear in detail. It reads, in part: “Master of the present Voyage, Christopher Bently and now riding in the Harbour of Providence in the State of Rhode Island and bound for Canton. To say, Forty two Boxes & seventeen kegs of hard dollars containing One Hundred Thousand Dollars belonging to the shippers…” The term “Hard Dollars” refers to United States Silver Dollars of the period, which are highly collected and valuable today. The paper is fresh and clean, the manuscript clearly written and easily readable in brown. Signed by Christ’ Bently at the bottom. A wonderful, historic China Trade document with a numismatic twist................................................................................ (350-400) Page 105

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“Message from the President of the United States...”

328 November 29, 1809, James Madison, “Message from the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Second Session of the Eleventh Congress.” Very Fine. This original First Edition of James Madison’s Printed, “Message from the President...” Washington, R.C. Weightman, 1809 is Bound with, “Documents Accompanying The Message of the President...” Weightman, 1809. Small 8vo, 88 pages, later 1/4 leather with marbled boards. Madison’s speech to Congress on various national matters, including the British attack on the USS Chesapeake and the United States’ problems with England and France as a result of being caught between the warring powers. Title page with archival repair to a 3/4” strip at top, age-browned, with a few minor interior stains, leather cracked at hinges and chipping from spine, overall a tight copy and otherwise quite nice. Very Scarce................................................. (350-400)

Death Of Massachusetts Governor JAMES SULLIVAN

329 (JAMES SULLIVAN) (1744–1808). Massachusetts Governor 1807–08. February 3, 1809-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, in an unknown hand, 1 page, 9.75” x 7.75” at Boston, Choice Extremely Fine. This original letter is written to Harrison Gray Otis as President of the Massachusetts Senate and Timothy Bigelow, as Speaker of the House, giving thanks to them for the well wishes of the legislature: It reads, in part: “The Resolve of the Legislature... has been made known to me through your most acceptable letter... I beg to render the assurance for the highest respect; & to express my fervent wishes, that if the hour of calamity should occur to you, such consolations may be experienced as you have so feelingly offered to others...”. This letter is in excellent condition being boldly written in deep brown on fine quality laid period paper that is fresh and clean. A wonderful contemporary letter.................................... (800-1,000) Page 106

Rare Original 1809 Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives Funeral Tribute To James Sullivan

330 (JAMES SULLIVAN) (1744–1808). Massachusetts Governor 1807–08. January 31, 1809-Dated, Official “True Copy” Manuscript Document Signed, “Wm Tudor - Secretary of the Commonwealth”, 3 pages plus docket on the 4th, back page, measuring 9.75” x 8”, (Boston) being a Joint Resolution of the Massachusetts Legislature, Choice Very Fine. It is further Secretarially Signed (apparently by William Tudor) by, H.(arrison) G.(ray) Otis, President, Timothy Bigelow, Speaker of the House of Representative, and “Approved” by, Levi Lincoln. This being the approved report of a joint Massachusetts House and Senate committee. This remarkable, historic original letter is beautifully written on clean laid period paper. It is written in rich brown ink and is easily readable, remaining in excellent condition. It reads, in full: “The Committee of both Houses who were directed to consider and report the proper mode of showing the respect of the Legislature to the memory of His Excellency James Sullivan Esquire, late Governor of this Commonwealth, ask leave to make the following Report, which is submitted. - Elijah Brigham Jr. Order — Commonwealth of Massachusetts Whereas it has pleased the Almighty Ruler of the Universe to remove from this life His Excellency James Sullivan Esquire late Governor of this Commonwealth: Resolved, that the members of the Legislature recognize with lively sensibility his Patriotism and his Talents - and in Testimony of their regret for the loss of him, their Chief Magistrate, will wear a black crape on the left arm the remainder of their present Session. And that the Hon[orable] the President of the Senate, and the Hon[orable] the Speaker of the House of Representatives address a respectful Letter to Mrs. Martha Sullivan, widow of the deceased in behalf of the Legislature, expressive of their sympathy with her and the bereaved Family; and that they enclose therein a copy of this Resolve. In Senate, Jan[uary] 30th, 1809 Read and unanimously accepted. - Sent down for Concurrence H. G. Otis President In the House of Representative Jan. 30th, 1809 Read & Concurred, Timothy Bigelow Speaker” Inside page: “ Jan[uary] 31st, 1809, Approved, Levi Lincoln Secretary’s Office Jan. 31st, 1809, True Copy, Attest, Wm. Tudor Secretary of the Commonwealth” The Docket on the blank last page reads: 1. Resolve of the Legislature concerning the late Governor. 2. Letter of President & Speaker. 3. Sketch of answer. -” This important Massachusetts document is of museum quality and would typically only be located in a major institutional collection. A key document of significance in the history of early, turn of the 19th century Massachusetts in its official Funeral Tribute to Ex: Governor James Sullivan......................................... (2,000-2,500)

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Andrew Jackson’s 1832 Nullification Proclamation On Silk

1818 Printed Broadsheet BRIGADE ORDERS 332 August 10, 1818, Printed Broadsheet BRIGADE ORDERS of the First Division Massachusetts Militia, Third Brigade, 18.5” x 11”. Extremely Fine. In preparation for a review, this Broadsheet, printed front and back, gives both general and specific instructions on how the brigade is to perform. The underlying philosophy is expressed in an early paragraph: “The basis of military strength is unity of action among great numbers. Every individual must know his own duty, and feel assured that command and obedience are understood by others, as they are by himself... If the individuals which compose a body of troops cannot preserve their proper positions, as to each other, while changing place, they could not even hope for success, and would soon present an unresisting mass to pursuers”. Apart from some expected, light folds, this piece is in remarkably fine condition. Signed in type on the back by Stephen Fairbanks, Brigade Major........ (400-500)

Scarce Mexican War Service Document

331 (December 10, 1832), Broadside Printed on Silk, “The Proclamation Of Andrew Jackson, President, To The People Of The United States,” “Printed by E. Conrad, City of New-York,” Choice Extremely Fine. Not listed in “Threads of History,” but similar to Item number 79, as found on page 82. This bold black on white silk printing of the text of President Andrew Jackson’s 1832 “nullification proclamation”, was delivered December 10, 1832. This wonderful broadside measures 28” x 20.5” with an ornate border framing the text, and is signed in print, “Andrew Jackson.” The text reads, in part: “...I consider, then, the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one State, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, inconsistent with every principle on which It was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed...” Jackson’s proclamation was written in response to an ordinance issued by a South Carolina convention that declared that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 “are unauthorized by the constitution of the United States, and violate the true meaning and intent thereof and are null, void, and no law, nor binding upon this State.” Generally in very nice overall condition, with some minor fold separations. There is a tiny bit of trivial water staining along the right edge and some offset ink transferred where this broadside was folded back onto itself. A Rare and historic American Silk Document that will look rather spectacular when properly framed for display. Exceedingly rare, of museum quality. (2,800-3,600) On December 10, 1832, President Andrew Jackson issued a proclamation to the people of South Carolina that disputed a states’ right to nullify a federal law. Jackson’s proclamation was written in response to an ordinance issued by a South Carolina convention that declared that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 “are unauthorized by the constitution of the United States, and violate the true meaning and intent thereof and are null, void, and no law, nor binding upon this State.” Led by John C. Calhoun, Jackson’s vice president at the time, the nullifiers felt that the tariff acts of 1828 and 1832 favored Northern-manufacturing interests at the expense of Southern farmers. After Jackson issued his proclamation, Congress passed the Force Act that authorized the use of military force against any state that resisted the tariff acts. In 1833, Henry Clay helped broker a compromise bill with Calhoun that slowly lowered tariffs over the next decade. The Compromise Tariff of 1833 was eventually accepted by South Carolina and ended the nullification crisis.

333 1840’s, Mexican War Service Declaration Certificate, unused, Choice Very Fine. Printed in black on white paper, this 4” x 7.5” document is headed simply “Declaration.” Its text, however, reveals that this certificate was to be used to record a soldier’s service during the Mexican War. The text reads: “The state of ..... County of .... On this ..... day of .... 184- .... before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared ...... who being sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical .... who was a ..... in company .... in the .... regiment of .... in actual service during the war with Mexico. That he, the said .... enlisted on the .... day of .... 184- to serve for .... and was discharged at ..... on the ..... day of .... 184- by reason of .....” Handwritten on the back is a notation (which may not be related to this document): “H. S. Summaries Ward. Vouchers in guardian’s a/c.”

Aside from light brown stains at the left and right ends, probably from old mounting, this unusual document is in excellent condition..... ....................................................................................... (500-600)

1845 Death Of President Andrew Jackson Broadside Print 334 June 16, 1845-Dated, Printed Broadside, Being the General Order Announcing the Death of former President Jackson, Choice Extremely Fine. This original Broadside announcing the death of former President Jackson is 1 page, measures 8” x 10” and was dated at Washington, June 16, 1845. It is issued and signed in type by George Bancroft, as the Acting Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy. Nicely presented and printed in black on fine quality period wove paper, having slight expected tone and some prior mounting remnants on the blank reverse. A nice, official United States issued item related to the death of President Andrew Jackson.......................................................... (800-1,000) Page 107

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Important Historic Content Letter As The United States Musters Volunteers For War With Mexico In 1846

335 May 28, 1846-Dated Mexican War Era, Autograph Letter Signed, by Adjutant General Roger Jones, to Brigadier General J. E. Wool, being his Retained Copy, regarding organizing troops for War with Mexico, “Not an hour should be lost…”, Extremely Fine. This very clean and exceptional three-page letter measuring 10” x 8” is the Official Retained Copy, forwarded to the Governor of Ohio on June 2 1846, from Adjutant General Roger Jones, as on the docket. It contains exacting details about mustering volunteers from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi, training them in the articles of war, and sending them to the “frontiers of Mexico.” Copies of these orders were presumably sent to the governors of the states involved. Written on clean, crisp paper, this wonderfully legible letter emphasizes the urgency and importance of properly outfitting and preparing volunteer troops, arming them not only with weapons but with knowledge about military tactics and rules of engagement while awaiting their marching orders, “....not an hour ought to be lost, by the volunteers, in acquiring a knowledge of Tactics and of all camp duties.” This historic letter, transcribed in full reads: “Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, May 28, 1846. - General — Pursuant to the instructions of the General in Chief, you are assigned to the duty of directing and superintending the inspection and Muster of the Volunteers called into the service of the United States from the States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi. It is expected that no time will be lost in organizing and equipping the volunteer force, for which purpose you will repair to the west without delay, see or correspond with the Governors of those states, and take such measures as you may, for the prompt execution of the important duty assigned. Officers of the Quartermaster’s and Commissary’s Departments will be ready to furnish all the requisite supplies at such points as have been designated, or you may find necessary to designate, in order to insure the prompt movement of the troops from the places of muster and inspection to the frontiers of Mexico.... Brigr. General J. E. Wool, U.S.A., Washington”

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1855 “Washington Light Infantry of Boston” Large Graphic Manuscript Militia Certificate of Appreciation

336 October 22, 1855-Dated, Ornate Manuscript Broadside Certificate of Appreciation, headed: “Resolutions from the Glover Light Guards of the Washington Light Infantry” (of Boston, Massachusetts), Choice Fine. This is an original, highly impressive, Hand-scribed and written, large Broadside Certificate, measuring 18.5” x 14.5” being a Resolution by the Glover Light Guards of Marblehead, Massachusetts thanking the Washington Light Infantry of Boston for their hospitality and kindness during a Glover Light Guards’ visit to Boston. This certificate mentions by name three past officers of the Washington Light Infantry, including; Flagg, Upton and Allen, and also Col. Cassel of Somerville, who was apparently the commander in 1855. Signing this certificate are the committee members of the Glover Light Guards, listed as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Lieutenants, F. Boardman, H. Osborn, W. Bowles, and B. Pitman. At the beginning of the Civil War, Francis Boardman was the Captain of the Glover Light Guards Company H. The Glover Light Guards was organized in 1852 as a unit of the 8th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. The Washington Light Infantry of Boston was one of several militia units of that name. The first, and best known of these units was the original that was organized in Charleston, South Carolina in 1807. This impressive Certificate is written with lovely 19th century calligraphy on a heavy wove paper, marked in the upper left corner with an embossed seal inscribed “Bristol Drawing Board.” This document is complete and undamaged, having some expected light tone and foxing mostly seen around the outer marginal edges and some light brown humidity tone at the left side bottom corner. The edges have been reinforced with masking tape as an earlier form of protection and reinforcement. A truly historic “Thank You Broadside Certificate” meant to be placed upon display, from one Militia Unit to another. This Certificate is certainly Unique........ ................................................................................. (1,400-1,800)

Officers and Students of Harvard University 1858 to 1859 337 1858-Dated, Imprint, “A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Harvard University for the Academical Year 1858-59, First Term,” published by John Bartlett, Choice Extremely Fine. This original booklet measures 7.75” x 4.75” and has 96 pages, of special interest is the listing of names of Officers of Instruction and Government on page 6. These include such notables as; Oliver Wendell Holmes, M.D., Parkman Professor of Anatomy and Physiology and James Russell Lowell, A.M., Smith Professor of the French and Spanish Languages and Literature and Professor of Belles-Letters. A rare imprint on Harvard University, lacking in most every collection................................................. (200-300)

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Archive of Twenty-Five Documents From the British Garrison at Gibraltar 1793 through the War of 1812 Era

338 1793-1815, Extensive Archive Including Twenty-Five Official Bills and Receipts of the British Military Garrison at Gibraltar, all Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. This is a high quality, useful and important Archive lot of 25 Manuscript & Partially Printed Documents that are completed in manuscript, from the historic, highly strategic British garrison at Gibraltar! This archive includes an exquisite assortment of official pay orders, memos, receipts, account ledgers, and requests for supplies to, “Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury” and to the Pay-master. These historically important financial records range in various sizes measuring from 8” x 3” to as large as 16” x 12.5”. These documents are extremely clean, clear and well written on fine-laid paper with official British watermarks. They detail how money was received and spent at the Gibralter garrison. There are some partially-printed documents headed, “His Excellency Lieutenant General Colin Campbell, Lieutenant Governor, Commanding his Majesty’s Forces in Gibraltar” regarding authorization of monies under his command, and other documents signed by Robert Boyd, Governor of Gibraltar, Lt. Gen. William Dalyrmple, and others. Beyond some trivial normal tone and light folds, all of these documents are in superior quality. This historic archive contains multiple original military financial transactions which reveal quite a bit about conditions facing the British soldiers at Gibraltar, stationed there Post-American Revolution, up through the War of 1812 period. (25 items)......................... (1,250-2,500)

Pensacola Florida Territorial Bank Bond Number 78 of 100 Issued

340 c. 1835, Pensacola, FL, Bond of the “Bank of Pensacola” per the “Territory of Florida”, $1,000 with 6% Coupons, Choice Extremely Fine. Overall size approximately 13.5” by 12.5”, onepage sheet with coupons numbered from 11 to 49. Nos. 11, 12, & 13 are detached, but the rest are intact. The top of the sheet is signed by Walter Gregory, the president of the Bank of Pensacola, and James Catlin, the cashier. The coupons are signed by Gregory. A historic bond issued during the Territorial period, guaranteed by the Territory and issued by the Bank of Pensacola (bank type Haxby FL-50), which also issued notes. This was a complex Florida Banking issue, which is well documented in excellent detail, in Carling Gresham’s reference on the series (pages 18-20). This is “Letter A. No. 78” coupon sheet. Slight edge chipping, but the print is clear and bright.................................................. (300-500)

Historic Pensacola Florid Territorial Bank Bond Coupon Sheet

1799 “Bank of the United State” Uncut Sheet of Checks

339 1799-Dated, Uncut Remainder Sheet of Four Partially-Printed Checks from the Bank of the United States, Choice Crisp About New. This incredibly rare, original Uncut Sheet measures 8.75” x 6.25” printed in 1798 and was never used, the the date then manually altered to 179”9” by hand writing a “9” over the previously printed underlying “8” of the date. There are five horizontal folds and some handling to the laid period paper which has the watermark “P B”. A choice piece and certainly rare, as we’ve never seen or offered another. A wonderful piece of early American, pre-1800 Banking history that is of museum quality.............. (1,000-1,200)

341 c. 1836, Pensacola, FL, Coupons for a Bond of the “Bank of Pensacola” per the “Territory of Florida”, $1,000, 6% Stock, Choice Extremely Fine. This is a sheet of stock coupons, “Letter A. No. 78”, from a loan issued by the Bank of Pensacola and endorsed by a London Firm, Gowan & Marx. The overall size is approximately 13” by 12.5”, with miniature coupons numbered from No. 11 through No. 49, and signed “G.D. Gowan.” Coupons Nos. 11, 12, & 13 are detached but the others are intact. The top portion of the sheet is signed by the cashier of the Bank of the United States, and the attorney for Gowan & Marx of London. A historic bond issued during the Territorial period and dated June 1836. The bond was guaranteed by the Territory and issued by the Bank of Pensacola (bank type Haxby FL-50) which also issued notes. This was a complex Florida Banking issue, which is well documented in excellent detail, in Carling Gresham’s reference on the series (pages 18-20). A fabulous quality, bright and fresh looking historic bond that has a boldly printed appearance..................... (300-500) Page 109

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Poem “The Removal of Napoleon Buonaparte’s Ashes”

342 Broadside Printed Poem, entitled: “The Removal of Napoleon Buonaparte’s Ashes,” 10” x 7.25”, Very Fine. A printed poem by John Morgan singing the praises of Napoleon “...but of a valiant Corsican, as ever stood on Europe’s land, I am inclined to sing in praise, how noble was his heart, In every battle manfully, he struggled hard for liberty, And to the world a terror was, Napoleon Bonaparte....” Headed by a wonderful oval engraved Napoleonic battle scene vignette. This Broadside is pleasing being boldly printed in black on even lightly toned period wove paper with some minor thins and pinholes at upper and lower edges from prior mounting. Rare and the first we have offered...... (300-400)

c. 1835 PERRY’S VICTORY MARCH Historic Sheet Music American Naval Victory & Tribute for “Hero of Lake Erie”

345 c.1835. Historic Printed Sheet Music, PERRY’S VICTORY MARCH, Composed by Wm. Dressler. Published by S.Brainard, Cleveland, Very Fine. “PERRY’S VICTORY MARCH” has 6 pages (4 pages of music), measures 10.5” x 13” has some light scattered spotting and foxing, otherwise in nice condition. The central illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of a Statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. In his career as an officer in the US Navy, Perry served in the War of 1812 against Britain, and earned the title “Hero of Lake Erie” for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie.... (200-250)

1836 “THE HERO’S QUICK STEP” Historic Sheet Music

1829 GENERAL JACKSON’S FAVORITE MARCH Pair

343 1829-Dated, Printed Sheet Music, GENERAL JACKSON’S FAVORITE MARCH Bound together with GENERAL A. JACKSON’S INAUGURATION MARCH.. Composed by F.A.Wagler, Published and sold by G.Willig Jr, Baltimore, Very Fine. This scarce original sheet music has a plate size of 8” x 11” with the Sheet size 9.5” x 12.5” having 4 pages, with 3 pages being of music and the cover. The pages are detached. Small tear on the outside edge of both sheets and a chip at the bottom of the second sheet. Light foxing. Rarely encountered, having historic Andrew Jackson political themes, contemporary sheet music....... ....................................................................................... (325-375)

346 1836-Dated. Historic Printed Sheet Music, THE HERO’S QUICK STEP, Respectfully dedicated to the New York Light Guards. Published by Henry Prentiss. Boston, Very Fine. “THE HERO’S QUICK STEP” has 4 pages (2 pages of music), measures 10” x 13” and has some trivial light foxing on the edges, otherwise in very nice condition. The central illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of the historic Militia unit marching into its camp. A very rare piece, being the first we have seen!................ ....................................................................................... (250-300)

c. 1839 BIGELOW’S QUICK STEP Historic Sheet Music He Became The Supreme Court Justice Of Massachusetts

“GENERAL JACKSON’S NEW ORLEANS MARCH”

344 c. 1830, Printed Sheet Music, GENERAL JACKSON’S NEW ORLEANS MARCH, Composed and Presented by Miss Mary Annette V. Thompson. New York, Very Fine. This scarce, original circa 1830 (no date) sheet music has a sheet size 10” x 12.5” having 4 pages, with 2 pages being of music and the covers. The pages are detached. Small tear on the outside edge of both sheets and a chip at the bottom of the second sheet. Rarely encountered, with historic President Andrew Jackson political themes, contemporary sheet music..................................................................... (325-375) Page 110

347 c.1839. Historic Printed Sheet Music, BIGELOW’S QUICK STEP, Dedicated to Capt. George Tyler Bigelow, and the Officers & Members of the New England Guards. Published by Henry Pretiss. Boston, Very Fine. “BIGELOW’S QUICK STEP ” has 4 pages (2 pages of music), measures 10.25” x 13.5” and has some trivial light foxing on the edges, otherwise in very nice condition. The central illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of a Captain Bigelow holding the colors of his unit, which is itself a rare Massachusetts Banner Flag. There is a 3” sealed tear on the lower right corner of each sheet with the second sheet having a period repair on the blank back. A very scarce, early American Militia and Military Sheet illustrated music score............................................................................... (200-250)

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1840 CAMP SARGENT QUICK STEP Sheet Music with BOSTON LIGHT INFANTRY LITHOGRAPH

348 1840-Dated. First Edition. Historic Printed Sheet Music, CAMP SARGENT QUICK STEP, Inscribed by the Boston Brigade Band to Capt. E. G. Austin. Published by Geo. P. Reed, Boston Very Fine. “CAMP SARGENT QUICK STEP” has 4 pages (2 pages of music), measures 10.25” x 13.5” and is in very nice condition with some overall scattered light foxing and spine partially detached. The central lithograph illustration on the front cover is a wonderful light blue tint and black printed image of the BOSTON LIGHT INFANTRY in their encampment......... ....................................................................................... (250-300)

1841 Historic Sheet Music of Boston THE WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARDS QUICK STEP

“Santa Anna’s March” Music Sheet Composed by an American Officer in the Mexican-U.S. War

351 1847, Music Sheet: “Santa Anna’s March,” by W.C. Peters, Published by W.C. Peters, Cincinnati, OH, Choice Fine. 13” x 10,” 5 pages, uncolored engraved cover. The full title reads: “Santa Anna’s March to which is added a Popular Melody Composed on the Battlefield of Buena Vista by an American Officer. Arranged for the Piano Forte and Inscribed to Miss Fitzgerald by W.C. Peters.” The piece is designed for one or two performers. Some modest dampstaining and toning, reinforced spine, horizontal fold along the middle—not affecting the overall presentation or value of this important historical item............................... (1,200-1,500)

1848 GENL. KING’S QUICK STEP Historic Sheet Music

349 1841-Dated. First Edition. Historic Printed Sheet Music, THE WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARDS QUICK STEP. Composed and arranged for the Boston Band by J.S. Shaw. Published by Geo. P. Reed, 17 Tremont Row, Boston, Very Fine. “THE WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARDS QUICK STEP” has 4 pages (2 pages of music), measures 10.25” x 13” and is in very nice condition with some overall scattered light foxing and spine wear, specially at the bottom edge. The central lithograph illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of the Washington Light Guards Unit in their field encampment. The Washington Light Infantry of Boston was one of several militia units of that name. The first and best known was the one organized in Charleston, SC in 1807. We recently offered in our June 26th 2010 auction, a wonderful large color Print of this historic military unit in our June 2010 auction. This would be a wonderful association item. ....................................................................................... (300-400)

1841 SHOULDER ARMS SPANISH RETREAT QUICK STEP 350 1841-Dated. First Edition. Historic Printed Sheet Music, SHOULDER ARMS - THE CELEBRATED SPANISH RETREAT QUICK STEP, Arranged for Piano Forte by J DE ANGUERA. Published by Henry Prentis, Boston, Very Fine. “SHOULDER ARMS - THE CELEBRATED SPANISH RETREAT QUICK STEP” has 6 pages (3 pages of music), measures 10.” x 13.25” and is in very nice condition with some overall scattered light foxing and spine a bit rough and partially detached. The central lithograph illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of the period soldier at attention, his weapon at “Shoulder Arms”. A scarce, printed piece of historic period Military sheet music....................................................... (200-250)

352 1848-Dated. Historic Printed Sheet Music, GENL. KING’S QUICK STEP, Composed by James M. Hubbard, Published by Wm. Hall & Son, New York, Very Fine. “GENL. KING’S QUICK STEP” has 6 pages (3 pages of music), measures 10” x 13.25” and is in very nice condition. “As Performed At The Governor’s Inauguration (3rd May 1848) In New Haven, Conn, by Bloomfield’s United States Band...”. The central lithograph illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of General King in his fancy military dress uniform within a decorative border design. Noted in light pencil in the upper right corner of the cover reads, “With Compliments of Wm. T. King.”............... (200-300)

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“Treaty Between The United States of America and the French Republick” Louisiana Purchase Is Reported In “The Spectator”

Ribald “New Catherine Ogee” of Monmouth, New Jersey

355 (LOUISIANA PURCHASE). Oct. 26, 1803, The Louisiana Purchase is reported in “The Spectator” newspaper, New York, 4 pages, folio, Very Fine. Page three reprints the full important text of the historic “Treaty Between The United States of America and the French Republick” that conveyed, “...the Colony or Province of Louisiana, with the same extant that it now has in the hands of Spain, and that it had when France possessed it...”. The margins have their original outer ragged edges with minor outer edge selvage losses. Overall, quite nice and readable example of this very scarce and extremely desirable original period newspaper printing of the “Louisiana Purchase”............................. (600-800)

353 c. 1830s, Early Broadside style Printed Poetic Ribald Ditty “New Catherine Ogee,” Monmouth, New Jersey, Attributed to John Howe of Greenwich and Enfield, Choice Extremely Fine. This original Broadside measures 7.25” x 7.5” and is matted and framed within maple wood to an overall size of 12.75” x 12.75” being ready for display. A randy, 12 stanza poem about a young man’s seduction of a fair damsel in the “Late Evening Dew” (a phrase repeated often in this ditty). So prudish were the times that even the word “thighs” was censored, appearing as “t****s! A soft stain runs horizontally through the lower half, but the rest of the paper is bright and fresh, and the printing is crisp and clear. We’ve never seen or read anything quite like this, but it just goes to show that the more things change, the more they stay the same! John Howe’s ribald humor came at the expense of women and his imprints were considered quite notorious in their day. They are typically portrayed as highly sexual beings who enjoy intercourse and lust after it. This boldly printed example is quite fresh and fairly bright with bold black printed text. An important original example that collectors of women’s liberation should take note of, that is rarely ever offered............................................ (800-1,000)

Early Boston Printing of The “Monroe Doctrine”

356 December 8, 1823, BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Newspaper, 4 pages, 20.75” x 15.25”, Very Fine. Disbound from a larger volume, with traces of the original binding still attached. A very unusual, early printing of the Monroe Doctrine on the first page. The Monroe Doctrine is on page 1, column 2, paragraph 4. “...American Continents... are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...”........ ....................................................................................... (300-400)

Lafayette’s 1792 Address To The French Army 354 December 5, 1792, Essex Journal & New Hampshire Packet, Newspaper Imprint, Newburyport, N.H., Wood Framed, Very Fine. The front page of this issue contains a report by the House of Representatives to President George Washington, touching on, among other things, the National Debt. One paragraph reads: “The productive state of the public revenue, and the confirmation of the credit of the United States abroad, evinced by the loans at ANTWERP and AMSTERDAM, are communications the more gratifying, as they enforce the obligation to enter on systematic and effectual arrangements for discharging the public debt; as far as the conditions of it will permit. And, we take pleasure in the opportunity to assure you, of our entire concurrence in the opinion that no measure can be more desirable, whether viewed with an eye to the urgent wish of the community, or the intrinsic importance of promoting so happy a change in our situation.” The back page reproduces the English text, published in the Leyden Gazette, of an address by the Marquis De La Fayette to the French Army he had commanded, but who’s command had now been taken from him. Lafayette’s address reads, in part: “Fellow Soldiers - At a time, when after having concurred in two great revolutions, I enjoyed in retirement the success of my constant efforts for the cause of the people, the dangers of the country, snatched me from a private life; I came in the midst of the applause of the nation, to command the army which the King had entrusted to me; and the National Assembly deigned, by the organ of its president, to say to me ‘We oppose to the enemies coalesced against us, the Constitution and La Fayette.’ Since this period, you have had the means of judging me. Your confidence shewed me that you approved of my conduct ....” The address is followed by a note: “This address was certified to the Editor of the Leyden Gazette by six officers of M. De LaFayette’s late etat-major, who left France with him, but who have been released from the prisons of Luxemburgh.”.................. (500-600) Page 112

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Mr. Jefferson’s speech... Plans for an Expedition to Explore the Newly Acquired Louisiana Territory

357 March 24, 1804, Newspaper, “The Newport Mercury,” Newport, Rhode Island, Choice Very Fine. This a complete, 4-page issue of the March 24, 1804 edition of the Newport Mercury, No. 2189, Published by Ann Barber. In addition to the usual local and foreign news, this issue carries a report on the week’s activities in the United States House of Representatives, including plans for an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. This report reads, in part: “... Mr. Jefferson’s speech ... described the government of France as “enlightened,” as seeing with “just discernment,” and as desirous of “promoting peace and friendship with America.” The purposes of deception may be answered by withholding facts as well as by advancing unfounded assertions. Is there a man so ignorant of the history of the last year as not to know that France gave up Louisiana for no other reason than to avert the hostility of America at the moment she saw a rupture with England inevitable? She gave it up, that she might be the more able to fight Great Britain, not that she might do justice or promote the interests of the United States. To Great Britain more than to France is America indebted for that cession .... Had not the war between this country and France taken place, we well know what would have been the fate of Louisiana; it would not have been ceded to America; it would have been seized by France ...”

Hand-Drawn Pen & Ink Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte

359 c. 1815, Hand-Drawn Pen and Ink Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, by S.W. Albee, Fine. c. 1815, Well accomplished, original Hand-Drawn Pen and Ink Portrait surrounded by calligraphic embellishments, 11.5” x 14.5”, appearance of Very Fine. It is titled, “Engraved and Written With A Pen By S.W. Albee.” A lovely calligraphic angel on each side of the portrait blows a trumpet toward Napoleon. A verse is penned at the bottom: “How fair the touch that pen will give, Of lovely thoughts that written live, From which the eyes the knowledge bear, But leaves the fair impression these.” Scattered blemishes and water tone, including some minor repair to the left margin edge. A well accomplished, historic artwork that would very nice properly framed and displayed..................................................... (600-800)

Extremely Rare “Lafayette” Textile

Also in this issue is a notice from John L. Boss, cashier of the Rhode Island Union Bank, stating the bank’s hours and terms of business, and also the statement, “That the bank shall receive and pay all current Coins, according to the rates and value that are or shall be established by Congress.” This newspaper is complete and in nice condition, easy to read, with toning and some light foxing............................................................................. (300-400)

1836 Martin Van Buren Political Campaign Broadside Plus News Received Just After the Battle of the Alamo & More

360 c. 1824, Lafayette Textile, Very Fine. 21” x 18”, brown-printed image on white cloth. A large, imposing image of Lafayette, his figure being almost 17” tall, hat and cane in hand. “LAFAYETTE” is printed at the bottom; borders are looped foliage design. Minor fading and foxing throughout, not detracting from the overall quality. Not listed in “Threads of History.” An impressive display piece and Extremely Rare. Lafayette returned to the United States in 1824 and made a triumphal tour, receiving the adulation of a grateful nation.......................................................... (1,500-2,000)

Rare “LA FAYETTE” Pink Silk Ribbon 358 August 1, 1836-Dated, Newspaper Printed, Political Presidential Campaign Special Broadside Sheet, for Martin Van Buren, News From Texas and other Local Connecticut Information, Choice Very Fine. This original Broadside measures a large 16” x 24” and not printed on its reverse side. It was produced by the Stamford Sentinel (Connecticut), dated August 1, 1836, as a small introductory special separate Political Broadside regarding the Democratic Presidential Candidate, Martin Van Buren, and the other local electors. It also has some other news following, including news received just after the Battle of the Alamo regarding Sam Houston and the buildup of Mexican troops. There are some light folds, some scattered small tone spots and an owner’s name written on the back, being in overall very good condition............ ....................................................................................... (200-300)

361 c. 1824 Marquis de Lafayette Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. This commemorative ribbon measures 7.25” x 1.5” and is printed in black on pink silk, with small decorative ornaments running along the top and bottom edges. This type looks very similar to the 1824 ribbons issued by J. Yeager, in that LaFayette’s bust appears in a laurel wreath surrounded by flags, cannons, and other military items. However, on this example, the printing is sideways, so that any mottoes are missing, as is the eagle that normally tops the image. A rare design........ (375-450) Page 113

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“La Fayette - The Friend of Freedom”

1790 Dated “Benjamin Franklin” Memorial Snuffbox “Benjn. Franklin - Born 1706 & Died 1790”

362 c. 1824, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE Commemorative Silk Ribbon, Choice About New. 1.5” x 5.5”, black on white silk, trimmed at the ends. An oval portrait within an ornate wreath, bordered by rays and engraved above, “La Fayette / The Friend of Freedom”; below “The Country’s Boast.” By H. Korn, Philadelphia, to celebrate Lafayette’s return visit to the United States (1824-25). A very handsome ribbon................................................ (325-375)

Ornate “1790” Dated Engraved Original Powderhorn

364 (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN). Decorative Memorial Bust Portrait Snuffbox, Choice Very Fine. 1790-Dated, original round commemorative Memorial Snuffbox, with a central bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin. It measures 3.5” in diameter x .75” high, with a decoupage print lid. This handsome portrait shows Franklin wearing his famous Bifocal wire rim glasses and his even more famous and highly celebrated Beaver hat. He is facing left while his bust image seems to be supported by surrounding clouds, representing the heavens. Below his image, the text reads, in full: “Benjn. Franklin - Born 1706 & Died 1790”. This snuffbox is in superior condition, having an excellent image and details, with just a bit of expert conservation to the image area. This remarkable snuffbox has seen actual wear from light use and is very attractive, of museum quality. Benjamin Franklin died on April 17, 1790... ................................................................................. (3,500-4,000)

c. 1796 King George III British Officer’s Gorget

363 1790-Dated, Colonial Era, Ornately Engraved Pennsylvania Powderhorn, 8.75” Long, Very Fine. This authentic, original Hand-carved, Ornate Engraved Powderhorn, reading: “J D BELL - 1790 - TRAPPE PEN” (FOR TRAPPE PENNSYLVANIA). This horn has actual wear and original cap nails and wooden endcap. The details are sharp and clear, the thin end has a nice design and is turned near the plug end, the plug is lacking. There is one small thin 1” long crack at the cap end in the horn. Ornate designs include; Two large round Pennsylvania Dutch design Hex Signs, the engraved text, with a very wild, Folk Art styled Hunting Dog chasing a large horned Buck. There are some trivial surface nicks from wear. An attractive, original period powderhorn with a simple, yet museum quality appearance, that would look great in any collection and on display.............................. (1,800-2,200) Page 114

365 (After 1796), British Military Gorget, Gilt Brass, Crowned Initials of King George III (or IV), Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, British Military Gorget, part of an officer’s uniform, which is believed to date to after 1796, but before 1830. This gorget measures 3.25” wide by 4.25” long, with a 2.5” space between the 2 arms, and has a black colored interior. Some of the gilding still remains on or near the rims. Remnants of old adhesive, possibly from a price tag, can be seen in the interior, and there is a tiny crack on the upper rim, above the crown. The engraved design is clear, bold and quite attractive.................. (1,000-1,500)

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French Napoleonic Officer’s Brass Gorget

Confederate Soldier’s Drawings

366 c. 1800, French Napoleonic Officer’s Gorget. Extremely Fine. Napoleonic Officer’s Gorget. 5.5” x 3.5”. Brass with Silver applied embossed rooster and wreath. A small portion of the wreath has broken off and is missing. Hangs on a more modern silver chain. The reverse has a copper and green colored patina, probably from actually being worn........................................................ (350-450)

Civil War Era 367 March 18, 1864-Dated, Manuscript Letter from a Union Soldier to his Brother. Fine. Letter from Soldier named George M. Barnett to his brother James, written on March 18th, 1864, from a Camp near Charlston (sic), Tennessee. 7”x 4.5”, 4 pages. Letter describes the movements of George’s company through Tennessee. Some age toning and splits along folds...... (200-300)

Magnificent Hand-painted Portrait of Georgia Confederate States of America General William J. Hardee 368 c. 1865 Gilt Brass Locket Pin with Hand-Painted Portrait of Confederate General Hardee, On Milk Glass, Choice Near Mint. This gorgeous, ornately engraved, oval gilt locket pin has a superbly hand-painted portrait of Confederate General William J. Hardee in his civilian suit coat, on white milk glass. His portrait measures 1.2” x 1” within the surrounding gilt locket which is 1.5” x 1.25.” This rare locket is constructed of gilt brass, having its original “T-bar” and pin still attached on the back. The painting has come a bit loose within the locket, and is complete and otherwise intact. The previous owner informs us that this portrait was authenticated and identified by noted Civil War Specialist Gary Hendershot, who sold it about 3 years ago to a Civil War collector. An original, magnificent looking period painted miniature, possibly dating to the 1850’s, of this Georgia Confederate General in his civilian dress clothes, in outstanding clarity, color and depth. This is a spectacular, Museum Quality, Civil War related, decorative portrait locket........................................................................ (3,000-4,000) William J. Hardee (1815-1873) was a Confederate States General from Georgia. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1838, fought in the Seminole and Mexican Wars and became commandant of cadets at West Point. He resigned when Georgia seceded and was commissioned a Colonel in the Confederate Army. On 17 June 1861 he was appointed Brigidier General, and organized the Arkansas brigade. He transferred to Kentucky in the fall of 1861 and was promoted to Major General. He led his troops at the battles of Shiloh, Perryville, Stones River, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta Campaign. He was put in command of the Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida in Sept. 1864. His attempts to stop Sherman’s March to the Sea were unsuccessful and he evacuated Savannah on December 18, 1864. He surrendered with Johnston to Sherman in April 1865.

369 CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S DRAWINGS, INCLUDING FORT SUMTER Good lot of Confederate material, includes five pencil drawings by Confederate soldier Edward Blake Lesesne, a 19-year-old who signs the back of two of the sketches. Two of the larger drawings, each 9 1/2” x 6”, have been removed from a scrapbook (included), once owned by civilian Essie Haversham of Charleston, the other three are mounted to the rear inside cover (detached). The first is captioned: “Fort Sumter Charleston Harbour Dec. 20th 1864”, showing the battered fort with a Confederate flag flying above, a figure on the dock in foreground, Fort Moultrie in the background, and (presumably) Union vessels in the distance. The second larger drawing, titled “Old Castle”, depicts a stately mansion presumably in Charleston. The three small mounted drawings, each 3 1/4” x 2”, depict respectively a winter soldier’s cabin scene titled “DIE EAT ‘ARY’”, a cow commenting to a chicken: “Enough of me in camp” with the fowl responding: “Good for two boilings”, with the third drawing showing what appears to be a parade grounds “Near Charlottesville Va.”. The drawings are in good condition, the Sumter drawing a bit rough at margins, toned, with mounting strip at top. Also: two war-date A.L.S.’s of ROBERT W. BARNWELL, JR. (1801-1882) Confederate senator whose vote decided Davis’ election to the presidency, both to his niece Essie Habersham, family content and mentioning: “...we have 1500 Carolinians here [in Richmond] and are sadly deficient in everything. The suffering is fearful...”. Poor condition. Also: a partial A.L.S. offering depressing war news, as well as the balance of Haversham’s scrapbook. Filled with news clippings from Charleston papers............................................. (1200-1800)

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1862 Confederate Estate Document for James Crow the Founder of “Old Crow Whiskey”

370 November 12, 1862-Dated, Confederate Estate Document for James Crow, Founder of “Old Crow Whiskey.” Laurel County, Kentucky. This estate listing measures 42”x 7.5” and consists of 4 pages of lined paper glued together to form one long page. Four, 5 cent Internal Revenue Stamps are affixed to the top of the page. Document lists slaves, cash in KY money, gold, silver and Confederate money. Also listed are household items such as beds, quilts and linens. Also, accompanied by a letter from the heirs to the estate giving permission to the attorney to put their initials on the Revenue Stamps................................................. (1,000-2,000)

Very Rare and Authentic THE DAILY CITIZEN Vicksburg “Wallpaper” Edition 1863 Confederate Issued Newspaper

1864 Confederate Soldier’s Pay to Family.

372 January 11, 1864-Dated. Partially Printed Document, Confederate Soldier’s Pay to Family of the 51st Virginia Regiment, Wythe County, Virginia. Choice Extremely Fine. This original Confederate document measures 5.75” x 2.25” being Issued to Lucille Epperson, in the amount of $16.00. This payment was for the family of Edward E. Epperson, a Confederate soldier in the 51st Virginia Regiment. Signed by the commissioner for the district. On lined wove period paper. Accompanied with a copy of the roster, history and various engagements of the 51st Virginia Infantry........................................................................... (300-400) The 51st Virginia was mustered in June 1861 and disbanded in 1865. the unit served in many important Civil War battles including Buffalo Mountain, Fort Donelson, Chattanooga Siege, Knoxville Siege, Cold harbor, Lynchburg and many others

Two Color Confederate Flag Vignetted CSA Used Covers

373 Pair of Postally Used Confederate States of America Covers. 1. Light tan cover with “Copy-right Secured / Hon. Jefferson Davis. - Champion of the South,” 6.5”x 3.5”, printed above an oval portrait of Davis sitting on crossed cannons between crossed flags. 2. Light tan cover with “C.S.A.,” 6.5”x 3.5”, printed below an image depicting the First National Flag flying on a flagpole. Hand Stamped large “DUE 3” touches the stamp.

(2 items)......................................................................... (300-500)

CSA Flag Vignette on Postally Used Confederate Envelope

371 July 2, 1863-Dated, Civil War Newspaper. THE DAILY CITIZEN, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Extremely Fine. This historic, original newspaper is large folio, measuring 18.75” x 9.5” being 1 page, printed on the back side of a sheet of printed Civil War era wallpaper. “J.M. Swords, ... Proprietor” is printed beneath a one-column masthead. This exceedingly rare edition from July 2nd was produced on wallpaper during the final days of the Union Army siege upon Vicksburg because of the lack of any other available newsprint. This important Confederate edition features the latest news on the war including, “Reports of the Brilliant victories of Rob’t E. Lee.” Other war reports also, included comments on, “The Yanks outside our city are considerably on the sick list,” and a report about the rebels making an appearance the night before. The printed wallpaper side has a decorative period floral pattern, being typical wallpaper with red dots in the center of flat green colored flowers. At one time, this newspaper was folded into a small packet and some of the fold lines show wear on the back “wallpaper” side with a couple of trivial small wear holes at the fold intersections. An increasingly rare and desirable curiosity from the days of the Confederacy under siege and it has been nearly a decade since we last offered it, or anything like it. The newsprint side is in nice condition. Having handled several of these in the past, we can state with authority that this still ranks as the finest example of a Wallpaper Edition that we’ve ever offered. Ex: EAHA Auction, December 7, 2002, Lot 330.

This piece compares favorably with the example in the collection of the Library of Congress. Visit their website at: www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/vc46a.4p1.jpg ................................................................................. (3,500-5,500) Page 116

374 May 29,1861-Dated, Postally Used Confederate Patriotic Envelope, 3” x 5.5”, Fine. Grayson Court House, Grayson County, U.S. 1857 issue stamp used on a Confederate patriotic cover (Type B-1), May 29,1861. Red and blue seven star CSA Stars & Bars flag at left, pen cancel on U.S. 3 cent #26 at right. Stains at top and right of envelope, top left corner torn away and replaced. Addressed to “Capt. A. M. Davis / Independence / Virginia”. Name written on verso: “J.R. Duffey,” stained and faded brown ink. Although the county seat had been moved to Independence from Old Town in 1842, the former site still retained the post office name in 1861... ....................................................................................... (350-400)

Civil War Patriotic Stationery Kit Miss Liberty with Flag

375 c. 1861, Front Panel from a Civil War, Patriotic Stationery Kit, Choice Extremely Fine. Measuring 8.5” x 5” and printed in bright red and blue on cream, this graphic piece includes wonderful illustrations of Miss Liberty with flag, soldiers, and eagle above the name of this specific portfolio: “Prescott’s Prize Stationery and Portrait Package.” The advertising cover offers the purchaser 12 note sheets and envelopes, a steel pen and holder as well as pins, brooches, sleeve buttons and more. The package is offered by George Lynch of Covington, KY for a price of 25-cents......... ....................................................................................... (150-200)

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Historic Archive of Fifteen Civil War Era Letters and Documents

376 1861-1876, Archive of Fifteen Civil War Era Letters and Documents, Including a Letter to a Confederate P.O.W., Fine to Very Fine. This is a diverse collection of Civil War era letters and documents. Of particular interest is a letter written to a Confederate prisoner of war interred at Johnson’s Island, Ohio, May 6, 1863, two pages, 5” x 8”, Gonzales, (TX): “...I have given up most all hopes getting a letter to you. I have wrot[e] so many that you have not received...Eddie O. Steinfeild’s house was burnt a few days ago with most of its contents. A hard site for him...This is the last paper in the house. Dezandes Macimbes has sawed of three of his fingers with Grazes edges...” With original transmittal envelope addressed to “S.V. Yoder Esq. Co. D. Hoffman Battalion Johnson[‘]s Island Ohio” The collection also includes a June 21, 1861, Union Home Front Letter, Written at Philadelphia to George Gilpin of the First City Troop of the Philadelphia Cavalry by his mother on four pages, 6” x 8”, with the original transmittal envelope. Gilpen’s mother writes, in part: “...A few days ago a boy was calling great news, and we bought an Evening Journal. There was a article headed The Ohio Legions attacked 200 killed and wounded. Well I had such a sharp pain about what I call my waist...but I reflected that this paper is also giving useless frights, and so it proved the whole story was wonderfully exaggerated...There seems to be a wonderful gathering of powers toward Washington...I am happy to think we have most glorious captains at the head of affairs. Lincoln & Scott are names that create in my hart as much emotion as Washington. He was called the Father of his country. These will be called saviors of their country in her greatest peril. When Satan and his hosts seemed combined for her destruction. This reconciles me to this war, that it is not of man...We are make Havelocks and hemming pocket Hdkys. for the volunteers...” More good content. The letter ears the expected folds but is otherwise very bright and clean. The envelope bears some minor soiling and a few tears at top from opening. Other documents include a February 2, 1863 partly printed Document Signed by a lieutenant colonel in the 133rd. Pennsylvania Volunteers for two contraband servants. Also included is a February 19, 1863, Autograph Document Signed by Judge Advocate B. F. Rice, one page, 8” x 10”, “Court Martial Rooms” Nashville, TN, certifying, “...Capt. Chas. B. Gillespie 78th Penna. Vols. has served continuously as a member of a General Court Martial at Nashville, Tennessee by Special Order ‘No. 28’ of Genl. Rosecrans...” Includes many other interesting items, worthy of further research. Overall the condition is quite good with only a few minor instances of toning or fold separations.

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“The boys declare that they will take no more prisoners…” 377 July 19, 1861, Union soldier writes from Hudson, Missouri, to his sister about an impending battle, Very Fine. This detailed, 8-page letter measures 8”x 5”, and discusses the frustration of fighting against men who had previously been captured, but released. In part: “…we will take the Northern Missouri Railroad in the direction of St. Louis to Mexico… where we expect to meet General Harris and three thousand of his rebel clan… We have taken large numbers of prisoners and let them off on their Oath. These very men, a great many of them, are now in Gen. Harris’s army. The boys declare that they will take no more prisoners…” Outstanding content letter.............................................. (275-350)

“I think Grant has got olde General Lee like the dog had the fedler bi the ass…”

378 1862-1865, Lot of 4 Civil War Letters by Union Soldiers, FineVery Fine. These letters were written by soldiers stationed near Fort Pillow and elsewhere in the South. The letters measure 8” x 5” and there are impressive illustrated letterhead on three letters: one with a portrait of Col. Baxter of “Baxter Zouaves”; another has a colorful heraldic eagle and shield; the third has a printed logo of the “U.S. Christian Commission”; and the fourth includes a hand-drawn map of a water battle near Fort Pillow. The letters are dated: Feb. 11, 1862 (“Camp Observation”); May 31, 1862 (“Off Fort Pillow”); March 23, 1865 (City Point VA); and March 22 (no year), “at Bolivar Heights, VA”. The content ranges from the mundane: “Pop, it is very Hot here and Mosquitoes in endless quantities… You cannot see the sun rise nor set, it is a fact…” (May 1862), to military insight: “I think Grant has got olde General Lee like the dog had the fedler bi the ass…” (March 1865). (4 items)......................................................................... (400-600)

“…the Rebel Cavalry have been trying to make a raid on the railroad…” 379 1862-1863, Nice Collection of three letters describing conditions in camp and in battle, Lot of 3, Fine-Very Fine. 1. This set of letters includes a letterhead with a neat, two-color engraving of Washington, heraldic eagle, and caption: “The Pilot of Liberty. The Champion of Peace”, dated Sept. 5, 1862, from “Camp Sixteenth”. Measuring 9.25” x 7.25”, this two page letter reads, in part: “Dear Brother and sister, I once more sit down to rite you a few lines to let you know that I am well again and hope this will find you the same… we was ordered to Hampton roads 2 miles from fortress Monroe we staid thare one night and then ordered to newport news again…” 2. “Camp Liberty, VA”, March 27 (1862), two and a half pages, measuring 7.25” x 4.25”: “Dear Sister: …the Rebel Cavalry have been trying to make a raid on the railroad but they havn’t made out anything…” This soldier awaits a major move that will soon be made by the army—he expects to be right at the front by the summer, and complains about the hard duty. 3. “Niles”, Feb. 3, 1863, two-page letter from a civilian, written to relatives, explaining that “John was wounded” at the Battle of Stones River: “They fought five days and on the fifth day at ten o’clock John was wounded and when they was sending the wounded men from Nashville to Albany, Indiana the boat was captured by the rebels and made prisoner, but thank God they was paroled…” The letter measures 12.25” x 8” and is beginning to separate along the folds, but can be easily repaired. (3 letters)............ (400-600)

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“$300 Bounty” Draft Substitutes Payment Protest Letter

Outstanding 36-Letter Civil War Soldier’s Archive & More

380 1863, Manuscript Protest Letter, describing his decision to spend $300 to pay for a Substitute to replace him from serving in the Union Army from Massachusetts, Very Fine. This historic content and very personal two page, 8” x 5” letter, describes that Samuel J Gravis of Lynn, Mass, having been drafted and found fit to serve, has decided to spend the $300 required to pay a substitute to go in his place, but under great protest. It is signed in the third person in first line of letter, which runs for two pages. The second page text actually defends his right under the Constitution to buy his way out of the Army! It reads, in full: “I Samuel J. Graves of Lynn in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having been drafted into the Service of the United States under the act of Congress approved March 3rd 1863, and having been declared by the Examining Board, after Examination, to be a fit subject for military duty, do hereby tender to the officer of the United States the sum of $300 to purchase an Exemption from such duty in accordance with the provisions of said act, being compelled so to do against my will, and at the same time protesting against such act of Congress as being unconstitutional and void; and also against the decision of said board of Examiners as being contrary to the truth and the facts in any case; hereby declaring that I pay such sum under protest and duress reserving and claiming for myself all my rights under the Constitution and laws of the United States and said state of Massachusetts for the usage of the same.” An exceptional letter with remarkable and clear content regarding the payment of $300 by wealthy persons who were then able to avoid actual military service and the Union draft, during the Civil War................................................................................. (400-500)

381 December 1863 to June 1864 Civil War Dated, Soldier’s Archive of Thirty Six Letters and various Papers, average Fine to Very Fine. This is a comprehensive and quite extensive archive group of original Civil War dated letters and other items, by and about Union Cpl. Charles H. Daggett of the 1st Maine Regiment of Heavy Artillery. This impressive archive includes: (36) Different Autograph Letters Signed, dating between December 1863 to June 1864. They are sent from various Union military camps from Maine to Maryland. We take special note of Fort Sumner and Camp Mansfield, in the latter state, many of the letters are sending his mother and brother choice details of camp life and various military events. In March 1864 he becomes so ill that he is delirious and was, in part:

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“crazy when I was taken sick. I thought that I had a furlough and was going home... I felt real bad because they wouldn’t let me get out of the cars, as I thought the ward was...” He then recovers from this illness and is sent on to Battery Cameron in Alexandria, VA,: “the handsomest place that I ever saw... From here we can see the city, the dome of the Capitol rising above every thing, long and chain bridges... On our way here we passed the residence of secretary [of War Edwin] Stanton, so you see we are surrounded by big lugs...” On May 25, 1864, he has seen battle at Spotsylvania and reports that, in part: “We have had 2 battles, and lost severely. I am safe... We are bound for Richmond, this time in earnest. Grant is the man.” He adds two days later that, “Port Royal... on the Rappahanock about 16 miles below Fredericksburg. This is the place where our supplies come from. There are about a thousand ‘Johnny Rebs’ here as prisoners... We are on the direct route to richmond, no change of programme... I thought I should feel ‘skeery’ when I should go into battle but I didn’t feel so. I never felt cooler in my life. I had my cap shot off and had to go bare headed...” He manages to miss the slaughter of Cold Harbor on the 31st, though in an undated and incomplete letter he gives short descriptions of his daily activity, including a great Original Hand Drawing of an entrenchment. Then abruptly on June 19, he writes only that, in part: “Yesterday afternoon we made a charge (on the entrenchments at Petersburg), the regiment is all cut up. I’m wounded through the left knee, I am getting along nicely, the captain is wounded pretty bad, they say he will lose his leg.” The next day he is forced to admit that “The knee was shattered and I had to stand amputation, which was done yesterday... I fell as I was going up to the rebel breast works... I am in the best of spirits, which all say will go a good ways towards curing me...” Not until the 28th does he reach a regular hospital in Washington, though (probably written in another hand), in part: “My wound is doing Better I am suffering a good deal but I bare it in the best of spirits.” Three days later, a chaplain from Campbell Hospital writes Mrs. Daggett to inform her that her son has died, claiming that, “In fact he was in a dying condition when he came...”

This important Union Soldier’s Civil War archive comes with an original receipt for his effects, including his New Testament Bible, which is present in this lot. Also, with a Letter from Daggett’s Sunday School honoring his sacrifice, and his Union Commission, dated February 8, 1864, as Corporal. There is also a Carte-de-visite Photograph, (presumably of Daggett). Overall, letters are quite decent, with some expected typical soiling and fold wear. This group is full of excellent Civil War content, which is certainly far more than could be related here. (Approx. 36 items)................................................... (3,000-4,000) Page 118

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Guarding Southern Refugees in Georgia, 1864 382 July 11, 1864, Civil War Letter by “C.P. Hughes,” a soldier stationed in Marietta, Georgia, during Union General Sherman’s March to the Sea, Stains, Very Good. This CivilWar letter is written by a Union soldier whose brigade has been assigned to transporting a “load of refugees… nearly all women…” It is written to his mother, and reads, in part: “I seat myself this pleasant evening to write you a few lines to let you know that I am well… We came down hear today… our Squadron is on the write flank a bout 15 mile from hear they have not been engaged with the enemy yet as I have heard of they have been cept in the rear for guard duty the 15 Ohio is hear…” The letter has very heavy staining and toning along the edges but the writing is crisp. It measures 8” x 5”, and is two and a half pages long... (250-300)

Ten Page “Anti-Secession” Handwritten Speech by a United States Senator For “Peaceable Secession!”

“Gen. Lee told me… McClellan was the ablest of all the Union commanders…”

383 December 5, 1873, Autograph Letter Signed by “J.F. Lee,” of a law firm in Washington, D.C., apparently writing to Judge Holt (Lincoln’s former Judge Advocate), and speaking of Civil War veterans such as McClellan, McDowell, Johnstone, Montgomery Blair, and Robert E. Lee, Choice Very Fine. This interesting letter was written by a lawyer, J.F. Lee, but it is not clear if he was related to Robert E. Lee. Nevertheless, he states that Gen. Lee told him that McClellan was the “ablest of all the Union commanders…” Addressed to Lincoln’s former Judge Advocate, this letter has historical value because the writer apparently was in touch with several Civil War generals. It is written in brown ink on lined paper measuring 9.75” x 7.5”, with mounting remnants along the left edge. Exceptional content!....................... (200-300)

1862 Civil War Union Recruits “Oath of Allegiance” 384 February 15, 1862-Dated Civil War. Union Recruits Oath of Allegiance and Doctor’s Statement on Ability to Serve. Choice Extremely Fine. This is a rare, original Partially-printed Document, measuring 7.25” x 4.5” that is Signed by “John Loll,” at Clarion, Pennsylvania. It is in exceptional, clean and fresh condition with a trace of a wax seal on the reverse, printed in black on fine quality, lined wove period paper. The examining surgeon attests to the condition of the soldier and John Loll signs the oath agreeing to the general regulation of the Army. Soldier John Loll was formally mustered into Co. C of the 103rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry on February 22, 1862. He died on July 17, 1862 from wounds he received at the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia on May 31, 1862. He is buried in the Military Asylum Cemetery in Washington D.C. John Loll probably signed this certificate with great enthusiasm to serve his country. History is a sad reminder of how many brave young men and women gave their lives too soon......................................................... (300-400)

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385 c. 1860, Anti-Secession Manuscript Draft of a Speech, entitled: “Peaceable Secession!”, Choice Very Fine or better. 10 pages, 12.25” x 7.75”, impressively and well hand-written by an unidentified United States Senator, sometime before the South actually seceded from the Union. A fiery and insightful denunciation of secession. In part: “There are not a few, both in the North & the South, who deceive themselves, or who attempt to deceive others, with the idea that secession and peace are not incompatible. It is of infinite importance that this illusion should be dispelled. To act upon it would be calamitous to the North and fatal to the South. This terrible fact that Secession is War, sooner or later, must not be for an instant forgotten. Were it possible that we should agree on the terms of disunion — could as brought to consent that the South should separate — who believes that such a peace would last? Where now there is one cause of complaint between the sections, a hundred would spring up. Injuries and insults which are now borne and pocketed, for the sake of the Union, and because of the Union, would lead at once to retaliation and war. Nothing could avert the fratricidal conflict. The thought of war, and especially of war between brethren, is indeed dreadful. If we did not shrink from it with horror, we should be less than human... To permit secession, as it is now threatened, would be simply to commit suicide... Why, what would be next? Where is the line to be drawn? What States are to secede? What is to remain American?...” The full content should be read in order to attain a full and complete appreciation of this magnificent work. A highly important and historic actual period treasure trove of anti-Secession sentiment, in a speech possibly presented before Congress and a real prize for the serious Civil War collector........................... (2,000-4,000)

1862 Handwritten Union Recruits “Oath of Allegiance” 386 February 11, 1862-Dated Civil War. Handwritten Manuscript Union Recruits Oath of Allegiance and Age, For John Smith of Clarion, Pennsylvania to Join the United States Army. Choice Very Fine. This is an original, handwritten recruits oath and doctor’s statement. This 8” x 8” plus added section, document is Signed by with the mark of “John Smith,” at Clarion, Pennsylvania. The examining surgeon attests to the condition of the soldier and John Smith signs the oath agreeing to the general regulation of the Army. Attached to the back of the first page is an attestation by Smith’s brother Anaryan Smith certifying that John Smith is 19 years of age. Signed as witness by John Loll (who died as a result of wounds received at the Battle of Fair Oaks in 1862). Soldier John Smith, like his friend John Loll, was formally mustered into Co. C of the 103rd Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. John Smith was transferred to an Artillery Unit and survived the War. A very clean, fresh looking and well written document on period wove paper.......................................................... (250-300) Page 119

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Outstanding 1863 “Commutation Money” Receipt For $300

387 November 28, 1863-Dated Civil War Period, Partially-Printed Document, Commutation Money Receipt for $300, Choice About Uncirculated. This original document measures 4.25” x 8.5” and is printed in black ink on white wove paper. This certificate is a receipt which reads, in part: “Received at Yonkers on the 28th Day of November 1863 from Thomas Gibson, Town of Yonkers who was drafted into service of the United States on the 24th of September 1863, from the Tenth Congressional District of the State of New York the sum of three Hundred Dollars to obtain discharge from further liability under that draft.” The $300 Commutation Money receipts are all quite scarce. These were used by some young men to avoid service by paying a fee of $300. This is the opposite of a bounty receipt which was used by various counties to raise funds for bounties to entice young men to enlist into the Union Army. The First of this extremely rare type we have seen.................................................... (1,000-1,200)

1864 Union Civil War Soldier “Missing in Action” Report

$300 Civil War Era “Bounty” Substitute Soldier Receipt

389 February 28, 1865-Civil War Dated, Partially-Printed Document, Three Hundred Dollars For Procuring a Substitute Soldier for the United States Army. Choice Extremely Fine. This original 8” x 5”, Partially-Printed Official Form records a Substitute for the United States Army. Datelined at Bangor Maine, the form reads: “Received of the City of Bangor, by the hand of Seth Paine, Treasurer, Three Hundred Dollars in full for amount due me for procuring a Substitute for the United States Army being Bounty granted by said city, by a Resolve of the City Council passed February 7, 1865, for the purpose of promoting enlistments to fill said City’s quota, under the call of the President of the United States, of December 19, 1864, for three hundred thousand men.” This very rare original form is boldly printed in black on fresh, clean period wove paper and nicely signed and completed in rich brown ink. A superb example.................................... (800-1,000) In the North a draftee could always hire a substitute if he could afford it. The government allowed this escape from military service on the theory that, so long as each name drawn produced a man, it made no difference whether the drafted person or one hired to take his place appeared for duty This method of draft evasion was legalized with the Conscription Act of 3 March 1863. Until the Act of 24 February 1864, the conscript could choose between hiring a substitute or paying the government $300 as commutation of service.

“Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant” First Edition

388 November 17, 1864-Dated Civil War, Partly-Printed Document, Union Soldier Missing in Action Report, from the 2nd Regiment New York Cavalry, Fine. This is a rare original, Partly-Printed Document, measuring 5” x 8”, 1 page, from the War Department Adjutant General’s Office. The text reads, “In reply to your communication of the 17th of Novem, 1864, I have the honor to inform you that Jefferson Musselman of Co. K, 2nd Regiment, N.Y. Cavy Volunteers, Appears from the latest information received at this office, (Dated June 30,1864), to be as follows: “Missing In Action June 1864.” Folded with five small internal tape repairs, light surface soiling. The Second New York Cavalry. Was called the “Harris Light Cavalry,” in honor of United States Senator Ira Harris of Albany, N. Y. The regiment was depleted by 9 officers and 112 men killed on various battlefields; 2 officers and 234 men who died of disease or other causes; 20 officers and 226 men wounded; and 14 officers and 545 men captured or missing. Record shows that the regiment was engaged in 177 different battles and skirmishes during its service it was under General Sheridan from the time he came to the Army of the Potomac until Lee’s final surrender. Jefferson Mussellman most likely went missing during the Battle of Cold Harbor during the early part of June 1864........ (250-350) Page 120

390 (ULYSSES S. GRANT). His book entitled, “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant,” in Two Volumes. First Edition of “Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant,” 2 Vols., 1885 & 1886, Hardcover, New York: Charles Webster, Choice Very Fine. The two volumes have 584 and 647 pages, 9.5” x 6.5” and are rebound in lovely, full tan leather with red leather and gilt spine labels. They are Illustrated with maps and facsimiles. There is a small waterstain on frontis of both volumes which shows faintly at lower right edge of title pages. Name of first owner inscribed in both volumes. Mark Twain was the publisher of Grant’s memoirs which he finished on July 18, 1885, five days before his death, having achieved his goal of providing for his family’s financial future. A fine full set that is always in great collector demand........................ (500-600)

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July 4, 1887 Statue Dedication For Union Major General Ambrose E. Burnside at Providence, Rhode Island Archive

391 July 4, 1887, Statue Dedication for Major General Ambrose E. Burnside, Archive Lot of 3 Items, at Providence, Rhode Island, Choice Extremely Fine. This rather remarkable, historic and extremely rare archive lot includes: 1. A Ticket to the dedication. 2. A contribution Certification. 3. An Invitation (housed in its original envelope). These three items belonged to Mr. William Barton, a Providence businessman and a former member of the Providence First Light Infantry Company. All three items and the original envelope they came in are in very nice, original condition with the outer envelop having some age and wear. The first such group we have offered. (3 items)......................................................................... (300-400)

Civil War Broadside of Men Drafted into the Union Army

393 August 29, 1863-Dated Civil War, Printed Broadside, 27.5” x 20.5” titled, “THE DRAFT IN BERKS COUNTY,” Printed by “The Reading Journal,” Fine. A rather large size Printed Broadside having an extensive list by district, of the soldiers who were drafted to fight in the Civil War in Berks County, City of Reading, Pennsylvania. Over 2,300 men were drafted in 45 different towns as well as five wards of Reading. Each man’s occupation and age are listed beside his name. Every conceivable occupation is listed, and, most interestingly, several “Colored” laborers and boatmen are among the draftees from Reading! Toned sheet with normal folds, several stains and small edge splits. A scarce and valuable reference source, suitable for framing............. (600-800)

Outstanding Content Civil War Era Broadside “OUR COUNTRY REDEEMED”

1862 Civil War Military Draft Broadside For Rhode Island

392 1862 Civil War, Printed Broadside, “AN ACT” of the Rhode Island House, in answer to President Lincoln’s call for 300,000 additional Union soldiers of July 2nd, 1862, Choice Extremely Fine. This item is an original Printed Broadside Document that measures 8” x 16” and is Civil War dated in 1862. It is an Act of the Rhode Island House, in answer to President Lincoln’s call for 300,000 additional Union Soldiers of July 2nd, 1862. It is also nicely hand docketed on its blank back, “Bounty Act as Amended by the House and passed”. This Broadside is titled “AN ACT” and it outlines raising of men for service, payment of bounties, issuing of 20 year bonds at 6% interest by the State Treasurer for those purposes and much more. It is very clean, extremely well printed on fresh period wove paper in deep black and typeset, so as to be easily readable. Other than for some light folds, it is in excellent condition for display. A historic, Civil War dated, original Broadside from Rhode Island........................................ (400-600)

394 c. 1865 Civil War Era, Printed Patriotic Union Broadside, entitled “OUR COUNTRY REDEEMED,” Philadelphia, Choice Very Fine. This large advertising Broadside measures 23.5” x 12.5” and is extremely well printed in bold deep black block letter print. It has tremendous eye appeal and is very clean, with only some trivial fold edge splits in the outer selvage. This patriotic Union Broadside was both issued by and “Composed by O. Wheelock, Proprietor of the - Great Dinners In The Palace Markets - Corner of Twelfth and Market Streets, where the Reader is Respectfully Invited to Participate.” Produced by “Ledger Job Print, S.W. Cor. Third and Chestnut Sts, Phila.”. The content of the five poetic stanzas is historic, patriotic and pertinent to the period, being just at the conclusion of the Civil War. This conclusion is derived from the verse: “(Jefferson) Davis captured! Free the Slaves! - Now is Texas ours once more! - Saved the Union! War is o’er!” Bold and beautiful, this Broadside is so well printed that it can be read from a distance. Reading each of the five verses will display the wonderful flavor of the day, as found in the text: “Then, O then, shall Slavery’s Knell, - Be proclaimed by every bell!” This is the first Broadside of the type we have offered and is exceedingly rare, especially whole and complete and so magnificent for display................................................................ (1,200-1,500) Page 121

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1865 Broadside “ROME RAILROAD” Georgia Schedule

395 December 23, 1865-Dated Civil War Period, Printed Broadside for the Rome Railroad (Georgia), Train Schedule, measures 8” x 12”, Choice Very Fine. This original Civil War era Broadside in boldly printed in black on white period paper. It shows the Rome Railroad’s Change of Schedule Notice, which is to go into effect on the 24th of December, 1865. It also announces other changes, and has a very nice classic vignette of an early railroad scene. It has been lightly tacked on to backer board with two small pieces of adhesive tape-easily removed for display, matted measures 12” x 16” being excellent for display................................... (300-400)

“VETERANS, TO THE FRONT!”

Original 1865 Mathew Brady Albumen Photograph

397 1865 Mathew Brady Albumen Card Mount Photograph of US Army Major Lewis C. Overman, from the West Point Class Album of 1865, Choice Near Mint. This beautiful 1865 Mathew Brady Photograph of US Army Major Lewis C. Overman at the time of his graduation from the US Military Academy at West Point. This wonderful oval shaped portrait measures approx. 3.75” x 5” and is mounted on its original card mount to an overall size of 10.2” x 9.4”). It pictures the young Cadet who was graduating as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. Included below is a scan of Chase’s Military Service record which spanned the period 1865 until at least 1890. His military service included duty at New York, Iowa, Texas, Tennessee, Lake Erie, the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, etc. 1865 was the only year that Brady Studios photographed the Cadets and Grounds at West Point and produced the Class Album. We recently purchased a small group card mount photos from the 1865 Class Album and we have been offering them for sale over the last few months. The photo is mounted on the original card mount / Album page and framed with a thin, gold gilt line. The photographer’s credit is also printed in gold gilt ink and reads simply “Brady / New York”. The photograph is in excellent condition - the focus is sharp, the tonality is deep and the contrast is strong. Very Rare image............................................ (300-400)

Rare Collage “The Officers of the C.S. Army & Navy”

396 February 1865, Broadside: “VETERANS, TO THE FRONT!,” by the Mayor’s Office, Philadelphia, PA, Fine or better. This large size broadside, 19” x 12.75” Calls for recruits to join a “Grand National Guard” to serve under General Winfield Scott: “This appeal is made to you reader, male or female, wherever you are. Read it, and send it to your neighbor. If you are a true Union man or woman, and wish to see the accursed rebellion stopped, do all in your power to fill up the grand First Corps of Maj. Gen. Hancock.” Large, bright woodcuts adorn this four-column broadside, which is signed in print by “Benjamin Franklin,” the Chief of Detective Police for Philadelphia! Broadside is mounted to board; it has a few stains, not affecting legibility, and there are some marginal tears and chips; also, some show-through from ink notation on verso. An impressive broadside with historic appeal................... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200) Page 122

398 c. 1867 Post Civil War era, Albumen Photograph, Portrait Collage, entitled, “The Officers of the C.S. Army & Navy,” Photographed and published by C. F. May, New York, Fine. This historic Albumen Photograph Portrait Collage of Civil War CONFEDERATE OFFICERS, measures 7” x 10” the central photographic image being mounted onto a larger paperboard as made with printed text below, to an overall size of 11” x 13.75”. The collage is of 49 different Confederate Army and Navy Officers. The image appears somewhat faded, likely as made. Listed below the photograph are the officers names, printed in alphabetical order. The edge of the larger paperboard has a fine edge split and is chipping at the upper right corner with a small piece missing. Any edge defect could easily be covered with an appropriate matte and it would be nice for framing and display. Included are images of such notables as; P.G.T. Beauregard, Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Alexander Stephens, Joe Johnston, and many others of varying fame and notoriety. A rarely encountered tribute to the military heroes of the Confederate States of America......... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

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Ruins of Fort Sumter Shown in Three Stereo Photo Cards

399 c. 1880, Lot of 3 Stereo Cards Showing the Ruins of Fort Sumter, Choice Very Fine. These three stereo cards, measuring 3.25” x 6.75,” are likely from the same set, as the photos are similar and all are mounted on mustard colored cards, with no printed inscriptions or manufacturer’s name. All three have been inscribed by hand identifying the scene. The first reads, “Showing casements from which the first shots were fired by Gen. Anderson twoards Morris Island.” The second card reads, “Under the lighthouse showing the only remaining casement - upper tier.” The third card shows a defensive work constructed from logs, reading, “Fort Sumpter [sic] looking seaward - Palmento Defences.” These cards and their photos are in excellent condition, the photos being sharp and clear, with great detail, and the cards being only slightly curled. A great view of this famous Civil War Site. (3 items).............. (300-450)

Civil War Lithograph by Currier & Ives of Philip Sheridan

400 1860 Civil War Period, Handcolored Lithograph by Currier & Ives, NY, entitled, “MAJOR GENERAL PHILIP H. SHERIDAN, U. S. ARMY,” Choice Very Fine. This impressive, orignal Handcolored Lithograph measures 10.5” x 16” and features a Portrait of Union Major General Philip Sheridan in his Civil War military uniform. Overall excellent condition and is very nice for display............................................................................ (200-250)

Broadside Print with 25 Portraits of Union Generals

401 1864-Dated, Civil War Broadside Print, THE NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS... NEW YORK HERALD..., NY, Very Fine. This large size Broadside measure 22” x 16” (by sight) matted, boldly printed in black on a large, wove paper sheet. It depicts 25 different Portraits of different Union Generals, including Grant, Sherman, Meade, Butler, Hooker, Sickles and 19 others! The four-columns of verse describe battles fought the previous year. Some trivial separation along the quarterfolds repaired with tape on the blank reverse and some small surface hits are impressed at the certer left. The motto “THE UNION MUST BE PRESERVED” flows beneath a large central portrait of Grant just above a rendering of the “CONSTITUTION.” This was given as a special gift to subscribers and readers of the Herald, as of January 1, 1864. Overall, this bold historic Broadside is quite impressive for display......... (600-800)

1863 Civil War Publication of “WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME” Historic Sheet Music

402 1863-Dated. First Edition. Historic Printed Sheet Music,WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME, Composed by Louis Lambert, Published by Henry Tolman, Boston, Very Fine. “WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME” has 6 pages (3 pages of music & lyrics), measures 10.25” x 13.25” and is in very nice condition. Please sing alone... we are certain you know the tune!......................................................................... (250-300)

Official Report “Fort Pillow Massacre Returned Prisoners”

403 1864-Civil War Hardcover Book, entitled: “Reports Of The Committee On The Conduct Of The War - Fort Pillow Massacre Returned Prisoners.,” About Fine.. The Battle of Fort Pillow on April 12, 1864 has caused great controversy about whether a massacre of surrendered African-American troops was conducted or condoned by Confederate Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest. This is an original, official set of reports measuring 6” x 9” x .75” including; 38th Congress 1st Session House of Representatives Report No. 65, Fort Pillow Massacre, 128 pages. Plus, 38th Congress 1st Session, House of Representatives. Report No. 67, Returned Prisoners, 34 pages, plus 4 pages of etchings of soldier-prisoners in the back of the book showing the effects of treatment while in the hands of the enemy. Cloth cover has wear and fading from age, the spine and edges have wear. Complete, with no missing pages. Some the pages have foxing and light stain from age, binding is strong, slight foxing, ex library book with markings on spine and library stamps and removed library slip. Overall good condition of this unusual book. The 38th Congress House of Representatives Report on the Massacre at Fort Pillow, Tennessee, includes 7 full page wood engravings of the prisoners who survived their capture, of the garrison captured by Nathan Bedford Forrest in that summer of 1864, the white union combatants were brutally imprisoned, but many survived, however nearly every negro union soldier in the garrison were mercilessly slaughtered by the Confederates as a symbolic act meant terrorize any former Slaves and their brothers from joining the Union cause. Hence this report by the Congress, this marks another act of terror committed by the Confederates during the Civil war. Copies of this report were issued to every member of the government. A most historic Civil War report directly tied to American Black History........................................................................... (250-300) Page 123

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Nine Civil War Sheet Music Scores “Come Rally Boys Around Our Flag” & More !

Outstanding Pennsylvania 88th Regiment Volunteer Soldier Original Hand-Drawn Colorful Chalk & Pencil Drawing

404 c. 1860s Civil War Era, Sheet Music, Lot of Nine Sheets. Nine sheets of Civil War era sheet music, including such hits as “Come Rally Boys Around Our Flag,” “It’s All Up in Dixie,” “Bid Me Good Bye,” “Grant’s The Man,” and others. Mostly Choice Extremely Fine condition. Sold “as is”. (9 items)......................... (300-400)

405 c. 1861 Civil War Carte-de-Visite of Union Brigadier General Davis Tillson and his Staff. Very Good. Union General who commanded Negro troops defending Knoxville during the Spring and Summer of 1864. His staff was comprised of Capt. Deane, Lt. Perry, Lt. Neff, Maj. Smith and Lt. Brown. Names are listed on reverse, also listed are where the men were from. Backstamp by “T.M. Schleier’s / Fine Art Gallery / Knoxville, East Tenn.” Scattered paper loss slightly affecting the side of one man’s head. .25” tear on right side 1.5” from top.............................. (200-250)

1858 Pattern Civil War Period Union “Slouch” Hat

406 c. 1858-1865, U.S. Civil War Period Union “Slouch Hat”, About Extremely Fine. 1858 Pattern, Civil War Period Union Slouch Hat, black felt with black silk edging, with twisted black silk and gold bullion cord, ending in two acorns which surround the crown of the hat. The Unit or Company number “2” is depicted within the front wreath. In very nice original condition, with some minor restoration to embroidered badge. Very Rare. Reference See: “Echoes of Glory, Arms And Equipment Of The Union,” pages 184-187.................................................................... (2,000-3,000) Note; the original period embroidered badge has been restored and re-sewn to front of hat.

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407 c. 1860-70, Original Hand-Drawn Colorful Chalk Drawing of a PA Union Volunteer Soldier of the 88th Regiment, Choice Extremely Fine. This wonderful, 19.5” x 15.5” Chalk and Pencil Portrait has been framed to an overall size of 26.75” x 22.75” in an antique gold-gilt period style wooden frame. This colorful and well executed, no date or place, drawing depicts a Volunteer Soldier from Pennsylvania 88th Regiment in his blue military uniform and overcoat, with his pistol tucked into his outer belt and kepi on his head. Included in the image is a tent and an American flag to the man’s left and a cannon to his right. Small portions of the frame’s floral design have broken off. The image is virtually perfect, having been well protected. This attractive artwork is a truly great piece that is fully ready for display........ (2,000-3,000)

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1862 Booklet Describing Union General McClellan’s “Army of the Potomac” Fold-out Map “Environs of Richmond”

408 1862-Dated Civil War, Imprint entitled, “The Army of the Potomac: its Organization, its Commander, and its Campaign,” First Edition, by Francois-Ferdinand Joinville, New York: Anson D. F. Randolph, Fine. This original booklet is a French nobleman’s assessment of General McClellan’s ill-fated Peninsular Campaign during the Civil War. The work originally appeared in French in “Revue des Deux Mondes,” and was translated by William Henry Hurlbert. The booklet has 118 pages, and measures 9” x 6”, in original titled wraps. Complete, with fold-out map at front detailing the “Environs of Richmond”. Slight chipping to cover and spine, but the pages mostly clean-and interesting content...... ....................................................................................... (350-400)

Bound 1863 & 1864 Two-Year Run of Civil War Newspapers

Civil War Design Playing Cards Advertisement 1863

410 (1863), Advertisement for “Union Playing Cards” with Civil War Designs, Near Mint. This advertisement for Union Playing Cards, manufactured by the American Card Company of New York, measuring 5.5” x 10,” was clipped from the bottom of a newspaper or magazine page. A pencil notation in the lower left corner indicates that the date of the issue was August 15, 1863. The ad depicts four different designs used by American Card Company on the backs of its Union series of cards. The designs are labeled “Major of Eagles,” “Colonel of Eagles,” Goddess of Eagles,” and “Ace of Eagles.” The Colonel and Major designs both depict a generic Union Military Officer of the period. The sales pitch appears in small letters at the top: “Two Packs, in Splendid Cases, free by mail on receipt of $1.” This great black and white print is in superb condition............................................ (400-500)

411 Confederate Civil War Pike Head from Lexington, Virginia, Fine. 8.5” long pike head, 4.5” long spade-shaped blade. Nice rust-brown patina to surface. Used by the Confederates and said to have been discovered in Lexington, VA.................... (600-800)

First Edition 1885 “Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant”

409 1863 to 1864 Published Dates, Bound Two-Year Run of “THE HINGHAM JOURNAL & SOUTH SHORE ADVERTISER,” Hingham, MA, Printed and Published by Blossom & Easterbrook, Choice Near Mint. This bound volume contains the Complete Two-year run from Jan. 2, 1863 to Dec. 30, 1864 of this Hingham, Mass. newspaper. It is a RARE First Edition, Elephant Folio, hardbound original half-calf leather over marbled boards, measuring 23.5” x 16.5”. This bound set includes Volumes 14 & 15, Nos. 1-52 (4 pages each). This is an interesting Civil War newspaper run, totaling 104 issues of this rare Weekly. It contains news & the usual announcements of marriages and deaths, fictional pieces, loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports, and simply a fascinating insight into American life during this period. This weekly newspaper set is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. We have not found another issue of this paper available for sale, especially from the Civil War, and they are individually worth well in excess of our estimate range. (Approx. 104 newspapers). .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

412 1885, First Edition Set entitled, “Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant,” Volumes 1 & 2 (Complete), Published by Charles L. Webster & Company, New York, NY, Extremely Fine. Both books in this complete set measure to 9” x 6.25” and volume one consists of 584 pages and volume two has 647 pages. Both volumes are in nice lightly used condition, bearing few signs of wear. The original green covers remain intact and strongly bound, the print is bold and clear. The facsimile of the original Terms of Lee’ s Surrender as written by General Grant is wholly intact. Also includes the printed facsimile inscription by Grant that, “These volumes are dedicated to the American soldier and sailor. - U.S. Grant., New York City, May 23d, 1885.” While many mistakenly believe such sets were inscribed by Grant’s own hand, he actually died days after the manuscript was handed over to the publisher and never lived to see the manuscript in book form. A beautiful and impressive set of books which has a nice golden embossed image of Grant on its covers. (2 item set)..................... (500-600) Page 125

Abraham Lincoln Related • Absentee Bids Must Be Received by Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time 413 May 30, 1893, P.O.S.A. (Patriotic Order, Sons of America) Washington Camp Ribbon, Very Fine. 7.75” x 2.5,” black and red printing on white linen. Scattered toning spots, some tape reinforcement on the back. From the Mastai Collection, with his inkstamp and inventory number along the top edge. The P.O.S.A. started out as a whites-only, antiCatholic, anti-immigration, anti-Irish organization which now devotes itself to education, patriotism, and respect for the U.S. flag. This ribbon coincided with the 46th year of the organization, the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, and the 26th Decoration Day. Very Rare.......... (275-350)

George Washington Design Civil War Dog Tag Not Holed

“George B. McClellan For President” Civil War Dog Tag - NGC Graded MS-65

416 1864-Dated. Civil War Dog Tag. George B. McClellan For President type. Struck in Brass. Not Holed. Unused. NGC graded MS-65. A blazing, fully lustrous Gem and the finest single example of this type we have encountered. Very rare NOT HOLED. Gorgeous and probably the Finest NGC certified......... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

Abraham Lincoln Related 1860 Anti-Abraham Lincoln “Campaign booklet No. 19” 414 c. 1860, George Washington Civil War Dog Tag. Born February 22, 1732. Struck in White Metal. Baker-122U. Blank Reverse. Not Holed. Extremely Fine. 30mm. This is a unused George Washington design, Civil War Dog Tag planchet that has not been holed or punched with the soldiers information on the blank reverse. It is silver-grey in color with some deeper tone within the protected rims and has some marks and surface irregularities, apparently from the way it was stored over the last 150 years or so. A scarce, major design type.................................... (250-350)

Exceedingly Rare Major General Joseph Hooker Civil War Dog Tag - The Only Example Known To Us

415 1863 Dated. Company 1, 151st Indiana Volunteers. Union Civil War Dog Tag. White Metal. War of 1861 Type. Suspended from a decorative Shield style pinback with the bust of Major General Joseph Hooker facing right, Choice Extremely Fine. 31 mm. 75 mm tall with hanger. This tag belonged to and reads: “Jacob F. Lewis. - Co. 1 - 151st IND. - VOL IND - MARSHALL Co Ind.” The War of 1861 obverse reads: “ENLISTED - FEB 14th - 1865 - At - PLYMOUTH, IND.” This soldier was quite the “romantic” enlisting on Valentine’s Day. There are no major problems or detractions and the portrait bust of General Joseph Hooker is exceptionally clean and sharp in detail. All text is clearly defined and easily readable. The historic John J. Ford, Jr. Collection sale, held by Stacks in January 2005 held a number of Civil War dog tags. There were none from Indiana and only one example had an attached pinback shield similar to this piece, but it has the portrait of McClellan and was from Massachusetts. That lot sold for the highest amount of any of the Ford Dog Tags and brought $3,450 in similar quality. It is very likely this example is unique for its General Joseph Hooker type, as well as extremely rare just being from Indiana. A fabulous, likely unique rarity......................... ............................................................................................(3,000-4,000)

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417 1860-Dated, First Edition, Presidential Campaign Publication by the National Democratic Executive Committee, published by McGill and Witherow, Campaign booklet No. 19, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an extremely rare Political, Anti-Abraham Lincoln publication and is the first we have encountered. It was issued for the Presidential Campaign of 1860, issued by the National Democratic Executive Committee, 8vo, 24 pages, boldly printed, clean and complete. It is This original imprint is boldly titled: “THE GREAT ISSUE TO BE DECIDED IN NOVEMBER NEXT! - SHALL THE CONSTITUTION AND THE UNION STAND OR FALL, - SHALL SECTIONALISM TRIUMPH? - LINCOLN AND HIS SUPPORTERS.- BEHOLD THE RECORD!” This publication is totally Anti-Lincoln. It presents the Black Republicans, Abraham Lincoln and his supporters as being in favor of the “hideous doctrine of NEGRO EQUALITY.” It presents Lincoln and his supporters in favor of the Abolition of Slavery and the higher law. The Black Republican Party is inciting the Slaves of the South to insurrection, and justifying the “massacre of the Whites in the Southern states.” They uphold an Antislavery Constitution, Anti Slavery Bible, Anti Slavery God. They state that SLAVE HOLDERS ARE MORE CRIMINAL THAN COMMON MURDERERS and that ... “The Black Republican Party advocates Disunion and Revolution, and is determined to abolish Slavery at all hazards, in defiance of all opposition, of whatever nature, which it is possible for Slaveocrats to bring against us.” All of this information being in their statements at their conventions. Our check online shows that there are no other original imprints available, there are no first editions listed, only brand new reprints which should not be confused with this rare original. A truly great, very historic and extremely rare Political, Abraham Lincoln and Civil War related imprint. The first we have offered.... (500-600)

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Magnificent Tintype Of The Abraham Lincoln Engraving After The Famous 1864 Photograph Portrait By Brady and Later The Pose United States Five Dollars Note

Rare 1864 Color Lincoln-Johnson Campaign Ticket

420 1864 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Election Ticket, Morgan County, OH, Choice Very Fine. This original Ticket is Printed in black ink on a yellow-orange colored paper (a rare variant from white). This Morgan County, Ohio ticket measures 3.25” x 6.75” and includes a list of electors for the Lincoln-Johnson slate in the 1864 Presidential election. This is the first we’ve handled in this color, being Ex: EAHA Auction, Lot 360, Oct. 5, 2002, where it sold for $748............................................................... (550-650)

418 Rare Tintype of Abraham Lincoln Engraving, in a Carte de Visite format style, Reproduced By George F. Ayer, Portland, ME, After Brady, Choice Near Mint. This is a 4” x 2.5” Carte de Visite size, “Union Card Picture” holder, with an oval opening containing a 2” high Tintype Image. That image is of a most historic Abraham Lincoln engraving, produced after the famous 1864 Portrait Photograph by Brady and later the image that would adorn the United States $5 bill. This card appears to be in nearly superb, virtually mint condition, the corners are crisp and clean, the image is exceptional, having sharp, crisp contrast.

1864 Lincoln-Johnson “Key Notes” Campaign Jugate Cover

The reverse seals in the Lincoln Tintype and has the period printed identification label of, “George F. Ayer, Photographer, 101 Middle Street, Portland.” on the back side of this creamy white, ornately embossed cardstock holder. The original paper seal has never been torn or tampered with in any way and appears fully original to the production of this historic piece. Overall, this Lincoln Tintype image and holder are in remarkable and exceptional high quality. Two fairly recent occurrences of the more common, small ferrotype size tintype images of this Lincoln image in small brass holders have both sold for the low four figures at a Southwestern auction house. This much larger, are far more rare major type should be worth multiples........................................................ (2,750-3,500)

421 1864 Abraham Lincoln- Andrew Johnson, “Key Notes” Jugate Presidential Campaign Postally Used Cover, Walcott 216, Choice Fine. This exceptional and rare type Postal Cover has its original 3c Rose Stamp (Scott 65). It is Tied by quartered cork, “Old Point Comfort Va. Oct. 9” Double-circle Date stamp, on Jugate illustrated Lincoln-Johnson “Key Notes” 1864 Political Presidential Campaign cover. It is addressed to Kezar Falls Me., with a B. W. Hitchcock of New York imprint on the reverse side of the fully intact top flap. There is some slight soiling and wear, still whole, complete and in attractive, fine quality that appears excellent for display. Ex: Robert A. Siegel Auction..... (700-900)

1864 Chippewa Indian Treaty Signed In-Print By Abraham Lincoln 419 1864-1865, Official Copy of the Printed Treaty between the United States and the Chippewa Indians in Minnesota, Signed in Print by Abraham Lincoln, Choice Extremely Fine. This is the original, official Printed Text of a Treaty with the Indians concluded May 7, 1864 and ratified by the Senate in February 1865. The Chiefs of Three Native American Indian Chippewa tribes agree to give up six reservations, in exchange for three different sections of land, onesection being for each of the Indian Chiefs. This 8 page , 12.5” x 8” official Printed Document opens with the introduction, in part reading: “Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America to All and Singular to Whom these Presents shall Come, Greeting...” - and contains the printed signatures of W.P. Dole, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Clark W. Thompson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, [Chief] Hole-In-The-Day, and [Chief] Turtle, as well as that of Abraham Lincoln. The tribes specified in this treaty are the “Chippewas of the Mississippi, the Pillager and Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota.” Carefully preserved in a custommade library folder, this document is in excellent condition, lightly toned on the back and around the front edges, clean and bright inside, with a trivial 1” tear at the top of the spine. This was a rare and little known treaty that was concluded during the Civil War period, as authorized by President Abraham Lincoln.................... ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000)

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Original Handwritten Poem Inscribed to Abraham Lincoln From Colonel Thomas Worthington of the 46th Ohio OVI

422 February, 1864-Dated Civil War Period, Original Manuscript Poem Signed, “Col. T. Worthington,” written in Pencil, entitled “Tis but one hundred thousand men,” Very Fine. This is an original Civil War Period, Manuscript Poem Signed, “Col. T. Worthington - February, 1864,” entitled “Tis but one hundred thousand men”, 2.5 pages, measuring 9.75” x 7.75” and is headed at the upper right corner, “Inscribed to President Lincoln”. There are two trivial spots under the header and some traces of a prior collector’s mounting into an album on the far right edge portion of the final back page. Overall, it is very clearly and neatly written in fine brown ink on lightly lined wove period paper. This remarkable and historic original Poem reads, in full: “Inscribed to President Lincoln — Tis but one hundred thousand men. ‘If we can’t kill you in battle —— we can starve you Chivalric rebel to death.’ From Madawaska’s icy shore - To Rio Bravo’s burning sands, - From wild and wide Atlantic’s roar - To mild Pacific’s golden strand, - Up, up ye friends of freedom all, - To drive the vipers from the den - Where pine your friends in famined thrall ! - Tis but one hundred thousand men ! From where the Everglades spread wide - To Minnesota’s farthest wild, - From far Superior’s icy tide - To Pensacola’s zephyrs mild, - Grasp, freemen, grasp your brands of wrath - And march, march fiercely forward them - To snatch your braves from lingering death! - ‘Tis but one hundred thousand men ! O think ye, at your groaning boards - Where August crowns the bloom of day, - And brown November heaps his hoards - Of plenty on your winter’s day. - Think ye of these whose fetters bind - Their famined frames in treason’s den; - And can ye linger yet behind ? - ‘Tis but one hundred thousand men ! Unsatisfied where fields of blood - Their crimson harvests daily bear, - These traitor-friends of demon mood - Deem not of honorable war. - ‘If ye are not in battle slain - With famine ye’ll be murdered’ - then - Forward ! they shall be free again, - Though t’were ten hundred thousand men ! Call out the states of ‘87, - The first five free from slavery’s stain - To these the glorious boon be give - To snatch our braves from treason’s chain. - Ohio far Wisconsin greets; - Calls Illinois to Michigan - And Indiana bravely meets - The call ten myriads of men.”

Colonel Thomas Worthington of the 46th Ohio Infantry, was commissioned on October 1861 and was later Court-martialed and cashiered from the Union Army as the result of a bitter dispute with General Sherman over Sherman’s alleged errors at the Battle of Shiloh. More than a poem, this is a significant, historical document. It expresses the personal feelings of the author, and links him directly to his well documented Civil War service. A highly important, museum quality piece..............................................................................................................................(4,000-5,000) The author of this Poem, Colonel Thomas Worthington, is himself quite famous. He has a book written about him entitled, “Tom Worthington’s Civil War: Shiloh, Sherman, and the Search for Vindication” by James D. Brewer. (This book can be located for sale online.) Colonel Tom Worthington was a truly decent man, whose family values, training at West Point, and experience as a soldier, shouted out to him that General William Tecumseh Sherman was not demonstrating the behavior of a good leader during the weeks and days directly before the Battle of Shiloh. Chiefly because of Col. Worthington’s criticism of Sherman at Shiloh, General Sherman had him court-martialed out of the Union army. The 46th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (or 46th OVI) was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War. This same 46th Ohio Infantry was organized in Worthington, Ohio from October 16, 1861 through January 28, 1862 and mustered in for three years service under the command of Colonel Thomas Worthington. Worthington, Ohio is a city in Franklin County, Ohio. The city was named in honor of Col. Thomas Worthington, also a past Governor of Ohio.

Extremely Rare Hand-Made Reverse Painting on Glass of Abraham Lincoln in a Gilt Wooden Frame Memorial 423 c. 1865, Original Hand-Made Reverse Painting of Abraham Lincoln on Glass, Cracked Glass, Fine. This is an original, large size and impressive, Reverse Painting on Glass. The Painting measures 24.5” x 18.25” and is housed within a gilt wooden frame measuring to 28.25” x 21.75”. This unusual piece features a transfer image of Lincoln in the center of a hand-painted wreath. The background is black and there appears to be some newspaper behind Lincoln’s image and some crinkled, foil-type material behind the wreath. There are several large sectional repaired breaks in the glass, along with some light chipping and crystallizing of the paint and sold “as is” as such. This exceedingly rare “Folk Art” style memorial was probably made very shortly after Lincoln’s assassination on April 14, 1865. Even given the repairs, it is certainly an impressive display piece. A similar item of this same basic design and size, was offered by a San Francisco-based antiques dealer in a major trade publication years ago for $6,000. and was noted to be one of only a few known to exist and is quite valuable to collectors............... (2,500-3,000) Page 128

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1864 Presidential Campaign Broadside Quoting Abe Lincoln

424 c. September 1864 Civil War Period, Presidential Campaign Broadside, headed “President Lincoln And General Grant - On Peace And War.” Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. The very rare 1864 Campaign Broadside, one page, measuring 9.25” x 11.75”, no date, is quoting Abraham Lincoln: “There are now in the service of the United States near 200,000 able-bodied colored men… The Democratic strategy demands that these forces be disbanded, and that the masters be conciliated by restoring them to slavery… Should I do so, I should deserve to be dammed in time and eternity…”. Printed at lower edge, “For sale by all News Agents, Price, $1 per 100.” This origional 1864 Republican Campaign Broadside has two columns of print, including an, “Interview with the President - Mr. Lincoln’s View of Democratic Strategy,” plus: “Letter of General Grant,” and “On the Chicago Surrender,” a poem by Bayard Taylor. The interview of President Lincoln by Judge John T. Mills of the Fifth Judicial Circuit and ex-Governor Alexander Randall of Wisconsin fills up the first column. Much of it concerns the Black Americans living in the South freed by the Emancipation Proclamation. In the interview, when President Lincoln said to Judge Mills and Gov. Randall, “There is no programme offered by any wing of the Democratic party but that must result in the permanent destruction of the Union,” Gov. Randall said, “But Mr. President, General McClellan is in favor of crushing out the rebellion by force. He will be the Chicago Candidate.” McClellan became the Democratic presidential candidate at their August 2931, 1864, convention in Chicago. President Lincoln responded, in part: “There are now in the service of the United States near 200,000 able-bodied colored men, most of them under arms, defending and acquiring Union territory. The Democratic strategy demands that these forces be disbanded, and that the masters be conciliated by restoring them to slavery. The black men who now assist Union prisoners to escape, they are to be converted into our enemies in the vain hope of gaining the good will of their masters. We shall have to fight two nations instead of one. You cannot conciliate the South if you guarantee to them ultimate success; and the experience of the present war proves their success is inevitable if you fling the compulsory labor of millions of black men into their side of the scale. Will you give our enemies such military advantages as insure success, and then depend on coaxing, flattery and concession to get them back into the Union? Abandon all the posts now garrisoned by black men, take 200,000 men from our side and put them in the battle-field or corn-field against us, and we would be compelled to abandon the war in three weeks.” (For more complete text, plus the poem, please view it all on our auction website at: www.EarlyAmerican.com). This is an extremely rare political Broadside, which in varied condition, appears in important collections including the Abraham Lincoln Collection at the University of Chicago Library and the collection at Harvard University’s Houghton Library. This example is one is one of the very finest known........................ (800-1,400)

Rare Lincoln Mourning Plaster Portrait In Its Original Case “Abraham Lincoln Born February 12th, 1809 - Died April 15th, 1865.”

425 c. 1865, Abraham Lincoln Mourning Portrait, White Plaster on a Black Background, Under Glass in Original Case, Extremely Fine. This ornate, black, 3.5” x 3” embossed case, of the type normally used for tintype photographs, contains instead a white plaster profile portrait of Lincoln, set against a black background, within a gilt brass border. The white silk on the inside of the lid is inscribed, “Abraham Lincoln - Born February 12th, 1809 - Died April 15th, 1865.” The plaster is cracked and possibly repaired in 3 places, and the lid is detached. A small piece of the silk lining of the lid is also missing. Otherwise this rare and unusual Lincoln mourning souvenir is quite attractive and desirable...................... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

Rare Pre-Assassination Mary Todd Lincoln Tintype Image

426 (MARY TODD LINCOLN), First Lady, Wife of Abraham Lincoln. March 7, 1865-Dated Pre-Assassination, Mary Todd Lincoln Tintype Photograph, Produced by Sunbeam Gallery, Rochester, NY, Choice Very Fine. This is an original, 2” x 1.4” Tintype of Mrs. Lincoln, wearing her distinctive floral headpiece, holding flowers, and wearing a flowing dress. This sharp image is housed in a white, embossed paper holder, 4” x 1.4”, with an oval opening. The “patented” date printed at the bottom of the holder is March 7, 1865 is very significant as President Abraham Lincoln was still alive. This image was probably a companion piece to a similar tintype holder with the President’s image. Backstamp reads: “Made with Wing’s Patent Multiplying Camera, Only at Geo. W. Godfrey & Co.’s.” Very nice image with slight surface scratches and a few, very light stains to the holder. Overall, a desirable, essential addition to any Lincoln collection............ (1,500-2,000) Page 129

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Extraordinary Abraham Lincoln Assassination Letter Dated April 15th, 1865 “The President and Secretary of State were assassinated last night...”

1865 Letter Describes Lincoln’s Funeral Procession

428 April 22, 1865-Dated, Manuscript Letter by “Wm. T. Carter,” to his “Grandma,” describing the effect of the death of Abraham Lincoln, and the funeral procession through Newark, NJ, Choice Very Fine. This historic original letter measures 5.25” x 8” and was written on fine-laid personal stationery. This nicely written letter was penned in the week just after Lincoln’s death, and has lots of sentiment from the era, reading in part: “There was a great procession here on Wednesday, the funeral of the President, it was very large indeed the largest I heard that ever paraded in Newark; I only saw part of it however…. The body of the President is to be in New York on Monday and I would like very much to go and see him for I never saw him when alive, but I think there will be such a crowd that one would get crushed to death almost just as it was at the Duke of Wellington’s funeral in London… Mr. Geo. A Keen has gone to Richmond and if he want to get home right away I fear will have some difficulty because they are so fearful the murderer of the late President may escape. They are omitting no pains in order to capture him and I am sure I hope they will for if any one ever deserved to forfeit his life he does…” Exceptional content!................................................... (900-1,200)

“The Provost Marshal there had been notified that it was thought Boothe was on the train...” Lincoln Assassination 427 April 15th, 1865-Dated Lincoln Assassination, Autograph Letter Signed, Regarding Military Instructions and Information including the historic statement, “The President and Secretary of State were assassinated last night...” Choice Very Fine. This is an extraordinary, Autograph Letter Signed, Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 3rd Div., Dept. W. Va., Martinsburg, W. Va., dated April 15th, 1865. Boldly written in deep brown ink on very clean, light blue line wove period paper, 1 page, measuing about 9.75” x 7.5” being addressed to, “Maj. J.T. Daniels Commanding...” (from) By Order of Col. Roger E. Cook of the 13th Maryland Infantry and C.(harles) S.(tillman) Ilsley. This truly remarkable letter reads, in full: “Maj. You will immediately cause all your pickets along line of Railroad to be instructed to arrest all persons attempting to pass the lines with or without passes who are not known to be trustworthy. - The President and Secretary of State were assassinated last night and doubtless the assassins will attempt to escape through the lines which must be prevented if possible. - By Order of - Col. of Col. R.(oger) E. Cook...” While the authorities had some leads, both John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice, David Herold already had left Washington D.C. and were on the run. The hope of the government was that Booth had not yet left the Washington, D.C. and immediate Virginia area, and that they would soon be captured. This incredible, original and most timely letter points to that fact. In their guarding not only roads and bridges, but also searching the railroad lines, as well. A fascinating look into the lengths the Army and United States government went in their pursuit to capture John Wilkes Booth and his accomplices................................................. (5,000-6,000)

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429 April 24, 1865-dated, Autograph Letter Signed by James Livington, concerning the Assassination and Funeral of President Lincoln and his assassin, John Wilkes Boothe, Choice Very Fine. In this original, 7.25” x 4.5” six page letter, dated April 24, 1865, written from Elmira, New York, by Paymaster’s Clerk James L. Livingston to his father, Captain Robert W. Livingston of the 118th New York. Only nine days after the death of the President and two days before Boothe’s capture and death, James informs his father that, in part: “...the death of the President made it very gloomy here for a while and for three or four different days, business was all closed. Last Wednesday and Thursday the office was closed and I went down to Williamsport Pa., on a visit...... When we got to Troy on our way home, we found a terribly excited crowd at the Depot. The Provost Marshal there had been notified that it was thought Boothe was on the train, and the people had got wind of it, and were there to meet us. The doors of the cars were locked and no one allowed to get off until a thorough search had been made. I was glad I did not answer to his description. I tell you, for it would have fared hard with a fellow supposed to have been him to have fallen into the hands of that crowd.” (He signs) “Your affectionate Son, Jim” Docketed, “J. L. Livingston April 27, 1865” This letter goes on to request an Ambrotype of his mother and their home. He mentions that the “cherry trees are in blossom here,” inquires on the health of some of his family members and laments that he is not as successful as he would like to be. This sentimental letter is written with beautifully legible penmanship in brown ink. Relatively clean wove period paper with only light toning at the fold and decoratively embossed by the paper manufacturer. An incredible, first-hand account of the mood of the country just following President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.................. ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

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Letter Concerning the Funeral of President Lincoln and the Release of Rebel Prisoners Dated April 29, 1865 430 April 29, 1865-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, James Livingston, concerning the funeral of President Lincoln and the release of Rebel prisoners, Very Fine. This is an original letter, measuring 8” x 5” with four pages, dated April 29, 1865, written from Elmira, New York, by Paymaster’s Clerk James L. Livingston to his father, Captain Robert W. Livingston of the 118th New York. He writes, in part: “ My Dear Father.... I have hardly had an opportunity to write to any one. A new Regiment, the 194th has been organizing here, and we have been paying bounties to them, have payed six companies and will pay the other four Monday and Tuesday. I suppose you have seen the last order discharging all recruits in barracks, for old Regiments, and all soldiers in Hospitals unable to join their Regiments and that will keep the mustering portion of our office busy for a while. And then the whole Army is to be discharged within the next month, which will make work for us for a month longer. I suppose your Regiment will be discharged now in a very short time. The Rebel prisoners here are to be released as fast as they can be paroled.....” He goes on to give his opinion of Lincoln’s funeral train procession, “... There are two papers only published here; the Advertiser and the Gazette, representing both parties... I have not examined the Advertiser, but I believe there is not much in it of the funeral. What do you think about their toting Lincoln’s corpse around to make a show of. It seems mighty foolish for a civilized nation to me and I reckon it will be sneered at not a little by Foreign nations...” (Signed) “Your affectionate Son, Jim” Docketed: “J. L. Livingston May 2nd 1865”

A Negro Man Named Harry Is Sold To Declaration of Independence Signer “Genl. (Lewis) Morris” By “Lady Sterling” The Wife of William Alexander, Lord Sterling !

432 Sarah Alexander Manuscript Slave Receipt Signed, “Sarah Alexander”, 7” x 1.5”, “for the consideration for a Negro man named Harry sold to Genl. Morris.” “Lady Sterling” is written on the verso. Alexander was the daughter of Philip Livingston and the wife of William Alexander, Lord Sterling. This small, original Manuscript Receipt measures 7” x 1.5” and is in Extremely Fine quality. It reads, in full: “Received New York 11th Sept. 94 the sum of £40 in full for the consideration for a Negro man named Harry sold to Genl. Morris. - (Signed) Sarah Alexander.” “Genl. Morris” mentioned here is Lewis Morris, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a General in the New York State Militia during the American Revolutionary War. An extraordinary, Slave Sale Receipt connecting two major figures in the founding of the United States of America who were both Slave holders..... ................................................................................. (1,600-2,000)

Superb Anti-Slavery Plaque Depicting A Slave In Chains

There is superb content relating to President Lincoln’s funeral tour, the release of Rebel prisoners and discharging of Regiments after the Civil War, and his personal income taxes. Written in light brown ink on clean, lightly blue lined wove period paper with decorative embossed “E. H. Owen” at upper left. A small 1/4” chink missing at bottom of the last page, not affecting the body of this most historic letter.............................................. (500-600)

Lincoln Assassin Conspirator Hangings in Washington Mary Surratt who was hanged along with her cohorts David Herold, George Atzerodt and Lewis Payne, 431 July 8, 1865-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, James L. Livingston with comments about the Lincoln Conspirator Hangings in Washington the day before, Choice Very Fine This is an original, three page letter, measuring 9.75” x 7.75” being written from Elmira, New York, by Paymaster’s Clerk James L. Livingston to his father, Captain Robert W. Livingston of the 118th New York. This letter refers to the hanging of Mary Surratt, who was hanged along with her cohorts, David Herold, George Atzerodt and Lewis Payne, as the convicted assassins of President Abraham Lincoln. This letter reads, in part: “My Dear Father... What do you think of the hanging-bee at Washington yesterday? Mrs. Surratt thought it rather severe not to give her only one day to turn her lamps in; but I reckon if she had had a week she would never have got them burning bright enough to save her. I guess she has gone to the sulphurous climate, straight.” — (Signed) “Your affectionate son, Jas. L. Livingston”. Docketed: “J. L. Livingston - July 12/65”.

Written with stylish, beautiful clear handwritting in light brown ink on wove period paper, bearing a decorative embossing of the maker at the upper left corner. Fiery words are written within an otherwise innocuous letter, mostly riddled with not-so-subtle hints of needing money to return home for a visit. The significant, wonderful Lincoln Conspirator Hanging content as seen through the eyes of a young man of the time.............................. (600-800)

433 c. 1795. Anti-Slavery Plaque “Humanity” Depicting a Kneeling Slave in Chains. Likely British. Cast Iron. Choice Near Mint. This impressive cast iron plaque, measuring 5.25” x 3.5” in size, has a high relief depiction of a chained slave, kneeling either in prayer or asking for mercy, surrounded by a high relief beaded border. This plaque is unsigned and unmarked, the back being completely blank, and may be English in origin. It appears to have been copper plated, and is now beautifully patinated to a slight green color. This design was widely used in England in the 1790’s on a series of Antislavery tokens. An original, historic Antislavery item of true museum quality.................................... (1,500-2,000)

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Runaway Slave Broadside “Forty Dollars Reward.” for the Capture of “Negro HARRY” & “Negro LEN” of Maryland

434 October 23, 1802-dated. Runaway Slave Broadside. Frederick-Town (MD). “Forty Dollars Reward.” for the Capture of “Negro HARRY” and “Negro LEN.” Fine. This is an exceptional, exceedingly rare original printed Broadside, on period laid paper, measuring 9” x 7.5” with added manuscript Power of Attorney Signed by Baker Johnson (Len’s Master) on the otherwise normally blank reverse. The deep black, boldly printed, highly pronounced face side of this Broadside reads, in full: “Forty Dollars Reward. Ranaway from the Subscribers, near Frederick-Town, on the 18th inst. the two negro men herein after described, Negro HARRY, a short, well set, little fellow, of a yellowish complexion, wears his wool combed and has a large scar in his forehead; he is a cooper by trade and plays on the fiddle; he is sensible and talkative, and has waited (when young) in the house, he is now nearly thirty years old, he is the property of James Johnson who cannot describe his cloths. Negro LEN, About twenty-five years of age, a tall straight, black fellow, remarkably well made, pretty large eyes and mouth, and when spoke to answers quick, he has been used to work in the Catoctin Furnace, his cloths cannot be described, but he as well as Harry is generally well dressed, they have both procured passes from free negroes. Whoever secures the above negroes in any jail so that their respective masters get them again, shall receive the above reward, or twenty dollars for either and reasonable charges if brought home. JAMES JOHNSON BAKER JOHNSON October 23rd, 1802. Frederick-Town — Printed by John P. Thomson.” In addition, there is a manuscript statement on the otherwise blank reverse transcribed as follows: “Fred’k County State of Maryland. I do hereby authoriz(e) and impower Mr. Wm. Halsey to apprehend and imprison or bring home, or cause or procure to be apprehended, imprisoned so brought home the within described Runaway Negro [ ] Slave named Len, he being the property of the subscriber given under my hand this 16th day of Nov. 1802 - B. Johnson.” “Power of Att’y” and the signatures of two Contables below the statement. Only a few small centerfold and ink errosion holes with the laid period paper having some expected light even tone, the print being bold and dark. One tan stain spot is located at left of the large printed text “Negro LEN,” and it has usual folds from actual use. Some bleedthrough from the deep brown ink manuscript statement on the reverse shows though to the printed front of this Broadside (which is quite fully readable). This is a truly remarkable, extremely early and historic rarity that is of significant importance for Black History and Slavery collectors. A museum quality, graphically impressive, authentic 1802 Runaway Slave Broadside.......................................................................................................(5,000-6,000) Page 132

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1796 Document Forbidding Slavery in the Ohio Territory Stating: “There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude...”

435 1796, “An Ordinance For the Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River Ohio.” Printed Document, 16 pages, disbound from “The Laws of the United States of America,” measuring 7.75” x 4.75”, Very Fine. It was published in 1796 by Richard Folwell of Philadelphia, the last nine pages of this document being the table of contents for all three volumes of Folwell’s historic publication, including the laws passed at the first and second sessions of Congress and the treaties between the U. S. and other nations. The first seven pages hold the seven Articles of the Northwest Ordinance. Article VII forbids slavery in the Territory. Light toning and staining, not affecting legibility. Historic, Important & Extremely rare...................... (1,500-2,000)

1805 Charleston Newspaper Ad for Slave “City Badges”

437 January 12, 1805-Dated, Newspaper “CHARLESTON COURIER,” Mispelled “CHRALESTON”, with Slavery Related Ads for “City Badges, for the year 1805” and “Africans For Sale,” Fine. This is an original, printed period newspaper, 4 pages, disbound, measuring 19” x 11.75” entitled, “CHARLESTON COURIER,” with Slavery Related Ads for “City Badges, for the year 1805” found in the middle of column two of page three and “Africans For Sale,” at the bottom of column three of the front page. This early newspaper is in above average condition having been bound for so long in a volume. The top header is well printed, but Charleston is spelled “Chraleston” and there is overall expected light tone, scattered minor foxing, edge chips and splits. It is whole and complete, with well printed ads, including Sailing Ships, Merchant Ads and much more. The important and scarce Slave Tag ad reads: “City Badges, for the year 1805. - Notice is hereby given to the Owners, or Representatives of such Slaves as are working out on hire within the City, that the City Treasurer will commence issuing Badges for the year 1805, on the first Monday in January next. - W. Roach, City Treasurer. - City Treasury Office, Dec. 8, 1804....................................................... (300-400)

Enslavement of African Americans Was Necessary

Slave Expense Document For “500 Negros”!

436 c. 1800, Slave Expense Document: “The Cost of ‘Cloathing & Victualing’ 500 Negroes for One Year,” Very Fine. Manuscript Document in crisp brown ink on watermarked, fine-laid paper, one page, 9” x 7”, itemizing the costs associated with a large group of slaves, no year, no location. It reads, “An estimate of the first cost of 500 Negroes, together with the yearly expense of victualing & clothing them, viz: To the first cost of 500 Negroes at 30 pounds each... 15,000... To the clothing said Negroes 4 times a year with Ozenbrigs, Frocks & Trousers at 4/6 ster’g each suit.... 450... To the victualizing of 500 Negroes 52 weeks at 22d each week... 2383.68. P(er) annum... 2833.6.8 pounds”. If a North American document, this would have originated with one of the nation’s largest planters. The watermark consists of the initials “LVG” beneath a crowned shield with insignia of a powder horn hanging by a strap. Light toning along the upper right edge.................................. (600-800)

438 1829, “A Treatise on The Patriarchal, or Co-Operative System of Society As it Exists in Some Governments...,” 2nd edition, by Zaphaniah Kingsley, Florida, Very Fine. 9” x 6.5” pamphlet with plain brown paper wraps—separated; stitched binding, 16 pages. Lightly toned and foxed throughout. An important and rare early Florida essay on the “benefits” of slavery, arguing the impracticality of colonization (sending African Americans away to Africa or to an island community such as Haiti), and for treating slaves with kindness (patriarchalism). Kingsley also claims that enslavement of African Americans was necessary because the hot, humid Southern climate made labor “unfavorable” for “whites.” Most of Kingsley’s ideas have been refuted or have fallen out of favor in modern times, but it is interesting to glimpse politicaleconomic literature of this type from the 19th century. An extremely rare and important original text..................................... (600-800) Page 133

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1840 Letter Mentions the Slave Revolt Aboard the Amistad

439 c. 1840, Autograph Letter Signed, by “Erasmus D. Drury,” of Newburgh, NY, mentioning the Rebellion of Enslaved Africans aboard the Ship Amistad, and how they killed the Captain, etc., Fine. Undated Autograph Letter, on integral mailing leaf with the red stamp NEWBURGH, NY, measuring 9.75” x 8”, three pages plus mailer, with some absences and small holes due to insects and wax seal being opened, but the writing is very legible. Written to Mr. & Mrs. James Davis of Limestone Springs, South Carolina. Drury writes of a museum exhibit in New York that had the wax casts of the African Rebels’ Heads who killed a captain on a ship - here directly refering to the famous Amistad Revolt of 1839! This historic letter reads, in part: “Dear Cousins - ... I can assure you that we both seen all we could, we went into the museum and there we spent an hour very busy looking at every thing semely (seemly). I wish you could have been with us at that time they had the wax (torn by seal) of the slaves that killed the captain of the ship that they were in, and some of the rest of the crew and made the rest manage the vessel so as to get back to Africa, but at night and stormy weather they took the advantage, and went the other way until they got to this country. I suppose you read an account of it before you left home. And from the museum we went to one of my cousins in New York...” While the Africans were held in New Haven awaiting trial, a New Haven wax museum owner made wax life masks of the captive’s heads and experts were called in to examine them. The wax figures then toured the East Coast during the trials. The case reached the Supreme Court in 1841 and with the assistance of John Quincy Adams, the Africans proved in court that they were not slaves and had been illegally captured and transported to America after the slave trade had been banned—they were eventually set free. This letter also underscores the author’s curiosity about the differences between the North and South, both in climate and fashion. “...Uncle Joseph has bought a plantation in Henderson Kentucky and wishes Emily to come there and live with him but she is troubled with the dropsy. She has had 6 quarts of water taken form her and she is filled up again but she does not seem to want it opened again.....” “... there have been two great thaws this winter...which raised the streams so much that it washed away bridges and dams and affected a considerable of damage to the several railroads in the northern parts, but I suppose you have not had a slay ride this winter which must make it seem as though winter had got to come yet to the south....I should like to be where you live awhile and see the fashions of the people there which must be very splendid as the people are pretty much all very forehanded as regards wealth. But perhaps not so much taste is displayed as some of our more northern people have as regards such matters. But I expect you have got tired of such enjoyments and gone to housekeeping, and I hope take much comfort and social happiness in your new home and climate.” Outstanding, historical Amistad case and related contemporary content that is rarely encountered!........................... (1,800-2,000) Page 134

British Prime Minister Who Abolished Slavery in 1807

440 LORD WILLIAM WYNDHAM GRENVILLE (1759-1834). British Prime Minister Who Abolished Slavery in 1807. September 6, 1831-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Grenville,” nicely written upon fine quality period laid, watermarked paper, 7.5” x 4.75”, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. This letter is written three years before his death and years after having a debilitating stroke. Here, Lord Grenville writes to an unnamed correspondent thanking him for some pleasant verses he had received. Nicely written in Grenville’s own hand and Signed by him at the bottom. Also, accompanied by a superb quality 1829 engraving of Grenville (overall size 10.25” x 6.5”), which quite possibly could have accompanied the letter! (2 items).................................. (400-600)

1836 “Liberty and the Rights of Man” Political Print Broadside

441 Woodblock Print: “ALMANACK for 1836,” Choice Extremely Fine. Uncolored woodblock print measuring 9.5” x 14.5”, including margins, of a political broadside depicting six scenes of humanity’s fight against lies, corruption, tyranny, and supporting the quest for “Liberty and the Rights of Man” through the ages. Wonderfully detailed print broadside which has a Roman gladiator armed with a “Truth” shield, riding in a chariot running over two monsters labeled “Lies” and “Corruption.” In addition, there are scenes of a public hanging, a guillotining, a shipwreck, burning buildings, a scene in a church, and a scene at a dinner table in which a robed ghostly figure rises out of a black cloud. The printer, although not listed, is most likely American, as the key themes of liberty and rights are central to the American Revolution. A striking broadside for a politically inspired Almanac for the year 1836. Very lightly toned sheet, dark crisp printed images, edges are trimmed, and a central split has been expertly sealed............................. (500-700)

442 1838, Grayson County (likely Virginia), Partially Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property, Fine. Measures 2.5” x 6.” Property Tax Receipt for the year 1838. “To the Sheriff of Grayson County, Dr.” A receipt of $2.85 from Mr. Robert Pugh for “4 Tithe at 33 cents per Tithe, 2 Slaves at 30 cents per slave, 6 Horses at 8 cents per horse, and 300 Acres of Land.” Signed at bottom. Evenly toned paper. Matter of fact historical evidence of the status of Slaves as property. (225-275)

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From Lafayette, Louisiana postmarked “New Orleans” “…if Mammy wishes to be free he intends giving her such papers…”

Partially-Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves

445 1849-Dated, Grayson County (likely Virginia), PartiallyPrinted Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property, Fine. This original Property Tax Receipt for the year 1849 measures 4” x 6.” and is printed in deep black on light tan wove period paper. Made to, “To the Sheriff of Grayson County Dr.” a receipt of $13.90 from Mr Robert Pugh for “5 Titheables ... 4 Slaves ... 9 Horses ... 1 Clock and ... 845 Acres of Land. There is some foxing present but otherwise crisp paper and legible writing in bold brown ink. A scarce Partially-Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves.................................................... (250-300)

“Remarks on the Colonization of the Western Coast of Africa by the Free Negroes of the United States” 443 A touching letter by a woman explaining how her family plans to set free their enslaved “Old Mammy… a faithful servant to all of us…,” Lafayette, Louisiana, Very Fine. Undated manuscript letter, measuring 9” x 7.25”, four-page letter including mailing leaf, postmarked “New Orleans”, written to Mary Dorsey of Bunker Hill, Illinois, and stating, in part: “Archie [and Mrs. Parmele] says that our old Mammy and her husband do not live very happily together and she had a hearty cry when she came away without her, but Mr. Buckner has promised to buy her and if Mammy wishes to be free he intends giving her such papers as will establish her freedom. Poor old Mammy has been a faithful servant to all of us, and I will be too happy to see her living at her ease, in her old days…” Rare letter, mentioning the conditions of servitude and a commitment to freeing a dedicated slave nearing the end of her life........................................................... (400-600)

Prices of Negro Slaves in the Richmond (VA) Market 1846

446 1850 Booklet, “Remarks on the Colonization of the Western Coast of Africa by the Free Negroes of the United States, and the Consequent Civilization of Africa and Suppression of the Slave Trade,” unnamed author, Very Fine. This “Colonization” booklet was printed by W.L. Burroughs Steam Power Press of New York, 8.75” x 5.75,” 67 pages, disbound, and otherwise sound and clean. The actual “Remarks” take only 13 pages — the rest of the book is filled with an Appendix complimentary of the American Colonization Society, a society formed to re-settle free blacks in the colony of Liberia on the west coast of Africa. Such colonization was attractive for several reasons: it rid America of the burden of freed slaves, the colony was a potential market for commerce, and the colony was a jumping-off point for the “civilization” of Africa and to increase the spread of Christianity. This booklet contains fascinating and in-depth details concerning the Colonization efforts..... (400-500)

1852 Tax Form For “14 Blacks” and “Male Free Negroes”

444 April 9, 1846-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “R. Sumpkin,” Richmond, Virginia, Regarding Slave Sale Prices, with integral leaf addressed to Lewis Webb in North Carolina, Choice Very Fine. This outstanding short letter gets right to the point regarding the market prices for Slaves in Richmond, Virginia, 1 page, measuring 9.75” x 7.5” and reads, in full: “your favour came safe to hand and the Contents notice likely negroes are selling well, likely men 600 to 675, likely girls 450 to 475 and all others in proportion very fine selling, - Small are selling Higher than any other Kind. Good many Buyers in negros seems - I am yours, R. Sumpkin”. Letter has a red circular Postal Stamp from “Richmond Va.” with a red stamped “5” postage. It is boldly written on period wove paper. A most historic Black history and Slavery related letter... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

447 1852, Albemarle County (Virginia) Tax Bill, Includes Tax on 14 Blacks and “Male Free Negroes,” Very Fine. This original, preprinted 4” x 8” form directs the Sheriff of Albemarle County to collect the annual tax on land, Blacks [slaves], horses, clocks and other categories, plus a “County Levy” on White adults and Blacks. The term “slaves” is not used, but one can assume that Blacks means slaves because this form also has a tax category for “Male free negroes.” The name of the person or firm being taxed is handwritten at the top, the amounts have been filled in by hand, and the document is signed at the bottom. In this case, Joseph Campbell had 14 slaves on his 709 acres of land, and was levied for 1 White. This tax bill is in excellent condition, the paper being still fairly bright on the front, and lightly age toned on the back. An interesting document from the pre-Civil War South, suitable for framing and display.................................................. (300-400) Page 135

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Scarce 1851 Missouri Slave “Deed of Emancipation”

448 January 31, 1851, Missouri Slave Manumission Document Freeing “Viney”—a Negro Woman, Signed by Senator John F. Darby, Fine. This scarce Deed of Emancipation liberated a 35-year-old African American woman named Viney, who was enslaved by George M. Moore, in St. Louis, Missouri. The manuscript document is written by Moore on a plain letter sheet measuring 12” x 8.25”. It is also witnessed by John F. Darby (a four-time mayor of St. Louis and a state senator) and Francis Valz. The toned document has normal folds, tape stains, and a separation of the top panel along a horizontal fold, but it is very legible, and is docketed on the back: “George M. Moore, To: Deed of Emancipation, Viney—negro woman”. This rare Slave Manumission document reads, in part: “Know all men by these presents: that I, George M. Moore of the county of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, from divers good and Sufficient considerations and hereunto moving and inducing have this day emancipated, set free and discharge from Slavery my negro Woman, Slave named Viney, aged about thirty-five years old, of a black color, to be from this day forward a free woman...” This is a fabulous historical document, written ten years before the Civil War—a time during which some Americans such as George Moore decided to end the enslavement of African Americans...... .................................................................................... (800-1,000) John Fletcher Darby (1804-1882) was four-time mayor of St. Louis, a congressman, state senator and inaugurator of railroads in Missouri.

1852 LITTLE EVA UNCLE TOM’S GUARDIAN ANGEL Dedicated to MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE

449 1852-Dated. Historic Printed Sheet Music, LITTLE EVA; UNCLE TOM’S GUARDIAN ANGEL. Composed and Most Respectfuly Dedicated to MRS. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Poetry by by John G. Whittier. Music by Manuel Emilio, Boston, Choice Very Fine. This original historic Printed Sheet Music was Published by John P. Jewett & Company, has 8 pages (4 pages of music and lyrics), 10” x 14”. This rare piece of Black Americana is in nice condition. The central illustration on the front cover is a wonderful image of a scene in Uncle Tom’s Cabin entitled “Little Eva and Uncle Tom In The Arbor”. Rare and nicely illustrated Black History related period sheet music, the first we have offered................ (350-450) Page 136

1853 Virginia Negro Woman’s “Freedom” Certificate

450 February 28, 1853-Dated, Official Manuscript Document Signed, being an official Freedom Certificate for a Negro Woman, County of Culpeper (Virginia), Choice Fine. This is an original, historic Slavery related Document Signed and with official embossed seal, being a Freedom Certificate dated 1853. This excellent document reads, in full: “(Headed) Register No. 123 - Virginia (—) - Pursuant to the sixth section of the 107th chapter of the Code of Virginia, I, John W. Watson, cleark of the County Court of Page County do certify that Polly Bundy a negro woman of dark brown color, five feet two and five eighth inches high, about thirty four years old, having a black mole under the left eye, was born free in the county of Culpeper [Virginia], and this day Registered in my office according to law by Order of the Court. February 28th, 1853. - Teste - (Signed) J. Watson, Ck (clerk)”. Page County (—) - At a Court held at the County of Page on Monday the 28th day of February 1853. The foregoing Register No. 123 was presented to the Court, examined, approved and endorsed to be Certified as correctly made. - In Testimony Whereof, I have ... subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at S....y this 28th day of February 1853. - (Signed) J. Watson, Ck (Clerk)”. The Reverse side is Docketed: “Register No. 123 of Polly Bundy” An amazing, official Virginia document that were the papers of Freedom for certain Blacks at that time in American history. It is particularly rare in having the Embossed Seal at the lower left, besides the signatures of the county clerk to make this document truly official. A wonderful item for any Black History and Slavery related collection of museum quality.......................... (800-1,200)

1854 Grayson County Official Tax Receipt Paid On Slaves

451 1854-Dated, Grayson County (likely Virginia), Partially-Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property, Choice Very Fine. This original, Property Tax Receipt for the year 1854 measures 5” x 6.75” printed in black on bright crisp wove period paper. “To the Sheriff of Grayson County, Dr.” A receipt of $18.92 3/4 from Mr. Robert Pugh for both State and County Taxes for “1 Titheable, ...3 Slaves, $932 Property ... and 432 Acres of Land,” and Signed at bottom. Interesting to note the smaller amount of State tax on the Slaves and Titheables versus the County’s take. A scarce Partially-Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves.................................................... (275-350)

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Two Historic Slave Deeds From William B. Waddell’s Family To Himself The Co-founder of “The Pony Express”

452 1855-Dated, Lafayette County Missouri, Pair of Manuscript Legal Documents, for the Estate Transfer of Slaves and Ownership Document, from William B. Waddell (the Cofounder of “The Pony Express”), both Very Fine. This original pair of Manuscript Legal Transcripts, belonging to the Wadell Family, are concerning the Estate transfer of a Slave Couple, named “Robert and Hannah.” These two legal deeds complete the transfer for $2,000.00 in consideration to the estate of their mother. 1. The first document is written upon blue wove period paper with an official embossed seal, measuring 12.25” x 7.25” with a transfer of one third interest from John Waddell for $666.67. 2. The second document, is for the completion of the transfer, for $1,333.33 made to the Waddell brothers married sister. This Manuscript Document is on white paper, slightly larger than last. These two Slaves (the couple) became the property of William B. Waddell at the death of his mother. This occurred via payments to her estate, his brother and married sister. In essence, buying out their shares in the family’s Slaves previously belonging to their parents. The Slave couple, named “Robert and Hannah,” named in both documents. This original, superb content pair of Slave transaction deeds were timed as William B. Waddell, was the new owner, and to become an important American historical figure. He was one of three founding partners of “The Pony Express.” Prior to the founding of the company in 1858, he was a prominent Missouri business man and from an influential family. Both in above average, quite excellent condition, the second document is severed at the hard fold and is in two pieces. The manuscript portions are clearly written, very readable and concise. (2 deeds)............ (800-1,200)

Great Content Short 1859 Charles Sumner Signed Autograph Letter Regarding “Tyranny of the Slave Bill”

454 CHARLES SUMNER (1811-1874). American Antislavery Politician and Statesman from Massachusetts, leader of the Radical Republicans in the United States Senate during the American Civil War and Reconstruction. 1. December 4, 1859-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Charles Sumner,” written to A.J. .Aiken (Mr. A. J. Aiken, publisher of the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin), 6” x 9” and written upon a single sheet, back to back, Very Fine. There are some prior mounting traces on the back, being the signature side, well away from the signature. Sumner comments that he does not forget his visit to noble Wisconsin, which first taught the Country how to treat the “Tyranny of the Fugitive Slave Bill. It reads, in full: “Washington - 4th December ‘59 - My dear Sir, - Accept my thanks for our welcome! I’ll not forget my visit to noble Wisconsin, which first taught the country how to treat the tyranny of the Fug. Sl. Bill. - Everfaithfully yours, Charles Sumner” 2. This letter comes with a Printed March 1851 Election Ticket measuring 3” x 5.75” for Charles Sumner of Boston as Senator, in beautiful near mint quality. (2 items)......................................................................... (500-600)

Slave Auctioneer “W. W. Wilbur” Signed Document

“Free State Government in Kansas with the Inaugural Speech and Message of Governor Robinson”

453 March 4, 1856, “Organization of the Free State Government in Kansas with the Inaugural Speech and Message of Governor Robinson,” Choice Very Fine. 13-page pamphlet, 9” x 5.5”. C. Robinson gave this speech urging the Freedom of Kansas from Slavery, saying: “The people of Kansas will not object to Aid Societies whether North or South, so long as they treat all parties alike,” giving examples of what America represents, and urging that Kansas should be treated the same. Two of the pages are still untrimmed and attached along the top. There are a few small damp stains, but the print is clear and legible.......................... (250-300)

455 August 28, 1860, State of South Carolina, Charleston District, Title Deed, Signed by W. W. Wilbur, Very Fine. This is a partially printed Land Deed, 17” x 14” when opened, completed in manuscript and signed on the front page by the Charleston merchant and well known Slave Auctioneer, W. W. Wilbur, as the Notary Public on the document. The deed pertains to four parcels of land, and Wilbur’s signature and red wax seal follows his statement, also in his hand, that Georgianna Colson, wife of the land owner, also forever relinquishes the land to the new owner. The document is printed on light grayish-blue parchment, the centerfold splitting at each end, (4.5” split on one side, 1.5” on the other), with light toning at the folds, not affecting any text or signatures. A rare signature of this important figure in the slave trade...... (400-600) Page 137

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Lot of Five Civil War Period Virginia Tax Receipts

Outstanding Political July 4, 1863, Broadside “Democratic Catechism of Negro Equality”

456 July 1, 1860 to 1861-Dated Civil War Period, Lot of Five, Partially-Printed Documents, being Yearly County Tax Receipts, Berkeley County, Virginia, Extremely Fine. This original group of five Civil War-date tax receipts from Berkeley County, Virginia (now West Virginia), includes one with a listing of 4 Slaves for the estate of Teter Myers (1782-1864). All are in very nice condition, printed in black, four on light blue period paper, the best example and having the Slave and Teter Meyers estate, also being the largest on clean white wove period paper. A nice group. (5 items)................................................. (400-500)

1862 Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves

457 1862-Dated, Grayson County (likely Virginia), Partially Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves And Other Property, Very Fine. Measures 3” x 6” on lined paper. Property Tax Receipt for the year 1862. “To the Sheriff of Grayson County, Dr.” A receipt of $5.22 from Mr. Robert Pugh for “1 White Titheable ...and $50 Property at 60 cents per hundred dollars value.” Signed in print by Peyton G. Hale, S.G.C. The categories of property have evolved at this date to be more defined and specific. They include White Titheable, Black Titheable, Slave revenue, Property, Capitation tax on titheables, Acres of land and Town lot. Lightly and evenly toned paper, with bold print and light but legible ink. A scarce Partially-Printed Official Receipt For Taxes Paid On Slaves........ ....................................................................................... (200-250)

459 July 4, 1863, Broadside, “DEMOCRATIC CATECHISM OF NEGRO EQUALITY,” Very Good. Fabulous broadside measuring 9.5” x 6,” scattered foxing, some chinks of paper missing (none of which affect the text). In an attempt to co-opt the Republicans, who arose to prominence through Abraham Lincoln and an anti-slavery stance, the Democrats presented this “Catechism” to show their contributions to Negro Equality. “Who said that all men are created equal? Thomas Jefferson. Who made the negro a citizen of Maine? The Democratic party. Who made mulattoes legal voters in Ohio? The Supreme Court of which Reuben Wood was Chief Justice.”... Who helped to give free negroes the right to vote in Tennessee, under her Constitution in 1796? General Jackson.... All these things were done by Democrats, and yet they deny being in favor of negro equality, and charge it upon the Republicans- just like the thief who cries “stop theif” the loudest.” Mounted, matted and ready for display, this is an extremely rare and desirable piece................................................... (1,000-1,500)

Black “American Freemen” Patriotic Civil War Broadside 458 c. 1863, Civil War Era, Black “American Freemen,” Patriotic Rally Broadside, Unaccomplished, Choice Very Fine. This vivid Black Civil War History related, patriotic Union Printed Broadside measures 13.5” x 9.5”. It urges Blacks to volunteer and enlist in to the Union army during the Civil War. Although undated, it was likely issued in 1862 or 1863, after the expiration of the “three month” enlistment’s and the realization that the War would require more troops and time than originally envisioned. It is inscribed, “Rally! A War Meeting Will Be Held At [blank] September [blank]. You must volunteer as becomes American Freemen, or be drafted like Serfs. Some Speaking, and a great deal of Enlisting, is expected to be done.” Trimmed very close along left edge, just touching one letter of the text and is otherwise very clean and bright. A boldly printed historic rarity, that would excellent for framing and display............................ (1,500-2,000)

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Abraham Lincoln Calls for 200,000 “Colored Troops”

460 August 1864-Dated, Civil War Union Broadside, PRESIDENT LINCOLN AND GENERAL GRANT ON PEACE AND WAR, (Wisconsin), Fine. Printed by “The Grant County Herald,” measuring 11.75” x 9.25”, this original two-column Printed Broadside is quite historic. (Sabin 41147. Not recorded by Monaghan). Printed in left-hand column is: “Interview with the President. Mr. Lincoln’s View of Democratic Strategy.” The right-hand column features a “Letter of General Grant” and a poem by Bayard Taylor entitled, “On the Chicago Surrender.” This one-page broadside is lightly toned, with some foxing, pinholes at creases where folded. Has been reinforced on verso with archival tape, the print is sharp and crisp. This Broadside was the first separate printing of an original article published in THE GRANT COUNTY HERALD of Wisconsin. The original article was titled, “The Loyal Road to Peace and the Disloyal Road to Ruin—President Lincoln on the Democratic Strategy”. The article recounts a letter by John T. Mills, Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, who reported on an interview between former Wisconsin Governor Alexander William Randall and Abraham Lincoln on August 19, 1864. In this interview Lincoln chides the Democrats who wanted the 200,000 “Colored Troops” returned to the South [where they would no doubt have been pressed into military service] as part of a compromise truce agreement. Lincoln said that such a move would cost the Union the war: “Sir,... the slightest knowledge of Arithmetic will prove to any man that the rebel armies cannot be destroyed with Democratic strategy. It would sacrifice all the white men of the North to do it. There are now in the service of the United States near 200,000 able-bodied colored men, most of them under arms, defending and acquiring, Union territory. The Democratic strategy demands that these forces be disbanded, and that the masters be conciliated by restoring them to slavery... We shall have to fight two nations instead of one. You cannot conciliate the South if you guarantee to them ultimate success... Abandon all the posts now garrisoned by black men, take 200,000 men from our side and put them in the battlefield or cornfield against us, and we would be compelled to abandon the war in three weeks... Let my enemies prove to the country that the destruction of slavery is not necessary to a restoration of the Union. I will abide the issue.” General Grant’s letter is dispatched from the “Headquarters Armies of the United States / City Point, VA., Aug. 16, 1864,” and suggests that the North is on the verge of victory, and should not, therefore, accept “peace on any terms” — which would undo all the accomplishments of the war, including the freedom of thousands of slaves who escaped to the North. Terrific content, from the last bitter months of the war........................................... (1,200-1,800)

The Black Massachusetts 54th Enlists A White Soldier The Regiment Immortalized In The Movie “GLORY”

461 May 28, 1864, Stephen Warren Morehouse Enlists In The 54th Infantry, at “Head Quarters U.S. Forces Lighthouse Inlet,” at Folly Island, South Carolina, Choice Very Fine. This PartiallyPrinted Document is an Enlistment and Bounty Agent Payment Certificate which details Stephen Warren Morehouse joining Company E, of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, measuring 7.75” x 9.75” on 2 pages, and is in wonderful, clean overall condition. This document is accompanied by a docket page, dated August 11, 1864, serving as proof for receiving his payment of the $50.00 Enlistment Bounty. There are confirmation signatures across the front written in blue, red and brown ink, approving the document. Morehouse was paid the sum of fifty dollars at the time of his enlistment, and this document clearly outlines every step of the recruitment procedure. The upper portion of the document states: “No. 363. Fort Green May 28th, 1864. I hereby Certify on honor, That Private Stephen W. Morehouse of Mealone N.Y. has been enlisted into Company E, 54th Regiment Mass. Vols., and duly mustered into the service of the United States.” This historic document is signed Colonel E.N. Hallowell and Lieutenant Colonel H. Worthy Hooper of the 54th Regiment, Massachusetts. Edward N. Hallowell took over as the Colonel of the 54th regiment after the death of Col. Robert Gould Shaw—who died in July 1863 during the ill-fated attack on Fort Wagner in South Carolina. Hallowell, in contrast to the fallen Shaw, treated his soldiers badly. One Virginia captain, George Washington Nelson, recalled later that when Hallowell was dissatisfied with his soldiers, “He would rise at them, knock and beat them over the head with his sabre, or draw his pistol and shoot at them.” It is this commanding officer who has approved and signed the enlistment of Private Stephen W. Morehouse into the 54th Regiment. One interesting judgment that can be made is that Morehouse was white, because he was paid $50, when men were generally paid $25, black or white. This was also before Congress passed the equal pay law for African American soldiers later that year. Therefore, it is clear that he was one of the first white soldiers enlisted in this all-Black regiment. A remarkable, unique and truly historic document that has significant promise towards the future “mixing” of the races into the American military. (2 items)....................... (2,500-3,000) Page 139

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Reconstruction-Era Letter from Union Officer Describes the Negro Vote and Laws Passed over Andrew Johnson’s Veto!

Black “Buffalo Soldier” Discharge

462 April 4, 1867, Manuscript Letter from Army Second Lt. William Atwood, to a friend, Discussing Radical Reconstruction Politics, Voting Rights for African Americans, and Problems with Indians, Washington, D.C., Extremely Fine. This 8-page, museum-quality letter measures 10.5” x 8.25”, and describes in exquisite detail the radical political atmosphere that consumed Washington in the years after the Civil War. Lt. Atwood crows about the passage of a “Military Reconstruction Bill” over President Johnson’s veto, and efforts to impeach him, in part:

464 Discharge Documents For A Buffalo Soldier. Two partly-printed documents regarding the discharge of “Private Jessie Gardiner of Captain C.C. Hood’s Company F of the Twenty fourth Regiment of Infantry, born in Paducah County, in the State of Kentucky aged 21 years...Brown complexion...by occupation a Wagoner... for Five years, who is now discharged by reason of Special Orders...” The Final Statement shows monies due to and from this soldier, including $1.84 due to the United States for tobacco! Both documents measure 11” x 8.5”. The second document is a voucher detailing the balance paid to Gardiner upon his discharge, who adds his mark to the signature line. Both are Extremely Fine or better, although Form No. 5 has some varmint damage along one of the folds. A third item, measuring 9.5” x 7.75,” is a second, handwritten receipt signed by Gardiner for additional monies received from the Paymaster. (3 items) After the Civil War, the U.S. Army recruited four regiments of African Americans to serve on the Western frontier. The men of the 24th and 25th Infantry and the 9th and 10th Cavalry fought Indians, built forts, pursued desperadoes, and protected railroad builders. Because their curly hair reminded the Indians of buffalo hair, they called the soldiers “Buffalo Soldiers.” This is a discharge for one of the soldiers of the 24th Infantry.................... (600-800)

“This law places the entire control of the rebel states in the hands of the military commanders… who are Sheridan, Ord, Sickles, Schofield and Pope. These officers may allow such civil officers to act as they see proper, but the State Governments are to be regarded as provisional only, and in all respects subject to the paramount authority of the U.S. at any time to abolish, modify, control or suspend the same…” “This constitution is to be republican in form & provide for negro suffrage, and when it shall be approved by Congress, and said State shall have adopted the Constitutional amendment; then said State shall be declared entitled to a representative in Congress, and the military control shall cease… Yes Sir! Negro suffrage is an accomplished fact in this country. Who can say we are not a nation of progress!... At the election in Georgetown, D.C. the first at which negroes voted, they all voted the straight Republican ticket, and elected a good Radical mayor, by a majority of several hundred… They hold the balance of power, if only they knew it…”

He also mentions progress on the transcontinental railroad, and trouble with Indians out West. Outstanding firsthand, historical content!.......................................................................... (600-800)

Two Anti-Slavery Activists Abolitionists Parker Pillsbury and Lucretia Mott Write to Friends During the Twilight of their Lives 463 Autograph Letters Signed by Abolitionists Parker Pillsbury and Lucretia Mott, Lot of 2, Choice Very Fine. 1. March 15, 1873, Autograph Letter Signed, “Lucretia Mott”, on a 4page, 8” x 5” paper with “UNIVERSAL PEACE UNION” letterhead and engraving on the first page, listing Mott and the other officers of the group. Written from “Roadside, near Philadelphia,” Mott writes to Lydia M. Green, in sympathy for the loss of her mother, and mentioning Oliver Wendell Holmes: “Soon after our return home from Nantucket & New Bedford more than two years ago, I received from thee an acceptable little note enclosing O.W. Holmes’ good lines on ‘the two armies’—I then intended to acknowledge it at once – but it was mislaid & when found, the time seemed to have passed. Still I kept it in my port-folio, & meant to thank thee some day—…” 2. March 28, 1886, Autograph Letter Signed, “Parker Pillsbury,” on lined, fine-laid paper, Concord, NH, affixed to a printed speech by Pillsbury (“The Destiny of the Nation”) given before an Anti-Slavery gathering in 1847, 8” x 5”, 6 pages total. Pillsbury thanks a friend for sending him a book that he had long sought. He concludes with mention of his previous struggle against slavery: “I will mail you with this, some of our old testimonies against the Church and Clergy of the Anti Slavery times… P.S. At the opening of our Rebellion, I procured a ream of paper and had it printed as is this sheet and used it during the war, for correspondence. Lately, I procured & prepared another ream in the same manner. As you see.” Two outstanding letters by anti-slavery and pro-suffrage activists in their advanced age, yet still active!

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Darktown Series Fire Brigade Currier & Ives Print 1885

465 1885, colored print, “The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt. ‘Now den! Shake her up once moah fur de Mug,’” by Currier & Ives, Choice Extremely Fine. This colorful, chromolithograph print, copyrighted by Currier & Ives in 1885, is titled: “The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt,” with subtitle: “Now den! Shake her up once moah fur de Mug.” The print, which measures about 12” x 16,” depicts a company of Black fire fighters operating a hand-pump fire hose as part of a competition. In the background, a Black official holds a prize cup for the winning team, labeled “Prize Mug.” The leader of the fire crew holds a megaphone and a bouquet of flowers. In the foreground is a red and white May Pole topped with a Liberty Cap. As in other Darktown Series prints by Currier & Ives, this print stereotypes African Americans. The Liberty Cap is probably shown to point out what the White community believes happens when slaves are given their freedom. Done in vivid and highly colorful red, blue, yellow, green, black and browns, this print is housed in a modern wooden frame (not examined out of frame). This original Currier & Ives Print is eye-catching and simply gorgeous for display................................................................. (600-800)

Signed Book “From SLAVERY to WEALTH” the 1917 First Edition Life of SCOTT BOND The First Free Slave to Become a Noted Successful and Wealthy Businessman

Exceedingly Rare 1920 “Back to Africa” Share Certificate For “The African Steamship & Saw Mill Company”

467 1920-Dated. Certificate for One Share. The African Steamship & Saw Mill Company. Fine. This exceedingly rare, original 1920 “Back to Africa” related Printed Share is the first seen by us. It comprises an impressive quartet of documents, as there are two vignetted letterheads and mailing cover that accompany this historic and rare share certificate. The certificate itself is fully signed, and was issued to an investor in Virginia. Printed on bond paper with green frame and ornately vignetted, measuring 9.0” by 12.0”. The top center shows a Seated “America” flanked by Indian Camp at left, and more Modern City at the right. Imprint of “Goes” at lower right. This great rarity parallels the “Back to Africa” period around 1920, and the Marcus Garvey “Black Star Line” and “Black Cross Navigation” firms. Both of these business concerns were failures, with multiple small investors left holding useless shares. An important quartet for Black History and related, business historians and collectors which is certainly missing in most every collection. (4 items).................................... (600-800)

Rare Satirical Amos & Andy “Come-on Stock” Certificate

466 1917-Dated, First Edition. Book entitled, “From Slavery to Wealth The Life of Scott Bond, Engrossed and Signed, “Scott Bond” and author, “Compliments - Dan. A. Rudd,” Choice Very Fine. This is an original very rare book titled, “From Slavery to

Wealth The Life of Scott Bond”. Dated 1917 by his son Theo Bond and Dan A. Rudd. Published by Journal Printing Co. Madison Ark. First Edition. This book tells the story of the first Free Slave in Arkansas to become a successful Businessman. This book is signed by Scott Bond as well as one of the Authors Dan Rudd. Inscriptions reads that this book was given to the original owner by Scott Bond and Signed in person June 10, 1935. Minor soiling to the original green cloth and gold lettered covers with some wear rub, while the interior is overall quite excellent.

This is the Biography of an African American businessman in Arkansas, written by his son and a co-author, who explain that when they discovered the local printing firm was too small to handle their book, they signed a printing contract with the National Baptist Publishing Board in Nashville, Tennessee, “in order to have the work done by Negroes...”. Overall a nice copy of this historic, Signed “Scott Bond” and Author, “Compliments - Dan. A. Rudd,” an important Black History book............... (400-500) Scott Winfield Bond (1852–1933) was a successful landowner, farmer, and businessman at a time when the total number of African-American farm owners and their average acreage declined both in the state and in the nation. He was among wealthy Arkansans in the period before the New Deal.

468 c. 1930s-1950s. Satire Printed Stock Certificate Document. For “Amos & Andy Fresh Air Taxicab of America Incorporolated.” Fine to Very Fine. This extremely rare, original Printed Satirical Certificate is disguised as an actual Great Depression era Share Certificate. It was “emitted” by this fictional cab company, and is the first we have seen. It is printed on bond paper with green frame and yellow-gold undertint measuring 7.5” x 10.0”. The company was often mentioned on the Amos ‘n’ Andy television show of the 1950’s. The text features such devices as “Incorpolated under the Laws of the State of Insanity - Capital Stock 1,000,000 Headaches.” Humorous text with typeset names of Amos Jones as secretary and Andy Brown as president. This is a very unusual piece and its origin is unclear. It is possibly a promotional device, as besides the obvious, there are numerous others puns and odd references to the show. Having never seen another one in over twenty years of study, it is certainly a great rarity and period Black Satire genre item............................................................ (600-800) Page 141

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Authentic 1852 Charleston “SERVANT” Slave Hire Tag

469 1852-Dated. Charleston (SC) “SERVANT” Slave Hire Identification Tag. Copper. Very Fine This is an authentic, original Slave “Tag” or “Badge” that is Diamond shaped, a large 53mm wide x 53mm tall, Copper, standard small round hole punch at top for suspension. This tag has a full and clear “1852” Date, a full, clear and complete punch for the “SERVANT” occupation. It has a deeply punched “1923” being the tag number, with the city name quite easy to read and full. It has perfectly natural, deep brown patina the face side reading: “CHARLESTON - 1923 - SERVANT - 1852”. Some typical overall roughness with the face showing faint porosity and an irregular edge corrosion and softness at bottom left, affecting the lower portion on the date. This example is actually above average in its quality. This particular Slave Tag is said to have been excavated and discovered in 2004 at One Montagu Street in Charleston by Dr. Harry Hutchins. Dr. Hutchins is the co-author of the major reference entitled, “Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865” and has been authenticated by him. This tag is of the Type shown in the 2004 reference book, “Slave Badges and the Slave Hire System In Charleston, SC 1783-1865,” by Greene & Hutchins............................................. (1,400-1,600) Slave-hire Tags or Badges were created and sold only in Charleston, South Carolina. These badges were renewable at the end of every year as long as the fee was paid. According to Greene, Hutchins, Jr., and Hutchins in their book “Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865,” the badges for 1840 were made by William M. Rouse, silversmith, who made more slave badges than any other maker. The badges were diamond-shaped, made of copper, and for the year 1852, noted on page 138.

Sharp;y Detailed 1838 Antislavery Hard Times Token

470 1838-Dated. Antislavery Hard Times Token. “Am I Not A Woman And A Sister.” Rulau HT 81 (Low 54). About Uncirculated. 28mm. Rarity-3. This is a well centered and sharply struck token with choice, sharp details. Small obverse rim ding at 3:00. The surfaces are hard and smooth being an even brown with nice iridescent blue-green tones adding attractive color to this popular Antislavery token. This example being in unusually superior quality.............................................................. (500-600)

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1846 Slave Auctioneer Token NGC About Uncirculated-55

471 1846, Slave Auctioneer Token, Charleston, (SC), “W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant,” Rulau SC-7, Prooflike, NGC graded About Uncirculated-55. This brass token is dated 1846, with the logo of an auctioneer with his gavel in hand on one side and with the text, “W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant - 1846 - Charleston SO. CA. Going at Only a Penny.” The reverse features a wonderful Palmetto Tree motif with the text, “Merchants and Manufacturers Agent, Collection Broker, Notary Public & c.” This Slave Auctioneer token is officially listed in Rulau as SC-7 (and as Miller SC-7). This Premium Quality token displays semiprooflike surfaces with lovely natural reddish and golden luster on both sides, presenting a delightful appearance. An important, historical token from a known Slave Auctioneer company and one of the very finest examples to be NGC certified......... (800-1,000)

Charleston South Carolina 1846 Slave Auctioneer’s Token

472 1846-Dated. “W.W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant Charleston, So.(uth) Ca.(olina) 1846.” Slave Auctioneer’s Token. Struck in Brass. Choice Extremely Fine. Miller SC-9. A scarce token of the Slave trade of the mid-1800s. This is a copper promotional token, 1” diameter, issued by the known Charleston Slave auction house of “W. W. Wilbur.” The obverse of the coin shows a standing auctioneer with a gavel in hand reading; “W.W. Wilbur Auction & Commission Merchant Charleston, So. Ca. 1846” with the reverse bearing a palmetto tree. The token does not expressly identify Wilbur as an auctioneer of slaves, but history records his participation in such events. There is slight overall wear with lots of lovely golden-brass underlying luster on most of its surfaces.......................................................................... (500-600)

Decorative Arts Primitive Watercolor Painting of a Colonial Gentleman

473 18th Century, Primitive Watercolor of a Gentleman, Choice Very Fine. Oval, 8” tall x 6.5”, matted and framed under glass to an overall size of 14.5” x 11.5”. Very nicely executed in blue, gray and flesh tones. Perfect for display and a nice example of early American portraiture............................................. (600-800)

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Watercolor Portrait Pendant of a Colonial Gentleman

474 c. 1760, Watercolor Portrait in a Brass Pendant Case, Choice Extremely Fine. This beautiful miniature watercolor portrait of a New England gentlemen measures 2.25” x 2”, and has been placed in an oval frame for the overall size of 2.75” x 2.5”. It is accompanied by a metal hoop for hanging purposes, with a blue cloth backing. The portrait of the man is dressed in a brown suit in a powdered wig. The colors are still bright, with the detailed brass colored frame adding to the overall look of the piece. A few marks on the back, with minor foxing to picture and in overall excellent condition......................................................... (600-800)

Patrick Henry Painting On Ivory

Early American Painting on Ivory of Children Holding a Birdcage

476 Early 1800s, Painting on Ivory of Two Small Children Holding a Birdcage, Choice Very Fine. 2.75” diameter Painting on Ivory, placed under a gilt-rimmed glass covered frame, housed in a dark wood frame, 5” x 5”, no artist or date identified. The children look like twins, with identical green outfits, red vests and white shirts, long brown hair, and a tiny cage. One of the kids holds a small bird in one hand. The painting has some mottling and is partially worn, with a few small gaps in the paint where the ivory shows through. A very nice, rare image of young children with their birdcage........................................................... (1,000-1,200)

Northouse “Boston, May Sheep Fair”

475 c. 1770, 18th Century, Oil Painted on Ivory, Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, believed to be a young Patrick Henry of Virginia, Choice Extremely Fine. Unsigned, 2.75” diameter, housed in a period round gilt frame, and quite handsome. This image looks like a young Patrick Henry of Virginia, with light-green eyes, wearing a purple jacket, fancy vest and ascot. PROVENANCE: Ex: Freeman Auction Gallery, From the collection of D. Virginia Armentrout of Ambler, Pennsylvania.................... ................................................................................. (5,000-6,000)

477 1844, Hand-painted Engraving, After George Northouse “Boston, May Sheep Fair,” Very Fine. The 16.5” x 23” painting is fully entitled, “To the Gentry, Farmers, Graziers, Dealers, Tradesman &c. of Lincolnshire. This Engraving of Boston, May Sheep-Fair is mostly humbly dedicated by their very obedient Servants.” The painting depicts a massive assemblage of penned sheep right in the town square, in the shadow of the great St. Botolphs Church. The image has been framed in a gold-gilt frame............. ....................................................................................... (750-850) Page 143

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18th Century Engraving of “Sir Francis Drake”

478 c. 1760, Engraving of Sir Francis Drake. 14” x 8.5” waist-length portrait of the English admiral by Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Choice Very Fine. Drake’s image is shown within an ornate setting of nautical and military implements; in the lower portion is an image of a sea battle. At the lower edge is “I. Houbraken, Sculp. Amst.” Light toning. Great eye appeal......... ....................................................................................... (800-900)

Rare 1786 Print “Canadians with the Tomb of Their Child”

“NATANIEL GREENE Majos General in the American armies a Patriot a hero and a Friend” Hand-Colored Print

480 c. 1786 Post Revolutionary War Period, Hand-Colored Engraving of Nathaniel Greene, “Nataniel Greene,” by the French engraver Chevillet, Paris, based upon the Peale Portrait Philadelphia, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original and highly colorful Hand-Colored Engraving. It measures 7.75”x 11.25” and nicely matted and framed to overall size of 13.25” x 16.75”. It is fully entitled, “NATANIEL GREENE - Majos General in the American armies - a Patriot a hero and a Friend”. The engraved allegorical image depicts a large central framed portrait of General Greene, being placed on a huge obelisk monument by two men, one a Roman soldier and the other a scholar. Also, an infant holding a laurel wreath crown in each hand, ready to present them for placement onto Greene, while other soldiers and scholars stand watching in the background. This rare period engraving is the first we have offered and is in excellent quality, ready for hanging on display...................................................................... (1,200-1,800) Nathaniel Greene (1742-1786) was a controversial American Revolutionary War hero who took charge of the defenses of New York City in 1776 following the evacuation of the British. He also played an integral part in numerous campaigns. Some of his strategies and more costly battles have been criticized by historians. Few recall that he spent his entire personal fortune feeding and clothing his army, leaving him destitute in his final years. A fine image of this American patriot.

Extremely Rare French 1775 Battle of Lexington Engraving

479 June 1786-Dated, Engraved Print, Titled, “Canadiens au Tombeau de Leur Enfant,” by Sampier, Paris, France, 21.5” x 16”, Choice Very Fine. This majestic, boldly printed engraving depicts two Native North Canadian-American Indians sitting forlornly at the base of a tree, leaning on a small stone tomb, with a quiver of arrows and a bow on the ground. The woman with her bare shoulders and exposed breasts leans on the tomb and clutches her breast which is spurting breast-milk onto the ground. In the background are high mountain peaks, trees, and a thatched roofed dwelling. The artist and engraver sign in print, “Beauble Scrip.” and “lmprime par Sampier.” There is some trivial corner tip chipping to the edges, not affecting the image, slight expected toning and having some clear tape reinforcement on the back at the outer edges. Overall, this is a sharp, crisp looking print on laid period paper, being well printed and distinct with near full border margins, blank reverse. A very rare period print, the first we have seen of this dramatic and tragic subject, that would display very well................................................................................. (600-800) Page 144

481 c. 1790s Post Revolutionary War Period, Historic Engraving, entitled “Journee De Lexington.” Paris, France, Choice Near Mint. This graphic French black and white Engraving on early wove paper measures 6.75” x 6.75” and is nicely framed to overall size of 10”x 8.75”. Plate “No. 3” in the upper margin. This classic Battle scene with British Troops with cannon marching, while other cannon are being loaded and moved. Buildings are burning in the background while a British soldier is calling for help for his fallen comrade. Text below the engraving tells the story of the Journey from Lexington and Concord and is completely printed in French. Extremely rare, the very first we have seen and offered................ ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200) 482 No Lot.

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c. 1808 Engraving of “His Excellency James Sullivan”

483 c. 1808, Engraving of “His Excellency James Sullivan,” Governor of Massachusetts, Engraved by Gilbert Fox, from the Painting by Wm. MS Doyle, and Printed by F. Harrison, Very Fine. This very rare, original Engraved Print measures 8.5” x 6.25” and has evenly tone, trimmed close at top and having his facimile signature, “James Sullivan Esq.” below. This deeply embossed print still shows most of its outer copperplate border lines in the thick wove paper, being a fine impression. Sullivan served as the seventh Governor of Massachusetts, between 1807 and 1808......................................................................... (300-400)

“Dr. Franklin Aged 84” Engraved Copper Plate Print

Original Engraved Printing Plate for Printing “Light Horse Harry Lee” from the National Portrait Gallery Book

485 (HENRY “LIGHT HORSE HARRY” LEE), Engraved Metal Printing Plate of Revolutionary War Commander; Governor of Virginia; and the Father of Robert E. Lee. This is the original metal engraving plate used by the National Portrait Gallery for their prints of “Light Horse Harry” Henry Lee, 9.5” x 6.5”, Choice Very Fine. This plate was used to make the engravings in the volumes of the “National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans,” which held engravings and biographies of Americans who were important in the history of the country. It comes in an original cover wrapper with a later identification tag reading “H Lee = Vol. 2”. The first series was published in 1830 and honored men such noted famous Americans as George Washington and Patrick Henry. In 1799, Henry Lee eulogized George Washington with words which became famous: “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” This plate remains in exceptional near New, clean and unmarked quality, that would allow it to see continued actual use if so desired............................................. (1,600-1,800)

“O-HYA-WA-MINCE-KEE, A Chippewa Chief”

484 c. 1800, Uncolored Print of Benjamin Franklin at Age 84, Engraved by D. Edwin, Rare, Mint. This beautiful, stippled portrait of Benjamin Franklin, is signed in the print by C.W. Peale (as the painter) and D. Edwin (as the engraver). Captioned, “Dr. Franklin Aged 84,” the image shows an older, bespectacled view of Franklin. This lovely portrait was printed from a Copper Plate measuring 6.25” x 4”, to an overall paper size of 10” x 8.” The image is a copy of Charles Willson Peale’s portrait of Franklin made in 1785, upon Franklin’s return from completing peace negotiations in England (now on display at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts). Edwin must have made this engraving sometime in or after 1790, subsequent to Franklin’s death at age 84. A wonderful print, now about 200 years old, which is highly suitable for framing and display............................................................................ (300-400) David Edwin (1776-1841) was a noted engraver during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Born in Bath, England, he apprenticed with a Dutch engraver, then moved to America, arriving in Philadelphia in 1797. During the next 30 years he was a prolific engraver of prints, and was especially known for the quality of his portraits. About 1830 failing eyesight forced him to cease is work.

486 1843, “O-HYA-WA-MINCE-KEE, A CHIPPEWA CHIEF,” McKenny & Hall, Published by Daniel Rice & James G. Clark, Philadelphia, PA, Near Mint. 20” x 13.25” Hand-colored Lithograph, with very wide margins on large folio. Handsome portrait of a Native American chief wearing a simple yellow-tan body wrap. Nice brown tones to skin and face. Disbound from a book; part of the McKenny & Hall series. Perfect for framing and display..................................................................... (600-800) Page 145

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“Red Jacket” Wearing His George Washington Peace Medal

487 1837 Hand-Colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph: “REDJACKET A SENECA WAR CHIEF,” Published by E.C. Biddle, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Extremely Fine. This is a lovely hand-colored, original Large folio color lithograph of the famous Seneca Indian Chief “Red Jacket” wearing his massive, large-size, Silver Oval 1792 George Washington Indian Peace Medal, (made by silversmith Joseph Richardson of Philadelphia) . This famous print measures a full 20” x 14.25” with minor soiling along the wide margins, disbound from McKenney & Hall’s “History of the Indian Tribes of North America.” This lithograph was “Printed & Coloured at I.T. Bowen’s Lithographic Establishment / Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1837....”. This historic print is also accompanied by the original, mated large folio, 13-page biography of Red Jacket, also from McKenney and Hall’s “History of the Indian Tribes of North America...” 20” x 14.5”, which is Very Fine, with scattered foxing. A footnote mentions that Red Jacket normally dressed only in his tribal costume, but made an exception when he sat for the painting by C.B. King, from which this print is made. (2 items) ......................... (2,000-2,500)

National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans Set

489 1861 & 1864, “NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY OF EMINENT AMERICANS: Including Orators, Statesmen, Naval and Military Heroes, Jurists, Authors, Etc., Etc.,” Evert A. Duyckinck and Alonzo Chappel, in 2 Volumes, Publisher: Johnson, Fry & Co., New York, Fine. This extensive, twovolume set contains over 100 full-page steel-engraved plates from historic paintings by Alonzo Chappel, including the frontispiece portraits and added pictorial title-pages. These volumes measure 11.25” x 8.75”, in their original full dark-brown morocco being elaborately lettered & tooled in gilt and blind. All of the edges are gilt. The covers are detached on Vol. 1, with extremities rubbed and typical light foxing throughout, else they are quite good. The volumes feature memorials in printed text and include fine steel plate engravings of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Daniel Boone, Washington Irving, John James Audubon, James Fenimore Cooper, Charles Wilkes, Elisha Kent Kane, John C. Fremont, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and many other notable Americans. We sold a similar set in our June 2002 sale for over $2,500! Here we offer the complete set, in fine condition. (2 volumes).............................................................. (1,000-1,500)

c. 1895 SKETCHES OF TOKYO LIFE By Inouye Jukichi

Color Lithograph “Broadway, (New York City) Near Saint Pauls, 1847” By J.H. Bufford

488 Color Lithographic Print, entitled “Broadway, Near Saint Pauls, 1847,” By J.H. Bufford from Nature and on Stone. Lithograph of Fleetwood & Robinson, N.Y., Very Fine. Copyright Campbell Prints Inc. New York (#8597). Framed in a simple black wooden older frame, with an old frame shop tag on reverse paper and under glass. This wonderful print measures 13.5” high by 18.25” wide. The black painted wood frame measures 21.75” high x 25.5” wide x 1” deep. Overall, the paper is faintly toned, heavier in the margins, with some color faded. Approx. weight for shipping 5.5 lbs. A rare, historic 1840s New York City scene being captured in 1847, with people in the dress of the day and showing the wonderful storefronts, so representative of the activity on Broadway............ ....................................................................................... (400-600) Page 146

490 1895 (date on the introduction text page), Book entitled, SKETCHES OF TOKYO LIFE. By Inouye Jukichi, Yokohama, Torando, (Japan), Very Fine. This original Japanese printed soft-cover book has 103 pages, measures 6.25” x 8.75” with a Folding Color Frontis, 4 Double-Page Hand-Colored Woodblock Prints, numerous additional small black and white illustrations in text, pictorial color paper wrappers, with color illustration on both inside covers, tied with vivid purple silk, as issued. Overall, it is in very nice condition. Very Rare................................. (400-600)

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Historic Liverpool Pottery

Map of The World Liverpool Creamware Bowl

Liverpool Creamware is the name generally given to pottery produced in England during the mid 18th and early 19th century by potters who were obsessed with the idea of copying Chinese porcelain—considered to be the highest quality ceramic available. Certain potters, such as Josiah Wedgewood, Thomas Whieldon and Josiah Spode, made improvements to the existing earthenwares, which they named “creamware” (or in Wedgewood’s case “Queensware”). This thin earthenware was dipped into a clear glaze, which combined with the natural impurities of the clay to give the ware a creamy, pale yellow tint. Creamware is readily identifiable as a pottery having a cream-colored body and a perfectly clear glaze. The earliest transfer prints were applied over the glazes of the creamware, a practice which continued well into the 19th century. The dates of production of Liverpool creamware ran from 1760 to 1820, with the Revolutionary War figures and events predominant. Normally all of the transfer prints were done in black, with the exceptions of a very few pieces found with transfers in red, rust, carmine, sepia, lavender, or green. The latter three are really quite rare. Certain Liverpool potters made it a practice to embellish the black transfers with a variety of hand-applied enamels in red, blue, green, yellow and brown. (See Arman, p. 11-21).

“Apotheosis” Washington Memorial Liverpool Pitcher “SACRED to the Memory of WASHINGTON OB 14 DEC, A.D., 1799, AE 68”

492 c. 1790, Historical Liverpool Creamware Bowl, with Map of the World Transfer “The World in Planisphere,” Extremely Fine. This huge size historic Liverpool creamware bowl, measures 13.5” in diameter and 5” high. It has two black transfer prints of English country hunting scenes on the outside and a third scene of two drunken politicians sitting at a table outdoors. The interior has in the center, two Globes surrounded by personifications of the four continents with the inscription, “The World in Planisphere.” Floral sprigs decorate the sides of the interior. A very handsome bowl, showing a little wear on the foot and rim, with no significant chips and no cracks.................................................. (2,000-2,500)

George Washington Liverpool Creamware Pitcher

491 c. 1800, George Washington Liverpool Creamware Memorial Pitcher, “APOTHEOSIS” Design, Choice Near Mint. This is a lovely, exceptional cream-colored pitcher, 8.25” tall with a 4.75” base. This original Liverpool pitcher has vivid black transfer prints placed on each side. The main image, “APOTHEOSIS,” depicts a robed George Washington rising upwards to heaven. He is seated on a cloud, with a light shining down upon him and angels tending to him. Below are two robed mourners who guard the base of his tomb. The legend reads, “SACRED to the Memory of WASHINGTON OB 14 DEC, A.D., 1799, AE 68”. Cherub faces resting atop wings form an oval border around the scene. At the very bottom, a black banner with white letters reads “APOTHEOSIS,” thus reinforcing Washington’s historic status as a glorified and exalted figure. (Similar to #W.39, page 206 of Armans, 1998 reference work, which suggests that the Herculaneum Pottery group produced this pitcher). The transfer image on the other side of this pitcher features a large American Heraldic Eagle, holding a banner in its curved beak reading, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” It has a classic heraldic shield at its body, downswept wings, and is clutching arrows and an olive branch in its talons with radiating lines above. (Similar to a scarce-variety American Heraldic Eagle transfer print, #S.26, page 166 of Armans). A beautiful, historic and highly decorative Liverpool pitcher that is excellent for display......... (2,500-3,000)

493 c.1792, Historical Liverpool Creamware Pitcher,with George Washington with Linked Chain of 15 States, Choice Very Fine. This authentic historic Liverpool Pitcher measures 9” tall, with large black transfers on both sides and under the spout. One vignette features a 3” high portrait of George Washington topped by a cherub angel who is holding a ring of stars and the name “Washington” within. Washington is also flanked by vignettes of “Liberty” and “Justice” with a kneeling maiden in front of his image, possibly representing “America”. It is encircled by a chain-like scroll with the names of the first 15 States. Beneath the spout appears a black transfer print of an American Heraldic Eagle and Shield (the Seal of the United States) with stars and rays of light around them. Underneath the Eagle, and surrounded by smaller rays of light, are the words “E. Pluribus Unum”. Above the Eagle there are fancy large initials “WM” and the word “Smith” in clear black lettering. The spout is outlined with a heavy black line and a small floral design that spreads toward the tip of the spout. Heavy black lines also edge the top, the handle and the base of the pitcher. On the reverse side is a depiction of an American sailing ship, with black sails and a large, 15-Star American flag. The flag is colored red, white and blue, as is a streamer flag with 8 stars flying from the highest point of the mast. The bottom of the ship has four yellow stripes along its entire length and the water is sprinkled with tones of blue. There are two cracks visible on the underside of the pitcher as well as on the inside-bottom. The glaze is worn in two places below the ship transfer and there is some general wear on the handle and also on the inside spout and body. The “Washington with Chain of 15 States” transfer is similar to plate W.29 on page 202 of Arman’s “Anglo-American ceramics. A very rare and quite colorful, historical Liverpool pitcher..................................(3,500-4,000)

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Rare Multicolor Liverpool Creamware Pitcher With A Poem To Americans In Praise Of George Washington

494 c. 1792 Multicolor Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, With A American Flag Sailing Ship and a Historic Tribute Poem to Americans, Near Mint. This wonderful, extremely rare multicolor Liverpool creamware pitcher, measures 6.5” tall and has a 5” diameter base. On one side the transfer print depicts an American sailing ship, with black sails and a huge, 15-Star American flag. The other side of this pitcher has a colorful display of patriotic and artistic symbols. It is embellished with black transfers and a variety of hand-applied colorful enamels in red, blue, green, and yellow.They include a large “LIBERTY” Cap on a pole, Laurel wreath, flowers, fruit and an American banner flag, all framing an oval space which contains a poem, addressed to Americans by the British, praising George Washington. The poem reads, “As he tills the rich globe the old peasant shall tell, While his bosom with Liberty glows, How your WARREN expir’d, how MONTGOMERY fell, And how WASHINGTON humbled your foes.” This ornate, historic pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks. There are some trivial manufacturing flaws on the handle and near the bow of the sailing ship, otherwise this pitcher is virtually new. This rare design, historic Liverpool creamware pitcher is complete with a colorful tribute to George Washington and America’s fight for Independence. A rarely encountered, quite magnificent and museum quality specimen............. (3,500-3,850)

Liverpool Creamware Pitcher With A Sailing Ship Flying An Extremely Rare Style Circular 13-Star American Flag 495 c. 1790, Historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher or Jug, With A Sailing Ship and “Come Box the Compass” Black Transfer Images, Choice Near Mint. This beautiful, smaller size Pitcher measures 6.75” Tall and about 7” wide from the back of the handle to the tip of the spout. It is the very first of this type we have seen and a type that is not shown in Arman. The transfers include a Mariner’s Compass Design Vignette on one side and an American Sailing Ship with several persons on board, Flying a wonderful and highly unusual Circular 13-Star American Flag. It is the very first such American Flag design we have seen used on any Pitcher and should be considered exceedingly rare. One other vignette design feature of note, is the Naval Militaria shown below the ship. It includes Baording Spears, Plam Frons, a Cannon and cannon balls, along with a rare Early Metal Diving Helmet of the type used for salvage attampts of the day. It has had an expert professional cleaning bringing out its original appearance. This very impressive Pitcher is extremely clean and even in appearance having excellent overall eye appeal and is ready for display................................................................ (2,500-3,000) Page 148

Extremely Rare Historic Liverpool Creamware Arman P.42 Commemorative Pitcher For “COMMODORE PREBLE”

496 c. 1804/5 Liverpool Creamware Pitcher or Jug by the Herculaneum Pottery, 9” High, Commemorating COMMODORE PREBLE’S VICTORY at TRIPOLI in 1804. Arman P.42, Page 156, Choice Extremely Fine. Very rare Liverpool Creamware jug commemorating COMMODORE PREBLE’S VICTORY at TRIPOLI in 1804. Height 9” and Length is once again 9” from the spout to the back of handle. The front of the jug has a bold black transfer print of an AMERICAN HERALDIC EAGLE with 13 Stars Above, and below the text reading, “HERCULANEUM POTTERY”. I do not think I have ever seen this mark before printed on the front of a jug in this way previously. On one side of this Pitcher we have a titled Portrait image of Commodore Preble, with a Native American seated Indian, holding his name in a banner stretched across to an American Flag and Cannon with Trumpeting Angel holding a Laurel Wreath above. On the other side a most historic transfer image of a Battle Scene, with the Commodore Attacking the City and Harbour of Tripoli. This image is also titled and has a long discription below. Produced in Liverpool by the Herculaneum Pottery, circa 1804/5 for the American market. A rare and beautiful, historic Liverpool Creamware Pitcher that is excellent for display...... (3,500-4,000)

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1804 Polychrome Colored American Flag Ship Liverpool Creamware Pitcher with Eagle & Shield, Maiden’s Farewell

War of 1812 Era Pitcher Depicting Washington’s Tomb and the “United States” & “Macedonian” Naval Battle

( Our Back Cover “Eagle” Image )

497 1804-Dated, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher / Jug, Polychrome Colored, American Flag Ship, Fifteen Star Heraldic American Eagle & Shield, Maiden’s Farewell and “E Pluribus Unum” Transfer vignettes, Choice Extremely Fine to Near Mint. This is a very rare, large size 9 1/8” tall with a 5 7/16” diameter base, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher which displays a highly colorful American Sailing Ship transfer on one side, along with a Maiden Biding Farewell to her Sailor on the other, plus having a Fifteen Star - Heraldic American Eagle and Shield with an “1804” date located under the spout. This Pitcher has some overall expert cleaning and conservation to show more original. This wonderful pitcher was made in Liverpool, England for sale in the American market and therefore features several great American motifs. The American Three Mast Ship is prominently flying a 15-Star American Flag, and the Heraldic American Eagle and Shield has a patriotic motto quoted from Thomas Jefferson, “E Pluribus Unum” and is dated “Anno Domino 1804”. This important and historic example has tremendously attractive overall eye appeal. It is of museum quality and a perfect specimen of this style of American transfers for display. This item is said to be fresh to the market. The first of this outstanding and highly colorful design type we have encountered and very rare............................... (3,000-3,500)

499 c. 1812, Liverpool Creamware Pitcher, Depicting George Washington’s Tomb and the Sea Battle between the “Macedonian” and the “United States,” Near Mint. This rare, original, English-made ceramic creamware pitcher, measures 8.75” tall and about 6.75” in diameter. It can be dated to the War of 1812 period from naval battle scene between the British frigate, “Macedonian” and the American ship, “United States”. This famous battle occurred on October 25, 1812. The “United States” commanded by Captain Stephen Decatur, defeated and captured the British ship. The black transfer print scene vividly depicts the two ships, each with their national flags flying, laying close to each other, with great clouds of cannon smoke between them. Another transfer print scene on the other side depicts George Washington’s tomb, with mourners and patriotic symbols, all enclosed in a ring of 13 ovals, each with the name of a state. This ring of the 13 original states has “Kentuckey” erroneously replacing Rhode Island. Kentucky was the 15th state, admitted in 1792. The monument has the dates of Washington’s birth and death, and the inscription, “First in War - First in Peace - First in Fame - First in Virtue.” Between these 2 prints is a third print of an American heraldic eagle, with 13 stars above, and the inscription, “E Pluribus Unum” below. This marvelous pitcher is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, though with some light wear on the foot, the top rim and the handle. The transfer of the War of 1812 period from naval battle scene between the British frigate, “Macedonian” and the American ship, “United States” is extremely rare. This pitcher/jug being worthy of a significant premium in this historic combination............................................................. (3,750-4,500)

“Indian Chiefs” Liverpool Pottery Saucerette 498 c. 1810-1830 “Indian Chiefs” Saucerette, Mint. This unusual piece has a transfer image and a porcelain color that is highly reminiscent of American-related Liverpool Pottery. The image is of two Indian chiefs on either side of a state seal, with a cornucopia spilling its contents in the foreground. The mark on the reverse is indistinct but includes the letters “JT “ in the bottom of an incised outline of a shield. 3” diameter. Fine crazing is noted throughout, but the surfaces are in excellent condition and the piece appears to be in complete, original condition. A most unusual offering for the collector of Native American-related items............. (300-400)

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Masonic Liverpool Jug with George Washington’s Image

c. 1830 Porcelain Platter with Heraldic Eagle and Shield Transfer

502 c. 1830 Porcelain Platter with American Eagle and Shield, Choice Very Fine. This large porcelain platter features a striking blue transfer of an American eagle and shield with 13 stars and blue piping along the rim. It measures 12” x 15.5” in diameter, and very few surface flaws; it is in wonderful condition—a great find................................................................................. (400-500)

Patriotic Zachary Taylor 1848-1850 Glass Flask

500 c. 1820, Liverpool American Masonic Theme Creamware Jug, England, Choice Extremely Fine. This colorful and impressive quality Jug measures 9” high and 5.5” at its base. It is creamy white with unusual violet transfer prints of Masonic imagery. One figure appears to be George Washington. It is highlighted with blue glazed floral sprays and piping along the lip. A deep violet print on one side features an oval with a seated figure in Masonic garb, surrounded by Masonic accouterments and symbols. The large oval print on the opposite side features a skull, cherubs with wings top and bottom, all Masonic motifs, and the Latin phrases “PULSANTI APPERIATOR SIT LUX ET LUX FUIT...”. A third oval violet print, which is positioned beneath the spout, shows a figure appearing to be George Washington, standing beneath an arch, surrounded by Masonic symbols. There is very slight wear to blue glaze along the spout.................................... (2,000-3,000)

“Marquis de Lafayette” Liverpool Creamware Bowl

503 c. 1850, Patriotic Zachary Taylor & George Washington, Light Aqua-Green Glass Flask, Quart, Near Mint. This light aqua-green, nearly clear, blown-glass flask is made to honor Major General (and later United States President) Zachary Taylor. The cast portrait of Old Rough and Ready, as Taylor was known, appears on one side of the flask with his name, “Gen. Z. Taylor”, surrounding his image. The raised central portrait of General George Washington along with the motto, “The Father of His Country” above, appears on the opposite side. This pleasing flask measures 8.25” x 5.75” in quart size. It exhibits well and is in Near Mint condition........................................................................ (300-400)

Historic Photography Set of Two Early Mining Photographs

501 c. 1824, Historical Liverpool Creamware Bowl, “Marquis de Lafayette,” Very Fine. We date this original, 9” x 5”, Liverpool Creamware Bowl, to Lafayette’s famous triumphant 1824 tour of America. Lafayette was the last surviving major Revolutionary War hero, and this important, historic occasion created the demand for the manufacture of numerous souvenir items, many of them made of ceramic, as is this beautiful commemorative bowl. His death in 1834 inspired yet another outpouring of items in his memory. This unusual bowl might date from either occasion and carries four transfers on the outside. Two transfers picture Lafayette and two others depict the famous Revolutionary War surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781. The transfers also appear on some copper luster pitchers that are more frequently encountered. This impressive bowl is unusual and rare. Overall, its condition is quite excellent with one trivial restoration and several trivial shallow nicks on the rim.......................................... (1,800-2,200)

504 c. 1870, Set of 2 Mining Photographs, Shown “Underground,” Very Fine. 1. This brown and white photograph measuring 5.75” x 8” has been backed with black card stock paper to create the overall size of 9.25” x 11”. Down a tunnel in the ground are five men, three standing and two sitting, with the appearance of mining. Two are dressed in ties with formal attire, while the others are wearing the general coat and pants of the time. They are all holding candles with a mining tool in the other. 2. This brown and white photograph measuring 6” x 8” has been backed with black card stock paper to create the overall size of 9.25” x 11”. Three of the same men from the previous picture are seen here again, however, this time they are underground again but in the mining room where the pump is located. All three men are holding candles, with one man holding a large smoking tobacco pipe.

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Very Rare Philadelphia Photographer’s 1776-1876 Centennial Broadside of the Declaration of Independence

Cabinet Photo of “Young Ladies’ Base Ball Club No. 1”

507 1890 & 1891 Season, All Woman’s Baseball Club, Cabinet Photo, on Printed Card measuring 4.25” x 6” in Black and White, Choice Very Fine. This is a very scarce Cabinet Photo of this all Woman’s Baseball Club for the season of 1890 & 1891. This team was managed by W. S. Franklin, along with the manager’s imprinted name are the player’s, as follows: Effie Earl, Deith Mavves, Alice Lee, Rose Mitchell, Angie Parker, May Howard, Annie Grant, Kittie Grant, Nellie Williams. The team players are dressed in striped skirts and wear hats with neck bows. While the team played as an all female club, it is thought that perhaps two or three of the players were actually men dressed as women? The albumen photo and printing were placed a bit off center upon the card and as a result, a small bit of the print is missing. Overall, an important and very rare, choice piece of early Baseball history in America................................................................ (1,500-2,000)

505 1874-Dated, Broadside, Photographer’s Advertising “1776-1876 Centennial Memorial” of The Declaration of Independence, Choice Very Fine. This is an original and really great 1876 Centennial Edition, Printed Broadside, large folio, copy of The Declaration of Independence. It is a version being an Advertising Broadside for Philadelphia Photographer, W. T. Paullin. It measures 15” x 21.5” and boldly entitled: “1776-1876 Centennial Memorial. In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” In small print at bottom left reads, “Copyrighted in 1874 by James D. McBride, Philadelphia and printed by the Columbian Publishing Company, N. Y. Paullin”. The advertisement block at the lower right reads, in part: “Photographs finished in Oil, Water Colors, India Ink, or Crayon. Old Pictures Copied and Enlarged Children a Specialty.” This is the very first version of this historic Broadside from a Photographer we have offered. It is in excellent condition being fresh, bold with light folds and is a wonderful piece for display.................. (800-1,000)

1901 Dated Photograph of a Poster-Printer’s Shop

508 1901 Sepia-tone Images of a Poster Printer, Very Fine. 3.25” x 3.5”, mounted on heavy card. A great image of a poster-maker in his shop surrounded by several of his products, including some great circus posters with lions and horses. The left side of this image is faded but enough information survives to make this a most intriguing subject. A pencil notation on the back dates this to May 1, 1901............................................................... (300-400)

Mammoth Size Mathew B. Brady Photograph of a Company of Soldiers 506 Mathew B. Brady, Signed in Plate Original Photograph of a Company of Soldiers, Fine. The photograph itself measures a huge 13.75” x 21.25”, and is mounted on a 16” x 23.5” piece of matboard. The name “Brady” appears as part of the photographic plate in the lower right corner. There are two one-inch tears to the left edge of the photograph and a six-inch tear across the upper left portion, taped on the back. In addition, the broken lower right corner is repaired with masking tape—these flaws could be compensated with proper matting and framing, as the image is quite nice. This unlabeled and undated photograph, taken probably 25 years after the Civil War, features about 100 uniformed soldiers with weapons, standing at rest, and three officers and a civilian in the center. The group is posed in front of what appears to be a government building, perhaps in Washington, D.C., where Brady had a studio. The initials “F. C. L.” have been penciled in at the bottom with a line pointing to the officer in the front row (probably a Captain). No doubt these are his initials. With some research his identity might be discovered. A few faces in the back row have been inked out, perhaps because they were simply bystanders. Exceedingly Rare, this is the first of these we have ever offered....................... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

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Historic Posters

World War I Poster “Blood or Bread” Printed by Forbes

Vivid “Daniel Boone Protects His Family” Color Lithograph

509 1874, Color Lithograph entitled, “DANIEL BOONE PROTECTS HIS FAMILY,” by H. Schile, 1 Division Street, N Y, Choice Near Mint. This outstanding, original Daniel Boone color Lithograph is Large Folio in size and measures 28.25” x 22.5” edge to edge. It was produced in 1874 in two versions, one has a white outer border and this version with rich black with gold gilt outline and printed text. Tiny gilt printed text located at the bottom right, just below the thicker gilt border reads: “accordg to acct of Congs in the year 1874 by H Schile in the Office of the Library of Cong in Washington, D.C.”. This famous 1874 lithograph entitled “Daniel Boone protects his family” is a representative image of Boone as an Indian fighter. Boone was a legend in his own lifetime, especially after an account of his adventures was published in 1784, making him famous in America and Europe. After his death, he was frequently the subject of tall tales and works of fiction. His adventures, both real and legendary, were hugely influential in creating the archetypal Western hero of American folklore. In American popular culture, he is remembered as one of the foremost early frontiersmen, even though the mythology often overshadows the historical details of his life. This superb print is found in nearly every major collection of classic art depicting our American heritage.......................................................... (600-800)

511 c. 1918, World War I Poster, “Blood or Bread,” Issued by the U.S. Food Administration, Choice Extremely Fine. This First World War Poster, asking Americans not to waste food, was issued by the U.S. Food Administration (No. 16) in 29” x 21” format, and printed by Forbes in Boston (which during the Second World War printed Allied Military Currency). The artist has signed in print in the lower right corner, but the name is unclear. This duplicate from the Hoover Library at Stanford University is in excellent condition aside from some roughness along the right margin. A great World War I Poster............................................... (300-350)

World War I Jewish Welfare Board Poster 1918

World War I American Poster “United We Serve”

510 c. 1917, WW I Patriotic American Poster: “UNITED WE SERVE,” by the United War Work Campaign, Very Fine. This patriotic World War I poster features the work of service organizations such as the YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic War Council-Knights of Columbus, the Jewish Welfare Board, and others. The goal of the campaign was to raise $1.75 million. The red, white and blue lettering is printed on a tan-colored sheet. It measures approx. 30” x 20” and has manila tape reinforcement on the back outer margins, with minor show through........ (300-400) Page 152

512 1918, WWI Jewish Welfare Board Poster, Choice Extremely Fine. This staggering 33” x 21” two-color poster was originally done by Sidney Reisenberg, and printed by Theo. Gravier of New York for the Jewish Welfare Board. There are some very tiny edge wrinkles that are unobtrusive and barely detectable. This WWI poster depicts a blue star of David to the left of a wonderfully drawn doughboy soldier raising his hand toward the viewer. It asks civilians to contribute to the United War Work Campaign of 1918. At top it reads, “Civilians, When we go through this we need all the help and comfort you can give.” At bottom, “The Jewish Welfare Board, United War Work Campaign - Week of November 11, 1918”. The poster’s artist, Sidney H. Riesenberg, became noted as both a major illustrator and a painter. He did covers and interior work for such magazines as Harpers, Scribners, Collier’s and the Saturday Evening Post. Riesenberg’s paintings were mainly of a Western genre, his original oils are actively sought after and have been setting record prices at recent auctions. He reached his peak as an illustrator during WW I, being personally inspired by the war effort. His major works include “Remember The Flag of Liberty” (the famed immigrant 3rd Liberty Loan poster) and the dramatic “Over The Top For You.” A nice even tone runs through the piece, and it is in truly excellent condition. We have sold other examples of this poster for upwards of $1,200 in our prior auctions....................................... (600-800)

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World War II Patriotic Billboard “For Freedom’s Sake”

513 c. 1920, Russian Propaganda Poster, Choice Extremely Fine. 26.25”x 19.5”, overall 29.5”x 22.75”, muted colors. Laid down on a professional archival backing. This poster appears to be from the time frame of the Russian Revolution. It depicts a “before and after” scene of a poor, run-down village and the productivity of the collective farm. Cyrillic text throughout. Edge and corner repairs, not affecting the image...................................... (300-400)

516 World War II, Unused, Huge Printed Billboard Sign, Promoting War Bonds, Choice Near Mint. This Billboard Sign is made up of multiple sheets. When these ten sheets are combined, they become a billboard measuring approximately 8 feet by 22 feet. It was found in a warehouse owned by an old outdoor sign company and was still in its original brown paper mailers. The sign is still folded in its original condition although some small tears at fold intersections have been noted. The billboard sign has vibrant colors because it has never been hung. It is printed with the slogan, “For Freedom’s Sake - Buy U.S. Defense Bonds”. This is a must-have for the serious World War II collector and could very well be a one-of-a-kind item. Extremely rare in this mammoth billboard size........................................................................... (1,000-1,500)

Political Historic Meshech Weare Letter Accepting His Appointment as the President of the State of New Hampshire in 1784

514 c. 1940, Russian World War II Era Poster, Choice Extremely Fine. 34”x 21.25”, overall 39”x 23.5”, muted tones of blues, browns and white. Laid down on archival backing. A winter scene of two women walking and talking together with a street setting behind them. Cyrillic text at top and bottom............................ (350-400)

Original Artwork

517 MESHECH WEARE (1713-1786). June 5, 1784-Dated, Manuscript Letter Signed, “M(eshech) Weare,” 26 lines, on pages 1 & 3 of a 4-page letter, measuring 12.75” x 7.75” from Hampton Falls, NH to the Congress of New Hampshire, Choice Very Fine. It has a docket on the blank reverse reading, “President’s Ans(wer) - June 5th 1784.” Headed, “State of New Hampshire,” Weare writes to the Senate and House of Representatives of the State, convened at Concord, accepting their appointment of him as President of the State. It reads, in full:

515 c. 1941, Original Art for a Russian World War II Poster, Choice About Extremely Fine. 28.75”x 20.5”, overall 32.25”x 23.5”, this original art depicts a fierce warrior holding a bloody sword in one hand and a shield in the other. He is wearing a helmet with horns and has his “war-face” on. Muted tones of red, silver, browns and black. Laid down on archival backing. Cyrillic text at bottom is in pencil. Top and bottom edges are cut uneven. Minor creasing close to the sword and lower near the shield does not detract from the overall effect. Minor repair to upper left corner. Would look wonderful framed........................................................ (800-1,200)

“Gentlemen — With Sincere Gratitude I Receive your Information of my being Appointed President of the State. I have the most Lively sence of the Honour done one in my Appointment to so important a Station and the Obligations I am under to Render to the People every Service within the Compass of my abilities. It has given me much concern that my state of health is such that I am quite Unable at present to come to Concord, & it had so happened that this Sessions had been at Exeter, I might be able to git (sic) as far as there, but as it happens otherwise, I shall not fail to imbrace the first opportunity that I think my Strenght will Admitt to Attend the Court in Order to my being Qualified. — I am Gentlemen with Every Sentiment of Respect, Your Obedient and Humble Serv(ant). - M Weare”.

This was no new honor, he had served in the office since 1776, but he was reappointed under the new state constitution adopted in 1784. Weare, with the name of the New Hampshire town after him, was, however, troubled that his state of health was so poor that he could not attend the legislative session in Concord........... ................................................................................. (3,000-4,000) Page 153

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Escorting The Minister of France to a Historic Ball in Philadelphia to Meet George Washington & Rochambeau

Important 1790 New Hampshire Broadside Instructions Choosing State Representatives to the New Congress

518 July 13, 1782-Dated, Manuscript Document Signed, “Lt. William Henry,” Philadelphia (PA), Fine. This historic, original Revolutionary War date Document was apparently written by Lt. William Henry, being address to “Captain Andrew Burkart Esq.” Philadelphia Militia, giving instructions on what to do in preparation for escorting the Minister of France to a Ball in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1782, in honor of the birth of the Dauphin of France. It measures 16” x 13” and folds to an envelope size of 6” x 3.5”. This historic document reads, in full: “Philada - July 13, 1782 - Sir By Order of His Excellency the President Wm. Moore Esqr. you are to March your Guard of Forty Militia Men before The House of His Excellency The Minister of France precisely at Four O’Clock On Monday Next the 15th Instant P.M. there to dispose of Them in the following Manner first. Four Men upon the Square, Opposite the Ministers House to take care of the Illumination and Lamps. Sec’d. Twelve Men around the yard of the Minister to prevent people from getting over the Fences. 3rdly. One Centinel the Cornor of Chesnut and Fifth Street to Order the Arriving Carriages to pass up Chesnut Street and return by Market Street. 4thly. One Centinel at the Cornor of fifth in Market Street to Order the Arriving Carriages to pass down Fifth Street & up Chesnut Street. 5thly. One Centinel at the Cornor of Sixth in Market Street to Order the Arriving Carriages to pass down Market & fifth Street and up Chestnut Street. 6thly. Those Men who are not upon Duty, are to be under the Scaffold and when the Firework begins they must stand in Arms Round it to keep the people in Order. General Rule for the Carriages all Carriages shall arrive by no other Street but Chesnut Street and they Shall Return by Market Street. N3 those who have Orders to wait for their Masters are to stand in the Opening before the State House in Chestnut Street, and the Centinel who is Stationed at the Cornor of Fifth & Chestnut Street is to Observe this Rule. If any farther orders or any alteration should be made By His Excellency the French Minister, Or any of his aids you’ll please to Complie with the Same - I am with due Respect - Sir - Your humble Serv.t - Wm. Henry Lt.” Below is an extract from the: “Itinerary of General Washington, 1782” SUNDAY, JULY 14. At Philadelphia: “On Sunday last (July 14) his Excellency Gen. Washington with his suite arrived in this city (Philadelphia) from the northward, and on Saturday gen. count Rochambeau from Virginia.” - (Freeman’s Journal, July 17th). MONDAY, JULY 15. At Philadelphia: “Last Monday His Excellency the minister of France celebrated the birth of Monsigneur the Dauphin. In the evening there was a concert of musick in a room erected for that purpose. The concert finished at nine o’clock, when the fireworks began, and at the same time began a very brilliant ball; this was followed by a supper. The presence of His Excellency General Washington and Count Bochambeau rendered the entertainment as compleat as could possibly be wished.” - (Pennsylvania Packet, July I8th). “July 15, 1782. Great doings this evening at ye French Ambassadors (who lives at John Dickinson’s House up Chestnut St.)—on account of ya Birth of ye Dauphin of France—feasting, fireworks, &c. for which they have been preparing for some weeks.” - (Journal of Elizabeth Drinker). It further notes that: “At the conference held this day between the two commanders, it was agreed that so long as the French troops had been put under marching orders for the north, they should remain a few days at Baltimore, which place it was expected they would reach before the end of the month, till further instructions or intelligence should be received; and that, unless special reasons might appear to the contrary, the army should continue its march northwardly and join the American forces on the Hudson.”

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519 June 17, 1790, Original Broadside Printing, State of New Hampshire Act, “Directing the Mode of Choosing Representatives to the Congress of the United States,” Choice Very Fine. This Extremely Rare Broadside Printing of the 1790 New Hampshire Act, has survived more than 200 years in Choice Condition. Printed on a laid off-white period paper framed and sight seen, measuring 12.5” x 8.75”. This important and historic Political related document bears the printed signatures of Thomas Bartlett, as Speaker of the New Hampshire House, and Josiah Bartlett, President of the New Hampshire Senate. This Broadside document is complete and undamaged, with a few very light original folds. Presently for display in a professionally framed 19” x 16” handsome antique golden modern wooden frame. This Broadside is protected and viewed through special museum quality ultraviolet reducing Plexiglas. An important opportunity to acquire this historic New Hampshire Broadside................ (8,000-10,000)

1796 Presidential Election Electoral Returns In Print

520 December 14, 1796-Dated, “Philadelphia Daily Advertiser” Newspaper, 4 pages, featuring the 1796 Presidential Election “ELECTION RETURNS” for President and Vice-President, Choice Extremely Fine. This is the original newspaper, dated on Wednesday, December 14, 1796, Philadelphia, “ELECTION RETURNS” for President and Vice-President are tallied by State and Candidate on the upper left corner box of the 2nd page. This newspaper is very clean and bold in print with a centerfold and some typical partial separation on the spine. It is in excellent, original condition and has many interesting articles and advertisements including one from George Washington explaining his plans to retire from politics and one noting the Presidential race involving Adams and Jefferson, along with statistics of that historic race. A rare, historic newspaper................................................. (400-500)

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Important Pair of 1798 New York Political Prints

Political Letter On President George Washington and John Adams

521 c. 1798, Pair of Matched New York Political Prints, both Choice Fine to Very Fine. 1. “SENATORS OF NEW YORK,” Choice Fine. 17” x 7” uncolored print, with profile portraits of 18 New York Senators, identified both by the county or district they represented, and by their last name: Hommedieu, Gold, Jones, Cantine, Silvester, Graham, Thompson, Sanger, Phelps, Morris, White, Van Vechten, Ogden, Gansevoort, Gelston, Warner, Howard, and Fonda. Toned print with four horizontal folds, a paper tape repair on verso, two tiny pinholes in upper left quadrant, and minor staining and soiling on front. With proper matting and framing, this print would be an excellent display piece. 2. “Members of the House of Assembly of New York in 1798,” Very Fine. 16.25” x 12.75”, scattered light foxing, one or two marginal tears. A collection of 36 round vignettes with the images, names, and the counties they represent of all the Assemblymen of New York in 1798. A fabulous display piece and the first we’ve encountered. (2 prints)................................................................... (1,200-1,500)

523 January 2, 1799, Letter Written to General William Shepard of Massachusetts While in Congress, Mentioning George Washington and Invoking President Adams, Very Fine. 12.5” x 8”, 2 pages, written in brown ink on laid paper. The letter is addressed to “Hon(ora)ble William Shepard Esq(uir)e, Member of Congress, Philadelphia” and written by Ebenezer Mattoon, a veteran who served under General Shepard. This missive exhibits a few folds, and has a piece about 1” x 1” missing from the left side of both sheets due to the original red wax seal. There are trace amounts of chipping and toning, allowing this letter to remain in nice condition. Shepard was most famous for defending the Springfield Armory during Shays’ Rebellion in 1796. With excellent political content, this letter refers to George Washington and President Adams in very high regard. The letter reads, in full:

“Congressional Pugilists”American Federalist Era Political Cartoon of the Matthew Lyon & Roger Griswold Attack 522 February 15, 1798-Dated Federal Period, Philad.(elphia), “Third State” being an early 19th-Century Print from the original plate, Very Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. “Congressional Pugilists,” the Engraved Copper plate size measures 8-7/8” x 6.25” and is printed upon a larger 11.25” x 7-7/8” sheet of high quality, wove period heavy paper. One of the great American Political Cartoons of the Federalist Era, this image showing the deep enmity involved in the nation’s politics. This example is considered the “third state” with “17” in the upper right corner, as identified by the Library of Congress. This historic print captures the heated partisan debates in Congress between Vermont’s Jeffersonian Republican representative, Matthew Lyon (1749-1822), and Connecticut’s Federalist representative, Roger Griswold (1762-1812). On February 15, 1798 they physically attacked each other with a cane and fireplace tongs on the floor of the House of Representatives. Griswold had accused Lyon of cowardice during the American Revolution, and Lyon responded by spitting tobacco juice in Griswold’s face and the fight was on. The Library of Congress has three states of the print. the names of Dayton, Condy, and Green. They are each identified by keyed references in the (plate) margins in the second and third states. In all three states “Congress Hall, in Philada. Feb.15.1798” is inscribed in the lower right corner. In the second and third states this inscription is followed by “S. E. Cor. 6th & Chesnut St.” In the third state, the number “17” appears in the upper right corner. This gorgeous example is fresh, bright and exceptionally clean, having excellent print quality. It is perfect for display in any museum or as part of an American Political collection................. .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

“Amherst (MA), 2nd Jan(uar)y 1799 — Dear General, I have with pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of December last. Thank you for the paper, and your information by the same, I should have been very happy in seeing the old General, could I have been with you, when you waited upon him; his Virtues are highly ornamented to the world; and we must feel happy that this western part of it can boast of him; Crown and Diadem sink before him, and high sounding titles disappear at the name of Washington. Nor can I overlook the great & good Mr. Adams our President - who by his friendship has rendered the United States such note and substantial services, and given us a character among the Nations of the Earth. I think Congress will pursue the means of defence he has pointed out - a Navy we must have, or we shall sooner or later, lose our existence as a Nation; at least I think there is the utmost hazard of it; and now is the time, the People are generally for it, in the Southern States, and not only for it, but very anxious for it. They see the necessity of it. And will with pleasure contribute towards it. The Tone progresses rapidly and is well approved by the great Body of the People, some five Demagogues oppose it, but they are five in number, and are falling into their merits contempt. My friend I speak freely to you; if any information that I can from time to time, give you, supporting the feelings of the People here, towards the measures of Government, would be of any service, I shall do it with pleasure, and by that means enable you to pursue them with a confederacy of support. I have nothing particular to mention from this quarter. You will before this reaches you probably hear that Lyon is elected. That is the report with us & I suppose true; I would thank you for communications as often is convenient. I am Dear Sir with great esteem your friend & humble servant, E. Mattoon. P.S. I understand Gen(era)l Brooks has resigned as there are no affairs in this Part of the Country. I would be content with the plan. But I do not solicit, that is not me.”

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“...the fate of our Country might depend upon a single vote. Our proceedings are secret...” Just Prior To War!

524 JAMES ASHETON BAYARD (1767-1815). American Lawyer and Politician from Wilmington, Delaware, Member of the Federalist Party, U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Delaware. June 4, 1812-Dated War of 1812 Era, Autograph Letter Signed, “J(ames) A Bayard,” as U.S. Senator, from the “Senate Chamber,” 1 page, 8” x 11” with addressed “FREE” Franked outer address leaf, Fine. This letter is well written in bold brown ink and is very easy to read, being very clean and fresh in qiality on the letter portion. James A. Bayard has written to his daughter, regarding Congress having lots of meetings during these times and the things talked about must be kept “secret”. It reads, in part: “The crisis of affairs hastened my return as it was quite possible that the fate of our Country might depend upon a single vote. Our proceedings are secret...” The outer leaf contains a Free Franked Signature of Bayard, and is missing the upper right side of the paper, appe\arently from when it was opened. This does not affect the truly lovely letter portion of this correspondence. On June 18th, 1812 America would declare war against the British. This war is known as “Mr. Madison’s War” or “The Second American Revolution.” This letter written just two weeks prior to America’s declaration of War on Britain officially beginning the War of 1812.......................... (800-1,000)

1813 New Hampshire Act for A Citizens Right to Vote

First Edition 1824 On President John Adams By Pickering 526 1 8 2 4 - D a t e d , F i r s t E d i t i o n , entitled “A REVIEW OF THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE HON. JOHN ADAMS, LATE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE LATE WM. CUNNINGHAM, ESQ. BEGINNING IN 1803, AND ENDING IN 1812,” By Timothy Pickering., published in Salem, (MA.) Cushing and Appleton, Fine. This original edition measures 8vo, has 197 pages, and was dated in the same year the Lafayette returned to tour America. It has a sewn seam, expected scattered foxing, with untrimmed pages, being fresh from the printer and prior to binding and trimming, Pickering was an enemy to John Adams and this is an Anti-Adams work, to include the Embargo Act, the Federalist Politics and the XYZ Affair. Much material on Thomas Jefferson and in fact Pickering did not like Jefferson either. Material on the near war with France, and the American relations with France. Listed in the important reference on Americana. HOWES P-342............... ....................................................................................... (275-350)

“John Quincy Adams Sixth President of the United States”

527 c. 1828, Stone Lithograph of President John Quincy Adams entitled, “John Quincy Adams - Sixth President of the United States.” by Ezra Brisbee of New York, from a painting by Gilbert Stuart, Choice Fine. This is an original, American Presidential Portrait of John Quincy Adams, measuring 11.5” x 13.6” including nice margins on the top and sides and to the printed legend area at bottom. It is Signed in the Stone Print by the artist Gilbert Stuart and the lithographer Ezra Bisbee. There is some faint tone and some very light dampstaining affecting some outer margin areas. Overall, it is in being generally clean condition, attractive with no tears, edge chipping, physical damage or repairs. This is an attractive example of this important Presidential Portrait that is suitable for display......................................................... (250-300)

1840 Broadside Print of American Presidents

525 1813, State of New Hampshire Official Printed Act Regarding Voting Rights, Choice Extremely Fine. This is the original, official Printed Document dated 1813, 6 pages, measuring 6” x 4” as issued from the State of New Hampshire. Signed at the conclusion by Governor John T. Gilman, this is the printed, “An Act, more effectually to Secure to the Citizens of this State their Rights of Suffrage.” Naturally, in those times, their rights of suffrage is for every MALE citizen. Signed at top right by John Pinkerton, the original founder of historic Pinkerton Academy. A remarkable, War of 1812 Period, “Voter’s Rights” Act, of national voting importance, as it also includes selecting their State representatives to Congress and method for the Election of President and Vice President. An extremely important, historic printed document from the State of New Hampshire............................................................. (600-800) Page 156

528 (PRESIDENTS). This impressive, large Broadside measures about 20” x 28” and was “Printed by J. Howe, 39 Merchants Row, Boston... Engraved by N. Dearborn, and registered with Congress 1840 by J. Greenleaf”. An original 1840-Dated Broadside Print titled, “NATIONAL GALAXY. Or, Portraits and Biographies of all the Presidents of the United States”, Choice Very Fine. Some very light toning, two areas of paper loss at bottom corners (in border only), and a couple of small stain marks toward the bottom. A rare 1840 print of the eight Presidents from Washington to Van Buren, with high-quality, steel-plate engravings of each above their respective biographies. 1840 was the election year in which Van Buren lost his reelection bid to William Henry Harrison. A most impressive, rare decorative Broadside Print of American Presidents that cries out to be matted, framed, and displayed......... (500-600)

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1844 Campaign “Grand National Whig Banner - Onward”

Exceptional Gem Henry Clay Medal Struck in Silver

529 Henry Clay Medal, “THE FARMER OF ASHLAND NOMINATED BY THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION,” Struck in Silver. HC 1844-10. Gem Toned Proof-like Uncirculated. 36.8mm. Silver. 25.6 grams. Ex: Presidential Auction, June 30, 2007, Lot 312, where it sold for $920 and was described by Joe Levine, who this cataloger thanks for providing his original auction lot information, as follows: “THE FARMER OF ASHLAND - NOMINATED BY THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION,” Struck in Silver. HC 1844-10. J.F. Thomas, Sc. Nicely toned Uncirculated with Proof-like surfaces. Obverse with a small togated bust of Clay center, THE FARMER OF ASHLAND and an oak wreath around. HENRY CLAY above, birth date below. The reverse legend reads: NOMINATED BY THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION MAY. 1. 1844 within a beaded circle. The center is inscribed: HENRY CLAY. OF- KENTUCKY- FOR- PRESIDENTTHEODORE- FRELINGHUYSEN - OF NEW JERSEY- FOR VICE- PRESIDENT. DeWitt cites W. Eliot Woodward as the authority for the statement that the original striking of this piece was in white metal and that around 1860, restrikes from the original obverse die and a retouched reverse die were made in silver, copper, brass, copper nickel and white metal. While Woodward stated that 5 pieces were struck in silver, no mintage figures were given for the other metals. We have never seen one of the original white metal strikes! According to Charles McSorley, Thomas was listed as a wood engraver in NYC directories 1832-46. He engraved and signed “Thomas-NY,” a Washington medal in 1832 (B-163). He advertised in the Newark Daily Advertiser on January 2, 1835 - “J.F. Thomas, Die Sinker, Letter Cutter and Engraver, Mechanic St. near Broad. Dies cut for coins, medals etc.” In Belleville, NJ, about 3 miles from Newark, he was a partner in Stevens, Thomas & Fuller. They manufactured and rolled sheet brass for buttons. Stevens, an Englishman, had cut dies for tokens in Birmingham. They made dies and struck minor coins in copper for Brazil, Liberia, San Domingo, and Canadian tokens. Hard Times tokens were struck here also and the establishment became known as, “The Belleville Mint”. Thomas engraved at least 8 Clay dies, 3 Harrisons and probably many of the small unsigned pieces. He also engraved the dies for MVB 1840-2............................................................ (1,400-1,500)

531 1844 Henry Clay Presidential Campaign Print: “Grand National Whig Banner,” Printed by N. Currier, NY, Very Fine. This rare, hand-colored 1844 Presidential Campaign Print measures 14” x 9.5” by sight, and is matted and framed to 22.5” x 18”. Titled “Grand National Whig Banner - Onward”, it features a portrait of Clay in the center, with heraldic eagle above and the words “Justice to Harry of the West” below. Printed at bottom: “Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1844, by N Currier in the Clerks office of the Dist. Court of the South Dist. of New York.” Some light even tone to the paper, a couple of well-sealed marginal tears, creases from prior folding and light soiling. Ex: EAHA Auction, August 25, 2001, Lot 1817, where it sold for $1,150.... (600-800)

Taylor & Fillmore 1848 Presidential Campaign In Virginia

532 1848, Presidential Campaign Ticket, Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, State of Virginia, Unused, Choice Mint. Printed in black on white, 6.5” x 3.75” paper, this campaign flyer reads: “State of Virginia - The People’s Ticket - 7th November 1848 - For President Zachary Taylor - of Louisiana - For Vice-President - Millard Fillmore - of New York.” Following this is a list of the electors for the 17 districts of Virginia. Aside from a light crease, this ticket is in pristine condition. We sold a similar example in our EAHA Auction, October 2006, Lot #309 for $257. (250-300)

Wonderful “William H. Harrison, President Elect” Printed Card from the Tippecanoe Boat Club -A “Ladies Ticket” 530 William H. Harrison, President Elect Card from the Tippecanoe Boat Club, a “Ladies Ticket,” Printed by Valentine, 50 John St, Choice Very Fine. Measuring 3.75” x 6.25” this outstanding, rare card is printed by Valentine at 50 John Street, NY, on thick card. The card’s design consists a central portrait of General William Henry Harrison flanked by a pair of American Flags. Allegorical Fame top’s his portrait. Allegorical America is beneath Harrison’s portrait. This card is inscribed: “THE GALLANT SOLDIER INT WAR The Honest Statesman in Peace and THE MAN WHOM THE PEOPLE DELIGHT AND HONOR. GEN.WM HARRISON, PRESIDENT ELECT. OUR COUNTRY AND LAWS. At the side it reads “Tippecanoe Boat Club Ladies Ticket.” The very First we have offered or seen.................................................... (800-1,000)

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1850 Election Campaign Political Handbills Being Circulated with Fake Candidates Signatures “BE NOT DECEIVED!!”

533 November 5, 1850-Dated, Large Printed Political Broadside titled, “BOLTER’S FORGERY! JAMES C. SMITH’S LAST KICK!,” Very Fine. This original, very boldly printed Political Broadside describes and attempts to counteract dirty politics of the day. It measures a large size of 12” x 17” and is dated Nov. 5th 1850. It is vividly declaring that certain handbills that had been circulated showing the support of the “Democracy of Wayne” (Wayne County, New York) for a James. C. Smith, as a Candidate for Congress was a forgery! This Broadside proclaims, “BE NOT DECEIVED!!”... “LET DEMOCRATS SUPPORT NONE BUT DEMOCRATS.” Light expected tone, well centered with large bold print that is easily readable and make this a great Broadside for display. Rare, being the first we have seen............. (250-350)

Oil Painting of New Jersey Governor and Senator Ogden

Future Vice President Henry Wilson Fights For Freedom From Slavery

535 1856, Speech, “THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN KANSAS,” by Senator Henry Wilson of Massachusetts, Buell & Blanchard, Printers, Washington D.C., Very Fine. 16-page pamphlet of Henry Wilson’s speech in the senate on February 18, 1856, 9” x 5.75”. Lightly toned and taken out of the binding of the book. The speech addressed The State of Affairs in Kansas. “Leave these men now in Kansas, free from Missouri forays and Administration, and in spite of the inhuman, unchristian, and devilish acts the be found in the past legislation of the Territory, they will bring Kansas here as they have done already, robed in the garments of freedom. Wilson fights for freedom from slavery in this powerful speech. Wilson was U.S. senator from Massachusetts from 1855-73. He was Vice President under Grant (1873-75), dying in office.......... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

Against a New Constitution for Kansas In Favor of the Free State Constitution. 536 July 1, 1856, “The Free State Constitution,” Mr. Collamer’s Report and Speech, Very Fine. 7-page pamphlet on a speech given in favor of the free state constitution and against a new constitution for Kansas. 9” x 5.75” Mr. Collamer discusses the destruction of the ballot-box at Leavenworth. The pages are a bit darkened around the edges, but otherwise this piece is intact without any separated pages or tears............................. (200-300)

Silhouette Lithograph of Martin Van Buren

534 1856, Oil Painting of New Jersey Governor Aaron Ogden, by David Broderick Walcutt, Choice Extremely Fine. Vivid 30’’ x 25’’ oil on canvas painting of Aaron Ogden who served both as a Senator and Governor of New Jersey. Signed and dated on the back “D. B. Walcutt - Painter - 1856.” Walcutt was a New York artist who was born in 1825. The painting is quite bold as the colors are still quite rich and full. On the gold gilt frame is a slightly fading plaque with his birth, death and years spent as Governor. There are two small pinholes near Ogden’s shoulder as well as three minor reinforcements on the reverse side canvas where the painting was apparently touched up. An impressive original oil painting of a great statesman which is ready for hanging or display.................................................................. (2,000-3,000) Page 158

537 c. 1858, Silhouette Lithograph of Martin Van Buren, Printed by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg, Choice Very Fine. This lithograph was “From life by Wm. H. Brown.” The lithograph measures 14” x 10” and has been trimmed to fit in handsome black mat that features a gold-painted interior trim. The frame itself measures 20.5” x 15.25” and is of dark, rich wood. The original silhouette was the second photograph taken of an American President (the first was taken of John Quincy Adams)....................................... (500-600) Aaron Ogden (1756-1839) was a United States Senator and Governor of New Jersey. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1773, and served in the American Revolutionary War as a lieutenant and later major. After studying law, Ogden was admitted to the bar in 1784 and commenced practice in New Jersey. He served in the Senate (1801-1803) and in the New Jersey General Assembly (1803-1812). Ogden was elected Governor of New Jersey in 1812.

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Abraham Lincoln 1864 Campaign Broadside

538 1864, Lincoln Campaign Broadside, “What Jeff. Davis thinks of the War,” Fine. 11.5” x 9”, printed broadside, in two columns. Published by the National Union Executive Committee, Astor House, New York, the broadside uses Jefferson Davis’ own words to refute the assertion of the Democrats made at their Chicago convention that the war had been a failure, and that hostilities should be ceased immediately. The main text is taken from a speech Davis made at Macon, Georgia, detailing the suffering of the Confederate troops and the growing disparity in strength between the Union and Confederate armies. The conclusion is that the only way to end the war and restore peace “is by SUSTAINING THE GOVERNMENT AND PUSHING ON THE WAR... VOTE FOR LINCOLN!” Minor staining and edge chips, and a few small brown spots. A nice Lincoln-associated campaign piece... (1,200-1,600)

Pro-Lincoln New York Broadsheet: “The Presidential Election” (of 1864)

Rare “Greenbacks For Bonds” Broadsheet

540 c. 1865, Undated, “Greenbacks For Bonds - The Contract” Democratic Horatio Seymour Campaign Political Broadsheet, Very Fine. An extremely rare example of this political broadsheet, here in its complete form and full size (9.5” x 8”). Expertly repaired at the GR of GREENBACKS, where a hole has been filled in and the GR re-inked. Boldly printed in green and black ink. These were printed to illustrate the views of the Democratic “Radicals”, who decried the huge profits being made by bondholders at the expense of the working man, not to mention the fact that the bond income was tax-free! (Are we not about to do that again?) Part of the problem was that the new Greenbacks issued by the U.S. government were not backed by gold and, as a result, the value of the paper money fluctuated (often wildly) in relation to tangible goods. The working man was paid in Greenbacks, but the bondholders were paid in gold, creating an imbalance and effectively transferring wealth from the working man to the bondholders. Usually, only the top part of the broadsheet is seen (the note itself) and the explanatory information at the bottom is discarded. As a result, price records for complete examples are high — (in January 2000, Stack’s sold a slightly nicer example than the one offered here for $7,935). A wonderful and historically important item for the advanced currency collector!................................................... (3,000-3,500)

Anna Dickinson Lectures on “Women’s Rights” & Politics

541 December 12, 1864-Dated Civil War Period, Autograph Letter Signed by James Livington, mentioning Anna Dickinson, American Lecturer and Advocate for Women’s Rights and the Abolitionist movement against Slavery, Very Fine. This wonderful, 8” x 5” four page letter is dated December 12, 1864, and is written from Elmira, New York, by Paymaster’s Clerk, James L. Livingston to his father, Captain Robert W. Livingston. Apparently not a fan of Women’s Suffrage, he writes, in part: 539 Sept. 9, 1864, Broadsheet, New York, “The Presidential Election - Appeal of the National Union Committee to the People of the United States,” Very Fine. The text of this broadside chastises the recent Chicago Convention which nominated George McClellan for President and “neither condemns the actions of the Richmond rebels, nor proposes to expel them against their will, or by any exercise of force, from the seats of power they have usurped.” This printed broadsheet measures 12” x 8.75”. It reads in part that every Union victory, “decimates the ranks of the submission secessionists represented at Chicago.” Scattered faint toning. A rare, historic Civil War and Lincoln related, original Political broadsheet...................................................................... (600-800)

“...Anna Dickinson lectured here last Tuesday, and made a perfect Ass of herself. She lectured on ‘women’s rights’ and in trying to explain why ladies ought to have the same wages as men, she illustrated it by saying that there would not be half so many harlots in our great cities if they could get larger pay in some honorable calling. A good many of her congregation got disgusted and left. But for my part, I thought the subject a much more fitting one for a lady than the one she used last Spring, when she was here, viz, ‘Politics and Abolitionism.’” — (Signed) “Very affectionately Your Son, Jim” and docketed, “J. L. Livingston Dec. 15/64”

This original letter in very nicely written upon lined wove period paper. It is lightly toned at a vertical fold. Written in light brown ink, his excellent penmanship makes for an easy read, recording this young man’s day to day thoughts and experiences during the Civil War era.................................................................. (400-500) 542 No Lot.

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Extremely Rare and Superb 1865 Inaugural Ball Invitation

Autographs of Noah Porter Wendell Phillips & John Whittier

545 c. 1870, Collection of Four Autographed Cards, Signed by George William Curtis, Wendell Phillips, John G. Whittier, Noah Porter, all Choice Extremely Fine to Near Mint. This excellent quality archive of Four Autographed Cards is from a collection compiled during the early 1870s. Two have inscribed short quotes and the Noah Porter adds “Yale College”. The Whittier is written on paper placed onto card. All are near perfect examples, each card is 2” x 3.5” well written on white card, in excellent condition. (4 items)........................................ (300-400) 543 March 4th, 1865-Dated, “National Inaugural Ball” Printed Invitation, for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, Completed with name of Attendee, Very Choice Crisp Near New. This superb quality, original Printed Invitation measures 10.5” x 7.5” and is printed in black ink on heavy white card, having its full wide margins, engraved by Dempsey & O’Toole. The name of the invitee, Miss Mary Ream, is hand written in brown ink below the Jugate design vignette portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. American Heraldic Eagles are perched atop columns on either side. Vignettes of Lincoln and Johnson appear at top center, separated by a Liberty Cap atop a staff. Three long lists of the Managers of the Ball are printed below, headed by the incumbent Vice President, Hannibal Hamlin. This invitation is fresh and clean, having no folds or distractions, just the remnant of a prior edge mounting strip on the blank reverse. We sold a similar example in our EAHA Auction, April 21, 2001, Lot 373, which was graded Very Fine with tears, selling for $1,380. An extremely rare and historic piece of Lincoln political memorabilia. This is the single finest quality 1865 Lincoln Inaugural Ball Invitation we have encountered....................... (2,000-2,500)

Suffragate “Mary A. Livermore” Autographed 1873 Card

546 MARY A. LIVERMORE (1820 - 1905), was an American Journalist and early Advocate of Women’s Rights. July 12, 1873- Dated, White Card Signed, “Mary A. Livermore - Melrose, Mass - July 12, 1873,” 2” x 3.5” in excellent condition, Choice Near Mint. A scarce, rarely encountered and historic Women’s Rights related autograph, written in bold purple ink on a fresh, clean white card............................................................. (150-200)

Card Signed By “Gerrit Smith” TWICE - Front & Back

544 GERRIT SMITH (1797 - 1874). Leading United States Social Reformer, Abolitionist, New York Politician, and Philanthropist, unsuccessful Candidate for President of the United States in 1848, 1852, and 1856. Card Signed, “Respecfully yours - Gerrit Smith,” and TWICE, on front and a second time on the back, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. This white card is 2” x 3.5” being in excellent condition................................... (175-250) Geritt Smith, abolishionist and reformer; a significant financial contributor to the Liberty Party and the Republican Party throughout his life, spent much time and money working towards social progress in the nineteenth century United States. Besides making substantial donations of both land and money to the African American community in North Elba, New York, he was involved in the Temperance Movement and the colonization movement. A staunch abolitionist, he was a member of the Secret Six that financially supported John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

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547 1882, First Edition Book Titled, “Lives of the Presidents of the United States”’ by John S.C. Abbott and R.H. Conwell. Very Fine. 1882-Dated, 640 pages, 6.5”x 9.5”, by H. Hallett and Company, Portland, ME. A narrative of the most interesting events in the career of each President from George Washington to Chester A. Arthur. The last chapter is titled, “One Hundred Years’ Progress.” and describes how the United States had developed and grown and its influence on other nations. Gilt page edges, with steel engravings of each President and numerous pictures and wood engravings of their private homes and other scenes...... (200-250)

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Oil Portrait Of President William Howard Taft

“John G. Whittier” Poet and Abolitionist Archive

548 JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, American Abolitionist, Quaker Poet. Two Autograph Letters Signed “John G Whittier,” one Book of Poems Signed, a Rare CDV Signed, two Cabinet Card Photos and one Engraving, Choice Very Fine. A fabulous historical lot from this famous 19th century American abolitionist and poet. Whittier (1807-1892) writes and signs in ink two letters from 1886 and 1887, approximately 6.5” x 4.5” each; inscribes in pencil an original book of poems: “Saint Gregory’s Guest and Recent Poems,” 3rd ed., 1887, Boston, MA: Houghton, Mifflin and Co., The Riverside Press (Cambridge), which was dedicated in print to “Gen. S.C. Armstrong of Hampton, VA, Whose generous and self-denying labors for the elevation of two races have enlisted my sympathies and commanded my admiration...” The CDV and two cabinet cards are all printed from shops in Boston, and the steel engraving, by P.T. Stuart of Boston, has a facsimile inscription beneath the vignette portrait. A very rare assortment of images and signatures by this noted abolitionist and poet, who originally worked as an editor for William Lloyd Garrison, was a lifelong anti-slavery proponent, helped found the “Atlantic Monthly,” suggested the formation of the Republican Party, and was greatly admired as a poet during his lifetime, ranked with Longfellow and Bryant. Documents with typical minor wear, and the signatures are very nice. (7 items).............. (2,500-3,500)

550 President William Howard Taft, Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait by Lawrence Williams, Extremely Fine. Original, period oil painting of President William H. Taft, based on photograph provided by the Library of Congress, 20” x 16”, presently in a modern wooden frame. This portrait is in excellent condition aside from a scuff along the right edge (easily fixed). This is quite a historic addition to any Presidential Collection.................... (2,500-3,000)

“Hero of Tippecanoe Fort Meigs and Thames”

1891 “United States Senate” WILLIAM D. WASHBURN Signed Letter Discusses Abraham Lincoln, Prohibition” & Womens Suffrage and “Sentimental Politics” 549 February 10, 1891-Dated, Typed Letter Signed, “W.D. Washburn”.Lengthy, 3 pgs letter, approx. 8” x 10”, with printed letterhead of “United States Senate”, datelined at Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 1891, Choice Very Fine. This great content letter also includes the original Transmittal Cover, typed in blue, on blue “United States Senate” printed at top left, and with Washington D.C. postmark, tying a Scott #220 2c Carmine.stamp. This Typed Letter Signed also has a couple hand-written corrections and with a bold signature “W.D. Washburn”. It reads, in part: “I will not now enter into any further discussion of the so-called Force Bill, or to give my views at length on either ‘sentimental’ or strictly ‘business politics’. At present there seems to be no sentimental politics, except “Prohibition’ and ‘Womens Suffrage,’ and as I have never taken any stock in either of these questions, I feel that I shall have to be regarded as a politician of the ‘materialistic’ school....” (Please see our website for a complete transcript of this letter.)

(2 items)......................................................................... (500-600)

551 1840, William Henry Harrison Campaign Ribbon, Engraved and Printed by Doolittle and Munson, Cincinnati, OH, Fine. White silk ribbon with black lettering, 7.5” x 3”. A campaign ribbon featuring framed bust and battle scene and “Major General William Henry Harrison” above and “Hero of Tippecanoe/ Fort Meigs/ and Thames,” a log cabin, and “Old Butler Delegation” below. Frayed at top and bottom, two small holes at bottom. Sullivan-Fischer WHH-21............................................. (300-400)

Two Publications on The National Prohibition Law

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552 1926, Lot of Two, Publications on The National Prohibition Law, Choice Near Mint. Lot of two very scarce, original publications, The National Prohibition Law Hearings... Subcommittee of The Judiciary, United States Senate, Sixty-Ninth Congress... Washington: G.P.O., 1926. 8vo, in their original wrappers, with some light wear. A rare pair. (2 volumes)................... (250-300) Page 161

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Uncommon William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon

553 c. 1841, William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon, Choice Extremely Fine. 7.5” x 2.3”, an uncommon mourning ribbon, black print on cream-colored silk, not listed in Sullivan-Fischer, printed by “Woods and Crane”. Center: a tomb surmounted by a funerary urn, a weeping willow in back, and a maiden in flowing robes holding a large cross and grieving at the side of the tomb. Above: “In Memory of / Gen’l WM. H. HARRISON, / Late President of the United States.” Beneath is a portrait of Harrison, inside a black-lined rectangle. Center: BORN February 9, 1773. / DIED April 4, 1841.” At the bottom are Harrison’s dying words: “SIR—I desire you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more.” Toned silk with small stains at top, bottom, and near portrait; one fold at center, otherwise exceptional. A wonderful, rare type............. (350-400)

Commemorating the Signing of the U.S. Constitution

556 September 17, 1861, Silk Ribbon Commemorating the Signing of the U.S. Constitution, Choice Very Fine. 9.5” x 3”, printed in blue and red on a white silk ribbon. The central vignette features a pair of hands shaking in front of the Constitution, a fasces, stars, and the American flag. Glue spots at top and bottom, some wrinkles, otherwise nice and clean. Printed by King & Baird of Philadelphia. Extremely Rare - the first we’ve seen or handled... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

1888 James G. Blaine Presidential Campaign Ribbon

Pristine 1841 William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon

554 1841, Silk Mourning Ribbon William Henry Harrison, Choice Extremely Fine. Sullivan/Fischer WHH-M6. This is an elegant ribbon issued to commemorate the premature passing of the President: “Our Nation Mourns A Hero Gone.” Measuring 7” x 3”, this is one of the most lovely tributes on silk we have seen. Center: a small framed oval bust of Harrison flanked by a four draped flags, an hourglass, and a large weeping willow branch and surmounted by an urn inscribed HARRISON; Above: a black mourning border, a spread eagle holding in its beak a streamer inscribed: “Our Nation Mourns A Hero Gone”; Below: “GENL. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON Born at Berkley, Virginia, Feby. 9, 1773 Inaugurated President of the United States, March 4th, 1841. DIED APRIL 4TH, 1841, AGED 68 YEARS, 1 MO. 15 DAYS. This melancholy occasion, solemnized at New York APRIL 10TH, 1841”, and a black mourning border. A beautiful, crisp example................................................................. (350-400)

557 1888 James G. Blaine Presidential Campaign Ribbon, Choice New. Unlisted in Sullivan-Fischer. 10” x 3”, printed in gilt lettering on cream-colored silk. A bust of Blaine appears above a large “RECEPTION”, “Augusta, ME, 1888” below. Includes a gilt hanger at top and a fringe of metallic tassels attached to the bottom edge. A very attractive and rare piece.............. (275-350)

“FILLMORE & DONELSON” Presidential Campaign Textile 555 c. 1853 Rare Campaign Textile: “NATIONAL AMERICAN FILLMORE AND DONELSON TICKET,” Choice Near Mint. Large print textile, 17” x 10” by sight, matted and framed to 22.75” x 15.75”. Very attractive, superb quality campaign textile with the Fillmore/Donelson ticket, and a long list of “electors.” Crisp black letters printed on off-white silk broadside. Fillmore was vice-president to Zachary Taylor, and became president in 1850 when Taylor died in office............................................. (800-950) Page 162

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1892 Cotton Jugate Cleveland & Stevenson Jugate Bandana Cataloged & Listed as No. 702 in “Threads of History”

558 1892 Cotton Jugate Bandana for Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson, Extremely Fine. This original textile measures 19” square. Above the two portraits, is an American Eagle with a heraldic U.S. Shield below a star and the legend: “A Public Office is a Public Trust.” This design is cataloged and listed as No. 702 in “Threads of History” (Herbert Collins, Smithsonian Institution Press). Non-consequential holes in field at top left; otherwise quite bright and clean. A most lovely quality and impressive looking political textile............................................................... (350-400)

Magnificient Huge Hand-Painted Theodore Roosevelt Banner

Large William H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt Tapestry Type As Illustrated In “Threads Of History” Item 890

561 c. 1908, William H. Taft with (Theodore Roosevelt) Presidential Campaign, Ornate Display Cotton Textile Tapestry, Extremely Fine. This original period cotton textile measures 62.5” x 59” and has lovely, light cocoa-browns on one side and deeper chocolatebrowns on the opposite. It is illustrated with two horseback riders in each corner being separated by two large American Eagles with a Heraldic Shield at its breast and two other United States Shields on either side with pistols and a decorative floral pattern throughout. One of the horseback riders is Theodore Roosevelt, wearing his “Rough Rider” officer’s hat, glasses and with his pistol in hand, as if from the Spanish-American War and San Juan Hill period. A central portrait of “W. H. TAFT” with his name below is illustrated and is very similar to the illustration of item 860, on page 345, and also found in full color illustrated on page 44 of the color plates, which has the portrait image of Theodore Roosevelt at center, having been made in 1904. This current example is far superior in quality to that illustrated in “Threads” and is in choice quality with one very small sealed patch that is well blended. In any event, this tapestry is very rare and is highly decorative........ ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

Political “World Future at War Leaders” Textile from 1939

559 c. 1900, Huge Hand-Painted Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Campaign Portrait Banner, Very Fine. Measuring 78” x 46”, this oversized banner was accomplished in brown oil paint on aged, lightweight canvas and is in excellent condition. No date or artist identified, but possibly an artist named “Abbott” from Seattle [A similar styled portrait of Taft was produced by Abbott, also included in this auction]. Roosevelt looks quite dapper—banner might have been from a campaign event. There is normal wear and tear with slight fraying on the edges. An awesome, certainly unique display piece................................................. (1,500-2,000)

562 1939 Kerchief With Portraits of Roosevelt, King George, Hitler, and Mussolini. 17” x 16” white with a blue portrait at each corner. At center is a small image of a ship in the Panama Canal, surrounded by calendars for each month of the year for 1939. Some discoloration. An unusual and rare textile from 1939, as World War II began................................................... (300-400)

Superb c. 1901 President Theodore Roosevelt Silk Portrait Listed in “Threads of History” as Number 847 560 c. 1901, Printed on Silk Portrait Of Theodore Roosevelt, Paterson, N.J, Choice Near Mint. This impressive 9.75” x 7.75” silk print has been framed to an overall size of 16.25” x 13.25” in a gold-gilt frame. Accompanying the portrait is a facsimile of his signature. The pieces is woven jacquard made by the Paterson Silk Institute, Paterson, New Jersey. A great display item with only one small spot near the top. This type is seen illustrated and listed in the reference book “Threads of History” as number 847.......... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

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Three-color Jacquard Coverlet Peter Leisey Lancaster, PA

Colorful 1845-Dated Jaquard Coverlet Signed Peter Lorenz

563 Pennsylvania Jacquard Coverlet, Inscribed “PETER LORENZ - 1845,” measuring 74” x 82”, Choice Very Fine. This original, multicolor, Red, Green, Blue and White, sewn two piece Coverlet is Signed in the two lower corners and border stitching “Peter Lorenz” and dated “1845”. This has a lovely, central floral design with three sided borders. There is some typical light wear yet it remains well above average in quality with strong colors and fringes being in very good, collectable condition and nice for display... (600-800)

Three-color Jacquard Coverlet By H. Stager Lancaster, PA

564 c. 1870, Three-color Jacquard Coverlet, Made By “H Stager - Mount Joy - Lancaster Co PA - Warranted Fast Colors No 1.,” Choice Extremely Fine. This original, three-color Jacquard Coverlet measures 79” long x 75” wide and was made during the mid-late 19th century. It is extremely colorful, being adorned with a large central star, which is surrounded by flowers and leaves, while flanked by a Greek key and grape vine border design all in vivid, beautiful orange, red green and lilac. The corner block is Signed in the weave, “M by H Stager Mount Joy Lancaster Co PA Warranted Fast Colors No. 1.” A vibrant and wonderful, period coverlet for display........................................................ (650-750) Page 164

565 c. 1870, Three-color Jacquard Coverlet, Made By “MADE BY PETER LEISEY LANCASTER CO.- COCALECO THOWNSHIP.” (sic), Choice Extremely Fine. This original, three-color Jacquard Coverlet measures 90” long x 72” wide. It was made during the mid-late 19th century. It is extremely colorful being adorned with ornate long pattern bands of floral motifs in red, blue and mustard. The corner block is Signed in all Caps, “ “Made By Peter Leisey Lancaster Co. Cocaleco Thownship.” Overall, this is a vibrant and wonderful, period coverlet that would be excellent for display.................................................. (650-750)

Philadelphia Exposition Memorial Hall Coverlet

566 1876, Multicolor Woven Philadelphia Exposition Memorial Hall Coverlet, Choice Near Mint. Extremely large 72” x 84” heavy wool, fringed wall tapestry, featuring a design of the Exposition Memorial Hall building at the center surmounted by a figure holding wreaths in both hands, with a pair of armorial eagles at the upper corners, all intermingled amidst a detailed floral-patterned background. “1776-1876” or “CENTENNIAL” is printed at all four borders. The tapestry is quite attractive, woven in blue, green, red, brown and white thread. A truly wonderful piece in amazing condition........................................................................ (600-800)

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Original Handmade 1870 United States Patent Office Model For An “Improved Bread Making Machine”

567 April 5th, 1870-Dated Patent Office Tag, On an original Handmade United States Patent Office Model of an “Improved Bread Making Machine,” Very Fine. This small scale and rather

complex model of a Machine for making Loaves of Bread, which was submitted for Patent protection is made of tin and iron mechanical parts and wooden rollers all mounted on a wooden base. The Bread Machine itself measures approximately 3.75” tall at its tallest point and 11.75” long by 8” wide at the base. It is a handmade model of a “Bread Machine” and is titled as such on the original Patent Tag which is included. The model offered here was actually the original Patent Model, as submitted to the U.S. Patent Office by the inventor John E. Hawkins. It came to us with the original Patent Office Tag dated April 5th, 1870 and with the Patent Number as No. 101615. Also included is the original submission tag dated March 19th, 1870. This fascinating and quite intricate Model was submitted to the U.S. Patent Office as a Patent Model. This likely unique, original Patent Model is well made and is in good, condition. It is only lacking the tin cover which fit over the conical shaped tub where the bread dough was formed and held at its end the cutting mechanism. This Model also lacks a separate spool that would have been mounted to hold the far end of the cloth belt that moved the cut loaves away from the machine, as well as the cloth belt that connected the wooden rollers beneath the tin tub (we compared the Model to the drawings in the Patent Documents to understand just what parts are missing). This 1870 Patent Model is 100% guaranteed to be the original Model that was submitted to the United States Patent Office as part of the Patent Application process. We have included a copy of the original Patent Papers as further documentation of this simply wonderful Patent Model....... (800-1,000)

Colorful c. 1876 Centennial StevengraphTextile of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Beautiful “Declaration of Independence” Tablecloth

569 (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE). Tablecloth, no date or place of manufacture, Choice Near Mint. Likely manufactured for the Centennial celebration, this white tablecloth measures 72” x 42.5”, it has been knit with an interesting pattern: The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, as taken from John Trumbull’s famous painting. All the necessary players are there, including Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Hancock, and many others. At the bottom is a caption that reads, “THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.” A wonderful item for any collector of Americana...................................................................... (500-600)

Rare “Mexican Border Service” Banner

570 c. 1916-17, “Mexican Border Service” Pennant, Extremely Fine. Machine-sewn 57”-long, red, white and blue felt pennant celebrating the Mexican Border Service’s “4th So. Dak. Co. D”. The large flag has been cut from three different colors of felt, with “3-D” painted, raised felt letters. A small American flag with 48 stars, printed before the addition of Alaska and Hawaii, has been added to the left-handed portion of the pennant. The date “1916-17” appears in red-felt letters sewn along the bottom left side. Some minor spotting and overall age toning does not detract from the wonderful pennant......................................................... (400-500)

Liquor by Prescription Only!

568 (DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE), c. 1876 Centennial Era, Declaration of Independence Signing, Choice Mint. This original Stevengraph textile measures 2.5” x 6.75” and is framed to an overall size of 6.75” x 11”. The image is created out of black, blue, orange, olive, and white. This creates a fabulous display of patriots signing the Declaration of Independence. A wonderful piece worthy of display and is still in its original frame, ready for hanging........................................................................... (400-500)

571 March 28, 1932, Alcohol Prescription Form from the NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT, filled out and completed, Baltimore, MD, Choice Near Mint. A very scarce Federal Treasury Department, Internal Revenue prescription form for a carefully controlled substance during the 1920s and 1930s — ALCOHOL! An interesting item from a unique era in our history. This is a record of a prescription for “Spts. Frumenis” (Spirits Frumenis), to be taken “as directed!” This pink, “Duplicate,” 4.5” x 5.5” document is printed in black, and is completed in carbon manuscript. Two holes punched at left side, otherwise like new. It was issued under the authority of the NATIONAL PROHIBITION ACT................ ....................................................................................... (150-180) Page 165

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Historic Original Matched Pair of 1942 Japanese-American Citizen West Coast “Internment Order” Broadside Posters

572 1942-Dated, World War II Period, Matched Pair of Official U.S. Army Japanese Internment Broadside Posters, measuring 22” x 14”, Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. These are the original historic, Broadside Posters that were issued by the U.S. Army in 1942 directly regarding the Internment of Japanese-American citizens. Each is boldly printed in deep black on white paper, meant to be posted within special locations for display in various communities around California, providing notice of these Special Orders and how to comply. 1. The first Broadside is entitled, “Notice. Headquarters Western Defense Command and Fourth Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California, April 28, 1942. Civilian Exclusion Order No. 25,” by Lt. Gen. J.L. DeWitt, at San Francisco, being an announcement regarding Japanese Internment, in 1942. This specific order was for the County of Multnomah, Oregon, having its town name specifically imprinted. John L. DeWitt administered the Japanese internment program. This Broadside is a list of the four major points, under Order No. 25. 2. The second Broadside is entitled, “Western Defense Command and Fourth Army Wartime Civil Control Administration, Presidio of San Francisco, California, April 28, 1942, Instructions to All Persons of Japanese Ancestry.” This Broadside gives instructions for the evacuation and the location of the Civil Control Station, “Salvation Army Headquarters Building, 20 Southwest Sixth Avenue, Portland, Oregon.” This is the first example of Order number 25 which we have offered. There is slight expected edge tone to the heavy white card stock attesting to its originality, and very minor edge chips on each broadside, they have never been folded, and are in very nice strong condition, being ready for proper framing and display. We have previously sold a similar, single example of the Order No. 99 in our EAHA Auction, May 10, 2007, Lot 610, which sold at $1,888. and also a single example of Order No. 41, which sold in our EAHA Auction, March 27, 2010, Lot 400, at $1,062. This current auction is for Two Matched, yet with different information, Broadsides, having been issued for the same location. (2 Broadsides).......................................................... (1,500-2,000) After the December 7 attack on Pearl Harbor, Proclamation #2525 gave blanket authority to the Attorney General to do a sweep of suspects. By the end of the Month, all Japanese banks, cameras, arms, and short wave radios had been seized and Japanese schools were closed. The Internment of Japanese people in California began in January. After the Pearl Harbor attack, anti-Japanese hysteria swept the country. On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, authorizing the War Department to remove “all persons” from designated military areas. Over 110,000 Japanese-Americans, more than two-thirds of whom were born in the United States, were required to report to internment camps for the duration of the war. They were forced to give up their property and their jobs and to live in remote areas in the interior of the country, surrounded by barbed wire and watch towers, manned by guards who were instructed to shoot anyone who tried to leave. A vivid reminder of a very dark day in the history of our country.

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“1829” Dated Early American Leather Fire Bucket

573 c. 1829-Dated, Early American Antique Leather Fire Bucket, Lettered Within A Scroll Identification to “JOSHUA HALLET,” Original handle intact and detached at left, Very Good. This is a whole and solid original Leather Fire Bucket that has seen much actual use and honest wear fighting fires. The bucket was painted green, then painted in gold with the owners name “JOSHUA HALLET” and dated “1829” below, being at the middle. There is expected cracking to the leather and one end of the leather handle is detached from the iron ring at left, appearing to be easily repairable with some new stitches. This bucket is 10.5 inches tall and about 8 inches in diameter. It was certainly made about the year indicated, circa the early 1800s or so, per its style. The surfaces of the green and golden paint is on black, worn and therefore partially missing in places. The leather is solid and strong with the original stitching intact, with the base shaped somewhat irregular, apparently as made. Much original dark brown color remains around the top rim. A historic American, early 1800’s identified Leather Fire Bucket....................................... (650-750)

Choice Cast-Iron Philadelphia Fire Marker Plaque 574 c. 1860, Outstanding Large Cast-Iron Building Insurance Fire Marker Plaque, Choice Very Fine. This huge original oval marker plaque of has “F - A” astride a high relief fire hydrant with a hose attached, for membership in The Fire Association of Philadelphia, 12” Oval, painted black and in excellent overall quality. .......................................................... (500-600)

“Peale Museum” Silhouette of Woman in Hat

575 c. 1820, Hollow-Cut “Peale’s Museum” Silhouette of Woman in Hat, Choice Extremely Fine. This hollow-cut profile silhouette bears an embossed museum label with an eagle, identified as belonging to Charles Willson Peale’s museum in Philadelphia. The cream-colored, embossed mat has a cut-out silhouette, backed by a piece of black fabric—making for a stunning profile portrait of a woman in wide-brimmed hat, frilly bodice and ribbon sprays atop the hat. On the rear of the gilt-wooden frame is written in pencil: “Wm. P. Stevenson”. Portrait with frame measures 7.5” x 5.5”; there is noticeable aging of the frame, but the hollow-cut itself is unaffected.......................................................... (600-800)

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Early 19th-Century Artist Signed & Dated Cut Silhouette of Soldier with High Collar

576 1817, Hollow Cut Silhouette of Soldier wearing High Military Hat and Collar, Signed by Artist, Choice Very Fine. This hollow-cut silhouette profile bust of a soldier features cardstock cut into the profile image, and framed under glass with a black fabric background. The silhouette is Signed “T. Hollis 1817” along the bottom portion of the cardstock. The image measures 3.75” x 2” (by sight), and is framed in a painted wood and gesso frame, 5.75” x 4.25”. The back of this framed silhouette has an aged, typed notation which reads: “A very unusual silhouette of a soldier in high military hat with small plume and high military collar. Signed and dated T. Hollis 1817. There is no record of this early profilist. Bought in a New York Antique shop...” Unfortunately, the artist does not appear on any listing from the early 19th century. Still, a very unusual find!............. (800-1,000)

Edward W. Clay Silhouette Portrait Of James O. Graham

“From Life” Silhouette of Henry Clay

578 1844, Attractive Silhouette of Henry Clay, Taken From Life, by Wm. H. Brown, Printed by Kellogg, Very Choice Extremely Fine. This 6” x 11.75” print is quite similar to a silhouette of Harrison and are quite familiar as both have been widely reproduced. This however is one of the rare originals and ready for framing........... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

Patriotic Pen and Ink Folk Art American Heraldic Eagle

579 c. 1860, Original Folk Art Pen and Ink Sketch of an Heraldic Eagle & Shield, Choice Extremely Fine. Colorful period sketch of a bald eagle crouching on a striped shield, with olive branch under his left claw, and three banners behind his uplifted wings, 7” x 11.5” by sight, framed under glass to an overall size of 9” x 13.5” in burl-wood frame. Nice patriotic depiction, simply sketched by an amateur, unschooled hand, but very detailed; consisting of an assortment of brown, green, and blue inks on light tan paper. Very little foxing along margins, two small tears at top and bottom near the eagle wings and shield, but these are hardly noticeable and do not detract from the overall presentation of this patriotic sketch... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

“First National Petroleum Company” Stock Certificate

577 1820’s, Peale Museum Hollow-Cut Silhouette Portrait by Edward Williams Clay, of James O. Graham, Choice Very Fine. This lovely silhouette portrait, cut from white paper set against a black background, is identified by a pencil inscription made by the artist reading: “James O. Graham - J. G. 1822.” The white paper from which the silhouette is cut, embossed with “Peale’s Museum,” measures 5” x 3.75” while the black frame, probably dating to the 1920’s, measures 7.25” x 5.5” (not examined out of the frame). Written on the back in pencil at the bottom is the name Theodore Bolton. Also on the back, at the top, in pen is written: “Property of Miss Mary Clay Bolton - Mechanics and Metals Bank - 204 Fifth Avenue, New York City.” There is a 1/4” margin tear on the right edge, otherwise this evenly toned portrait is in nice condition........................................................................ (700-900) Theodore Bolton (1889-1977) whose name appears on the back, was an American artist and writer on art, who was especially interested in miniatures. He compiled a biographical dictionary of miniature artists and their works. This portrait was probably in the collection of Mary Clay Bolton (perhaps related to the artist), then passed to Theodore Bolton.

580 1865-Dated, Printed Document for the “First National Petroleum Company of New York and Pennsylvania,” Stock Certificate for 1,000 Shares, Printed by Major and Knapp, New York, Choice Very Fine. This impressive looking, historic Stock certificate for 1000 shares is Litho printed in bright Green and Black, having an attached embossed gold foil seal and its period Federal revenue tax stamp. This great looking certificate has vignettes of an Oilfield with derricks, and the U.S. Capitol Building. Nice large oilfield scene is also on the verso................ ....................................................................................... (400-500) Page 167

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Rare Original “Tiffany Glass” Stock Certificate

Early Painted Wooden American Militia Canteen

581 c. 1892 “Tiffany Glass” Stock Certificate, Mint. Specimen Stock Certificate of the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, Choice Mint condition, 7.25” x 16.25,” serial number 00000! Olive colored, with an ornate border. For Preferred Stock. Small hole cancels and red stamps “SPECIMEN” affect the signature lines. The Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company was started in 1892 by Louis Comfort Tiffany, creator of Tiffany Studios and Tiffany Favrile Glass and the foremost proponent of the art glass movement in the United States. Aided by expert chemists and glass blowers, Tiffany recreated the colors and designs of ancient Greek and Roman glass. His designs and creations are among the most valued and desirable of all glass objects............... (600-800)

584 c. 1820, Early American Militia Painted Blue Wooden Canteen, Choice Fine. Round wooden canteen, with original leather carrying strips, absent wooden plug or cork. Canteen is 6.75” in diameter, 2.5” thick, with 100% original aqua/blue paint. The paint covers approx. 95% of the canteen, with the rims and edges rubbed off from usage. Some mild discoloration and mottling to paint on one side, but the overall impression is quite nice. A wonderful early example—with an unusual paint color!......................... (600-800)

Colorful 1909 Ransom E. Olds Signed Stock Certificate

Early American Heraldic Eagle Wooden Butter Stamp

582 RANSOM E. OLDS (1864 - 1950). A Famous Pioneer of the American automotive industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile and Reo brands were named. He claimed to have built his first steam car as early as 1894, and his first gasoline powered car in 1896. Signed Stock Certificate forThe Kansas City, Mexico And Orient Railway Company, dated 1909, Extremely Fine. This highly colorful, ornate Printed Certificate measures 9”x 15” and is dated January 15, 1909, Kansas. Stock Certificate, for fifty shares, issued to and Signed on verso by Ransom E. Olds. Printed in bold orange and black. Vignette of a locomotive at top center. Perforation cancellations do not affect Olds’ signature................. ....................................................................................... (400-600)

585 19th Century Hand-carved Wooden Butter Stamp with a circa 1820 styled American Heraldic Winged Eagle, Choice Extremely Fine. This hand-carved butter stamp, made mid-1800s or so, having a classic, Federal period styled American Heraldic Eagle pattern. 4” in diameter. This piece has wonderful light age patina to the top of the handle and design, remaining in excellent “Museum” quality condition, with excellent eye appeal............... ....................................................................................... (300-350)

Benjamin Franklin Portrait Stained Glass Window

Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Co. Stock Certificate

583 1921, Duesenberg Automobile & Motors Co. Inc., Indiana. Interim stock certificate for 1/2 share of Common Stock, Extremely Fine. Stock certificate measures12.5”x 8.5”. Green/ Black, with green overprint. Spread eagle vignette at top center. Litho. Of the Duesenberg marque it has been said, “If but one of all the automobiles ever built in America had to be singled out as the most glorious achievement in this country’s automotive history, that car would have to be the Duesenberg. It transcended the ordinary in full measure, created legends in its wake which will live forever, and became a literal metaphor - ‘It’s a Duesy’ - for anything unrelentingly superlative.” A scarce example of this always-popular marque. Uncancelled and extremely fine...... ....................................................................................... (400-500) Page 168

586 c. 1850, Stained Glass Window Frame with Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, Very Fine. Stained-glass pane window frame, 23” x 30”, features 6” x 4” panes set in three rows, six abreast at top and bottom that flank a large, 14” oval bust portrait of Benjamin Franklin. The bust portrait features a handsome translucent reddish brown tint. There is normal wear to the frame, which has peeling black paint, several nail heads and felt remnants; two of the clear glass panes have significant cracks in them, while a third has a very minor crack to the top left corner. Would make a beautiful addition to any home collection............................... (1,000-1,500)

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Rare Catlinite Pipe Tomahawk from the Heike Collection

587 Catlinite Pipe-Tomahawk from the Rev. R. Heike Collection, Rutland, Illinois, Fine. This is an exceptional, rare Catlinite pipetomahawk from the early 1820s, as indicated by provenance from the 1940s. This early, reddish-brown Catlinite pipe was documented in Rev. Heike’s catalog, dated 1940, page 29, as follows: “16. Catlinite Pipe in the shape of a pipe-tomahawk. Tobacco on top. It is a ‘Pipe-Tomahawk Effigy.’ This is not one of the later day items made in the 18th Century for the tourist. This pipe is proof that the Catlinite pipes were made before 1830 and carried down the Illinois River. This pipe was found in a gravel pit years ago on the bluffs between Peoria and Pekin, Ill. We know that no Indian has lived there since the Blackhawk War, 1832. It must have belonged to Indians before that time, as Schoolcraft reports that there was an Indian village on the west side of the Illinois RIver, where Peoria now stands, when he passed up the river in 1819. This pipe shows extreme patination as well as characteristic Indian designs... It is an exceptional item.” The catalog also includes a concise description of “Catlinite” (page 46): “‘Catlinite’ or ‘red pipestone’ was a sacred rock of prehistoric Indians as well as of modern times. And the only place in the world where it can be found in western Minnesota, near the South Dakota line. Only Indians have access and may mine this sacred rock by government ruling. The Indians guard the ground so closely that it is hardly possible to stick a small piece in your pockets.... This rock has been the sacred rock of the many tribes for centuries, and no white man had access to the quarry, until about 1837 when George Catlin, the naturalist and writer made it a purpose to persuade the Indians then controlling the quarry to permit him to see it. For centuries peace pipes have been carved from this shale-like stone....” The pipe is covered with inscribed, original designs, birds, floral motifs, stars, crescent moons, as well as typed and written notations from previous owners. The tomahawk blade is 3.5” long, cracked and loose at the haft, and the surfaces exhibit wear, but overall the item is still attractive and suitable for display. Its overall dimensions are 6.5” long x 4.5” wide. This well-documented item is one of the earliest Catlinite pipes to be found anywhere! A true rarity... ................................................................................. (3,000-3,500)

Wilhelm Schimmel Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Rooster

588 Mid-1800’s, American Rooster, Hand-Carved and HandPainted, Attributed to Wilhelm Schimmel of Cumberland Valley, PA., 7” tall by 5” wide, Very Fine. This is an original, very attractive Hand-carved and Painted Wooden Rooster, made of Pine, measuring 7” tall by 5” wide. It is attributed to Wilhelm Schimmel of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who was active in the mid-19th century. The body and base are carved from a single block of Pine. The body painted red and black, the feet are painted yellow and the base is painted green, with some very minor scattered retouching. A rare Museum Quality example of Wilhelm Schimmel’s American Folk Art, which is highly prized among collectors. Provenance: Ex: Skinner, Meryl and Jay Weiss Collection................................................................. (4,500-5,000) William Schimmel (1817-1890) was a German-born wood carver who tramped through the Cumberland Valley near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, often staying in jails and almshouses. His only occupation was carving heads of animals out of soft pine, which he would sell for a few pennies each. Reportedly he had a very surly disposition. He became the first of four important Cumberland County carvers, specializing in large, dramatic, colorful eagles. Though eagles were his signature pieces, Schimmel is also known for representations of other animals such as roosters, parrots and lions. Many of his carvings are on display at the Winterthur Museum and the Cumberland County Historical Society. (Source: Sotheby’s New York.).

Superb Tobacco Tin With A Native American Indian Sculpture

589 c. 1880, Large Size Tobacco Tin, with a Decorative Sculpture of Standing Native American Indian with Tomahawk and Peace Pipe, Choice Very Fine. This handsome, 16” high tobacco tin has a lid topped by a cast-metal, painted sculpture of a Native American Indian in leather outfit, eagle feathered headdress, and painted accoutrements. The colorful cast-metal image is similar to that of the stereotypical, carved wooden Indians of the late-19th century. The rounded tin measures 6” in diameter, with painted brown and ochre bands. A choice item for display..... (800-1,000) Page 169

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Advertising Card For The Clipper Ship “Great Republic”

Rare Caleb Bartlett American Playing Card Deck

590 c. 1830, AMERICAN MANUFACTURE (CALEB BARTLETT), 102 St. Johns Street, New York, Very Good. (HOC—U8) Complete set of 52 Cards. Unnumbered spots with Faro court cards. Court cards have initials C B incorporated into the design of the faces. The Ace of Spades has an eagle with sixteen stars featured above the raptor. The eagle is holding a banner with American Manufacture printed across. The Spade pip is two toned shaded with a leaf frame surrounded by two leaf branches. The cards are well worn with some tearing on some cards and heavy soiling on fronts and backs. The Jack of Hearts has been sewn across the middle...................................................................... (2,200-2,400)

Lot of 11 California Gold Rush and Western Letters “...there has been a great many deaths in the mines this winter”

592 c. 1853 California Gold Rush Period, Advertising Card, Promoting the Clipper Ship “Great Republic,” at New York, Choice Very Fine. This original Card Measures 3.25” x 5.75” and was printed by Nesbitt & Co, NY on thick card stock. The text of this card reads: “FOR SAN FRANCISCO THE CELEBRATED CLIPPER SHIP GREAT REPUBLIC LIMEBRNER, COMMANDER AT PIER 36 EAST RIVER, Will have immediate dispatch. This ship has been newly coppered, and put in complete order. Her short passages, and the perfect delivery of cargoes, entitle her to a preference with shippers. Having large hatches, she can take bulky freight under deck. Two-thirds of her capacity is already engaged. For balance of freight apply to A.A. Low & Brothers, 31 Burling Slip.” Boldly printed in black on white card stock. Small trivial crease at the top edge, having early pen and pencil notations and other notes on the blank back. A wonderful example from this extremely famous Gold Rush era Clipper Ship.............................. (700-800) The Great Republic was built at East Boston In 1853 by Donald Mackay at his own design and risk. She was the largest merchant sailing vessel ever constructed in the United States and designed to carry 6000 tons. Unfortunately, while loading in New York for her maiden voyage she burnt nearly to the water line after a fire broke out at the nearby Novelty Baking Company. When rebuilt she was cut down by one deck and the sail plan was reduced. the Great Republic, under command of Captain Joseph Lymburner, started back in merchant service on February 24, 1855. Her maiden voyage brought her to Liverpool in 13 days.

591 1849-1862, Lot of 11 California Gold Rush and Western Letters, Good to Very Fine. A very interesting assortment of California Gold Rush letters, describing life in the mines, and in the towns built by the gold fever. Includes a November 9, 1849 autograph letter from Lowell, Mass., from one brother to another, giving details on making wagons for a trip to California: “I am bound to go out there in the spring...” A wonderfully detailed letter from “Hangtown Old Dry Diggins Cal”, dated January 18, 1850, describes life in the mining towns: “...there has been a great many deaths in the mines this winter... I suppose nearly one in 20 died since they left home. Drinking and gambling are carried on to a great extent in the mines in this place. I suppose there is not less than 50 gambling & drinking houses here. Sometimes a man will make or lose 1,000 dollars in one hours gambling...” Also, exceptional details about political affairs, the Whig Party in California, and Freesoilers: “...we ...would hate to work along side by side with the darkies, there was some brought here last spring but when the vote on the constitution was taken, they was all stopped damn quick...” Also, a March 19, 1850 letter from a wheat farmer in Illinois describing the “Gold fever” in California: “My brothers... started yesterday for California. They took from here 3 horses & two mules. The gold fever rages very high here at present. Some of our acquaintances came back this winter with a pocket full of rocks & it as set the people wild...” Several other original gold mining letters describe earning $3,000 in gold dust in 1853, an 1851 letter from Sacramento relating the extreme hardships, “Grizzley Bears” and Indians; other touching letters from “Yolo County”, San Francisco, and “Woodpecker Ravine in Grass Valley, Nevada County California.” All with wear, age-toning, some with dampstaining and soiling, but vintage content! Overall, this is a diverse and interesting group of Gold Rush and Western American letters.

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California Gold Rush “Songster” 593 1858, “PUT’s Golden Songster, containing the largest and most popular collection of California Songs ever Published”, Published by D.E. Appleton & Co., San Francisco, CA, Very Fine. 5.75” x 4”, thread-bound, 64 pages. Within the book are 31 of the most popular gold Mining songs found in California during the Gold Rush. The famous “Loss of ‘Central America’” song is listed first in the booklet. Other songs include “California Bank Robber”, “Sacramento Gals”, “Parting Friends” and “The Miner’s Dream”. The author’s introduction included this excerpt: “Originally commenced to relieve the tedium of a lonely cabin life, and with no thought at the time of their publication, I have endeavored to portray, as graphically as possible, LIFE IN CALIFORNIA, at a time when the restraints of society had to some extent become released...”. The last two pages of the book include the “Mining Localities Peculiar to California”. Age-toned with edge splits and a repaired bottom spin does not take away from the pleasing overall appearance..... ....................................................................................... (400-600)

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1855 History of California and the City of San Francisco Featuring Impressive and Very Early Views and Maps

Lampooning Mormon Leader Brigham Young

595 c. 1868, Rare Cabinet Card Anti-Mormon Political Cartoon: “THE EMPTY PILLOW,” Very Fine. Sepia-toned photo of a cartoon by “J. Kuppler,” 4.25” x 6.5” cabinet card, undated, featuring an illustration of a large bed, filled with 12 women weeping, an empty pillow, a black top hat and black crepe bow on the center of the headboard, and a pair of boots on the floor; on the wall are two portraits of Mormons—one of whom is Brigham Young. A printed caption at the bottom reads: “IN MEMORIAM BRIGHAM YOUNG. ‘AND THE PLACE WHICH KNEW HIM ONCE SHALL KNOW HIM NO MORE.’” A very biting commentary on the Mormon leader’s advocacy of polygamy. Very Rare antiMormon cabinet card—the first we’ve seen! Two creases mar the surface of this card; slightly worn and soiled along the margins; signature on the back “Shattuck”—possibly a previous owner..... ....................................................................................... (400-500) 594 1855-Dated, 1st Edition. Original Book, fully titled, “The Annals of San Francisco; Containing a Summary of the History of the First Discovery, Settlement, Progress, and Present Condition of California, and a Complete History of all the Important Events Connected with its Great City: To Which are Added, Biographical Memoirs of Some Prominent Citizens.” By Frank Soule, John H. Gihon, and James Nisbet. San Francisco, New York, 1855. Published by D. Appleton & Company. Choice Very Fine. This outstanding 824 page Volume is one of the first and among the most comprehensive histories of San Francisco and California ever published. California historian Richard Dillon calls it, “not only the best single book ever written on the City, it has proven to be the most influential book ever set in type to concern itself with San Francisco.” Historically important, this 1855 California & San Francisco History measures approximately 6.5” x 9.25” and contains 824 pages plus (2) Engraved Views; (4) Engraved Portraits; (154) Engraved Textual Illustrations; and (2) Engraved Maps. The two Maps include a 4” x 5” map of San Francisco and a 14” x 19” map of “The United States West of the Mississippi River, from a Survey by the United States and Mexican Boundary Commission.” The volume is bound in its original, full pebbled, black leather with raised and gilt lined spine. The binding is tight and the covers are intact but partially split at the hinges and with tape reinforcement at the inside spine edge of both hinges and at the outside of the rear hinge. Prior owner’s blue ink inscription on the fronis page and inside cover with bookplate. The interior pages are tight and complete with the text pages being generally clean and crisp and with foxing to the engraved plates. There is some ghosting to the pages opposite the plates (including the title page). The important, folding map is clean and crisp with a short, tight tear at the attachment. All cover trim and text are gilt. The text is divided in three parts: a general summary of Spanish California; the actual annals of the City of San Francisco; and a narrative history of San Francisco during the years 1846-1854, including miscellaneous topics such as fires, hotels, the Vigilance Committee, etc.. Considered by California Historians to be a key period reference, this outstanding Work consists of information gleaned from pioneer citizens and from newspapers. It is an early, detailed account of the growth of San Francisco as well as a chronicle of the region. “Recognized as one of the most important reference books of the period, “The Annals of San Francisco” not only gives an outstanding narrative history of San Francisco, but also supplies much information on mining and its impact on this instant city... the text illustrations and plates, some based on daguerreotypes, form one of the best pictorial records of Gold Rush California” (Kurutz).

The plates include San Francisco’s Montgomery Street and a bird’s-eye-view of the city in 1854. The folding Map is fully titled “”General Map Showing the Countries Explored & Surveyed by the United States & Mexican Boundary Commission in the Years 1850, 51, 52 & 53, Under the Direction of John R. Bartlett” and is a fine engraved map of the Western United States. This entire 1st edition book is estimated for the approximate value of the larger size map alone................................................................ (400-600)

1869 Letter “... there is a great fear here of the indians...” 596 September 6, 1869-Dated, Superb content Autograph Letter Signed, 3 pages, 7.5” x 9”, Columbia, (Iowa), from Christie Davis to his or her brother’s friend and Regimentmate, Jerome King of the 6th Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, Fine. In this outstanding letter, Davis relates various pieces of news to King and a request to give good wishes to her brother and the other soldiers, and tells King of terrible fights with Indians she has heard of. It reads, in part: “... there is a great fear here of the indians...some of them ask the women if they have a gun and how many white men they have there...(one said)’after white men all gone...injun take white squaw’...one of the Indian men wanted one of the women to marry him and she told him she wouldn’t do it and he throwed his tomahawk at her head and he killed her and they say he has run off... Jerome it is in the papers that the Regiment has had a fight with the Indians and that there is five killed twenty wounded and perhaps my brother has fallen... I tell you it is dreadful for a sister to have a brother and other relatives up there and don’t know that they will ever see them again or not...”.

This historic and dramatic original letter has some expected light folds and tone and remains clear, well written and very readable. Superb content............................................................... (600-800)

14 Shipping Receipts from Gold Era San Francisco

597 1869-1873, San Francisco Gold Era Shipping Receipts, Lot of 14, Very Fine. This exceptional group of 14 partly printed shipping documents range in size from 3.5” x 8.5” to approx. 7.5” x 8”, and feature engraved images of sailing ships, and all with vintage typefaces. These documents include bills of lading, pilot receipts and quarantine checks for the vessel named the “Annie Fish”, bringing freight and passengers to San Francisco from 1869-1873. Some of the bills were payable in “cash”—in U.S. gold coin! (14 items)............................................................................. (400-500) Page 171

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1,000 Mining Shares San Francisco Transfer Document

598 1869-Dated, San Francisco, California, Partly-Printed Legal Document with Seals, being the Transfer of 1,000 Shares, Choice Extremely Fine. This is an original, legal document, measuring 8” x 12”, printed on a rich blue period paper, being the transfer of 1,000 shares equal to £5 Sterlin, per share. It is dated at San Francisco, California by James Jones, where he autographs the document for THE IMPERIAL SILVER QUARRIES COMPANY. Also witnessed by Thomas A. Comstock. It is quite likely the “Thomas A. Comstock” here is related to Thomas Paige Comstock, the discoverer of the famous Comstock lode in Nevada. At least, it is quite possible. Two embossed English tax stamps in the upper left edge. Choice in condition, with mailing folds and no defects. We believe this mine was incorporated in 1866 and was a very good producing mine. A scarce, historic mining document with a connection to one of the most famous Western miners. (350-400) Thomas Paige Comstock, was the discoverer of the famous Comstock lode in Nevada. He was outfitted by a group of mining men from that state to come to the Big Horns and search for the famous Lost Cabin mine. This was as far back as 1870, Conviction of its existence and great richness must have been great in their minds to lead them to attempt such a toilsome journey over the main range of the Rockies in that day. Comstock had discovered and sold the famous lode near Virginia City, which still bears his name. It has produced more real wealth than any other strata of quartz in the world. The great fortunes of the Mackay and Fair families, as well as many more, were drawn from this almost inexhaustible vein of silver. The Nevada expedition to the Big Horns was a failure. Either from disappointment or other causes, Comstock committed suicide while camped near Bozeman, Montana, by shooting himself. He was buried near by, but the exact location of his grave is unknown. He unlocked millions for others but none for himself. He was only one of many who lost their lives in searching amid a cruel climate and more cruel savages for this chimera of a mine that never, perhaps, existed. (Book Title: History Of Natrona County, Wyoming).

“Jay Cooke” Gold Loan Broadsheet

599 Northern Pacific Railroad Co. Gold Loan Advertising Broadsheet, Choice Extremely Fine. 17” x 10”. An interesting promotional piece for the Railroad and their “New 7-30 Gold Loan” (7% per annum for 30 years, interest payable in gold), the purpose of which was to develop the railroad in the American Northwest States and Territories. One side of the broadsheet extolls the value and safety of this investment, likening it to Government bonds. The other side has a map of the Northwest showing the route of the railroad and the cities it connects. These sheets were produced by Jay Cooke and Co., “Fiscal Agents Northern Pacific Railroad Co.” Nice, embossed printing, some minor marginal tears. General toning and show-through of printing from reverse. Scarce.......... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

1890 Yellowstone Park Association Stock Certificate

600 1890, Yellowstone Park Association Stock Certificate, Signed by Charles Gibson, President of the Association, Choice Extremely Fine. This Printed Stock Certificate measures 11.5”x 8.5” and is low # 70 for 10 shares. Printed in black with a beautiful top center vignette of a river valley with mountains in the background. Punch and pen cancelled. Yellowstone National Park was founded by an Act of Congress on March 1, 1872 and was “dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment of all people” and “or the preservation, from injury or spoilation, of all timber, mineral deposits, natural curiosities, or wonders…and their retention in their natural condition.” Today, it remains as the first, oldest, and probably the most famous national park in the world national. Within its confines, the park boasts more geysers and hot springs than the rest of the world combined. A wonderful, historic American Park related document...................... (500-700)

1898 California Miners Association Ribbon & Medallion

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601 1898, “California Miners Association” Ribbon & Medallion, San Francisco, CA, Choice Extremely Fine. 5.25” x 1.5”. Giltcovered tin medal in amazing near-mint condition attached to a pink ribbon with the lettering “CALIFORNIA MINERS ASSOCIATION 1898” in bold gold and navy blue. The medal is a heraldic eagle with a shield over its chest and the California Golden Bear dangling below it. The ribbon has a 1/2” tear going horizontally towards the center from the lower right edge. On the reverse is a stamp, “Manufactured by B. Pasquale & Sons”, as well as their location in San Francisco, which is printed very lightly. A wonderful piece of Western American & California Mining History!..... (600-800)

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Western Style Gold Freeform Large White Opal Ring

Judaica “Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide”

602 Early 20th Century, Western Style, 10KT Gold, Freeform Large White Opal Ring, Size 9 1/2, Extremely Fine. This exquisite white opal cabochon ring in 10KT gold in an American Western style freeform setting, for a ring Size of 9 1/2. A typical, early Western design and highly decorative ring.................... (375-450)

“Murdered under peculiarly atrocious circumstances...”

603 November 18, 1912, “REWARD!” Poster Signed in Print by the Governor of California, Choice Near Mint. Near Mint quality $500 Reward Poster for the murderer of H.C. Pingrey, who was “murdered under peculiarly atrocious circumstances, by an unknown person” on November 3, 1912. Signed in Print by Hiram W. Johnson, California Governor, on November 18, 1912. At the bottom of the 13.75” x 9.5” document is a printed “DESCRIPTION OF FUGITIVE: Height, 5 feet, 7 or 8 inches; weight, 165 to 170 pounds; age, about 30 to 35 years.” Extremely Rare and vivid display piece ready for matting and framing......... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

605 1712, Johannes Buxtorf, “Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide,” Third Edition, Choice Extremely Fine. This book, titled “Johannes Buxtorf’s Synagoga Judaica, de Judaeorum Fide, Ritibus, Ceremoniis, tam Publicis & Sacris, quam Privatis, in domestica vivendi ratione: tertia editione...” was published in Basel, by George Konig in 1712. This is the third edition, and the item measures 7” x 4.25”. It has 779 pages, contemporary marbled paper-covered boards, and a paper library label pasted on spine. While there is some foxing throughout, as well as some dark browning, it remains in Choice Very Fine condition. This is a nice copy of this important treatise on the Jewish synagogue from the celebrated Hebraist Buxtorf. The text has been written in Latin and Hebrew...................................................... (500-600)

1754 Earliest Printed Scholarly Study on “Jewish Coins”

“a fellow can not work in Calif. and belong to the Klan if the Boss knows it….”

604 January & October 1924, Two Manuscript Letters complaining about the Ku Klux Klan in Redondo Beach and Ocean Park, California, plus 2 envelopes, Fine-Very Fine. “M.A. Midaris” writes about the Ku Klux Klan in California during the 1920s. Both letters are addressed to Mr. Grant Gardner of Jerome, Arizona, a mining town, and are accompanied by two original stamped envelopes, both with minor wear and stains. 1. Jan. 3, 1924 letter from Ocean Park, CA, measuring 10” x 6.4”, three pages, written in pencil, with minor staining along the edges and corners. “…I have not been doing any good for myself just making a livin that is all. This is a good country to live in, but a poor place to get a head, ore it has been for me… I went to a Ku Klux Klan meeting some time ago. The first I was ever at was asked to join but I did not. I am under to much of a handicap as it is without them. a fellow can not work in Calif. and belong to the Klan if the Boss knows it….” 2. Oct. 10, 1924, letter from Redondo Beach, CA, measuring 10” x 8”, two pages, written in pencil on lined paper. This letter, written later that year, complains about work conditions: “…I am not working much now… I do not look for any change until spring and if Coolige is not elicted look out for H(ell) it is coming. I can see it. Every body belongs to the K.K.K. you can not go any whare but you see K.IG.Y. on the Road. I saw 10,000 of them at one time… thing(s) are bad here. A fellow runs a chance of getting his head nocked off at any time…”

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606 Printed 1754, Perhaps the Earliest Study on early Jewish Coins, by Johann Friedrich Joachim, Very Fine. The full title reads: “Unterricht von dem Münzwesen: worin sowol der Zustand und Beschaffenheit der Münzen bei den Jüden, Griechen und Römern, als auch die Einrichtung des Münzwesens nebst den unterschiedenen Sorten, Werth und Gehalt der Münzen in den vornehmsten Europäischen Ländern vorgestellt wird.” It was published at Halle in Magdeburg, 1754, 6.75” x 4”, 288 pages plus a 12 page introduction and a 23 page Glossary and Index. This book has its original 18th Century boards, some of which are warping; the spine is worn, and there are name stamps from previous owners. The binding is intact and the pages are tight and clean. This work mostly covers the medieval coins of northern Europe, but it begins with chapters on ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish coinage. The chapter “Münzen bei den Jüden”, fills pages 21 through 31, and may be the earliest printed scholarly treatment of Jewish coinage. The text is German throughout, aside from quotations of coin inscriptions. An old, woodblock printed bookplate has detached from the inside of the front cover................................. (600-800) Page 173

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Rare 1760 German Counterfeit Coin Anti-Jewish Broadside

607 February 19, 1760-Dated, Printed Broadside Document, German Coin Edict Regarding Counterfeit Money claimed to be circulated by Jewish Settlers, Choice Extremely Fine. This original Printed Broadside Document is in German, measures a large 12.5” x 14.5” in size and is dated in 1760. (We have a partial idea of its content, to the best of our ability in translating German.) This impressive Broadside is regarding an edict that Christian and Jewish settlers are bringing into the country and circulating poor quality and “filled” coins (filled with lead not solid Silver) into the country and are then taking out their high quality coinage. There is harsh corporal punishment to be administered and under some circumstances the Death penalty. Confiscation of all the money will take place from suspects and this edict is issued from the Ministry of finance. The deep black printed text in on clean period plaid paper and it is fully upon the paper, being excellent for display...................................................................... (400-600)

Amos Doolittle Engraved Print “Manasseh, King of Judah, Released from Captivity...”

609 Amos Doolittle, Engraved Print by the American Revolutionary War Patriot, Colonial Artist and Engraver. 10” x 6.5” uncolored image on fine laid paper, with wide margins, titled “Manasseh, King of Judah, Released from Captivity...”, Very Fine. A notation, “Engraved for the American Edition of Maynard’s Josephus,” is encircled at top by Doolittle’s rendering of an ornate floral arrangement. The central drawing is also framed in typical fashion by a “faux” mat exquisitely drawn by Doolittle. Light-brown toned paper with minor soiling and stains along margins....... (600-800)

Book “Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem”

“The Life of David, King of Israel in Five Books” 1785 Printing In Philadelphia By Joseph Crukshank

608 1785, “The Life of David, King of Israel in Five Books,” First Edition, Philadelphia, by Thomas Ellwood Davideis, Very Good. This original First edition printing of “The Life of David, King of Israel in Five Books” was in Philadelphia by Joseph Crukshank, in 1785. Contemp. tree sheep, red morocco spine label; heavily rubbed, joints occasionally blistered, measuring 6.5” x 4”. Some internal foxing & staining, a few leaves detaching and pinned, with worn gutter and scraped leather covered boards. Early owner’s signatures on frontpage “Sarah Pusey’s Book - 1844” & back “Sarah Pusey 1797” written in two time periods. A very scarce early American printing. Evans 19001......................... (300-400)

610 c. 1850, Two Volumes as a Set, by W.H. Bartlett. “Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem” and also “Gleanings on the Overland Route,” 1851-Dated, Fine. These two original volumes are sold here as a Set. They are both c. 1850 by W.H. Bartlett: entitled: “Gleanings on the Overland Route,” 1851, 256 pages, and “Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem,” undated, 255 pages, both London, printed by Hall, Vertue & Company. The bindings by Henry Miller, New York, both having matching early hard full calf covers, with marbled end papers with fancy gilt borders, all page edges are gilt, the spines with gilt devices and having morocco spine labels. They measure 9-7/8” x 6-7/8” and both are slightly bowed, and splayed, with one loose, joints weak, wear scuffs, corners bumped and worn, scattered light toning and foxing throughout, while many pages remain bright and choice. Engraved frontispiece with creases and dampstains, end papers with creases, overall being much nicer seen first hand. Two scarce books including the important 1850s title, “Walks About the City and Environs of Jerusalem.” (Set of 2)......................... (500-600) 611 Two Early Maps of Jerusalem, Choice Very Fine. “A Plan of the City of Jerusalem according to the Description thereof in the Books of the Old Testament but more especially in that of Nehemiah.” An explanation down left margin names the important locations. Trimmed unevenly at top and left margins, and a V-shaped crease. “A Plan of the Temple of Jerusalem, Built by King Solomon as it is found recorded in the Books of Kings and Chronicles.” Explanation down right margin. Unevenly trimmed at top and left margins; scattered small blemishes and two tiny holes. Both maps are 15.5” x 15.75, no date; they were taken from a book, with subsequent folds. (2 items).............................................................. (300-400)

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Nice Assortment of Fossilized Fish and Leaves

Complete, 12” long Kueichousaurus

612 Museum Quality, Kueichousaurus Complete, 12” long Kueichousaurus on a gray colored matrix. The bones are black and contrast nicely with the matrix. Usually 6” to 9” in length, this specimen is large for this type of animal. The hand and foot bones are all present and displayed beautifully. Kueichousaurus is 240 million years old and the ancestor of the long necked Plesiosaurs of which the Loch Ness monster is rumored to be. Their tail and neck were the same length and they had tiny sharp teeth and webbed feet. This wonderful specimen could be easily mounted and displayed in any home or office. Choice Very Fine................ ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

100 Million Year Old Fossilized Fish

613 100 Million Year Old Fossilized Fish, being a distant relative of todays Garfish, Very Fine. This original, 100 million year old, Fossil Fish is said to have come from Feara, Brazil and is a distant relative of the Garfish. It measures 17” long x about 2.5” tall. This fish fossil is virtually complete having virtually all but the extreme end tip of the tail fin and there is a repaired sealed break that is about 5” from the end. Overall, it appears quite attractive for display, with reddish-brown scales,being within a somewhat squared off fish-shaped stone base. A real conversation piece that is most unusual from the typical fish fossils we have typically offered............................................................................ (500-600)

Quality Fossilized Oviraptor Dinosaur Egg

615 Fossilized Fish and Leaves. Green River, Wyoming. Extremely Fine. Limestone plate measuring 14” x 11.5”containing a 4” Knightia Fish and Three Leaves. Two of the leaves are from a Walnut tree and measure 6” x 1.25” and 5” x 2”. The third leave is from a Willow tree and measures 6” x .75”. All the leaves have some vein definition as well as a little stem. The fish has excellent fins as well as its complete skeleton. The medium to dark brown fossils contrast nicely against the cream colored limestone matrix............................................................................. (400-600)

67 Million Year Old Duckbill Dinosaur Tail Vertebrae

616 Dinosaur Tail Vertebrae with Bite Marks. Montana. Very Fine. Nearly complete, 7.5”x 8”, Duckbill Dinosaur Tail Vertebrae with 4 bite marks. The bites were made by a massive meat-eating dinosaur probably a T-Rex 67 million years ago. Only a few Tyrannosaurs had enough jaw strength and strong enough teeth to bite through solid bone. There are some professional repairs to this specimen as shown and a very nice conversation piece................. (400-600)

70 to 80 Million Year Old Fossilized Duckbill Dinosaur Egg

617 Museum Quality Fossilized Duckbill Dinosaur Egg. China. This 6” x 5” prepped, unhatched Fossilized Egg is 70-80 million years old. Over 90% of the original shell is still intact. This egg has been professionally airbrushed to remove all the excess material, leaving just the deep brown shell. It makes an excellent display, shown standing on a small section of the reddish brown matrix... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

Collection of Over 85 Items are All Mounted and Labeled 614 Premium Quality Fossilized Oviraptor Dinosaur Egg. Mongolia. This 6.5” x 2.75” Oviraptor Egg is fully inflated and has been prepared and air brushed resulting in sharp detail on the dark brown shell. It has about 90% of the original shell on the top side and 20% shell on the bottom side. Oviraptors were strange looking theropods with a strong beak and were found to sit on their eggs just like birds do to maintain a constant temperature to assist in their hatching. In 1995 an amazing fossilized Oviraptor was found brooding a clutch of its eggs in Mongolia. The name Oviraptor means “egg stealer” as when first discovered in 1920, they were believed to be eating the eggs instead of brooding them. As no more dinosaur eggs are allowed to be exported out of China, this is a nice opportunity to acquire a museum quality Oviraptor egg. ....................................................................................... (600-800)

618 Large Collection of Teeth and Bones. Morocco. Choice Very Fine. This Collection of over 85 items are all mounted and labeled in custom wooden display case. It measures 19.25”x 11.5”. The specimens measure from .5” up to 2”. 25 Different Species are displayed here. Sharks, Stingrays, Fish and Mosasaur are all included. A wonderful display, naturally sold “as is” no return, with all the work done already....................................... (350-450) Page 175

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Important 20 Inch Long Juvenile Jeholosaurus Fossil

Four Seperate Planetary Meteorite Sections 621 Meteorite Sections, from Four Seperate Planetary Bodies. There are only four planetary bodies in our Solar system represented by meteorites, including the Moon, Mars, Vesta and possibly Mercury. This unusual collection consists of one small example of each. 1. NWA 3147 Basaltic Eucrite from Vesta, 2.2 grams. 2. NWA 1068 Martian Olivine Shergotite from Mars, .223 grams. 3. NWA 5000 Breccia from the Lunar Highlands, .196 grams. 4. NWA 2999 Angrite possibly from Mercury, .278 grams.

619 Original Fossil Jeholosaurus Dinosaur. China This 20 inch long Juvenile Jeholosaurus has been partially prepared in its original 17”x 13” reddish brown stone matrix. It is in the same curled position as the day it was buried over 125 million years ago. It is lying on its side with one front and one back leg exposed. The other legs are most likely still buried in the matrix. The bone is cream colored and contrasts nicely with the reddish brown matrix. The front leg is in a curled, raptor-like position with one sharp claw exposed. The back leg curves into the body with one claw also visible. The skull has been prepared in a stunning 3-D appearance above the matrix and has a near complete set of teeth showing on the exposed side. More exposed bones are visible in the matrix surrounding the dinosaur. No restoration work has been done to this wonderful specimen........................................ (8,000-10,000)

Large Valuable 7.5 Pound Sikhote-Alin Meteorite

Since no rocks from Mercury have been examined, it cannot be known for certain that Angrites come from there. But it is known from their oxygen isotopes that they form on a large planetary body and they contain almost no sodium. This indicates that they formed in a highly refractory planet that was much closer to the Sun, which leaves Mercury as the likely source. An unusual and rarely encountered collection......................................... (600-800)

Campo del Cielo Iron-Nickel Meteorite Slice 3.5+ Pounds

622 Polished and Etched, Campo del Cielo Iron-Nickel Meteorite Slice. Argentina. This roughly 5.75” x 4.25” Campo del Cielo Meteorite Slice weighs over 3.5 pounds. It has been polished and etched to show the interesting Widmanstatten pattern found inside the meteorite. This specimen is complete with fusion crust all the way around. Campo del Cielo translates to “Valley of the Sky” and is more than 4,000 years old. This event was written about by Spanish explorers in 1576. They took a huge 60 ton meteorite back to Spain and melted it down for the iron. Includes a black metal stand for display................................................... (500-750)

Large Nugget of Libyan Desert Glass of 830 Grams

620 Impressive 7.5 Pound, Oriented, Sikhote-Alin Meteorite with Flow Lines, Siberia. This large 7.5 pound Sikhote-Alin Meteorite measures 7.5”x 4.5”x 2.5”. It is a most interesting example of the shrapnel type Sikhote-Alin meteorite. With many sharp edges and distinctive gun metal color as well as dozens of flow lines on all sides resulting from melting while passing through the atmosphere. The size of this meteorite is unusual in that most of the SikhoteAlin meteorites found are less than a pound. A slightly larger 9.5 pound specimen sold in a June 2010 auction elsewhere for $5,700. Includes a plastic stand for display.......................... (2,500-3,500) Page 176

623 Huge Nugget of Libyan Desert Glass. This original, extremely large nugget of Libyan Desert glass, weighs 830 gms and measures 5” x 4.5” x 2” being pale green and white in color, with an unusual brownish-orange segment on one side. The top has small craters and voids that resulted from gasses escaping during solidification. This specimen was formed when a large meteorite impacted and the resulting high temperatures melted and fused the quartz grains together. This desert glass was used by ancient peoples to make Scarabs and other jewels. A piece this size is almost impossible to find outside of a museum. A much smaller, 230 gm. specimen sold for $6,000 in October, 2007 at a major meteorite auction held in New York City. A relative bargain in comparison................... ....................................................................................... (500-750)

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Historic Guns

30,000 -100,000 Year Old Siberian Woolly Mammoth Tusk

Early Dutch or Austrian Flintlock Holster Pistol of Royalty

624 Juvenile Woolly Mammoth Tusk, 30,000 to 100,000 Years Old, from the Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Very Good Condition. Known as Mammuthis primigenics, this complete 32” woolly mammoth tusk is a beautiful dark brown color with several different shads blending to give it a very striking appearance. The fossil ivory has been polished to preserve it as well as add to its beauty. These stunning colors resulted from the original white ivory being mineralized over thousands of years. This museum quality tusk was found in the Taymyr Peninsula of Siberia and is between 30,000 and 100,000 years old. This is a perfect display item that is an excellent representation and not too huge to handle............. ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

Long reddish-brown Patch of Wolly Mammoth Hair

625 Large Patch of Wolly Mammoth Hair. Siberia. This specimen of Wolly Mammoth hair consists of the long reddish-brown outer hair. There is over ten times as much hair in this lot as is normally seen offered. More than 30,000 years old, this remarkable specimen comes from the frozen carcass of one of only 12 Woolly Mammoths found frozen in the permafrost of the Indigirka Basin in Siberia. This specimen was part of the collection owned by Dr. Gennady F. Barrphnikov, head of the History of Faunas Department, Zoological Institute, USSR Academy of Sciences in Leningrad..... (500-600)

Virtually Complete Giant Cave Bear Skull

626 50,000 to 100,000 Year-Old. Giant Cave Bear Skull. Ursus Spelaeus. Fine. This Giant Cave Bear Skull measures 16” long, and is virtually complete. Cream in color. The upper skull has 2” long canine teeth. It is missing one of the small front teeth, and the zygotic arch on the right side has been repaired. The lower jaw is missing one of the small front molars as well as three of the front teeth and part of the thin bone that extends upward at the back of the jaw. (This does not show when the skull and jaw are joined together.) Cave Bear skulls are in great demand, as the few when found are usually mounted along with the rest of the skeleton. Rare.......................................................................... (2,000-3,000)

627 c. 1720-40 Early 18th-Century, Dutch or Austrian Flintlock Holster Pistol, 19” overall, Very Fine. This is an original, extremely large size Antique Dutch or perhaps Austrian made Flintlock Holster Pistol of Royalty, has a 12.25”, .58 caliber, engraved-sculpted and chiseled iron barrel, with remnants of Gold Overlay. There is an indistinct maker’s signature on the top rib. The Lock is engraved-sculpted and chiseled, also with remnants of Gold Overlay. It has an exceptional, gilt bronze high-relief furniture, depicting panoplys-of-arms, demon faces, mythical gods, royalty, and victory. It is our opinion that the top jaw, top jaw screw, and frizzen are period replacements, with an original flint. The Stock has some wood worm damage to the left upper portion above the side plate and otherwise is very solid, with expected minor scratches and dings from years of actual service. Complete with its original, period horn-tip ram rod. Overall this gun is in good working order................................... (2,000-3,000)

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Queen Anne Style Flintlock “Cannon” Barrel Pocket Pistol

628 c. 1750, Mid 18th-Century, English “Queen Anne” Style Flintlock, “Cannon” Barrel, Pocket Pistol, About Extremely Fine. This is an original, English made, Queen Anne style, flintlock with a “Cannon” barrel, Pocket Pistol, made by, “J & M”, measuring 7.75” in overall length. It has a 3.5”, .40 caliber, steel turn off “Cannon” barrel with two “PROOF” marks on the left side of the breech. It has a plain brass trigger guard, and the stock is solid, with normal light scratches and dings from years of use and handling, and remains in good working order.......................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................(1,000-2,000)

Rare American Revolutionary War “1775” Dated English Flintlock Holster Pistol

629 1775-Dated American Revolutionary War Period, English Flintlock Holster Pistol by “JOVER, LONDON”. Extremely Fine. This original English Flintlock Holster Pistol is by “JOVER, LONDON,” measuring 19.5” overall length, of .70 caliber, 12” long 3-stage sighted round steel barrel, slightly towards the muzzle, and also engraved, “LONDON”. Stamped at the breech, with an indistinct barrelsmith’s mark. The barrel also has two London “PROOF” marks, including a “CROWN” over “GP” (Gunmaker’s Proof), and a “CROWN” over “V” (Viewed). Plus, a later inscription in gothic script reading, “To Dick’s Friend” (added c. 1775-1800). The tang is grooved for sighting. The lock has a simple border line engraving, and maker engraved, “JOVER”. This figured full stock has a nicely carved shell apron around the barrel tang, and is solid, with exception of a repaired break in fore-end, and having light scratches and dings from years of actual service. All steel furniture comprising the side-plate is chiseled with scrolls and foliage. The wrist escutcheon is engraved, “Tho.s Manstard” and is dated, “1775”. Engraved pommel and trigger-guard, with foliate finial and having plain ramrod pipes for the steel tipped wooden ramrod. Overall, in good working order and a nice looking holster pistol dated “1775,” made just as the American Revolutionary War was to explode...................................................(4,000-6,000)

Colonial Brass Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol 630 c. 1790s, Colonial Era, American Brass Flintlock “Box-Lock” Pocket Pistol, Very Fine. This is a rare American made Colonial era Brass Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket Pistol. It measures 6” in overall length, is .38 caliber, with a round brass turn-off 1.75” barrel. It is not decorated. All brass box-lock frame with maker’s mark, “I M” on the underside of the breech. It has a sliding “safety” on the top, behind the cock and a wonderful American curly maple stock, which is solid with only some light scratches and dings from years of use and handling, remaining in good working order................. .................................................................................... (800-1,600)

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Extremely Rare US Navy Model 1808 Flintlock Pistol

631 circa 1808-1810, Antique American US Navy Model 1808 Flintlock Pistol by “S. North”. Extremely Fine. This is an extremely rare and popular, Antique American United States Navy, Model 1808, Contract Flintlock Ship’s Pistol, 17” overall, with Belt Hook by “S. NORTH, BERLIN, CON.”. The total produced were only 3,000. It is .68 caliber and has a round iron 10 1/8” unmarked barrel. The Lock is marked with engraved American Federal Eagle, “U. STATES” and “S. NORTH, BERLIN, CON.” The Stock is solid, with old stress crack repairs to stock at the butt cap, on the left and right side of fore-end, with expected light scratches and minor dings from years of actual service. This pistol was purchased at one prior auction with the description of being reconverted, an error in our opinion to which we disagree. If this is truly the case, it is one of the best reconversions we have ever seen. Serious collectors should preview this Pistol to confirm, and gain a full appreciation for this rarely encountered and quality gun. This very rare US Flintlock Martial Pistol in good working order. Provenance is Ex: Charles DuPont Collection, purchased from Edward Bidder 12/19/79 and the consignor states it to have been in the past Collections of James E. Serven (1951), C. Meade Patterson-Herb Glass (1963), and to Ed Bidder (1979)............................................................................................................................................................................(10,000-15,000)

Historic Swords

French Silver Mounted Hanger Sword with Ebony Grip

Collectable Revolutionary War American Horseman Saber

632 c. 1775-1783 American Revolutionary War Period, American Horseman Saber, Fine. A very nice example of an American Revolutionary War, American made Horseman Saber, made between 1775-1783. 30” curved blade (unmarked), 35” overall. Plain brass guard. Ebony grip. No scabbard. A very nice example and the type used in the American Revolutionary War. Minor pitting along blade. Reference See: “Swords & Blades of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann, pages 124 (189. S), 125 (190.S, 192.S).............................................. (1,500-2,000)

633 c. 1790s, Late 18th Century, French Silver Mounted Hanger Sword with Ebony Grip. Extremely Fine. This sword is a very nice example of a Revolutionary War period French Silver Mounted Hanger, with a 17.25” blade and measures 23.5” overall, no scabbard. The blade is etched with military panoply of arms on one side, and on the other some unidentified marks within the center medallion. Ebony grip. Minor pitting along blade. Overall, a very nice sword with original Silver mounts with Hall Marks... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000) Page 179

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Civil War Period U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber

“Tabula Geographica Mexicae Et Floridae &c.” by De l’Isle

634 1863-Dated Civil War Period, U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, Very Fine. “1863”-Dated, Civil War U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, blade measures 34.5” and is not cleaned, curved singleedge blade having its tip broken off during the period apparently from actual use, and measures 40.5” overall. It is marked on the ricasso on one side, “U.S.” - “P D F” - “1863”. The other side is marked, “EMERSON & SILVER, TRENTON, N.J.” with the brass guard being stamped, “C 30”. It has its original, twisted brass wire, bound leather grip. The leather is flaking and wearing. No scabbard. Minor scratches along blade from actual use. The company “Emerson & Silver” was awarded a very small contract for the Civil War so surviving examples are scarce...... (400-600)

Late 18th-Century American Naval Boarding Belt Axe

635 c. 1790s Late 18th-Century, American Colonial Naval BoardingFighting Belt Axe. Very Fine. This is a nice, collectable example of an original, American Colonial Naval Boarding-Fighting Belt Axe. It has a 3” edge and is a total of 8” from edge to spike, with its 15” mated with its original wood haft. There is some expected minor edge pitting and chips to the wooden haft. A rarely encountered piece in very pleasing, untouched overall condition. References include: “Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution” by George C. Neumann and Frank Kravic, c.1975, pages 24-27 and “Boarders Away With Steel - Edged Weapons & Pole Arms” by William Gilkerson, c. 1991, pages 25-47......... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

636 c. 1703-1722, Hand-Colored, Copper Plate-Engraved Map entitled, “Carte du Mexique et de la Floride des Terres Angloises et des Isles Antilles, du cours et des Environs de la Riviere de Mississippi...,” by Guillaume De l’Isle, Publisher: Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam, Choice Extremely Fine. This larger size Copper-engraved map, has vibrant original hand-color in outline, with two uncolored pictorial cartouches at left. It measuring to 18.5” x 23.5”. This is Covens & Mortier’s fine quality, re-engraved plate of De l’Isle’s original 1703 map. Thus, it is extending from the northern coast of South America to the Great Lakes, and from New England to and including, New Mexico. Cumming notes that, “in spine of the large area shown, the map has much detail and influenced subsequent continental mapmakers profoundly in their delineation of the Mississippi Valley, and to a lesser extent of the Southeastern region. This lovely, solid and sharply printed map is simply tipped to larger backing cardboard for display, side margins are trimmed to just over outer border lines and has a most attractive appearance for display. A rather scarce map, showing the area of Louisiana and the Mississippi River in large detail..... ................................................................................. (1,600-1,800)

“A New And Accurate Map Of The World” By E. Bowen 637 1748-Dated, Hand-Colored Ptinted Triple-Page Map, “A New and Accurate Map of the World, Drawn from the best Authorities and Regulated by Astronomical Observations: Describing the Course of each of the following CIRCUMNAVIGATORS, Ferdinand Magellan, Sir Francis Drake and Commodore Anson.” By Emanuel Bowen, London, Choice Very Fine. This large, wide Map is beautifully Hand-colored, measuring 15” x 22” using three sheets for its printing. The black printed header and legends are clear and bold, the colors are bright and the paper is very clean overall, having a few vertical creases at right. This shows a chart of the world on an oval projection, which appeared in John Harris’ “Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels,” which included many accounts of explorations that could be followed by the reader on this detailed map. Bowen was careful to shown only explored parts of the world, so the northwest part of America is blank, labeled “Parts Undiscovered.” The western coast of Australia, the southern outline of Tasmania, and the western coast of New Zealand, all discovered at the time, are shown, with a shade line on the eastern part of Australia showing a projected coastline there. Bowen’s map is based on the records of the circumnavigation’s of Magellan, Drake and Anson, whose tracks are shown. Overall, a wonderful Map that helps to document the state of knowledge about the world prior to Cook’s voyages. ....................................................................................... (600-900)

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Beautiful Hand-Colored Map Of The Americas By Bellin

638 1763/1764. Hand-Colored Printed Map, “Carte de L’Amerique at des Mers Voisines”. Measuring 12.5” x 18.25”, By Jacques Nicolas Bellin. From Petit Atlas Maritime, Paris, Extremely Fine. This French and Indian War French Map outlines the colorkeyed claims of the major powers of the day. It is tall Folio, with nice Hand-color showing North and South America, Eastern Africa the coast of Europe and Greenland. It is impressive, in excellent condition and is ready for framing and display.......... (800-1,000)

Choice Hand-Colored 1777 “Carte De La Californie”

Thomas Bradford’s 1835 “A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial” With 66 Maps

640 1835-Dated, First Edition, Thomas Bradford’s, “A Comprehensive Atlas, Geographical, Historical & Commercial,” Boston, William D. Ticknor, with 66 Full-page, Color-outlined Maps Choice Fine. This is the First Edition of what is considered to be, “one of the first American general atlases to supplement the maps with lengthy geographical descriptions” (Ristow, 271), with Hand-colored frontispiece, entitled “The Five Varieties of the Human Race,” and 66 detailed Color-outlined Maps, 19 of which being of the United States, and ten engraved diagrams. Folio, measuring 11” x 13.5” with it’s original Marbled Boards rebacked in three-quarter green close-grain Morocco, with decorative raised bands, original brown spine label laid down and gold print, worn with a 1” end piece lacking at the top of the spine. There are some trivial scattered marginal edge chips and expected offset and foxing. Thomas Bradford served as assistant editor of the American Encyclopedia before entering the arena of atlas publishing. This, his first atlas, is made up of 66 full-page, color-outlined maps based on the most up-to-date information available at the time. Although the maps are unsigned, they were probably engraved by G. W. Boynton of Boston, who did the engraving for Bradford’s Illustrated Atlas of 1838. Unlike most atlases of the period, Bradford’s includes an extensive descriptive text of 172 pages. Each of the engravings is accompanied by explanatory articles on the history, economics and geography of the area, as well as contemporary statistical data. We have seen a record of another example, in apparently similar quality, offered by a major Book and Map dealer at $6,000. Sabin 7260. See Martin & Martin 31; Phillips 770. An important and rare, bound early American Atlas............................ (3,500-4,000)

Hand-Drawn & Colored Map of Ohio and Pennsylvania

639 1777-Dated. Hand-Colored, “Carte de la Californie Suivant.” By Robert de Vaugondy (1723-1786). Published in Diderot’sEncyclopedie, Paris, (1770-79). Crisp Extremely Fine. This beautiful Printed Double-page Map measures 18.75” x 15 edge to edge, with full margins and a bright, clean and having very fresh appearance. An interesting configuration of five maps numbered I-V, each displaying a progression of California Maps from 1604 to 1767 including, Neron Pecci Olen in 1604, Sanson in 1656, de L’isle in 1700, Kino in 1705, Societe des Jesuits in 1767. A great display of early California cartography, in wonderful fresh condition, with large margins highlighting the central map. A perfect map for framing and display....................... (900-1,200)

641 February 15, 1837-Dated, Hand-Drawn & Colored, Folk Art Style Map, entitled “ A Map of The States of Ohio and Pennsylvania.” (Signed) “By Hanry H. McMillan, Millbrook Feb 15 1837,” Fine. This original, Handmade Map measures 10” x 15” drawn upon light wove period paper. The mapmaker also signs this map at the lower right corner “By H H Mcmillan” in dark brown ink. The map has green and yellow outline color, with blue, orange and green within. Major routes and towns are shown, along with other state borders. There is some fancy lettering for the title below and signed at the lower right margins which also has some heavy tone spots, that are away from the maps design and it has been folded. What is most interesting and amazing is the “Pacific ocean” being directly on the coast of New Jersey...... .................................................................................... (800-1,000) Page 181

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American School Atlas With 13 Hand-Colored Maps

642 1856, American School Atlas, With 13 Hand-Colored Maps, by Cornelius S. Cartee, Boston, Very Fine. This is an original, classic American School Atlas of Physical Geography has within 13 Hand-Colored Maps, 12 being double pages. The Atlas is titled: “School Atlas of Physical Geography, Illustrating, in a Series of Maps Compiled From the Celebrated Atlases of A. Keith Johnston and of Milner and Petermann, The Elementary Facts of Geology, Hydrology, Meteorology, Natural History; As Designed to Accompany Cartee’s ‘Elements of Physical Geography’.,” by Cornelius S. Cartee, Boston, and published by Hickling, Swan & Brewer in 1856. Often called simply “Cartee’s Geography,” this volume measures 11” x 7.5”. The maps include: A Hemisphere Map of the World, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia, plus maps of the World showing various Winds, River Systems, Vegetation Distribution, Animal Distribution, and the Distribution of the Races of Man. This uncommon Atlas is bound in its original 1/4 leather and brown cloth covers, which are intact but a bit edge worn. The maps are all present and in very good condition, being generally clean with scattered light soiling. The interior colors are not faded and there are no tears, chipping or repairs, remaining very attractive and would frame beautifully for display...................................................................... (300-400)

1883 “Opperman’s Map of the Middle Oil Field” Early American Oil Industry in Pennsylvania

643 1883, Early Pennsylvania Map on the American Oil Industry, “Opperman’s Map of the Middle Oil Field,” by J. Opperman, Fine. This large, black and white, fold-out map, presents a detailed view of the then known oil fields in parts of the Pennsylvania counties of Warren, Forest, Elk, McKeen and Clarion. Most of the oil fields, shown on the map as a yellow overprint, were located in Warren county, along the Allegheny River and Tionesta Creek. The former owner of this map has added small red x’s, apparently indicating where new pockets of oil were found or were suspected of being located. This map was likely carried into the field by the previous owner. The map has been mounted to a thin linen material to provide strength, then folded into a fold-over, leatherette “book,” which measures 8.25” x 5.” The map itself measures 38” x 33,” is age toned, has fold separations from actual use, and is otherwise complete. This map is likely rare; we found a couple examples of this map in university collections, but could find none for sale. Extremely Rare!............................................................. (500-600)

Tunison’s “Illustrated Map of the World” With People of the World

644 c. 1886, “AN ILLUSTRATED MAP OF THE WORLD”, by H.C. Tunison, Jacksonville, Illinois, Very Good. This large, colorful wall map has an extensive depiction of the continents of the world as well as printed illustrations of the different peoples of the world, including the “Africans..., Esquimaux, Hindoos, Chilians, Australians, Indians, English, French...,” etc. Also printed are flags of the world, famous scenes and locations from around the world, and detailed information and facts for “Students, Families, and Businessmen.” The stunning engraved map has wonderful ranges of handcolored reds, greens, and yellows, produced by American mapmaker Henry Tunison, whose maps are known for their vivid coloration. This large map measures approximately 60” x 60”, has printed images on both sides, it is fastened to a rod and rolled up around it, and, although it is colorful and detailed, the map is quite fragile, and has some torn portions, toning, chipping and splits. Sold “as is”. As such, Very Rare......................................................................................................................................................................................................(500-600) Page 182

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Colonial & Continental Currency Famous Signers on Colonial Currency David Brearley. Signer of the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and Colonel of a NJ Regiment in the Continental Army, 1776-77. Philemon Dickinson. Commanding General NJ Militia 177576, Continental Congressman who picked the site for the U.S. Capitol in 1781.

John Hart. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey.

Two Declaration of Independence Signer “John Hart” New Jersey Notes of the Scarce February 20, 1776 Issue

647 JOHN HART. Fr. NJ-170 & 173. Lot of 2 “John Hart” Notes. Colony of New Jersey. February 20, 1776 Issue. Both are Signed, “John Hart”. Lot includes: (1) 6s - Very Good, some old clear tape on the reverse over some short internal tears; & (1) 30s - Plate A, Fine, with John Hart’s signature very light and barely visible. Both Ex: Robert Vlack Collection, and with his style holders. The February 1776 New Jersey issue is far more scarce than the March issue. (2 notes).............................................................. (300-400)

645 DAVID BREARLEY & PHILEMON DICKINSON. Fr. NJ-196. State of New Jersey. January 9, 1781. Two Shillings Six Pence. Signed by David Brearley & Philemon Dickinson. PCGS graded Choice About New-58 Premium Paper Quality...... (1,000-1,500)

Francis Hopkinson. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania.

“Declaration” Signer Francis Hopkinson Signed 1771 Note

Scarce January 9, 1781 New Jersey Three Shillings Six Pence Note PCGS New-60 Signed by David Brearley

646 DAVID BREARLEY. Fr. NJ-197. State of New Jersey. January 9, 1781. Three Shillings Six Pence. Signed by David Brearley. PCGS graded New-60. This crisp note is well printed in black with the scarce signature of David Brearley in red at bottom. According to the PMG population report, this note is the Third Finest Certified, as PMG has certified two finer, graded CU-63 and CU-65 and no others........................................................................ (1,250-1,500)

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648 FRANCIS HOPKINSON. American Signer of the Declaration of Independence as a Delegate from New Jersey, Federal Judge, Author, and he played a key role in the Design of the First American Flag and design of the Great Seal of the United States. Fr. PA-149. Province of Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Twenty Shillings. Plate A. Signed by Francis Hopkinson. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine or better. This highly vivid, fresh and bright red and black printed note has superb eye appeal for its grade. Both face and back are well centered. The red and black printed face is outstanding in quality, having deep rich colors and bold deep brown and red signatures. The top signer is “Fras. Hopkinson” which stands out boldly against the clean laid period paper. The paper is crisp and has only one very light centerfold and handling. There has been some trivial conservation on the reverse top edge to remove a prior hinge. The edges and corner tips are sharp on this beautiful, high quality Francis Hopkinson Signed note.......... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,800) Page 183

Colonial Currency • Absentee Bids Must Be Received by Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time Henry Middleton. President of the Continental Congress from October 22, 1774 to May 10, 1775 from South Carolina, President of the South Carolina Congress and Council of Safety.

Thomas Mifflin. President of the Continental Congress, Governor of Pennsylvania & Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Colorful Pennsylvania March 20, 1771 Five Shillings Note Exceedingly Rare “Henry Middleton” President of the Continental Congress Signed South Carolina Note Rarity

650 THOMAS MIFFLIN. Fr. PA-146. Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Five Shillings. Plate B. Red & Black Print. Signed by Thomas Mifflin. Choice Extremely Fine. This bold appearing note has red & black print on its face side, along with three rich red and brown signatures. All of the text is clear and readable and has a deft restored centerfold and edge split, as noted on its holder. A pleasing example of this early Pennsylvania multicolor low denomination of which only 6,000 notes were printed...................... (800-1,000) John Morton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania.

Outstanding Signer “John Morton” Signed Pennsylvania Note PCGS Extremely Fine-40 Premium Paper Quality

649 HENRY MIDDLETON. President of the Continental Congress from South Carolina (The only “Collectable” examples of Henry Middleton’s signature for autograph collectors are found on this issue of notes.) South Carolina. May 1, 1775-Dated. Promissory Note. Fifty Pounds. Signed “Henry Middleton.” Manuscript Cancel. Choice Very Fine. Not listed in Friedberg (this issue between SC97 & SC-98). This exceedingly rare note is of an important South Carolina currency series from the earliest start of Revolutionary War era of any currency from the Thirteen Colonies. This note is Signed by “Henry Middleton,” who later became the President of the Continental Congress. There is a typical manuscript cancel line through his name and across the face of this note. Henry Middleton’s signature still remains somewhat clear underneath. One small edge chip at top center has a deft repair. Serial number 1812. The ornate engraved reverse design is quite magnificent in its display of a crowned rose, thistle flanking fleur-de-lis and harp, all being very bold in appearance. This historic note remains very clear and clean, being printed on a fine quality, period laid paper and is quite pleasing in its overall eye appeal. The printed text and designs on both sides remain very clear and the text fully readable. All four signatures and the date being bold brown, including that of Th.(omas) Lynch, M.(iles) Brewton, B.(enjamin) Huger, and Roger Smith (with a huge, red signature). The important signature “Henry Middleton” measures a huge 3” across on this note. It is important to note that this sole issue of South Carolina currency represents the only “collectable” examples of Henry Middleton’s important signature that is available to autograph collectors, as and illustrated in the Charles Hamilton autograph reference book. Boyd’s original pencil code “miyx” in still present on the reverse, attesting to this notes originality. A tremendous rarity for both the issue and its “Henry Middleton” autograph. One of the Finest known....................... (5,000-6,000) Page 184

651 JOHN MORTON (1725 - 1777). Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation, Delegate to the Continental Congress during the American Revolution providing the swing vote that allowed Pennsylvania to vote in favor of the United States Declaration of Independence. Fr. PA-157. Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Two Shillings Six Pence. Plate A. Signed, “John Morton”. PCGS graded Extremely Fine-40 Premium Paper Quality. This impressive, high quality note has excellent rich black printing on bright, fresh and clean period paper. The signatures are well written in bold brown including Signer “John Morton” who appears at the top, above the others on this beautiful “PPQ” note......................... (1,200-1,600)

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“John Morton” Signer of the Declaration of Independence

652 JOHN MORTON (1725 - 1777). Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation, Delegate to the Continental Congress during the American Revolution providing the swing vote that allowed Pennsylvania to vote in favor of the United States Declaration of Independence. Fr. PA-156. Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Two Shillings. Plate B. Signed by “John Morton,” Very Fine. This pleasing note has even overall circulation and is quite clean in appearance with a small well sealed centerfold edge split. There are four full margins on both the face and back, with a strong brown signature “John Morton”............................................. (800-1,000)

Colonial Notes “Printed by B. Franklin”

Exceptional 1758 Ten Shillings Note Printed by B. Franklin

654 Province of Pennsylvania. May 20, 1758. Ten Shillings. Plate B. “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Issue. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. PA-94. This note is remarkably clean and crisp. It is clearly printed on choice quality paper, providing excellent overall eye appeal. This is one of the very finest examples of any Benjamin Franklin printed issue, we have ever offered. The signatures and serial number remain fresh, bold and vivid. A deft sealed centerfold split and corner tip repair is noted upon the holder. The printed text and designs are clear and easily readable. Similar quality early “Franklin” printed notes in the Boyd collection sale have for sold in excess of $5,000. This note is perfect for collectors wishing to have a wonderful, high quality Benjamin Franklin printed note. This example will certainly reign as a collection highlight and so rare in this quality that there is no listing above Fine in Newman........ ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000)

April 25, 1759 Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Printed Note Signed by Charles Thomson

January 1, 1756 Benjamin Franklin Printed Colonial Note

653 Province of Pennsylvania. January 1, 1756. Twenty Shillings. Plate B. “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Issue. Choice Fine. Fr. PA-76. This historic “Printed By B. FRANKLIN” Colonial note is even in circulation. Both the face and back sides are well centered. Two of the signatures, Thomas Davis and John Reynell are basically readable, while the other has faded. There is some conservation to the centerfold. The vivid legend “Printed By B. FRANKLIN” is boldly printed on the lower reverse. A very scarce note that lists in the Newman reference book at $1,500 in Fine.... (1,000-1,500)

655 Province of Pennsylvania. April 25, 1759. Fifty Shillings. Plate C. “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Issue. Signed by Charles Thomson. Restorations at Right Edge. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine-35. Fr. PA-101. This beautiful, well printed and colorful red and black note shares the same obverse design as was also used for printing the April 10, 1775 “Workhouse” issue. Only 10,000 notes were printed, of which a mere 5,000 would have the plate letter “C.” This note has the deep bold brown ink signature “Cha(rles) Thomson” at top, along with Joseph Wharton in light red and Luke Morris written in brown. This note has excellent centering and tremendous eye appeal for the grade

and issue. The text is sharp and distinct in appearance, on clean lightly circulated period paper. Overall, it is exceptional in quality for this scarce issue, and it is the very first example we have offered bearing the historic signature of Charles Thomson. Charles Thomson was the Leader of Philadelphia’s Sons of Liberty during the Stamp Act crisis in 1765, Patriot Leader in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the Secretary of the Continental Congress (1774–1789) throughout its existence. Fred S. Rolater has suggested that Charles Thomson was essentially the “Prime Minister of the United States,” and is also noted for designing, with William Barton, the Great Seal of the United States. This note is certainly as nice in quality as any Benjamin Franklin, Autograph or Colonial Pennsylvania Currency collector might hope to acquire.. ......................................................... (3,500-4,000)

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Continental Currency

Choice June 18, 1764 “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Note

Classic May 10, 1775 $20 “Marbled Border” Continental

656 Province of Pennsylvania. June 18, 1764. Twenty Shillings. Plate A. “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Issue. Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-126. This very impressive note is well printed on lightly circulated, clean crisp heavy cotton paper. There are full border designs on both the face and back, the text is bold, especially on the vibrant face side. All three signatures of Samuel Neave, Joseph Stretch and Jonathan Bringhurst are easy to read, the latter two being in rich brown. “To Counterfeit is DEATH” and “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” are both very clear on the reverse, as it the central “Nature Print.” This note is far above average for most any Franklin issue and would rank very high in any collection, as far as being a representative note that was “Printed by B. FRANKLIN.”........ ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

June 18, 1764 Pennsylvania “Printed by B. FRANKLIN”

657 Province of Pennsylvania. June 18, 1764. Twenty Shillings. Plate B. “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” Issue. Restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-20. Fr. PA-126. Only 21,000 notes were printed on Benjamin Franklin’s famous press in Philadelphia, of which half, or 10,500 would also bear the plate letter “B”. This note is particularly attractive, having strong printing and clear text and designs. The reverse legend “Printed by B. FRANKLIN” is clearly readable. The holder notes restoration, which seems to be the expertly sealed centerfold edge splits. The signatures are clear and readable, including; S. P. Moore, George Dillwyn and Amos Hillborn. This note is far above average in quality for this issue, is clean and only lightly circulated, having an attractive overall appearance............................................................... (1,250-1,500)

658 Continental Congress. May 10, 1775. Twenty Dollars. Printed on “Marbled Border” Paper. Philadelphia Issue. Minor restorations. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine-35. Fr. CC-9. This lovely, rare note is far above average for this elusive, popular Twenty Dollars denomination. It is printed on special colorful “Marbled” edge paper that was originally provided to the Continental Congress by Benjamin Franklin. There are four even margins that provide for choice centering on both the face and back. The rich colors on the marbled portion at the far left edge are bright and fresh. This note has strong black printed text and designs. There is a deft split repair along the centerfold that is quite imperceptible, noted as a minor restoration on it’s holder. The signature of “Jas Milligan” is written in red and “James Read” in brown, with both nice and clear. This note is of an important and historic unique style and major type for this Continental Currency first issue. It is clearly counted among the top “Classics” of American Currency and a certain highlight for any collection. This design type was also chosen to adorn the cover of the recently released 5th Edition of Eric Newman’s classic reference, “The Early Paper Money of America.”......................... ............................................................................. (12,500-17,500)

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659 Continental Congress. February 17, 1776. Five Dollars. Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. CC-27. This bright, vivid and boldly printed note has four full margins on both its face and back, two of which are very large. The corners and edges are sharp, the print quality exceptional with colorful red and brown signatures with the appearance of being Gem CU.......................... (600-800)

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May 9, 1776 Complete Denomination Set of Eight Notes 662 Continental Congress. Complete Denomination Set of 8 Notes. May 9, 1776 Issue. Fine to Very Fine. Fr. CC-31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38. Lot includes: $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, $7 and $8 denominations. Four notes grade Fine, the other 4 are Very Fine. A pleasing, circulated fill denomination set of this Philadelphia Continental issue. (8 notes)........................................ (800-1,000)

July 22, 1776 Complete Denomination Set of Eight Notes

660 Continental Congress. February 17, 1776. Seven Dollars. Choice About Uncirculated. Fr. CC-29. This well printed note has decent margins and a light red signature of James Ash and a dark brown signature of Samuel Massey. The vignette illustrates a storm at sea with the phrase SERENABIT (it will be calm). High grade examples from this issue are always highly sought after and this one is quite nice bold printing and just some light corner handing give this note excellent eye appeal for the grade........... (250-350)

Rare February 17, 1776 Continental Congress Counterfeit Detector Note Complete Denomination Sheet

663 Continental Congress. Complete Denomination Set of 8 Notes. July 22, 1776 Issue. About Fine to Very Fine. Fr. CC-39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 & 46. Lot includes: $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, $7, $8 and $30 denominations. Basically, the $2 note is VG+ and the $5 is EF which tend to offset each other. Other than for actual wear from circulation, there are no problems worthy of mention. A nice Complete Denomination Set of this scarcer Philadelphia Continental issue. (8 notes)........................................ (900-1,200)

November 2, 1776 Near Complete Denomination Set 664 Continental Congress. Near Complete Denomination Set of 8 Notes. November 2, 1776 Issue. Average Fine to Very Fine. Fr. CC-47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 & 54. Lot includes: $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, (2)$7, and $30 denominations. The $2, $3 and (1) $7 are the most worn. The $5 note is signed by Benjamin Levy in light red. The $8 note is not included in this set and there are two $7 notes. The $30 is quite scarce. (8 notes).............................. (800-1,000)

February 26, 1777 Continental Note PMG Choice Uncirculated-63

661 Continental Congress. February 17, 1776 Resolution Issue. Philadelphia. Uncut Complete Denomination Sheet of Eight Notes. Blue-tan Paper Counterfeit Detector Notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CC-23 thru CC-30. Denominations include: $1, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6, $7 & $8. This very rare uncut sheet is Ex. Stack’s, John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 8, January 2005. Where it was described as follows: “An unusual paper type for this series counterfeit detector notes. Motifs and mottoes as used on the issued notes. Choice About Uncirculated (as a sheet having). A light vertical gutter fold and a horizontal center gutter fold. Each note is a Gem and the paper is bright and vivid. Another wonderful pane.” These notes are well printed and individually have full margins on all sides, with the sheet itself having the extra outer margin selvage trimmed. This important, rarely encountered Continental sheet is originally from the collection of, as is Ex: F.C.C. Boyd Estate (no insert tag)................................................................. (7,000-8,000)

665 Continental Congress. February 26, 1777. Five Dollars. Baltimore Issue. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. CC-58. This lovely note is boldly printed and has four full margins on both its face and back. Colorful brown and red signatures and its serial number add to this crisp notes overall eye appeal........... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500)

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Slightly Double-Printed Reverse “UNITED STATES” Note

PMG Uncirculated-60 First Continental Issue Titled “THE UNITED STATES” The Second Finest PMG Has Certified

666 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Four Dollars. First “UNITED STATES” Titled Issue. Slightly Double-Printed Reverse. Crisp Extremely Fine. Fr. CC-65. An interesting note in that there is a distinct shift of the printed text on the reverse of the “FOUR DOLLARS” text at its base, showing a doubling of the letters feet. This note has even light tone and is well centered within three full, even margins with the bottom being somewhat irregular, touching into the outer border design. Overall, an most interesting collectable note of this popular, historic Continental issue............................................................................... (750-950)

May 20, 1777 First “THE UNITED STATES” Titled Issue

668 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Seven Dollars. First “United States” Issue. Internal repairs. PMG Net graded Uncirculated-60. Fr. CC-68. This note is rich looking, fresh and printed on excellent, crisp paper. It has been net graded to Uncirculated-60, from an even higher grade, as there are two deft trivial internal repairs. The print quality is excellent, with every tiny detail of the text, designs and vignette being sharp and distinct. The bold red and brown signatures are well presented and add extra color and eye appeal. One would be hard pressed to find a more lovely example. The current 5th Edition of “The Early Paper Money of America” lists a value for this note of $4,000 in “UNC.” The PMG pop. reports (4) and this note ranks as the Second Finest Quality Note Certified by PMG with only one higher CU-64 “EPQ”.......................................................... (3,000-4,000) This special Continental issue is extremely popular and highly collected, as it is the very first American currency to bear the title “THE UNITED STATES.”

667 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Five Dollars. First “THE UNITED STATES” Titled Issue. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. CC-66. This historic, first “THE UNITED STATES” titled American currency issue note has a well printed and nicely centered appearance. The signature of Joshua Barney is seen written in rich brown ink on this very solid note................................... (700-800)

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669 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Seven Dollars. First “THE UNITED STATES” Titled Issue. PMG graded Extremely Fine40 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. CC-68. This historic, first “THE UNITED STATES” titled American currency issue note has a well printed and nicely centered appearance. Well margined for the type........................................................................ (800-1,200)

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Choice Circulated May 20, 1777 Counterfeit Note of the First “The UNITED STATES” Titled Continental Issue

Continental Congress Blue Paper Detector Note

670 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Eight Dollars. Contemporary Counterfeit, Newman Type 1. PCGS graded Very Fine-30. Fr. CC-69CFT. This note is an excellent example of the notorious Contemporary Counterfeits, being as described in the official Broadside regarding circulating counterfeits that was printed by the Continental Congress. This is also Newman listed Type 1 for this issue and denomination. It is quite deceptive and is printed upon the correct type of period cotton fiber paper. It has four full margins on both sides and the face is particularly well centered. All details are clear and readable, there being only light even overall circulation. This note is very scarce and vastly superior in quality for the type.................................... (800-1,000)

672 Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Five Dollars. Blue Paper Detector Note. PCGS graded Choice About New-58. Fr. CC-79. This note is very clean, well printed in black on special, light blue laid period “Detector” paper. It has three nice full margins, being trimmed in a bit too close at the top right............ (400-500)

Impressive September 26, 1778 Thirty Dollars Continental

Pleasing May 20, 1777 Continental Eight Dollars Note

671 Continental Congress. May 20, 1777. Eight Dollars. First “UNITED STATES” Titled Issue. Extremely Fine. Fr. CC-69. This well printed note has even crisp paper with light tone and signatures written in red and brown. The edges are corners are quite sharp and do not show much actual circulation. (800-1,000)

673 Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Thirty Dollars. Philadelphia Issue. PCGS graded Choice About New-58 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. CC-83. This superbly printed Continental note has sharp, deep black text and designs within four full margins on both its face and back. Rich, deep red and brown signatures add to the color adding nice eye appeal. The paper is extremely fresh and crisp with sharp margins and corner tips. A superior quality note that would be difficult, to locate finer.......... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

Choice Uncirculated September 26, 1778 Continental Note

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674 Continental Congress. September 26, 1778. Fifty Dollars. PCGS graded Choice About New-58 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. CC85. The paper is particularly fresh and clean with a crisp overall appearance. The paper edges and corner tips are very sharp and it is well printed............................................................. (400-500)

September 26, 1778 Near Complete Denomination Set 675 Continental Congress. Near Complete Denomination Set of 7 Notes. September 26, 1778 Issue. Fine to Very Fine. Fr. CC79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 & 85. Lot includes: $5, $7, $8, $20, $30, $40 & $50 denominations. Only the $60 note is absent from this set. The $7 has some darker tone spots on its reverse. Overall a pleasing circulated nearly full set. (7 notes).............. (800-1,000) Page 189

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PMG Choice Uncirculated-63 January 14, 1779 Continental

676 Continental Congress. January 14, 1779. Forty Dollars. Pinholes. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. CC-95. The colorful red and black printed face of this note is particularly bold in appearance. A nice PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63 Continental note.......................................................... (900-1,200)

January 14, 1779 Higher Denominations Set of 12 Notes 677 Continental Congress. Denomination Set of 12 Higher Value Notes. January 14, 1779 Issue. Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. CC92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101 & 102. Lot includes: $20, $30, $35, $40, $45, (2) $50, $55, $60, $65, $70 & $80. The $55 and $60 have scattered tone, while the scarce $80 note is Fine with irregular trimmed margins and some tiny hinge reinforcements on its reverse, and has a rare Hole Cancel. Many of these notes are bright and clean, being above average, with their red and black printed text having nice eye appeal. Many useful, hand-selected notes are in this high value January 14, 1779 Continental note set. (12 notes)................................................................. (1,400-1,800)

Finest PMG Certified June 1, 1773 Twenty Shillings Note

679 Colony of Connecticut. June 1, 1773. Twenty Shillings. Slit Cancel. PMG graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. CT-172. This is a superior quality note having exceptional overall eye appeal, rarely encountered in this early Connecticut issue. The note has four full margins on its face, allowing for excellent centering. The bold black printed text and colorful red signatures and serial number truly stand out as being attractive. There is an old reinforcement of the cancel on the reverse, thus minor repair is noted on the holder. The reverse has a very interesting small ink notation at the bottom “26/8 N York Cur(renc)y” indicating that this note was exchanged at some point in trade and was accepted at a different value, as measured against the New York issued paper monies. An impressive, early Connecticut pre-Revolutionary War colonial note.............................................................................. (800-1,200)

Scarce May 10, 1775 Forty Shillings Conn. Counterfeit

Connecticut Currency French & Indian War Era Connecticut Currency Exchange

678 October 24, 1763-Dated, Colonial Hartford (CT), Manuscript Receipt for One Hundred Seven Pounds, Seven Shillings and Eleven Pence, Exchange of Old to New Connecticut Currency Emissions, Extremely Fine. This original Manuscript Document is Signed on the back,“George Lord”. It is written on fine laid period paper, 7.5” x 3.25”, with docketing on verso. Being a receipt for “Bills of Exchange: Rec’d by Mr. George Lord for a Bill of Exchange & Sundry Bills & Interest of March Bills of 1760 & March Bills of 1759 Silver & Gold In all be the amount of One hundred & Seven Pounds Seven Shillings & Eleven Pence.” An interesting, Paper Money and French and Indian War era receipt referencing the Connecticut Currency emissions of February 7, March 8 & May 10, 1759 and March 13, 1760............. (300-400) Page 190

680 Colony of Connecticut. May 10, 1775. Forty Shillings. Contemporary Counterfeit. PCGS graded Very Fine-35. Fr. CT-182CFT. This scarce Contemporary Counterfeit of the period is well documented in the Newman reference. It was made to look somewhat worn and circulated, so as to be more deceptive and accepted, to pass more easily in general commerce. This note is far above average in quality. It is very well centered with sharp, clean paper with slight actual overall circulation. The reverse has the contemporary notation “Capt Josiah Sabine Counterfeit Dec. 9. 1777” indicating the person who was passing along this note when it was discovered to be counterfeit. All three signatures are well written in red ink, thus making this a very collectable specimen. ....................................................................................... (400-500)

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Circulated Group of Six Connecticut Colonial Notes

July 1, 1780 Connecticut Note PCGS Ch. New-63 “PPQ”

681 Connecticut. Mixed Lot of 6 Notes. All with Slit or Punch Cancels. Fine to About Uncirculated. Lot includes: (1) July 1, 1775, 40s, Fr. CT-193; (2) June 19, 1776, 6d & 9d, Fr. CT-205 & 206; (1) June 1, 1780, 10s, Fr. CT-230; and (2) July 1, 1780, 2s6d & 20s, Fr. CT-236 & 239. Two notes have some hinge tape reinforcement on their reverses. (6 notes).................... (300-450)

“No Cancel” 1776 Connecticut Colonial Note in CU

685 State of Connecticut. July 1, 1780. Five Shillings. Slit Cancel. PCGS graded Choice New-63 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. CT-237. This near perfectly centered note is well printed on fresh crisp white laid paper. Both signatures, including that of John Chester, are written in red. An impressive, high quality note that is rarely encountered in such pleasing quality............... (350-400) 682 Colony of Connecticut. June 19, 1776. One Shilling Six Pence. No Cancel. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-209. A clean, fresh looking note with a red signature and serial number. Very scarce as it has not been canceled.................................. (300-350)

Uncirculated July 1, 1780 Forty Shillings Connecticut Note

Gem June 19, 1776 Connecticut Nine Pence Note

683 June 19, 1776. Nine Pence. Slit Cancel. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-206. This gorgeous, bright white note has four full even margins on both the face and back. The paper is superbly fresh with a thin strip of near invisible tape placed as a reinforcement along the cancel on back. This note is so fresh and sharply printed that much of the original printing press text remains deeply embossed within the paper, attesting to its outstanding originality................ ....................................................................................... (600-700)

686 State of Connecticut. July 1, 1780. Forty Shillings. Slit Cancel. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-240. This crisp bold, bright note has well printed black text on crisp white period laid paper. Red signatures of William Pitkin and John Chester at bottom. The cancel is virtually invisible. It is surrounded on both its face and back with four even margins which provide excellent centering on each side.................................................................... (300-400)

Gem Uncirculated Blue Paper Connecticut Colonial Note 684 Connecticut. October 11, 1777. Three Pence. Printed on Blue Paper. Slit Cancel. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. CT-215. This lovely crisp note has four large, even margins and nice centering. Color is added from a bold red signature and the serial number, plus being registered on the blank reverse by J. Porter. A very bold, clean and vivid note having excellent eye appeal.......... (300-400)

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Revolutionary War Depreciation of Connecticut Currency

Impressive May 1, 1777 Eighteen Pence Delaware Note

687 February 1, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, Colonial Receipt with Depreciation Scale of Connecticut Currency on verso, Very Fine. This original Manuscript Document is boldly written on laid period paper, 6.75” x 4”, with a contemporary Depreciation Scale of Connecticut Currency on verso, being on a Note stating: “Rec’d of Treasurer Lawrence a Note for five pounds, eleven shillings & six pence in full for within Bills agreeable to Act of Assembly”. The Scale of Depreciation and Interest from March 1, 1778 to February 1781 is noted on the verso, having recorded Bills from the July 1775 and June 1776 issues. A very rare period document that directly relates to Connecticut Colonial Paper Money and Revolutionary War inflation of currency................ (400-500)

691 State of Delware. May 1, 1777. Eighteen Pence. Choice About Uncirculated. Fr. DE-86. This imposing note has four large margins on both the face and back which provide for nice centering. Bold, black printed text and rich deep brown signatures add great visual eye appeal............................................................ (300-400)

The Finest Quality Note Certified By PMG As Choice Uncirculated-64 “EPQ” Ten Shillings May 1, 1777 Note

Delaware Currency 688 Delaware. January 1, 1776. Eighteen Pence. Extremely Fine. Fr. DE-74. Three bold signatures are seen on this lower denomination Delaware note. Very subtle foxing patch on the back.................. ....................................................................................... (125-175)

May 1, 1777 Delaware Three Pence PMG Choice CU-64

692 State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Ten Shillings. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. DE91. This impressive, crisp note is well printed and sharp in detail. The signatures of Alex. Porter and Jno. Thompson, as well as the serial number, are vivid bold brown. This is a scarcer Delaware issue with only 9,800 notes authorized to be printed. One would be hard pressed to find a more impressive example. The new 5th Edition of Eric Newman’s reference, “The Early Paper Money of America” lists a value for this note of $2,000 in “CH UNC.” There no higher grade value listing for “Gem.” The PMG pop currently reports (4) and this note ranks as the Single Finest Quality Note Certified by PMG. Ex: T. James Clarke Collection, with his known typed card style insert.............................................. (1,500-2,000)

689 State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Three Pence. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. DE-81. This gorgeous, bright note has full Gem appearance, and seems too conservatively graded. Its holder notes hinged, though we can not see any trace. The face is perfectly centered within four excellent huge to Jumbo margins. This note is boldly printed and is so crisp and sharp, nearly all of the original press text embossing remains within the paper.......... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

Gem Crisp Uncirculated May 1, 1777 Six Pence Note 690 State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Six Pence. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. DE-83. This beautiful, crisp Uncirculated note is perfectly centered on its face, within four even huge margins. The reverse has four huge margins with the print a bit towards to left. Traces of original press text embossing remain within the crisp paper. The sharply printed text and details, combined with a superb brown signature and serial number provide the superb eye appeal of Gem quality. This smaller size, Pence denomination note is very popular with collectors......................... (1,200-1,500) Page 192

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Choice Uncirculated May 1, 1777 Delaware Note

1776 Georgia One Half Dollar PMG Graded Very Fine-25

693 State of Delaware. May 1, 1777. Twenty Shillings. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. DE-92. This is a scarce Delaware issue with only 9,800 Twenty Shillings notes authorized to be printed. It is very impressive, having excellent eye appeal as this crisp note is well printed and sharp in detail. The signatures of Abm. Robinson and John Jones, as well as the serial number, are vivid bold brown. One would be hard pressed to find a more impressive example. The new 5th Edition of Eric Newman’s reference, “The Early Paper Money of America” lists a value for this note of $2,000 in Ch. CU. Ex: T. James Clarke Collection, with his style typed card insert............................................................................ (800-1,200)

696 Georgia. 1776. One Half Dollar. Fractional Dollar Denominations. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. GA-70. This note is currently Tied as the finest in quality, as reported on the PMG “Population” report. It is quite clean and even in light circulation. There is a notation of split on the holder which corresponds to a tiny 1/4” top edge centerfold split. All three signatures and serial number are nicely written in brown ink. The blank reverse remains quite clean and free from any typical notations or other detractions. A perfectly collectable note of this type and this note is currently tied as the Finest to be Certified by PMG...................... (700-900)

Beautiful 1776 Sterling Denominations One Shilling Georgia

Georgia Currency Beautiful 1776 Sterling Denominations Six Pence Georgia

694 Georgia. 1776 Sterling Denominations. Six Pence. PMG graded Choice Very Fine-35. Fr. GA-62. This is a very attractive, fresh appearing note has bold black printing on clean paper and huge top and bottom margins. It is well centered and has a superb bold, premium quality appearance....................................... (900-1,200)

697 Georgia. 1776 Sterling Denominations. One Shilling. PMG graded Very Fine-30 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. GA-63. This gorgeous quality note is extremely well centered within four full, large margins. The black printed text and designs are vivid and distinct, displayed on the clean fresh laid paper. Well written brown signatures of Nehemiah Wade and Andrew E. Wells add some color. A very similar example was in the Stack’s May 2005 auction of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part X, graded EF, selling for $1,725 at the time. This impressive note that is one of the very prettiest we have seen.............................................. (1,200-1,500)

1776 Georgia Red & Black Ten Shillings Note Rarity 695 Georgia. 1776 Sterling Denominations. Ten Shillings. Border type (u). Very Fine. Fr. GA-67. This rare 1776 Sterling Denominations typeset 10s note is printed in both red & black on a larger size format than the lower denominations. This more impressive example has some irregular roughness to the left edge. Otherwise, there are full and complete margins which fully display the border designs and text. This note has bold red text that is placed within the various black designs and text. The five signatures and serial number are bold brown, adding even more color. There are a couple of contemporary notations on the blank reverse and some scattered light tone. One of the finer examples of this very rare denomination available to collectors................... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

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Rare 1776 Georgia Green Seal “Justice” PMG VF-25

698 Georgia. 1776 Act Green Seal. One Dollar. “Justice” vignette. SUSTINE RECTUM. Repaired tear. PMG graded Very Fine25. Fr. GA-71d. This is a very clean and fresh looking note with four large margins which create excellent centering. There is an expertly sealed 1” tear at the upper right corner. The printed text is in both black and red, with all four signatures and the serial number in brown ink. The green “Justice” seal is fairly clear and definitely green in color. This note stands as one of the finer quality Green Seal, Georgia Colonial notes we have offered. Quite rare, having a current listed value in Newman of $3,000 in Very Fine............. ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000)

Gorgeous 1776 Georgia “Liberty Cap” Light Blue Seal

Elusive High Quality & Very Rare 1776 “Barrel Beehive” Georgia Note PMG Graded Choice.Extremely Fine-45

700 Georgia. (1776) Undated. Five Dollars. “Barrel Beehive” vignette. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fr. GA-81. This is a very attractive example of this distinctive design, with a distinctive “Barrel Beehive” vignette printed at the lower right. Typeset text and designs are in red and black. Signed by Quintin Pooler, Richard Burkloe, William Bryan, William O’Bryen and William Ewen in rich brown which stands out nicely on the period laid paper. The current Newman reference lists this note at a value of $7,500 in EF (40). This PMG EF-45 is one of the highest quality PMG certified notes on this entire issue.................. (5,000-6,000)

Outstanding 1776 Light Blue Seal Georgia “Rattlesnake”

699 Georgia. 1776 Light Blue Seal. Four Spanish Milled Dollars. “Liberty Cap” vignette. Repaired. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. GA-75a. This scarce note has a rather magnificent, “Liberty Cap” vignette, that is bold and sharp in detail and in its overall appearance. The red and black printed text is excellent, vivid and strong, with added color provided by the five bold brown signatures of Bard, LaVien, Telfair, O’Bryen and Ewen. Variety “d” with “!” in the center of the left border design. The holder states repaired, though we only see a slight paper disturbance on the blank reverse, where something foreign on the surface was apparently deftly removed. Overall, the paper is fresh and clean, the colors are outstanding and this note has the “PQ” eye appeal of being Choice Extremely Fine. A truly beautiful, high-end note, similar to ones selling for $5,000 plus, in the Ford Collection sale........................................................................... (2,500-3,000)

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701 Georgia. 1776 Light Blue Seal. Twenty Dollars. “Rattlesnake” vignette. Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-77. Low Serial number 73. This impressive note is fresh and clean in appearance with rich red and black printed text, vivid brown signatures and an impressive bold blue “Rattlesnake” seal. All four margins are clear which display the full outer border designs. There is a small 1.25” area of expert conservation at the upper centerfold area. The blank reverse is perfectly clean and free from any notations or other detractions. The blue seal is lightly printed towards the upper left, while the central “Rattlesnake” vignette and other areas are bright and highly attractive. The $20 denomination is the highest of this issue and is very rare to find and considered highly desirable in such high quality. According to the current PMG “Population” report, they have not recorded grading a single example to date...................... ................................................................................. (3,500-4,000)

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Boldly Printed June 8, 1777 Georgia Four Fifths of a Dollar

702 Georgia. June 8, 1777, Four Fifths of a Dollar. “...for the Support of the Continental Troops” Issue. Choice Very Fine or better. Fr. GA-102. This is an impressive, very clean sharply printed note that exhibits excellent overall eye appeal. It is far above average and has bold rich brown signatures and the low serial number “11”. This note is well centered, within four nearly complete margins, being trimmed a bit close at the lower left. One of the nicest of this low fractional denomination one would hope to be able to acquire and is worthy of a premium bid.................... ................................................................................. (1,400-1,600)

June 8, 1777 Georgia One Dollar PMG Ch. VF-35 The Single Finest PMG Certified Fr. GA-103a Note

PMG VF-30 “EPQ” June 8, 1777 Georgia “Frontiersman”

704 Georgia. June 8, 1777. Three Dollars. Red Seal. “Frontiersman” vignette. Red “in” type. PMG graded Very Fine-30 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. GA-105a. This colorful note bears the extremely low serial number 14. This red and black printed note is currently the second finest to be Certified by PMG, with only one VF-35 higher. The fine quality laid paper has a nice even tone and strong red and black printed text. It has a huge left margin, all of the border designs are shown and the blank reverse is very clean. The signatures and serial number are written in deep dark brown including; Wylly, Langworthy, Wood, Wade and O’Bryen. A quality note of this popular Georgia Revolutionary War currency issue......................................................................... (1,800-2,200)

Impressive Georgia “Coiled Rattlesnake” Seal Note

703 Georgia. June 8, 1777. One Dollar. Red Seal. “Justice” vignette. Red “in” type. PMG graded Choice Very Fine-35. Fr. GA-103a. This beautiful and colorful note has rather exceptional quality and eye appeal. The red and black print is bold and sharp on clean, fresh white laid paper. It has virtually full outer border designs showing and has no detractions, just a few faint folds. The signatures of Langworthy, Wood and Wade are in rich brown as is the very low serial number 37. The red seal with the “Justice” vignette is fully printed upon the paper and is lovely. This scarce note is the sole example that has currently been recorded by PMG and stands as the single Finest Certified. Ex: Stack’s John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XV, Lot 8108.................................................... (2,000-2,500)

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705 Georgia. June 8, 1777. Five Dollars. Blue Seal. “Coiled Rattlesnake” vignette. Red “in” type. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. GA-107a. This impressive, well centered note is boldly printed in red and black. It has a very clean and appearance and excellent overall eye appeal. There is a virtually invisible deft sealed split and noted as internal restoration upon its holder, and the reverse is blank and very clean, being free from any contemporary notations. All five signatures are bold deep brown and nicely written, including; Wood, Langworthy, Wylly, Wade and O’Bryen. There is a nicely detailed blue “Coiled Rattlesnake” vignette at the lower right which is fully printed upon the paper. This very colorful, beautiful note, would be a highlight for any better quality Georgia currency collection............... (2,500-3,000) Page 195

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Rare Seven Dollars Black “in” Type June 8, 1777 Georgia

Bold 1777 Georgia Fractional Denomination Colonial Note

706 Georgia. June 8, 1777. Seven Dollars. Black “in” type. “Liberty Cap” Seal vignette. “...for the Support of the Continental Troops” Issue. Extremely Fine. Fr. GA-109b. This is the major listed type that has the “in” printed in black and not red. As such, it is very rare. This note has the Low Serial number 16. It is extremely well printed in both red and black, as well as having above average centering. The light blue “Liberty Cap” seal is present and printed quite light. There is a deft sealed centerfold split at bottom. All five signatures are written in brown ink which adds further color to the attractive overall eye appeal. An important Black “in” Type, that is certainly missing in most collections............ (2,000-3,000)

708 Georgia. September 10, 1777. Four Fifths of a Dollar. “...for the Support of the Continental Troops” Issue. Border Variety F. Mounting Remnants on back. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-40. Fr. GA-113. Appearance from the obverse has vivid, bold black printing with strong brown signatures and serial number. Full border designs, though closely trimmed. Extremely sharp and distinct with excellent eye appeal. One of the finest examples of this scarce smaller size fractional denomination we have seen and worthy of a premium..................... (950-1,250)

September 10, 1777 Two Dollars Red “Sailing Ship” Seal

Georgia June 8, 1777 Eight Dollars “Thirteen Links”

707 Georgia. June 8, 1777. Eight Dollars. “Thirteen Links” vignette. Red “in” type. PMG graded Choice Very Fine-35. Fr. GA-110a. This is the variety with the red “in.” It is very low serial number 31. Low numbers are generally associated with the black “in”s that were printed first, but we have seen low-number red “in”s and higher (though always low) number black “in”s. In any event, this thirteen-links $8 denomination is the scarcest of the series, and that is appropriately reflected in the Newman valuations where this note is priced at $4500 in VF. PMG has mentioned “Split Repair, Internal Tear”. The split repair is barely noticeable, and the internal tear is undetectable through the holder. A very well printed note with a bold, blue seal............................................... (2,750-3,250)

709 Georgia. September 10, 1777. Two Dollars. “Sailing Ship” Seal vignette. Red “in” type. Restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. GA-115. This colorful Revolutionary War issued note states that it was printed, “...for the Support of the Continental Troops”. This red and black, well printed example has a truly exceptional distinct, vivid red seal with a central vignette of a British “Man-of-war” Sailing Ship, which is flying a British flag. The seal is truly magnificent, with every tiny detail being distinct, and boldly printed in red with a crisp sharpness. All five signatures are clear and present. The four margins show the full border designs, with a tiny deft repair to the lower left corner tip is mentioned as Restoration on its holder. Overall, this is an excellent looking note that displays well, with significant and vivid eye appeal................................................................ (1,800-2,400)

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September 10, 1777 Revolutionary War Georgia Six Dollars “Millstone on Palm Tree” Seal Note

Pleasing October 16, 1786 Two Shillings Six Pence Note

712 State of Georgia. October 16, 1786. Two Shillings Six Pence. Very Fine. Fr. GA-128. This later Georgia currency issue is printed in black on clean even laid period paper. It is well centered with somewhat tight margins that just slightly touch the outer border designs in places. A very collectible example of this popular, larger size format note............................................. (1,500-2,000) 710 Georgia. September 10, 1777. Six Dollars. Dark Blue Seal. “Millstone on Palm Tree” vignette. Choice Very Fine. Fr. GA-119. This colorful, red and black printed Revolutionary War Georgia note is well centered with three full margins and the top close, just touching into the outer border design. The text is clear and the paper is clean and even in light circulation, having a trivial deft sealed centerfold edge split at top. The blue “Millstone on Palm Tree” Seal is seen fully upon the laid paper and has a sharply printed, distinct and clear appearance. All five signatures are present and well written including; Hohendorf, Chevalier, Wylly, Wade and O’Byren.................................................. (1,800-2,400)

Maryland Currency 1733 Remainder Note Printed Off The Original Plates

Scarce 1778 Georgia Forty Dollars With “Dove & Sword” 713 Assembly of Maryland. 1733. Indent Unissued Remainder Note. Two Shillings Six Pence. Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. MD-3. This boldly printed note is off the original engraved copper plates. It has its full left margin intact and has one vertical centerfold. Original “MARYLAND” watermarked laid period paper............................................................................... (600-800)

April 10, 1774 Eight Dollars PMG About Uncirculated-55

711 Georgia. 1778. Forty Dollars. “Dove and Sword” Seal. Choice Very Fine or better. Fr. GA-124. This is an excellent, lightly circulated example of the scarce Forty Dollars denomination and popular “Dove and Sword” Seal. It is very well printed in red and black on clean laid paper. There are a few trivial deft sealed edge splits and small centerfold split. An important feature, unique to this sole, highest denomination, is that the fancy engraved script “GEORGIA” that is printed within the left border design, is in blue, as is the “Dove and Sword” Seal. Signatures include, William Maxwell, William Few, Richard Wylly, Nehemiah Wade and William O’Bryen. This is an excellent, highly collectible example of a rather rare, unique major type........................... (1,400-1,800)

714 Maryland. April 10, 1774. Eight Dollars. Tear Repair. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. MD-70. This boldly printed note has excellent eye appeal and centering. There are full margins on both its face and back. Every detail is sharp and clear, printed on very clean, fresh paper. The holder mentions a tear repair which we believe is in error and mistaken for a slightly thicker clump of cotton fiber within the paper at the bottom edge, as made. We see no obvious folds and think that this note may well be too conservatively graded. This premium quality note has edges of the paper and corner tips that are extremely sharp, and the signatures as bold as the day they were written.............................. (400-600)

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Exceedingly Rare Maryland Colonial of June 8, 1780

Massachusetts Currency Fabulous 1739 Massachusetts Bay Treasurer Signed Broadside Regarding Colonial Currency Notes

715 State of Maryland. June 8, 1780. One Third of a Dollar. Restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-20. Fr. MD-105. This note is one of the very finest to be offered at public auction from this exceedingly rare, late 1780 Maryland issue. It has some very trivial deft corner restoration, given the conservative grade. This note appears to be about the equal of the Newman plate example for this issue as illustrated on page 176 of the 5th edition, where it is listed with a value of $3,750 in Very Fine........ (3,500-4,000)

June 28, 1780 Maryland “Guaranteed”

716 State of Maryland. June 28, 1780. Three Dollars. “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue. Fully Signed. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. MD-117. This rare 1780 issue was fully “Guaranteed” by the United States and carried a 5% Annual Interest. There is an actual Interest Payment schedule that is printed on the face at the lower left. This note is printed in red and black and has exceptional overall eye appeal. The printing is sharp and bold on paper that is very fresh, clean and bright. It has full signatures on its face and also upon the reverse United States “Guarantee” line........................................................................... (2,000-2,500) Page 198

717 November 12, 1739, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Partially Printed Broadside Document, Signed by William Foye as Treasurer of the Colony, Concerning a New Issue of Colonial Currency Notes for the Colony and the Collecting of Taxes, Very Fine. This magnificent document, complete with a large engraving of the British Royal Arms and initials of King George II, was issued and signed by William Foye, the Treasurer and Receiver General for Colonial Massachusetts. The printed form is directed to the Constable or Collector (of taxes), in this case, for the town of Middleton. The first paragraph of this 12.25” x 7.5” document, reads in part: “By Virtue of an Act of the Great and General Court .... of May 1737... An Act for supplying the Treasury with the Sum of Twenty Thousand Pounds in Bills of Credit of the new Tenor for discharging the publick debts, etc. And for establishing the Wages of sundry Persons, etc. in the Service of the Province, and for the drawing in of the said Bills into the Treasury again; and for stating the Proportion between the Bills of the old and new Tenor in private Payments.” The remaining paragraphs describe how taxes were to be collected, apparently in part, at least, to remove the “Bills of Credit” from circulation. This document is in nice condition, with light age toning, some damp staining, edge tears and an archivally reinforced split along the center fold. The printing is strong, the writing clear, and the official seal in the upper left is intact................. (5,000-6,000) William Foye was Treasurer of Colonial Massachusetts, a member of the Governor’s Council (1741-1751), and an Overseer of Harvard University during 1741-1749.

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Exceedingly Rare July 8, 1775 Paul Revere Copper Plate Indent “American Paper” Note One of Only 667 Printed !

718 Colony of Massachusetts Bay. July 8, 1775 Indent Note. Nine Shillings. Copper Plate Engraved by Paul Revere. Due Date of May 25, 1776. Backed. Conservation. No Cancel. Choice Fine. Fr. MA-150. This note is exceedingly rare, being one of only a mere 667 printed. This entire issue is rarer, easily by a factor of ten, as compared to the known notes of the May 25, 1775 issue, from which this copper plate was later re-engraved by Paul Revere. This type is also illustrated in the major reference THE ENGRAVING OF PAUL REVERE, by Clarence Brigham, published by the American Antiquarian Society, Boston, 1954. Only a dozen or so notes are known to exist for this entire issue, inclusive of all denominations! This remarkable note has a corrected “Error” serial number, changed from “No. 491” to the corrected “No. 441.” It is whole and complete, being laid down on old archival style backing onto the blank reverse. There is moderate overall conservation, sealed edge and internal fold splits, and overall having an impressive, boldly printed appearance for its grade. The printed text is fully readable and it is signed by Henry Gardner as Receiver General in rich brown. The left side margin indent design clearly shows the entire “MBC” (Massachusetts Bay Colony) in ornately scrolled letters. This note may prove to the sole example currently available to collectors. There is an important and historic legend below the left indent vignette which fully reads “American Paper,” with the entire text very clear and well printed. This may prove to be the only example of this issue to show the full and complete “American Paper” as most notes have it completely, or at least partially trimmed off, due to the indent. An incredible opportunity to acquire a true Massachusetts currency rarity, engraved by the Revolutionary War American patriot Paul Revere, which represents one of the very few known Revere prints known on this issue..........................................................................................................(10,000-12,000)

December 7, 1775 Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand”

719 Colony of Masssachusetts Bay. December 7, 1775. Due Date December 7, 1781. One Shilling Six Pence. Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand” Issue. Choice Very Fine. Fr. MA-176. Only 6,250 notes were issued, inclusive of all three various Due Dates. Thus, only 2,084 notes were issued having the printed Due Date of December 7, 1781. In addition, these notes were to have been turned back in to the Treasury at that time, making them particularly rare. This particular note is quite well centered on both its face and back. The one required signature (for this low denomination) of Daniel Hopkins, and the serial number very clear, being well written in brown ink. It is very clean and even in appearance, having dark, well printed text. The centerfold has a deft Sealed centerfold split and light conservation, with all of the printed text is clear. The reverse text and designs are very well printed, and the Massachusetts Minuteman vignette on the reverse is particularly sharp in detail. The current 5th edition of the Newman reference lists a value of $8,750 in Very Fine. Overall, this is a most attractive example that is nice and clean with rather bold eye appeal............................................................................................................................................................(5,000-6,000) Page 199

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Extremely Rare Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand” The Single Finest Example to be Certified By PMG

720 Colony of Massachusetts Bay. December 7, 1775. Twenty Eight Shillings. Paul Revere Engraved “Sword in Hand” Issue. Due Date of December 7, 1781. Restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-20. Fr. MA-186. An extremely rare December 7, 1775, Twenty Eight Shillings note of which only 6,250 were printed. This genuine Paul Revere engraved “Sword in Hand” note has a choice appearance for its grade. The paper is solid and the print has excellent centering on both its face and back, within four full margins. The edges of the paper and the corner tips are very clean and sharp. The holder notes restoration, which is from prior mounting traces on the reverse side being removed. All of the text and designs are very clear and easily readable. The reverse vignette of the Colonial Massachusetts “Minuteman” holding his sword in his outstretched left hand and a copy of the MAGNA CHARTA in his right, is very clear and perfectly centered. This note has full, clear red and brown signatures of John Wheeler and Benjamin Ely, adding extra colorful eye appeal. According to the current population report, this is the Single Finest Quality Note to be Certified by PMG..................................................................................................................................................................(5,000-6,000)

Extremely Rare Paul Revere May 25, 1775 “Indent Note”

721 Colony of Massachusetts Bay. May 25, 1775 Indent Note. Eighteen Shillings. Copper Plate Engraved by Paul Revere. Due Date of May 5, 1776. Splits & centerfold repair. PMG Net graded Fine-12. Fr. MA-147. An important, historic and classic rarity. This rare Paul Revere Engraved note was issued just one month after the start of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. It is certainly missing from most collections. It has full wide margins and a generally pleasing and clean overall appearance. It is printed on heavy laid period “American Paper” as so stated in print below the left border design indent where it reads, “can Paper,” with “Ameri” apparently trimmed off as part of the indenture cut, as issued. There are some minor deft sealed splits and center tear repair as noted on its holder. The signature of “Henry Gardner” Receiver General has a manuscript cancel. The printed text stating that this note pays 6% Interest per Annum until its due date of May 5th of 1776. Most of these notes were then turned back in to the Treasury, interest was paid and the notes were destroyed. This outstanding note also appears quite comparable in quality to the Newman plate example for the issue................................................................................................................................(4,000-5,000) Page 200

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Scarce June 18, 1776 Four Shillings Four Pence Note

722 Colony of Massachusetts. June 18, 1776. Four Shillings Four Pence. Due Date of June 18, 1778. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. MA-203. This note is far above average for his issue. It is very well centered with four full margins, the two on either side being huge. The paper is original, crisp and defect-free. The black print is sharp and clear with only light circulation apparent. Only 8,000 of these pence notes were issued and all were to have been turned back to the Treasury by June 18, 1778. The brown signature of Israel Hobart is at bottom. One of the finest surviving examples of this denomination a collector could hope to locate... (500-600)

Extremely Rare June 18, 1776 Small “Sword In Hand”

December 10, 1781 Sixteen Dollars Note PCGS VF-35

725 Commonwealth of Massachusetts. December 10, 1781. Sixteen Dollars. Hand Written Date. Massachusetts Treasurer’s Certificate Note. Payable in “Spanish Milled Dollars.” Hole Punch Cancel. PCGS graded Very Fine-35. Fr. MA-289. An exceedingly rare, Sixteen Dollars denominated Revolutionary War issue note, made payable in “Spanish Milled Dollars.” The embossed Treasury seal is located at the upper left. This elusive Massachusetts rarity has four large even margins and excellent overall centering. The blank reverse is quite clean, with a small contemporary endorsement at the left edge. The text is very boldly printed in rich black with a deep bold brown signature “H(enry) Gardner.” This note is very nice and has a vivid appearance and impressive eye appeal. A true rarity which would prove to be an important addition to any advanced Colonial or Massachusetts currency collection................................................... (2,500-3,000)

New Hampshire Currency Scarce November 3, 1775 New Hampshire Note

723 Colony of Massachusetts Bay. June 18, 1776. Two Dollars. Small “Sword In Hand” design. Due Date of June 18, 1778. Conservation. Fine. Fr. MA-207. This rarely encountered, Small “Sword In Hand” major design type, is whole and complete with some expert sealed splits and overall conservation. It is very well centered and has its full text and designs, though with typical heavy wear to the centerfold area. This note is signed by “D. Jeffries” at bottom. The designs, including the central “Sword In Hand” vignette design on the obverse are clear. There was only one example in the Stack’s May 2005 auction of the Boyd-Ford Collection, with PMG currently reporting only one note certified as VF-35 (likely that Boyd collection note). This is an extremely rare issue and denomination with only 8,000 notes were authorized to be issued and then scheduled to be redeemed back to the Treasury By June of 1778. Only a handful or so are known to have survived.......... ................................................................................. (3,000-3,500)

Massachusetts May 5, 1780 Group of 5 Fully Signed Notes 724 State of Massachusetts. Group of 5 Notes. May 5, 1780 Issue. Fully Signed on both Face and Back. All with Hole Cancels. (2) One Dollar, Four Dollars, Seven Dollars and Twenty Dollars. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. MA-(2)278, MA-281, MA283, MA-285. Lot includes: (2) $1; (1) $4; (1) $7; & (1) $20. A pleasing, problem-free selection of this red and black printed, “Guaranteed” by the United States issue. (5 notes)....... (250-375)

726 Colony of New Hampshire. November 3, 1775. Forty Shillings. Tape repairs. PMG Net graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fr. NH-152. This well centered, sharply printed note has a single very tiny piece of clear tape and some tone on its blank reverse. Scarce. Ex: Robert Vlack, with his sales holder........ (800-1,200)

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Impressive June 28, 1776 New Hampshire Rarity

727 Colony of New Hampshire. June 28, 1776. Four Shillings. Due Date of January 26, 1788. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. NH-168. One of the very Finest Known. All of the print is fully readable. Only 6,000 notes were printed of which only 3,000 would bear this 1788 due date. The current 5th edition of Newman lists a value of $2,000 in Very Fine, with no higher values or grades shown due to its rarity. This small typeset Pence denomination is certainly missing in most collections as it is extremely rare. (2,500-3,000)

Uncancelled April 29, 1780 New Hampshire Four Dollars

729 State of New Hampshire. April 29, 1780. Four Dollars. Hole Cancel. PMG graded Uncirculated-62. Fr. NH-182. This note is hole-cancelled with the normal nickel-sized hole, and it has three strong signatures, nice margins, and an excellent overall appearance. Most of these tend to be rather dull, and generally the red signatures have faded. This is a particularly nice example that was held to the 62 grade by a tiny tear repair which PMG mentions................................................................... (1,250-1,500)

April 29, 1780 “Guaranteed” Eight Dollars PMG AU-53

728 State of New Hampshire. April 29, 1780. Four Dollars. “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue. No Cancel. Fully Signed. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine-35. Fr. NH-182. Of only six notes of this Freidberg number graded at PCGS to date, this example may be the only one having no cancel, as PCGS makes no such differentiation between it and the far more common notes that have been hole canceled. This note has a clean, well printed and evenly circulated appearance. There is a corner restoration noted on its holder. The red and brown signatures include; Joseph Pearson, James McClure and Ephraim Robinson on the face and by John Taylor Gilman on the reverse “Guarantee” line for the United States. Only 2,900 notes were printed and were to be recalled into the Treasury by December 31, 1786, with 5% annual interest payable. The red and black print is attractive and notes of this historic “Guaranteed” by the United States issue without having the standard large hole cancel are very rare............. (2,000-2,500)

730 State of New Hampshire. April 29, 1780. “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue. Eight Dollars. Hole Punch Cancel. Fully Signed. PMG graded About Uncirculated-53. Fr. NH-185. This bold crisp note is fully signed and endorsed on both its face and back. It is beautiful in quality, printed in both red and black and having four large margins. The colorful red, brown and violet signatures add eye appeal. The signature of John Taylor Gilman on the reverse side “Guarantee” line is written in rich violet. The printing is sharp and dark, the paper quality is fresh and clean. This 1780 issue carries a 5% yearly interest, which is “Guaranteed” by the United States......................................................... (800-1,000)

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New Jersey Currency Spectacular Red Printed Face January 26, 1756 New Jersey Three Pounds Note - One of Only 250 Printed

731 New Jersey. January 26, 1756. Three Pounds. Plate A. Printed in Red. Backed. PMG Net graded Choice Fine-15. Fr. NJ-90. This note is an extraordinary Colonial and New Jersey paper money rarity. As compared to the Newman plate illustrated note for this issue, as found on page 252 of the 5th Edition, this note’s rarity and exceptional quality for the issue can be more fully appreciated. Only 500 notes were printed of this denomination and Red Face type, of which only 250 would bear plate letter A. This issue is exceedingly rare and is not priced, in any quality, in Newman. The red printed face is very well centered and has exceptional print quality and details. All of the text is readable, the face of the sun is sharp and distinct. The serial number 2450 and all three signatures are still readable, being written in faint red and deeper brown, including; Samuel Nevill; John Smythe and Joseph Hollinshead. The blank reverse side was backed long ago by some prior collector and has a light pencil cost notation in Boyd’s hand. This note is of the highest rarity and of special interest due to its colorful and boldly executed red printed face. It is likely the Finest Known and is the Sole and Finest PMG Certified Note for both this Three Pounds denomination and for the entire January 26, 1756 issue. Ex: Boyd......................................................................................................(4,000-6,000)

Rare June 22, 1756 New Jersey Six Pounds One of Only 625 Printed & With a Green Reverse

732 New Jersey. June 22, 1756. Six Pounds. Green Reverse. Major repairs. PMG Net graded Very Good-8. Fr. NJ-100. Major repairs. This issue and Six Pounds denomination in particular is extremely rare. Only 625 notes were authorized to be printed and were meant to be legal tender only until June of 1761 and made invalid by the end of December of that same year. Therefore, most every note issued should have been redeemed back into the Treasury by December of 1761 and destroyed. It seems obvious that only a scarce few of these red, black and green printed, highest denomination notes would survive till this day. The reverse is printed in green, the color of this example being very muted and quite soft and mushy in appearance. The central design sage leaf is seen, there are two thin strips of nearly invisible old archival fiber paper reinforcement along the reverse centerfolds. The face is particularly attractive for the grade being very well centered and having clear black and red printed text and designs...................... ................................................................................. (2,000-2,500)

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PMG Choice Uncirculated-64 “EPQ”June 22, 1756 Note Tied As The Finest Example To Be PMG Certified

June 14, 1757 Thirty Shillings PCGS Apt. Choice New-63 Only 1,000 Printed and Only 250 with Plate Letter B

733 New Jersey. June 22, 1756. Fifteen Shillings. Plate A. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NJ-97. Only 5,000 notes were printed, of which only 2,500 would carry plate letter A. This note has rich black printed text on both face and back with all of the signatures and serial number nicely written in bold brown. It is tied with just one other, as the Finest Note to Be PMG Certified............................... (800-1,000)

Extremely Rare April 12, 1757 New Jersey Three Pounds Printed With A Full Red Face One of Only 500 Issued

735 New Jersey. June 14, 1757 Act. Thirty Shillings. Plate B. Minor restorations. PCGS graded Apparent Choice New-63. Fr. NJ106. This is a very rare issue in high grade, and it’s is not priced in any grade above Very Fine in the Newman reference. Only 1,000 notes were printed and having only 250 with Plate Letter B. This rare issue was to be turned into the New Jersey Treasury and redeemed by November of 1762, after which the notes would become totally invalid. Thus, they are exceeding rare to encounter, especially in this crisp Choice New-63 quality....... (4,000-5,000)

Rare Red & Black Printed April 23, 1761 Six Pounds Note One of Only 917 Notes Printed with Very Few Existent

734 New Jersey. April 12, 1757. Three Pounds. Red Printed Face. Plate B. Very Fine. Fr. NJ-103. This remarkable New Jersey rarity is made popular due to its rarity and unusual full Red Printed face. Only 1,000 notes of this denomination were printed, of which only 500 would carry Plate “B.” The three signatures are readable including, Samuel Nevill, Hugh Hartshorne and an unlisted signer S. Garison (sic). The face and back are both very well centered and quite clean. Even, medium red printed text and devices, along with a clear plate letter “B” are seen on the face. The back is printed in dark black, which is bold and very clear for the grade. Two Fr. NJ-103 notes having been graded by PMG to date record their best at only Very Good-8. This note is one of the very finest examples of this important Red Printed Face, New Jersey currency rarity, that a collector will likely encounter for many years to come....... ................................................................................. (2,000-3,000)

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736 New Jersey. April 23, 1761. Six Pounds. Splits. PMG graded Fine-12. Fr. NJ-146. This colorful French and Indian War period note is well centered on both sides and has a pleasing, even appearance. All three signatures are well written in brown ink, as is the low serial number 586. There are two trivial centerfold edge splits. One of Only 917 notes that were authorized to be printed. Of these, they were all meant to be turned back in to the Treasury and were made invalid after May of 1779.................. (800-1,000)

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Choice Circulated April 8, 1762 New Jersey Three Pounds

Choice Crisp Uncirculated December 31, 1763 New Jersey

737 New Jersey. April 8, 1762. Three Pounds. Red and Black Face. Plate A. Choice Very Fine. Fr. NJ-150. This attractive note is very well centered on both sides and has a richly printed red and black face side. Only 3,330 notes were printed of which a mere 1,665 would carry plate letter “A.” It is far above average for this issue in quality and has very clean, lightly circulated paper. All three signatures are clear and easily readable................ (500-600)

740 New Jersey. December 31, 1763. Twelve Shillings. Plate A. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. NJ-156. A very pleasing and crisp note that is well centered on its face and has strong rich brown signatures....................................................................... (350-450)

PMG Graded Gem Uncirculated-66 “EPQ” New Jersey

Colorful Red & Blue Printed April 8, 1762 Six Pounds Note

738 New Jersey. April 8, 1762. Six Pounds. Restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. NJ-151. Only a mere 1,219 Six Pounds notes were printed and were made invalid after May of 1781. This note is very well centered on both sides, having good color and a strong clean, even appearance.................................. (1,200-1,600)

741 New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Eighteen Pence. Plate C. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NJ-176. This magnificent looking note is fresh and clean with bold red and black printing. There are four huge margins all around and the paper retains significant original press text embossing. A truly wonderful, fully original and vibrant note, which should have had Jumbo Margins added to its description. Ex: R. M. Smythe & Co., Inc. Auction #75, November 1988, Lot 2063. (1,000-1,500)

Choice Uncirculated March 25, 1776 Three Pounds Note

Rare December 31, 1763 Three Pounds New Jersey Note

739 New Jersey. December 31, 1763. Three Pounds. Plate B. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. NJ-159. This attractive, red and black printed note is clean and vibrant, well centered and printed on very crisp paper. Of only 1,000 notes printed, a mere 500 would bear the plate letter “B.” It has the appearance of being nearly uncirculated from the face side, as the deep bold brown signatures of Richard Smith, Jonathan Johnston and S. Skinner appear virtually as vivid as the day they signed. This is a wonderful, high quality note that is rarely available with such an impressive visual impact. An excellent opportunity for New Jersey currency specialists............ ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

742 Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Three Pounds. Red and Blue Printed Face. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated-58, Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NJ-182. This note appears to be from the first printing, as its bottom margin is trimmed tight, as explained and illustrated within the new 5th Edition of Newman on page 260. The blue and red colors are fresh, bold and vibrant. The paper is clean and crisp with significant original press text embossing remaining within, attesting to this notes originality. The signatures are all nicely written in brown. A lovely example of this extremely popular 1776 dated Revolutionary War note..... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500) Page 205

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March 25, 1776 Thirty Shillings PCGS New-62 “PPQ”

743 Colony of New Jersey. March 25, 1776. Thirty Shillings. PCGS graded New-62 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. NJ-181. This red and black printed is fresh, bright and clean having excellent sharp printed text which has retained traces of original press text embossing within the paper. A conservatively graded note with near Gem eye appeal...................................................... (300-400)

January 9, 1781 New Jersey Note PMG Ch. CU-63 “EPQ”

Very Rare 1786 Act New Jersey One Shilling Note

745 New Jersey. 1786. One Shilling. Plate C. Conservation. Fine to Very Fine. Fr. NJ-211. Notes of this 1786 late Colonial period New Jersey issue are very rare and this One Shilling denomination was its lowest and as such, received the heaviest circulation. Both the face and back have perfect centering within four full large margins. The red and black printed text and designs are quite dark on the face with slightly heavier circulation seen on the back. There is expert conservation to the left edge and center. The fine quality watermarked NEW JERSEY paper is solid with a clean overall appearance. The choice brown signatures of James Ewing and Benjamin Van Cleve are sharp. The State Seal of New Jersey vignette is quite bold. Overall, this is a superior example of this significant rarity which may not become available again for years................................................................... (1,500-2,000)

New York Currency May 12, 1755 New York Note Only 1,100 Printed The Only Example of This Issue and Finest PMG Certified

744 State of New Jersey. January 9, 1781. Two Shillings Six Pence. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NJ-196. This is the only Uncirculated example of this number that PMG has graded. It’s a nice original note with readily apparent embossing, and strong signatures. The current Newman reference book lists a value for this note at $2,000 in Uncirculated (60), while this note is a superior PMG graded Choice CU-63 “EPQ”.......................................................... (2,000-2,500)

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746 Colony of New York. May 12, 1755. One Pound or Twenty Shillings. Overall restoration. PMG Net graded Very Good-8. Fr. NY-133. This note is of a rarely encountered French and Indian War era New York colonial issue. The One Pound denomination, and any example from this issue, is very likely lacking in most extremely advanced and specialized collections. This note has some detail of Fine and was “Net” graded to VG-8, as it has old expert repairs, such as a sealed centerfold as so noted with the term of overall restoration as printed on the holder. The date and text are quite clear and readable, the Arms of New York vignette at left appears quite complete with the signatures and serial number faded. All notes from this issue were to be redeemed into the Treasury and destroyed by November 1762. Only a tiny handful or so have survived. This is the only and Finest Quality Note to be Certified By PMG. An exceedingly rare, early New York colonial rarity. ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000)

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PMG Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality

Important April 21, 1760 Ten Pounds New York Note

749 Colony of New York. August 25, 1774. “New-York Water Works” Issue. One Shilling. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NY-168. A truly gorgeous, crisp note printed in red and black and the paper retaining significant amounts of original press text embossing................ (1,800-2,000)

747 Colony of New York. April 21, 1760. Ten Pounds. Corner and margin restoration. PMG Net graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NY-160. Only 2,500 notes were printed. It has some minor sealed splits and an added lower right corner tip in expert conservation. Signed in rich brown by Elias Des Brosses, John Van Horne and John Bogert, Jr. The text is clear and sharp in detail and the signatures are very strong and clear, which is exceptional on this early New York issue. Very rare, with no values listed in any grade in the Newman reference................................................... (2,800-3,200)

Uncirculated “PPQ” August 2, 1775 Eight Shillings New York Water Works Note

Choice Circulated February 16, 1771 New York £3 Note With “Arms of New York” Vignette by Elisha Gallaudet

750 City of New York. August 2, 1775. Eight Shillings. “New-York Water Works” Issue. PCGS graded New-61 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. NY-175. This bright and colorful note is printed in bright red and black. It remains as fresh and vivid as when the 3,000 notes were printed in 1775. This note has excellent originality with significant press text embossing seen within the crisp paper. There is a slight disturbance within the paper as made, on the right side of the reverse, which has a large illustrated vignette of a steam powered water pump, which was engraved by Elisha Gallaudet. It is printed by Hugh Gaine and nicely signed by Whitehead Hicks and George Brewerton and is quite rare in choice Uncirculated quality, being the highest denomination with the lowest number of notes issued................................................................ (600-800)

748 Colony of New York. February 16, 1771. Three Pounds. Choice Very Fine. Fr. NY-165. Only 6,000 notes were printed. This £3 is a vastly more scarce denomination that the far more common £5 and £10 denominations and is recognized as such, having a valuation in Newman of $900 in Very Fine. This note is boldly printed and has nice eye appeal. All three signatures are strong and well written in red and brown ink. This is an excellent opportunity for collectors needing the acquire or upgrade this odd denomination. It is also one of the nicest examples we have come across in three decades................................................... (650-750)

PMG Extremely Fine-40 March 5 1776 New York Note

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751 Provincial Congress of New York. March 5 1776. One Sixth of a Dollar. “Stork” vignette. PMG graded Extremely Fine40. Fr. NY-184. This crisp, clean note is boldly printed in rich black and has choice red and brown signatures of Peter Byvanck and N. Roosevelt. The edges and corner tips are sharp on this conservatively graded, premium quality note. Ex: The San Diego Show, Inc. Auction (EAHA), September 1987, Lot 2272............. ....................................................................................... (500-700) Page 207

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August 13, 1776 New York Two Dollars PMG AU-55

752 New York. August 13, 1776. Two Dollars. “Storks” vignette. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. NY-202. Nicely centered on its face side, boldly printed and crisp, clean in appearance. Boldly signed in brown by J.V. Voorhis, Jr. and A. Mesier. This note is Tied with just one other, as the Finest PMG has Certified. Ex: Harmer Rooke Numismatists Ltd.................... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

PMG AU-55 1790 Three Pence “City of New York” Note

Condition Census Lansingburgh Museum Note Comparable To The Newman Plate Specimen

754 New York. Lansingburgh Museum. Private Issue. Three Pence. October 20, 1792. Typeset. Restoration. PMG Net graded Fine-12. Fr. Not listed. This private issue small change note was issued by the Lansingburgh Museum, which was acting as a local Rensselaer County, New York educational society. This issue is so rare that it was agreed to be accepted in trade between twenty seven local area merchants. Signed in print by J.(ames) Dole, Treasurer. There is a huge top margin which still shows some traces of printing from the sheet note above. All of the black printed text is very clear and readable. There is some light conservation with a few deftly sealed edge splits. This extremely rare note is also one of the Finest known. There are currently no notes reported for this entire issue on the PMG “Population” report. It compares well to the 5th Edition of “The Early Paper Money of America” by Eric Newman, plate note illustrated on page 304, having no value listed in any grade, due to its significant rarity................. (1,500-1,800)

North Carolina Currency Exceptional North Carolina Note of April 4, 1748

753 “Corporation of the City of New York.” February 20, 1790. Three Pence. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. NY-309 on PMG holder. This important, scarce private issue “Corporation of the City of New York” note has the printed text signature of “D.”(aniel) “Phoenix” as City Treasurer in the lower right. The black printed text is sharply printed on both the face and the reverse. The back having the appearance of Choice Uncirculated to the naked eye. Only a faint horizontal crease keeps this note from grading CU. One of the finest examples of this denomination available to collectors. According to the PMG population report, that firm has only certified four notes of all denominations from this issue. This AU-55 is ranked as Tied by PMG for The Finest Certified (Also for The Entire Issue), along with another AU-55 EPQ........ ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

755 North Carolina. April 4, 1748. Three Pounds. “Fort Johnson & Union Jack” vignette. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. NC-70. This boldly printed copper plate note is one of only 2,000 that were printed per the 1748 Act. The laid paper remains bright and clean, vividly displaying the rich black printed text and “Fort Johnson & Union Jack” vignette. There are some well sealed edge and centerfold splits. The red and brown signatures include, Edward Moseley, Samuel Swann, John Starkey and Eleazer Allen, who’s signature is readable though light. The full margins provide for remarkable centering and overall eye appeal..... (2,500-3,000)

March 9, 1754 North Carolina Thirty Shilling PCGS EF-40 756 North Carolina. March 9, 1754. Thirty Shillings. “House” vignette. Repaired edge split. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NC-81. A very high grade PCGS graded example of this very early issue on North Carolina. The paper quality is superior to most of this issue we have encountered, it being clean, printed upon British Crown watermarked fine laid paper. One small top centerfold edge split is noted on the holder and seems to be invisibly sealed. It is signed by, Lewis De Rossett, Sam Swann, John Starkey, and John Swann, the last being in very faint red. This note is uniface, the reverse is clean with just a couple of period notations. Only 4,000 notes were printed. The current 5th edition of Newman lists a value of $1,500 in EF. The last example we sold in this grade was in our EAHA, Inc. Auction, December 5, 2009, Lot 475, graded Ch. EF (raw), selling for $1,650............ ................................................................................. (1,200-1,400)

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Rare November 21, 1757 Act North Carolina Five Pounds

757 North Carolina. November 21,1757 Act with December 13, 1757 Handwritten Date. Five Pounds. “Payment” Not Hyphenated. Light conservation. Fine to Very Fine. Fr. NC-94. This rare North Carolina note is whole and complete, having the amazingly low serial number 32. The printed text is fully readable and the paper is even and clean in appearance for its grade, having some light conservation to some splits, edge repairs, etc. The manuscript portions are written in brown ink, with a very clear serial number and handwritten date. This note bears a 6% Interest, payable on December 10, 1758, when this note should have been turned in to the Treasury. Typical period notations on the blank reverse. Signed by Thomas Barker and John Starkey, as the Public Treasurer. Both Newman and Friedberg rate this issue as “Very Rare” with many denominations listed with no values, just dashes. Overall, this is a superior quality note for the issue and it has a pleasing appearance, so rarely seen in these early series....... (1,500-2,000)

April 23, 1761 Act Fifteen Shillings PMG Net Very Fine-20

758 North Carolina. April 23, 1761 Act. Fifteen Shillings. Tears. PMG Net graded Very Fine-20. Fr. NC-123. Save for two tears that are almost wholly in the margin area, and an insect hole that does not affect any design, the note is close to an XF. The Net 20 grade is realistic for these defects, but the note looks way better than the grade implies.................................................... (300-400)

Gorgeous December 1771 “Hand Holding Dagger” Note Signed by the Masonic “Grand Master” of America

759 Province of North Carolina. December 1771 Act. Thirty Shillings. “Hand Holding Dagger” vignette. PCGS graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NC-140. This conservatively graded note has a “PQ” appearance and lovely eye appeal. There are four full margins which provide highlighting of the boldly printed text and designs. The “Hand Holding Dagger” vignette at the lower left is distinct and there are four full red and brown signatures. The clean blank reverse side even has the sharp signature (Joseph) “Montfort” (the NC Treasurer) at left............................ (500-600) John Montfort, born in England 1724, died in Halifax N.C. March 25, 1776. appointed provincial Grand Master of and for America on Jan 14, 1771 by the Duke of Deaufort Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England A..F. and A.m. First Clerk of Court of Halifax County, treasurer of the province of North Carolina, Colonel of colonial troops, member provincial congress, orator - statesman - patriot - soldier. The highest masonic official ever reigning on this continent. The first - the last - the only - masonic “Grand Master” of America.

Superb December 1771 Act Ten Shillings “Ship” Vignette

760 Province of North Carolina. December 1771 Act. Ten Shillings. “Ship” vignette. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. NC-138. The ship vignette on this high-end Gem is wonderfully sharp adding a considerable amount of visual charm to this well signed, well margined piece. A wonderful, bright fresh note, PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality........................................................................... (600-800)

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Uncut 1771 North Carolina Sheet PMG Choice Unc-63

761 North Carolina. December 1771 Act. Uncut Sheet of Three Notes. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. NC-136, 139 & 138. This original Uncut Sheet of 3 Crisp CU Notes includes: Two Shilling Six Pence with “House,” One Pound with “Bear” and Ten Shillings with “Ship” vignette. Each note is bright and fresh, with a crisp clean appearance. Red and brown signatures and serial numbers add color. The three different vignettes are well printed, sharp and distinctive. Usual thread tie pinhole in the top note, as always. Though graded by PMG as Choice CU-63. It appears that if cut apart, the bottom two notes each may grade even finer. (3 note sheet)......................................... (1,200-1,600)

Extremely Rare August 21, 1775 North Carolina “Hillsborough” Three Dollars “Masonic Emblem” Note

762 North Carolina. August 21, 1775 Hillsborough Issue. Three Dollars. “Masonic Emblem” vignette. Fold and edge split restorations. Moderate conservation. PASS-CO graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NC- 148. This North Carolina, Revolutionary War issue is exceedingly rare. Only 4,000 notes were printed. Collectable examples are highly prized by collectors. It also has some expert archival restoration, there being a small .75” x .5” repair to the upper center edge, to the left of the centerfold and the upper corner tips. There are some deft sealed edge splits and scattered pinholes. Trimmed at right, some contemporary notations are on the blank reverse. Overall, this rare $3 denomination note has the eye appeal of a good Very Fine. Even as such, this note still ranks as Condition Census and among the finest known on this issue and denomination. PMG reports having graded zero examples.................................................................. (5,000-6,000) Page 210

1776 Revolutionary War “Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows” Vignetted Note The Finest PMG Certified Choice EF-45

763 North Carolina. April 2, 1776. Halifax Issue. Two Dollars & an Half. “Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows” vignette. Split restoration. PMG Net graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fr. NC-159. This popular 1776 dated historic Revolutionary War period note has an allegorical “Hand Clasping Thirteen Arrows” vignette. It is boldly printed, quite well centered and sharp in appearance. Only 10,000 notes were printed. This note is valued at $1,500 in Very Fine, as shown on page 322 of the current 5th Edition of the Newman reference, showing only a “dash” in lieu of a value in Extremely Fine. There is a very hard to see trivial split repair at bottom centerfold that is noted on its holder. All four signatures are present and readable in red and brown, the paper has even, light circulation and remains quite crisp. This note is the Finest and highest single quality example of this denomination to be graded by PMG................................................... (2,400-2,800)

April 2, 1776 Six Dollars “Goat” PCGS Very Fine-25

764 North Carolina. April 2, 1776. Halifax Issue. Six Dollars. “Goat” vignette. PCGS graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NC-163. This note has bold black printed text and designs with a sharp looking Goat at the lower left. There are three large margins and closer at top, the reverse side is very natural and clean, being free from any notations or detractions. A choice looking note with the eye appeal of Extremely Fine............................................ (800-1,000)

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1776 “Rooster” Vignette Eight Dollars North Carolina Note

Choice Uncirculated August 8, 1778 “A Lesson to Arbitrary Kings and Wicked Ministers”

765 North Carolina. April 2, 1776. Halifax Issue. Eight Dollars. “Rooster” vignette. Very Fine. Fr. NC-165. This well centered, boldly printed note has a richness due to the three heavy printed border designs and a sharply detailed “Rooster” vignette. The is a tiny centerfold edge split and some typical contemporary notations on the otherwise blank reverse. Ex: NASCA, Arverne Collection, March 1986, Lot 2290................................................... (500-600)

767 State of North Carolina. August 8, 1778. Five Dollars. “A Lesson to Arbitrary Kings and Wicked Ministers” motto. Very Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. NC-176. This gorgeous note has sharp, boldly printed text on fresh, clean crisp paper. Traces of original press text embossing attests to its total originality, as well as the vivid red and brown signatures of Richard Cogswell and Jesse Cobb. The paper edges and corner tips are extremely sharp on this impressive, premium quality note...... (1,500-2,000)

PMG Very Fine-25 April 2, 1776 North Carolina “Cupid”

May 15, 1779 “American Union For Ever” PMG VF-30

766 North Carolina. April 2, 1776 Halifax Issue. Ten Dollars. “Cupid” vignette. Corner and margin repairs. PMG Net graded Very Fine-25. Fr. NC-166. This boldly printed, conservatively graded, sharp looking note is extremely clean and crisp looking, with huge margins at both the bottom and right side. Overall, it has superior eye appeal and Extremely Fine details... (800-1,000)

768 State of North Carolina. May 15, 1779. Ten Dollars. “American Union For Ever” motto. Splits. PMG graded Very Fine-30. Fr. NC-184. Splits, noted on its holder. One of only 10,000 notes printed in 1779, which is very clean, crisp looking and well centered. This note quite nice with just a couple of trivial spots on the reverse and a microscopic edge nick is noted as splits on its holder. Signed by John Hunt in bold brown ink and John Taylor in faint red. Only 10,000 notes were printed................ (450-500)

The Finest May 10, 1780 Fifty Dollars Certified By PMG

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769 State of North Carolina. May 10, 1780. Fifty Dollars. “Fundamentum Mihi Aere Perennius” motto. Thin Paper. PMG graded About Uncirculated-50. Fr. NC-192. This rare Fifty Dollars denomination has a Revolutionary War period motto which translates from Latin to English, “A foundation for me more enduring than bronze.” This lovely note has near perfect centering with four full even margins on both its face and back. Only 8,000 notes were printed. There are no major folds seen, though there appears to be some faint handling. The paper edges and corner tips are very sharp, the black printed text and designs are bold. There is a light violet signature of James Green and James Coore is in brown. An unusual opportunity to acquire such a high quality PMG certified example. This is the sole and Finest Quality Fr. NC-192 to be certified By PMG.............................. (1,200-1,500) Page 211

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Exceedingly Rare May 10, 1780 Six Hundred Dollars Note

Exceedingly Rare and Important 1809 Raleigh Scrip Note

771 Raleigh, NC. The Trustees of the Raleigh Academy. Ten Cents or One Shilling. Conservation. October 1809. Very Fine. Haxby-NC, Not Listed. One of the most important North Carolina currency notes we have had the pleasure to handle. This note combines Wake County local history with a dual denomination note, an evocative of the Colonial era. We feel that it is a note that certainly merits a listing in the Newman reference, The Early Paper Money of America. The academy was created in 1801, but the building itself was not erected until 1804 for a cost of $1,150. The academy served the community for thirty some years and issued three series of notes.

770 State of North Carolina. May 10, 1780 Act. Six Hundred Dollars. Light restoration. Corner repair sealed splits. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. NC-199. This note is an exceedingly rare Six Hundred Dollars , the highest of this issue. It has the legend, “CRESIT SUB PONDERE VIRTUS” which translates to, “Virtue Grows Under Pressure.” Only about 500 were printed, the least number of notes for the issue and has a valuation listed in the current 5th Edition of Newman of $900 in Extremely Fine, being more than double the value listed for the lowest denominations. There are a couple of tiny deft sealed edhe splits and excellent repair to the upper right corner tip. This example has nice eye appeal, being well printed in deep black on very clean period paper. The serial number and signatures of “H. Vipon” and “Jas. Coore” are very clear, nicely written in red and brown ink. This rare Six Hundred Dollars denomination remains undervalued and examples in this high quality are rarely even seen. In fact, only one single note has been graded a VF-20, by PMG. An excellent opportunity for knowledgeable collectors......................................... (1,500-2,000)

This note itself has a simple border, surrounding its texts with corner ornaments. The treasurer’s signature is light, but visible. The back is clean and the “One Shilling” shows completely, there being some light overall conservation. The paper quality is crisp and the eye appeal of this note won’t require an upgrade. That of course depends if another note comes up at all. We believe that this should be a Rarity-7 note and the plate examples in a major work on North Carolina scrip notes came from the American Antiquarian Society in Worchester. An opportunity for the astute specialist who appreciates great rarity and historical desirability. We note that another example, of a different denomination, sold in the CAA Sazama Auction Sale, sold for in excess of $4,600 years ago.................................................................. (3,000-4,000)

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772 Pennsylvania. March 10, 1769. Twenty Shillings. “Better Housing Money.” Very Fine. Fr. PA-145. This is a superior quality and far above average example of this rare issue and denomination, of which only 1,000 notes were issued. The face of this note is particularly well printed in dark black, so that all of the text and designs are easy to read, sharp and clear. There is a deft sealed centerfold edge split and there is light even circulation. The signatures of Abel James, Joseph Fox and Thomas Say, are each written in brown. This note is near in quality to the 5th Edition Newman plate of the same denomination, as pictured on page 346 and is valued up to Fine, with only “dashes” listed for the higher qualities....................................................................... (800-1,000)

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Low Five Shillings Denomination of March 20, 1771 Note

April 3, 1772 Pennsylvania Note PMG Ch. Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality

773 Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771. Five Shillings. Plate A. Red and Black Print. Choice Very Fine. Fr. PA-146. This early Pennsylvania Colonial currency issue is printed in both red & black on its face, which has a horizontal printed format. It has fully readable text and a clean, evenly circulated overall appearance. The face is particularly colorful, while the reverse is somewhat more dull being printed in black. A scarce Five Shillings denomination..... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

Colorful and Crisp Pennsylvania Note of March 20, 1771

775 Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. One Shilling. Plate A. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA154. An impressive, well printed clean crisp note with vivid brown signatures which add to its excellent overall eye appeal............... ....................................................................................... (500-600)

Rare Red & Black Print April 3, 1772 Forty Shillings Note

774 Pennsylvania. March 20, 1771.Twenty Shillings. Plate A. Red and Black Print. Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-149. This early Pennsylvania Colonial currency issue is printed in both red & black. This is a great looking, colorful note with a bold, rich overall appearance. There is a typical heavy horizontal fold on the reverse and it is well printed, quite crisp and attractive overall................. ....................................................................................... (500-600)

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776 Pennsylvania. April 3, 1772. Forty Shillings. Plate C. Red and Black Print. Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-158. This Forty Shillings is the the scarcest denomination of the April 3, 1772 issue. Only 5,000 notes were printed, while the other eight denominations each had a printing of 33,962 notes. The 40 shillings is also the only denomination of the issue that was printed in both red and black ink. “J. Smither, Sculp” is included in the top border design. The signatures of Coombe, Pleasants, and Clifford remain bold brown on this well-printed example. The Benjamin Franklin anticounterfeiting devices known as the “Nature Print,” are printed upon the back, which also includes the impression of “S 40” thus noting the denomination. This important and rare highest denomination is valued in the 5th Edition of Newman at $1,500 in EF............... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

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This Single Finest PMG Certified Fr. PA-172 March 25, 1775 Six Shillings Cape Henlopen “Lighthouse” Issue

777 Pennsylvania. March 25, 1775. Six Shillings. Plate A. Second Cape Henlopen “Lighthouse” Issue. Hinged. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. PA-172. Only 3,000 notes were printed, of which a mere 1,500 would carry plate letter “A.” This outstanding quality note has the full eye appeal of Gem. It has excellent centering with four full margins on both its face and back. The black printed text and designs are bold and sharp, including the large vignette on the reverse side of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. The crisp, fresh paper retains traces of original press text embossing, attesting to its complete originality. The edges and corner tips are extremely sharp, as well as having vivid bold brown and red signatures. This significant note is a Pennsylvania rarity in this exceptional high quality. It stands alone as the single Finest Quality Fr. PA-172 Note to be PMG Certified and a tremendous opportunity for collectors......................................... (1,500-2,000)

PMG Choice AU-58 “EPQ” Oct. 25, 1775 Two Shillings

779 Pennsylvania. October 25, 1775. Two Shillings. PMG graded Choice About Uncirculated-58 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-187. This fresh, clean well centered note has the appearance of Gem CU from its face and just a faint centerfold on the reverse... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

PMG Choice Uncirculated-64 EPQ “Lighthouse”

780 Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Eighteen Pence. PMG graded Choice Extremely Fine-45. Fr. PA-214a. This note has an excellent appearance having choice centering provided by four full even margins on both its face and back. There is light circulation and the paper is very clean with sharp text and designs for the grade............................................................................... (300-400)

PMG About Uncirculated-55 April 10, 1777 Two Shillings

778 Pennsylvania. March 25, 1775. Sixteen Shillings. Plate A. Inverted Reverse. Second Cape Henlopen “Lighthouse” Issue. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-174. Only 3,000 notes were printed, of which a mere 1,500 would carry plate letter “A.” This outstanding quality note has the full eye appeal of Gem. It has excellent centering on the reverse, with four full margins and close at bottom of its face. The black printed text and designs are bold and sharp, including the large vignette on the reverse side of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. The crisp, fresh paper retains traces of original press text embossing, attesting to its complete originality. The edges and corner tips are extremely sharp, as well as having nice brown signatures. This significant note is a Pennsylvania rarity in this exceptional high quality. It is the second Finest Quality Fr. PA174 Note to be PMG Certified and a tremendous opportunity for quality minded collectors......................................... (1,500-2,000) Page 214

781 Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Two Shillings. PMG graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. PA-215a. This bold, lovely note has the appearance of being Gem Uncirculated from its face side, but one light horizontal centerfold keeps it from that lofty grade. It has excellent centering to its face side with four full, even margins present and a colorful red signature and serial number add a bit of color............................................................................... (375-450)

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Impressive April 10, 1777 PMG Choice Unc-63 “EPQ”

782 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 10, 1777. Six Pence. Plate A. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-211. The deep bold red signature and serial number add great color and eye appeal. This note is a Gem in every respect if only someone would bother to trim the three extra large margins to be more even with the right side................ ....................................................................................... (350-450)

Two Crisp April 10, 1777 Pennsylvania Colonial Notes

Rare High Quality “EPQ” April 20, 1781 Pennsylvania Note

785 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 20, 1781. Two Shillings and Six Pence. Plate A. PMG graded Extremely Fine-40 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. PA-247. This very scarce Revolutionary War issue note has tremendous eye appeal and it appears virtually Crisp Uncirculated on its face side. There is one very faint centerfold, seen with some difficulty, on the reverse. Both the face and back are both very well printed, with sharp details on fresh, clean crisp paper. The edges and corner tips are sharp, the signature of Isaac Howell and the serial number are written in red. This note is currently the Second Finest by PMG, as the highest grade example currently recorded by PMG is EF-45 EPQ. This scarce 1781 issue, high quality note is rarely available and is absolutely worthy of the finest of Pennsylvania and Colonial currency collections................................................. (1,500-1,800)

PMG Graded VF-20 Scarce PA Note of March 16, 1785 783 Pennsylvania. Lot of 2 Notes. April 10, 1777 Issue in Black. Both Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. PA-210 & 212. Lot includes: (1) 4d - Plate C slight tone area at bottom left; & (1) 9d - Plate letter not visible, several scattered tone spots, mostly on the reverse. Ex: Robert Vlack Collection, Both having his style vinyl holders. (2 notes)......................................................................... (250-300)

Three April 10, 1777 Pennsylvania Colonial Notes

784 Pennsylvania. Lot of 3 Notes. April 10, 1777 Issue. Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Fr. PA-209, 210 & 212. Lot includes: (1) 3d - Plate B; (1) 4d - Plate B; & (1) 9d - Plate A, printed in Black. The 4d is very crisp with some pinholes near the top and edge. (3 notes)............................................................... (300-400)

786 Pennsylvania. March 16, 1785. Ten Shillings. PMG graded Very Fine-20. Fr. PA-270. This is a well printed note of this scarce 1785 Pennsylvania issue. There are no problems whatsoever along the central “PENNSYL - VANIA” watermark in this solid, laid paper. This note is quite clean and even in wear, with brown signatures and serial number remaining clear. A scarce higher denomination ten shillings note of this equally tough issue.......... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

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Bold Crisp May 22, 1777 Rhode Island Note

Newly Discovered Five Cent Denomination PCGS VF-20 March 7, 1793 “Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation”

787 Pennsylvania. March 7, 1793. “Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation” Company. Five Cents or Four and a half pence. PCGS graded Very Fine-20. This Five Cents denomination was not listed for this issue, and was previously unknown to Eric Newman until the current 5th Edition of his reference “The Early Paper Money of America” was published.

789 State of Rhode Island. May 22, 1777. One Twenty-Fourth of a Dollar. Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. RI-265. This impressive note has a bold, crisp and fresh appearance. Every detail of the text and designs are distinct and extremely well printed. The rich, sharp brown signature of Welcome Arnold and the serial number add extra color and value to this premium quality specimen. A scarce, very low denomination, with only 15,000 notes issued. Among the finest quality notes that any collector would be thrilled to encounter.............................................................. (1,800-2,400)

May 22, 1777 Rhode Island One Ninth Dollar PMG VF-30

This issue of uniface notes is extremely rare, regardless of denomination. An exceptional note, having perfect centering within four full even margins. It is at least of premium quality for the PMG grade, if not too conservatively graded, as it has the eye appeal of Extremely Fine. The heavy watermarked “PENSYL” paper is quite clean, solid with the print quality being clear and strong. Serial number 97, made to a “Wm. (William) Gonett”, at “Philad(elphia), March 1793” and signed by “Tench Francis, Treas.” in rich, dark brown ink, with the endorsement of “Wm. Gonett” signed on the otherwise blank reverse. The center of the note has the standard circular embossed Seal of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation company. A wonderful “discovery” note of extraordinary rarity that has just been listed in Newman............................................. (5,000-6,000)

Rhode Island Currency Finest PMG Certified RI November 6, 1775 2 Shillings Note Rarity

788 Colony of Rhode Island. November 6, 1775. Two Shillings. Split and Corner Restoration. PMG Net graded Fine-12. This is an important whole and complete note, with the face appearance of Very Fine and then was Net graded to Fine-12. There are some old expert repairs to the corners and centerfold areas that are noted as split and corner restoration on the holder. The blank reverse has scattered soiling with a darker heavy stain being a sign of some old reinforcement being removed along the horizontal center. This typeset note has full, clear text and full bold red and brown signatures, plus its serial number. Extremely Rare. According to the PMG population report, this note is the Finest Two Shillings yet Certified............................................................. (1,400-1,800)

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790 State of Rhode Island. May 22, 1777. One Ninth of a Dollar. Repaired Tear. PMG Net graded Very Fine-30. Fr. RI-268. This low denomination note has rich, bold black printed text and designs. This note has been graded by PMG as VF-30 due to an deft sealed centerfold split, as noted upon its holder, although it has the sharpness of Extremely Fine. The signature and serial number are written in deep bold brown, adding rich color and eye appeal. Only 15,000 notes were authorized to be printed in 1777 and were due to be redeemed into the Treasury by May 1785. According to the current PMG “Population” report, to date, they have only graded four notes, this VF-30 being the Finest Certified note recorded............................................................... (800-1,000)

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July 2, 1780 Full Double-Sheet with Sixteen “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue Gem CU Rhode Island Notes

791 State of Rhode Island. July 2, 1780. Complete Double-Sheet of 16 Notes, “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue, Superb Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. RI-282 thru RI-289 (times two). This is an outstanding and highly impressive, red and black printed, full original Double-Sheet of Gem notes. Each of the 16 individual notes comprising these two sheet panes are superb in color, crispness and print quality. The paper retains significant amounts of original press text embossing throughout. There are absolutely no folds between any of the notes, which would easily each grade Gem or better. There is a vertical fold at middle, between the two panes. Overall it appears bright and fresh, with a lovely appearance. 100% full, original Jumbo sheet margin selvage is present on all sides. The serial numbers and signatures on each note are written in vivid red and brown ink. Each of the two right and left side panes include a full set of each of the eight different denominations of this issue, including: $1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 20. (A similar double sheet recently sold in this past year elsewhere for a record $13,800.) This bright, bold Double-Sheet would look great properly framed and placed on display. An excellent opportunity.......................... ............................................................................... (9,000-12,000)

PMG Gem Uncirculated-66 “Exceptional Paper Quality”

792 State of Rhode Island. May 1786. Nine Pence. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated-66 Exceptional Paper Quality. Fr. RI-291. This Gem CU-66 EPQ note has some trivial faint scattered tone and is perfectly centered within four Jumbo Margins. The bold red and brown signatures add great color............................ (600-700)

Choice Uncirculated May 1786 Forty Shillings Note

793 State of Rhode Island. May 1786 Session. Forty Shillings. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. RI-300. This bold, fresh clean note has excellent centering and sharp edges and corner tips. Wonderful red and brown signatures add great, colorful eye appeal to this superior note. Nearly Gem but but for a very fine faint sheet crease, only seen at the extreme lower right edge on the reverse side. Overall, a beautiful example of this denomination...................... (250-300)

Uncut Double-Sheet of Eight 1786 Rhode Island Notes 794 State of Rhode Island. May 1786. Full Uncut Double-Sheet, Eight Notes, Two 4 Note Full Pane Sets. Including: 6 Pence, 9 Pence, 1 Shilling & 2 Shillings 6 Pence Denominations. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Fr. RI-290 thru RI-293.This is a gorgeous and fully original, Double-Sheet with Eight Notes in total, each note being extremely well printed with full red and brown ink signatures. All four margins are the original Jumbo in size, as made. There are two vertical folds in the margins between the two panes of four notes. One fold coming close to the left edge of two notes on one pane but is not into either note. All eight notes are strictly Crisp Uncirculated with significant amounts of original press text embossing retained within the paper. Full Double-Sheets are becoming much harder to locate in recent years, as many have now been cut to make individual wide margin notes. (8 note Double-sheet)............................................... (3,000-4,000)

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Lot of 5 May 1786 Nice Circulated Rhode Island Notes

Rare South Carolina Fifty Pounds of March 6, 1776

795 State of Rhode Island. Lot of 5 Notes. May 1786 Session. Choice Very Fine. Fr. RI-(2)294, 297, 300 & 301. Lot includes: (2) 3s; (1) 10s; (1) 40s; & (1) £3. Several are very close to crisp EF in quality. A nice selection of Five useful notes. (5 notes)......................................................................... (400-500)

Early 1804 Roger Williams Stock

796 Providence, RI, The Roger Williams Bank, Certificate for One Share, 1804, Choice Very Fine. This is a historically important early American fiscal paper stock document, dated 1804. It was issued by one of the better known bank titles on Rhode Island (bank type Haxby RI-420). We have know of only four examples to exist, this is one of the finest. It has a distinctive “Indian smoking his Peace Pipe with a White Settler” as the vignette crest at center, within an oval. It is signed by “Seth Wheaton President” for the bank, along with the signature of the Cashier. There is a boldly printed Bank title at the left, within an ornate border design. An important, very beautiful and distinctive early share certificate rarity......................................................................... (1,500-1,800)

South Carolina Currency Exceptional Circulated March 6, 1776 South Carolina Note

798 South Carolina. March 6, 1776 Act. Fifty Pounds. “Trophies” vignette. “By Order of Congress” Bearer Note. Split Repairs and Tape. PMG Net graded Fine-12. Fr. SC-127. This Fifty Pounds denomination is extremely rare. Only 3,700 notes were authorized to be printed in 1776. This uniquely styled note has the first line of its text which reads: “This Bill entitles the Bearer to Fifty Pounds Currency by order of the Congress, March 6, 1776.” It is the second highest denomination of the issue, and as such was printed in a larger size measuring 3.5” tall x 5.25” wide. It has an impressive and sharply printed circular military “Trophies” vignette at the lower right and is unusual as it is also printed on both sides. There are some old deft, edge split repairs plus a very thin reinforcement strip of early fiber tape along the horizontal reverse centerfold as noted on its holder. This note is very rare, far above average in its quality, and is definitely needed by most every collector.......................................................... (1,500-2,000)

Choice October 19, 1776 Six Dollars “Wind and Waves”

797 South Carolina. March 6, 1776. Two Pounds Five Shillings. Light Conservation. Choice Very Fine. Fr. SC-123. This clean and evenly circulated red and black printed note has nice eye appeal and is vastly superior to more notes from this issue encountered. It is whole and complete with solid red and black printed text and typeset designs. The signatures of Thomas Waring and “J. Ward” are in rich bold brown ink. Hebrew and Greek text letters were added into the note’s design as both a decoration and as an anti-counterfeiting device. The laid period paper has a deft sealed centerfold split with some light conservation. The outer border designs are fully intact and very clear, as is the text, while the blank reverse is very clean and free from any of the typical detractions. Only 10,000 notes were authorized to be printed by the Second Provincial South Carolina Congress. An excellent opportunity, as collectors will be hard pressed to locate a finer example and if found, should expect it to cost significantly more... (2,000-2,500) Page 218

799 South Carolina. October 19, 1776. Six Dollars. “Wind and Waves” vignette. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. SC-132. This note has superior centering on both the face and back and is above average for this scarce issue with sharp edges and corners. It is well printed and is quite clean, having light even circulation. This note is cleaner and more attractive than the 5th Edition Newman plate note, as seen illustrated on page 423, with a listed value of $2,000 in Extremely Fine. Only 2,500 notes were printed and no doubt this specimen is among the finest available... (1,200-1,500)

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PMG Choice CU-64 South Carolina Three Dollars “Oracle”

Fully Signed & Issued December 23, 1776 South Carolina Four Dollars Note PMG Graded Extremely Fine-40

800 South Carolina. December 23, 1776. Three Dollars. “Oracle” vignette. Remainder. Hinged. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. Fr. SC-137. This beautifully printed, crisp note has bold black printing on fresh, clean paper. The holder states hinged, though this cataloger can find absolutely no trace of such a thing. The face is perfectly centered within four impressive, large even margins which add to the lovely overall eye appeal on this choice note.............................................................. (500-600)

802 South Carolina. December 23, 1776 Act. Four Dollars. “Ship” vignette. Fully Signed and Issued. Margin Repairs. PMG graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. SC-138a. Fully Signed and Issued and rare in this quality as such. There are four full margins on both the face and back. The paper remains crisp looking and clean with easily readable full signatures. One of the nicest fully issued examples we can recall having offered in many years................ (900-1,200)

Rare April 10, 1778 South Carolina “Sun” Vignette Note

December 23, 1776 South Carolina PCGS New-62 “PPQ”

803 South Carolina. April 10, 1778. Fifteen Shillings. “Sun” vignette. Conservation. About Very Fine. Fr. SC-150. This type is one of the three highest denominations for this issue, all of which are far more rare that the lower denominations. This example is well printed with nice centering within four full wide to close margins. The printed text and Sun vignette are nice and clear. There are some deft repairs and overall conservation particularly to the right edge, that are well executed. There is a thin strip of reinforcement paper located on an internal split along the right edge, on the blank reverse. This note has pleasing overall eye appeal and bears the signatures of Henry Crouch and William Mathews.... (800-1,000)

801 South Carolina. December 23, 1776 Act. Four Dollars. “Ship” vignette. PCGS graded New-62 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. SC-138a. This is a very crisp and perfectly centered on its face, two Signature Remainder. The paper is fresh and clean with sharp edges and corner tips. An excellent example having four Hebrew letter used as anti-counterfeiting and decorative devices on the reverse............................................................................ (500-600)

Rare April 10, 1778 South Carolina 20s “Horse” Vignette

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804 South Carolina. April 10, 1778. Twenty Shillings. “Horse” vignette. Split Repairs. PMG Net graded Fine-12. Fr. SC-151. This Twenty Shillings denomination with “Horse” vignette is perhaps the most elusive of this issue. This note shows suitable circulation for its grade and there are some edge splits, as noted on its holder, that are reinforced on the blank reverse by three strips of early style collector tape. An excellent opportunity to acquire this elusive major vignette type, specially with the horse on this note being sharply printed and very clear. The current PMG “Population” report, to date, shows this note to be the second finest graded of two, the finest grading VF-25. This denomination is considered to be very rare and is valued in the 5th Edition of Newman at $2,000 in Very Fine, showing only dashes for all higher grades............... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200) Page 219

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Perfectly Centered “Atlas Holding a Boulder” Vignette Note Signed In The Printing Plate By “T. Coram Sculp 1779”

805 South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Fifty Dollars. “Providence and Globe” vignette. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. SC-154. The “Atlas Holding a Boulder,” vignette on the reverse is fully upon the paper and near perfectly centered, which is quite rare! It is Signed within the plate design by the engraver, “T. Coram Sculp 1779” upon its reverse within the lower boulder. The face is also perfectly centered. It is extremely bold and sharp in its printed text and designs. This is a premium quality, vivid example of this better, very popular denomination and vignette type..................... ................................................................................. (1,600-1,800)

Bold & Well Centered February 8, 1779 South Carolina $70

807 South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Seventy Dollars. “Prometheus bound and attacked by a vulture” reverse vignette, Signed in Print by “Coram, Sculp.” Light conservation. Extremely Fine. Fr. SC-156. This impressive note has a very bold black printed face side with rich brown signatures adding nice color and eye appeal. The reverse displays an excellent vignette of Prometheus bound and attacked by a vulture, which is very well centered being fully upon the paper. There was some light conservation to seal minor centerfold edge split. Light circulation has provided a very even appearance, a bit brighter looking on the face side. This denomination has the printed Signature “Coram Sclp.” located immediately to the left of the chain attached to the rock and Prometheus’ leg within the reverse vignette..... (1,800-2,000)

February 8, 1779 South Carolina Ninety Dollars by Coram

South Carolina February 8, 1779 Sixty Dollars Note

806 South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Sixty Dollars. “Figure and Cornucopia” vignette. Light conservation. Choice Very Fine. Fr. SC-155. This note has an ornately engraved “Lyre, Horns and Flags” vignette on its reverse. It is well centered on both its face and back, having strong black printed text and designs. There is some expert conservation at the centerfold, central left side margin and corner tips. The reverse vignette centering is among the best we have seen on this denomination, having huge margins. Overall, this note is a pleasing, collectable circulated example.................. ................................................................................. (1,200-1,600) Page 220

808 South Carolina. February 8, 1779. Ninety Dollars. “Hercules Strangling a Lion” vignette. Repairs. PMG graded About Uncirculated-50. Fr. SC-158. This is a bright, bold example of this popular type, which displays the reverse vignette, “Hercules Strangling a Lion” engraved by Thomas Coram. The face is particularly bold, with choice print quality on fresh, clean laid period paper. The edges and corner tips are sharp, the paper is solid, having no repairs or detractions. Rich, boldly written signatures add nice eye appeal to this very attractive note....... (1,800-2,200)

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“TREASUSY” Misspelled Error City of Charleston Note

809 South Carolina. City of Charleston. July 6, 1789. One Shilling Three Pence. “Tobacco and Hemp Rope” vignette. “TREASUSY” Misspelled Error. Remainder. Hinged. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-64. A beautiful, bright boldly printed note with sharp text and Tobacco and Hemp Rope vignette. The laid watermarked paper is fresh and clean, the holder says hinged, though we see no sign of any on the blank reverse on this virtual Gem. Only 12,000 notes were authorized to be issued................. ................................................................................. (1,600-2,000)

Virginia Currency Important Virginia April 5, 1759 Five Pounds Note

Impressive Large Format “Ashby” Engraved Bank Form

811 Current Money of Virginia. July 17, 1775. Handwritten Date. Large Size Note. Twenty Shillings. Choice Very Fine. Fr. VA-77b. This is a terrific example of the Large Format “Ashby” bank form, being engraved and signed in the left margin print by the engraver “Ashby”. This note has a large portion of the left indent margin is still intact, with much of the word “VIRGINIA’ still present and ‘DEATH TO COUNTERFEIT” in full. Typical light folds, a trivial central reinforcement on the reverse, the text is sharp and fully readable and the manuscript portions are written in bold brown. Endorsement on the blank reverse of “Robert Carter Nicholas Treas.”....................................................... (1,500-1,800)

Scarce July 17, 1775 Virginia James River Bank Form

810 Current Money of Virginia. April 5, 1759. Five Pounds. Contemporarily sewn at centerfold. Signed by Peyton Randolph. Very Fine. FR. VA-32. This exceptionally rare note having only 2,000 printed. It is nearly the quality of the new 5th Edition of Newman plate note of the same denomination, that is shown on page 439 of “The Early Paper Money of America.” The exception is that the current note has been split at the centerfold and contemporarily sewn to keep the two halves successfully whole. All of these very early, pre-1773 Virginia issues are extremely rare. This note has rounded or trimmed corners, as does the Newman plate note. The paper is very clean and even in circulation. The blank reverse shows a couple of typical contemporary notations. This note is signed by Robert Carter Nicholas and Peyton Randolph (later President of the Continental Congress), both signatures are very light and somewhat hard to read. According to the Newman reference, a “Fine” condition example sold at public auction in May of 2004 for $3,220. This note is nicer. The PMG population report currently shows no note graded............................................... (4,000-4,500)

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812 Current Money of Virginia. July 17, 1775. James River Bank Form. Five Pounds. Fine to Very Fine. Fr. VA-80a. Two prior collectors stamp hinges are used as reinforcement over some internal splits on the blank reverse with a few scattered pinholes. Overall, the print quality is strong and the manuscript portions are well written and clearly readable in brown ink. A valuable note, specially more so if it is provided a bit of conservation................ ....................................................................................... (500-700)

Virginia May 5, 1777 Hand Written Date Five Dollars Note

813 Treasury of Virginia. May 5, 1777 Handwritten Date. Five Dollars. Choice Very Fine. Fr. VA-117. This is a very pleasing, clean and evenly circulated note on this hand-dated issue. The paper remains solid with sharp edges and corner tips. The brown ink signatures and serial number add some nice color. (375-450) Page 221

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PMG AU-55 October 20, 1777 Virginia Six Dollars Note

814 Treasury of Virginia. October 20, 1777. Six Dollars. Repaired. PMG Net graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. VA-128. The first thing one notices as a cataloger is that the holder notes a repair, and it is certain that this note is not. There are two small traces of an old paper mounting upon the right side reverse edge, which were called repairs by PMG on its holder. This note is quite boldly printed and well centered on clean crisp paper within four full margins. The signatures and serial number are rich brown and attractive......................................................................... (600-800)

May 4, 1778 Three Dollars Printed Date & Thin Laid Paper

817 Treasury of Virginia. May 4, 1778. Three Dollars. Printed Date. Thin Laid Paper. Repaired corners. PASS-CO graded Very Fine-25. Fr. VA-145a. This note has excellent centering within four full, even margins. The upper right corner appears to have been expertly restored and some edge splits sealed as noted on its holder. Overall, this note has a pleasing, lightly circulated appearance..................................................................... (400-500)

Scarce Thick Paper Variety May 4, 1778 Virginia Act Note

Gorgeous Virginia October 20, 1777 Eight Dollars Note PCGS Graded Choice AU-55 “PPQ”

815 Treasury of Virginia. October 20, 1777 Handwritten Date. Eight Dollars. PCGS graded Choice About New-55 Premium Paper Quality. Fr. VA-129. This fresh, boldly printed vivid note is vastly superior to most of this Revolutionary War issue. It has excellent centering within four large even margins. The rich brown signatures and serial number create additional significant eye appeal. The paper is crisp and very clean, with a light vertical centerfold and looking virtually Uncirculated from its face side. A significant rarity in this high quality, that will certainly prove to be an excellent addition to any top quality collection............... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

818 Treasury of Virginia. May 4, 1778 Act. Five Dollars. Printed Date. Thick Paper. Corner repair. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. VA-147b. This well printed note has excellent centering and a very clean, pleasing appearance. Thick paper examples are quite rare, and far more valuable than those on Thin paper.................... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

Rare October 20, 1777 Eight Dollars PMG Choice Unc-63 816 Trasury of Virginia. October 20, 1777. Handwritten Date. Eight Dollars. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated-63. Fr. VA-129. This Virginia note is crisp and has solid paper with sharp edges and corner tips, with some faint tone to the right edge. It is unusually well margined for any Virginia note, allowing it to have choice centering. Any note of this issue being certified as PMG Choice Uncirculated-63 is truly quite a rarity...................... (1,500-2,000)

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Attractive Circulated May 4, 1778 Seven Dollars of Virginia

819 Treasury of Virginia. May 4, 1778. Seven Dollars. Printed Date. Thin Paper. Choice Very Fine. Fr. VA-149a. This note is well centered and the face is particularly clean and even in appearance. It is totally natural with no tears or splits, just having some honest light circulation.............................................................. (500-600)

Scarce Thick Paper Variety May 4, 1778 Virginia Act Note

1780 Virginia “Guaranteed by the United States” Issue

822 State of Virginia. May 1, 1780. Two Dollars. “Guaranteed by the United States” Issue. Fully Signed. Choice Extremely Fine.. Fr. VA-172. This impressive, circulated quality note is printed in both red and black and has been fully signed on both sides, including on the “Guarantee” endorsement line on the reverse. There are bold brown signatures and serial number which add colorful eye appeal. This note paid a 5% Yearly Interest and the payment schedule is printed in the lower left corner. According to some experts, the United States government has never actually canceled the “Guaranteed” 5% yearly interest payment promised and hope to collect on it some day........................... (1,000-1,200)

May 1, 1780 “Guaranteed” Seven Dollars PMG AU-55

820 Treasury of Virginia. May 4, 1778. Ten Dollars. Printed Date. Thick Paper. Corner repair. PMG graded Choice Very Fine35. Fr. VA-150b. This excellent quality note appears to be too conservatively graded, having the eye appeal of Choice Extremely Fine. It is well centered with four full margins, having excellent printing and two strong red and brown signatures. Absolutely a premium example for this issue. Thick paper examples are quite rare, and far more valuable than those on Thin paper.................... ................................................................................. (1,600-2,000)

Bold October 5, 1778 Virginia Large Format Denomination 821 Treasury of Virginia. October 5, 1778. One Hundred Spanish Milled Dollars. Large Format. Light Conservation. Choice Very Fine. Fr. VA-163. This boldly printed note is very well centered with nice margins and sharp text. The signatures of Jonathan Boush and Edward Archer and the serial number are well written in rich brown ink. This note is very clean and lightly circulated, having some light conservation to some sealed central and outer edge splits. The indent at left is very large, showing most of the decorative design detail. This note states to be payable in “Spanish Milled Dollars, or the Value thereof in Gold or Silver.” The current 5th Edition of Newman lists a value of $2,000 in Fine grade on this One Hundred Spanish Milled Dollars highest denomination of this issue.............................................................. (1,200-1,500)

823 State of Virginia. May 1, 1780. Seven Dollars. “Guaranteed” by the United States Issue. Fully Signed. Repair. PMG Net graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr. VA-176. This red and black printed note is quite well centered and printed. It is fully signed on both its face by J.M. Simmons and B. Webb and on the reverse “Guarantee” line by F. Webb. There is a tiny sealed edge split which is noted as a repair on its holder. This issue carried a 5% annual interest rate which was “Guaranteed” by the United States... our first American Federal “Bail Out” for some of the new States. An interest payment table is actually printed upon the face of this note at the lower left................................................ (1,500-1,800)

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Lovely Solid July 14, 1780 Thirty Five Dollars Virginia

Revolutionary War October 16, 1780 Virginia $50 Note

824 Treasury of Virginia. July 14, 1780. Thirty Five Dollars. Printed on Thin Rice Paper. Choice Extremely Fine. Fr. VA-185. This note is perfectly centered within four full, even margins and is boldly printed. There is a small prior collector mounting hinge on the upper reverse. The signatures are fresh bold brown and attractive, making this an excellent example for any better quality Colonial or Virginia currency collection....................... (400-500)

826 Treasury of Virginia. October 16, 1780. Fifty Dollars. Printed on Thin Rice Paper. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. VA-191. This is a remarkably fresh and clean Virginia Thin Rice Paper note. It is perfectly centered, within four large, even margins. The print is sharp and the paper extremely holds three lovely red and brown ink signatures. The reverse has the denomination imprints “FIFTEEN POUNDS” and “FIFTY DOLLARS” on either side and is otherwise perfectly clean and free of any notations. An impressive quality note.................................................. (500-600)

Attractive July 14, 1780 Virginia Forty Five Dollars Note

October 16, 1780 Two Hundred Dollars

825 Treasury of Virginia. July 14, 1780. Forty Five Dollars. Printed on Thin Laid Paper. PMG graded Very Fine-25. Fr. VA-186. This well printed note has four full margins, bold brown signatures and choice eye appeal. A lovely, clean note with no internal tears and a truly wonderful example for collectors................ (400-450) 827 Treasury of Virginia. October 16, 1780. Two Hundred Dollars. Printed Back. Printed on Thin Rice Paper. PASS-CO graded Extremely Fine-40. Fr. VA-193. This is a lovely, high quality note that is extremely well printed. There are four full margins with the right side having Jumbo Sheet selvage. The rice paper is solid and the red and brown signatures full and clear. Ex: Stack’s John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVII, Lot 4461.......... (400-500)

Attractive March 1, 1781 Fifty Dollars Virginia Note

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828 Treasury of Virginia. March 1, 1781. Fifty Dollars. Thick Paper. Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. VA-204b. This impressive Revolutionary War Virginia note is nicely printed in black on very clean period thick laid paper. The signatures and sharp and clear and the blank reverse is perfectly clean and free of any typical contemporary notations. The edges and corner tips are sharp with the paper attractive and crisp making it look virtually Uncirculated from its face side................................... (900-1,200)

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Vivid March 1, 1781 Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars Note

Exceptional c. 1780 “Norwich Channel Lottery”

832 c. 1780. Norwich Channel Lottery. Second Class. Half Ticket. Superb Crisp Uncirculated. 2” x 6.” Printed on quality laid paper and printed in black ink. Signed by “J. Perkins” in bold brown ink. Complete and whole with its full original stub intact at left and having choice full margins and excellent eye appeal. A great lottery ticket and rarely offered......................... (400-600)

Uncut Sheet of 1781 Revolutionary War “Simsbury Bridge” Connecticut Lottery Tickets 829 Treasury of Virginia. March 1, 1781. Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars. Thick Paper. Crisp About Uncirculated. Fr. VA-208.5. This boldly printed note has a lovely, fresh clean appearance being on bright white period laid paper. One contemporary notation is written on the blank reverse. The edges and corner tips are extremely sharp and one horizontal fold keeps it from grading CU. A pretty note with lots of natural eye appeal..... (800-1,000)

Early Lottery Tickets 1744 Massachusetts - The First American Lottery Ticket

830 1744. Massachusetts Government Lottery. Very Choice Extremely Fine. The First American Lottery Ticket. This example is boldly printed in deep black, on quality period laid paper, that remains fresh and crisp in appearance. Full margins and outer border make this a particularly impressive and superb looking example of this most historic and earliest, the very first of all lotteries to be held in America. This “Key” item is very rare and is always in great demand with collectors........ (1,800-2,400)

1760 Rhode Island Lottery Ticket and A Prize Winner!

833 1781-Dated Revolutionary War, Simsbury Bridge Lottery (Connecticut), Uncut Sheet of Five Lottery Tickets, Crisp Uncirculated. This is a rare, original Uncut Sheet of 5 Lottery Tickets from the time of the Revolutionary War, issued in Simsbury, Connecticut. All are hand numbered from 792 to 796 and hand Signed by “Lemuel Roberts”. Surrounded by an ornate printed border design, with the left edge having a wavy indent, as issued. Simsbury Bridge Lottery tickets are known with at least three different signers. The top ticket’s border edge is missing and the sheet is very lightly and evenly toned, with three light horizontal creases. Overall, this rare Uncut Strip of Lottery Tickets is in very nice condition, being boldly printed and would display nicely..... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

Original “Church” Noted Colonial Lottery Ticket Specimen

831 c. 1760. Providence Meeting-House Lottery Ticket. Colony of Rhode Island. Class I. Plate B. Crisp Extremely Fine. This scarce Colonial Lottery Ticket is well printed and sharp, measuring 1.6” x 3.25” stated purpose, “For Repairing etc. the Presbyterian or Congregational Meeting-House in Said Town.” It has deep black text on crisp, even tan paper with ornate outer border designs and a typical trivial spindle hole. There is a small chip at the bottom right corner is missing with three corners having pinholes. This rare ticket is signed in dark brown by “Saml. Nightingale, Jun.” This Ticket is a $2 1/2 Winner, the prize award amount and endorsement on the otherwise blank reverse....................................... (300-400)

834 c. 1790. Hereford Church Lottery. Samuel Gregory, Manager. Crisp Near New. This pre-1800 Post-Revolutionary War era Lottery Ticket is fully Signed, “Samuel Gregory” as Manager, in bold brown ink. Some overall age tone, boldly printed in black ink on early wove period paper. The receipt book record number left margin indent is fully intact. Noted at top right, “Church,” this ticket being an apparent Specimen example kept by the Church and rare as such.............................................................. (250-350) Page 225

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Exceedingly Rare 1792 Petersburg Virginia Lottery Ticket

835 (1792) Petersburg Church (Virginia). Printed Lottery Ticket. Crisp About Uncurculated. This important pre-1800 Virginia Lottery is numbered by hand and signed and countersigned by five notable members of the Church in rich brown ink. This ticket measures about 3” x 5” and is typeset printed on a quality period laid paper which remains very crisp. The top and upper left margins are chipped with some significant pieces missing, with the text “Peters” of “Petersburg” missing at top. No other text is affected. Information on this church and the lottery is mentioned as the “Petersburg Church Lottery; Virginia Gazette, September 27, 1792” — See McMaster - “A History of the People of the United States...”, page 589. Exceedingly RARE, the second example of this ticket we have seen in 30 years and is only the second example we have ever offered of only three known..................... (400-600)

Uncut Sheet of Six “Pennepack School Lottery” Tickets

1818 Rhode Island Arrest Warrant For Nonpayment On A Losing Scituate-Foster Academy Lottery Ticket

839 August 21, 1818-Dated, Providence, Rhode Island, PartiallyPrinted Document, Being an Arrest Warrant, Choice Very Fine. This is the original 7” x 8” document, dated in 1818, where Thomas Westcott has ordered the arrest of Seth Baker of Providence for not paying of Five Dollars for a losing Lottery Ticket. That ticket was sold for the benefit of the Scituate-Foster Academy. It is signed by Westcott at the bottom right and by the Sheriff on back, where he noted as having arrested Baker. A wonderful, well printed and executed document that is directly related to a well known lottery, showing just how very seriously this form of fund raising was considered in early America....................... (300-400)

Encased Postage Stamps of the Civil War Era

836 January 1, 1806-Dated. Pennepack School Lottery (PA). Original Uncut Sheet of Six Tickets. Remainder. All Six Tickets Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This is an original, Uncut Sheet of Six Tickets on this early American lottery. Each ticket being unissued and as printed on its pristine sheet. There is a very minor, expertly repaired fold split on the left center edge. A highlight addition for any important Lottery ticket collection, being worth a premium as a full single sheet. (6 tickets).................................. (1,000-1,200)

Choice Uncirculated 1818 “Grand State Lottery” Ticket

837 1818. “Grand State Lottery” Ticket. Philadelphia. PA.. Fifth Class. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. This magnificent quality, original Grand State Lottery Ticket is bold and vivid in print with rich black ink with a vivid red signature, “S. Allen”. Nice PA State Seal vignette at left. An impressive looking lottery ticket in rarely encountered outstanding quality.......................... (200-250) 838 No Lot. Page 226

Encased Postage Stamps are actively sought out by Coin, Stamp, Advertising and Token collectors alike. Due to the tribulations of Civil War, creating a shortage of hard copper and silver coinage due to hoarding and material shortages, most merchants were in need of an alternative for making small change in order to carry on with business. To ease the problem, the Federal government authorized the use of U.S. Postage stamps to be exchanged in place of coinage, at face value. A problem developed when people found that the stamps quickly deteriorated or stuck together, thus destroying their value. On August 12, 1862, John Gault acquired a United States patent for his innovative method to “encase” postage stamps within a round brass holder, and with a thin layer of clear mica over the face of the stamp so that it could be both protected from the elements and the denomination seen. This allowed for ease of transport, inspection of denomination and most important for Gault... a profit. The idea of the manufacturing of Encased Postage pieces was eventually sold to thirty four different merchants for their advertising messages, which were embossed on the brass back side of the casing. The production of Encased Postage Stamps was abruptly halted, after only four months, when the United States Government refused to sell additional quantities of Postage Stamps to John Gault for his money making venture. Rather, the government introduced “Postage” or “Fractional Currency” into circulation, thus ending the short lived production of Encased Postage from that moment forward. As any collector of this fascinating field knows, all Encased Postage Stamps are relatively scarce. Even the most “common” are hard to locate. Many rarities and pieces of extraordinary quality commonly sell for multiples of some current catalog listed values. Often, these listings currently reflect only one quality or grade, typically being an average, Very Fine specimen. We sincerely hope you take full advantage of this excellent offering and the opportunity to acquire or upgrade certain specimens. The new Friedberg book has all new pricing!

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Three Cents “AYER’S SARSAPARILLA” Small “AYER’S”

Beautiful and Rare One Cent EP-4 Small “AYER’S” Variety

840 EP-4, HB-27, S-13a, Reed AS01SM. One Cent. AYER’S SARSASPARILLA, Small “AYER’S” Type. Choice About Uncirculated. In our opinion, erroneously Rated as a Rarity-4, according to Fred Reed. In our several decades of experience in this specialized field of collecting, we find that this variety is actually very rare, and far more so than Fred Reed suggests. This cataloger would Rate it as a Hi Rarity-7+ (11 to 15 Known). Our database shows our having sold only one example of this EP-4 Small “AYER’S” major type, which sold in our EAHA Auction of April 22, 2006, Lot 740, graded Choice About Uncirculated, selling for $2,125. This current specimen is certainly ranked amongst the Finest Known. It is better that the single specimen offered in the John J. Ford, Jr. collection, as that was graded Very Fine and that stamp being faded. This example has a full fresh, rich blue stamp, having been centered towards the upper right. The above average mica is extremely clean, clear and unbroken. The case is a light golden-chestnut in color, having slight trace of any actual wear. In our opinion, this is a highly underrated and major rarity. This listed Type is certainly missing from most Encased Postage Stamp collections................................................................ (1,800-2,200)

Rarity-7 “White The Hatter” New York Merchant Type

841 EP-30, HB-234, S-178, Reed-WH01. One Cent. WHITE THE HATTER. New York, Very Fine. Rarity-7 (11 to 15 known) according to Fred Reed. This White the Hatter is a highly popular rarity due to its great merchant name and as a major “Key” type towards collecting the complete 34 Merchant set. This White The Hatter is certain to attract attention from all sorts of collectors including, Encased Postage Stamps, New York City, Tokens, Numismatic Rarities and perhaps even Hat collectors. This piece has a small thin portion of the mica at the top rim edge missing and shows overall light circulation. The perfectly centered deep blue stamp has some light tone and is seen under partially crazed mica. The reverse legends remain very sharp and the case well sealed and defect free with some deep charcoal toning over the majority of the reverse. There were only two examples of the EP-30 in the important Stack’s Auction of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection of June 2004, where both were graded Choice Extremely Fine and they sold for $3,738 and $3,450 respectively. A more pleasing example we offered was graded Choice Very Fine, being part of the Dr. Gratz collection, which brought $3,245. Here is an opportunity to acquire a much more affordable type example of White the Hatter....................... ................................................................................. (2,000-2,500)

842 EP-34, HB-29, S-15, Reed-AS03SM. Three Cents. AYER’S SARSAPARILLA. Small “AYER’S”. Choice About New. Rated as Rarity-4 (31 to 40 Known) according to Fred Reed. This wonderful specimen is among the very finest known in its overall quality. The fresh, bold red stamp has great eye appeal, as it is perfectly centered with a wavy diagonal bend within the stamp across the center, apparently just as it was placed into the case, when made. The mica is crystal clear and unbroken. The legends are superb and distinct. The case shows virtually no signs of circulation, is a lovely natural perfect golden-chestnut in color, with lots of glossy underlying luster. A prior owner has this piece pedigreed back to the historic Robert Siegel Auction of the Lilly Collection, held September of 1967 (no insert tag)....................... ................................................................................. (1,200-1,500) 843 No Lot.

Gorgeous Three Cents Large “Ayer’s” Sarsaparilla

844 EP-34B, HB-32, S-15b, Reed AS03LG. Three Cents. AYER’S SARSAPARILLA, Large “AYER’S” Type. Very Choice About New. Rated a Rarity-3 (41 to 50 known), according to Fred Reed. This example has premium quality and would fit perfectly into the finest of collections. The bright red 3¢ George Washington stamp is beautiful, being just as fresh and bright as when it was printed. It is centered slightly to the right and is seen under crystal clear, unbroken mica. The light chestnut case is extremely clean and sharp in detail, with some faint traces of original luster and Silvering located within reverse legends.................... (800-1,000)

Scarce Rarity-6 Three Cents “Brown’s Bronchial Troches”

845 EP-38, HB-63, S-32, Reed-BT03. Three Cents. BROWN’S BRONCHIAL TROCHES. Choice About Uncirculated. Rated as Rarity-6 (16 to 20 known) according to Fred Reed. The rich, deep red George Washington portrait stamp is very fresh and bright, being quite well centered and seen through perfectly clear, unbroken mica. The golden-chestnut case is very clean and totally defect-free, having sharp clear legends on its reverse. Only a handful of examples of this Encased Postage Stamp number are actually known. Ex: Stack’s, John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Sale, Part IV, June 2004, Lot 411 (no insert tag)............. (1,200-1,500)

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Scarce Silvered Three Cents “Burnett’s Cocoaine Kalliston”

Silvered Rarity-8 Five Cents “Ellis McAlpin & Company”

846 EP-39, HB-74, S-45, Reed-BK03. Three Cents. BURNETT’S COCOAINE KALLISTON. Silvering. Choice About New. Rated a Rarity-6 (16 to 20 known) According to Fred Reed. The vivid red George Washington stamp is perfectly centered and enjoys an outstanding appearance. It is seen under unbroken, very clear mica having trivial natural, internal laminations noted near the central areas. The natural chestnut case has a coating of nearly full original Silvering present on the reverse. The reverse legends are very sharp in detail showing slight actual wear. This is a very high quality example of this popular merchant, with impressive eye appeal, the reverse being highlighted with over 90% flashy, attractive Silvering................................................... (1,000-1,500)

Rarity-6 Three Cent “John Shillito & Co.” Cincinnati, Ohio

849 EP-76, HB-112, S-80, Reed-EM05. Five Cents. ELLIS McALPIN & CO. Cincinnati. Very Fine with Silvering. Rated as Rarity-8 (5 to 10 known) according to Fred Reed. In his reference work entitled “The Standard Catalogue of Encased Postage Stamps,” this rare denomination has a price estimation that is represented by dashes. It is completely unpriced, in any and all grades. This specimen has a deep brown Jefferson stamp. The mica has a surface lamination craze at center from the left moon rim edge to the area of Jefferson’s nose. The case has original golden-brass color with some deeper toning at the peripheries. Over 80% of the reverse is heavily coated with original silvering that is mixed with some deeper tone spots within the legends....................... (2,400-2,800)

Pleasing Five Cents “J. Gault” Plain Frame Type

847 EP-56, HB-217, S-161, Reed-SH03. Three Cents. JOHN SHILLITO & CO., Cincinnati, Oh. Very Fine. Rated as Rarity6 (16 to 20 known) according to Fred Reed. This is a scarce and always popular major merchant type with collectors. The red George Washington stamp is very toned and somewhat dull in appearance. The mica is cracked with internal laminations diagonally across the central portion of Washington’s neck from the mid-right to the lower left side moons. Even so, the mica remains intact and solid. The case is fully original and defect free, being well sealed and a natural chestnut in color. The smooth surfaces hold traces of original Silvering within some of the lettering of the reverse legends. This is a more affordable example for Encased Postage Stamp collectors needing this scarce major Merchant... (550-750)

Impressive Rarity-8 Three Cent “White The Hatter” N.Y.C.

848 EP-59, HB-235, S-179, Reed-WH03. Three Cents. WHITE THE HATTER. New York - “Under Barnum’s Museum.” Choice Extremely Fine. Rated as Rarity-8 (5 to 10 known) according to Fred Reed. There are only about 6 examples of this denomination that have definitely been traced. Only 20 or so are known for all denominations of this rare merchant. The stamp is a deep, rich original red and has a nice bold looking appearance, being centered just a bit towards the right. The mice a crystal clear and virtually perfect, having only a faint trace of circulation. The case is natural golden-chestnut in color. Its obverse having slight signs of circulation, while the reverse is a smooth and glossy, with exceptionally sharp legend detail. We sold a similar example in our Early American Auction, February 14, 2004, graded Choice EF for $6.615. An outstanding opportunity for addition to a quality collection.................................................................. (5,000-6,000)

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850 EP-78, HB-131, S-96, Reed JG05. Five Cents. J. GAULT, Plain Frame. Choice Very Fine. Rated as Rarity-1 (100 or so Known) according to Fred Reed. The stamp is bold vivid brown and is perfectly centered. The mica is very clear and unbroken having one central lamination from the bottom edge ending with a light hit just above Jefferson’s left eye. The case is a pleasing goldenchestnut in color and is mark free. Ex: Lester Merkin Auction, Lot #698, September 26, 1970 (no lot tag). A very collectable example of this more common major type.................... (400-500)

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Unique Friedberg EP-83a “Buff” Color Stamp “Kirkpatrick & Gault” One of Only Two Known Encased Postage with Scott-67 “Buff” Stamps Each Different Merchant Types

851 EP-83a, HB-162, S-115, Reed-KG05. Five Cents. “KIRKPATRICK & GAULT.” Unique Usage of a rare Scott67 “Buff” (Brown-Yellow) Color Stamp instead of the normal Deep Brown Stamp. Extremely Fine. Unique as Friedberg EP83a. This encasement was combined with usage of a Scott-67 “Buff” (Brown-Yellow) color stamp, and to our best knowledge is unique for this Merchant type. This “Discovery” example was consigned to Early American and is completely authentic. There is absolutely no sign whatsoever, of it ever having been tampered in any way. It is completely natural and original in every respect. The encased Scott-67 “Buff” (Brown-Yellow) stamp is fairly well centered, being a bit to the upper right. It has a hint of faint tone and is clearly seen as the rare “Buff” color type. Noted expert Stamp dealer, professional philatelist and prior serious collector of Encased Postage Stamps, Stanley M. Pillar has confirmed it to be the Scott-67 “Buff” stamp. The mica is clear, having two slight areas of modest internal lamination craze located just above and below the left moon. The case is a natural medium chestnut-brown in color. The case rims are sealed perfectly being completely natural, with absolutely no sign of tampering. The attractive eye appeal of the case is superior. It has no detractions other than a couple of faint bumps on the right moon from circulation. All of the reverse legends sharp and distinct, the surfaces clean and mark free. This EP-83a is Unique to our best knowledge. The case is the “Kirkpatrick & Gault” merchant type, being combined with a Scott-67 “Buff” stamp, which was printed for the United States Post Office in 1861. To our best knowledge, the only other example of any Encased Postage known with a Scott-67 stamp usage, was an EP-79, which is a “J. Gault” merchant with a “Ribbed Frame” type. That EP-79 was sold in the historic Frederick R. Mayer Collection Sale of Encased Postage Stamps, September 27, 2007, Lot 12820, graded Extremely Fine, which sold for $7,475. A notation made by Mr. Mayer on his insert for that EP-79 indicated that he had originally paid another dealer $12,000 for that EP-79 at some point in his collecting history. When sold, that EP-79 stood as the only known usage of the Scott-67 “Buff” stamp. There was no EP-83a in either the John J. Ford, Jr. or the Frederick Mayer Collection. This current EP-83a “Kirkpatrick & Gault” we are offering is clearly superior in appearance and quality to Frederick Mayer’s EP-79 (which had a number of small dents in the mica and case surfaces). We are extremely pleased to be able to present this absolutely Unique “Discovery” Encased Postage Stamp to the collecting public..................................................... (8,000-10,000)

Very Rare Ten Cents “Ellis, McAlpin & Co.” Cincinnati

852 EP-112, HB-113, S-81, Reed-EM10. Ten Cents. ELLIS, McALPIN & CO. Cincinnati. Extremely Fine. Rated as Rarity-5 (21 to 30 known) according to Fred Reed. The Hodder-Bowers reference states, “Six specimens of the Ten Cent denomination have been traced, two of which are in institutional collections”. This cataloger thinks that about ten or so of EP-112 are known. Whatever the exact rarity, this is certainly an important and rare encasement. The Stack’s, John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Sale of June 2004 had only a single, problematical example. The piece we are offering has a reverse case which is glossy, smooth and attractive, grading About Uncirculated unto itself. There is a very minor manufacturing clip defect at the rim edge, mentioned here for complete accuracy. The mica has some surface nicks and wear and remains substantially clear and unbroken. The green George Washington stamp is well centered, tough somewhat toned and dull in appearance. Our auction records show several appearances of this EP number. In our EAHA Auctions of August 26, 2000, Lot 650, graded Choice VF+, sold for $2,070; April 23, 2000, Lot 288, graded Choice VF, sold for $2,185 and in December 7, 2002, Lot 638, graded Choice EF, sold for $3,450. This is an important opportunity to acquire a significant Encased Postage Stamp rarity.............................................................. (2,750-3,500)

Classic “Weir & Larminie” Montreal, Canada EP Merchant

853 EP-133, HB-233, S-177, Reed-WL10. Ten Cents. WEIR & LARMINIE. Montreal, Canada. Extremely Fine. Rated as Rarity-5 (21 to 30 known) according to Fred Reed. This high quality example is far above average. “Weir & Larminie” is the singular Encased Postage Stamp merchant, from outside the borders of the United States. The perfectly centered stamp is remarkably original, being a very deep rich green in color. The mica is very clean, unbroken and clear. The defect-free case is medium to deep chestnut-brown in color with the bold reverse legends sharp and clear. The two examples sold in the June 2004, Stack’s John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Sale had some silvering on the reverse, selling for $3,450 and $3,735. This current specimen is a sharp, pleasing example for collectors of this highly elusive, sole Canadian merchant type........................................................................... (3,500-4,000)

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Twenty Four Cents “J. Gault” Encased Postage Stamp

Rare “Ayer’s Hair Vigor” Lithographic Advertising Broadside Poster “Restores Gray Hair to its Natural Vitality and Color”

854 EP-167, HB-137, S-99, Reed-JG24. Twenty Four Cents. J. GAULT. Plain Frame. Choice Extremely Fine. Rated as Rarity-4 (31 to 40 known) according to Fred Reed. This high quality 24¢ denomination has a dark purple stamp that is very clean and clear, being near perfectly centered. The excellent unbroken mica is extremely clear, adding to the excellent “PQ” overall eye appeal. The case is a natural light golden-chestnut in color with a few tone specks on the right obverse moon, having one tiny hairline on the otherwise smooth, glossy reverse. An important, high denomination for Encased Postage Stamp collectors wishing to complete a denomination set.................................... (2,000-2,500)

857 c. 1860s. Lithographic Advertising Broadside Poster. “AYER’S HAIR VIGOR FOR THE TOILET”. Printed on period card stock. By J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, MA. Choice Very Fine This original, highly colorful Advertising Broadside Poster measures 15” x 12” and has some scattered small nail holes around the outer marginal edges from a prior framing or posting. This advertisement features the portrait of a beautiful woman with massively flowing deep black hair that appears to be several feet long, pointing to an “AYER’S HAIR VIGOR” bottle.

Rare Twenty-Four Cents “Kirkpatrick & Gault” Rarity

The legends read, “AYER’S Hair Vigor, For the Toilet, Restores Gray Hair to its Natural Vitality and Color.” This bright, colorful and impressive Broadside Poster has just a bit of expected minor age and is overall excellent for display. It is a perfect item for any Encased Postage Stamp related collection. Very rare................... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

855 EP-171, HB-165, S-118, Reed-KG24. Twenty-Four Cents. KIRKPATRICK & GAULT. Choice Extremely Fine. Rated as Rarity-6 (16 to 20 known) according to Fred Reed. Our latest example of this denomination and type was offered in our EAHA Auction of February 14, 2009, Lot 808, graded Choice About Uncirculated, selling for $3,010. This current example is quite attractive and of high quality. The twenty-four Cents George Washington stamp is clean and perfectly centered. The mica is smooth and unbroken having a slight even overall shading, as made. The case is extremely sharp in detail and appears About Uncirculated, having only a slight hint of wear. It was cleaned long ago and now toned to an even golden-chestnut color with lots of satiny underlying luster highlighting the reverse legends. It is said to be previously Lot 1080 from the December 1969 sale of the Arnold Perl Collection (no insert tag). An important denomination and potential addition for any serious Encased Postage Stamp collection.................................................................. (2,750-3,250)

Original “Drake’s Plantation Bitters” Bottle for a Product Related to this Encased Postage Stamp Merchant 858 “ST. - DRAKE’S - 1860 - PLANTATION - X - BITTERS,” Bottle, Patented 1862, Choice About New. Bottle is 10” high, 3” wide, and 3” thick, with applied top. Raised lettering is sharp and legible. Drake’s Bitters bottle, with dark brown coloration, distinctive three-tiered “roof,” and interlocking “logs” design. Bottom is a slightly irregular and the overall the appearance is quite nice for display. An interesting and affordable Encased Postage Stamp merchant related collectable. ................................................................. (250-300)

“Ayer’s Hair Vigor For the Toilet” Extremely Rare Original Chromolithograph Advertising Poster Printed Upon Tin 856 c. 1860s, “Ayer’s Hair Vigor For the Toilet,” Chromolithograph Advertising Poster, on Tin, Very Fine. This wonderful, colorful Tin Chromolithograph Advertising Poster meaures 19” x 12.5” and is housed within a period dark oak frame, measuring to 22.75” x 16.25” in total. There are a number of small original nail holes located at the extreme outer border, mostly covered by the frame. A banner headline reads: “AYER’S HAIR VIGOR” and at bottom in smaller text is: “For The Toilet”. The printed image is of a beautiful “stylized” young woman wearing a light silky blue dress, with long flowing auburn hair, while dipping her toes daintily into a lake. Sitting on the shore next to her is her bottle of “Ayer’s Hair Vigor,” the label being clear and readable, printed in red and black. Perhaps she has just washed her lovely locks in the lake? An impressive, major type worthy of serious consideration. This exceptional example of an original AYER’S promotional Advertising Poster on Tin is ready for hanging on display........... ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000) James C. Ayer from Massachusetts, sold his famous hair creams in the 1860s and was in business selling these products for nearly a century.

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Confederate Currency Two Confederate States “Acts” Regarding Bonds and Debt 859 D e c e m b e r 2 1 , 1 8 6 3 - D a t e d . Confederate States of America Imprint. Official “House of Representatives, No 7”, Authorization to the Issue of $400,000,000 in 8% Bonds, $200,000,000 of Legal Tender Notes of the Confederate States. Near Mint. Crandall 349 noted in pencil at the upper left corner. This original CSA Imprint is 1 page, measures 7.5” x 5.5” with the standard light violet “RECORD DIVISON - REBEL ARCHIVES. - WAR DEPARTMENT” oval stamp at the top. Small black prior collection imprint located at the extreme bottom of the back page. This Circular is also regarding the redemption of previously issued Treasury Notes and Bonds, plus payment of Interest. A rare and important official document, directly related to the issue, handling and funding of historic Confederate States Notes, Bonds and debt issues.............................................................................. (275-350)

“The Confederate Note Memorial” Rare Chromolithograph

860 c. 1880s Post-Civil War Era, Chromolithograph Print, entitled: “The Confederate Note Memorial,” no publisher name or date, Very Fine. This original, extremely rare Chromolithograph Print headed “The Confederate Note Memorial,” features four Confederate note reproductions shown in an array with various vignettes. There are added verses dedicated to the “Lost Cause” of the rebel states. For example, “But our boys thought little of price or pay - Or of bills that were over due - We knew if it bought our bread to day - ‘Twas the best our poor country could do - Keep it, it tells all our history over...”. This large print measures 16” x 20” and is set within a beautiful frame, measuring to 18.5” x 22.5”. The impressive imagery and content are typical of the “Lost Cause” memorabilia from the late 1880s. There is a slight waterstain at the top center edge of the print, but the rest of the print is nice, displaying sharp, colorful imagery and it has not examined out of its frame. Overall, this attractive Chromolithograph Print is quite historic and collectable having Confederate notes, interspersed with quotes about the nowworthless Confederate paper money. Wonderful Civil War Battle scenes display the heroic efforts of the soldiers in their noble “Lost Cause”...................................................................... (2,800-3,000)

“The money issued by the Confederate Government is secure,...” a West Virginia Civil War Broadside of 1862

861 September 24, 1862-Dated Civil War. West Virginia. Printed Broadside. “General Order”. Encouraging the use of Confederate Currency. Backed. Choice Extremely Fine or better. This original, 1862-Dated Civil War Broadside measures 8.5” x 12” and has some uniform age tone having been previously laid down onto heavy card. This Broadside was issued and Signed in Type by “Major General Loring,” and his Chief of Staff, “H. Fitzhugh.” It reads, in full: “GENERAL ORDER. - HEAD QUARTERS, - DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN VIRGINIA, - Charleston, Va., Sept. 24, 1862. - General Order, No. The money issued by the Confederate Government is secure, and is receivable in payment of public dues, and convertible into 8 per cent. bonds. Citizens owe it to the country to receive it in trade; and it will therefore be regarded as good in payment for supplies purchased for the army. Persons engaged in trade are invited to resume their business and open their stores. By order of... - MAJ. GEN. LORING. - H. FITZHUGH - Chief of Staff.” This may relate to Loring’s reoccupation of Charleston, Virginia on September 13, 1862 following the routing of Lightburn’s troops at Fayetteville. This vivid Broadside is Extremely Rare, possibly Unique, as we have never seen another. A truly great and directly related official Civil War Broadside for any advanced collection of Confederate Currency.......................................... (3,000-4,000) William Wing Loring (December 4, 1818 – December 30, 1886) was a soldier from North Carolina who served in the armies of the United States, the Confederacy, and Egypt. When the Civil War erupted, Loring sided with the South. In a conference in New Mexico, just before he left to defend his homeland, Loring told his officers, “The South is my home, and I am going to throw up my commission and shall join the Southern Army, and each of you can do as you think best.” He resigned from the U.S. Army on May 13, 1861. Upon offering his services to the Confederacy, Loring was promptly commissioned a brigadier general and given command of the Army of the Northwest. His first assignment was to defend western Virginia from Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, who was invading from Ohio. He soon acquired the nickname, “Old Blizzards” for his battle cry, “Give them blizzards, boys! Give them blizzards!” Loring served in the Vicksburg Campaign and was cut off from the rest of the army at the Battle of Champion Hill. He then marched down to join forces with Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and was under the command of Johnston and Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk, respectively. Loring took over command of Polk’s corps temporarily when Polk was killed at Pine Mountain, and was replaced that same day by Maj. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart. After being wounded at Ezra Church, Loring was out of action until after the fall of Atlanta. Upon returning he fought at Franklin, Nashville, and in the Carolinas.

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1847 Broadside Listing of the Banks In The State Of Maine

Florida Obsolete Rarity “The Bank of St. Marys Office at Columbus, Georgia”

862 Apalachicola, FL. The Bank of St. Marys Office at Columbus, Georgia. $Two Dollars. Sept. 15, 1843, Fine. Haxby FL-Not listed. Cassidy 40. Benice 36. Rare Florida notes are rarer it seems due to a solid collector base. Traditionally, it has been one of the most avidly collected and it is comparatively compact compared to most others. This “Bank” was an exchange office operated by John Winter from three states and has his engraved signature, the clerk signed in pen. Fully engraved note by Underwood, Bald, Spencer, & Hufty/Danforth, Underwood & Co. with seated female at the top center. In the recent Ron Benice work on Florida, he rates this a Rarity-7 which seems a bit liberal. However, this is quite tough and a clean note. This is another obsolete issuer that warranted inclusion in Haxby as these notes clearly circulated as demand notes................................................................. (400-600)

One of Kentucky’s Earliest “Frontier-Issued” Banknotes

865 May 1847-Dated. Printed Broadside. Listing Of Incorporated Banks In The State Of Maine and Their Financial Status. Very Fine. This is a very rare, fine Typeset Printed Broadside. It measures a large 15.5” x 21” and is a list of the Maine Banks as existed in 1847. In the columns from left to right are: the names of the banks, their location and date of incorporation. Most importantly, is their current their financial status! It is folded and has started to part at the center horizontal fold for about 1.25” and has some light tone along the folds. The blank reverse has some typical contemporary handwritten figures. A most historic New England Banking Broadside, with a very timely message! A great Obsolete Banknote, Maine and New England Bank related item. ....................................................................................... (350-400)

Superb Grade “1800” Dated “Bank of Baltimore” $20 Note

863 The Kentucky Insurance Company. Lexington, KY. Five Dollars. Contemporary Counterefeit. Dated 1803. Very Fine. Haxby KY-170 C36. Hughes 403. This very important “Frontierissued” note, which is dated 1803 is absolutely one of the earliest known notes to be actually issued in Kentucky for circulation, even as a Contemporary Counterfeit. No Genuine notes from this plate type are known. Contemporary counterfeits from this current plate, are ever rarely seen. There is a small right-end professionally sealed split which does not detract from the great rarity and desirability of this important note. It is bright and vivid, with two small pen cancels on the right signature. This historic, major Kentucky note is a significant rarity for placement into a serious Obsolete and/or Kentucky currency collection..................................... (800-1,000)

Set of 4 “Good to Bearer Payable in Kentucky Bank Notes” All are Unlisted in the Hughes Kentucky Reference Book ! 864 Private Note Issuer. “Good to Bearer Payable in Kentucky Bank Notes.” Louisville, Kentucky. Set of Four Notes. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. High Rarity-6+ or Rarity-7. This is an important, exceedingly rare lot of Four Uniface small form Scrip notes. These notes bear the printed imprint of “Rich.(ard) G. Harrison fc” and the four notes include: 1. 12-1/2 Cents. Wharf and goods vignette. 2. 25 Cents. Plenty seated vignette. 3. 50 Cents. Cherub embraces “L” vignette. 4. 75 Cents. Hedge vignette with “75” counter. This is an original, very well matched Set and printed upon a very fine paper that has been previously lightly silked on the face for their protection, all with Jumbo left sheet edge margins. All are Unlisted in the Hughes Kentucky Reference! This cataloger would presume these to be the only examples currently available to collectors. A lovely, important Kentucky note set. (4 notes)...................................................................... (800-1,000) Page 232

866 The Bank of Baltimore. Baltimore, MD. Twenty Dollars. Contemprary Counterfeit. No Cancel. Choice Very Fine or better. Haxby MD-15 C86. Shank 5.5.51. One of the finest quality early issue historic Maryland Obsolete Era Banknotes any collector will likely encounter, of any type. This note is boldly printed and has not been canceled. It is from a well executed “C” position Counterfeit plate, with an important engraved “1800” date. The signatures are bold and very accurate representations. Listed in Shank et al as 5.5.51 and in high grade. This note was certainly a deceptive Counterfeit. This early American bank commenced its operations on January 2, 1797 with $1,200,000 in capital. The initial series 1797 notes are listed by Eric Newman in his major reference, “The Early Paper Money of America”. This extremely early note was issued only three years later, and is perhaps almost as rare as the first issues. There are a few very minor nicks at the right end. Overall, this is a very solid and well printed historic note................................................................................. (500-600)

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Rare Ten Dollars Obsolete on “The Bank of Westminster”

867 Frederick County, MD.The Bank of Westminster. Ten Dollars. 1830. Contemporary Counterfeit. Fine. Haxby MD-315 C30. KSG 150.4.9C. Rarity-6. Plate A. This note bears the printer’s imprint of “Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co.” There is a minor top edge toning patch and very even in circulation with excellent centering. At the top center there is a vignette of Seated Plenty, leaning on a tablet reading, “28-MILE TO-B[altimore]”. This note has ornate end panels, TEN at left and TEN DOLLARS at right. The vignette is off a well made cut plate, while the end panels lack details. Another very rare and elusive Maryland Obsolete type missing in most every collection................................... (500-600)

Engraver’s Hybrid Test Proof Note

868 Boston, (MA), The Charlestown Bank, New Bedford, New Brunswick (Canada). New England Bank Note Co.. Fifty Dollars. Engraver’s Hybrid Titled Test Note. Gem India Paper Proof. Haxby-Unlisted. Plate G. Printed on India paper. PRF R8. This remarkable Proof note is likely Unique. It has the imprint of the New England Banknote Company. Vignettes include, at left of top center a period haywagon scene. At the lower left is a sailboat and at the lower right, is Justice seated. This is the sole example known to us and a very unusual and complex experimental note in having the use of two countries which is basically unheardof. We believe this note was likely in the John J. Ford holdings. A tremendous opportunity to acquire the single example of this wonderful design. This note is fresh, clean and bright exhibiting excellent overall eye appeal. Ex: Haverford Collection; 2000 Strasburg Sale #201 (R.M. Smythe & Co., September 15-16, 2000, Lot 1244).................................................................. (2,200-2,800)

The Haxby Plate Note “The Boston Bank” Five Dollars

869 The Boston Bank. Boston, Massachusetts. Five Dollars. Dated 1822. Contemporary Counterfeit. Very Good or better. Haxby MA-115 C68. Rarity-5. The Haxby Plate Note. No plate letter and No imprint. Engraved in the style of Reed. Vignette at center of an American Heraldic Eagle atop the Massachusetts Arms. Impressive title is outlined in white at top center. On the left end, FIVE is in an oblong cartouche. This is a much scarcer type and fairly clean even given the heavy circulation making the left end slightly rough. A great design type with the style of the Massachusetts 1787 & 1788 Half Cent and Cent on the central face of this note.............. ....................................................................................... (275-350)

Outstanding Unique Rarity Archival Specimen Sample Note Jacob Perkins Engraver’s Notes with Seated Warrior Chief

870 Gloucester, MA, (Gloucester) Bank, Perkins Patent Steel Plate. Twenty Dollars. Archival Specimen Sample Note. About Uncirculated. Haxby MA-626 Unlisted Series. No plate letter. 1800s-1810s. Printed on bond paper. Imprint of Perkins Patent Steel Plate. Center vignette, within oval, seated warrior chief with Massachusetts emblem on shield, ship at wharf, and a water mill. Shield with finely engraved “Fairman Phila.” Ornate end panels. Text across center, bank title block without name. This is an unusual, historic and extremely rare sample or essay note. We are not certain whether this is a test or essay note or just a partial specimen for the final product. Rare vignette style and also a rare imprint. We note a small oval cutout in the city name and light handling. Beautifully executed, having fabulous design styling and as the only example know, a great opportunity...................... ................................................................................. (2,500-3,000)

Very Important Banknote ! 1804 “The Essex Bank” Salem Massachusetts “Pay to Ebenezer Hazzelton or Bearer” So Rare This Newman Listed Bank Has No Plate Illustration

871 Salem, MA. The Essex Bank. Two Dollars. Typeset Note “Pay to Ebenezer Hazzelton or Bearer”. Printed date of December 1, 1804. Plate B. Fine. Haxby MA-1100 G40. SENC - No Data Presently Available. Serial No. 1255. Charted (1792) started in 1799. This important, early Massachusetts Banknote is on one of the very first Chartered United States Commercial Banks, to be authorized between 1781 and 1799. It is printed in black, upon a tissue thin laid period paper. There is a design feature at left with “WG” in script text, in a reverse black oval which appears to match the name of the Signer, “Wm. Grais” (as we read the name). At lower left it reads, “on Account of_____ and To the Cashier of Essex Bank.” According to Newman, Notes below $5 were Prohibited. Apparently, that information now stands to be revised. This exceedingly rare bank was founded in 1799 and closed in the 1820s. It is especially important in that this historic bank is listed by Eric Newman in his reference work, “The Early Paper Money of America,” as being an early Colonial Era, pre-1800 bank type. It is listed in Newman with no plate note illustration, due to its extreme rarity, with no example apparently having been available, or provided to him since the first edition, published in 1967. We know of no other examples. This note is the very first example we’ve ever seen, and that is in over three decades of searching!.. ................................................................................. (4,500-6,500) Page 233

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Superb Newark Newark Banking & Insurance Proof Note

872 Newark, NJ. The Newark Banking & Insurance Co. Two Dollars. Superb Gem Crisp India Paper Proof on Card. Haxby NJ-370 G44. PRF-R5/6. This is a somewhat later series, Proof Obsolete note from the 1820’s that was engraved by Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. The imprint is a bit light at the lower left. Top center, female intertwined within large “2.” The right end has George Washington in the panel. This superb condition impression hails from the bank archive record book and was struck in 1860 for their record use. Top of the sheet and three wide margins. Rarely encountered........................................ (600-800)

Rare Jefferson County Bank $20 Proof

Wonderful Stacked Coin Vignetted “Bank of Albany” Note Showing a Row of Five Qverlapping Draped Bust Dollars !

875 The Bank of Albany. Albany, New York. Five Dollars. Dated 1812. Contemporary Counterfeit. Fine. Haxby NY-30 C76. Plate E. No imprint. High Rarity-5. This note has a fabulous and exciting vignette on its left end, showing a vertical row of five overlapping Draped Bust dollars that appear (on two) to be dated “1801”. There is text in the center, with the right end vignette of Ceres standing, printed in red. Printed on period wove paper, having a few expected trivial few nicks and pinholes. This is a very scarce, early United States Silver Dollar, “Coin” vignetted series, that in this case is superior in grade to the recent Larry Stack Collection notes. This important design type and issue as illustrated in the Newman reference “The Early Paper Money of America” on page 296 as a pre-1800 early New York Bank, this current note being in superior quality to the Newman plate.......... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

Pleasing 1815 “Corporation of the City of Albany” Note

873 Adams, NY, The Jefferson County Bank, $20, Laid Paper Proof, Extremely Fine. Haxby NY-15 G38. PRF-R7 A sharp looking proof that came from the Gordon Harris Collection years back on a four-subject sheet. Imprint of Reed at the base. Printed on Chinese made paper, but with the characters seen on another note from the sheet. Top center, Plenty seated on the shore. Ornate end panels. Penned “East Windsor” and “Connecticut” in the signature blocks and name penned in wide right margin. Uniform toning and a foxing patch in the center of the title. We have handled one other, in superior condition back in 2008 at $2,300.00................. ................................................................................. (1,000-1,500)

Reed Proof Printed on Chinese Character Paper

876 The Corporation of the City of Albany. Albany, New York. One Cent. January 10th, 1815. Issued Note. Very Fine. HaxbyNot listed. Harris H48A. Rarity-6. No plate letter. This War of 1812 issue is a small format scrip note. No printer imprint. Design includes a cursive ONE at center, with denominations within the end panels and Signed by Van Zendt. Some old back hinges are present. Overall, a solid and pleasing note................... (200-300)

1816 “The Corporation of the City of Albany” One Cent

874 Adams, NY, The Jefferson County Bank, $50, Laid Paper Proof, About Uncirculated. Haxby NY-15 G40. PRF-R7 A very handsome proof that came from the Gordon Harris Collection years back. Imprint of Reed at the base. Printed on Chinese made paper and with four visible characters seen on the back. Top center, three men working in a field. Ornate end panels. Penned “East Windsor” and “Connecticut” in the signature blocks. Uniform toning and a foxing patch at the end of the title....... (1,000-1,500)

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877 The Corporation of the City of Albany. Albany, New York. One Cent. January 8th, 1816. Issued Note. Choice Extremely Fine. Haxby-Not listed. Harris H95. Rarity-6. Plate L. This is a small format scrip note having no printer imprint. A block style “1” bisects ONE CENT at center, with the denominations in the end panels and Signed by Cuyler. A bright and vibrant choice note with gorgeous “boardwalk” margins providing excellent centering......................................................................... (250-300)

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Choice 1812 Albany, New York Two Dollars Banknote

878 The Mechanics and Farmers Bank in the City of Albany. Albany, New York. Two Dollars. Dated 1812. Choice Extremely Fine. Haxby NY-75 C16. Plate P. Rarity-5. This impressive note has the imprint of Whiting. At the lower left is a vignette of a Seated Male, along bank’s columns with texts at center. The right end has a shaded panel with TWO DOLLARS. Printed from a rather crude plate, yet with a truly superb overall design. Overall, a superlative grade for any New York contemporary counterfeit of this period and has great eye appeal.............................. (200-300)

Scarce 1816 “The Association of the Village of Fairfield”

882 The Association of the Village of Fairfield. Herkimer County, New York. Twelve and a Half Cents. December 17, 1816 Printed Date. Very Fine. Haxby-Not listed. Harris H5. Rarity6. Plate E. No printer imprint. There is a huge printed bold 12½ at center, between the written denomination and texts. It has identical end denominational panels. Some tiny edge chips, aging and deeper foxing at the right, this is a very scarce type and odd denomination................................................................. (250-300)

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Impressive Mechanics and Farmers Bank at Albany 1812

879 The Mechanics and Farmers Bank in the City of Albany. Albany, New York. Five Dollars. 1812. Choice Very Fine or better. Haxby NY-75 C32. Plate L. Rarity-5. This note has no Imprint, yet has the style after Whiting. At the bottom center is a vignette of a Seated Male, with ledgers and the bank charter. At the left end FIVE is in a shaded panel. At the right end, block letter FIVE DOLLARS is prominent. This note is fresh and bright, having vibrant eye appeal and stunning grade for this note issue with wide margins that suggest it was probably printed from a single note plate............................................................. (300-400)

883 Lockport, NY, The Lockport Bank, $10, India Paper Proof on Card, Nearly Choice. Haxby NY-1245 G10 SENC. PRF-R8. A gorgeous proof type from the Fairman, Draper, Underwood & Co. imprint. At the upper left, female Security standing on shore with dog. Right end, panel with “TEN.” This series from the short lived title is all SENC in Haxby and may only exist as the scant few proofs from the 1990 ABN Sale. We sold the $3 proof from this ultra-rare series for $1,840.00 in August 2009. This proof has a small India flaw at the lower right corner, just slightly into the shaded portion. However, finding another is likely out of the question....................................................................... (800-1,200)

Exceedingly Rare New York-Canada Series

1814 “The New York State Bank” Albany, New York.

880 The New York State Bank. Albany, New York. Ten Dollars. Dated 1814. Contemporary Counterfeit. Choice Extremely Fine or better. Haxby NY-100 C130. Plate J. Rarity-5. No imprint. The vignetted at top center is a supported New York State Arms. At the left end TEN is on a shaded panel. Some trivial ink erosion at the signature. A bold looking, superb grade note from this New York bank as the deep printing is outstanding............... (300-400)

884 New York, NY, The Foreign & Domestic Exchange Company, Pay at Commercial Bank, Kingston, Upper Canada, $2/10 Shillings, Choice Very Fine. Haxby NY-Not listed. Harris H800. This is Rarity-7 (one to three known) in our opinion and the only example we have catalogued. Bright with some crispness left. A great rarity from the former Gordon Harris Collection many years ago in Cincinnati. Engraved, but without an imprint. The New York exchange firm, that also emitted change notes, used these apparently for various Canadian Banks as those were written in to the top lines with “BANK” engraved in the center. Top center, standing female. Ornate end panels. A fascinating rarity collected by two country’s collectors......................................... (800-1,000)

1812 “The New York State Bank” Three Dollars Note 881 The New York State Bank. Albany, New York. Three Dollars. Dated 1812. Contemporary Counterfeit. Extremely Fine. Haxby NY-100 C82. Plate Z. Rarity-5. Scarce counterfeit type having no engraver imprint. The top center vignette shows supported New York State Arms. A bright, clean note on period wove paper with a tiny deftly closed body hole in the right field............. (250-350)

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Great 1837 New York-Canada Obsolete Currency Rarity

1809 “The Bank of New York. New York” Three Dollars

885 New York, NY, The Foreign & Domestic Exchange Company, Pay at Commercial Bank, Kingston, Upper Canada, $5/One Pound 5 Shillings, Choice Fine. Haxby NY-Not listed. Harris H805. Another great rarity from the former Gordon Harris Collection many years ago in Cincinnati. Like its $2 note mate, engraved, but without an imprint. The New York exchange firm used these apparently for various Canadian Banks as those were written in to the top lines with “BANK” engraved in the center, this time curved a bit. Top center, cupid writes on table. Right end, Diana the huntress. Clearly dated 1837 and a Rarity-7 note. The only one we have handled...................................... (450-650)

888 The Bank of New York. New York, New York. Three Dollars. 1809. Contemporary Counterfeit. Extremely Fine. Haxby NY1790 C54. Plate C. Rarity-4. No engraver imprint. The top left displays a vignette of Liberty on the left and Justice on the right flanking the New York Arms. The left end cartouche has a bold printed THREE with texts across, and a large cursive THREE in the center. There are some clean tears from the bottom edge through to the signature at left in the wove period paper. This note is quite bright and attractive for this issue.................................. (400-500)

Starr Test Note Progress Proof

886 New York, NY, The Mechanics’ Bank in the City of New York, Five Dollars, February 10, 1824. E. & C. Starr Test Note Progress Proof on India Paper. Choice About Uncirculated. Haxby NY-1745-Not listed. PRF-R7. A very rare black and white proof with the imprint of Executed by E. & C. Starr. This has none of the colors used on the final test notes for this mysterious, Congreve Patent style firm. Great eagle vignette at the top center and using these bank titles with or without permission as further, deep research would be needed to find out. We have seen only one other black and white of this style. Some minor handling only... ....................................................................................... (500-750)

1811 “The Bank of New York” High Rarity-6 Ten Dollars

887 The Bank of New York. New York, New York. Ten Dollars. Dated 1811. Contemporary Counterfeit. Choice Crisp About Uncirculated. Haxby NY-1790 C102 Unlisted. Plate B.b. High Rarity-6. No engraver imprint. Having a style similar to others in the earlier series. Top left, Liberty left and Justice right flank the New York Arms. The left end has a shaded panel with TEN being outlined in white. The texts and titles across. A fabulous note and the first we have offered. The outstanding choice condition, with only light handling, with crisp paper that has virtually complete margins. One of the most important early dated Obsolete currency New York notes in this collection.................................. (500-600)

Choice 1810 “Bank of New York” Three Dollars Note

889 New York, NY. The Bank of New York. Three Dollars. Choice Very Fine. Haxby NY-1790 C54. New York Arms at the upper left with ‘THREE’ at the left end and a small medallion “3” at the right and fully issued and dated 1810. This note is a true early rarity from this important New York City bank, and it is in very choice condition for the issue. The paper has some faint overall tone and one upper central small pinhole. The integrity of the paper is the strongest we have seen on this historically important type. A note that is a very strong example, worthy of a quality minded Obsolete or early New York currency collector......... (800-1,000)

“The Phenix Bank” Three Dollars Choice India Paper Proof

890 New York, NY. The Phenix Bank. Three Dollars. Choice India Paper Proof. Haxby NY-1880 G30. PRF-R6. An early 1820s era Proof by Abner Reed. Plate A. Printed on yellow laid paper. Top center vignette of a Phoenix rising from flames, flanked by counters. Ornate end panels with slightly different “3 THREE 3” across. One of the more available Reed imprint titles and paper types. Wide side margins, some slight handling and prior mounting traces on the blank reverse confined to the right margin edge. An attractive Proof on yellow India paper. Ex: December 2004; Abner Reed Sale (NASCA, October 31-November 2, 1983, Lot 1821); F.C.C. Boyd Estate........................................................ (550-650)

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Finest Known 1815 “Corporation of the City of New York”

891 The Corporation of the City of New York. New York, New York. Twenty-Five Cents. 3rd July, 1815. PCGS graded Very Fine-35. Harris H69. Rarity-6. Plate Dd. Printed on thin bond paper. Medium format note. Imprint of T. & W Mercien, Print. 93 Gold-St. Center, “25,” ship above. Shaded end panels with outlined denomination. A superb note from the Stack’s White Oak sale, where it was graded Extremely Fine. It is too conservatively graded as “folds” seen by the “professional” graders are in actuality the natural paper ripples as it was originally manufactured. Exceptionally clean, fresh and boldly printed, from the face this note appears virtually Gem Uncirculated. Certainly it is the top of the Condition Census. In this condition, calling this note a Rarity-6 does little justice. This is the single finest example seen by us, as the majority of these thin notes were well used, tending to fall apart.................................................................. (800-1,000)

Outstanding 1814 Three Cent Private Issuer New York 3

892 Private Issuer. “I promise to pay Bearer, No. 167 Washington Street.” New York, New York. Printed Date of 1814. Three Cent. Choice Crisp Extremely Fine. Harris 268. Rarity-7. Likely Unique, this is a Private Issue Small format note printed in black on thick bond paper having a couple of expertly sealed splits. The text is within an elaborate decorative pattern border. By the description, appears to be “the listing” in Harris................ ....................................................................................... (400-600)

Rare 1817 “The Bank of Cape Fear” Fifty Dollars Note

894 The Bank of Cape Fear. Wilmington, North Carolina. Fifty Dollars. Dated 1817. Contemporary Counterfeit. Very Fine. Haxby NC-90 C146a. Plate F. High Rarity-5. Printer imprint of Murray, Draper, Fairman & Co. The top center vignette shows a seated Female as Commerce and Navigation. There are ornate end panels reading, FIFTY at left and FIFTY DOLLARS at right. An important rare type having some fold voids, as printed, at left and printed from a well made plate............................... (750-950)

Rare 1817 “The Bank of Cape Fear” North Carolina Note

895 The Bank of Cape Fear. Wilmington, North Carolina. Three Dollars. Dated June 9, 1817. Contemporary Counterfeit. Crisp About Uncirculated. Haxby NC-90 C40. Plate C. High Rarity-5. Printer imprint of Leney & Rollinson, N. Y. The top center vignette displays Commerce seated, with Shaded end panels, a THREE left and “3” at right. Extremely high grade for this early North Carolina type. Bright, vibrant as a brand new note. This was off the market for decades in the famous Lindesmith holdings, sold a decade ago in 2000. A great early Obsolete North Carolina note, being of outstanding quality and rarity.......................... (750-950)

Rare “The Silver Lake Bank Pay at the Union Bank in the City of N. York” from Montrose, Pennsylvania !

Signatures of the Printers of First US Postage Stamp

893 1843-44, Separate Letters Signed by Rawdon, Wright, and Hatch, Choice Extremely Fine. Three 9.75” x 8” folded letters postmarked New York and sent to the New York State Comptroller’s office in Albany, with each being a certificate of delivery from the engravers of either bank notes or printing plates and each signed by a different engraver: July 21, 1843, bank notes to the Ogdensburg Bank, signed by Freeman Rawdon, Nov. 3, 1843, bank notes to Phenix Bank of N.Y., Neziah Wright; Oct 5, 1844, five printing plates to the Powell Bank of Newburgh, Geo. W. Hatch. Great collateral for the 1847 specialist with signatures of the principals of the firm that printed the United State’s first postage stamp. (3 items)......................................................................... (500-600)

896 The Silver Lake Bank Pay at the Union Bank in the City of N. York. Montrose, Pennsylvania. Dated 1819. Choice Very Fine. Haxby PA-320 C20. Rarity-6. No plate letter. Imprint of Kearny. Top center, seated female, farm in background. Ornate panel ends, V at left and Pennsylvania at right. Some internal splits which have been mended with old hinging and has multiple pinholes. Though this type is listed as a counterfeit in Haxby, we suggest that perhaps this type should instead be labeled a “Spurious Note” in the style of the known Maverick, Durand & Co. No matter, this is a significant rarity that is in a very clean, pleasing grade. A really wonderful and wild rare Obsolete note............ (500-600)

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Unlisted Rarity “The Philadelphia Bank” Archival Twenty

897 Philadelphia, PA. The Philadelphia Bank. Twenty Dollars. Archival Remainder. Crisp About Uncirculated. Haxby PA485. Unlisted. Plate B. Printed on bond paper, having no engraver imprint. The text is in various fonts across center. The left end has “TWENTY” on a shaded panel. Banner across top reads, “Original Capital Stock $1,000,000.” These notes were paid out of the “Joint Funds” as denoted in the obligation of the text. This style and size suggests that this note did circulate and was probably used as a Bearer instrument, as is also noted in the obligation. Some light toning and having a Jumbo bottom sheet margin. An exceedingly rare note and the only example we have catalogued. An important imprint missing in literally every major collection. Ex: Schingoethe Collection, Part 10 (R. M. Smythe & Co., April 12, 2007, Lot 2346).................................................. (3,000-4,000)

Extremely Rare “The Bank of North America” Proof Note

900 Providence, RI. The Bank of North America. Two Dollars. Choice Crisp India Paper Proof. Haxby RI-365 G10. Durand 1051. Plate A. Likely PRF R-8. This well printed, bright clean note has the imprint of Reed & Pelton on India paper. As previously described by Bruce Hagen... Shadow Outlines of TWO TWO at bottom. Title across center, seated Knowledge with quill and book and standing Hope with anchor. Oval counters flank vignette. Fancy triple die ends with “2” at left and tiny RHODE ISLAND on right. Bottom center, ornate die composed of concentric lathe rings. This Proof is a much rarer imprint combination from the Reed Archives formerly owned by Mr. Ford. This example was one of the back cover notes, within the montage, on the CAA sale catalogue for the Cincinnati sale in which this last appeared in 2000. (This is not the Haxby Plate Note as thought to be and so catalogued in 1999.) The top center is trimmed in a bit irregularly. Pen squiggles in the signature blocks. Ex: 1999 Stack’s Americana Sale, January 12-13, 1999, Lot 817; Abner Reed Archive; F.C.C. Boyd Estate.............................................................. (1,800-2,000)

1812 “The Providence Bank” Providence Five Dollars Note

Rare 1820s “The Philadelphia Bank” Archival One Dollar

898 Philadelphia, PA. “The Philadelphia Bank”. One Dollar. Archival Remainder. 1820s era note. Choice Very Fine. Haxby PA-485 G80. Plate b. 1820s era note. Printed on very clean bond paper. No imprint. Text, various fonts with an engraved cursive payee, “J Welsh”. Light toning across the top. On the left end, “ONE” is within a shaded panel. Interesting and rare Archival piece............................................................................... (500-700)

901 The Providence Bank. Providence, Rhode Island. Five Dollars. Dated June 12, 1812. Contemporary Counterfeit. Choice About Uncirculated. Haxby RI-380 C52. Plate D. Durand 1870. Rarity6. No printer imprint. Vignette at the upper left shows Commerce, and on the right end, Anchor. The left end has a shaded panel with FIVE. This very early Providence, Rhode Island note is from an Eric Newman listed bank in “The Early Paper Money of America”. A wonderful note having high grade, bright fresh eye appeal and scarcity........................................................................... (275-350)

Extremely Rare “The Southern Loan Company of Philadelphia” Interest Bearing Post Note Proof on Card

Printed off an 1800s Amos Doolittle Engraved Plate with “Engraved & Printed by A Doolittle New Haven 1808.”

899 Philadelphia, PA, The Southern Loan Company of Philadelphia, $___. Interest Bearing Post Note. Choice India Paper Proof on Card. Haxby-Not listed. No plate letter. Bold Black Proof Printing on clean India paper and mounted on archive page. Imprint of . Vignette design at the upper left of a hunched Winged Eagle, with the title to the right and Obligations across bottom center. The end panels are identical in style and are facing each other, with Cameo Portrait profile corners and a Medallic Bemjamin Franklin image at center. Full printed Stub located at the far left end.

902 The Washington Bank in Westerly. Westerly, Rhode Island. Ten Dollars. c.1800s Later Reprint. Choice Crisp Uncirculated. Haxby RI-560 G92. Durand 2518. In this format, Rarity-4. Plate Ds. Beautifully printed upon onion skin paper, tiny corner nib at the upper left. Imprint at left, “Engraved & Printed by A Doolittle New Haven 1808.” At left is a titled George Washington portrait. Far left, ornate rectangle with RHODE ISLAND with a Large “10” at Center. These great design notes are scarcer............ (200-250)

This “Bank” issued many note types, and this is the very first we have seen of this exceedingly rare major design type. An banknote issuer that sould have a bank number in Haxby. A bold and impressive “Underwood, Bald, Spencer & Hufty” Proof note, that has high quality, along with all of the structure and obligations of a standard Obsolete Banknote. Ex: Schingoethe Part 8 (R. M. Smythe & Co., October 13, 2006, part of Lot 2935); Archives of the American Banknote Company (Christie’s, June 5, 1991)....... ....................................................................................... (500-600) Page 238

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Rare Massachusetts Banking Broadside

1853 Charter “Grocers & Produce Bank, Providence R.I.”

903 1853-Dated. Original Imprint, State of Rhode Island, General Assembly, “Charter of Grocers and Producers Bank, Providence R.I.” Choice Near Mint. This historic Obsolete Bank Note related Imprint is the original State General Assembly, “AN ACT, to Incorporate the Stockholders of the Grocers and Producers Bank, in the city of Providence.” Rhode Island; in 1853. It has 8 pages, measures 4” x 6” with self wrap covers and is in overall excellent condition. The Grocers and Producers’ Bank, No. 62 Westminster Street, was incorporated in the year 1853, with Capital of $100,000. Rare................................................................................ (200-300)

1707 Early Colonial Tiverton, Rhode Island Liquor Licence

906 December, 1826, “A TRUE ABSTRACT FROM THE STATEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENTS AND DIRECTORS OF THE DIFFERENT BANKS...”, Fine. A very rare and significant broadside from the obsolete currency issuing period. Printed on white paper. Very large folio, 24” by 20”. At the top is the titles. Listed are the issuing banks at the left and liabilities and resources of the bank in columnar form. These broadsides would be hanging in the back of the bank for use of the officers to know quickly the solvency and status of outstanding circulation of notes by other banks. These broadsides are very rare and this is the first we have offered or seen in any sale. The only examples we have seen were pictured in reference books. The large size of course made them fragile. Imprint of True and Greene, Boston. Overall, great appearance for such a large broadside. Folded as it was sent initially to the bank it was used at. There are some wormholes in a few places, but not affecting the visual impact of this fascinating item.................................................... (800-1,200)

Unique 1843 Broadside Promoting “Small” Currency Notes

904 July 8, 1707-Dated, Eraly Colonial Manuscript Document Signed, “John Cary,” as Clerk of Courts, being a Liquor Licence, Tiverton, Rhode Island, Choice Very Fine. This is an,original document dated in 1707 at Tiverton, Rhode Island, where William Briggs is allowed to serve rum, wine and brandy. “It is to be spent out of doors, but he shall not entertain or suffer anyone to gambling or tippling in his house, cellar or barnside nor offer any other drink than listed...” Signed John Cary, clerk of courts. This document measures 8” x 9” has a small hole at upper right edge affecting one word and some folds. A truly remarkable, very early Colonial American period liquor license document, that shows the rather amazing extent of tolerance for man’s sins of the day and it remains in simply outstanding overall condition.......... .................................................................................... (800-1,000)

“Act” Founding The First Bank Of The United States

907 c. 1843, Printed Broadside, text reading “...Opposed to the Sub-Treasury, AND IN FAVOR OF SMALL BILLS...” Choice Fine. This original Broadside is bold and impressive in appearance, this Political and Monetary Broadside is printed on wove paper, measuring 11” x 15.5” and lightly tipped onto a larger card. We derive the 1843 date from a pencil notation following the November 2nd meeting date. This remarkable Broadside was printed to advertise the “Public Meeting of the Electors of the Western Towns of Wayne County, without distinction of party, who are Opposed to the Sub-Treasury, AND IN FAVOR OF SMALL BILLS...” Probably Unique, as we have never seen or heard of another..................................................................... (1,500-1,800)

Die Proof Print by James Smillie Dated January 6, 1857

905 March 2, 1791, Gazette of the United States Newspaper, With “An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States,” Philadelphia, Fine. 16.55” x 10.5,” 4 pages. The front page features, “An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States,” which is the founding document of the First Bank of the United States. Some toning at left and slight separation at centerfold spine. An historic item in the history of banking and paper money of the United States............. (600-800)

908 c. 1857, Die Proof Frontispiece to “Life & Times of (George) Washington,” Print by James Smillie, Choice Extremely Fine. Original, 9.25” x 6” uncolored print on card stock with wide margins. This early die state proof by Smillie is a frontispiece for Vol. 1 of J.F. Schroeder’s multi-volume biography on Washington. Smillie’s engraving depicts a statue of General Washington, the military commander holding the emblems of authority. Vignettes flanking the statue show an equestrian Washington triumphant at Trenton and Princeton. The author’s name and publisher, Martin, Johnson & Co., New York, are engraved on the pediment. A pencil notation, “JDS,” credits this work to Smillie, and another notation indicates this Proof was pulled for an etching January 6, 1857............................ (400-500) Page 239

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Rare 1817 “BANK OF THE UNITED STATES” Imprint

1799 New York City Treasurer’s Bond

909 1817-Dated, First Edition, Imprint Letter to the Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, Choice Extremely Fine. This original 6 page pamphlet was printed in Providence, Rhode Island in 1817. The 5” x 7.75” pamphlet is a letter to the stockholders of the Bank of the United States residing in the Providence vicinity about an application that was made to the board to have the Bristol branch removed. This important Obsolete Currency bank related pamphlet is in a fine state of original preservation having some expected light tone and is overall “as made”................. (400-500)

913 1799 Document, a Bond for the Office of Treasurer of New York, Choice Very Fine. 2+ pages, on fine, laid paper, 11.75” x 7.25.”. Then, as now, people in positions that dealt with money were required to post surety bonds. This handwritten document bonds Alexander Robertson and Jonathan Broome in the amount of 5,000 Pounds “current Money of the State of New York” to Daniel Phanix, the nominated and appointed Treasurer of New York City. Beautifully written in a tight hand and signed on the top of the third page by Phanix, Robertson and Broome, each with a small diamond-shaped wax and paper seal to the right of the signatures. Normal, light age toning, some archival repairs along fold splits. An important, historical document and certainly unique............... .................................................................................... (900-1,200)

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Six Different D.L. Milliken Novelty Advertising Notes

Colonial Men’s Leather Wallet

911 D.L. Milliken Novelty Advertising Notes. Six Different. Average Very Fine. This is a choice collection grouping of Advertising notes from the Milliken imprint series, with various face designs including the Odd Fellows Bank; Bank of Cashtown; Irish Republic; Republica Cuba; Banque D’ Haiti and Patriot’s Bank. Assorted advertisement from various establishments from Boston, Brockton, Brockton, Worcester, Danvers and Thorndike, Massachusetts. A few with small flaws or petty stains, sold “as is” overall a nice, useful selection. (6 notes)............................................. (400-500)

914 c. 1800, Colonial Era, Men’s Leather Wallet, Choice Fine. Brown leather men’s wallet, 6.5” x 4”, internal compartments that are still intact, as is the wrap-around leather strap for securing it. Leather is worn in places, but still retains much of its original brown tanning—very little cracking to surface; still soft and supple, with two “sealed” areas.......................................................... (300-400)

1791 Newspaper Report on the “Bank of the United States” 912 November 19, 1791, Newspaper, “Gazette of The United States,” Published by John Fenno, Philadelphia, PA, Choice Very Fine. Vol. III, No. 59, 15.75” x 10”, 3-column layout, 4 pages (233-236), disbound. Light foxing along the top and margins; very small absences in upper right corner, where the paper is rather thin. Crisp, dark type throughout. Complete newspaper with prominent three-column front-page resolution signed in type by Thomas Willing, President of the Board of Directors of the Bank of the United States, outlining the regulations for the first bank. The second page contains a proclamation signed in type by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson notifying the country of a peace treaty signed with the Cherokee Nation: “WHEREAS a Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the United States, and the Cherokee Nation of Indians, was made and concluded the second day of the Month of July last... I have ordered the Said Treaty to be hereby published...” The complete text of the 16-article treaty follows in two columns, signed in print by Washington and Jefferson, and by several Cherokee. A great piece of American history describing the first Bank of the United States, and a major treaty that was abrogated by the U.S. in 1838 when the Cherokee were forcibly removed from the lands set aside for them in this 1791 document...................... (700-800) Page 240

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Macerated Currency

1802 Official Treasury Department Broadside Statement

“Macerated Currency Hat” Rarity

915 January 5, 1802-Dated, Broadside Imprint, United States Treasury Department, Chart on “... Articles exported from the United States, in the Years 1798, 1799, and 1800...,” Choice Very Fine. Original, 1802 Official Treasury Department Broadside Statement, fully titled, “Statement, exhibiting the amount of Drawbacks paid, on sundry Articles exported from the United States, in the Years 1798, 1799, and 1800, compared with the amount of Duties collected on the same respectively.” It is printed in deep black on off-white official laid period paper, 1 page, measuring a large 13.5” x 16” and is well centered with just some expected light tone. Whole, solid and complete, this highly uncommon United States Treasury Department Broadside would be excellent for display.................................................. (300-400)

916 Post-Civil War Era Wallet. Leather, 19.5cm by 9.0cm. Fine. Wallet folds out to reveal notched violet cardboard dividers for notes inscribed 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. The back inside cover of the wallet has integral leather pockets for Fractional Currency notes that are gold-stamped 10, 15, 25, and 50. Also there is a large pocket for miscellaneous (drafts/checks/exchanges). An interesting configuration and rare wallet. Wallet shows use on the outside, but the interior is much finer................................................ (300-400)

Exceedingly Rare “Specimen” Canadian Passport 917 c. 1970, Specimen Canadian Passport, Printed by and from the Canadian Bank Note Archive, Choice Mint. 6.25” x 3.75,” mounting paper still attached to the outer back page. Two small hole cancels through the entire book. Dark blue covers, pink inner pages. Tremendous quality, in terms of both condition and printing technique. Exceedingly rare.......................................... (400-600)

918 Macerated Currency Hat, with its Original Red and White Silk Hatband, Extremely Fine. This is a very rare example, measuring 1.75” tall x 3.75” long. Most of the original printed paper insert tag fully intact and boldly printed having a couple of small chips out of the top edge. It reads: “Made (f)rom (ma)cerated money from U. S. Treasury. Estimated value, $2,000”. This is a nice original example and one which will prove very difficult to locate again or improve upon......................................... (400-500)

Washington Monument Made Of Macerated U.S. Currency

919 Macerated Currency, Washington Monument, Choice Near Mint. This Macerated Currency figure, made in the shape of the Washington Monument, measures 6.25” tall by 2.25” at the square shaped base. A small partial paper label portion is attached to the base of the monument. A patriotic form of Macerated Currency, in excellent quality and ready for display on one’s desk............... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

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Colonial Coinage Attractive 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-29

920 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29. Whitman-930. Very Fine. 70.1 grns. Rarity-3. This attractive, correct weight example has nice centering to both sides and is even in wear. There is some slight roughness at the rim from circulation and the color is a natural silver with some deeper scattered tone hidden within some of the devices and a few trivial ticks. It has not been clipped, and many details display quite bold for this variety. Overall, this is a very collectable coin for this popular, major listed type. The Whitman book by Bowers lists a value in VF-20 of $4,200 and the Red Book shows $4,000 in Very Fine. This coin has a nice, clear central Pine Tree, Date and Denomination......... ................................................................................. (2,500-3,500) The Noe-29 variety is easily identified by the upturned lower branches of the Pine Tree, the four pellets in the border below the Pine Tree, the recut “M” of “MASATHVSETS”, and a colon after each word on the reverse. All of these diagnostics for this particular variety are in bold detail on this particular coin.

Circulated 1824 Restrike American Plantation Token

Choice Uncirculated 1723 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing

923 1723 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing. DEI GRATIA. REX. Choice Uncirculated. 59.0 grns. This choice Mint State coin has natural lustrous chestnut-brown color with some areas of natural darker tone. The surfaces are smooth and hard having traces of original red mint luster still hidden within some of the legends and devices... ....................................................................................... (600-900)

1723 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny Choice About Mint State

924 1723 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny. Second Type. No Period. Choice About Uncirculated. 115.5 grns. This appealing coin has medium brown color, smooth hard surface, and nice underlying natural mint luster. There is an obverse die break along the lower letters of the right side near the rim. Only faint friction is seen on the highest points. An attractive major Colonial type coin........... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

1724 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny NGC Graded AU-55

921 (1688) American Plantation Token. 1824 Restrike. 1/24 Part Real. Newman 5-D. Extremely Fine. 149.5 grams. This is a well centered coin with medium gray color and evenly worn surfaces with just a few of small spots of tinpest. Scarce........... (500-600)

Uncirculated 1722 Rosa Americana Penny VTILE DVLCI

922 1722 Rosa Americana Penny. VTILE DVLCI. Breen-113. Uncirculated. 116.8 grns. 26 mm. This coin has rich brown surfaces and excellent sharpness. The rims, letters of the legends, and central Rose device being distinct. It is well centered on both sides, having once short pinscratch under VLCI in the reverse field. There is some trivial faint cabinet friction on the very highest points, keeping this coin from grading choice......... (3,200-3,600) Page 242

925 1724 Wood’s Hibernia Halfpenny. Stop after date. Martin 4.51-K.4. NGC graded About Uncirculated-55 Brown. Rarity-2. 117.2 gns. This choice quality coin has the scarce 1724 date. It has lots of original mint red luster around the letters on both sides. There is also generous quantities of mint color edging the devices on both sides. The strike is nice, both sides have smooth, glossy hard surfaces and is strong at the peripheries which have sharp, perfect edges. This is an impressive, premium quality coin of a scarcer Wood’s issue which is listed on page 43 of the Red Book, with a listed value of $1,300 in “AU” and at $2,700 in “Unc”...... ................................................................................. (1,400-1,600)

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1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny NGC Extremely Fine-45

929 1710-AA. French Colonies. 30 Deniers. ANACS graded Very Fine-30. There is light original Silvering remaining over the surfaces and it is very even in wear from circulation.... (275-325)

1711-D 30 Deniers ANACS graded Extremely Fine-45 926 1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny. No “P” type. NGC graded Extremely Fine-45 Brown. This sharply struck chocolate coin has some central roughness, while the fields surfaces are smooth and hard.......................................................................... (450-600)

Nicely Circulated 1766 Pitt Halfpenny

930 1711-D. French Colonies. 30 Deniers. Breen-284. Vlack-3. W-11720. ANACS graded Extremely Fine-45. There is light original Silvering remaining over the surfaces and it is very even in wear from circulation................................................. (450-550)

Scarce 1722/1-H Variety French Colonies Copper Sou

927 1766 Pitt Halfpenny. Choice Very Fine. 86.1 grns. This attractive coin has excellent eye appeal for the grade with clear details. The chestnut-brown surfaces are smooth and hard. There is one tiny dark tone speck on the obverse rim edge at 3:00 (not to be confused as a defect). A nice piece for Colonial coin collectors of major Red Book listed types.............................................. (2,000-2,500)

Impressive Circulated Fully “Silvered” 1766 Pitt Halfpenny

931 1722/1-H French Colonies Copper Sou. La Rochelle Mint. Extremely Fine. 96.4 grns. This is a very sharply struck and well detailed example of this scarce, major listed type. It is fairly well centered on both sides and shows little actual wear from circulation. The surfaces are a rich deep chestnut-brown in color with an attractive glossy appearance. The 1 can clearly be seen within the loop of the second 2 in the date. One of the nicest examples of this major listed type we have seen. This coin is superior to the current 2011 Red Book plate example illustrated on page 51, which has a listed value of $2,750 in Extremely Fine. Ex: Bowers & Merena, Murray, Swope Collection Auction, September 1985, Lot 1777................................................................... (1,200-1,800)

928 1766 Pitt Halfpenny. Full Original Silvering. Breen-251. Silvered. Extremely Fine. The surfaces have full original Silvering coverage and is very evenly circulated. This coin has sharp detail showing bold devices, including Pitt’s Hair. It appears not too different, other than for grade, as compared to the Silvered example shown illustrated in the Red Book on page 48. The legends on both sides and the face of the Lion Ship “Masthead” is visible to the naked eye. There are a few trivial scattered contacts and a small tooth mark from testing the “Silver” appearance of this coin in the right-obverse field. Overall, it is very well centered on both sides and an excellent opportunity for collectors.............. (3,500-4,000)

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1755 Jeton of Louis XV King of France ANACS EF-40

932 France 1755 Jeton. Louis XV King of France and Navarre. ANACS graded Extremely Fine-40. A very clean and well presented coin with hard, smooth surfaces and a nice strike and eye appeal for the grade. Quite pleasing....................... (250-300) Page 243

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Ex: 1985 Kosoff Sale 1767 French Colonies Copper Sou

933 1767 French Colonies Copper Sou. With “RF” Counterstamp. Choice Extremely Fine. 189.8 grns. A perfectly centered, sharply struck coin, having excellent glossy smooth medium brown surfaces. Ex: Bowers & Merena, Abe Kosoff Estate Sale, November 1985, Lot 4102......................................................................... (300-400)

Popular “Hercules Head” Variety 1786 Connecticut Copper

936 1786 Connecticut Copper. Mailed Bust Facing Left. “Hercules Head” variety. Miller 5.3-N. W-2585. Choice Fine. 131.2 grns. This mostly glossy chocolate color coin has obverse details approaching Very Fine, specially on the all important “Hercules Head.” It is quite clean and free of major detractions... (550-650)

Sharp 1783 Nova Constellatio Copper Blunt Rays Variety

934 1783 Nova Constellatio Copper. “CONSTELATIO” with Blunt Rays. Crosby 3-C. Extremely Fine or better. 121.8 grns. This rich chocolate color coin has sharp details with glossy and iridescent surfaces that having been protected with a thin coating long ago to protect it. The definition to the reverse side eye is distinct, the edges are very sharp, and only light traces of actual friction from circulation is present................................................... (800-1,000)

937 1786 Connecticut Copper. Mailed Bust Facing Left. Miller 5.4O.1. About Very Fine. 148.7 grns. This classic 1786 Connecticut design is medium brown in color with underlying subdued red from a cleaning received long ago. The surfaces are hard and smooth being virtually defect-free. Details of VF shown most prominently on the obverse head design............................................ (275-350)

Popular 1787 Connecticut Copper “Mutton Head” Variety

1785 Nova Constellatio Copper PCGS graded Very Fine-30

938 1787 Connecticut Copper. Mailed Bust Right. “Mutton Head” Variety. Miller 1.2-C. PCGS graded Very Fine-20. This deep chocolate coin has mostly smooth hard surfaces and a rich, glossy appearance.................................................................. (800-1,100) 935 1785 Nova Constellatio Copper. “CONSTELLATIO” with Pointed Rays. Crosby 5-E. W-1915. PCGS graded Very Fine30. This major type has nice natural chestnut-brown color with some deeper scattered tone and is very well centered on both sides. There are no noticeable marks or detractions and the central “eye” enjoys the sharpness of Extremely Fine. Overall, a most pleasing specimen of this important 1785 “CONSTELLATIO” type......... ....................................................................................... (550-650)

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Pleasing Circulated 1787 DBL Connecticut Copper

939 1787 Connecticut Copper. Draped Bust Facing Left. Very Fine. 154.2 grns. This is a well centered and nicely struck coin, having rich light to medium chestnut-brown color providing nice contrast to the devices. The surfaces are hard and smooth with no major detractions. A lovely, evenly circulated example of this more common major Connecticut Copper type............. (275-350)

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Pleasing 1787 “Laughing Head” Type Connecticut Copper

Impressive Glossy 1787 Massachusetts Cent Ryder 2-A

940 1787 Connecticut Copper. Mailed Bust Left. “Laughing Head,” First Type. Miller 6.1-M. Whitman W-2820. Extremely Fine. 116.4 grns. This attractive, medium chestnut coin is very well centered on both sides, with a full clear 1787 date being fully upon the planchet. It is well struck on the obverse from a sharp, early state of that die and having a later state reverse, which typically appears weaker with some minor roughess. The obverse details are excellent, including the hair, face and bust with the legends crisp. In fact, it appears somewhat finer than the Red Book plate, illustrated on page 59. A nice example of this major, classic “Laughing Head” Type, Connecticut Copper............. (800-1,000)

944 1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 2-A. Choice About Uncirculated. 151.3 grns. This impressive 1787 Cent has excellent centering, glossy natural deep chestnut surfaces and plenty of rich eye appeal. Other than a couple of very faint hairlines and a small area of natural surface irregularity in the upper left field above the Indian’s hand, this coin is very close to full Mint State. There is a hint of faint cabinet friction to the highest points, the eagle’s breast feathers, head, date and all details are distinct. A very nice coin........................................................................... (1,500-2,000)

Miller 10-C Variety Struck Over A 1785 Nova Constellatio

941 1788 Connecticut Copper. Mailed Bust Left. Miller 10-C. Struck Over a 1785 Nova Constellatio. Very Fine. 113.8 grns. This coin was struck over a 1785 Nova Constellatio with definite details of the undertype clearly seen on the obverse, somewhat less so on the reverse. It is medium brown and a bit dull in appearance, having faint hairlines under the toning. What appear to the scrapes on the face are actually central details of the Nova Constellatio design............................................................................. (500-700)

1788 Massachusetts Half Cent NGC About Uncirculated-55

1788 Massachusetts Ryder 10-L Cent NGC Graded EF-40

945 1 7 8 8 M a s s a c h u s e t t s C e n t . W i t h P e r i o d A f t e r MASSACHUSETTS. Ryder 10-L. NGC graded Extremely Fine-40 Brown. This is an excellent example of this type for the collector wanting an extremely clean and pleasing circulated coin. This coin has hard smooth surfaces, a sharp strike, and superior natural brown color. Ex: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, February 1977, Lot 354.............................................................. (800-1,000)

Circulated 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny

942 1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B. NGC graded About Uncirculated-55 Brown. This coin has natural light even chestnut color and is very well centered on both sides. The 1788 date is fully struck upon the planchet. The surfaces have a pleasing appearance with just one trivial mark at the upper reverse edge worth mention. A high quality NGC graded About Uncirculated-55 example of this popular major type. Ex: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, February 1977, Lot 352........................................................... (1,500-2,000)

946 1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 19-87C. About Very Fine. 97.2 grns. Rarity-4. This coin is very well centered and has relatively smooth, evenly worn defect-free surfaces. It has chestnut to medium-brown color and decent details. The reverse is particularly attractive, being sharp for the grade and with an excellent distinct 1787 date that is fully upon the planchet........... ....................................................................................... (300-400)

Circulated 1787 Massachusetts Cent Ryder 6-G Variety 943 1787 Massachusetts Cent. Arrows in Left Talon. Ryder 6-G. W-7140. Very Fine. 157.8 grns. This medium chestnut, evenly circulated coin has nice centering and a clean, even appearance. The central reverse shield is weak in strike and there are no major marks or detractions. A very collectable example of this better variety............................................................................ (400-500)

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Beautiful About Uncirculated 1787 New Jersey Maris 46-e.

947 1787 New Jersey Copper. Outline Shield. Maris 46-e. About Uncirculated. 149.2 grns. This well detailed coin has natural medium brown color and nice eye appeal. The surfaces are mostly smooth and hard with some scattered small micro-porous patches likely as made. There is a very tiny rim clip at 7:00. The details are sharp, specially on the horse’s mane.................. (1,200-2,400)

Circulated Large Planchet New Jersey Copper Maris 62-q

948 1787 New Jersey Copper. Large Planchet. Maris 62-q. Choice Very Fine. 140.6 grains. This choice appearing, scarcer Large Planchet type is well centered and has nice details on hard, chocolatebrown surfaces. Ex: Auctions by Bowers and Merena, Ezra Cole Collection Sale, January 1986, Lot 1246....................... (400-500)

Sharp 1785 Vermont Landscape Type “Vermonts” Holed to be Worn as a Celebratory Badge and Decoration

951 1785 Vermont Copper. Landscape Type. “Vermonts.” Ryder2. Holed. Extremely Fine. 103.8 grns. This is a vastly above average Vermont Copper, having excellent centering and strike for the grade with full strong date. This coin has been carefully holed through the “S’ of VERMONTS, a likely indication that the wearer wanted the State name to read properly VERMONT. The reason may have been to wear it on display in 1791 when Vermont became the 14th State, in celebration of that extremely historic event. The color is a perfect natural medium chestnut and the surfaces are remarkably smooth and defect free, having very sharp, rarely seen details and great eye appeal. This coin appears to have been specifically hand selected for its impressive display characteristics and superior eye appeal. Those major positive attributes made it the best candidate for the owner’s display. Had this valuable coin not been used for that special purpose, it would clearly be worth in the high four figures and rate as Condition Census................... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

Popular “Baby Head” Variety 1786 Vermont Copper

Large Planchet 1787 New Jersey Copper Maris 62-q

949 1787 New Jersey Copper. Large Planchet. Plain Shield. Maris 62-q. W-5350. Very Fine. 146.9 grns. This coin is well centered on both sides and has a sharp strike and details for the grade. Dark chocolate in color has faint even porosity with almost no contact marks from circulation and sharp, clean edges.............. (300-400)

950 1788 New Jersey Copper. Head Right. Maris 67-v. PCGS Genuine. Fine/Very Fine. This is a pleasing, very clean medium chestnut coin having smooth hard surfaces and even, natural wear from circulation.............................................................. (275-350) Page 246

952 1786 Vermont Copper. “Baby Head” Variety. Ryder-9. Very Fine. This is a decent, collectible example of this major listed type. The central “Baby Head” profile is quite clear and well defined with a bit of the eye apparent. The outer legends are quite soft. The reverse has a sharper strike with half of “1787” date being clearly seen at bottom. This coin has a natural rich chocolate brown color with some glossiness and scattered natural irregularities to the planchet................................................................. (900-1,200)

Sharp 1787 Vermont Copper BRITANNIA Type Ryder-13

953 1787 Vermont Copper. “BRITANNIA” Type. Ryder-13. Bressett 17-V. Choice Extremely Fine. This attractive Vermont Copper has a well defined obverse, with sharp hair details. It has excellent centering, and a glossy natural chestnut color. The planchet has a minor shallow edge clip just before 6 o’clock on the obverse. As usual for this variety, the reverse is made weak. There is a shallow light scratch on the cheek of the face and a few trivial hairlines from light circulation. Overall, this coin is an impressive and desirable as a high quality specimen of this major type........................................................................... (1,000-1,500)

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Outstanding 1781 North American Token PCGS AU-53

George Washington Coinage 1783 Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent NGC MS-61

954 1781 North American Token. PCGS graded About Uncirculated53. This is a really pleasing, glossy rich chestnut coin mixed with some deeper chocolate, with a vastly superior strike and appearance to most seen. Just saw an NGC EF sell on Ebay today, as I am cataloging, which sold for $525. This current PCGS AU-53 coin is vastly superior!........................................................ (900-1,200)

Choice PCGS Graded Mint State-63 Kentucky Token

957 1783 Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent. NGC graded Mint State-61 Brown. This lovely, medium chestnut-brown coin has excellent eye appeal from smooth hard surfaces and is an early strike, having almost no signs of striations on the reverse. The 2011 Red Book lists this type at a value of $2,500 in MS-60 on page 76..................................................................... (1,800-2,000)

Choice 1783 Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent

955 c. 1792 Kentucky Token. Plain Edge. PCGS graded Mint State63 Brown. This well above average, premium quality coin is very well centered coin, sharply struck and lustrous. It has excellent eye appeal having hard, glossy surfaces that are a perfect chestnut in color. An excellent PCGS graded Mint State-63 example of this popular, major type.................................................. (1,200-1,400)

958 1783 Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent. Choice About Uncirculated. 115.5 grns. This perfectly centered coin has excellent, natural chestnut color and smooth surfaces. Struck from the early state of the dies as there are almost no signs of any striations and it has some faded mint red on the reverse............... .................................................................................... (700-1,000)

Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent NGC Graded AU-50

Choice Mint State 1795 Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent

956 1795 Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent. Lettered Edge “We Promise to Pay the Bearer One Cent.” NGC graded Mint State-62 Brown. This coin has the eye appeal of near Gem, with a very light surface contact on the obverse right field. The reverse is virtually perfect, with lots of satiny original mint luster present. Ex: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale, February 1977, Lot 399...................... (900-1,200)

959 1783 Washington “UNITY STATES” Cent. NGC graded About Uncirculated-50 Brown. This quality coin was made at an early striking, so it has no distracting striations across the reverse. The surfaces are perfectly hard and smooth, having a satiny, medium brown appearance. Ex: Stack’s Public Auction Sale, September 1977, Lot 63................................................................... (700-800)

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Washington Born Virginia Cent NGC Details of Very Fine

George Washington Buttons “Discovery” Set of Four George Washington Inaugural Buttons ( Our Cover Images )

960 (1792) Washington Born Virginia Cent. Copper. Corrosion. NGC graded Details of Very Fine. This rarity is well struck and deep brown, having many obvious overall details of a Very Fine coin, on a rather porous planchet. The obverse is particularly strong and well centered. The reverse has most of the historic legends clear and readable, even with the central overall roughness, which is apparent. This is an important, historic and highly collectable, major George Washington type. The current Guide Book lists this Washington type on page 73, at $4,000 in Fine and $7,000 in Very Fine. An excellent opportunity to acquire this well detailed example at a reasonable value.................................. (3,000-4,500)

Choice Uncirculated Washington, Liberty & Security Penny

This remarkable set of four superb quality George Washington Inaugural Buttons came to be consigned as part of a near identical set, all being individually offered here, in this auction. This “Discovery” group came to us through the consignor viewing the History Channel television show “Pawn Stars,” where this cataloger had a special appearance to help attribute several other George Washington button types. This group is completely fresh to the collector market and come “out of the woodwork.” To double-check and confirm the complete authenticity and originality of these four buttons, all were reviewed in person by our friend and noted expert Anthony Terranova, who we thank for his kind assistance. It is difficult to place an exact estimate on these “Fab four,” therefore we place what we believe to be a very conservative estimate range on them for collectors. This is truly an outstanding opportunity for collectors of historic Buttons, Political, George Washington and Americana related items alike. One From a “Discovery” Set of Four

961 (1795) Washington, Liberty & Security Penny. Breen-1254. Baker-30. NGC graded Mint State-62 Brown. 302.1 gns. This beautiful, in our opinion conservatively graded coin is choice Mint State having rich glossy natural chestnut surfaces having a pleasing satiny luster. This premium quality coin has excellent detail, though it is struck from a later die state. This major George Washington type is listed in the Red Book on page 80................ (3,200-3,600)

962 (1795) Washington North Wales Halfpenny. Breen 1295, Baker 34. Corroded. Sharpness of Fine 64.8 gns. Surfaces badly corroded. Golden-brown high points, dark and rough overall. Struck on a very thin planchet, the thinness exacerbated by the heavy corrosion. An affordable “filler” for this major type. Ex: Stack’s Coin Galleries, August 2009, Lot 3063............ (175-225)

963 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President,” Dotted Script “GW”. Brass. With Original Shank. Choice Extremely Fine+ to About Uncirculated. 152.3 grns. 35.3 mm. Cobb 10. WHB.11A. RAU.WI.9A. DeW.GW1789.2. Bright golden-yellow brass in color. The obverse with slightly darker reverse, as expected. Cobb’s descriptive label on the back. The central large “GW: in large dotted script letters in the center. “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” in large raised block style letters, around the border with a small 6-Pointed Star encircled by 10 dots at the bottom. Magnificent quality for one of these, having exceptional overall eye appeal. This type appears as illustrated and described as a lot in the historic Stack’s Cobb Collection Sale of January 21, 21003, where another, graded Extremely Fine, sold for $17,000 (hammer price), being a record price for this type that still stands to this day............................................. (6,000-10,000)

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964 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President,” Dotted Script “GW”. Brass. With Original Shank. Choice Extremely Fine+ to About Uncirculated. 157.3 grns. 35.3 mm. Cobb 10. WHB.11A. RAU.WI.9A. DeW.GW1789.2. Bright golden-yellow brass in color. The obverse with slightly darker reverse, as expected. Cobb’s descriptive label on the back. The central large “GW: in large dotted script letters in the center. “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” in large raised block style letters, around the border with a small 6-Pointed Star encircled by 10 dots at the bottom. Magnificent quality for one of these, having exceptional overall eye appeal. This type appears as illustrated and described as a lot in the historic Stack’s Cobb Collection Sale of January 21, 21003, where another, graded Extremely Fine, sold for $17,000 (hammer price), being a record price for this type that still stands to this day............................................. (6,000-10,000)

966 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President,” Dotted Script “GW”. Brass. With Original Shank. Choice Extremely Fine+ to About Uncirculated. 160.4 grns. 35.3 mm. Cobb 10. WHB.11A. RAU.WI.9A. DeW.GW1789.2. Bright golden-yellow brass in color. The obverse with slightly darker reverse, as expected. Cobb’s descriptive label on the back. The central large “GW: in large dotted script letters in the center. “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” in large raised block style letters, around the border with a small 6-Pointed Star encircled by 10 dots at the bottom. Magnificent quality for one of these, having exceptional overall eye appeal. This type appears as illustrated and described as a lot in the historic Stack’s Cobb Collection Sale of January 21, 21003, where another, graded Extremely Fine, sold for $17,000 (hammer price), being a record price for this type that still stands to this day............................................. (6,000-10,000)

“Long Live The President” Star With Ring Of Dots Below

One From a “Discovery” Set of Four

965 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President,” Dotted Script “GW”. Brass. With Original Shank. Choice Extremely Fine+ to About Uncirculated. 169.8 grns. 35.3 mm. Cobb 10. WHB.11A. RAU.WI.9A. DeW.GW1789.2. Bright golden-yellow brass in color. The obverse with slightly darker reverse, as expected. Cobb’s descriptive label on the back. The central large “GW: in large dotted script letters in the center. “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” in large raised block style letters, around the border with a small 6-Pointed Star encircled by 10 dots at the bottom. Magnificent quality for one of these, having exceptional overall eye appeal. This type appears as illustrated and described as a lot in the historic Stack’s Cobb Collection Sale of January 21, 21003, where another, graded Extremely Fine, sold for $17,000 (hammer price), being a record price for this type that still stands to this day............................................. (6,000-10,000)

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967 (1789), George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President” with Star at Bottom Ringed with 10 Dots, Albert WI-9A, Very Good. Rarity-4; 35 mm. This type of Washington Inaugural Button has “Long Live The President” in large block letters, set in a recessed ring going all the way around the button. Inside this is a raised, blank ring, which surrounds the cursive script letters “G W” in the center. At the bottom, in the recessed ring, there is a 6-pointed star surrounded by a ring of tiny dots. This example has even surface patina, porosity and roughness. A choice example of this rare button sold in the Stack’s January 21, 2003 sale for $17,000 (hammer price). An Extremely Fine version sold in the Heritage sale of November 2004 for $4,715. These are the only two sales of this type we could find since 2003. Extremely Rare........................................................ (3,000-3,500)

“Long Live The President” Smallest Size “Cuff” Button 968 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button. “LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT” type. Smallest Size. Albert WI 17-B. With Original Shank. NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE. Fine. 15mm in diameter. “Cuff” button in size. This rare, George Washington “Long Live The President” Inaugural Button is whole and solid. It is dark brown in color with a light natural overall patina with an even surface porosity with good details. It is the smallest size of the Inaugural Button types. It has the full, solid straight shank, which is fully intact on the reverse and as made. Listed as WI 17 “B” in A.H. Albert’s book entitled, “Record Of American Uniform and Historical Buttons” shown on pages 394 and 396. This type is missing in many George Washington Inaugural Button collections. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE................................................ (2,250-2,750) Page 249

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Inaugural Button “Eagle and Star” Type Albert WI-12B One of Perhaps Eight Known with 54 Border Indents Sub-variety

Inaugural Button “Long Live the President G W” All Incuse One of the Finest Known and a Fresh “Discovery” Piece

969 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button, “Eagle and Star” type. Albert WI-12B. Sub-variety with 54 Medium Size Indents or Denticles. No shank. NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE. Extremely Fine. 35mm. Rarity-5. This very rare variety has 54 incuse dots or indentations forming the outer border. Within this is another border of extremely fine denticles (incuse lines). Though not mentioned by Albert, this inner border is known with large, medium or small Indents or denticles. This is the medium size Indents or denticles variety. This button is in excellent condition with yellow brass color and no shank. The 2005 revised edition of Cobb’s catalog of George Washington Inaugural Buttons says only eight examples of this variety are known. An example of this button in choice condition sold in the Stack’s January 21, 2003 sale for $4,250 (hammer price). A rare and extremely popular major type and design with collectors. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE................................................................ (4,000-5,000)

George Washington Inaugural Button “Long Live The President” Type with “G W” In Block Letters At Center

970 (1789) George Washington Inaugural Button. “Long Live The President” with “G W” in Block Letters. Albert WI-11A. No shank. NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE. Very Fine. 34 mm. Large Coat Button Size. This type of George Washington Inaugural Button has both inscriptions in raised letters within a recess. The block letter “G W” initials are close together, compared to 11B and 11C. Within both inscription recesses, the background space has a pebble design instead of being smooth. This button is in very nice condition aside from a couple of punches to the back causing unevenness on the front. The shank is missing. An example of this button, in choice condition, sold in the Stack’s January 21, 2003 sale for $7,250 (hammer price). An Extremely Fine example sold for $6,325 in an American Numismatics Rarities sale of March 2007. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE................................................ (2,750-3,500) Page 250

971 (1789), George Washington Inaugural Button, “Long Live The President - G W” All Incuse “ROMAN” Style Letters. “G W” in Center. Albert WI-8A. With Original Shank. NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE. Choice Extremely Fine or better. Rarity-5. 36.5 mm. This Albert WI-8A major ROMAN - “G W” letter type of George Washington Inaugural Button has the “Long Live The President” and “G W” inscriptions all in block letters and all incuse, with an incuse diamond at the bottom. This example is in exceptionally nice original condition. The color is a perfect natural olive-chestnut with some traces of light greenish patina to the metal on the reverse. All of the legends and design elements are sharp in detail and very clear on the smooth, lightly worn face. The original shank is perfectly and fully intact on the back. Since the Albert catalog was published, another variety of this type has been discovered, in which the “W” is narrower. As of 2005, four examples of the wide “W” variety and 8 examples of the narrow variety had been recorded. Our example matches the one photographed in Albert, which we presume is the wide “W” variety. Both the wide and narrow varieties sold in the Stack’s Cobb Collection Sale of January 21, 2003 for $12,000 each (hammer price), and this is the only sale of either type we have been able to find since 2003. This remarkable quality George Washington Inaugural Button came to be consigned in this auction as a totally new “Discovery” piece. It came to us through the consignor viewing the History Channel television show “Pawn Stars,” where this cataloger had a special appearance to help attribute several other George Washington button types. This button is completely fresh to the collector market. Certainly, this is one of the Finest Known to exist of its distinctive, major design type. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE............................. (5,000-10,000)

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“Long Live The King” George Washington Related Button

972 (c. 1789) “Long Live The King,” George Washington Inaugural Button Related. Silvered Copper. Cobb-Unlisted. DeWittUnlisted. Albert (WHB) page 12., Albert (RAU)-EG. No Shank. NGC Certified GENUINE. Very Fine or better. This highly elusive George Washington related button measures 36.2 mm (about 1.5”) in diameter and weighs 155.4 grains. It has bold obverse details which exceed that of the finest previously listed, being the Cobb Collection example that was sold in the Stack’s 2003 Americana Sale, Lot 1326. Some fine granularity limits the visual contrast. The light silvery-gray obverse retains some overall even original Silvering. The back side has a mix of natural rich green patina, around a medium copper-brown center. The original shank is lacking with a small part seen. Overall, it is sharp in detail and impressive, being among the best known of its design type. This rare style button is collected along with and as part of the Washington Inaugural Button field. The design type has been described as being related to George III’s 1789 bout with his illness, though this legend and message could have also come from an earlier decade. Two such buttons were found America, one in Brooklyn and another in Maine. The size and legend of this button type could have easily inspired the design and style for the “Long Live The President” legend buttons of 1789. The high grade Cobb specimen hammered at $13,000 in 2003. According to Stack’s, Two examples of this button design are included as part of J. Harold Cobb George Washington button collection (though that one was of a totally different British Handengraved Design and called a “George III” in the master listing.) This current example does read “Long Live The King.” and was seriously collected by Cobb, along with his other Washington Inaugural types as an associated button. Images of this can be seen online with the posted “Cobb Collection” information. The inscription “Long Live The King” is quite clear and readable. A number of different button types were made at the time of George Washington’s inauguration as America’s first President at New York City in 1789. Several types were inscribed “Long Live The President” in a style fully similar to this button. A very rare and historically important button that has been collected and considered directly associated to the George Washington Inaugural era types. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certificate Certified GENUINE................................................................ (5,000-6,000)

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Fugio Cents Sharp 1787 Fugio Cent Club Rays Type Newman 3-D

973 1787 Fugio Cent. Club Rays / UNITED STATES. Newman 3-D. Extremely Fine. 160.1 grns. Rarity 3. This popular and major Fugio Cent type has nice centering and clear details, including the large Club Rays. It has nice, natural chestnut color and the surfaces have a very faint wispiness, apparently within the planchet as made. A very collectable example in unusual high quality...... ................................................................................. (1,500-2,000)

1787 Fugio Cent Newman 8-X PCGS Mint State-63

974 1787 Fugio Cent. STATES UNITED / Pointed Rays. 4 Cinquefoils. Newman 8-X. PCGS graded Mint State-63 Brown. This extremely attractive Fugio Cent is near perfectly centered on both sides, having natural chestnut-brown color with lovely eye appeal. The standard die break at the obverse bottom is from the later die state. The surfaces are hard, with underlying natural mint luster having some original trivial surface fissures as made. The details are extremely sharp and clear with MIND YOUR BUSINESS in particular affected by the die break. Overall, this is a Choice, high quality example of the ever popular 1787 Fugio Cent.......................................................................... (2,500-3,500)

Uncirculated Lustrous 1787 Fugio Cent Newman 11-X

975 1787 Fugio Cent. STATES UNITED / Pointed Rays. 4 Cinquefoils. Newman 11-X. Uncirculated. 135.2 grns. This attractive Fugio Cent is perfectly centered on both sides, with a beautiful natural chestnut color creating lovely eye appeal. It is Uncirculated with only the slightest hint of some cabinet friction on the very high points. The surfaces are hard, glossy and lustrous having some original surface fissures and flaws, as are typical and as made. The details are extremely sharp and clear with the legends and MIND YOUR BUSINESS in particular, fully upon the planchet. Overall, an affordable high quality example of this popular collector coin.............................................. (2,500-3,000)

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Rare 1787 Fugio Cent Newman 18-H Variety PCGS VG-10

Gem Mint State “Captain James Cook” Medal By Pingo

976 1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays / UNITED STATES. 4 Cinquefoils. Newman 18-H. W-6950. PCGS graded Very Good-10. This well circulated Fugio Cent is very well centered and has chestnut to medium-=brown color which helps to highlight the devices. The planchet is solid and defect-free with the legends basically clear and readable, making this coin easy to diagnose this rare variety. It appears conservatively graded, having the eye appeal and many details suggesting Fine. This rare variety is needed by many serious Fugio Cent die collectors..... (800-1,200)

Historic Medals 1713 Queen Anne “Peace of Utrecht Silver” Medal AU-58

978 c. 1783. Captain James Cook Medal. By Lewis Pingo, London Royal Mint. Struck in Bronze. Betts-553. Gem. NGC graded Mint State-65 Brown. 43.3mm. This is a beautiful, Gem NGC graded Mint State-65 Brown Bronze Portrait medal by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830). It shows an impressive, left-facing bust of Cook in his Naval uniform, the surround states, “OCEANI INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS” (THE MOST INTREPID INVESTIGATOR OF THE SEAS). The reverse shows the personified figure of Fortune holding a Naval rudder atop of a globe, “NIL INTENTATVM NOSTRI LIQUERE” (OUR MEN HAVE LEFT NOTHING UN-ATTEMPTED). This medal is illustrated by C. Wyllis Betts, “American Colonial History Illustrated by Contemporary Medals,” number 553. The color is a beautiful medium chestnut-brown with superb glossy hard surfaces and traces of underlying mint reddish luster within some legends and devices. A beautiful medal in Gem Mint State of this extremely popula, rare medal...... (2,000-2,500)

Superb Commodore M.C. Perry Medal NGC Mint State-66

977 1713-Dated. Great Britain. Queen Anne. Peace of Utrecht. Silver Medal. Eimer-460. Choice. NGC graded About Uncirculated58. MI ii 400/257. 35mm. 16.1gms. Design by J. Croker. Obv: Laureate head Queen Anne bust left. Rev: Britannia standing, holding olive branch in one hand, spear and shield in the other, Roman numeral date below. This is a most attractive and original example of this popular Silver medal. It has toned to a purple-gray color in the fields and has a lovely rainbow iridescence around the protected devices. For comparison purposes, the John J. Ford specimen (which was a cleaned EF), sold in the September 2008 Long Beach auction for $747.50.................................... (700-900)

979 1854-Dated. Commodore M. C. Perry Medal. Bronze. NGC graded Mint State-66 Brown. Julian PE-26. 66mm. “F.N Mitchell Fecit.” This beautiful, superb quality medal has an excellent sharp strike of all its details. The color is a rich, natural even brown with perfectly smooth creamy surfaces and impressive overall eye appeal. Graded Gem MS-65, this medal is most likely the Finest example to be NGC Certified. Currently housed in its large size, custom NGC holder....................................................... (600-800)

U.S. GRANT Philadelphia Mint Municipal Parade Medal

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980 December 16, 1879-Dated, ULYSSES S. GRANT, Municipal Parade by the Employes of the U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, Struck in Bronze, Choice Mint State. 26mm. This original medal is honoring Civil War General and President ULYSSES S. GRANT. The Obverse has portrait of Grant facing left, the Reverse reads, “Struck and Distributed in the Municipal Parade by the Employees of the U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, Dec. 16, 1879”. The surfaces are shimmering and even golden-brown in color................ (180-240)

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Lt. Colonel Francois Defleury Medal NGC Mint State-64 981 1880-Dated. Lt. Colonel Francois Defleury Medal. Struck at the United States Mint in Bronze. NGC graded Mint State-64 Brown. Julian MI-4. 48mm. This beautiful medal has a superb strike and excellent overall eye appeal. The color is a natural mahogany-brown with sharp details and has only a faint hint of cabinet friction on its ultra-high points and faint traces of mint red luster hidden within some of the devices. A scarce medal........... ....................................................................................... (600-800)

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Important Gold 1962 RCA Medal Award to Dr. Henry S. Sommers, Jr. for “TEAM ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE” Equal to 3.28 Troy Ounces in 24K Gold

Indian Peace Medals Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal NGC Mint State-66

982 1962-Dated. Gold David Sarnoff Science Award Medal. Radio Corporation of America (RCA). To “Henry S. Sommers, Jr.” Struck in Solid 14K Gold (being equal to 3.28 Troy Ounces 24K solid Gold). By Medallic Art Company. NGC graded Mint State.-65. 63mm (about 2.5”) in diameter. 5mm thick. 175 Grams 14K Gold (which is the equal to 3.28 Troy Ounces in 24K solid Gold). Obverse: High relief image of Sarnoff at center, outer legend reads: “DAVID SARNOFF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD IN SCIENCE.” Reverse text reads: “Awarded To HENRY S SOMMERS, JR. By The Radio Corporation of America In RECOGNITION Of TEAM ACHIEVEMENT In SCIENCE - 1962”. The edge is company imprint marked: “Medallic Art Co, NY 14K”. This impressive, large gold medal remains in excellent condition. It has natural, original color, as issued. This cataloger places the “Melt Value” based on this dates Gold price of $1,200 making the medals gold content melt value alone $3,936. However, this is an extraordinary quality, rare Collector medal. This historic Science Award Gold Medal is certainly worth significantly in excess of that amount for the important accomplishments and leaps in modern technology brought forth by Doctor Henry S. Sommers, Jr (who died in 2007) and his associates. Doctor Sommers was a leading pioneer in the field of electronics. A quick search on Google will provide numerous and extensive references to his many historic, major achievements in the field. We know of no other example of this award medal and it is likely Unique, certainly the Finest NGC Certified of this rare Gem Mint State Gold medal. Currently housed in its large size, custom NGC holder....................................................................... (6,000-8,000) 983 No Lot.

984 1865-Dated. Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal. Large Size. United States Mint Struck in Bronze. NGC graded Mint State66 Brown. Julian IP-40. 76 mm. This is a truly beautiful superb quality specimen. This medal, dated 1865, was struck about 1900 (not noted on its NGC Certificate) using the new reverse design. This is an impressive, medal that features the new reverse Engraved by Anthony Pacquet and struck at the United States Mint. This reverse of this medal was originally to have been made for Abraham Lincoln’s second term medal, but when Lincoln was assassinated, the mint decided to use the reverse anyway on Johnson’s medal. The reverse features many American icons, including a pedestaled bust of George Washington, a steam engine, plow, herd of buffalo, etc. The color of this piece is a rich, even brown in color. This medal is likely the Finest in quality certified by NGC of this vintage. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certification........ (1,000-1,500) This United States Mint made medal, was produced circa 1900 to our best knowledge. We are aware of only a small group of this special vintage and type that were recently discovered, and unpublished until now. Also to our best knowledge only one of each design is known. It is possible that others may exist. They are clearly not originals or 19th century restrikes. These medals have a distinct appearance. They are certainly the “only ones recognized” for what they are. Also, they are apparently even rarer than the medals that were produced by the Mint with the green experimental finish, that were used for only a few years at the turn of the 19th century. According to Joe Levine, he has not seen any of this vintage previously, over many decades of specialization and as a top authority in the field. We know of none other of these medals, other than a few sold through Presidential. It is difficult to to estimate their market value as they are of a later issue, and the “originals” have been widely collected since made. However, this vintage of issue appears to be vastly more rare than the “originals,” if not unique. The true rarity of these medals is unknown. However, the fact that they have just come to the attention of longtime specialists in the field is a good indication of their great scarcity.

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Gem Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal NGC MS-65

985 1829-Dated. (c. 1905) Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Large Size. United States Mint Struck in Bronze. NGC graded Mint State-65 Brown. Julian IP-14. 76 mm. A beautiful “PQ” specimen. Although dated 1829, this medal was struck Post-1905 using the 1809-49 reverse design. The color of this piece is a rich, even brown in color. This is an impressive, medal that features clasped hands on the reverse, depicting “Peace and Friendship” between the American government and the indigenous, Native American Indian people. This medal is likely the Finest in quality certified by NGC of this vintage. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certification................................................................ (800-1,200) ( See additional information on this type medal as on lot 984 )

Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal NGC Mint State-66

Collector Silvered-Bronze Lincoln Indian Peace Medal

987 1862-Dated. Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. SilveredBronze. Burnished. With Top Loop Attached. Very Fine. Julian IP-38. 74mm. Using the second version of the reverse die. Fully 100% of the collector Silver-plating remains, with the surfaces having been heavily burnished on both sides long ago and is therefore sold “as is” as such. Thus the surfaces are smoothed and the rims are quite free of nicks or bruises although there are some areas of bunishing cutting into the metal on a small portion of the reverse rim. This is only the second silver-plated Lincoln Peace medal we’ve ever offered. The first was in our EAHA Auction of October 5, 2002, Lot 946, graded EF, which sold for $1,045............................................................................ (600-800) Peace Medals were instrumental in building relationships with the various Indian Tribes. The recipients valued them highly, for they conferred a prestige that was recognized throughout the nation. The Bureau of Indian Affairs considered them crucial and the Presidents for whom they were issued also knew their importance. Many images from the “Old West” show Indians proudly wearing their Peace Medals (sometimes more than one). Generally, bronze medals were not used for presentation purposes, but in some cases, they were silver-plated and either given, sold, or traded away by unscrupulous individuals to unwitting recipients. Peace medals relating to Abraham Lincoln were, and are, among the most popular of all and this largest size is also the rarest in this metal.

988 No Lot.

986 1837-Dated. (c. 1905) Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Large Size. United States Mint Struck in Bronze. NGC graded Mint State-66 Brown. Julian IP-17. 76 mm. This is a truly beautiful superb quality specimen. Although dated 1837, this medal was struck Post-1905 using the 1809-49 reverse design. The color of this piece is a rich, even brown in color. This is an impressive, medal that features clasped hands on the reverse, depicting “Peace and Friendship” between the American government and the indigenous, Native American Indian people. This medal is likely the Finest in quality certified by NGC of this vintage. Accompanied by its NGC Photo Certification......................................... (1,000-1,500) ( See additional information on this type medal as on lot 984 )

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Restrikes and Copies One of Only 45 Copies Struck In Brass in the 1860s

989 Copy of the 1733 Rosa American Pattern Twopence. c. 1860s. Kenny-4. W-15160. Very Choice Uncirculated. 270 grams. This gorgeous example has satiny, semi-prooflike surfaces and has lots of luster. This scarce, well known and widely collected famous copy is very rare, only 45 struck having been struck in Brass as listed in Kenny. Dies made by Joseph Mirriam of Boston........... ....................................................................................... (650-850)

United States Coinage Rare 1802/0 Draped Bust Half Cent

992 1802/0 Draped Bust Half Cent. C-2. “S” of States Visible on Reverse. NGC graded Very Fine Details. Rarity-3. Struck over a cut down Large Cent. There are some faint scratches across the neck and central reverse, and ultra-faint porosity to the brown surfaces.................................................................... (3,000-3,750)

Popular & Affordable 1793 Wreath Type Large Cent

990 Copy of the 1776 Continental Dollar. Dies by Dickeson to Bashlow Later Restrike. Struck in White Metal to appear Silver, Gem Prooflike Brilliant Uncirculated. One of Bashlow’s 20th century restrikes, who obtained the dies and produced a variety of restrikes and in different metals................................ (100-150)

William Idler’s Copy of the Maryland Denarium In Copper

993 1793 Flowing Hair Large Cent. Wreath Type Reverse. Lettered Edge. S-11c. Porous. Fine. Rarity 3. Evenly porous surfaces being from dark chocolate to reddish-brown from an earlier cleaning. Regardless, the 1793 date and major design features are present and fairly clear, with some details approaching Very Fine........... ................................................................................. (1,250-1,750)

“AMERICA” Reverse 1793 Chain Cent NGC Very Good Details 991 c. 1860s. William Idler’s Copy of the Maryland Denarium. Struck in Copper. Kenny-2. W-15660. Choice Mint State. 77.5 grains.............................................................................. (250-350)

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994 1793 Chain Cent. “AMERICA” Reverse. Environmental Damage. NGC graded Very Good Details. This chocolate-brown coin has nice centering and details for its grade...... (5,000-6,000)

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Scarce 1858/7 Variety Flying Eagle Cent ANACS AU-50

995 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent. S-65. Porous. About Uncirculated Details. Rarity 1. This deep chocolate coin has micro-porous surfaces on both sides, giving it a dull, flat appearance and valued accordingly............................................................... (1,200-1,500) 1000 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent. ANACS graded About Uncirculated50. .......................................................................... (1,000-1,200)

Choice 1955/55 Lincoln Cent “Double Die” Variety

996 1795 Liberty Cap Large Cent. Plain Edge. S-76b. Extremely Fine. 170.1 grns. This deep chocolate coin has mostly smooth and glossy surfaces with just a bit of scattered micro-porosity on the reverse. Overall attractive................................. (1,200-1,500)

1795 Liberty Cap Cent S-76b ANACS Very Fine-20

1001 1955/55 Lincoln Cent. “Double Die” Variety. About Uncirculated. There are a few tiny scattered contact marks on the obverse and faint hairline scrapes on Lincoln’s chin. It is a rich chestnut-brown in color with some faint wear on the highpoints. ................................................................................. (1,250-1,400)

Pretty Toned 1910-D Barber Quarter Dollar PCGS MS-64

997 1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain Edge. S-76b. Clip. ANACS graded Very Fine-20. This scarce early Copper Cent has good details for its grade and a chestnet-olive color. There is a very small edge clip at 3:00 on the right which is hardly noticeable in its ANACS holder....................................................................... (1,000-1,200)

1002 1910-D Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Mint State-64. This is a very “PQ” and attractive coin that is near Gem but for a couple of hairlines on the face, which has lovely light sea-green, russet and golden-blue satiny luster............................... (850-950)

1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar

998 1798 Draped Bust Large Cent. Style 2 Hair. Fine to Very Fine. A pleasing medium chestnut coin having a light obverse scratch near the right edge in the field and some faint porosity on the upper reverse............................................................................ (200-400)

1003 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. Extremely Fine. This historic coin has silver-grey color and very nice contrast of the sharp details. One small nick in the upper right field and some faint hairlines from circulation on the obverse. Having some faint scratches on the reverse. An important, valuable collector coin....................... ................................................................................. (4,500-5,000) 999 1802 Draped Bust Large Cent. Stemless Wreath Type. Choice About Extremely Fine. This deep chestnut coin has a very clean overall appearance and excellent details........................ (600-800) Page 256

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1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

1004 1803 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Large 3. Choice Very Fine. This silver-white coin has somewhat flashy, reflective surfaces and is retoned from a light cleaning long ago.......................... (600-700)

1008 1799 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Extremely Fine. This sharply detailed coin has a rich pewter color with hints of blue overtones, mostly on the reverse. Overall smooth, defect-free surfaces and perfect rims add value.............................................. (2,750-3,500)

Circulated 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

Pleasing Circulated 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar IGC-EF

1005 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Three Leaves. Very Fine. Rarity 5. This early date major type would be Choice but for two faint pinscrapes near the throat forming the shape of an “X”. This coin has smooth surfaces that are a natural silver-grey and the rims are virtually free of nicks. A pleasing faint russet-gold bit of toning addes to its eye appeal......................... (2,750-3,250)

Collectable 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar “Two Leaves” 1009 1800 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Heraldic Eagle Reverse. ICG graded Extremely Fine-40. This is a very attractive coin. It has smooth, clean natural surfaces and an excellent strike, details, and eye appeal for its grade............................................ (3,500-4,250) 1010 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollars. Lot of 2 Coins. NGC graded Mint State-64 Prooflike and PCGS graded Mint State-66. Both are white and flashy, the PL with some beautiful golden tone on the reverse peripheries. (2 coins).................................. (250-325)

Pleasing Original Roll of 1885 Morgan Silver Dollars 1006 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Two Leaves. Very Good to Fine. 26.6 gr. This pleasing major type coin has nice eye appeal and natural even silver-grey color. The surfaces are free of major marks and detractions but for one contact mark in the right field, while the rims do have several dings and small nicks................... ................................................................................. (2,500-3,500)

1011 1885 Morgan Silver Dollars. 20 Piece Roll. Choice Uncirculated. This above average roll of white coins that has a few really nice coins that might make Gem, most are only Choice BU. (20 coins)....................................................................... (600-700)

1798 Draped Bust Dollar ANACS Graded Fine-12

1007 1798 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Heraldic Large Eagle Reverse. BB-124. B-24. ANACS graded Fine-12. This major type coin has even natural silver-grey color and a nice overall appearance. Only a couple of surface nicks are present and this is an attractive coin for the grade..................................................... (2,500-3,000)

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Gorgeous 1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar NTC MS-67

1016 1921 Peace Dollar. Choice Mint State. Satiny white................. ....................................................................................... (250-300)

1012 1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar. NTC graded Mint State-67. This flashy coin has satiny luster with golden-russet toning. (650-850)

Gold Coinage 1835 Classic Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle

Rare “Key” Date 1894 Morgan Silver Dollar

1017 1835 Classic Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle. Choice Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. A nice example of this classic early gold type. One trivial obverse edge nick at 9:00....... (800-1,000)

1013 1894 Morgan Silver Dollar. Fine. Rare “Key” date. One short scrape on the lower portion of the eagles left wing and a small rim bruise at the top edge are noted............................... (1,000-1,250) 1018 1836 Classic Head $2.50 Gold Quarter Eagle. Fine. Small irregularity at the obverse rim edge at 10:00 that is clean and even in appearance................................................................. (275-325)

Popular 1878 Indian Princess Head Three Dollars Gold

1014 1895-O Morgan Silver Dollar. About Uncirculated. Rare date. This coin having a nice flashy appearance with russet-gold overtones..................................................................... (800-1,000)

1019 1878 Indian Princess Head $3 Gold. Extremely Fine or better. A sharp, pleasing coin that was lightly cleaned long ago.............. .................................................................................... (900-1,200)

Flashy 1837 Classic Head $5 Gold Half Eagle

1015 1901 Morgan Silver Dollar. About Uncirculated. Scarce date. This white coin appears to have been “dipped” in its recent past to make it fully white and display its frosty surfaces.... (250-350)

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1020 1837 Classic Head $5 Gold Half Eagle. Large Date. Large 5. About Uncirculated. Frosty and having lots of eye appeal......... ................................................................................. (1,500-1,700)

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1873 Liberty Head “Open 3” $20 Gold Double Eagle

Grant Memorial “With Star” Commemorative Half Dollar

1021 1873 Liberty Head $20 Gold Double Eagle. “Open 3.” Type II. Extremely Fine. Clean and smooth, having no major marks or rim dings.............................................................. (1,400-1,600)

1025 (1922) Grant Memorial Commemorative Half Dollar. With Star. Choice Mint State. Rare. White and satiny....................... ................................................................................. (1,000-1,200)

California Gold

Gem Mint State Lexington-Concord Commemorative

1871 California Fractional Gold ICG Mint State-65

1022 1871 California Fractional Gold. Liberty Head Round Half Dollar. BG-1011. ICG graded Mint State-65. A gorgeous Gem, having flashy prooflike surfaces with outstanding original mint bloom............................................................................. (550-650)

1026 (1925) Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Commemorative Half Dollar. Gem Mint State. Toned and complete, within its original wooden box...................................................... (250-300)

1999-W George Washington Death Bicentennial $5 Gold

Scarce 1876/5 California Indian Head Fractional Gold

1023 1876/5 California Fractional Gold. Indian Head Octagonal Dollar. BG-1129. NGC graded About Uncirculated-58 This superbly sharp coin have reflective, lightly prooflike surfaces and lovely eye appeal........................................................... (750-850)

Commemorative Coinage

1024 (1915-S) Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar. Very Choice Mint State. Frosty white with a very even appearance having faint violet overtones. A virtual Gem............. ....................................................................................... (600-800)

1027 1999-WGeorgeWashingtonDeathBicentennialCommemorative $5 Gold. NGC graded Mint State-69. Superb........... (350-450)

Hawaii Coinage

1028 1883 Hawaii Quarter Dollar. Very Choice Mint State. Nice light golden-russet toning adds eye appeal to this satiny near Gem coin................................................................................. (400-500)

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Ancient Coins

Attractive Copper-Nickel Proof 1858 Pattern One Cent

1029 1858 Pattern One Cent. Judd-208. Copper-Nickel. Proof-60. This is the Transitional Issue with identical designs to the adopted 1859 Indian Head Cent. It has strong Nickel color with a hint of the copper mixture within the metal. There is a tiny tick on the upper cheek and some scattered small russet tone specks on the rim edge at the bottom obverse and around the reverse rims. A popular major type for collectors................................ (900-1,000)

1032 (470-440 B.C.) Greece. Bruttium. Kaulonia. Silver Nomos. Very Fine. 7.7 g. S-462. Obv: Slinger right. Rev: Dear standing right. A small, shallow void on either side.................... (200-250)

Scarce Selinus Silver Tetradrachm

Error Coins Susan B. Anthony Dollar Major Mint Error

1033 (466-415 B.C.) Greece. Selinus. Silver Tetradrachm. Very Fine. S-907. Obv: Quadriga driven by Apollo and Artemis. Rev: River god Selinus naked holding phiale over altar with bull behind. Nice details and centering, with mostly satiny surfaces... (1,200-1,400)

1030 No Date. Susan B. Anthony Dollar Struck 90% Off Center. Mint Error. PCGS graded Mint State-64. An exciting and rather beautiful, major Mint Error............................................ (500-600)

1034 (456-431 B.C.) Greece. Aegina. Silver Stater. Choice Very Fine. 12.36 g. Obv: Tortoise in high relief with segmented shell. Rev: Incuse skew pattern of five compartments..................... (500-600)

Interesting Susan B. Anthony Dollar Mint Error

1035 (450-430 B.C.) Greece. Sicyonia. Cicyon. Silver Stater. Very Fine. 12.15 g. SNG-32. Obv: Chimaera prowling right. Rev: dove flying right within olive wreath. Well centered, silver-grey and smooth............................................................................ (500-650)

Popular Design Messana Silver Tetradrachm

1031 1999-P Susan B. Anthony Dollar D/S 2nd Strike 85% Off Center. Mint Error. PCGS graded Mint State-65. Wow! What a beautiful and really neat major error!.................... (1,000-1,500)

1036 (425-421 B.C.) Greece. Messana. Silver Tetradrachm. Very Fine. 16.4 g. Obv: Biga of mules, driver right by seated charioteer. Rev: Hare running right................................................. (600-800)

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Pleasing Rome Julius Caesar Silver Denariu

1037 (400-300 B.C.) Greece. Aspendos. Pamphylia Stater. About Uncirculated. Obv: Slinger. Rev: Two wrestlers. Blazing, brilliant eye-popping white in color, with near Prooflike surfaces............. ....................................................................................... (600-800)

1042 46B.C. Rome. Julius Caesar. Silver Denarius. Extremely Fine. CG-467. Obv: Head of Ceres right wearing grain wreath. Rev: Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, capis and lituus. Struck at the mint moving with Caesar in North Africa. A lovely, defect-free coin have a sharp strike and colorful golden-russet overtones................................................. (600-800)

1038 (350-333 B.C.) Greece. Phoencia, Byblos. King Azbaal. Silver Dishekel. Choice Very Fine. 13.23 g. Dewing-2662. Obv: War galley left with lion’s head prow ornament, three hoplites and hippocamp left above murex. Rev: Lion attacking bull. Bright white............................................................................... (700-900)

1043 (98-117 A.D.) Rome. Trajan. Silver Denarius. Choice Mint State. RIC-315. Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Trajan. Rev: Fortune seated left holding rudder and cornucopia. Brilliant, flashy white............................................................................... (400-500)

Highly Collected Judea Bar Kochba War Silver Denarius

1039 (350-281 B.C.) Greece. Thourioi. Silver Distater. Very Fine. 15.6 g. S-445. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena facing right. Rev: Bull butting right. Having light natural blue and golden-russet faint toning............................................................................. (400-600)

Popular Egypt Ptolemy I Gold Tri Obol

1044 (134-135 A.D.) Judea. Bar Kochba War. Attributed to Year 3. Silver Denarius Struck over a Vespasian Denarius. Extremely Fine. 3.36 g. Hendin-723. Mildenberg-84. Obv: “Shimon” within wreath. Rev: Three-string elongated lyre surrounded by “for the Freedom of Jerusalem.” Ex. Bromberg Collection....... (500-600)

1040 (305-282 B.C.) Egypt. Ptolemy I. Gold Tri Obol. Fine SNG-45. Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I. Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. A quite Rare small gold coin.................... (450-550)

Pleasing Roman Republic Silver Denarius

1045 (222-235 A.D.) Rome. Septimus. Severus Alexander. Silver Denarius. Mint State. Obv: Draped bust. Rev: Severus on horseback. Sharp in strike with a white appearance..... (250-300)

Want to see Full Color Enlargements of every photographed auction lot ? 1041 152 B.C. Roman Republic. L. Saufeius. Silver Denarius. Choice Very Fine. Obv: Head of Roma. Rev: Victory in biga. This attractive and well struck silver coin has a very pleasing appearance being well centered with a hint of russet-gold natural toning. (275-325)

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World Coinage

1046 Austria 1623 Taler. Salzburg. Choice Very Fine. Davenport 3506............................................................................... (175-225)

1050 Austria 1637 Taler. Salzburg. Choice Extremely Fine. Davenport 3506............................................................................... (225-275)

1051 Austria 1652 Box Taler. Salzburg. Very Fine. ........ (250-300) 1047 Austria 1627 Taler. Salzburg. Choice Extremely Fine. Davenport 3504. Some light golden overtones............................... (250-300)

1048 Austria 1628 Half Taler. Salzburg. Choice Extremely Fine.... ..................................................................................... (200-250)

1049 Austria 1628 Taler. Salzburg. NGC graded About Uncirculated58. Davenport 3499. This is a very pleasing and lightly toned, silver-grey example that has beautiful surfaces and a sharp strike............................................................................... (600-700)

1052 Austria 1700 Half Taler. Salzburg. Choice Extremely Fine. Small natural edge irregularity at the bottom rim. Superbly sharp for the grade................................................................... (175-225)

1053 Austria 1707 Taler. Salzburg. Choice About Uncirculated. This is a beautiful, extremely clean, flashy and sharply struck coin..... ....................................................................................... (400-500)

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Vivid Blazing White 1758 Salzburg Taler NGC AU-55

1058 Austria 1714 Gold Quarter Ducat. Salzburg. NGC graded About Uncirculated-55. Fr-846. Brilliant Prooflike Gold.......... ....................................................................................... (500-600) 1054 Austria 1758 Taler. Salzburg. NGC graded About Uncirculated55. Davenport 1250. A vivid bright white coin, with satiny luster and semi-prooflike surfaces........................................... (500-600)

1059 Austria 1782 Gold Quarter Ducat. Salzburg. NGC graded Mint State-62. Fr-883. Rich, natural golden in color with some flashy mint bloom.......................................................... (500-600)

1055 Germany 1772-A Taler. Bavaria. Choice Extremely Fine. Davenport 1954.............................................................. (150-200)

1060 Austria 1789-M Gold Ducat. Salzburg. NGC graded About Uncirculated Details. Fr-880. “Reverse Scratched” noted on encasement..................................................................... (400-500)

1056 Austria 1655 Gold Quarter Ducat. Salzburg. NGC graded Mint State-62. Fr-777. A lovely small size Golden coin..... (500-600) 1061 Canada 1963 Silver Dollars. 20 Piece Roll. Brilliant Uncirculated. Mostly Choice with a few Gem and flashy white, the end coins with toning. (20 coins)................................................... (400-450)

1057 Austria 1700 Gold Quarter Ducat. Salzburg. NGC graded Mint State-62. Fr-835. Flashy gold with Prooflike surfaces...... ....................................................................................... (500-600)

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