Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 139

Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 305		Jefferson, Thomas -- Autograph Manuscript Signed -- Sent to Philip Mazzei (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States; principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph manuscript signed in the title, "Extract of a letter from James Madison to Th: Jefferson dated June 14. 1795. Orange," one page, 6� x 6½". The extract addresses the issue of a debt owed by Arnold Henry Dohrman, a Dutch-born, wealthy merchant who lived in Lisbon during the Revolution and who provided supplies and cared for shipwrecked American sailors, to Philip Mazzei, an Italian physician, merchant, and author who was a close friend and former neighbor of Jefferson's. Jefferson would write a letter as a private citizen to Mazzei on April 24, 1796, criticizing the Jay Treaty and American foreign policy. The letter was published without Jefferson's permission and thereafter was referred to as the "Mazzei letter"; it would haunt Jefferson for the rest of his career and sour his relationship with George Washington. Spectacular framed presentation with images of Jefferson and Mazzei on either side of the manuscript. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 306		Buchanan, James: Land Grant Presented to Member of the New York Militia for Service to the US in the War of 1812, Secretarial. Land grant dated 1859 issued to a Josiah Burr Plumb, given to him for his service to the Nation during the War of 1812. Document signed with two secretarial signed signatures of James Buchanan. Toning through the middle and some spotting on the document, nevertheless visually very appealing. Handsomely framed to 16 x 22". Estimated Value $250 - 400 The Santa Barbara Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 307		George W. Bush and Dan Quayle: One Oversized Signature with JSA Authentication, One Young Portrait Signed 1974 & One Dan Quayle. Collection of autographs of George Walker Bush. One very large signature with JSA Authentication, one signed photo Inscribed and signed by Bush and dated 8-22-74. Finally a bold signature by Dan Quayle on an note card with the Vice President of the United States seal. All in excellent condition. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 308		Eleanor Roosevelt: Five Signed Pieces Including a White House Card, a First Day of Issue Cover for FDR and Two (2) ALS (1884-1962) Of note, the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt proved a most influential and admired political activist, humanitarian, diplomat and ambassador to the world. Offered are five signed pieces two quite prized: 1.) Autographed White House card boldly signed in blue fountain pen ink (R&R Auction) 2.) Autographed First Day of Issue cover for FDR's 5¢ stamp. Jan. 30, 1946 3.) Two typed letters signed, one on Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt NY. NY stationery dated 1954 and one dated 1946 on Committee for the Nation's Health letterhead 4.) Autographed First Day of Issue Cover for FDR's 1¢ stamp dated Jul 23, 1945 canceled Hyde Park, NY. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 309		Exceptionally Rare Invitation to a Service of Intercession for Franklin D. Roosevelt Just Prior to the Inauguration. This is an exceptionally rare invitation to Franklin D. Roosevelt's pre-inauguration service of intercession held in the East Room of the White House. Only members of the President's official family and certain friends were invited to attend. This invitation was sent out and signed in ink by Stephen Early, Secretary to the President, dated January 13th 1945. Last paragraph reads, "May I renew the request made last year that you regard this information concerning the service as strictly confidential. I know I shall have your cooperation." Includes original cover. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 310		Four Signatures of American History: DeWitt Clinton, Hugh McCulloch, Hamilton Fish, and Benjamin Franklin Butler - Influential Figures Who Shaped the Nation. This lot features notable figures who played pivotal roles in shaping the nation during critical moments of its development; DeWitt Clinton, Hugh McCulloch, Hamilton Fish, and Benjamin Franklin Butler, each representing distinct eras and spheres of influence. All four pieces are handsomely framed with original engravings. DS by DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828): A renowned American politician and statesman who served as the Mayor of New York City, Governor of New York, and United States Senator. He was a key figure in the early days of American politics, known for his pivotal role in the construction of the Erie Canal, which helped transform New York into a bustling economic hub and solidified his legacy as an influential leader. Cut signature of Hugh McCulloch (1808-1895): A prominent figure in American financial history, serving as the Secretary of the Treasury under three presidents - Lincoln, Johnson, and Arthur. He made significant contributions in navigating the nation through the tumultuous period of the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction, overseeing critical financial policies and reforms that shaped the economic landscape of the United States. Cut signature of Hamilton Fish (1808-1893): A distinguished American statesman and diplomat, serving as the Governor of New York and the Secretary of State under President Grant. He was a key architect of American foreign policy during the Reconstruction era, including his involvement in critical diplomatic negotiations, such as the Treaty of Washington, which helped resolve disputes with Great Britain and set a precedent for peaceful international relations. ALS by Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818-1893): A prominent figure in American military and political history, serving as a Union general during the Civil War and later as a member of the United States House of Representatives. He had a notable career as a military strategist and his influential role in the Reconstruction period, advocating for civil rights and social justice for African Americans. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 311		US Statesman: Collection of Signed Pieces: Harry S. Truman, Hamilton Fish, Everett Dirksen, John R. Lindsey, Casper Weinberger + 3 More. Diverse collection of US Statesman: 1.) Harry S. Truman: Excellent signed 3 x 5" card dated 3-13-61 and an 8 x 5" autographed note signed (Margaret his daughter in another hand) "Call at six at the capitol of Florida" and initialed "HST" on thin notepaper. COA by R&R Auctions. 2.) Hamilton Fish: Exceptional signed card boldly executed in black fountain pen ink by The Secretary of State under President Grant. dated July 29, 1871 with original envelope 3.) Everett Dirkson and John R. Lindsey each signing a commemorative First Day Cover 4.) Caspar W. Weinberger signed 8 x 10" color still as Chairman of Forbes Magazine but famously served in the Cabinet of Three Presidents. 5.) James Meredith: Storied Civil Rights activist but famously the first black student at Univ. of Mississippi signing an 8 x 10 photo in a field of angry faces on the university campus. COA R&R Auctions 6.) Mary Matalin, longtime Republican White House consultant for Reagan, Bush Sr. and Jr., a signed 3 x 5" color photo. Matalin is married to James Carville, he the Democratic equivalent. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $188
Lot 312		Three Legendary Lions of the 20th Century: Earl Warren, Oliver Wendell Holmes and Sam Rayburn. Three excellent signatures of truly great men of American History: 1.) A signed letter on official letterhead by Earl Warren dated February 15th 1951 2.) A cut signature of Oliver Wendell Holmes dated June 1st 1875. 3.) A signed letter on official letterhead by Sam Rayburn dated March 24th 1941. All signatures in excellent condition, all worthy of framing. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 313		Appointment Documents Signed by Caleb Strong and William Washburn. Two appointment documents for esquires in Mssachussets in excellent condition. One signed by Caleb Strong (1745-1819) in 1814. Strong is best known for his role as a Founding Father of the United States and his service as a governor of Massachusetts. This document has an attached paper seal that has some discoloration. The other document is signed by William Washburn in 1873 and has an embossed seal in the upper left corner. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 314		Distinguished Signatures: Ted Kennedy, John Hardy, and Notable Figures in Politics, Law, and Exploration. Features signatures from Ted Kennedy, John Hardy, Melvin Purvis, General Joseph R. Hawley, Dick Merrill, E.L. Bartlett, and Auguste Piccard. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 315		Trio of Multi-Signature Covers By a Wide Variety of Political Notables form the 1970s 28 Signatures Total. This trio of covers has a wide variety of political figure's signatures from the early to mid 70s. These covers feature: Ed Roth, Mrs. Bill Casey, Maureen Reagan, Alexander Trowbridge, Maurice Stans, and more for a total of twenty-eight (28) signatures total. The covers are dated May 10th 1971, July 4th 1975, and July 4th 1976. Estimated Value $75 - 200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $63
Lot 316		John Edgar Hoover: TLS by Hoover During First Year in Office and Five (5) Double Weight Photos 1949-1955. Rare J. Edgar Hoover typed letter signed dated his first year in office on FBI letterhead. Also included are five double weight photos from late 40s to early 50s including his 25th anniversary all sniped with information on verso. Estimated Value $75 - 150 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $56
Lot 317		Signed Letters and Photos from US Senators. Letters include: Signed handwritten document by William Harris Crawford, cut signature by Alexander Barrow, ALS by Preston King, signed handwritten letter by John Fremont, signed handwritten letter by Robert Winthrop, TLS by Marcus Hannah, TLS by Ben Tillman, TLS by Arthur Vandenberg, and an autographed Photo of George Norris. Photos include: John McCain, Eugene McCarthy (2), Barry Goldwater (3), Ted Kennedy (4) (one signed as Edward Kennedy), George McGovern, Edmund Muskie, Thomas Eagleton, Arthur Vandenberg, John Tower, Phil Graham, Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr, and Lawton Chiles Jr. Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 318		Jimmy Carter and Family: 18 Pieces Signed. 12 signed pieces by Jimmy Carter (some autopen); two with Rosalynn's signature, and one with Walter Mondale's signature. Signatures are on photographs, covers, a check, a Time magazine, lithographs, and a presidential center booklet. Also included are 6 other pieces signed by members of the Carter family, including Rosalynn (2), Lillian (2), and Billy (2). Please examine carefully as time did not allow for authentication. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 319		Colossal Collection of 45 Governor's Signed Letters From After 1950. Most of these signatures accompany letters on official state letterhead. Some names in this lot include Adlai Stevenson, William Cahill, Christopher Bond, Mario Cuomo, Hugh Carey, Dolph Briscoe, Dale Bumpers, Richard Lamm, John Burns, Claude Kirk Jr, William Egan, Dan Quayle, and others. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $94
Lot 320		Multitude of Miniature Signatures: Cut Signatures of Various Statesmen and Notable Peoples Throughout History. Over 250 signatures either cut from documents or signed on small sized paper. A variety of senators, governors and miscellaneous notable people ranging from the 1800s to more modern times. Some of the names in this lot are: John Sargent Pillsbury, Gerald Ford, Huey P. Long, Samuel Tilden, Thomas Tudor Tucker, Victor Borge, Paine Wingate, Dudly Sanford Gregory, James Doolittle, John Broughman, MeKean Buchanan, Samuel J. Randall, Horace Maynard, Chauncey Vibbard and many, many more. Quite possibly some hidden gems. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $688
Lot 321		15 Signed Letters and Photographs of Mostly New York Mayors and 12 Signed Photographs of Various State Governors. Mayors included are signed letters and a few photographs by Jane Byrne, Coleman Young, Michael Bilandic, Rudy Giuliani (2), John Lindsay (6), Edward Koch (3), and Fiorello La Guardia. One of the Edward Koch letters includes a recipe, "Ed Koch's Summer Gazpacho Recipe". State governors include: Adlai Stevenson II, George Pataki (2), William Cahill, Tommy Thompson (2), Mills Godwin, Reubin Askew, Otis Bowen, Christie Whitman, Cecil Andrew, and John Engler. Estimated Value $100 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $69
Lot 322		Historic Collection of 65 Governor's Signed Letters From Before 1950. A massive lot with most, if not all, on official letterhead. Some names in this lot include James McCreary, Frank Murphy, Bibb Graves, Adam McMullen, Clyde Herring, Carl Bailey, Frank Merriam, James Rolph Jr, Fred Cone, Robert Quinn, Gordon Browning, William Langer, James Cox, Clyde Tingley, Trusten Polk, and others. Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 323		A Century of Signatures from Presidential Secretaries to Postmaster Generals. 25 signatures of statesman in various offices, ranging from presidential secretaries to postmaster generals, spanning over a century of history. Featured are signatures from: Nelson Rockefeller (5), George Wallace (9), Grace Tully, Louis Howe, Patrick Buchanan, John Eaton (2), John Forsyth, Amos Kendall, John Edgar Hoover (3), Edwin Meredith, W. Michael Blumenthal, Julian Bond, Allen Dulles, George Romney, James Farley (3), Edmund Muskie (2), Joseph Califano, Juanita Kreps, William Blair Jr., Caspar Weinberger, and a Theodore Roosevelt in his secretaries hand. Estimated Value $100 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 324		Díaz, Porfirio -- Document Signed as President Regarding a Silver and Copper Mine (1830-1915) Mexican general and politician who served seven terms as president, for a total of 31 years. Document signed as president, Nov. 11, 1898, 1p., in Spanish, referring to La Agencia de Minería and a silver and copper mine called "La Vertura" and declaring Ernesto Dargire, as the representative of his wife Mary C. Dagire, owner of the mine, which covers 20 hectares. Estimated Value $400 - 600 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $260
Lot 325		Notable Figures in American History: Rockwell Kent, William H. Hays, and Clyde W. Tombaugh, 3 Pieces Total. This collection features three striking individuals from across American history: 1.) An invitational letter signed in ink by Rockwell Kent dated, September 25, 1936 2.) A copy of a speech about Woodrow Wilson signed in ink by William H. Hays 3.) A magazine page signed by famed astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh, dated "14 Sept 1981". Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 326		Everett, Edward: 20th US Secretary of State, Senator, House Representative and Governor of Massachusetts ALS From 1860 (1794-1865) Remarkable statesman from Massachusetts having dedicated himself to public life and also known for his oratory skills. Likely best remembered today as the featured orator at the dedication ceremony of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in 1863, speaking for two hours prior to Abraham Lincoln's famous 2 minute address. Autograph letter signed 7.5 x 4.75" writing to Hon. G. L. Davies dated "Boston 21 Sept. '60" obliged for his sending the "Advertiser" which he noticed was addressed in Davies hand. In return Everett reminds him after his return from Portland, that he dropped him a line mentioning the author of the "Drum". The valediction is on the verso "I Remain Sincerely Yours, Edward Everett." Two chips to one side, two fold lines and minor tape residue to edges otherwise very legible, stout and clean. Engraving also included. Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 327		Thirteen Signed Letters from Congressional Members. A collection of thirteen signed letters from Congressional members, some handwritten and most TLS. These letters span over a century and cover various topics. Each letter is signed by the respective member of Congress: Goodlove Stein Orth, Henry H. Bingham, William D. Upshaw (2), James D. Weaver, F. Bradford Morse, Wilbur D. Mills, John J. Rhodes, Jack Kemp (2), Lawrence J DeNardis, Sid Morrison, and William R. Ratchford. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 328		Lanseer, Sir Edwin Henry: Painter in Ordinary to Queen Victoria, ALS Referencing Her Majesty (1802-1873) Lanseer. 2pp on personal stationery addressed St. John's Wood Road N.W. dated May 16, 1865. Lanseer writes "My dear Sir, I am not able to give attention to anything till after the 19th (when Her M goes North) - for whom I am working against time. I will take my chance of finding you and your guest." Lanseer, proved a master of painting animals in every heroic form imaginable and became immensely popular with every level of society. He famously posed Queen Victoria and her servant, John Brown and a horse for a photograph which became the basis for the chalk drawing HER MAJESTY AT OSBORNE IN 1866 which resides in the Royal Collection. It was made into a popular print commonly called "Sorrow". Estimated Value $75 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $52
Lot 329		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 330		Three Pieces of Black Americana: Signed Photographs By James Brown and Jesse Jackson and a Jamaican Passport. The photograph of James Brown has his signature printed on the photo, as well as hand signed, inscribed and dated on the mat framing the photograph. The Jesse Jackson signatures are on a black and white photograph as well as a MLK first day of issue cover. Both are dated at the time of signing. The passport is from a British-born "domestic servant" named Wilhelmina Young for travel into the United States from Jamaica in 1917. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $63
Lot 331		Richard Ramirez: Serial Killer (1984-1985) Handwritten Letter to Female Pen Pal, from 1993 in Prison. Ricardo Muñoz Ramírez, known as Richard Ramirez (1960-2013), was an American serial killer, rapist, and burglar. His highly publicized home invasion crime spree terrorized the residents of the greater Los Angeles area and San Francisco between 1984-1985 and during that time was referenced in the media as "The Nightstalker". Handwritten single sheet of notebook paper 11 x 8.5" addressed to a Catharine, likely a pen pal that criminals can attract. He thanks her for pictures sent (!) but that his mail is held for a few days. He then begins to describe his attraction of "seeing students at the beach in their g strings". He then wishes Catherine a Happy Birthday and says hello to all her girlfriends and that he is on the 7th floor with visiting from 9 to 10 on Sat. and Sunday in case they are in the neighborhood. He then promises to draw and send her an "evil character" and wishes her to stay well and happy" your friend Richard. Original envelope dated May 3, 1993 San Francisico with Richard Ramirez in upper left of envelope lettered in Ramirez's hand. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 332		Athlete Autographs: Larry Lajoie, Mel Stottlemyre, Davey Johnson, Don Mattingly, Mike Tyson, Francois Botha, Jack Nicklaus, and Monica Seles. A remarkable collection of autographs featuring signatures from some of the most iconic figures in sports history. This unique lot includes signatures from Larry Lajoie, Mel Stottlemyre, Davey Johnson, Don Mattingly, Mike Tyson, Francois Botha, Jack Nicklaus, and Monica Seles, each representing their respective sports and achievements. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $163
Lot 333		Vintage Autographs From Notable Figures in Arts, Journalism, and Literature. Includes: K Bevil (7), Bill King, Henry Mencken, Jay Norwood Darling, William S. King, Alexander Woollcott (2), and Walter Lippman. Estimated Value $450 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 334		British Royalty Memorabilia - Queen Alexandra, Princess Mary Adelaide, Queen Mary of Teck, and Duchess of Windsor - Signed Cards and Photographs. This lot showcases the esteemed royal lineage of British monarchy. Included in this extraordinary assemblage are exquisite pieces of correspondence that offer a window into the lives of influential women who held significant roles in the history of the United Kingdom. An ALS by Alexandra of Denmark, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India from 1901 to 1910. An ALS by Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge, the Duchess of Teck, who held a distinguished position as a male-line granddaughter of a British monarch. A signed card by Mary of Teck, Queen of the United Kingdom and Empress of India from 1910 to 1936. In addition to these rare pieces of correspondence, this collection also includes two black and white photographs capturing Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, at a distinguished event. These photographs provide a captivating glimpse into the life of this iconic figure, whose marriage to the former King Edward VIII as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that reverberated throughout the world. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $175
Lot 335		Historic Collection of 9 Signed Letters and Documents: Helen Keller, Simon Wiesenthal, Samuel Gompers, and More. Signed letters and documents of some notable and influential persons including: Helen Keller, A. P. Peabody, Simon Wiesenthal, Samuel Gompers, Roger Peterson, Selman Waksman, Nobel Prize for Medicine, and Ramon Magsaysay former President of the Philippines. Also included is a 3 page handwritten manuscript by Benjamin Silliman dated 1839, one of the earliest American professors of science at Yale College and the founder of the American Journal of Science Also included are some unsigned John F Kennedy memorial ephemera including First Day Issues. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 336		Tombaugh, Clyde W: Five Signed Pieces including ALS by the Discoverer of Pluto Including a Signed NASA Rendering of the Dwarf Planet (1906-1997) Celebrated American astronomer who famously discovered Pluto as well as numerous asteroids. Offered are five signed pieces including a wonderful handwritten letter on his Department of Astronomy in Las Cruces, NM recommending to a young astronomer enthusiast his recommendation of books on UFos and kind words of thanks for his remarks on his discoveries. Also signed is an 8 x 10 NASA color rendering of Pluto as well as 3 Signed First Day Covers. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $225
Lot 337		A Collection of Playwrights and Journalists Signatures. This collection of signatures brings together an extraordinary group of renowned playwrights and journalists whose contributions to the world of literature are unparalleled. Each signature represents a luminary figure whose works have left an indelible mark on the fields of drama and journalism, shaping the literary landscape in profound and lasting ways. Arthur Miller, Winchell Smith, Lawrence Stallings, an influential American writer and journalist, is also represented in this collection. Stallings' seminal war novel "Plumes" is Olive Logan, Jacland Marmur, Harry Wadsworth Longfellow Dana, Will Durant, Jacques Barzun, O.O. McIntyre, J.L. Garvin, and Francis P. Blair. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125
Lot 338		20th Century Explorers: Richard Byrd Autographed Letter Signed and Edmund Hillary, Two (2) Signed Casual Photos. Robert Byrd (1888-1957) American Admiral, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, polar explorer and aviator an inscribed and signed note of best wished signed boldly by Byrd as R.E. Byrd and dated March 28,1928 executed in black fountain pen ink on tan stationery, 5 x 6.5" Edmund Hillary ((1919-2008) Explorer and mountaineer who, with Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay, became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. While that feat is what he is best known, Hillary scaled numerous Himalayan peaks, reached the South Pole and even flew with Neil Armstrong over the Artic Ocean and landed at the North Pole. Two casual 4 x 6" photographs, one glossy one satin finished each boldly signed by Hillary. COA by RR Auctions. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 339		Eighteen (18) Magnificent Colored Lithographs from the 1855 Edition of the "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" Matted. McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) And James Hall (1793-1868). History Of The Indian Tribes Of North America…Philadelphia: Published By D. Rice & A.N. Hart, 1855. Originally three volumes, octavo edition, with 120 hand-colored lithograph plates by J.T. Bowen. This lot consists of 18 of the 120 colored lithographs from the 1855 edition. Seven (7) are tribal leaders wearing Indian Peace Medals awarded by European Nations and the US Government, awards highly prized by the Indian Nations. These include Ahyouwaighs, Chief of Six Nations, Julcee-Mathla, Seminole Chief, Wa-Kawn, Winnebago Chief, Pa-She-Nine, Chippewa Chief, Wa-Baun-See, Pottawatimie, Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-Kiah, a Saukie Brave and Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, a Shawnoe Chief. Eleven (11) include Tshusick, An Ojibway Woman, Apauly-Tustennuggee (unidentified position) Esh-Tah-Um-Leah, a Sioux Chief, David Vann, a Cherokee Chief, Mistippiee (unidentified position), Rant-Che-Wai-Me, Hayne Hudjihini, both women with beautiful traditional garb, Waa-Pa-Shaw, Sioux Chief, Tens-Kwau-Ta-Waw, The Prophet, Itcho-Tustennuggie and Oche Finceco both men unidentified positions. 10 x 6.75" each matted and shrink wrapped to 15.5 x 11. 5". As examined in mat, all are in excellent condition and ready to frame. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 340		Sixteen (16) Magnificent Colored Lithographs from the 1855 Edition of the "History of the Indian Tribes of North America" Presented in Large Mats. McKenney, Thomas L. (1785-1859) And James Hall (1793-1868). History Of The Indian Tribes Of North America…Philadelphia: Published By D. Rice & A.N. Hart, 1855. Originally three volumes, octavo edition, with 120 hand-colored lithograph plates by J.T. Bowen. This lot consists of 15 of the 120 colored lithographs from the 1855 edition. Five (5) are tribal leaders wearing Indian Peace Medals awarded by European Nations and the US Government, awards highly prized by the Indian Nations. Meta-Koosega, a Chippeway Warrior, Ong-Pa-Ton-Ga, an Omakas Chief, Qua-Ta-Wa Pea a Shawnoe Chief, Wa-Bish-Kee-Pe-Nas, a Chippewa and Wat-Che-Mon-Ne an Ioway Chief. Eleven (11) are various members and tribal leaders: Timpoochee Barnard, Uchee Warrior, Stum-A-Nu, Flat Head Boy, Jack-O-Pa, Chippewa Chief, Me-Te-A, Pottawatimie Chief, O-Hya-Wa-Mincee-Kee, Chippewa Chief, Ka-Ta-Wa-Be-Da, Chippeway Chief, Wa-Kaun-Ha-Ka, Winnebego Chief, A-Mis-Quam, Winnebago Brave, Ka-Na-Pi-Ma, an Ottawa Chief and Ca-Ta-He-Cas-Sa, Principal Chief of the Shawnese. 10 x 6.75" each matted to 20 x 16" and ready for framing As examined in mat, all are in excellent condition and ready to frame. A few exhibit the lightest wisp of toning. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $468
Lot 341		41 New Jersey Deeds Presented in a Black Portfolio. These deeds from New Jersey are a mix of typed and handwritten, all falling within the date range of 1808-1956. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 342		37 Philadelphia Deeds Presented in a Black Portfolio. These deeds from Philadelphia range from typed to handwritten with seals and ribbon and all fall within the date range of 1854-1909. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 343		Camp Fire Girls - Rare, Original, Vintage Broadside From Their Earliest Days. Large broadside, 19 x 12". Printed in red on thin paper. Linen backed. From the earliest days of the Camp Fire Girls, a group started in 1910 in Thetford, Vermont, but formally organized in 1912. The group was formed after local girls found themselves left out of the community's 150th aniversary celebration, unlike the local Boy Scouts. Luther Halsey Gulick, M.D., and his wife Charlotte took up the young ladies' cause, creating a group similar to the Boy Scouts but calling it Camp Fire Girls. The First Festival celebrated the discovery of fire and was held in 1911, thus the "Repeated!" in the title of this broadside. This is definitely one of the earliest, separately-printed references, and perhaps the first broadside referring to the group. Great eye appeal! Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 344		A Large Lot of Historic Miscellaneous Documents. There are a wide variety of old historical documents in this lot ranging from deeds and indentures to old maps and land grants, many of them written on old vellum. Well worth a look. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $163
Lot 345		Receipts for a Late 19th Century Household, 1 Binder Total and Absolutely Fascinating Research. A well organized binder of various receipts and bills for the Kendall family throughout the late 19th century. These receipts give you a glimpse into the past where you can find the prices of various household goods and services like clothing, silverware, children's toys, furniture, and even dentistry. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 346		Snyder, Caspar -- Brigade Inspector Writes the Secretary of the Commonwealth About the Sad State of Weapons & Cartridge Boxes. Autograph Letter Signed "Caspar Snyder, Brigade Inspector," 1p, 10x8", Pikeland Chester County, Feb. 8, 1814, to Nathniel B. Boileau, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. In part: "Agreable to a request of the Governor Major Nathl. Brooke & myself went down to Chester and Inspected the Arms and Cartouch boxes sent there last May and after an examination of the arms we found only one hundred and forty four fit for service of the three hundred and forty eight. The Locks and bayonets were the principle parts that failed. The cartouch boxes are also indifirent…\|. Estimated Value $250 - 350 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 347		(Shays' Rebellion) Col. Samuel Flower and Maj. Gen. Abel Whitney--Mass. Militia Members During Shays' Rebellion. Autograph Letter Signed by Col. Flower, 1p, 12x7", Boston, June 19, 1792, to Maj. Gen. William Shepard of the 4th Division of Massachusetts Militia, offering his resignation from the militia, where he had served as an officer since 1784, because of "the present situation of my affairs…" Clean fold split, easily repaired. With an Autograph Letter Signed by Maj. Gen. Abel Whitney, 1p plus address leaf, 7¼x6", Aug. 27, 1792, accepting Col. Flower's resignation. Both Flower and Whitney served under Maj. Gen. William Shepard in 1786 as the Massachusetts Militia defended the Springfield Armory during Shays' Rebellion. Estimated Value $300 - 500 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $208
Lot 348		Strong, Caleb -- Two Letters With Political Content (1745-1819) A leading patriot during the American Revolution; lawyer, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, senator and twice governor of Massachusetts (the second time during the War of 1812), He was instrumental in the creation of the Massachusetts State Constitution, the Judiciary Act of 1789, and the Jay Treaty. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p, Northampton, Dec. 23, 1795. To an unknown addressee (due to paper loss in upper left corner), with political content. He includes some information about what is going on in North Carolina and says, "I never expected to hold up the Conduct of the Legislature of that State for Imitation in Massachusetts…they now…bid fair to become a proper example to other States." He also mentions New Hampshire and says, "…if Massachusetts becomes cool in proper…to the other States I think it is likely we shall…be able to do the publick Business expeditiously…" With a copy of a letter, unsigned, 1p, datelined New York, Feb. 2, 1785, to John Avery, one of the Sons of Liberty who was Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at that time. The letter references affairs of the newly created nation. In part: "Congress are much engaged upon the important affairs of our nation…when known must give great satisfaction to the real friends of this federal union. Estimated Value $250 - 350 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 349		Civil War Draft Substitution--Certificate of Non-Liability After Paying $300. Partly-printed document, 10x8", signed by three members of the Board of Enrollment, Greenfield, Mass., Aug 6, 1863, noting that Mr. N.B. Chapman of Easthampton, Mass has been exempted from conscription for three years by paying $300 for a substitute to take his place. Poor people, of course, could not afford to pay others to fight for them. Some wrinkling and a couple of pinholes at folds. Estimated Value $200 - 300 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 350		Farragut, David Glasgow--First U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral (1801-1870) U.S. naval officer. He commanded the Union blockade of Southern ports, helped capture the Confederate city of New Orleans, and provided support for Ulysses S. Grant; he is famous for his order as he entered Mobile Bay, Alabama on Aug. 5, 1864: "Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead." Autograph Letter Signed "D.G. Farragut," 2pp, 10½x8½", U.S. Ship Decatur, Rio de Janeiro, Dec. 20, 1842. To Comdr. Charles Morris, Commd'g N.W. Squadron, Coast of Brazil. A personal letter including references to British, French, and Portuguese ships nearby. Thin tape strip down left margin, barely touching signature on verso. Over his long career, Farragut fought the British, slave traders, West Indian pirates, Mexicans, and the Confederacy. Estimated Value $400 - 600 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $249
Lot 351		Rare Original Publications: The Barbarities of the Rebels (Atrocities by Confederate Soldiers) and Reminiscences of General Braxton Bragg. "The Barbarities of the Rebels" by John Russell Bartlett Printed in 1863 which was a highly sensational and unfounded propaganda alleging atrocities by the Confederate soldiers including cruelty towards Union prisoners, the murder of slaves and cowardly conduct. Both the North and South had such propaganda pieces published, but this 40 page pamphlet proved a thunderclap to rally the Union. Light dampstaining at top of all the pages otherwise the condition is remarkable for this paper booklet. "Reminiscences" Rare, one of 99 copies. Heaartman's Historical Series No 63. Stout, a former surgeon and Medical Director of the Hospitals of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, wrote this memoir of Gen. Bragg in 1876. Excellent copy Also included are three pamphlets "Davis-Hood-Johnston Controversy of 1864", "The Battle of Franklin" (1995) and "The American Tragedy, The Civil War in Retrospect" 1959. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $95
Lot 352		Collection of 8 Early 20th Century Double Weight Gelatin Silver Prints, Possibly by Putnam & Valentine, Five From Yosemite. Beautiful collection of 8 vintage original, double-weight, gelatin silver prints ca. 1915- 1920s. Areas include five stunning photos of Yosemite, San Bernadino, Redwoods in Humboldt County and Donner Lake, California. These very much appear to be the work of John Putnam and Carlton Valentine, at the very least favor their extraordinary talent in capturing the state's natural beauty. Their works frequently were the image subjects of postcards. 8 7¼" to 9 x 14". In overall excellent condition, very well archived over the years. All suitable for framing. Estimated Value $75 - 150 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler From the Collection of Carol and Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 353		Schley, Admiral Winfield S. - Quotation From His Report After Rescuing the Stranded Greeley Arctic Expedition (1839-1911) Rear admiral in the U.S. Navy; commander of the relief expedition for the stranded Greeley Arctic expedition. Autograph Quotation Signed "W.S. Schlley/Commander U.S.N./ Cmdy. Greely Relief Ex. 1884", being a descriptive passage of the scene that was included in Schley's official report. Adolphus Greely was a member of the U.S. Army's Signal Corps. He led an expedition to Ellesmere Island, which is northwest of Greenland, to study its weather and winter conditions. Attempts to relieve the expedition in 1882 and 1883 failed and the men started to die from disease and starvation. When Commander Schley reached the survivors on June 23, 1884, there were only six left of the 25 who started out, including Greeley. Schley was later the hero of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba in the Spanish American War. Very fine. Estimated Value $200 - 400 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 354		Shafter, Major General William Rufus -- The Medal of Honor Recipient Requests Aid for a Spanish American War Widow (1835-1906) Union general in the Civil War, receiving the Medal of Honor for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks and a major general in the Spanish-American War. Second page of a Typed Letter Signed "Wm. R. Shafter," 2pp, undated, requesting assistance from a senator for a widow whose husband died during the attack on San Juan Hill and who was practically destitute trying to care for her family on fifty dollars a month. Shafter writes, "After giving the lives of two of her natural supporters to the service of her country, to say nothing of the services of her father during the war of the rebellion, it seems but a simple act of justice that she be given the position she seeks, and I hope, my dear Senator, that you will make an extra effort for her. I expect to be in Washington early in February with the remains of the late general Lawten, and I shall see Secretary Meiklejohn in person on behalf of Mrs. Mason…" The letter includes a humorous picture of a horse from the war titled "A Santiago Hero…The horse that Shafter mounted." Estimated Value $200 - 350 The George Snook Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120

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