Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 12

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Military Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 504		Revolutionary War Supply Document. One page, 14 x 9", Hartford, July 16, 1777. A record of the stores in Hartford, including salt, oil and tobacco. Very good condition, some toning and foxing and minor damage to top edge. The Continental Army's supply shortage at various points of the Revolutionary War is well documented, as are both Armies' use of civilian supplies. We have not been able to determine if this inventory was taken by Colonial or British troops and believe it would be a valuable piece for further research. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 505		[Society of Cincinnati]. Lot features an exceptional Autograph Manuscript Signed by poet and journalist Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911), 22 pages, quarto, n.d. The manuscript is the text of a speech given by Union Brevet Brigadier General Thomas M. Vincent before the Society of Cincinnati's annual meeting. Excellent content. In part, "Thoughts of Washington and our ancestors should have an upper place in our remembrance, thereby to keep bright our support of the God-given Constitution and laws of the United States…Jointly, with Washington, they endured hardship unknown to armies of the present day, and were thereby stimulated to a determination that, if necessary, the last drop of their blood should nourish the child, Independence…the exclamation of Washington -- 'That even if driven beyond the Alleghanies, he would stand to the last for the liberty of our country!'…" Much more about the history of the society and the deeds of Washington. The remainder of the lot consists of letters or documents to or about the General, including a document appointing him a cadet (1849) in the Army (signed by Secretary of War George Crawford); an autograph letter from Senator William Chandler praising Vincent's tribute to Lincoln and Stanton; two letters from the Quartermaster's Office assigning plots at Arlington Cemetery to Vincent and his brother, Brevet Colonel Albert O. Vincent; a document appointing the General as an appraiser of the late Secretary of State Edwin M. Stanton's estate; finally, a letter confirming the official caisson and processional planned for the burial of the General at Arlington. Conditions range from very good to fine. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 506		Spanish American War / Dewey Tray. 18½" long, 15" wide tray featuring the likeness of Admiral Dewey surrounded by American Eagles and flags. This tray has seen some use, as evidenced by the scattered chips and scratches, but the colors have remained brilliant and it is a very attractive piece. It has evidently spent some time hung on the wall, as there is a small hole at top center, but that just make display easier for the purchaser! Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 507		Spanish American War American Eagle Dish. Circa 1898. 4" tall, 6" long. Milk-glass eagle on a nest spreads protective wings over three eggs labeled "Porto Rica", "Cuba" and "Philippines". The nest flies "The American Hen" banner on both sides. Very fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $207
Lot 508		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 509		Spanish American War Buttons. Group of seventeen Spanish American War Veteran dress buttons featuring a cruciform motif and listing each theater of action. With an additional marine emblem, and a service badge. Also accompanied by two spent shots and casings. In fine condition overall. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $187
Lot 510		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 511		A Fascinating View into the Past: Lot of Russian Military Photographic Postcards. Circa 1905-1915. Lot comprised of two distinct groups, composed of 10 cards each. Earliest shows scenes from the festivities centering around centennial anniversary of the 28th Mariampolski Regiment, from 1805 to 1905. These postcards are actual photographic prints. Lots of views soldiers and officers spangled with medals and looking dashing, ladies in all their finery, speeches, parades, and the like. The second group are photogravure cards made in Paris and showing a Russian detachment at Camp Mailly in France, on practice maneuvers, presumably just before the outbreak of World War I. Again lots of views of soldiers, arms and equipment, and officers strutting their stuff. Cards by Le Daley of Paris. Lot of 20 cards in all. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 512		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 513		An Impressive, Working Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. Samuel Colt's stylish .44 caliber black powder revolver has stepped cylinder and streamlined precision rifled 8" barrel. The trigger guard and front strap in brass. The back steel strap notched for attaching a shoulder stock. The revolver completely refurbished and refinished.The frame, loading lever and hammer are all in an attractive deep custom blue. Front sight in German silver; the nipples look original. Top of barrel marked "Address Sam'l Colt New-York US America." Serial no. 105745 visible on barrel, frame, brass strap, and back strap. The original walnut grips well used, and a little chipped. Length: 14-1/2". The gun is solid and tight, and probably strong enough to handle very reduced load charges -- although shooting these antiques is certainly not recommended. It's all here -- a famous gun, a piece of American history, and a great wall display. We urge buyers to avail themselves of this opportunity. Estimated Value $400-UP. The Model 1860 Army .44 Caliber Revolver is one of the most historical of all the Colt black powder revolvers. It needs no introduction to the Civil War collector. Technological advances in metallurgy allowed the development of this harder hitting .44 caliber pistol, which was sleeker and more lightweight than the old 1847 .44 caliber Dragoons. Along with Colt's smaller caliber 1851 Navy model, these two pistols were the most popular of the sidearms used during the war. These two work horses inspired numerous Confederate and European copycats. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $834
Lot 514		Arthur L. Chase Civil War Correspondence. Archive of twelve letters, totaling 44 pages, quarto and octavo, November 30, 1861-December 15, 1862. Camp Stoneman, Lockport, Baltimore, Fort Federal Hill. Addressed to "Dear Brother", George Chase. Accompanied by March 1862 discharge of Chase, signed by John Elwood; July 21, 1862 volunteer enlistment of Chase, signed by James Magmin; one page document from the Treasury department, signed by E.B. French, issuing $98.40 payment to Chase's father, in payment for wages earned prior to the death of Arthur Chase on June 7, 1864. Eighteen at the time of his first enlistment, Chase served first with the New York State Volunteer Cavalry, 7th Regiment, until the Regiment was mustered out in March 1862. Chase reenlisted four months later, serving with the NYSV, 129th Regiment, Company D. Chase's letters, many with envelopes and many on patriotic stationery, detail life in camp and troop movements. Chase records "…chance yesterday to go with the grand expedition up James River" and "…last week we expected that we should have the pleasure of exchanging a few shots with Stonewall Jackson but Gen. McClellan has blocked him for the present…Two companies of our Regt. have gone to Philadelphia with prisoners taken at Harper's Ferry." Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 515		Civil War Bureaucratic Ephemera. Lot of six. One enlistment document with signed acknowledgment of Oath of loyalty; one Requisition for Forage, specifically for "one Private Horse in the service of RA Browne, Chaplain"; one receipt from the Ordnance Office, for forms and receipts sent to Battery "B" of the First Connecticut Artillery; two decorative envelopes (one reads "Liberty and Union Now and Forever", unfortunately there is significant surface soil); one Jefferson Davis five cent stamp. Conditions vary, some toning and surface soil with splits++. Good to very good. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $81
Lot 516		Civil War Correspondence. Lot of eight letters from "Binni", various dates in 1864 recording the campaign against Natchez, Vicksburg and Memphis. All of the letters are in a strong, bold hand (which is occasionally illegible). We wish we knew the identity of this soldier -- the letters evidence a strong love for his "dear child", as he often calls his wife and, most intriguingly, there is evidence that he was in command of troops and a promotion to Brigadier General is mentioned. There is some serious thought it may be Bernard G. Farrar, commander of the 6th US Colored Heavy Artillery, but we would need to do further research to establish which General wrote these letters. In any case, this is an impressive collection. Binni moves with the army from Memphis to Natchez to "Near Vicksburg," giving his wife reports of his lodgings and campsites. At one point in Natchez, our correspondent is billeted with a Mrs. Gillespie in "the residence of a Dr. Holcom…my bedroom is quite handsomely furnished ." While in Natchez, Binni is given more responsibility: "…Gen Tuttle has given me command of all the forces both on this side and the other side of the river. I now have about 5000 men under my orders…Gen Thomas has promised to urge my appointment as Brigadier. I hope it will come one of these days…" On May 8, Binni writes "…I got your last letter after my last raid into La when I had been after the rebs with a sharp stick I caned the Fort Pillow on them and taught them a lesson which they will long remember. You will see full accounts of it in the papers…" This gives us yet another intriguing clue to identity. Near Vicksburg, our officer offers his view of the state of the Confederate Army, "…Each night brings in quite a number of deserters they all have the same tales of scarcity of food…before too many days have past we will be in such a position that we can force them to surrender food or no food…". Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $374
Lot 517		Civil War Newspapers. Lot of six newspapers, all War date. Two issues of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper and four issues of Harper's Weekly, all complete. Foxing and toning throughout; some edge separation with paper loss, particularly at the spine. Overall, fair to good condition. Leslie's paper and Harper's Weekly featured straight from the battlefield reports and outstanding illustrations of people and events -- providing concrete information for a nation at war that seemed far away but affected everyone close to home. Subjects in this lot include the bombardment of Fort Wagner by the Ironclads and Wooden Gunboats; portraits of Generals Sherman and Strong, among others; the surrender of Fort Macon; "drumming a coward out of camp"; the Merrimac; the Cincinnati; rebel torpedoes; and several unflattering references to Jefferson Davis and the British. Each page provides not only news, but also Union attitudes of the time and a look at how the War was dealt with at home. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $127
Lot 518		Collection of Discharge Papers. Lot of four discharge papers; three are pay vouchers, one is a "Surgeon's Certificate of Disability." The pay vouchers all date to January of 1863 and include the signed receipts for monies earned. Toning, particularly at folds, the receipts have been removed but are all present. Docketed verso. The Certificate of disability has adhesive residue verso and some toning, but is otherwise in fine condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $98
Lot 519		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 520		[Fenton, Robert E.] Military Appointment of Civil War Soldier. Document Signed ("R.E. Fenton"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, 16¾ x 10½", oblong, Albany, January 26, 1865. Countersigned by Adjutant General William Irvine. Being an appointment to John J. Coppinger for the New York State Volunteers. On vellum. State wafer seal intact and affixed at lower left corner. Recorder's signature at upper left corner. One vertical and three horizontal folds. Likely trimmed, there are a few minor stains and toning to edges. Still, in very good condition with a clear signature. After serving in the Appomattox Campaign later in 1865, the named soldier, one John J. Coppinger rose in the ranks of the military and was appointed Captain by Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, Colonel from President Grant, Major by President Hayes, and Lieutenant by President Arthur (see Presidential section). Here, New York Governor Fenton names him as part of the New York State Volunteers, honoring his devote patriotism. Estimated Value $25-UP. View details	Realized $35
Lot 521		General E. Kirby Smith. Black and white, 3½ x 4½", n.p., n.d. Post-war printed portrait of the General as an old man, with a long gray beard, labeled verso and under the image. Minor toning, ¼" tear with diagonal crease at top left, bottom corners have tiny chips. Very good condition. As commander of Trans-Mississippi Division Confederate forces, the Union seizure of the Mississippi in 1863 meant Smith and his forces were cut off from Confederate supply lines and general supervision. Forced to deal with provisioning his troops, the destruction of cotton to prevent its capture and normal duties, Smith developed his own style of command. Occasionally in conflict with his principal field commander, General Richard Taylor, and in the habit of irregularly promoting officer to general, Smith did not always receive praise from his superiors in Richmond. After defeating General Nathanial Banks' Red River Campaign in Spring 1864, Smith was promoted to full General. In spite of (or because of) the fact that he was increasingly isolated from the Confederacy as the Union made continued inroads in his field of operations, Smith was one of the last Confederate generals in the field and did not surrender until June of 1865. After the War, Smith became an academic, teaching mathematics at the University of the South. As the longest-living Confederate full general, Smith was a celebrated figure in the South until his death in 1893. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $173
Lot 522		General Philip Sheridan Speeches. Lot of three speech transcripts; one speech given by Gen. Philip Sheridan, one speech honoring Sheridan (given by Gen. William E. Strong) and a speech by Strong honoring Colonel Henry W. Farrar. The address given by General Sheridan to the Loyal Legion, at the Union League Club Rooms in Chicago on March 6, 1882, is presented in a typescript copy: the first page shows some ink smears and spots with toning, the typescript has faded somewhat, but the overall condition is very good. Strong's speech honoring Sheridan (given the same night) is in manuscript in a booklet with marbelized endpapers that are loose in front and attached at the back. There is some toning, water damage on the endpapers and a few ink marks in the text, otherwise the condition is very good. Strong's honorarium for Farrar, a resolution offered to the Loyal Legion on that man's death, is also a manuscript copy with like endpapers (also loose/attached). Toning and some water damage, but otherwise in very good condition. A wonderful collection of speeches offering a glimpse into the experiences of the Civil War as they were remembered 20 years later -- a valuable tool for the historian or collector. Sheridan, one of the greatest Union generals, pays tribute to his fellow officers (many of whom were present at the occasion): "There never was, in my judgment, so effective a body of officers and men, as the Armies of the Union, at the close of our Rebellion.", gives a personal history and addresses detractors: "It has been said that I was rash…dashing and reckless. I say in reply that there never was an officer more careful of his troops. I never lost a man without a just equivalent, if I could help it…I showed the men…my confidence in them". Strong's tribute to Sheridan (a close personal friend) is heartfelt (lengthy) and eloquent. After offering the examples of Caesar, Hannibal, Cromwell and Napoleon, Strong touts Sheridan's superiority "His genius is the embodiment of common sense applied to war….Down through history, through countless ages yet to come, his name will be inscribed high up on the roster of the world's great generals…" Strong's tribute to Farrar is equally eloquent and the resolution of the Illinois Loyal Legion honors a Civil War hero who was "twice breveted (Major and Lt. Colonel) for gallant conduct on the battlefield" and "especially distinguished for skill and gallantry." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $374
Lot 523		General William E. Strong's Report of the Campaign Through the Carolinas. With an inscription at the end "The above and forgoing is an accurate copy of my daily journal from original manuscripts written during Genl. Sherman's campaign through the Carolinas from Beaufort to Goldsboro. Wm. E. Strong", this offering assures us of a fascinating, detailed look at Army life on campaign during one of the most decisive episodes of the Civil War. 156 pages of lined paper bound in leather covered boards with "Campaign Through the Carolinas from Beaufort to Goldsboro / Daily Journal Army Tenn." embossed in gold. A caligraphed title page indicates "Daily Journal of an Officer of the General Staff. / volume.8 part 2." There is damage to the covers, the spine is cracked with loose leather, there is minor water damage to some of the pages and the front and back several pages are toned. Pages at the front and back of the book are loose, but all are accounted for; most of the pages appear to be written in a professional hand in brown ink, but there are also eight pages in pencil in what appears to be General Strong's hand. Editing marks in pencil appear throughout, in the same hand as the other penciled pages (perhaps the General was preparing these notes for publication). In spite of the poor/fair condition of the covers and some of the pages, everything is legible and none of the pages are missing. As far as we are able to discern, these recollections were never published (there is no Library of Congress mention). General Strong frequently gave speeches about wartime events, but obviously the text here is too substantial for that purpose. Throughout, the recollections transcribed seem frank and direct, but Strong's historical revisionism is blatant in the pages he prepared in pencil (obviously as the manuscript pages were being edited) regarding the burning of Columbia, one of the most hotly debated episodes of the War. These pages alone make this a valuable historical document: Strong's original version, "I would like to write a few words about the burning of Columbia, but I have no language to express my indignation and abhorrence. I doubty very mych if there are many people living who could write a correct account of last night's work, or paint the scene as I saw it…I pray that I many never again witness the burning and sacking of a city filled with women and children, by a drunken and infuriated soldiery…The streets of the city were filled with drunken soldiers from nearly every regiment in the entire army swearing that the town should burn…" Strong's revised pages, echo the established Union Army line that the firing of cotton bales by Confederate troops were responsible, "There is no doubt that General Wade Hamption is directly responsible for the destruction of Columbia…" and places the blame for Union depredations on the justifiably vengeful ex-prisoners of war who had just been released "…understandably they were hoping the fires would get beyond control and destroy the city where they had been sujected to such cruel and inhuman treatment." Interestingly, current scholarship posits the idea that Confederate and Union troops were both to blame -- the cotton fires did rekindle, but additional efforts by Union soldiers increased the devastation in the city. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $863
Lot 524		General William E. Strong: The Death of Gen'l McPherson, The Capture of Fort McAllister. General William Emerson Strong (1840-1891) raised a company in Wisconsin immediately upon the first call for troops in April of 1861. After a good showing at Blackburn's Ford and the Battle of Bull run, he was promoted to Major of the 12th Wisconsin Infantry and thereafterassociated with the Army of the Tennessee. Strong was assigned to General McPherson's staff (he received McPherson's last orders moments before that General's death) and then served General Howard as Chief of Staff. After the war, Strong remained friends with General Sheridan and others and was dedicated to the memory of the Union Army, helping to found the Loyal Legion, giving speeches and collecting papers related to the Civil War. Bound copybook with "carbon" copy of two reports by Gen. Strong. Fifty-four pages of text with eight blank pages in the center, leather-covered boards, front cover embossed with title.Toning; large water stains to top of pages, smaller stain at bottom (all of the pages remain largely legible, as do penciled comments by the General); one page is torn but complete. Good condition. Copied here in a professional hand are two detailed reports, the first about the death of James Birdseye McPherson at the Battle of Atlanta on July 22, 1864. McPherson's death was felt particularly hard by his fellow officers; he was the highest ranking officer inthe Union Army to be killed in battle and was universally admired, but the prevailing notion among civlians was that he died taking unncessary risks, possibly in deriliction of duty. Strong offers his account beliving that "a great injustice has been done in this regard" and "I deem it my duty to write out [for publication] the facts while they are still fresh in my memory." What follows is an amazingly detailed report, complete with the transcript of Sherman's last letter to McPherson about troop movements (dated July 22) and McPherson's subsequent letter to Gen. Dodge. Lt. Sherfy's (one of the men nearest the General when they encountered Rebel troops) account of the General's death is included, as is the report of Pvt. Reynolds, who was with the General when he died. A rare, detailed account of the death of a general and the battle of July 22. The second record in this copybook is an equally detailed account of the capture of Fort McAllister on December 13, 1862. "'The fort must be captured' -- so said General Sherman the night previous in a special order…" A comprehensive account follows, which includes camp conditions, troop movements, conversation between officers, and the evacuation of Savannah. An invaluable and exhaustive account of the Union Army's activites in the South. Estimated Value $700-UP. View details	Realized $414
Lot 525		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 526		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 527		Receipt for Slave Forced to Labor on the Fortifications at Richmond. One page, 6¼ x 4", Richmond, March 4, 1864. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. C.P. Hyde signs as agent for Colonel W. H. Stevens, acknowledging the receipt of "Gilbert slave of A. Cunningham" from C.D. Bennett, Sheriff of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Toning at edges, else fine. Slaves were impressed into work on the fortifications surrounding Richmond and Petersburg with great regularity, since the passage of an act in October, 1862, authorizing the Governor of Virginia to call slaves for labor on fortifications and public works. With the South under increased attack by Union forces, the need for laborers increased to the point that in September of 1864, General Lee called for the labor of five thousand slaves for thirty days and the Congress of the Confederacy recognized the necessity of such a move by authorizing his power to do so. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $109
Lot 528		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 529		Two Confederate Prisoner of War Letters. Two letters written from Fort Delaware by G. Berkeley Grerne, Co. K, 18th Mississippi Volunteers, Division II. Written in January and February of 1865, presumably both to Mrs. Waddie Duckett. On lined paper, one small and one large quarto. Mailing folds with scattered edge separation on both letters, minor foxing and toning. Good to very good condition. Illustrating the life of a prisoner of war, both letters resonate with gentility and gratitude for communication. "…I have heard too much of exchange news in the papers during the last 18 mo's to found any bright hopes of freedom upon them & only when I am on board a transport & sailing up James river will I ever be convinced…Since you so kindly offer to supply wants …send a little money as I can't receive any thing else…" and "…I thank you for your kindness in forwarding…$5.00…it means I have been enabled to liquidate several little prison debts…I should like to have a good hairbrush and on of these knit smoking capes." Fort Delaware was the most brutal of the Union prisons and likened on a few occasions to the hellhole Andersonville. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $113
Lot 530		Two Confederate Wartime Letters. Lot of two letters, one from Johnson's Island Prison, the other written by Walter (Bowie?) of Mosby's Rangers. The first letter, written by Henry H. Lumpkin to "My Dear Cousin". February 5, 1865 from Johnson's Island. Written on lined paper, mailing folds, minor edge separation, minor foxing. Obviously responding to an offer of help, Lumpkin writes "Your kind letter…was received yesterday, I can not take advantage of your generous offer just now, as I am in no great need…"I have been unwell for some days and shall endeavor to get a permit from the Surgeon to send to you for a box of provisions…". The second letter, three pages written while the soldier was "Home", September 29, 1864. To Mrs. Waddie Duckett. Mailing folds with some fold separation. Evidence of a personal conflict flows through this letter: "…certain things have been said about me -- And no chance even given to prove them false, I sought the opportunity and was constantly refused…I have never in the slightest degree acted in such a manner….I wish you would say to Alice that what she heard was false…" but the soldier's life remains unforgotten "..I am constantly in the field…Col Mosby has given me command of a company…I have faced death often lately and expect sooner or later to meet that fate…" An interesting letter with layers. We believe the writer may be Walter Bowie -- the last name is somewhat indistinguishable (not helped by the fold and split across the center) but definitely begins with a "B" and a Lt. Walter Bowie was in a newly formed company of Mosby's rangers (the unit was activated mid-September 1844). Walter Bowie was Mosby's premier scout in Maryland, and often visited his family while in the field. Killed in October 1864 while on a raid. The Bowies of Prince George's County had close family and social ties with the Ducketts, adding to the circumstantial evidence that this may indeed be a letter from Mosby's fallen scout -- a letter written mere days before his death. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 531		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 532		An Outstanding Collection of World War II Photographs. Lot of 36 official Signal Corps photographs. Mostly 8 x 10" black and white photographs, many have the official descriptions affixed to the verso, one has an inscription verso from one Albert Vogle "Longest tactical bridge in the world.I crossed in several times". Includes scenes of troops relaxing and in the field, bombing attacks and their aftermath (particularly along the Rhine), liberated POWs and world leaders (FDR, Chiang Kai Shek and others). Toning, some dampstaining and discoloration to edges (either mat burns or a mistake while developing). Obviously collected by a member of the Signal Corps or Allied Press, this wonderful group of photos presents aspects of the War as it was drawing to a close. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 533		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 534		Flagg "Jap…You're Next! We'll Finish the Job!" 1945. Size: 29 x 39½", matted and framed to 33 x 45". Printer: Recruiting Publicity Bureau, U.S. Army, "I.S.D. No. 198" printed at lower left corner. One vertical and three horizontal folds, a few minor wrinkles at edges, otherwise strong color and in near fine condition. Obviously produced after the Nazi defeat, with the U.S. turning all of its energies to the Pacific Theater, setting this poster in context somewhat ameliorates modern reservations about the language and sentiment. This portrayal of a determined Uncle Sam rolling up his sleeves for a fight shows a United States ready for the next challenge, rather than a nation tired of fighting -- the attitude the Army needed to foster in its weary troops and the government needed to foster in a country rolling from the high of one victory into the reality of a continuing struggle. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 535		Flagg "The Marines Have Landed!" Ca. 1942. Size: 26 x 37", matted and framed to 31¼ x 42". Printer: not noted, "MCPB 91002-10-15-41 750 436 PB" printed at lower left corner. "City Hall Wilkes Barre, PA." printed in center lower margin. One horizontal crease with wrinkling and creasing; two faint vertical creases, one with very minor color loss in spots; one abrasion at soldier's knee; one 3" tear at bottom edge extends through margin 1½" into poster; small (½") spot of light soil at top edge. Sharp clear color and in very good condition. Striding through knee-deep water, Marines hold their rifles above their heads as they come ashore. Landing craft and destroyers in the background hint at the scope of the mission these Marines are on and the heroic tone is well portrayed by Flagg. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 536		Flagg "Want Action? Join the U.S. Marine Corps!" Ca. 1942. Size: 30 x 40", matted and framed to 32 x 42". Printer: Alpha Lithograph Co., "2318 12-13-41 10m-438 R.B." printed at lower left corner. Soil/adhesive residue at left and top edges, foxing and toning, discoloration from adhesive or moisture at right edge, 2" tear at top edge, small chip out of right side, minor creasing radiating from edges, crease across Marine's chest. Most of the problems are on the margins and could be easily matted out. Overall, good condition. The handsome Marine reaches out to recruits from his position on a beach; the toothy grin and jaunty angle of his helmet show that he is in no immediate danger, but his Springfield is at the ready and the destroyers and planes behind him make it clear that action is imminent. The vigorous appeal of this poster, with its all-american Marine and directive "Apply to Nearest Recruiting Station", must have made it a popular item. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 537		Flagg "You Can Lick Low Prices" (ca. 1943) Size: 20 x 27", on acid-free mat and framed to 23 x 30½". Distributed by the Office of War Information for the Office of Economic Stabilization. Minor, uniform fading; three horizontal and one vertical crease; one faint diagonal crease at lower right corner; otherwise very good to fine. Flagg uses his paternal Uncle Sam to tell the public that they "hold the 7 keys to hold down prices", giving detailed instruction rather than relying on a brief, powerful message -- this was one of the differences in style between the propaganda of World War I and World War II. Along with traditional military recruiting posters (which did tend towards the straightforward style of the past), the Office of War Information (established 1942) geared their propaganda to the immediate needs of the home front, in particular protecting national secrets and preserving the economy, by using "information campaigns" with radio, newspaper and magazine advertising supplementing the traditional use of posters. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 538		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 539		A Classic, Flagg's "I Want You". 1917 Size: 30 x 40", on acid-free mat and framed to 33 x 43½". Copyright: Leslie--Judge Company, New York. Pinholes in four corners and one in each side margin, chip in top right corner, smoothed-out crumpling to left and right sides, scattered minor wrinkles, some fading of red but overall good color. Very good condition. The strength of Flagg's design is somewhat diluted when viewed on the printed page, but in person it is a striking piece of art -- a single indelible image and a caption used to great effect. Based on a British poster of Lord Kitchener printed in 1915, the portrayal of an aggressive Uncle Sam demanding participation appealed to patriotic citizens -- the design was so effective it was used again in World War II. This is the most recognizable poster of the 20th century and we are delighted to offer a genuine World War I version. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Theofiles 11. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,600
Lot 540		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 541		Anon. "Victory Bonds Will Help Stop This". 1918. (Canadian?) Size: 24 x 36". Soft creasing throughout, toning at margins, handful of chips and paper loss, bottom two corners missing, 1 x 11" area of discoloration in dark portion of poster, 3" tear from bottom margin. Fair to good condition. Commemorating the sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle by German U-boats, this dramatic poster fully illustrates the tragedy that occured when the ship, flying appropriate hospital lights and colors, was hit by a torpedo on the night of June 27, 1918. Fourteen Canadian Red Cross nurses were killed with most of the crew and passengers when the Llandovery Castle's lifeboats were repeatedly run over and fired at by the German U-boat. International outrage simmered throughout the war and the U-boat's officers faced a war crimes trial in 1921. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127
Lot 542		Christy "The Motor-Corps of America". 1918 Size: 29¼ x 42½", matted to 32 x 45". On linen. Printer: not indicated. Minor, uniform fading and some toning to paper; horizontal crease; one small (¾") spot of discoloration on white field; pinholes at all corners and center bottom show some rust residue; two repaired tears and four small chips out of top edge; handful of tiny chips at edges; wrinkles and smoothed creasing at edges and scattered throughout. Overall, fair to good condition. A simple design, with effective graphics, this scarce poster offers a glimpse at the increasing role of women in America's war effort -- no longer relegated strictly to nursing, knitting or gardening, American women (particularly young women) stepped up take the place of men who were needed in factories and on the front. Appealing to these women, the Motor Corps (under the auspices of the Red Cross) provided transport for wounded soldiers and the "Christy Girl" portrayed here holds a stretcher to represent that duty. Estimated Value $1,200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $776
Lot 543		Christy "The Spirit of America" (ca.1918) Size: 20 x 29¾", on acid-free mat and framed to 23 x 33". Printer: Forbes, Boston. Top 5" show moderate creasing, pinholes in all four corners, three tiny nicks to right edge, faint 8" abrasion with minor color loss projects up from center bottom edge, very faint creases at bottom edge. Not examined out of frame, but appears to be in very good condition. The angelic dress and posture of the subject combine with the halo effect of an American flag behind her to make Christy's message for the Red Cross very plain. Support for the Red Cross had begun very early in the war effort, with donations being sent to Europe long before U.S. involvement in the War. Once the U.S. joined the fight, posters portraying the desperate plight of European victims began to be replaced with patriotic, almost religious posters, like the one offered here. Estimated Value $600 - 800. Theofiles 242. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 544		Christy "The Spirit of America". Ca. 1918. Size: 20 x 29¾". Printer: Forbes, Boston. Minor discoloration at top edge, 3½" tear with small radiating tears near bottom right corner, small water spot near printer's mark, soft creasing and tiny nicks at top and upper right margins. Brilliant colors, good to very good conditon. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Theofiles 242. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 545		Fisher, Red Cross Appeal. 1918. Size: 28 x 23". Soft wrinkles and nicks at top edge, bottom margin toned and with significant paper loss (all in margin), faint dampstaining in image, minor foxing and toning, one 11" tear at bottom of image. With the exception of the long tear, the majority of the faults would be easily matted out. Overall, good to very good condition. Fisher's beautiful Red Cross nurse issues an almost irresistible plea through her body language alone. The determined soldiers behind her, with their tattered Stars and Stripes are obviously under the protection of this angelic figure and her appeal is clearly for them. This poster was printed more commonly with a caption and we are delighted to offer this version. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 546		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 547		Foringer "Make Our American Red Cross…The Greatest Mother in the World". 1919. Size: 19½ x 30". One 2½" line of discoloration across top of poster, one 2" tear up from bottom edge, minor chips in edge. Strong image, beautiful colors, very good condition. Foringer's "Greatest Mother" image, uses shades of both the Madonna and Child and the Pietá iconography to draw the viewer in and create the greatest impact. A very successful advertising motif, the "Greatest Mother" turned up in several Red Cross posters during both World Wars. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
Lot 548		Leyendecker "Get in the Game With Uncle Sam". Ca 1917 Size: 19 x 25", matted and framed to 24 x 30". On linen. Printer: Publicity Committee, Citizens Preparedness Association, from a Collier's and Sons image copyrighted 1917. Minor, uniform fading; four repaired tears; paper is slightly toned. This rare poster is in very good condition. An uncommon poster, with a marriage of two great American images -- Baseball and Uncle Sam. A determined Uncle Sam has rolled up his sleeves and stepped up to the plate, ready to hit one out of the park for the home team -- what could be more American? "Get in the Game with Uncle Sam" appeals to the patriotism of the general population and was applicable to recruitment, conservation, loan campaigns and general morale -- making it a very effective tool. We have not found this poster available from other sources and are delighted to offer such a wonderful specimen. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 549		Leyendecker "Order Coal Now" (ca.1918) Size: 20 x 29¾", on acid-free mat and framed to 22 x 31¾". Printer: Edwards & Deutsch Litho Co. Chicago. "No. 2" printed at bottom left corner. Overall even, minor fading; tiny abrasions at all four corners; in very good to fine condition. The necessity of conservation of energy and food products was effectively addressed in many of the posters of World War I and they remain some of the most attractive posters of the era. "Order Coal Now", one of the most painterly of the World War I posters, blends the message of the United States Fuel Federation with Leyendecker's beautiful image to wonderful effect. Estimated Value $600 - 700. Theofiles 109. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 550		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 551		Lot of Three Posters. Lot of three posters. 1). "Victory Boys" Size: 8 x 11½". Some toning and foxing, adhesive residue on verso, one minor crease at top left. Very good condition. "A boy from this home has enrolled in the Victory Boys to earn and give to make our fighters fit" -- a flyer for the United War Work Campaign, this piece presses home the involvement of citizens young and old. We also know that the original owner was a Boy Scout, in addition to being a Victory Boy, and he hung up posters and was involved in loan drives all over his town. 2). "Save -- Buy -- for Victory!" Size: 15 ½ x 22". Surface soil and dampstaining, with one distinct water spot at top edge. Good to very good condition. A War Savings Stamps poster advertising their sale. 3). "V / Invest" Size: 19½ x 29½". One 2" tear at top left edge, thin abrasion along bottom of poster. Very good condition. The brilliant colors and excellent condition of this very popular poster make it a great addition to this lot. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $98
Lot 552		Lot of Two Posters. 1). Cesare "Bonds -- Which?" circa 1917. Size: 14 x 22". Originally published in The New York Evening Post. Toning with minor discoloration at top margin, one area of ink at right margin, pinholes at four corners. Good condition. 2). "V" small banner-type poster. Size: 18 x 5". Possibly trimmed from a larger poster, bright blue "V" on red 4½" square. White field is soiled with one area of discoloration, surface soil and soft creasing. The first poster is Cesare's strong image of Uncle Sam with shackles labeled "Prussia" in one hand and a Liberty Bond in the other. The stark colors and image used in this piece (it was probably an insert into the newspaper, with extra copies availible for purchase) make it an emblem of the attitude expressed by the purchasers of Liberty Bonds. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 553		Lot of Two Red Cross posters. Lot of two posters making Red Cross appeals. 1). Fisher "Third Red Cross Roll Call" 1918. Size: 20 x 30". Printer: American Lithographic Co., New York. One 12" tear with paper loss at origin from center top of poster, soft creasing and paper loss at right and left margins. Bright colors, fair to good condition. 2). Kidder "The First Three!" 1917 Size: 20 x 27½". Printer: "Form N.Y. 19 Second War Fund". Area of minor discoloration in bottom quarter, ragged left and right margins with minor apper loss, small tears at top, 12" tear from bottom to center of poster, 6" tear from top to center of poster, 4" tear near bottom of poster. Brilliant colors, poor to fair condition. Two of the most striking Red Cross posters are offered together. "The First Three!" puts names and faces to America's first three war victims while making an appeal for the War Fund Week. The angelic Red Cross volunteer opening her arms for the Third Red Cross Roll Call is typical of the image used to appeal to both men and women. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $127

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