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Sale 101
Manuscript & Collectibles Sale
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Adams, Samuel -- Document Signed by the Massachusetts Signer (1722-1803). Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Governor of Massachusetts. Manuscript document signed "Saml Adams" as witness to a legal document, one page, on laid watermarked paper, 12¼ x 7¾", Mar. 29, 1784. "Thomas McNeil of New Boston in the County of Hillsborough and Jona. Cass of Exeter in the County of Rockingham Merchant, both of New hampshire" bind themselves to John Taylor Gilman, Treasurer of New Hampshire in the amount of twenty-five pounds; however, McNeil has an order on the Paymaster of the New Hampshire Line signed by Levi Hoyt for wages due him for 1781, dated June 12, 1783, and "if it shall hereafter appear that the said order was forg'd or unfairly obtain'd then the above obligation …to be null and void." McNeill and Jonathan Cass sign at lower right, with paper seals. Adams and Joseph Gilman sign as witnesses at left. Fine condition. Adams was president of the Massachusetts Senate when he witnessed this document. Jonathan Cass was the father of future statesman and 1848 Democratic presidential nominee, Lewis Cass. Estimate $2,500 - 3,000
Ex: Skinner.
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$2,160 |
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Ellery, William -- Document Signed by the Rhode Island Signer (1727- 1820) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island. Partly-printed document signed "W: Ellery" as customs collector of the port of Newport, one page, 12¼ x 8", Newport, Nov. 3, 1808. Certifying that the schooner called President, with Elisha Billington as master, from Philadelphia, is carrying merchandise which includes flour, beer, ale, porter, rum, etc. Document is fragile, in good to very good condition; split across at horizontal fold, seal tear, small edge splits and chips. None of this touches Ellery's bold signature. Estimate $300 - 500
Ex Christie's, Sale 12436, Dec. 7, 2015, lot 58.
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$180 |
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Gerry, Elbridge - ALS as Governor of Massachusetts (1744-1814) Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, U.S. representative from Mass. (1789-97), member of the XYZ mission to France in 1798, governor of Mass. (1810-12), and fifth Vice President of the United States (1813-14), serving under James Madison. Autograph letter signed "E. Gerry" as governor of Mass., one page, 9 x 7½", Cambridge, Feb. 5, 1811. To Hon. Mr. Mondom, regarding "interfering claims of the eastern lands" and asking for "information in regard to the claims under the Plymouth company, Drown, Brown, Tappan & the Indians…" Very good; light soiling and a few thins; reinforced with japan paper on verso. In 1812, the year after he wrote this letter, Gerry signed into law a redistricting plan designed to keep his political party in power; this plan is still called gerrymandering. Estimate $600 - 800
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$1,438 |
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Hancock, John -- Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts (1737-1793) Signer of the Declaration of Independence; president of the Second Continental Congress; and first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Manuscript document signed "John Hancock" as Governor of Massachusetts, one page, 7½ x 12½", Boston, Aug. 16, 1788. Appointing George White "Quarter Master to the Regiment of Militia whereof Samuel M. Cobb Esq. is Colonel raised for the Defence of the Eastern parts of this Commonwealth." Lacking seal; some toning, folds, and contemporary ink spotting. Hancock's beautiful signature is large and eye-catching. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 18". Estimate $2,500 - 3,500
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$4,800 |
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Hewes, Joseph -- Very Rare Document Signed (1730-79) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from North Carolina. Hewes was appointed head of the Naval Committee in 1776 and gave his ships over to the use of the Continental Navy, thus serving as the first (untitled) Secretary of the Navy until his death. He was a Quaker and a Mason. Born in Princeton, New Jersey, he moved to North Carolina in 1760. Very rare manuscript document signed "Joseph Hewes," one page, 10¼ x 7½", Chowan County, North Carolina, June 14, 1765. Being a bond in the amount of $100, undertaken by George Erskine, John Gough, John Hodgson, and George Blair, by which they promise to appear at the next Superior Court of Justice for the District of Edenton to answer trespassing charges brought against them by Hugh Wallace. The accused men signed the bond in the presence of Hewes. The document is fragile with some tears and small areas of paper loss due to ink erosion, not affecting Hewes' bold signature and paraph at lower left. Estimate $7,000 - UP
Ex Christie's Sale 12436, 12/7/15, lot 109.
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Hopkinson, Francis -- Revolutionary War-date Thirty Day Sight Note (1737-91) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey; known as the designer of the first official American flag. Partly-printed document signed "F. Hopkinson" as Treasurer of Loans, one page, 4 x 8¼", Nov. 22, 1779. Countersigned by Thomas Smith as Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office of Pennsylvania. The document is a thirty day sight note: "At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second and Third not paid, pay to Samuel Mifflin or Order, Sixty Dollars, in Three Hundred Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Some fading to printed portion but manuscript portion, including Hopkinson's signature, is bold. Attractively matted and framed to 11½ x 15¾". Estimate $600 - 750
Ex Christie's, Sale 12436, Dec. 7, 2015, lot 55.
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$570 |
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Livingston, Philip, Jr. -- Colonial New York Document Countersigned With New York Colonial Governor Sir Henry Moore (1716-78) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York. Partly-printed document signed "Ph: Livingston Junr." as Speaker for the New York Provincial House of Representatives and by New York Colonial Governor Sir Henry Moore ("H:Moore"), one page, on laid watermarked paper, 8¼ x 13", New York, Oct. 11, 1768. The Governor appoints Isaac Nroman "to be Captain of a Company of Militia Foot in a Regiment in Albany County, whereof Jacob Sternberg Esq. is Colonel." Lightly toned, some foxing; seal is intact with a partial stain. Both signatures are large and bold; Livingston's is underscored with a paraph. Estimate $700 - 900
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$656 |
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Morris, Robert -- Document Signed by the Pennsylvania Signer (1734-1806) Signer of both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution; American Superintendent of Finance (1781-84), known as the "Financier of the American Revolution." Partly-printed document signed "Robt Morris" as President of the North American Land Company, one page, on laid watermarked paper, 9¾ x 12½", Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1795. 1795. Certificate No. 2073 for four shares in the company to James Rees. Countersigned by James Marshall, brother of John Marshall, who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Edge chips at left margin and discoloration around edges from prior framing. Three years after he signed this document, Morris would land in debtors' prison because of his unfortunate land speculations. A sad end for the "Financier of the Revolution." Estimate $500 - 750
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$750 |
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Paca, William -- ALS by the Signer From Maryland Regarding the First Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati (1740-1799) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. Paca was elected to the First Continental Congress in 1774 and served until 1778, when he was appointed Chief Justice of Maryland. In mid-May of 1776, the people of Maryland passed a resolution prohibiting their delegates from voting for independence; however, the restrictions were withdrawn in June and Paca and the other delegates from Maryland voted for the Declaration of Independence. Paca is rare.
Autograph letter signed "Wm Paca," 2 pages (single sheet), 9¼ x 7¾ in., no place, April 20, 1784. To General Smallwood, Mattawoman (Maryland), regarding attending the first meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati and other news. With holograph address leaf. Moderate soiling and scuffing; some fading to ink, not affecting legibility. Paca writes, in part: "I am just now obliged with your's notifying the first Monday in May for the Meeting of the Society of the Cincinnati and I hope I shall have the pleasure of accompanying you to Philadelphia on that Business….You have heard I presume of the affair of Sir Robt Eden's signing clandestinely a number of Patents affixing the Seale to some of those….The offense is a very serious one & for which he will certainly be prosecuted…. I was rejoiced to read your letter as it assures me that you are not dead; for so you have been reported…."
Sir Robert Eden (1741-1784) was the last Royal Governor of Maryland. William Smallwood (1732-1792) was a Major General in the American Revolution. He joined Washington's Army (July 10, 1776) in New York, as commander of the Maryland Battalion; actively engaged in the battles of Brooklyn Heights and white Plains, after which Congress appointed him Brigadier General for his gallantry. Smallwood won new laurels for action at Camden, receiving the thanks of Congress. In September, 1780, he was appointed Major General, but after the removal of General Horatio Gates, he refused to serve under Baron von Steuben.
The Society of the Cincinnati was organized May 10, 1783, before the Treaty of Peace was signed and before the British evacuated New York. The Society was established with a charter stating three purposes: to preserve the rights and liberties for which its founders had fought, to promote the national honor and "dignity of the American Empire," and to reinforce the "cordial affection" among its members by providing aid and assistance to them and their families when in need. The first military beneficial society, The Cincinnati worked to influence Congress for pensions for surviving Revolutionary veterans. Original membership was limited to those officers who had served a minimum period with the regular (Line) American Army or Navy; or with the French forces under Rochambeau or de Grasse; those who had served to the end of the War as a Line Officer, resigned with honor after at least three years of service, and/or had been rendered supernumerary, or honorably discharged after three years of service (today, descendants of original members may also become members). George Washington served as The Cincinnati's President General from its inception until his death in 1799. Estimate $9,000 - 12,000
Ira & Larry Goldberg, June 27, 2015; Remember When Auctions, July 18, 1998, lot 47; personal papers of William Smallwood.
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Penn, John -- 1774 Endorsement on an Arrest Warrant (1741-88) Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, from North Carolina. Endorsement "J. Penn" on the verso of a manuscript legal document, 6¼ x 7½", Granville County, North Carolina, May 4, 1774. An arrest warrant, in the name of George the Third, ordering the sheriff of Granville County to "take the body of Robert Robertson Labourer if he be found in your bailiwick and him safely keep so that you have him before the Justices of our Inferior Court of pleas and quarter sessions…there to answer William Short of a Plea that he render to him the sum of Eleven Pounds ten Shillings Virginia Money…which to him he owes…." Signed by Ruben Searcy, Clerk of the Court. The sheriff, John Pope, signs on the verso that the warrant was executed, and John Penn signs at the lower edge. Very good condition; repairs to vertical folds, dampstaining along top edge and overall toning. Penn was from Virginia, where he became a lawyer in 1762. In 1774, he moved to the Williamsborough, North Carolina area. He served in the Continental Congress from 1775 to 1780. In 1780-81, he was the most powerful member of North Carolina's Board of War and, as such, controlled the state at the time Cornwallis invaded. Penn was responsible for supplying Continental forces under General Nathanael Green, as well as Francis Marion's guerrilla fighters. Estimate $2,500 - 3,000
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Rush, Benjamin -- ALS Acknowledging Receipt of Payment For Medical Services (1745-1813) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania; Surgeon General of the Continental Army; and U.S. Mint Director. Autograph letter signed twice, once at the end ("Benjn Rush") and once in the text ("Dr. Rush"), one page, on laid watermarked paper, 8 x 6¼", no place (Philadelphia), Dec. 9, 1795. The letter says, "Dr. Rush hereby acknowledges the liberal compensation for medical services, rendered to Mr. Henry Clymer, this day received in full of all demands." With holograph address leaf, "Mr. Henry Clymer," with seal remnant. Light soiling, irregular toning, and repair to seal tear on address leaf. About fine. Pennsylvania Signer George Clymer had a son named Henry (1767-1830); this is likely he. Estimate $2,500 - 3,000
Ex: Christie's.
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Williams, William -- Thrice Signed Document (1731-1811). Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Partly-printed document signed "Wm Williams" three times, one page, 12 x 7¼", Sept. 29, 1761. A legal document by which Samuel Hide Junior of Lebanon, Colony of Connecticut, sells a tract of land containing four and three quarters acres in Lebanon to Jonathan Trumble. Williams signs as a witness at lower left, as Justice of the Peace at lower right, and a third time on the verso, registering the deed in the Book of Records. Fine condition. Jonathan Trumble (1710-85) the buyer of the land, changed his family name at some point to Trumbull (for reasons unknown). He would become William Williams' father-in-law and would serve as colonial governor of Connecticut as well as of the post-Revolutionary state. He was the only colonial governor to support the colonists from the beginning of the Revolution. Estimate $750 - 1,000
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Early English Newspaper, The Observator. In Dialogue. Saturday, December 31, 1681. Two-page newspaper (one sheet), 13¼ x 8¼", London, Printed for Joanna Brome, at the Gun in S. Pauls Church-yard. The Observator was a newspaper written in the form of a dialogue by Roger L'Estrange. It was published from April 13, 1681 to January 15, 1704. The paper promoted L'Estrange's anti-whig views. This issue features a dialogue between a Tory and a Whig on the subject of religion. Overall foxing; several edge chips and small paper loss at corners, not affecting text.
Sir Roger L'Estrange (1616-1704, London), was an English journalist and pamphleteer who was an ardent Royalist during the English Civil Wars and Commonwealth period (1649–60). After the Restoration, he was appointed surveyor of the impremerie. In addition to The Observator, he published two other news sheets: the Intelligencer and the News, from 1663 to 1666, as well as a variety of pamphlets in support of the government. He was knighted in 1685 for his part in discrediting the Popish Plot, a fictitious story alleging that the Jesuits planned to assassinate King Charles II. Estimate $100 - UP
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$125 |
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1781 Connecticut Pay Order. Document ordering John Lawrence, Treasurer of Connecticut, to pay 50 pounds to James Hillhouse, signed by Eleazer Wales, William Moseley, and Jedediah Huntington, who were members of the Connecticut Pay-Table Committee during the Revolutionary War, 4½ x 7¼", April 19, 1781. Hillhouse signed on verso, acknowledging payment. Very fine. Estimate $150 - 200
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1793 Letter to Moses Brown, Co-Founder of Brown University, Abolitionist and Industrialist. Printed circular letter from London merchant John Matthew Bulkely announcing that he is going into business for himself and promising "assiduity in the dispatch of Your Ships and the strictest honor and punctuality in all my dealings with You…." St. Petersurg, Aug. 30, 1793. With an ALS ("J M Bulkely") on verso regarding a shipment. Addressed to Mr Moses Brown, Newbury port. Brown (1738-1836), who converted to Quakerism, was a co-founder of Brown University, a fervent abolitionist, and an industrialist, who funded the design and construction of some of the first factory houses for spinning machines during the American industrial revolution. Estimate $150 - 200
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Boudinot, Elias -- Autograph Legal Document Signed (1740-1821) President of Continental Congress (1782-1783); U.S. House of Representatives (1789-1795); Director of U.S. Mint (1795-1805). Autograph document signed "Elias Boudinot," one page, on laid paper, 4½ x 7½", April 21, 1786. Acknowledging receipt of one hundred fifty two pounds and five shillings from Robert Stockton, attorney for the defense in the case of United States vs. William MacDonald, for legal costs as described. Boldly penned and signed. Fine. Boudinot's mentor and brother-in-law, Richard Stockton, was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey. Estimate $400 - 600
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$450 |
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Burr, Aaron - Manuscript Document Signed (1756-1836) Third Vice President of the United States (1801-1805), best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. Burr was charged with treason and tried in 1807. Although he was acquitted, he went to Europe for four years. When he returned in 1812, he returned to his law practice. Manuscript document signed "A. Burr" as attorney for the defendant in the case of Peter Bradwell and his brothers vs. Eliphalet Wilkes, the administrator of the estate of their brother John, who died intestate, one page, 9¾ x 7¾", Circuit Court of the United States in the second Circuit in and for the New York District, Nov. 1, 1815. Good to very good; aesthetics affected by heavy wear, toning, edge chips, and tape repairs on verso, none of which affects Burr's bold signature. Estimate $500 - 600
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$660 |
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Franklin, William -- Document Signed as Colonial Governor of New Jersey (1731-1813) Last (13th) Colonial Governor of New Jersey (1763-76); acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. Manuscript document signed "W:m Franklin" as Colonial Governor of New Jersey, one page, 15½ x 12½", Council Chamber, Oct. 23, 1770. "An Act to Naturalize Frederick Outgelt, Leonard Nymaster, Peter Lupp, John Bower, Lawrence Eykeinier, George Obert, Peter Obert and John Irick." They were required to "profess the protestant Religion" as part of becoming citizens of the colony. Peter Kemble and Stephen Crane both signed as Speaker of the House of Assembly. Franklin signed at the lower right edge. Very attractive; small fold separations at left margin, else fine. William remained a Loyalist throughout the Revolution, causing an irreparable rift with his famous father. In 1782 he went into exile in Britain, where he lived until his death. Estimate $300 - 400
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$500 |
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Hamilton, Alexander - Letter Signed as Secretary of the Treasury. 1755 or 1757-(1804) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A key advisor to George Washington, he served as the first Secretary of Treasury and is considered to be the founder of our nation's economic system. He died in a duel with Aaron Burr. Printed circular letter signed "A. Hamilton" as Secretary of the Treasurer, one page, 6¼ x 7½", Washington, Aug. 27, 1792. The circular letter gives instructions regarding "the Return of exports, which is transmitted quarterly to this Office by the Collectors." His instructions include a request for "a monthly abstract of all Licenses which shall be granted to coasting and fishing vessels" and instructions "concerning the Duties on Spirits distilled with the United States…" Light toning,darker at left edge, and small edge splits, not affecting the large, bold signature. Estimate $2,000 - 2,500
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$3,375 |
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Randolph, Peyton -- Rare Virginia Banknote Signed by Randolph & John Blair (1721-1775) Speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, President of the Virginia Conventions, and first President of the Continental Congress. Partly-printed colonial Virginia five-pound banknote signed "Peyton Randolph" as speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, 5 x 6¾", Mar. 4, 1773. Also signed by John Blair, associate justice of the Virginia Supreme Court, who signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787, and endorsed on verso by Robert Carter Nicholas, Treasurer of Virginia. A few thins to laid paper. Decorative left border, under which is "To Counterfeit Is Death."A very attractive and desirable piece of colonial currency. Estimate $2,000 - 2,500
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$1,688 |
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Smith, William Stephens - Document Signed by John Adams' Son-in-Law During the Quasi War With France (1755-1816) Revolutionary War officer; a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati; appointed surveyor of the port of New York by John Adams, whose daughter Abigail ("Nabby") he married in 1786. His poor business judgment, especially land speculation, placed them under severe financial restraints, causing him to be denied command of a brigade by the Senate at the beginning of the undeclared naval war (Quasi War) with France (1798-1800); instead, he was given command of a regiment, a lower rank.
Manuscript document signed "W.S. Smith" as Commanding Officer, 1st Regiment Artillery & Engineers, Union Brigade (Scotch Plains, New Jersey), one page, 6 x 7½", May 31, 1800. Being a return for flour for hair powder for two companies: 90 men for 7 days, 3 oz. per man, for a total of 16 lbs., 14 oz, costing 96 cents. Signed by Brigade Quartermaster Gordon twice (once for Dep. Qtr. Master Gen. Aaron Ogden). Toned, else fine. Large, bold signature. In 1806, Smith was accused of violating the Neutrality Act of 1794 by using his influence to support a Venezuelan revolutionary, Francisco de Miranda. He was indicted, tried and acquitted but when he was elected as a Federalist to Congress (1813-15), his election credentials were not accepted by the 14th Congress. Estimate $300 - 500
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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Strong, Caleb -- Military Appointment Signed as Governor of Massachusetts (1745-1819) Assisted in drafting the Massachusetts State Constitution in 1779; elected to the inaugural U.S. Senate; 6th and 10th Governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed document signed "Caleb Strong" as Governor of Massachusetts, one page, 9¾ x 15½" (Boston), Sept. 22, 1802. Appointing John McDonald, Gentleman, "Ensign of a Company in the fifth Regiment of the first Brigade & Sixth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth." Countersigned by John Avery, Secretary. Very good; light toning, a couple of holes at vertical fold, ghosting from seal at top left. Strong signature. Estimate $300 - 400
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$120 |
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Adams, John - Northwest Territory Land Grant Countersigned by Timothy Pickering (1735-1826) Second President of the United States (1797-1801). Document signed "John Adams" as President, one page, vellum, 12¾ x 13¾", Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1798. Countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Granting 914 acres northwest of the River Ohio and above the mouth of Kentucky River to Abijah Hunt, assignee of James Ross. Wafer seal is intact. Document is toned and foxed; heavy wear affects legibility heading and a few lines of text, and there are a couple of pinholes in the vertical fold. Fortunately, however, Pickering's signature is quite clear and John Adams' large, bold signature is a fantastic example, unaffected by the aforementioned blemishes. Matted and framed to an overall size of 20¼ x 21½". Estimate $5,000 - 6,000
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$6,250 |
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Adams, John Quincy -- Document Signed as Secretary of State & President Elect (1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States (1825 to 1829.) He served as a diplomat, and a U. S. Senator, and spent the last 17 years of his life as a member of the House of Representatives, the only ex-President to serve in the House. Partly-printed document signed "J.Q. Adams" as Secretary of State and President Elect, one page, 9½ x 7¼", Washington, Feb. 23, 1825. Adams certifies that Thomas Carbery was a Justice of the Peace for Washington County in the District of Columbia at the time he signed an annexed document (not present). Dept. of State seal at lower left. Bold signature with small contemporary ink smear. Framed with an engraving of Adams and framed to an overall size of 18" x 26". Fine condition. Adams had run for President in the 1824 election, but neither he, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, nor W.H. Crawford received a clear majority, which, according to Article II of the Constitution, threw the vote to the House of Representatives. Clay, having the fewest electoral votes, had been forced to drop out of the race. He swung his votes to Adams and, on February 9, 1825, 14 days before he signed this document and less than a month when he would be sworn in as President (March 4), the House voted for Adams for President, giving him the votes of 13 states, to Jackson's seven and Crawford's four. The losers screamed that a "corrupt bargain" had been made, especially after Adams made Clay his Secretary of State. Estimate $600 - 800
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$840 |
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Arthur, Chester A. - Military Appointment Signed as President (1829-1886) 21st President of the United States (1881-85); as James A. Garfield's Vice President, he became President upon Garfield's assassination. Partly-printed document signed "Chester A. Arthur" as President, one page, vellum, 17 x 14¾", Washington, Feb. 24, 1885. Countersigned by Robert Todd Lincoln as Secretary of War. Appointing Edgar U. Howe as First Lieutenant in the Seventeenth Regiment of Infantry. Vellum is toned and creased; navy War Dept. seal has a few teeth missing, but the engravings are impressive and Arthur's large signature is clear and unaffected by creasing. Estimate $500 - 600
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$450 |
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Buchanan, James -- Early ALS to General Sam Houston (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857–61). Autograph letter signed "James Buchanan" as a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, one page, 9½ x 8", Mercersburg (PA), July 30, 1826. Addressed to General Sam Houston, who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee, introducing Mr. Talbot Martin, a young gentleman from Lancaster. "He has been regularly brought up to the mercantile business under one of the best merchants in this state & now intends seeking his fortune in the west. It is therefore with pleasure I give him a letter of introduction to you. Any attentions which you may think proper to bestow upon him will be gratefully acknowledged & appreciated." Fine. Matted with the transmittal envelope, addressed to Houston in Nashville, Tennessee and docketed in Houston's hand, and with a color portrait of Buchanan. The next year Houston would become governor of Tennessee. Estimate $800 - 1,000
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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$1,080 |
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Buchanan, James --Passport Signed For a Young Lady (1791-1868) 15th President of the United States (1857-1861). Partly-printed document signed "James Buchanan" as Secretary of State, one page, 16½ x 11", Washington, no date (either 1845-46). Being a passport for an 18-year-old young woman, Mary Wiley, who is 5'4", with a large forehead, blue eyes, a common nose, a large mouth, a round chin, dark hair, a fair complexion, and a full face. Verso has numerous European stamps and endorsements from 1846, which show. Light toning, a few small edge separations and spots. Buchanan's signature is nice and bold. Estimate $500 - 600
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Bush, George H.W. -- Autograph Note Signed as Republican Nominee for President (1924 -) 41st President of the United States (1989-93). Autograph note signed "George" on "Bush Quayle 88" note card, both sides, 4½ x 6¼", no place (Oct. 3, 1988, date noted by recipient). The soon-to-be President wrote in black marker, "Ron -- Here are a handful of buttons [not present]. I don't know whether they work or not - many…simply make their own since our $ goes to TV. Your friend in history. George." Very fine. Estimate $300 - 500
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$188 |
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Bush, George H.W. -- Signed Photo as Captain of the Yale Baseball Team Shaking Hands With Babe Ruth. 14 x 11" black and white photo signed "George Bush," no place, no date. Bush, who was captain of the 1948 Yale baseball team, is shown at Yale Field with Yankee legend Babe Ruth, who visited Yale on June 5, 1948, and donated the manuscript of his book "The Babe Ruth Story" to the Yale Library. Fine condition.Yale won the game that followed the ceremony, defeating Princeton 14-2. Bush '41 kept his old Yale baseball glove in a desk drawer in the Oval Office while he was President. Accompanied by a scorecard from the Amherst-Yale game of April 24, 1948, signed by some of the college players. Estimate $300 - 500
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$360 |
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Bush, George W. & Laura -- Campaign Sticker Signed (1946 -) 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009). Red, white, and blue campaign sticker signed "George W. Bush" and "Laura Bush," 3½ x 7". Both signed in black marker. Matted with a yellow admittance ticket for a November 3, 2000 "Victory 2000 Rally" at Saginaw Valley University. Both items framed to an overall size of 14½ x 12". Fine condition. Estimate $300 - 400
Ex The Wolfe Family Trust Collection.
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[Bush, George W.] -- Limited Edition 9-11 Commemorative Piece. The following items are matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 28½":
An 8 x 10" image of the Twin Towers against an American flag, with "We Will Never Forget";
An 8 x 10" photo of President George W. Bush;
Two plaques with quotations from the President regarding the terrorist attacks and American resolve, on each side of a printed quotation about the attacks.
At lower center: Limited Edition 9/2001.
A very attractive commemorative piece. Estimate $300 - 500
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Bush, George W. Signed Quotation from Oval Office Address (1946-) Autographed quotation from President George W. Bush from his Oval Office address to the nation on the morning of September 11, 2001. "Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, they cannot touch the foundation of America". One of the most profound and popular quotations by the 43rd President has been printed on an 8¼ x 11" trimmed, and boldly signed by President Bush after his presidency. Very fine condition and ready for framing. Estimate $400 - 600
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$180 |
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Carter, James Earl -- Photo Signed (1924-) 39th President of the United States (1977-81). Black and white photograph signed "Jimmy Carter", 10 x 8", no date (note on verso in another hand gives the date as Nov. 5, 1975). Printed in black ink is "Best wishes Jimmy Carter." Carter's handwritten signature is in blue ink. Fine condition. Estimate $200 - 300
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Carter, James Earl -- Signed First Day Cover (1924 -) 39th President of the United States (1977-1981). First day cover commemorating Carter's inauguration as the 39th President, signed "Jimmy Carter" as President, 3½ x 6¼", postmarked "Washington, DC 20013 JAN 20 197." The cover features bust portraits of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. The President signed in black marker. Matted with a 9½ x 6" color portrait of Carter and framed to an overall size of 25¼ x 15¾". Very fine condition. Estimate $250 - 300
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Carter, Jimmy -- Large Color Photo Inscribed and Signed (1924 -) 39th President of the United States (1977-81). Large color photo as President inscribed and signed, "Best wishes / J Carter," 14 x 11", no place, no date. President Carter speaks from a podium with the Presidential Seal on it. Very fine. Estimate $200 - 300
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Cleveland, Grover -- Signed Executive Mansion Card (1837-1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States (1885-89 and 1893-97); the only President in American history to serve two non-consecutive terms. Executive Mansion Card signed "Grover Cleveland" as President, 2¾ x 4¼", Washington (the date '87 is penned in another hand at lower right). Fine condition; one small contemporary ink smudge. Matted with an image of Cleveland and framed to an overall size of 15 x 9¾". Estimate $300 - 400
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Clinton, Bill & Hillary, Streisand, Kidman and Parker - Signed Empty Wine Bottle. Empty wine bottle signed by Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Streisand, Nicole Kidman, and Sarah Jessica Parker, all signed on September 26, 2009, when Barbra Streisand held a small, intimate concert for friends and some very lucky, lottery-winning fans at the Village Vanguard, a 120 seat club that launched her early singing career almost 50 years prior. The 90-minute "One Night Only" concert was held and recorded to promote a new album she was releasing at the time. An impressive list of VIps, all close friends of Streisand attended. All signatures are boldly signed in silver felt tip pen with little to no smearing. Excellent condition. An unusual piece signed by the Clintons and by the very talented women who have supported them through the years. Estimate $100 - 200
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Clinton, Bill -- Signed FDC and Color Photo (1946 -) 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). First day cover commemorating Arkansas's sesquicentennial in 1986 signed "Bill Clinton." Cancelled "Little Rock, AR JAN 3 1986". With a glossy color photo as President, signed "Bill Clinton," 10 x 8", no place, no date. Estimate $300 - 500
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Clinton, Bill -- Ticket For 2nd Presidential Debate Signed as President (1946 -) 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). Ticket No. 1335 for admittance of a member of the Traveling Media Pool to the Second Presidential Debate, signed "Bill Clinton" as President, and also signed by Bob Dole, his Republican challenger. Clinton signed in blue marker and Dole in black. The debate took place in Hartford, Connecticut on October 6, 1996 and was moderated by Jim Lehrer of PBS. Clinton was elected to a second term. Very fine. Estimate $300 - 500
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Clinton, William Jefferson -- TIME Magazine Cover Signed (1946 -) 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). TIME Magazine signed "Bill Clinton" on the cover, which features him, no place, no date. The issue is dated Nov. 2, 1992, which came out just before Election Day. Signed in blue ink. Fine condition. Estimate $250 - 350
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Coolidge, Calvin & Grace -- White House Card & Vignette Signed. White House card signed "Calvin Coolidge" as President, 2¾ x 4¼", no place, no date. Accompanied by a card bearing a White House vignette signed "Grace Coolidge" as First Lady, 3¾ x 6", no place, no date. Matted with a small, oval engraving of Calvin Coolidge and framed to an overall size of 20¼ x 12¾". Very attractive and in fine condition. Estimate $300 - 500
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Coolidge, Calvin -- TLS as Governor of Massachusetts (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States (1923-29). Typed letter signed "Calvin Coolidge" as Governor of Massachusetts, one page, on official letterhead, 10½ x 7½", Boston, Oct. 7, 1920. To Henry J. Ryan of New York, thanking him for congratulations on the fifteenth anniversary of Governor and Mrs. Coolidge. Uneven toning, some creasing at top and a few pinholes; a horizontal fold traverses Coolidge's signature. Vivid blue and gold Massachusetts coat of arms at upper left. Very good. Estimate $200 - 300
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Coolidge, Calvin and Herbert Hoover -- Signed Books. Limited edition of The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge signed "Calvin Coolidge" on the limited edition page (757 of 1000) (New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929), 247 pages. Bookplate of a previous owner, else fine. Two books by Hoover, one signed and inscribed, "The Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover" in green ink on the first end page of Addresses Upon The American Road by Herbert Hoover. 1950-1955 (Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, 1955), 365 pages. Light wear to black cloth covers, else fine. With a second, unsigned volume of the Addresses….1933-1938 (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938), 390 pages. With dust cover; minor foxing. 3 books. Estimate $200 - 300
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. -- Eight Letters to the Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-61). Eight typed letters signed "D.E." seven times and "D.D.E." once, on letterhead engraved "DDE", total of nine pages. To Ray Bliss (1907-81), Chairman of the Republican National Committee, who was credited with putting the party back together after Goldwater's defeat and with Nixon's victory in 1968. Datelined from Oct. 21, 1966 to Dec. 21, 1967, all from Gettysburg, six with transmittal envelopes. All moderately toned, else fine. Content includes thanks for birthday wishes, flowers, articles, travel plans, and one with interesting comments on documents entitled "Clean Air" and "Home Ownership," topics he refers to as "two of our major problems." Estimate $500 - 600
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. -- TLS as President (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961). He served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II. Typed letter signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as President, one page, on The White House letterhead, 9 x 7", Washington, April 13, 1954. To Major General Melvin J. Maas, USMCR (Ret.), appointing him Chairman of The President's Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped. "…I want to thank you…and to congratulate you on the opportunities which will be yours for added service in this most important field of human endeavor." Fine. With transmittal envelope. Accompanied by a telegram sent by Eisenhower on Sept. 11, 1952, during the presidential campaign, to California Senator John F. Thompson, to be read at a barbeque of nonpartisan political clubs. Estimate $400 - 600
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. -- TLS as President Accepting the Resignation of the General Counsel of the Dept. of Defense (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-61). Typed letter signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as President, one page, on White House letterhead, Washington, July 6, 1959. Accepting, with reluctance, the resignation of Robert Dechert (1895-1975) who served as General Counsel of the Department of Defense. from February 28, 1957 to July 15, 1959. In part: "…It must be a source of deep satisfaction to you to realize how important your contribution has been. I am happy that you have agreed to serve as a consultant to the Secretary of Defense through the present session of Congress…." Small rust spot in upper right corner, one tiny smudge at upper left, and minor ink brushing at end of signature, else fine. Accompanied by transmittal envelope. Estimate $350 - 450
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Fillmore, Millard -- ALS as President of the Buffalo Historical Society (1800--1874) 13th President of the United States (1850-53). Autograph letter signed "Millard Fillmore," one page, on ruled paper, 8 x 5", Buffalo, N.Y., Mar. 22, 1867. To Mrs. David Fuller, thanking her for presenting to the Buffalo Historical Society "the copy of a Century Sermon, delivered in Holliston, Massachusetts Dec. 4th, 1826 by Rev. Charles Fitch, for which I take pleasure in returning to you the thanks of the Society." Fine condition. Matted with the holograph envelope and a colored bust portrait of Fillmore and framed to an overall size of 27½ x 12½". Fillmore was one of the founders and the first president of the Buffalo Historical Society, founded in 1862. Estimate $400 - 600
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Ford, Gerald R. -- Color Photo Signed as President (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States (1974-77). Color photo signed "Jerry Ford" as President, 9½ x 7½" photo on a 14 x 10½" mount with printed inscription "To Virginia Olson / With appreciation and best wishes," no place, no date. Ford signed in black marker. Estimate $200 - 300
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Ford, Gerald R. -- Signed Admittance Ticket to the House & Presidential Buttons (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States (1974-77). Pink December 6, 1973 admittance ticket to the Visitor's Gallery of the House of Representatives signed "Gerald Ford" in pencil, no place, no date. With two "President Ford" buttons, one blue and white, one red and white, as well a pale blue ticket for admittance to the Visitor's Gallery, stamped Jan. 15, 1975. All fine. Estimate $250 - 350
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Ford, Gerald R. -- Signed Swearing-In Photo (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States (1974 to 1977). Color photo signed, "Gerald R. Ford / 38th President / Aug. 9, 1974," 7½ x 9½". The photo shows Ford being sworn in as the 38th President by Chief Justice Warren Burger in the White House East Room, while Betty Ford looks on. Fine condition. Signed in gold marker. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12¾ x 15". Ford is the only person to assume the presidency without having been previously voted into either the presidential or vice presidential office. Estimate $250 - 300
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